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Asphalt on California Highway Made with Used Printer Cartridges
The plastic was melted for the asphalt mix's binder and has withstood a flood and heavy truck traffic, researchers say.
May 5, 2023
Julissa Larios doctoral candidate in the College of Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno, uses lab equipment to evaluate asphalt pavement binder made with melted printer toner cartridges
Another Worker Killed: Asphalt Superintendent Struck in N.C. Work Zone Crash
The father of four was working in a construction zone on I-40 when an SUV crashed into him.
May 4, 2023
C.J. Bryant killed in work zone crash I-40 N.C. in high visibility yellow orange vest wearing sunglasses
Montana Contractor R.E. Miller & Sons Reinvigorated Under New Ownership
The already-successful business continues to grow thanks to the investments in technology and people by new owner John Jeffery.
May 3, 2023
Tom Miller and John Jeffery of Dillon, Montana's R.E. Miller & Sons
Texas Contractor Faces $258K in Penalties After Fatal Trench Collapse
The company was issued repeat violations after a 25-foot-deep trench caved in on a worker.
May 3, 2023
backhoe shovel down in trench
Caterpillar Sales Up 17% for a "Better than Expected" Start to 2023
CEO Jim Umpleby sees positive momentum for the North American construction market driven by government investment in infrastructure and a healthy pipeline of projects.
May 2, 2023
Cat 988K XE wheel loader loading truck
Dodge Network: Total Construction Starts Rise in March
Despite economic woes and bank failures, construction shows strength across first quarter.
May 2, 2023
Bulldozer at auction
Nominate Your Go-To Dealer for the 2023 Big Iron Dealer of the Year Award
Nominate a construction equipment dealer who's gone above and beyond this past year for Equipment World's 2023 Big Iron Dealer of the Year Award. Dealers can also self-nominate.
May 1, 2023
ASCO Leadership
Highway Contract Awards Keep Hitting Record Levels, ARTBA Reports
The latest first-quarter increase comes after last year’s record annual awards for highway and bridge contracts.
May 1, 2023
ARTBA bar Chart showing first quarter state and local highway and bridge contract awards from 2019-2023
Video: Wisc. Concrete Contractor Kurk Inc. Laying a Foundation for Success
A daughter is incrementally buying the company – which was a finalist for Contractor of the Year – from her father.
April 27, 2023
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Used Equipment Sales Decline in February, EquipmentWatch Reports
Sales decreased 16% in Feb. 2023 over Feb. 2022, yet average full market value on used equipment rose 4%.
April 27, 2023
Case 2050M dozer
Terex Splits Tower and Rough-Terrain Crane Businesses
Terex Tower Cranes and Terex Rough Terrain Cranes will operate as two separate entities with independent leaders and added manufacturing capacity.
April 27, 2023
Terex TRT 35 rough terrain crane
Volvo CE Q1 2023 Sales Jump 37% in North America
Despite weakness in residential construction amid high interest rates, Volvo says its outlook for the region remains strong for 2023.
April 26, 2023
Volvo CE executives hand over the key to the first fossil-free haul truck at CONEXPO
Equipment Rental Prices Expected to Continue to Rise – But Not as Much
The double-digit percentage increases are starting to drop into single digits. See which equipment is getting the highest rates.
April 25, 2023
line-up of machines
Sullair Rebrands as Hitachi Global Air Power
The corporate name change is effective immediately, but Sullair products will keep their branding and recognizable pale green color.
April 25, 2023
Sullair 375HH Air Compressor at a mine
Construction Among Industries at Greatest Risk for Job Cuts, Index Says
Construction has the third-highest chance for job losses in the next few months, according to the Job Loss Risk Index.
April 24, 2023
Construction worker sitting on the floor in despair
CNH Industrial Pulls All its Business from Russia
The move comes 13 months after the company halted all exports to and production in Russia following the invasion of Ukraine.
April 21, 2023
Case CE Utility Plus Backhoe loader
Automated Speed Cameras in Work Zones Adopted in 3 More States
The revved-up enforcement, designed to stem the tide of rising deadly crashes, comes with tight restrictions.
April 20, 2023
Jeep SUV with automated speed camera beside busy highway work zone
In the Trenches: 2022 Deadliest in 18 Years; Contractor Faces $500K Fine; Deaths in OK, NY
The construction industry is coming off the deadliest year for trenching and excavation in almost two decades. Tragedy continues in 2023.
April 19, 2023
backhoe shovel digging trench
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