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Outlook and Benchmarking
Even if Inflation Has Peaked, Don’t Expect Prices to Fall, says ABC
While demand remains strong enough for many contractors to pass along the bulk of their cost increases to project owners, that may not last.
May 13, 2022
Better Roads
Biden Issues Plan to Speed Up Infrastructure Projects; Some Concerned 2-Year Goal Omitted
Two-year goal set by infrastructure law omitted from new action plan, road contractor group says.
May 12, 2022
Contractor of the Year
From Motorcycle to Dozer: This Contractor Loves to Take Risks (Video)
This contractor loves to take risks, from jumping over buses, to taking out a loan for a barge and excavator on a tip.
May 11, 2022
Trenching
Two Dead in Florida Trench Collapse
OSHA investigation under way after two workers allegedly "jumped in for quick measurement," according to reports.
May 11, 2022
Workforce
CNH Pulling Health Care Benefits from Striking Employees
Funds for the health care coverage will be covered by the UAW Strike and Defense Fund, the union says.
May 11, 2022
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Better Roads
New Footage of Pittsburgh Bridge Collapse Provides More Clues
Two screen shots from video cameras on a bus just before it fell to the ground are released by the NTSB.
May 6, 2022
The Dirt
“The Sargent Academy” – A Contractor’s New Way to Attract Employees
The company uses a university dorm and for six weeks immerses new hires in the construction business. Watch the latest episode of The Dirt.
May 6, 2022
Workforce
Would You Hire a Former Prisoner at Your Construction Business?
This pool of frequently overlooked workers could help fill your talent pipeline – and research shows they have better retention rates.
May 5, 2022
Contractor of the Year
Arkansas Contractor Builds on Four Generations of Traditional Values
This 69-year-old concrete, earthwork and utility contractor is holding onto its roots with no signs of slowing down.
May 4, 2022
Business
Demand for Labor Remains Strong, But Recession Looms, says ABC
“Many economists believe that a recession in America over the next 12 to 18 months has become virtually inevitable,” says ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu.
May 4, 2022
Safety & Compliance
2 Workers Escaped Trench Collapse But Ordered Back In: 1 Died, 1 Injured
The trench collapsed. Workers escaped. They were ordered back in. It collapsed again, killing one and injuring the other.
May 3, 2022
Big Iron Dealer
Nominations Open for Equipment World’s 2022 Big Iron Dealer of the Year Awards
Equipment World is accepting nominations for its 2022 Big Iron Dealer of the Year award. See how you can nominate your company – or one you think we should know about – for the honor.
May 2, 2022
Big Iron Dealer
High Demand Drives Caterpillar Sales Up 14%
“We continue to be encouraged by strong order demand across our segments in the first quarter of 2022,” said CEO Jim Umpleby.
April 29, 2022
Contractor of the Year
This Contractor Went from Mowing Lawns to a Multi-Million-Dollar Crushing Business
Pro Lawn Care & Landscaping has come a long way. It now has revenues from $3 million to $5 million and employs nearly 20 people.
April 27, 2022
Regulations
Biden’s Infrastructure Rules Frustrate Contractors Groups
These three requirements governing unions, U.S.-made materials and the environment will delay projects and increase costs, the groups say.
April 28, 2022
Safety
Manslaughter Charges after Trench Death Dismissed on All 5 Defendants
Five members of a construction crew were charged after a 24-year-old worker died in a cave-in while trying to rescue one of them.
April 26, 2022
Equipment
Volvo CE Sales Off to Slow 2022 Start with 9% Drop in Q1
Strong sales outside of China weren’t enough to prop up Volvo CE’s results.
April 26, 2022
Safety
Fla. Expressway Contractor Cited after Worker Killed in Crane Incident
He died on a toll-road construction project after being struck in the chest by a concrete pile. OSHA issues penalties on the contractor.
April 25, 2022
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