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Poll: Contractors See Regulation Rollbacks as Biggest Trump Impact
Contractors cited rollbacks of environmental regulations as having the largest impact on their businesses under Trump. See what else made the list.
December 23, 2024
contractors talk on jobsite
Michigan Adopts Speeding-Enforcement Cameras for Road Work Zones
The 24th state to use automated speed enforcement in work zones, Michigan saw 8,000 work zone-related crashes last year, including 24 deaths.
December 23, 2024
trucks drives through work zone
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This Kansas Contractor Overcame Hardships with Honesty and 16-Hour Days
At one point, Mark Linaweaver had to sell off equipment to keep the business afloat. Now, it thrives.
December 20, 2024
Caterpillar dozer grading a new road
Roadbuilding
Arizona Secures $26M for Another Section of I-11 from Phoenix to Las Vegas
The investment furthers the state’s goal of creating a 280-mile interstate corridor between the two cities.
December 20, 2024
a map of the future Interstate 11 corridor
Gear
11th Day of Construction Gifts: A Caterpillar Version of "Monopoly" Board Game
Purchase equipment, attachments and even solar panels in this Cat edition of Monopoly with the classic tokens replaced with jobsite gear.
December 19, 2024
cover of caterip
Safety & Compliance
“Buried Alive”: Worker’s Lawsuit Describes Horror of Trench Collapse
“Please save me. Don’t let me die,” he called out after being buried inside a 12-foot-deep trench he was rescued from, according to his lawsuit.
December 19, 2024
Trevor Kilgore in ambulance after rescued from trench collapse in Iowa
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Video: Father-Son Team Takes All-Star Paving from Driveways to $1M Projects
"When you fight hard, it makes you better. Iron sharpens iron,” says Marine veteran Kevin Heilman who founded the Indiana paving company.
December 18, 2024
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Gear
10th Day of Construction Gifts: Tumbler Pro Rolling Knife Sharpener
For knives that need some TLC, consider the Tumbler Pro Diamond Rolling Knife Sharpener.
December 18, 2024
a tumbler pro knife sharpener and knife holder
Roadbuilding
New York Governor Allocates $100M to Repave 551 Miles of Highway
Work on the paving projects is set to begin in spring to make the roads more resilient to snow and ice.
December 17, 2024
snow plows on a new york highway
Gear
9th Day of Construction Gifts: Brunt's “The Sullivan” Work Boot
These boots are made of waterproof leather, have a composite safety toe and a slip -and oil-resistant rubber outsole.
December 17, 2024
brunt's the sullivan boot
Roadbuilding
Voters in 23 States Pass Combined $41B for Transportation Infrastructure
The measures that passed in November 5 elections include new and renewed funding for roads, bridges and other transportation projects.
December 16, 2024
map of transportation voting results
Gear
7th Day of Construction Gifts: Candles That Smell Like 2-Stroke Oil
It smells as if “you rode a dirt bike through Hobby Lobby,” says one review describing the accuracy of the scent.
December 13, 2024
a 2 stroke oil candle
Safety
Worker Wins $2M Jury Award After Electrocuted Inside Trench
The power line, which was cut by an excavator bucket, was actually 7 feet 8 inches away from where it was marked, according to the lawsuit.
December 12, 2024
stock image marking for underground utilities
Contractor of the Year
Equipment World Names 2025 Contractor of the Year Finalists
The 12 finalists hail from diverse areas of the industry and country, and one will be named Contractor of the Year in March.
December 12, 2024
2024 Contractor of the Year Finalist Class
Roadbuilding
Arkansas DOT Employee Struck and Killed in Work Zone by DOT Truck
Brandon Lee Jones fell from the back of a truck while collecting cones and was struck by an Arkansas DOT vehicle.
December 11, 2024
head shot of brandon lee jones
Gear
5th Day of Construction Gifts: CloudSole Boot Inserts
These insoles provide a “float-on-air feel” for those who stand on their feet all day, the company says.
December 11, 2024
CloudSole Boot Inserts
Roadbuilding
10 Hurricane-Damaged Bridges in S.C. to Get Emergency Replacement
The bridges were damaged beyond repair by Hurricanes Helene and Debby. Work is scheduled to begin in early 2025 and take about eight months.
December 10, 2024
scdot workers put up road closed sign
Gear
3rd Day of Construction Gifts: WR Performance Total Wash Cannon Kit
Give the gift of a clean truck this year with a WR Performance cartridge and cannon kit.
December 9, 2024
a tire being washed with a wr performance cannon
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