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Keystone XL Project Cancellation Leaves Pipeline Construction Workers' Future in Limbo

Workers in the pipeline construction industry face an uncertain future, not only on Keystone XL but longer term as jobs move to other energy sectors.

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Personal Protection Equipment

Allegro Economy Respirator Cleaning Kit

Allegro Industries

Allegro Industries introduced the Allegro Economy Respirator Cleaning Kit with a convenient cleaning and storage solution for full mask and half mask respirators, meeting OSHA recommendations.

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Week's Top 10 Construction Stories: What GM's All-electric Future Means for Pickup Trucks

Most-read construction stories of the week include insight on the Art of Selling Your Business, Peugeot merger delivers R&D boost to Ram Trucks, how COVID has changed Home Depot Rental, paver design puts operators first, more

GM CEO Mary Barra explains the automaker's plan for an all-electric product line by 2035 in pursuit of becoming carbon neutral by 2040.

Infrastructure Bill Would Have “Profound Effect” on Construction Activity, Building Materials

A multiyear federal infrastructure investment bill could boost construction spending by 2% and drive prices and volumes for cement and aggregates higher.

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How Caterpillar Q4 and 2020 Revenue Plunge Positions Cat to Emerge 'as an Even Stronger Company'

The COVID-19 pandemic cut demand and dealers reducing inventories pulled sales and revenues down steeply in the quarter and year, but Caterpillar CEO Umpleby says the results demonstrate the team’s agility executing long-term strategy in a harsh economy

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How the Buttigieg DOT Might Shape Infrastructure's Future

Here's how Pete Buttigieg's plan to address our nation's crumbling infrastructure, outlined in his presidential campaign, might shape his role and policy at the US DOT

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Construction Technology

Fuel Me App Delivers Fuel, Assistance to Construction Vehicles

Called the "Door Dash of Diesel," Fuel Me allows commercial transportation and construction industries to buy fuel and receive emergency roadside assistance through its app.

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Volvo Construction Equipment Sales Bounce Back From COVID-19, Rising 6% in Q4 2020

Volvo Construction Equipment

Improved activity in most markets saw the company’s sales increase by 6% in the fourth quarter 2020 and the order book jump up by 31%.

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Open Book Management is a Win for Construction Companies

Construction Business Coaching

Open-book management is a system that teaches managers and employees how to keep track and win the game of business.

Open-book management is not a tool to manipulate or control employees. It’s a system that helps companies who are interested in making more money and getting their people to think and act like business owners instead of workers.

ANMOPYC Becomes Newest AED Member

Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) announced that the Spanish Manufacturers Association of Construction and Mining Equipment (ANMOPYC) has become the newest member of AED to develop its distribution network and be up-to-date on latest trends.

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Vermeer Exits Mulcher Manufacturing, Acquires Share in Articulated Loader Supplier

Vermeer shuffles product lineup with sale of forestry mulcher line to Fecon and minority ownership investment in MultiOne, with global distribution agreements for both.

Vermeer has purchased a minority equity investment in MultiOne, and will now offer compact articulated loader models worldwide.

Training & Education

5 Tips for Onboarding New Employees

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Hiring new workers? Don’t rely on the “sink or swim” method of onboarding. These simple tips will help them settle in and start contributing.

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