Construction News: Page 9

LeeBoy Helping Those Impacted Locally By Hurricane Helene

Based in Lincolnton, NC, hurrican Helene came right through their own backyard. With employees, associates, and other locals all effected by the storm damage, LeeBoy is doing their part to help those in need.

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Financing, Insurance & Leasing

Fed Reserve Interest Rate Cute Impact on Construction and Manufacturing

How the latest interest rate cut could impact the construction industry and manufacturers.

Chair Jerome Powell answers reporters' questions at the Federal Open Market Committee press conference on Sept. 18, 2024.

Experts Weigh in on Rental Industry Compact Equipment Advancements

Smarter tech is necessary to help counteract the labor shortage and improvements in rental equipment are helping workers and equipment be more versatile on the jobsite.

Rental Compact Equipment Advancements

Telescopic Handler

Manitou to Expand SD Factory

Manitou North America, LLC

The expansion will support production of Manitou's new range of telehandlers dedicated to the North American market, which the company launched at CONEXPO-CON/AGG.

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Business Services

Half Century of Manufacturing Celebrated at Volvo's PA Factory

Volvo Construction Equipment

Over the past 50 years, roadbuilding and general-purpose construction equipment has been manufactured at the Shippensburg factory beginning with compactors, which have remained a focus.

Volvo CE employees gather to celebrate 50 years of manufacturing at their North American headquarters in south central Pennsylvania.

Registration OPEN for PAVE/X 2025

PAVE/X 2025 will be hosted January 27-30 2025 at the Chattanooga Convention Center. Registration for courses and the hotel room block are now open.

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Misc. Hand Tools

Milwaukee Tool Launches Next-gen Tape Measures

Milwaukee Tool Corp.

The new products include the STUD Tape Measure, Wide Blade Tape Measure, Magnetic Tape Measure, Electrician's Magnetic Tape Measure, Compact Tape Measure and Auto-Lock Tape Measure.

The new products include the STUD Tape Measure, Wide Blade Tape Measure, Magnetic Tape Measure, Electrician's Magnetic Tape Measure, Compact Tape Measure and Auto-Lock Tape Measure.

Business Services

Customer Demand Leads to New US Factory for DEVELON

DEVELON North America

DEVELON celebrated the grand opening of the North American Customization Plant in Georgia on Sept. 4. The new factory will allow the company to deliver machines faster than before.

Representatives from Wallenius Wilhelmsen and leadership from HD Hyundai group / DEVELON celebrate the opening of the new customization plant in Brunswick, Ga.

Worksite Equipment

DEWALT Launches TOUGHSYSTEM 2.0 DXL 30-in. Modular Workstation System

The TOUGHSYSTEM 2.0 DXL lineup includes four 30-in. products: a Worktop, Deep Drawer Unit, Two-Drawer Unit and Dolly.

The TOUGHSYSTEM 2.0 DXL lineup includes four 30-in. products: a Worktop, Deep Drawer Unit, Two-Drawer Unit and Dolly.

Concrete Materials

Slag Concrete Mix & Post-Tensioned System Key to Times Square New Construction

Heidelberg Materials North America

The TSX Broadway building in Times Square needed cutting-edge design and engineering to maintain the site’s cultural history. Here's how contractors used a 40% slag concrete mix (minimum) for high-performance and low-carbon concrete.

The Heidelberg Materials Camden, New Jersey, slag grinding plant. In June 2024, the company converted its Speed, Indiana, cement plant to a slag grinding facility.

Concrete Materials

Construction Won’t Reach Net-Zero Without Public & Private Support

How the private and public sectors play a pivotal role in accelerating the transition to a more sustainable construction industry.

Reaching Net-Zero Construction With Public and Private Support

1-800-SWEEPER Foundation Supports K9s for Warriors

The contract sweeping company partners with the non-profit group with a goal to raise $30,000 for veterans.

K9 Fundraising Campaign Social Pavement Maintenance Post

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