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The facility will feature areas for welding, painting, and assembly, as well as an on-site warehouse and office space.

Bobcat Expands CTL, Skid Steer Manufacturing Footprint With New Factory

This new location was selected after extensive review and consideration of expansions at existing Bobcat locations, along with the potential for new developments at locations across the globe.

Soaring home prices, the nation’s most expensive property insurance market, high interest rates and increases in construction costs are all contributing to a housing affordability crisis in a state that cannot keep up with the demand.

3 Construction Trends You Can’t Ignore: Why a Former Congressman Sees a Building Revolution Coming

Soaring home prices, the nation’s most expensive property insurance market, high interest rates and increases in construction costs are all contributing to a housing affordability crisis in a state that cannot keep up with the demand.

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Construction Adds 16,000 Jobs in September

Several economic indicator reports relevant to the construction industry were released today, helping to paint a picture of the outlook moving into the fourth quarter of 2023.

Workers at risk may include managers, line supervisors, or field workers such as those from plumbing companies, city utilities, or construction companies who work with water lines.

NIOSH Publishes New Resource To Minimize Lead Exposures During Lead Pipe Removal

When workers are exposed to lead at the work site, they may unknowingly carry it home on their skin, clothes, or personal items such as cell phones, keys, and boots. This can lead to potential lead exposures for other household members.

The various elements of cybersecurity may seem overwhelming, however taking simple steps, including consulting with a local expert, can go a long way toward protecting your business.

Four Ways to Help Protect Your Business From Cyber Crimes

The various elements of cybersecurity may seem overwhelming, however taking simple steps, including consulting with a local expert, can go a long way toward protecting your business.

Ballenger brings more than 40 years of management experience to Hitachi Global Air Power.

Hitachi Global Air Power Welcomes New VP of Operations

Ballenger will lead the company’s manufacturing in Michigan City, Ind. and has worked as a Lean consultant for Hitachi Global Air Power since July 2023.

Advancements in ecommerce, inventory management, business intelligence, machine intelligence, and sales and financial forecasting are reshaping the LBM landscape.

Technology is Reshaping What it Means to Run a Lumber and Building Materials Business Successfully

Advancements in ecommerce, inventory management, business intelligence, machine intelligence, and sales and financial forecasting are reshaping the LBM landscape.

As the Institute’s chairman, Callahan will be responsible for guiding the organization’s strategic direction and partnerships across a global network of business leaders and professionals in government, nonprofit, education, and labor.

National Safety Council Names Callahan Chairman at Campbell Institute

Prior to serving in his current role as president and chief operating officer, Callahan served in a variety of business development and management roles throughout his nearly 20-year tenure with ISN.

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Serious Workplace Injuries Jump 7.5% From 2021

To effectively eliminate workplace hazards, safety experts recommend effective worker safety training programs and putting a priority on eliminating hazards with system-wide engineering and operational changes.

Keep going no matter where the jobs take you

Keep going no matter where the jobs take you

Learn about Volvo’s complete range of electric machine charging solutions that keep you powered up and going strong day after day. Get charged today.

Audodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost kicks off Autodesk University 2023.

Autodesk Event Focuses on AI, Interoperability

At Autodesk University, the company announced artificial intelligence (AI) features across multiple construction software products—but the real story may be interoperability.

An acceleration in commercial planning caused the momentum index to increase 1% in October, to a reading of 181.7.

Dodge Index Edges Up 1% in October, 8% Down YoY

An acceleration in commercial planning caused the momentum index to increase 1% in October, to a reading of 181.7.

As a contractor, specifying the right lighting can add tremendous value for your client in terms of long-term ROI and total cost of ownership.

6 Ways LED Lighting Can Enhance Construction Projects & Client Relationships

As a contractor, specifying the right lighting can add tremendous value for your client in terms of long-term ROI and total cost of ownership.

Both organizations are on ambitious journeys to reduce emissions.

Volvo Group, CRH Collaborate on Net-Zero

Both companies have previously successfully collaborated on projects for both on-road and off-road segments of the CRH business.

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Ligchine Names Hohmann President

Kyle Hohmann's appointment became effective Nov. 1.

Overcapacity & Net-Zero Discussed At WCA 2024

Overcapacity & Net-Zero Discussed At WCA 2024

The WCA 2024 Conference provided a forum for open discussions, bringing industry leaders and stakeholders together to address the industry’s most pressing issues, share best practices, and recognize innovation.

