Sentences Handed Down in 6-Year Georgia Concrete Bid-Rigging Scheme
They submitted rigged bids and issued coordinated price-increase letters for ready-mix concrete, with one company paying a $20...
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Ben Thorpe
06:23
Equipment Dealers: Customers Return Now That Election is Over
Dealers saw contractors holding back on purchases due to uncertainty about the presidential election, but now see customers ready...
Ben Thorpe
00:30
Poll: 50% of Contractors Report Project Backlog of 3 Months or Less
When asked what factors are impacting their backlog, several contractors pointed to a struggling economy and rising interest rates...
Ben Thorpe
23:22
Construction Industry Reacts to Donald Trump’s Election Victory
Construction industry groups expressed eagerness to collaborate with the new president on addressing industry issues...
Ben Thorpe
11:21
Dali Ship Owners Settle Federal Lawsuit for $102M Over Baltimore Bridge Collapse
The container ship destroyed the Key Bridge in Baltimore on March 26, killing six construction workers and costing over $100
Ben Thorpe
11:20
Volvo CE Net Sales Drop 34% in North America for 3Q
“We are living in turbulent times and, like other companies, are feeling the effects of a market slowdown,” CEO says...
Ben Thorpe
08:19
Mississippi Bridge Collapse Kills 3 Construction Workers, Injures 4
The Strong River Bridge unexpectedly collapsed during demolition work to make way for a new bridge...
Ben Thorpe
13:34
New Texas Segment Approved for Future I-27 Ports-to-Plains Corridor
The ultimate plan for the interstate, designated in 2022, is to extend from Mexico to Canada...
Ben Thorpe
15:27
Survey: Contractors Focus on Price, Brand, Dealer When Buying Equipment
Two-thirds of contractors responding to our survey said they consider at least two brands before purchasing heavy equipment...
Ben Thorpe
13:33
FHWA Releases $802M to Repair Roads, Bridges Damaged by Natural Disasters
The money will go to 36 states and two territories – see which areas will receive funding...
