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Construction Technology
Zoom Improves Cybersecurity, Receives Awards
Zoom has added new features to its video conferencing service to improve security.
Economics
New Home Sales Maintain Momentum
Pending Sales Index up 45.8% year-over-year in October according to Zonda
Personal Protection Equipment
5 Tips for Choosing the Best Construction Gloves
Finding the right glove for the job is as important as matching any other tool of the trade to the task at hand.
Business
SoFi Time-Lapse: 4 Years of Constructing the NFL's Largest Stadium in 3 Minutes
A 3-minute time-lapse, from dozens of camera angles, captures construction of all 3.1 million sq ft of SoFi, the NFL's largest stadium, and their first open-air, indoor-outdoor venue; home to the Chargers and Rams
Asphalt
Hops & Highways Episode Eight: Exclusive Interview with Dynapac, How to Find Workers in Unexpected Places & Build America Friday
How is Dynapac North America supporting customers during COVID-19? Where are some new places to try and find workers? What crew are we featuring in Build America Friday? Watch to learn more.
Economics
October Single-family US Housing Starts Grew the Fastest Since Before the Great Recession
Single-family starts carried a strong October for housing, generating strong builder confidences even as multifamily starts fell
Construction Update
10 Hottest Construction Stories This Week: 2021 Full-size Pickups Capability Roundup
Most-read construction stories of the week include the Biden administration’s USDOT transition team, an AI robot that can flatten concrete floors, Caterpillar’s track-life tips, Ford’s 2022 E-Transit electric work van, Dodge 2021 construction outlook
Profit Matters
The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast: How to Find and Recruit Good Employees
Traditional recruiting methods don't work as well today, so contractors need to start thinking outside the box.
Business
Construction Starts Rebound 12% in October After Deep September Dip
Gains dominated all major construction sectors following large September declines.
Infrastructure
Biden Administration Releases USDOT Transition Team
The incoming Biden-Harris administration has released the names of the 18-member transition team for the U.S. Department of Transportation, which will also review the National Transportation Safety Board, Amtrak and the Federal Maritime Commission.
Profit Matters
Caterpillar Inc.'s Brian Cain Describes Construction of Cat Trial 9: PAC-MAN™ Gameboard
Brian Cain, demonstrator and instructor at Caterpillar Inc., discusses how the team overcame the challenges behind building the Cat Trial 9 PAC-MAN™ gameboard with Cat 3D™ Grade Control.
Asphalt
Hops & Highways Episode Seven: Biden's Infrastrucute Plan, Milling Best Practices & Build America Friday
What would an infrastructure plan look like under President-Elect Biden? Do plastics have a future in asphalt mixtures? What are some best practices for operating a milling machine? Jess & Dormie have answers to all that and more this week
Construction Update
Top 10 Construction Stories of the Week: OSHA Guidance on Common COVID Citations
Roundup of the most-read construction stories of the week, including World of Asphalt 2021 canceled, United Rentals to hold Blue Thursday used equipment sales, seven sustainable building materials, high hopes for bipartisan infrastructure legislation
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
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
Business
Construction Backlog Rebounds in October Along with Contractor Optimism
Construction backlog was down in October from the same time one year ago but up for the month, indicating a level of industry stability.
Profit Matters
10 Technologies Improving All Aspects of Construction
Emerging technologies are enabling operators to more precisely survey and plan the elements of a construction project, perform various construction tasks, and develop and maintain a vital database of construction fleet data.
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
Caterpillar’s Profit Matters
Exclusive Interview with Caterpillar Inc. Creative Director Archie Lyons
Archie Lyons, creative director at Caterpillar, Inc., says that Cat Trial 9: PAC-MAN™ was a great way to celebrate the brands 95th anniversary as well as showcase how the company is working hard to bring automation to the construction industry.
Equipment
AEM Urges Washington to Put Aside Differences in Statement on Election
The Association of Equipment Manufactures (AEM) congratulates President-Elect Biden & Vice President-Elect Harris and says now is the time to put aside our differences and work across the political spectrum to find common ground.
Asphalt
Hops & Highways Episode Six: Infrastructure Ballot Initiatives, Forces Impacting Screed Performance & Build America Friday
How did states vote on infrastructure issues? What are the five forces acting on your screed? What are Jess & Dormie drinking this week? We have your answers to those questions and more on this episode of Hops & Highways.
Infrastructure
Industry Experts Predict Bipartisan Support for Infrastructure in 2021
With Joe Biden projected to win the presidency and Republicans retaining control of the Senate, experts predict infrastructure may be one of the only things a Biden-led White House and a Republican Senate can agree on
Construction Update
10 Hottest Construction Stories This Week: How to Ensure PPP Loans are Forgiven
Most-read construction stories include a Cat 336 excavator squeezed 3 weeks worth of work into 1; how much the COVID economy is cutting into new projects, construction employment and construction costs; election results for construction funding and more
Asphalt
World of Asphalt 2021 Canceled
The coronavirus pandemic has led show organizers to cancel the 2021 industry show in Atlanta
