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Labor & Workforce Development

Skilled Trade Labor Shortage: Time for Change

BILT released a research report that indicated that over 30% of the respondents said recent hires would resonate best with immersive digital training and yet it currently only makes up 2% of the present training methods.

The BILT survey found that 89% of executives were concerned that their training programs were inefficient.

Construction Safety

Baltimore Bridge: Supporting Workers’ Families and Addressing Force Majeure Clauses

Authorities announced the discovery of the fifth body of a construction worker in the aftermath of the Baltimore bridge collapse. In light of this tragedy, experts emphasize the importance not only of safety, but for contractors to address force majeure.

A Maryland Natural Resources Police officer conducts an overflight assessment of the M/V Dali, a 948-foot Singapore-flagged container ship, and Francis Scott Key Bridge in the Patapsco River in Baltimore, Md.

Dealers, Service Centers

Topcon Expands Retail Territory

Topcon Positioning Systems

The store will not only cater to the needs of new customers but will also bolster existing local Topcon dealers with comprehensive parts, service, and product training support.

The Spokane area has been witnessing a surge in infrastructure projects, healthcare facilities, and both commercial and residential building initiatives.

Twin Challenges for Construction in 2024: Technology and Policy Reform

The $1 trillion federal infrastructure bill, growing investment in green power infrastructure, rising U.S. consumer demand, and initiatives to reshore manufacturing have all contributed to tremendous growth in commercial construction.

Using modern estimating programs, workers can easily use historical scope and cost data to create more accurate estimates.

How Potential Tax Changes May Impact Your Construction Biz

GB Financial Services, LLC

Pending tax changes may put cash in your pocket.

Pending tax changes that will become law for 2023 and 2024 may give many contractors the opportunity to amend their 2023 tax returns and receive additional benefits that could reduce 2024 estimated tax payments.

Mack Trucks Uses Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil as Fuel

Mack Trucks Inc.

HVO is produced from lipid sources, such as waste vegetable oils and tallow, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

HVO can be used interchangeably with petroleum diesel.

Dealers, Service Centers

MacAllister Enters Magni's Dealer Network of Telehandlers in Indiana and Michigan

With Magni's telehandlers now readily available through MacAllister, customers across Indiana and Michigan can expect enhanced efficiency, safety, and productivity on their projects

This partnership signifies a significant expansion in access to Magni's telehandlers throughout both states.

Coaching & Consulting

The Cost of Quality in Construction

Pinnacle Development Group,Inc

The cost of quality is zeroed out when we do things right the first time.

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Rental Business

Rental Snapshot: A Desire to be Unique

Nor-Cal Equipment Rentals

Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2024, Nor-Cal Equipment Rentals has evolved into a unique, electrifying company. Part of that ingenuity comes from owner Tom Butts, who shares his insights in this month’s Rental Snapshot.

Rental Snapshot Tom Butts of Nor-Cal Equipment Rentals

Concrete Equipment & Products

Buying Used Concrete Equipment? Beware of Hidden Liens

There's an uncommon-but-real issue that could crop up when buying any type of used equipment, and that’s buying equipment that unknowingly has a lien on it.

Reputable sellers, UCC searches, and ensuring all paperwork is accounted for are all good practices to follow.

Lifting & Material Handling

Pettibone Celebrates 75th Anniversary of Cary-Lift

Pettibone Traverse Lift LLC

Pettibone announced that it is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the creation of the Cary-Lift.

Shortly after its origin, the Cary-Lift product line was acquired by Pettibone, and it remains a popular solution for pipe, pole, and log handling to this day.

Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other

Unicontrol to Integrate 3D Tech With Level Best Equipment

By integrating Unicontrol's 3D machine control system with Level Best's precision grading equipment, this partnership aims to raise standards in machinery efficiency and usability.

Unicontrol and Level Best, united in their commitment to driving innovation and efficiency in the construction industry, aim to push the boundaries of construction technology, setting new benchmarks for excellence as the industry becomes increasingly receptive to these advancements.

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