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...
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Streumaster Brings New SW 218 TC Binding Agent Spreader to U.S.
Operators can spread up to 12.3 pounds per square foot at 1.2 mph for soil stabilization. It can also be
Ben Thorpe
04:19
Industry Roundup: Two Large Kubota Dealers Announce Partnership Venture
Texas Kubota dealers Ewald Kubota and Lansdowne-Moody Company announced a partnership venture earlier this month. Also, news from...
Ben Thorpe
22:21
The New Hamm HD 9 VV Tandem Roller: Clear Side Drum & “Wasp Body” Design
Clear sides on the drum of the Hamm HD 9 VV allows operators to get right up to the curb...
Ben Thorpe
14:20
Kubota Reports 2% Drop in Construction Equipment Revenue
Revenue, however, is still up year-over-year when looking at the last nine months, and North American sales have been a
Ben Thorpe
07:20
CNH to Pull Back Production Amid Lower Demand & High Dealer Inventories
With forecasts of 2024 construction revenue dropping more than 20% this year, the owner of Case CE has said it
Ben Thorpe
05:20
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...
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
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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...
