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Dorm Demo Threads a Needle Between Buildings and Student Foot Traffic

National Demolition Association

Renascent cautiously demolishes a dorm building on the University of Tennessee’s campus using a high-reach excavator

Because of the location of the site, Renascent had to take extreme caution in demolishing Morrill Hall.

Seven Leadership Tips to Help Contractors Succeed

World of Asphalt

Dr. Larry Kokkelenberg, president at the Center for Business Development, says there are three leadership skills you can learn today and four keys to becoming a transformational leader.

Larry Kokkelenberg

Construction News

How Biden is Expected to Raise Taxes to Fight COVID-19 and Its Economic Battering

The 2017 tax act eroded US economic resources that are now necessary to rescue our economy from the impact of the pandemic's accompanying recession; here are some ways President Biden will propose to roll back some of its give-aways

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Recovering From a Pandemic-Induced Recession Means Proceeding with Caution for Construction

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The COVID-19 relief bill brings a bright spot, but with construction backlogs below average and pandemic-related issues that are new to the outlook equation, now's the time for a careful climb back to 'normal'

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Construction News Tracker

Construction News Tracker: Biden Unveils $1.9B Coronavirus Relief Plan

Chao resignation clears top of US DOT for Pete Buttigieg, Biden picks Boston mayor and ex-construction-union leader Marty Walsh for Labor secretary, unemployment claims exceed 1M for the first time since July in first week of January

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Construction Technology

Matrak Construction Tech Startup Receives $5.85 Million Investment Nod

Construction technology startup Matrak has received $5.85 million in investor funding.

Matrak software

Financing, Insurance & Leasing

Equipment Finance Confidence Remains Largely Unchanged in January

Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation

While the Monthly Confidence Index was changed for the month, there was a notable uptick in optimism for business conditions over the next four months.

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Fraud Prevention in Construction is More Critical Than You Think

Hear about the prevalence of fraud in construction, the steps contractors can take to identify and mitigate risks and the role technology can play in prevention.

Construction Update

Top 10 Hottest Construction Stories this Week: Biden will Request OSHA COVID Standards

Why these are the most-read construction stories of the week: new John Deere Gators, OSHA increases civil penalties, how stopping work can help you get paid, the infrastructure spend in Biden’s economic rescue, and more

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Training & Education

Hops & Highways Episode 14: Tips to Avoid OSHA Violations

OSHA-related content dominated the news this week as Biden announced his plans to increase enforcement of violations, especially those specific to COVID-19. We discuss the top 10 OSHA violations and how to avoid them.

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Worksite Equipment

BossTek DustBoss Atom Mobile Dust Suppression System

The DustBoss Atom Mobile Dust Suppression System

Construction Technology

Researchers Developing Hard Hat Device to Track Construction Workers' Movements

Mafic is partnering with the University of Southampton in England to develop wearable technology for hard hats for improved safety and faster progress on projects.

Mafic Safeguard technology

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