Tag: construction
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One year into pandemic, contractors continue to face serious challenges
Read More →: One year into pandemic, contractors continue to face serious challengesSoaring material costs, supply chain issues and project cancellations continue to affect the construction industry more than one year into the pandemic.
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Construction employment down 61,000 in February 2021
Read More →: Construction employment down 61,000 in February 2021Construction employment slumped from January to February, the first decline since April 2020, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.
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Safety Tips: Preparing for MSHA inspection season
Read More →: Safety Tips: Preparing for MSHA inspection seasonWith production season ramping up, Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) inspectors are once again descending upon operations. Safety columnist Nick Scala…
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Report: Construction spending up to start 2021
Read More →: Report: Construction spending up to start 2021Construction spending improved 1.7 percent in January to a total of $1.52 trillion, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.
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Caterpillar exec elected to AEM’s construction equipment board
Read More →: Caterpillar exec elected to AEM’s construction equipment boardOtto Breitschwerdt, a vice president at Caterpillar, has been elected to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ (AEM) construction equipment board.
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Visualizing the future for industry trade shows
Read More →: Visualizing the future for industry trade showsWhat’s ahead for construction industry trade shows is somewhat uncertain as producers and contractors adapt to new ways of doing business.
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Excavator model is Doosan’s largest to date
Read More →: Excavator model is Doosan’s largest to dateThe new Doosan DX800LC-7 is well-suited for heavy construction and infrastructure work, as well as removing overburden and loading material.
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Report: Construction backlogs on the rise
Read More →: Report: Construction backlogs on the riseAnirban Basu, chief economist of Associated Builders and Contractors, says he expects the construction industry to see growth in the months ahead.