Equipment Today Editorial Calendar

September 19, 2011

How Fluid Intelligence Maximizes Equipment ROI

Construction Labor Struggle Calls for Stronger Workforce Planning

Labor & Workforce Development

Construction Labor Struggle Calls for Stronger Workforce Planning

Recent immigration policy confusion is another reminder that contractors benefit from diversified hiring, retention and long-term staffing strategies.

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Safety Equipment - Other

Travelers Report Highlights Injury Risks for New and Older Construction Workers

The Travelers Companies, Inc.

First-year employees account for 44% of construction injuries, while older workers face longer recovery times, according to a new workers' compensation analysis.

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Concrete Grinders & Scarifiers

The FOD Issue

International Grooving & Grinding Association

The effects of diamond grinding on airfield pavements.

Grooves on a runway increase friction and reduce the risk of hydroplaning.

Concrete Accessories

GRABO Adds Tile Installation and Drilling Accessories

New accessories for GRABO electric vacuum lifters are designed to support tile installation and improve drilling stability on construction jobsites.

Bore Mount

One Compressor, More Jobs: How Electric Portables Improve Fleet Utilization

This webinar examines how portable electric technology can reduce the operating and maintenance burdens associated with diesel-powered units while giving fleets greater flexibility.

Speakers: Manhar Grewal

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Single-Drum Rollers

SAKAI America Updated SV544-1 Series 84” Soil Compactor

Sakai America, Inc.

The SV544-1 soil compactor delivers enhanced performance without sacrificing simplicity—more power, less fuel, zero complicated screens.

The pictured SV544-1 variant is a padfoot model (SV544T-1) with the following factory-installed optional equipment: bolt-through design smooth shell kit, enclosed cab, and hydraulic leveling blade.

Labor & Workforce Development

ABC: Construction Industry Added 11,000 Jobs in June

Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)

Nonresidential construction led employment gains last month, while higher unemployment and slower wage growth suggest labor availability may be improving.

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Financing, Insurance & Leasing

Report Claims Construction Costs Expected to Climb Through Second Half of 2026

Data center demand, labor shortages, trade policy and material costs are increasing pressure on project budgets and contractor capacity.

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Labor & Workforce Development

NAWIC Announces 2027 Women in Construction Week Events

National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)

The annual March event will feature webinars, jobsite tours, training sessions and networking opportunities focused on industry trends, safety and career development.

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Komatsu Marks 40 Years of Manufacturing in Chattanooga

Komatsu America Corp.

Komatsu celebrates the 40th anniversary of its Tennessee manufacturing facility and the production of its 60,000th excavator.

Komatsu North America celebrated the 40th anniversary of its Chattanooga Manufacturing Operation (CMO) on July 10, 2026, marking four decades of production and the rollout of the facility's 60,000th excavator.

Slabs & Flatwork

Concrete Slab-On-Ground Thickness Requirements From Modern Design

The Slab Designer LLC

Seven slab types compared: which design strategy delivers the best performance and lowest maintenance

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Coaching & Consulting

AI and Automation Help Contractors Navigate Industry Disruption

Summit Funding Group

Labor shortages, tariffs and supply chain uncertainty are accelerating the adoption of AI, automation and flexible equipment financing in construction.

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