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Portable Compressors (Under 85 Cfm)

Hitachi Global Air Power Donates WWP-Themed Air Compressor to ARA Foundation

Hitachi Global Air Power

Hitachi Global Air Power has donated its seventh annual customized Sullair portable air compressor. This year's theme revolves around the Wounded Warrior Project.

The donated WWP-themed Sullair Series 185 air compressor features hand-written messages of support and gratitude from Hitachi Global Air Power employees.

Pickup Trucks & Vans

Advantages of Renting Vans for Construction

The construction industry fluctuates constantly. Renting vans allows companies and contractors to address the varying needs of additional vehicles in their fleets — and renting vans may be what's right for your fleet.

Rental cargo vans hold a lot of opportunity when it comes to security, cost-effectiveness, organization, and storage.

Rental Business

United Rentals to Purchase H&E Equipment Services Inc.

United Rentals Inc.

United Rentals and H&E Equipment have come to an agreement for United Rentals to acquire H&E Equipment Services Inc..

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Equipment Management

Defining ‘Five Stars’ in the Construction Industry

RDO Equipment Co.

Five Star Civil Construction’s managing partners build a construction legacy through fleet management software, rental equipment and relationships

Despite the numerous challenges with starting a new contracting business in recent years, Five Star Civil managing partners have grown their team, skills and revenue by carving out site clearing and grading, plus utility installation, as their “bread and butter.”

Financing, Insurance & Leasing

How to Prep for 2025's New Construction Business Agenda

GB Financial Services, LLC

Learn how you can reduce costs, lower interest expense, improve jobsite efficiency and find additional personnel to stay competitive in your market.

Planning for 2025 will not be easy. Your options to improve your business are numerous and complicated and, in most cases, will require a new budget item you have not considered until now.

Coaching & Consulting

Addressing the Opioid Crisis in Construction

How Jon O'Brien and the Keystone Contractors Association expanded awareness and advocacy in the construction industry in Pennsylvania.

With legislative support, Pennsylvania began recognizing Construction Opioid Awareness Week annually, allowing the Keystone Contractors Association to spread its message across the industry.

Coaching & Consulting

Weighing the Importance of Costs and Client Relationships

Verizon Business

As inflation continues to be a main concern for the construction industry, contractors are worrying about where to draw the line between costing customers and risking construction quality.

In an industry already facing rising prices for goods, materials, and labor, even a slight cost increase can have a significant impact.

FHWA Tightens "Buy American" Rules for Federal Infrastructure Projects

American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)

As one of the Biden's Administration's final acts, a long in-place waiver program was rescinded, which exempted a large selection of items and materials from the domestic manufacturing requirements.

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Labor & Workforce Development

Finding Good Hires From Outside the Asphalt Industry

CAC Industries | Green Asphalt

As you review your staffing needs for the year, keep in mind that often the best of us have come from other backgrounds.

The asphalt industry is comprised of many people from several different backgrounds.

Financing, Insurance & Leasing

ABC: Material Costs Down 0.2% in December, Up 0.9% YoY

Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)

Construction input prices decreased 0.2% in December compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released Jan 14.

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Business Services

Peabody General Contractors and Horsepower Site Services Rebrand as HEI Civil

Founded in 1973, HEI Civil is a privately owned, heavy civil construction general contractor headquartered in Castle Rock, Colo.

Dealers, Service Centers

AGC's Simonson: Construction Industry Could Face Tariff Trouble

We talked to the Associated General Contractors of America about the impending high tariffs and what the construction industry can do before they are enacted.

The IOS market was heavily relied on during the height of the pandemic but hasn’t had any big shifts since. In the case of wanting to stay away from the impending costly fees, IOS would be an option for contractors who don’t have enough storage to stockpile materials.

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