Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) recognized top construction projects in 2013 at the 24 th annual Excellence in Construction Awards in Maui, Hawaii on Feb. 11, 2014.'

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Construction Equipment

MAY 31, 2018

The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) trade association recent Construction Economic Update provided this graphic that shows every $1 billion in extra construction spending generates an average of at least 6,300 construction jobs.

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Fieldwire

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Construction is essential to many facets of your life. Electrician The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) says the job market for electricians will grow by 6% over the next decade, making it an in-demand position in the construction industry. Here are meaningful careers to consider and how you can positively impact those around you.

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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 1, 2015

ABC 12 News has the video. Another camera captured him opening up the cab, starting the engine and backing it out for loading and then driving off with the equipment. A surveillance video captured a thief stealing a Bobcat skid-steer worth more than $30,000. The theft was completed in less than 10 minutes.

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Fieldwire

MARCH 1, 2022

There are many reasons a construction project may be considered a ‘success’. Coming in on budget is obviously important, but another factor is on-time completion, undoubtedly one of the most important attributes for any construction project. However, few workplaces are as inherently complex and varied as a construction site.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 10, 2016

As promised, the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) and its ABC Southeast Texas Chapter announced Friday they filed a lawsuit challenging the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces final rule, commonly referred to as the “blacklisting” rule, which was released Aug. 25, 2016.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 26, 2024

A massive fire took hold of a construction site in Charlotte, NC. According to ABC News , the fire started accidentally in a spray insulation foam trailer. Construction sites face fire-related incidents daily. Startling data from OSHA states that burn-related injuries make up 5% of fatalities in construction sites.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 28, 2023

The last few years have been tough on the construction industry, requiring businesses to rapidly adapt to changes in the supply chain and industry demands — while also handling struggles with finding workers or maintaining schedules. Top 2023 Construction Events & Conferences This list is organized chronologically.

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Construction backlog for large contractors reached a new peak of 14.06 months during the second quarter of 2016, according to the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Construction Backlog Indicator (CBI) released this week.

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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 29, 2016

According to Marketwatch.com, ABC Supply , headquartered in Beloit, Wisconsin announced Monday it has entered an agreement with USG Corporation to buy L&W Supply, located in Roselle, Illinois, from USG for $670 million in cash. The deal is expected to close before the end of 2016.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 6, 2022

Over the past couple of years, the construction industry has had to rapidly adapt to shifting markets and industry-wide challenges, which has resulted in new customer expectations. Construction events, conferences, and trade shows provide dynamic, hands-on moments to stay ahead of trends, opportunities, and risks. 2022 is no exception.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 31, 2016

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), ABC of Arkansas and a coalition of stakeholders announced they have filed a joint lawsuit challenging the final “persuader rule” issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) on March 24, 2016.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 29, 2020

A construction project Fresno, California, provides unique learning opportunities for Fresno Unified students of all ages, ABC 30 reports. Thanks to a labor agreement with the soon-to-be built Juan Felipe Herrera Elementary School, district high school students will learn construction skills from…

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Construction Junkie

AUGUST 31, 2020

After being enforced for a little over 2 years, the 2018 beryllium standards for construction are being revised to clarify the administration’s standards, and simplify and improve compliance, after pushback from industry groups.

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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Providing more evidence of a strengthening economy, Associated Builders and Contractors’ (ABC) Construction Backlog Indicator (CBI) released today has set a record as it expanded to 9.45 months during the third quarter of 2017, up 9.8 CBI is up by 0.8 months, or 9.2 percent, on a year-over-year basis.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 7, 2022

There are many advantages to being a small construction firm. Like most SMBs, small-scale construction companies run on fewer resources. Their teams and budgets are leaner, so every investment must be carefully considered—particularly when it comes to tools like construction management software. . Let’s get started. .

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Construction Equipment

MAY 31, 2018

The Associated Builders and Contractors ( ABC ) trade association recent Construction Economic Update provided this graphic that shows that for every $1 billion in extra construction spending generates an average of at least 6,300 construction jobs.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 20, 2020

According to ABC 15 Arizona, Phoenix is applying cool… Arizona State University researchers are working with the city of Phoenix on a pilot program studying the use of "cool pavement" to reduce heat island effect, a phenomenon that raises temperatures in urban areas covered by asphalt and concrete.

