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Asphalt Contractor Announces 2021 Top 30 Editor's Choice Products

It's more important now than ever before to have the best equipment in your fleet to stay competitive. These Top 30 Products represent both the tried and true and the new and improved.

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Transportation Secretary Expects to See "Real Movement" on Infrastructure this Month

In a conversation with Punchbowl News sponsored by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, Pete Buttigieg said Congress will be very busy in the coming days working on the American Jobs Plan

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Wirtgen America Emerges from COVID-19 Stronger Than Ever

The impact of COVID-19 cannot be understated. In a year full of challenges, Wirtgen America saw opportunity to grow and made it a priority to remain close to their customers.

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Construction News: How to Build 500,000 Electric Vehicle Charge Stations?

GM to build second, $2.3B battery plant, Dodge construction starts up 2.3% in March, particle-board prices up 64.9% and lumber prices up 83.4% over 12 months, how to locate lead water pipes to replace them?

How To Increase Visibility into Construction Material Delivery

Technology that provides real-time information on material deliveries can help contractors better manage projects.

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Two-Day Management Focused Event, Ignite Construction Summit set for November 2021

Planned for November 3-5 in Las Vegas, the exclusive event for construction business owners announces the speaker lineup.

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Weak March US Construction Spending Rebound Masks Nonresidential Construction’s Struggles

Spending on residential construction continues to carry buckets of private and public nonresidential red ink, while the industry yearns for stimulus spending and infrastructure plans to revive commercial construction

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Nationwide Study Shows Construction Optimism Up

Most construction owners are optimistic about the strength of the upcoming peak season and their business’s ability to get back on track, the study says.

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[VIDEO] The Week's Top 10 Construction Stories: Differences Between Biden & Republican Infrastructure Plans

Here's why the most-read construction stories include rescheduling the world’s largest construction trade show, the 'Uber' of construction deliveries, work zone fatalities reach a 15-year high, impact on the economy if estate-tax exemptions are repealed

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Hops & Highways Episode 27: How to Improve Work Zone Safety

In honor of National Work Zone Awareness Week, Jess & Dormie talk to an industry professional about her experience with work zone safety and share best practices to improve crew safety in the field.

Economist Anirban Basu expects the shrinking pie of office construction spending to shift to Class B projects as businesses follow workers into the suburbs.

Forecast: Inflation and a Tough Transition to Post-COVID Economy Ahead for Construction

Forecast expects 2021 construction spending growth but not return to pre-pandemic strength, and inflation that could force the federal reserve to tighten policy more aggressively than planned

TDOT crews were called out to make emergency pothole repairs on I-24 in the Antioch area. Even with traffic control vehicles and a work zone setup, a driver in a red pickup truck with a trailer full of construction supplies slammed into the work zone at a high rate of speed. Thankfully, the attenuator behind the TDOT trucks absorbed most of the impact from the crash and no TDOT employees were hurt.

Work Zone Fatalities Reach 15-Year High

In 2019, the most recent year for which data are available, 842 people died in highway work-zone crashes compared to 757 the year before. The 11.2-percent increase is the largest percentage increase of highway work zone fatalities since 2006.

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7 Tips of Successful Paving Jobs

Whether it’s a residential or commercial paving project, these best practices can help paving contractors ensure they are setting the job up for success.

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Differences Between Republican Infrastructure Plan & Biden's American Jobs Plan

This infographic shows a spending comparison between the $568 billion Republican proposal and Biden's more expansive one, which includes funds for schools and eldercare.

Asphalt Companies Strive to Improve Work Zone Safety

Asphalt Materials Inc. has created a culture of safety at their company to achieve their goal of getting every worker get home to their families each night.

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Hops & Highways Episode 26: What is the Highway Trust Fund?

Republican leaders have released a counteroffer to President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Jobs Plan. What does the plan include and how will they pay for it? Watch the latest news from Jess & Dormie to learn more.

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World’s Largest Construction Trade Show Postponed to October 2022

The global event was originally scheduled to be held from April 4 to 10, 2022, but ongoing uncertainties related to the COVID-19 pandemic led the show organizer to delay the event to October 24 to 30.

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What Earth Day Can Mean for Rental Business Owners

Plastic or paper? Recycling? LED lightbulbs versus normal? Celebrate Earth Day with these tips for creating an eco-friendlier, greener, and more successful rental business.

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Repeal of Stepped-Up Basis Tax Provision Would Be Costly to Family-owned Businesses and Economy

A study indicates a potential repeal of the popular inheritance tax provision could place undo tax burdens on inherited businesses, result in 80,000 fewer jobs and reduce U.S. GDP by $100 billion over 10 years.

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Blue Collar Jobs See Seasonal Dip But Continue Slow, Steady Six-month Climb

Despite a decline of 44,000 construction, mining and logging and manufacturing jobs in February 2021, the sectors have shown ongoing gains over a six-month period.

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What is the Difference Between Concrete Dyes, Stains and Pigments?

Understanding the difference between concrete dyes, stains and pigments is essential when deciding which to use for colored concrete. Use this high value asset infographic to make the correct decision.

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Heavy Equipment Operator Program Helping to Advance Careers in Construction

Programs all over the country are working to fill the pipeline of workers starting with high school. Here's why Ocean County Vocational Technical School amped up their program for these in-demand careers.

Sellers must get expectations in check and see what, if any, investment is worth putting into the equipment to upgrade or repair before it is ready for sale.

Best Practices for Getting the Greatest Value When Selling Used Equipment

The used equipment market is hot right now. If you're doing "Spring cleaning" in your fleet, make sure you understand your options to get the best value from each machine.

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Hops & Highways Episode 25: Workforce Development Tips from Industry Veterans

Contractors around the country are struggling to find workers to fill their open jobs. Mike Devine, president of Asphalt Drum Mixers, Inc. & Brodie Hutchins, vice president of dealer development at Wirtgen America share their ideas for change.

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The Future of Asphalt Production is Sustainable

In this Q&A with Ammann Asphalt, we learn why the company has been driving the sustainability conversation forward for years with their high-recycled content capabilities and what this means for the asphalt industry

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Can Employers Institute COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates?

Employers should remain cautious as employees return to workplaces as there might be new risks and employment litigation on the horizon.

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Democratic Senator Says the Future of Infrastructure Investment is User Fees

"Regardless of whether you're driving a gasoline- or diesel-powered vehicle or an electric-powered vehicle, hydrogen-powered vehicle, you're going to pay directly or indirectly for the construction of our roads, highways and bridges," the Sen. Carper said