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White Cap Acquires National Ladder & Scaffold
National Ladder & Scaffold Co. is now part of the White Cap suite of brands, branches and services.
Construction Safety
CONEXPO Launches Mental Health Online Resource
Labor & Workforce Development
DEWALT Gives Out Tools, Grants for 100 Year Anniversary
Business
Commercial Construction Segment Improved 12% in April
Business
Construction Prices, Backlog, Confidence Up in April
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Love & Asphalt | No Edge Lines Season 2 Episode 1
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Business
White Cap Expands Reach in Oklahoma, Oregon
White Cap has acquired Bend Construction - a supplier of struts, fasteners, anchors, and concrete accessories and products - and Crimson Steel - a distributor and fabricator of engineered steel rebar and structural steel products.
Business
OTR to Open Factory in Mexico
Located in Apodaca, a city in the Monterrey metropolitan area, the site was strategically selected to supply OEM customers with products and services such as tire mounting, sequencing, just-in-time supply and warehousing on a local basis.
Business
Construction Supply Chain and the Baltimore Bridge Collapse
How much will construction and other supply chains be impacted by the collapse of the Baltimore Bridge and the suspension of traffic through the Port of Baltimore? End users may temporarily face delays and increases.
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Construction Technology
Meeting the Challenges of Rural Construction
The essentials of connectivity – whether between people or between devices in an Internet of Things (IoT) solution – can be simpler and cheaper than you think.
Construction Safety
Improving Jobsite Safety Requires New Ideas & Tech
Safety should always be the No. 1 priority in the construction industry. It's important to follow safety procedures every day.
Business
Brokk Opens New Distribution Center in Canada
The new 4,000-foot distribution facility marks an expansion of its network and will house the full line of demolition machines with attachments as well as Aquajet Hydrodemolition robots and parts inventory for both brands.
Coaching & Consulting
Bereavement & Grief Support in the Aftermath of an Overdose Loss
Normalize the conversation around grief and bereavement to help provide support to those experiencing the loss of a loved one or co-worker to a death by overdose.
Sustainability
RENCO's Structural Building System — Building Blocks of the Future
As a kid, building with blocks was fun and relatively simple. The construction industry could use an easier and more sustainable way to build infrastructure and RENCO has a solution.
Business
6th Construction Worker Recovered in Baltimore Bridge Collapse
Responders have located the sixth victim in the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
Construction Safety
Construction’s Silent Crisis: Mental Health
The suicide rate for men in construction is five times greater than the rate for all fatal work-related injuries in the construction industry.
Business
How to Overcome Workforce Challenges in 2024
Understand the key strategies to overcome workforce challenges in the construction industry in 2024.
Sustainability
CEMEX Partners With Heavy Equipment Manufacturers on Cleanup Race
Construction companies Cemex Ventures, Caterpillar, Hilti, Trimble and others are working together to host the largest construction and cleantech startup competition to date.
Business
Oshkosh to Acquire AUSA
AUSA products will enhance the JLG line of telehandlers. The companies began partnering in 2020, with AUSA manufacturing the JLG-branded SkyTrak 3013 compact telehandler.
Business
Volvo CE Offers More Services with New Stake in Software Company
VizaLogix offers products that are different from and, in some cases, complementary to Volvo services.
Construction Technology
Simple Construction Apps to Solve Common Problems
Contractors and equipment fleets are adopting enterprise software and technology that can change the business, but these lightweight apps address specific pain points with minimal disruption and cost.
Business
Trimble Acquires Flashtract to Add Tech
The tech is designed to improve payment and info between GCs and subcontractors.
Construction Safety
How Builders Can Improve Site Safety
While 80% of large contractors offer programs for substance use or mental health, only 29% of small companies offer these programs, and 52% of contractors wish they had more resources for managing mental health.
Business
4 Keys to Construction Financial Management in 2024
Whether it is coping with fluctuating materials costs or navigating multi-state compliance demands, the financial management workflow within the construction industry is one of the most hectic throughout the business world.
Equipment
Eliminate Rework With Equipment & Technology
Roadbuilders are most likely to be early adopters of the latest paving train models or technologies.
Portable Lighting
Quasar 360 Balloon Light
The Quasar 360 patented unique latch and slide assembly comes in at only 16 lbs.
Labor & Workforce Development
5 Trends in Construction Worker Background Checks
Keeping a close eye on these trends will not only safeguard construction firms from being blindsided with liabilities, but will provide them with direction as they build their plan and adapt their background check policies for the new year to come.
Rental
Do Your Homework to Get Financing
Having lenders who really understand the rental business and its related risks is the key to managing the business through thick and thin.
Business
Crews Ready to Remove Bridge Piece Atop Dali
Salvage crews within the Key Bridge Unified Command continue to prepare for the complex task of removing the large piece of bridge lying on top of the M/V DALI.
Portable Lighting
Bobcat PL65 Jobsite Light
Featuring a fuel-efficient Kubota engine paired with a high-output 6 kW or 8 kW alternator, Bobcat light towers provide light and power concurrently with a class-leading runtime of 105 hours.
Equipment Management
How to Prepare Equipment for Summer Extremes
From operator health to equipment maintenance, steps can be taken to protect the assets and people on construction sites.
Business
Ways to Promote, Celebrate National Skilled Trades Day in Schools, Businesses
Skilled trade jobs often offer excellent pay, as well as benefits and healthcare.
Labor & Workforce Development
Skilled Trade Labor Shortage: Time for Change
BILT released a research report that indicated that over 30% of the respondents said recent hires would resonate best with immersive digital training and yet it currently only makes up 2% of the present training methods.
Business
Baltimore Bridge: Supporting Workers’ Families and Addressing Force Majeure Clauses
Authorities announced the discovery of the fifth body of a construction worker in the aftermath of the Baltimore bridge collapse. In light of this tragedy, experts emphasize the importance not only of safety, but for contractors to address force majeure.
Equipment Management
Navigate Your Possibilities With Aftermarket GPS
Integrating GPS or GNSS technology aftermarket is achievable and can provide many benefits to contractors, workers and machines.
Business
Topcon Expands Retail Territory
The store will not only cater to the needs of new customers but will also bolster existing local Topcon dealers with comprehensive parts, service, and product training support.
Compact Track Loaders
Compact Track Loaders: Benefits & Challenges
Is a CTL right for your business? Understand the advantages, drawbacks and machine capabilities.
Expert Columns
Twin Challenges for Construction in 2024: Technology and Policy Reform
The $1 trillion federal infrastructure bill, growing investment in green power infrastructure, rising U.S. consumer demand, and initiatives to reshore manufacturing have all contributed to tremendous growth in commercial construction.
Business
Vermeer's Andringa Inducted Into Hall of Fame
Andringa’s journey began in the late 1980s when she expanded on the vision of the founder of Vermeer, Gary Vermeer, who aimed to install utilities underground without disturbing the surface.