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 5, 2020

A Chicago-based construction company has been working all across the city to help businesses during the challenging times in the city. Chiquita Hull, owner of OW2 Construction and Design, told ABC 7 she was “crushed” when she saw the destruction that was caused in some of Chicago’s most vulnerable…

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 27, 2020

Working in construction during the coronavirus pandemic has split the industry down the middle, according to a report by ABC News. On one hand, buildings, roads, and utilities need regular maintenance and upgrades. At the same time, those small worksites and sometimes unsanitary conditions are “…

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 29, 2016

“For the first time in years, some contractors are reporting that they are turning away work,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu. The Associated Builders and Contractors Association (ABC) released its Construction Backlog Indicator (CBI) for March 2016 that reflects national and regional backlog figures for the fourth quarter of 2015.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 12, 2018

February was the best month for construction employment gains since March 2007, according to Associated Builders and Contractors’ (ABC) analysis of today’s employment report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The sector added 61,000 net new jobs on a monthly basis in February, an increase of 0.9 percent.

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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 16, 2016

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Chief Economist Anirban Basu, American Institute of Architects (AIA) Chief Economist Kermit Baker and National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Chief Economist Robert Dietz predicted continued growth for the construction industry in 2017 during a joint economic forecast Monday.

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Best Practices Construction Law

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

It is very common in the construction industry that general contractors and trade contractors will hire workers through third party management companies, independent contractors, staffing agencies and labor providers. What about the construction industry? ABC Drywall hired and pays the laborer. ” So what?

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 6, 2022

The construction industry is facing some major hurdles, particularly when it comes to labor and manpower. . According to a 2022 analysis by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) , the construction industry needs 650,000 additional workers this year alone—a number that’s difficult to meet, given the highly competitive labor market.

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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 7, 2015

The construction sector added 6,000 jobs in July as the nation's unemployment rate remained at 5.3 Rising home sales helped boost the construction jobs, and manufacturers added another 15,000 employees, according to an analysis by ABC News. percent, according to data released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 3, 2015

Four new videos that include drone footage captured the construction progress on areas of the East End Crossing of the Ohio River Bridges, not accessible to the public, reports WHAS 11 abc news.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 5, 2015

The Iowa Department of Transportation is using accelerated bridge construction (ABC) to replace the Little Silver Creek Bridge in 21 days.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

ABC 5 KOCO reports that a wrecking ball swung down, and hit the man. A man was killed following an accident at a site in Johnston County, Oklahoma, after being hit by a wrecking ball that came loose from a crane. According to FOX 12, the worker was hired to move silos on the property.

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Saying that the city is in the middle of a "transportation crisis," the business leaders released a 16-page report, according to Boston's ABC affiliate,… A nonprofit group of Boston businesses called "A Better City" says $50 billion is needed to fund investments in transportation infrastructure.

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Screen shot and video from Chicago's ABC affiliate. Police says the murders appear to be isolated to the townhome in which the men were working, saying public safety is not an issue. The men were identified as Marco Ceja-Sanchez, 37, of Aurora, and David Ceja-Sanchez, 36, of Aurora. This story has been updated.

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Construction Equipment

APRIL 23, 2019

According to ABC 7 news, the car ran a red light and hit the truck, which was filled with gasoline, near 45th Street in Lyons Township. Illinois’ Harlem Avenue reopened on Sunday afternoon after a crash between a tanker truck and a car. The car was wedged underneath the truck when authorities…

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Construction Today

MAY 26, 2023

Key areas for proactive injury and hazard elimination have been identified in the organisation’s latest report Associated Builders and Contractors released its 2023 Safety Performance Report, an annual guide to safety best practices on construction jobsites and comprehensive study of the impact of the STEP Safety Management System.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Labor has been top of mind for many folks in construction, and for good reason: finding skilled team members has been increasingly difficult over the past few years. Between labor shortages and the underrepresentation of diverse groups in construction, the industry is facing a serious challenge. Construction runs in the family!

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 13, 2018

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

HOI-19 , the ABC affiliate in Peoria, Illinois, reports Caterpillar will not provide 2016 merit increases for most management and support employees, the company announced Thursday. Caterpillar spokeswoman Rachel Potts confirmed that employees were notified of the merit cancellation in an internal email. Source: CINewsnow.com.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

HOI-19 , the ABC affiliate in Peoria, Illinois, reports Caterpillar will not provide 2016 merit increases for most management and support employees, the company announced Thursday. Caterpillar spokeswoman Rachel Potts confirmed that employees were notified of the merit cancellation in an internal email. Source: CINewsnow.com.

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