Industry Roundup: National Equipment Dealers buys Richardson

National Equipment Dealers (NED) has bought Richardson Service 1991, expanding its organization in South Carolina. Based in Conway, South Carolina, Richardson specializes in construction, forestry and compact equipment and will

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Track workers dive clear from train after safety blunder

Two track workers had a near miss from a passenger train following a mix-up over line possession. A Rail Accident Investigation Branch report into the incident in July detailed the

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Union raises safety fears over HS2 site

Construction union Unite is raising safety concerns after it claims a spate of serious accidents have hit the HS2 section being delivered by the Skanska/Costain/ Strabag (SCS) joint venture in

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Dozers Decked Out with Tech: Pushing Dirt is Getting Easier

The market is full of new dozers and those new dozers are full of new technology. The new tech includes increased automation features to make the machines easier to operate.

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How to Solve Your Construction Labor Shortage

Still looking for the proverbial easy button to fill your talent pipeline? We hate to break it to you: there isn’t one. “If you’re in this industry and not being

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12 Road Projects Named Finalists for America’s Transportation Awards

After months of regional competitions, 12 road construction projects have been chosen as finalists for America’s Transportation Awards. The awards, sponsored by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation

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Deere: Split With Hitachi Allows It to Flex Technology Muscle

What was behind the surprising Deere-Hitachi excavator split announced in August? What will this mean for Deere customers of both brands? PRuccoloJohn Deereerhaps a better question is what it won’t

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How to Repaint Construction Equipment

It’s tedious, time-consuming and often overlooked. A fresh paint job may not be on the top of your preventive maintenance priority list, but it’s a critical step to extend the

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