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Construction Safety
Reminder: Key Snow Thrower Safety Tips Ahead of Winter Weather
The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute outlines essential safety steps for homeowners and businesses using snow throwers, including equipment checks, fuel handling and safe operation.
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Veterans Strengthen the Construction Industry Amid Skilled Worker Shortages
November 29, 2025
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Construction Suicide Prevention Week: Addressing the Mental Health Crisis in Construction
September 5, 2025
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7 Last-Minute Father’s Day Gifts for Dads Who Would Rather Build Stuff Than Get Ties
June 13, 2025
Large projects like the October 2022 repaving of the iconic Road America racetrack in Elkhart Lake, Wis., require detailed traffic control plans and excellent communication.
Construction Site Safety Requires Careful Planning for On-Foot Workers and Equipment Operators
March 30, 2023
The nine Caterpillar Global Operator Challenge finalists answered questions and anticipated the final competition at CONEXPO 2023 on Sunday, March 12.
Caterpillar Launches Into CONEXPO
March 12, 2023
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Staying on top of monthly cash flow reports and projections will take a construction business far in 2023.
Business
Keep Cash Flow Reports, Projections Current in 2023
The nine Caterpillar Global Operator Challenge finalists began the day with a warm introduction by TV personality Mike Rowe.
Conexpo
The Caterpillar Global Operator Challenge Winner Is Patrick Doheny of Australia
“Eyes” outside the vehicle allow for greater visibility overall, making the ride not only safer, but more comfortable and better performing.
Equipment
Paving the Road to Maximum Jobsite Connectivity
The rooftop view from Ghostbar in Las Vegas on Jan. 17 during the announcement of Doosan Infracore North America's construction equipment rebrand as DEVELON.
Equipment
Electric Equipment, Rebranding Major Show Trends Predicted for 2023 CONEXPO
Business
Consider the Construction Equipment Financing Options Available
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There are contractors and rental companies needing to upgrade their fleets with either new or late model used equipment. Many of you reading this are probably in this situation; figuring out what you may need, what you can sell off or trade-in, etc.
Buying a unit and financing it works if you have used units to trade-in or sell off to apply the proceeds to the purchase. It also helps if business is strong and generating taxable profits that you would like to avoid.
Equipment
2023 Sees Construction Technology as Top Trend
The 2023 outlook for the construction industry is optimistic, especially for the adoption of construction technology products.
Find the ConTech Solution Finder, or 'Connie' for short, on IronPros.com.
Business
Ways to Improve Construction Workforce Productivity in 2023
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No matter what size your company is, you have to assume competitors are looking for ways to improve productivity and leaving you in the dust.
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Little Dixie Uses Constructech to Get Bigger
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Commercial contractor leans on Trimble Viewpoint Spectrum, EquipmentShare, Procore to adopt new project delivery systems and exceed owner expectations.
Callaway County Justice Center under construction by Little Dixie Construction in Fulton, Mo.
Earthmoving Equipment
Cat Operator Challenge Offers Both Fun and Glory for Competitors
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One competitor stood out during this challenge, operating with gentle nudges and careful but confident maneuvering – John Schiedeck of Texas, who ended up winning the entire North American Eastern Regional Challenge.
The Caterpillar Global Operator Challenge in Clayton, N.C., had a wheel loader portion that required competitors to cart around a 1980s-era Cat yellow Chevy Blazer.
Compact Track Loaders
Send a CTL ASAP: How Compact Track Loaders Get the Job Done Quickly and Precisely
Compact track loaders range from supersized to ultra-small, offering versatility on jobsites and the road to zero emissions.
The CASE TV620B tackles a mulching task on soft ground in a heavily wooded area.
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The Walbec Group's ERP Journey
Combined contracting and construction materials conglomerate leverages HCSS, Command Alkon and CMiC.
HCSS Equipment 360 helps The Walbec Group stay on top of their equipment maintenance, uniting the shop and equipment operation in a combined program of work.
Equipment
Optimize Wheel Loaders with Creative Bucket Attachments
Choose the bucket needed for the job by considering aggregate, load size and wheel loader capabilities.
Digging and hauling larger rocks require a stronger bucket on wheel loaders like this Cat 966.
Equipment
Caterpillar Announces New 340 and 352 Hydraulic Excavators
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The new Caterpillar 340 and 352 hydraulic excavators both boast expanded power and enhanced performance capacity.
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