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Financing, Insurance & Leasing

For Construction Companies, Insuring a Business Vehicle Can Be Clear As Mud

From coverage limits, circumstances, and pricing to questions like “How do I insure my partial use business vehicle?” there can be several notable differences from personal vehicle insurance.

Insurance should never be looked at as a pure expense – it is a necessary protection for both your business and personal life.

Heavy Equipment Sticker Shock? What Can Contractors Do?

RDO Equipment Co.

This column offers advice about adjusting to higher sticker prices on most types of equipment.

Technicians evaluate equipment, giving contractors a full picture of their machine’s longevity.

Henkel Starts Program to Improve Heavy Equipment Sustainability

Henkel Corporation

Henkel’s program focuses on the design, build, and use of vehicles and equipment that prioritize people and the environment.

Working toward climate protection includes formulas for metal cleaning processes that reduce required bath temperatures, lower chemical consumption, and decrease energy use.

Training & Education

United Rentals Hosts Trench Safety Webinar June 19

United Rentals Inc.

The webinar, Understanding Trench Safety Essentials, addresses commonly misunderstood aspects of trench safety.

Some of the commonly misunderstood trench safety issues will be discussed in the webinar.

Renting Construction Equipment is Good Move for 2024's Economy

RDO Equipment Co.

With high business costs in the construction industry, now might be the right time to rent equipment instead of buy.

When contractors feel the squeeze of increased fuel or labor costs, renting equipment provides peace of mind that the total funds invested at the project’s completion will be close to its initial bid.

Small Business Outlook for the Construction Industry in 2024

Although 2024 presents uncertainty for small business owners, there is optimism for a soft landing that will allow for continued economic growth and strong employment without a material increase in inflation.

As interest rates decline in 2024, demand for contractors, home furnishings, and home improvement is expected to rebound.

Training & Education

DEWALT Reveals 2024 Trades Scholarship Recipients

The scholarship is intended to help encourage and support high school students in entering the trade industry.

Recently, DEWALT revealed the recipients of its 2024 DEWALT Trades Scholarship.

Training & Education

New BuildStrong School Offers Free Carpentry, Electrical Training

The program allows participants to learn the skills needed for entry-level construction jobs in nine weeks at no cost to them.

The program allows participants to learn the skills needed for entry-level construction jobs in nine weeks at no cost to them.

FleetWatcher to Use Paver Data to Track Work Zones, Improve Safety

The system uses data from pavers to navigation apps to identify work zones.

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Equipment Trailers

Thunder Creek Lineup Arrives in Maine at Coop’s Truck & Equipment

Thunder Creek Equipment

Coop’s Truck & Equipment in Maine has added the Thunder Creek lineup of field fueling and service solutions to its new equipment sales lineup.

Thunder Creek designs and manufactures innovative fueling and preventative maintenance solutions that are used in a variety of industries including construction, roadbuilding, oil and gas, and utility construction.

Dealers, Service Centers

White Cap Expands Rebar Capabilities with Acquisition of WWJ Rebar

WWJ Rebar is now part of the White Cap.

WWJ Rebar is a provider of customized reinforcing steel solutions based in Aiken, S.C., serving industrial, commercial, and residential projects across Georgia and South Carolina.

Training & Education

3D Concrete Printing Class Launched Online

Aims and Alquist 3D plan to grow and expand the curriculum in the future. This online course is the first step in formalizing workforce development and training in this industry.

The course will fuel collaboration between Alquist 3D and Aims students and faculty on future residential and infrastructure projects.

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