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Training & Education
Companies Continue to Prioritize Training During Pandemic
Murphy Tractor's Travis Long was one of two inaugural graduates to receive the "Master Technician" certification from the Wirtgen Group
Travis Long successfully completed five weeks of in person fundamental training at the Wirtgen Center for Training and Technology in Nashville, TN; and completed over 200 hours of additional technical training to become one of the first 'Master Technicians' in the United States.
Business
Construction Starts Rebound 12% in October After Deep September Dip
Dodge Construction Network
Gains dominated all major construction sectors following large September declines.
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Business
Black & Veatch to Exit Coal Power Construction to Focus on Sustainable Grid
Contractor’s research measures massive shift in power-industry investment from coal to renewable fuels, and the company commits its talent and resources to reducing the industry’s carbon footprint
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Personal Protection Equipment
New ASTM International Standard Will Help Improve the Fit of Respirators
ASTM International
The purpose of the new standard is to increase the probability that available respirators fit the general worker population.
Construction Update
10 Hottest Construction Stories This Week: New OSHA Advice on Avoiding COVID Citations
Most-read construction stories of the week include World of Asphalt 2021 Canceled, United Rentals to hold Blue Thursday used equipment sales, seven sustainable building materials, high hopes for bipartisan infrastructure legislation
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Construction News Tracker
[NEWS TRACKER] 75% of AGC Members Report Cancelled or Delayed Future Construction Projects
Caterpillar’s revenue fell 23%; U.S. construction forecast to drop 2% to the end of 2020 and 3% next year; materials, equipment and subcontractor labor prices fell for the 8th straight month
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Business
Construction Backlog Rebounds in October Along with Contractor Optimism
Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)
Construction backlog was down in October from the same time one year ago but up for the month, indicating a level of industry stability.
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Fleet Maintenance
Hot Shot's Secret Donates $10,000 to Waypoint Vets Utah Canyoneering Adventure
Company covers expenses to help unite and empower veterans through outdoor activities.
Left to Right: Sarah Lee (Army, Founder of Waypoint Vets), Jonathan Parrish (Air Force), Kevin Blanchard (Marines), Chris Myers (Air Force), Van Booth (Army), Marisa OlGrady-Kessner, Jolene Raciborski (Army), Daniel Smith (Army), Joe Makouske (Marines), and Jonathan Zambella (Marines, Owner of Zion Guru).
Groundbreakers
WorkerSense Modernizes Project Management While Focusing on Construction Workers
Wearable solution provides “data democracy” that enables construction workers to enhance their health and wellness.
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Business
Four Ways to Settle Construction Disputes
There are essentially four avenues to take when a dispute arises, and each comes with benefits and disadvantages contractors need to understand.
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Business
Dodge 2021 Outlook Predicts Slow, Uneven Recovery in 2021
Dodge Construction Network
2020 Outlook report predicts that total U.S.construction starts will increase only 4% in 2021 to to $771 billion.
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Infrastructure
Industry Gaining Hope for Infrastructure Legislation Under Biden
Peter DeFazio, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, says he is looking forward to discussions that could lead to substantial infrastructure investments during the Biden administration
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