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Navigating the Legal Maze of Rental Purchase Options

In the rental industry post-COVID, there have been more requests for rental purchase options and outright equipment purchases. However, companies need to be prepared for a different set of legal landmines and liabilities.

The facility will feature areas for welding, painting, and assembly, as well as an on-site warehouse and office space.

Bobcat Expands CTL, Skid Steer Manufacturing Footprint With New Factory

This new location was selected after extensive review and consideration of expansions at existing Bobcat locations, along with the potential for new developments at locations across the globe.

Trimble CEO Rob Painter kicks off Trimble Dimensions 2023.

What's New at Trimble Dimensions 2023

Trimble partners with Microsoft by harnessing Azure AI, plus announcements regarding autonomy, integrations within the Trimble Construction One platform and a focus on small contractors.

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Hops & Highways: Learn How to Better Understand & Grow Your Asphalt Paving Business at PAVE/X

Wayne Jones has over 40 years of asphalt paving experience and he will bring his expertise to the attendees of PAVE/X with two informative sessions. Hear his session previews on this week's episode!

Teleo can give operators a way to control heavy equipment in a remote setting. Operators can be located in a safe and easygoing environment.

The John Aarts Group Advances With Teleo Remote Operation Technology

The enhanced working environment closely resembles a gaming station, appealing to new audiences — both a younger generation and those who don’t see themselves climbing into a cab for eight to ten hours a day.

Onboard weighing systems are the key to reducing your cost of material handling. Find out how payload technology works and five ways it can improve your profitability.

How to Get the Most Profit Out of Every Pass and Load

Onboard weighing systems are the key to reducing your cost of material handling. Find out how payload technology works and five ways it can improve your profitability.

Nobuyuki Ishii (left) was named CEO of Kubota North America (KNA) and senior managing executive officer of Kubota Corp., and Todd Stucke (right) was named president of Kubota Tractor Corp. (KTC) and executive officer of Kubota Corp.

Kubota Names New CEO for North America Segment

Nobuyuki Ishii was named CEO of Kubota North America (KNA) and senior managing executive officer of Kubota Corp., and Todd Stucke was named president of Kubota Tractor Corp. (KTC) and executive officer of Kubota Corp.

IPAF Safe Use of MEWPs in Public Areas

IPAF Guidance: Keeping Holiday Decoration Install Safe

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) is reminding those installing and removing seasonal decorations and lights with the technical guidance booklet for safety.

The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 7 Episode 12: When It Rains, It's Time to Train

When adverse weather strikes, slowing work productivity on the jobsite, it's the perfect time to train employees.

How Construction Contractor Technology Needs Change As Your Business Grows

Concrete Technology As Your Business Grows

From the one-man band to the far-flung enterprise, these are the business technologies your concrete contracting business should be evaluating.

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Business, Managed: Rental Software Explained

Rental software providers explain how using business management software can help streamline operations.

The ElectriFi Subscription comes with access to Mack’s suite of Uptime services, including telematics and Mack OneCall, Mack’s 24/7 roadside service and more.

Mack Trucks Launches ElectriFi Subscription for MD Electric Vehicles

The ElectriFi Subscription comes with access to Mack’s suite of Uptime services, including telematics and Mack OneCall, Mack’s 24/7 roadside service and more.

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Equipment Inventories Are Improving. Now What?

How inventories affect your bottom line and how to mitigate the reduction of asset valuation.

Pittbos starts with takeoff and extends all the way through to invoicing.

Software for Pavement Contractors

Emerging software products from Pittbos and PavementSoft are aimed at the unique workflow of asphalt contractors help to bid, win, and complete more work.

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Nominations Close Today for 2024 Pavement Awards

Submit your nominations for the national award recognition program sponsored by Pavement Maintenance & Reconstruction Magazine. Category awards include paving, sealcoating, striping, marketing video, contractor and sweeper of the year, and more!

Eric Harbin, OSHA Region 6 administrator, presented the preliminary data for 'OSHA's Top 10' during the 2023 NSC Safety Congress & Expo, the world's largest annual gathering of safety professionals.

OSHA Names Top 10 Safety Violations for 2023

Eric Harbin, OSHA Region 6 administrator, presented the preliminary data for "OSHA's Top 10" during the 2023 NSC Safety Congress & Expo, the world's largest annual gathering of safety professionals.

The acquisition expands Fecon's tree-trimming capabilities.

Fecon Buys Land Clearing Attachment Maker TREEfrogg

The acquisition expands Fecon's tree-trimming capabilities.