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Labor & Workforce Development

Study: Job Training Provides Competitive Advantage When Recruiting New Hires

Among those employed, 84% of Millennials and 79% of Generation X view professional development and training offerings as important considerations when accepting a new job.

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BigRentz Names Arabia, Belmont to High-Level Positions

BigRentz recently announced two industry veterans named to C-suite positions within the company.

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Concrete Contracting Franchise Company Doubled Locations in 2021

One of the leading residential and commercial concrete contracting franchise companies, Sam The Concrete Man, grew from 22 to 56 franchises across the U.S. over 2021. Plans are to grow to 100 by 2023.

Sam The Concrete Man Concrete Contracting Franchise Company Doubled Locations in 2021

Safety Equipment - Other

Updated IPAF Load, Unload Training Available

International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)

Information gathered in a worldwide project to report accidents and near-misses has informed a major update to a comprehensive training course on how to load and unload MEWPs and other plant equipment safely from trucks or trailers.

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Control Risks on Construction Projects to Maintain Profits in 2022

Technology can help but establishing a culture focused on addressing construction jobsite risks is the first essential step.

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PACCAR Winch Service School Schedule Announced

PACCAR Winch has announced its 2022 Service School class calendar.

PACCAR Winch has announced its 2022 Service School class calendar.

Illinois Climbs Back to Top Ranking for LEED in 2021

U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

U.S. Green Building Council's Top 10 States represent 1,105 LEED-certified construction projects consisting of more than 247 million gross sq. ft. of space.

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It's Good to Be Back to In-Person Events

After almost two-years of virtual meetings, in-person events are back and the importance of gathering with your peers face to face cannot be overstated. Here are some tips for gathering safely.

Over 1,000 industry professionals gathered safely at the 2022 National Asphalt Pavement Association annual meeting in Phoenix, AZ.

Rental Business

Yanmar Announces Industrial Engine Manufacturing Plant in India

The plant will first produce engines for Yanmar brand tractors manufactured by International Tractors Ltd (a joint venture company of Yanmar) and for other agricultural and construction industry OEMs.

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National Safety Council Names United Rentals CEO Matt Flannery to its 2022 CEOs Who “Get It” List

National Safety Council

The annual NSC recognition is “presented to safety leaders who go the extra mile to protect employees both on and off the job.

United Rentals CEO Matt Flannery

Hops & Highways S2 E12: The Pittsburgh Bridge Collapse & Asphalt's Pledge to be Net-Zero by 2050

Jess & Dormie talk about the Pittsburgh bridge collapse and the ramifications of delaying funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. We also share news from the NAPA annual meeting, including the asphalt industry's pledge to be net-zero by 2050.

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Factors Influencing 2022 Construction & Cement Growth: The Good, The Bad and The Better

Downside risks continue to plague the industry, but as Ed Sullivan, Portland Cement Association, points out, there is upside potential for construction activity and resulting cement consumption.

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