[AUDIO] January 2019 Construction Starts Rise 2%

An audio summary of the Dodge Data & Analytics January Construction Starts data from Robert Murray, Chief Economist.

February 22, 2019

New Home Sales Maintain Momentum

Pending Sales Index up 45.8% year-over-year in October according to Zonda

Version 2.1 of the robot Spot was recently released.

Construction Site Mobility Robot Spot 2.1 Released

Boston Dynamics has released version 2.1 of its autonomous robot, Spot.

Professional-grade work gloves make the job more comfortable and protect your hands to keep you safer on the jobsite.

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.

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Equipment Leasing and Finance Industry Confidence Ticks Up in November

COVID-19 Impact Survey Data reveal default expectations further improved, fewer deferrals

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How Paving Contractors are Coping with COVID-19

Many contractors are having to adjust their day-to-day business and strategic planning due to the pandemic.

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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

Mack Defense announced a multiyear partnership with Fisher House Foundation in which proceeds from the Mack Anthem Digi Camo diecast models sales will be donated to the nonprofit serving military and veteran’s families. Mack will donate $20,000 this year for sales in 2019 and 2020, and will contribute up to $10,000 more next year as sales continue.

Mack Defense Donates to the Fisher House Foundation

A multiyear partnership between Mack Defense and Fisher House Foundation provides a $20,000 donation to the nonprofit serving military and veteran families. This contribution comes from the Mack Anthem Digi Camo diecast model's sales.

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Report: North Dakota, Missouri, Kansas, Among States With Best Highway Systems

The 25th Annual Highway Report measures the condition and cost-effectiveness of state-controlled highways in 13 categories, including pavement condition, traffic congestion, fatalities and spending per mile.

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iBuilt Launches and Aims to Transform Construction

iBuilt positions itself to redefine construction by utilizing end-to-end technology and offsite manufacturing to eliminate inefficiencies, lower construction cost and guarantee budgets and timelines to their developers.

Travis Long successfully completed five weeks of in person fundamental training at the Wirtgen Center for Training and Technology in Nashville, TN; and completed over 200 hours of additional technical training to become one of the first 'Master Technicians' in the United States.

Companies Continue to Prioritize Training During Pandemic

Murphy Tractor's Travis Long was one of two inaugural graduates to receive the "Master Technician" certification from the Wirtgen Group

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Construction Tire Manufacturer BKT Opens COVID Treatment Center

BKT opens the first contactless COVID-19 E-ICU Care center at Bhuj manufacturing plant in India

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Texas, California, Florida Among the Deadliest States to Drive In

As drivers hit the road for Thanksgiving, new research reveals what states are the most dangerous for driving

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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.

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.

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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

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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

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Asphalt Industry Evaluates Utilizing Plastic in its Mixtures

As activists and legislators continue to push for solutions to sustainably divert the plastic waste stream, the asphalt pavement industry is leading and coordinating the effort to evaluate the viability of including plastics in asphalt mixtures.

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Dodge 2021 Outlook Predicts Slow, Uneven Recovery in 2021

2020 Outlook report predicts that total U.S.construction starts will increase only 4% in 2021 to to $771 billion.

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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

Lyons says that the players in Cat Trial 9: PAC-MAN™ represent a diverse group including YouTube gamer Blitz. Lyons says this is critical because future operators and technicians are people who play games today and the company wanted to show gamers that what you can do in the virtual world, you can do in the real world too.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

World of Asphalt 2021 Canceled

The coronavirus pandemic has led show organizers to cancel the 2021 industry show in Atlanta

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Exclusive Interview with Cat Trial 9: PAC-MAN™ Player Jim Kosner

Jim Kosner, co-owner of JIMAX Group says that being able to have your operator at a safe distance makes you feel better about having them operate in dangerous situations like demolition. Watch his interview with Larry Stewart

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Six Sustainable Building Materials to Look for in 2021

As contractors begin to plan future projects, be on the lookout for these seven sustainable building materials in 2021 and beyond

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Election Day Round Up of Infrastructure Measures

Infrastructure and transportation funding measure dominated the ballots in 2020. Here's what voters decided.