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Top 10 Hottest Construction Stories This Week: Winter Diesel Dos and Don’ts

[VIDEO] Why these are the most-read construction stories of the week, including each state DOT’s take from the COVID relief bill, three big prospects for 2021 construction, concrete company admits to antitrust, how calcium improves cold weather pours

January 15, 2021

Rundown with Jim Colvin

In this episode of Rental Rundown, Rental Editor Alexis Brumm talks with Jim Colvin, president and CEO of Serious Labs.

January 11, 2021

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Hops & Highways Episode 12: Chao Resigns as DOT Secretary, Buttigieg Tapped to Replace, Plus Build America Friday

This week we're catching you up on the latest road building news that includes the latest COVID relief bill with funding for state DOTs, new DOT secretary nominations, asphalt paver maintenance tips and saluting one crew for Build America Friday

January 11, 2021

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Construction Update

Top 10 Construction Stories This Week: Ruling Clarifies Independent Contractor Status

What makes the most-read construction stories of the week includes construction details of the COVID relief bill, how key cement industry players are reducing the industry’s carbon footprint, how to move 50,000 cu yd per week down a 3:1 slope, and more

January 8, 2021

Construction News Tracker

Construction News Tracker: $900B COVID Relief Bill Rejuvenates PPP Loan Program

AGC and AASHTO applaud Biden choice of Pete Buttigieg to lead US DOT, planning of nonresidential construction projects is declining, construction employment lags pre-pandemic levels in 35 states, EEOC OKs asking job candidates for COVID vaccine history

January 7, 2021

Graders, Scrapers

Caterpillar Smart Grader Attachment Operates Blade from Skid Steer Joysticks

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New Cat Smart Attachment controller links to the skid-steer's controller and offers Slope Assist to automatically maintain blade angle like full-size graders

December 29, 2020

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Caterpillar's Smart Bucket Rotator Changes the Game with Automatic Grade and Depth Control

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New Cat Smart-Attachment technology syncs the chip in this bucket tilt/rotator to the mini-excavator's controller to maintain precise cutting-edge angles and return-to-dig functionality in a complex working range

December 22, 2020

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Hops & Highways Episode 11: Top 10 Road Building Stories of 2020

This week Jess & Dormie talk to Edward James, founder of Asphalt Life, about building a community for the asphalt industry through social media and also recap the top 10 road building stories of the year.

December 18, 2020

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Construction Update

Top 10 Construction Stories This Week: Skid-steer Attachments that Help You Work Smarter

Most-read construction stories of the week include how significant pandemic material shortages are for construction, Hyundai could buy Doosan Infracore by year’s end, Ford F-600 tows and hauls more than any other truck its size, F-150 rated at 25 mpg

December 18, 2020

Construction News Tracker

Construction News Tracker: NY/NJ Port Authority Proposes $1.2B Capital Budget Cut

Flat October nonresidential construction spending breaks 4-month string of declines, depressed construction employment hits every state, Purple Line Partners proceed in Maryland without Fluor

December 15, 2020

The Concrete Placing of Detroit's Hudson's Skyscraper Site

Concrete contractors pump concrete for the Hudson's site skyscraper in Detroit.

December 14, 2020

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Hops & Highways Episode 10: The Economy, Traits of a Top Contractor & Build America Friday

Where does the COVID relief bill stand? What will the road building industry look like in 2021? What are the traits of top contractors? Tune in to the latest episode of Hops & Highways to find answers to these questions and more!

December 13, 2020

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Construction Update

Top 10 Construction Stories This Week: Not Business As Usual for 2021

Find out why the most-read construction stories include a test of pavement fog seal, strategies to avoid pandemic contract disputes, top US cities for construction work, the latest coronavirus relief funding for transportation, state and local governments

December 10, 2020

Concrete Equipment & Products

Cutting Concrete in the Cold: Use the Right Blade

If you have ever run your blade dull way too quickly, you might be using the wrong blade for the job. Save money and use the right concrete saw blade for the season.

December 10, 2020

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Rental Business

Rundown with Jeff Stachowiak of Sunbelt Rentals

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In this episode of Rental Rundown, Editor Alexis Brumm speaks with Jeff Stachowiak, national safety training director at Sunbelt Rentals.

December 8, 2020

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Labor & Workforce Development

Hops & Highways Episode Nine: Exclusive Interview with LeeBoy, Staying Warm on the Jobsite & Build America Friday

Brian Hall, territory manager at LeeBoy, joins us this week and talks about how their company is weathering the COVID-19 storm. We also share the latest news for the road building industry.

December 4, 2020

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Construction Update

Top 10 Construction Stories This Week: Expenses Paid with PPP Funds Not Deductible

Most-read construction stories of the week include 5 things to check carefully before buying a used dump truck, a SoFi time-lapse shows the NFL's largest stadium built in 3 minutes, how paving contractors are coping with COVID-19 and more

December 4, 2020

Construction News Tracker

Construction News Tracker: Housing Starts Surprise Forecasters with 6.4% Jump in October

News headlines include Dodge’s forecast of 4% starts increase in 2021, voters approved the most transportation-improvement initiatives in 20 years, horrific crash melts steel and asphalt of I-75 bridge over the Ohio River

December 2, 2020