Category: Construction Business
Locating Issues a Persistent Cause of Utility Damages
Underground utilities were damaged in an estimated 468,000 excavation-related incidents in 2020, according to the DIRT Report released last month by the Common Ground Alliance (CGA). Despite those numbers being
Read MorePolaris Launches Mid-Size Pro XD UTV as a Truck Alternative on the Jobsite
Polaris has rolled out a new mid-size entry to its Pro XD Commercial lineup of UTVs, designed for hauling workers and tools around construction sites. The mid-size UTV, which stands
Read MoreRe-energised Kier tops September contracts league
Kier has bounced back with a winning streak of contract wins after getting its finances back on track. The firm top September’s contracts league with a haul of 22 project
Read More“Minimum Swing with Maximum Space”: JCB’s New 245XR Excavator
JCB has expanded its X Series of excavators with the reduced tailswing 28-ton 245XR while maintaining the lineup’s spacious cab. Between 2018 and 2019, JCB rolled out five X Series
Read MoreFrom Brooms to Blowers, 11 Attachments for Clearing Snow
Winter weather is close at hand, so it’s time to start thinking about snow-clearing equipment. Contractors have a variety of attachments to choose from to equip their construction equipment or
Read More15 Proven Ways To Recruit Construction Dealer Techs
The ever-present dealer technician shortage had us thinking it might be a good time to revisit some of the best construction equipment tech recruiting tips we’ve received from dealers and rental
Read MoreUnion 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
Read MoreDozers 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.
Read More12 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
Read MoreHow 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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