10. Topcon Announces Robotic Systems Now Available for Curb & Gutter Applications
Robotic systems will assist contractors paving in tight areas
9. 2021 Pavement Repair Top Contractors
Pavement repair-only sales accounted for 19% total work completed by the contractors on the list, up from 17% last year
8. New Features of the Enhanced G Series Loaders from Case Construction Equipment
Fuel economy, productivity and comfort were all upgraded on the new iteration of loaders
7. 2021 Paving Top Contractors
The paving-only top 75 list, still out paces in terms of sales, and makes up 62% of the total revenue between all segments lists
6. First Major Davis-Bacon Senate Vote in 10 Years Preserves Prevailing Wage
Vote June 8 on amendments to a package of bills designed to invest in US competitiveness with China ensures support not just for semiconductor manufacturers, but workers that drive their productivity
5. 2021 Top Contractors Overview
Due to economic uncertainty the coronavirus pandemic had on the nation, we can speculate that customers were hesitant to spend large amounts of money to have their pavements replaced
4. Astec Rebranding Simplifies Business Focus
Astec recently announced a rebranding campaign aimed at helping customers connect with the brand in a more efficient way
3. Builders Start Blaming Waning Confidence on Material Prices Just Before Lumber Prices Fall
NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index shows builder confidence dip to its lowest level since last August, but research supporting those numbers was done before lumber prices had convincingly tumbled
2. OSHA’s New COVID-19 Standard Lets Most Industries Set Their Own Safety Protocols
The new standard seeks to protect healthcare workers while allowing other industries, including construction, to set protocols specific to their workplaces
1. Husqvarna's New K1 Cut-Off Saw Expected to Match Gas-Powered Performance
The new-generation PACE battery system is said to delivery heavy-duty power, and X-Halt brake stops the blade quickly for safe operation