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Proposed OSHA Heat Rule Too Rigid, Construction Groups Say
Contractors would be required to provide paid breaks, shade, drinking water, training and other protections for workers.
July 15, 2024
Hurricane Beryl Floods Roads Across the U.S., Downs Northeast Bridges
Crews across the U.S. are still cleaning up the mess left by Hurricane Beryl, which made landfall July 8 near Matagorda, Texas.
July 12, 2024
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Rising fuel costs are impacting everyone’s bottom line. Taking a hard look at fuel costs is a matter of survival in these turbulent times.
January 29, 2024
New U.S.-Canada Bridge Opens to Traffic in Maine
Upgrades to the new bridge include wider travel lanes, added shoulders on both sides and a raised sidewalk on the downstream side.
July 11, 2024
Contractor of the Year
Kansas Contractor Follows Slow-Growth Strategy to Build Company
He’s gone from a one-man show running a trencher to building wildlife habitat, site development, demolition and more.
July 10, 2024
Contractor of the Year
2025 Contractor of the Year Nominations Now Open
Nominate yourself – or a contractor you think we should know about – for the honor, which includes access to exclusive events.
July 9, 2024
Business
Minnesota Woman Embezzles $2M from Friend’s Construction Business
She manipulated accounts to pay personal expenses, fund her husband's business and make her son's house payments.
July 8, 2024
Roadbuilding
$1.8 Billion in RAISE Grants Awarded for Roads, Bridges, Transportation
The Biden-Harris Administration so far has awarded nearly $454 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to more than 57,000 projects.
July 8, 2024
Business
Iowa Contractor Gets Prison Time for Derecho Scam
The contractor asked storm victims for hefty project downpayments and instead spent the money on himself and a relative.
July 5, 2024
Roadbuilding
New Jersey Gas-Tax Hike Takes Effect to Pay for Roads, Bridges
Gas prices will rise by almost 2 cents every year until 2029, and a new fee for electric-vehicle owners also takes effect.
July 3, 2024
Roadbuilding
Worker, Driver Killed in Construction Zone Crash; Man Faces 7 Felonies
The driver allegedly lost control of his truck when he blacked out from a seizure while driving in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, resulting in two deaths.
July 2, 2024
Business
Ingo Ettischer Takes Over as BOMAG President
The new leader will replace Ralf Junker, who retires as president July 1 but will continue to serve as an adviser for parent company Fayat Group.
July 1, 2024
Roadbuilding
Video: Last Arch Exploded on Kansas City’s Buck O’Neil Bridge
The blast takes care of the last of the three arches and makes way for a new bridge system set to be completed by the end of the year.
June 28, 2024
Roadbuilding
Video: Tractor Trailer Crashes into Workers’ Truck in Construction Zone
A trucker lost control of his rig and crashed into a parked truck occupied by two workers – all of which was caught on dashcam video.
June 27, 2024
Roadbuilding
Flooding Triggers Partial Dam Failure in Minnesota, Midwest Road Closures
At least 20 rivers in Iowa, Minnesota and South Dakota had reached record-high crests, and two deaths had been reported.
June 27, 2024
Mergers & Acquisitions
Doosan Bobcat to Buy Hydraulic Components Manufacturer Mottrol
Mottrol has been developing an "E-Drive" system for electric equipment and will "create synergies" for the construction equipment manufacturer, according to reports.
June 27, 2024
Contractor of the Year
Video: Brothers Make Machine Control Work on Precise Cemetery Jobs
Buenas Brothers Engineering's installation of crypts and mausoleums must be exact and conform to undulating grade elevations.
June 26, 2024
Dealers
Industry Roundup: Magni America Opens New U.S. Headquarters
The telehandler manufacturer's new 26,000-square-foot facility features ample shop space equipped with advanced technology. Plus, news from Manitou, Hyundai and more.
June 26, 2024
Roadbuilding
Cargo Ship Dali Leaves Baltimore; Eyes Turn to Key Bridge Replacement
State leaders seek a replacement bridge in the same location as the former span that collapsed March 26 after being struck by Dali.
June 24, 2024
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