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As Gen Z moves into the trades at a faster pace than previous generations, construction and other blue-collar organizations have a unique opportunity to build a skilled, tech-savvy and entrepreneurial workforce.

6 Ways the Construction Industry Can Retain Gen Z Workers

The labor market has undergone changes since 2019, especially regarding career and education choices. More young workers are considering alternatives to traditional four-year degrees.

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8 Red Flags to Watch For When Hiring for Your Construction Jobsite

Wolverine's Brent Dykstra Talks Worksite Foot Injury and Protection

Hyundai Expands Tracked Dozer Line With HD130 Model

Top 5 Worksites for Electric Equipment

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Chair Jerome Powell answers reporters' questions at a recent press conference.

Federal Reserve Issues Another Rate Cut

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Concrete Conventions & Tradeshows for 2025

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Deere is offering a training session for equipment operators in December in Arizona.

Deere Adds Training for Equipment Operators

One of the most effective ways to manage construction costs is by selecting materials that balance cost and quality.

4 Practical Ways to Reduce Construction Costs Without Hurting Quality

Toyota Material Handling held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the company’s AutoStore installation within its Parts Distribution Center in Columbus, Indiana. Pictured (Front L-R): Bastian Solutions Chairman Hito Matsuoka, AutoStore Director of Sales - North America Joe Elie, and Toyota Material Handling North America President & CEO Brett Wood (Back L-R): Toyota Material Handling Vice President of Aftermarket Operations Bret Bruin and Toyota Material Handling President & CEO Bill Finerty.

What Effect Will Toyota's New Distribution Center Have?

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Live From #TrimbleDimensions - The Autonomous Link-Belt Excavators 220 X4S

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Construction Industry Reacts to US Presidential Election

Several associations and organizations related to the construction industry have drafted public reactions to the U.S. presidential election.

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Financing, Insurance & Leasing

Federal Reserve Issues Another Rate Cut

Construction and related industries will likely benefit for the second interest rate cut this year.

Chair Jerome Powell answers reporters' questions at a recent press conference.

Concrete Equipment & Products

Concrete Conventions & Tradeshows for 2025

This short list includes a wide range of events covering all kinds of areas in the concrete industry. Take a look and see which you will be attending in 2025.

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Financing, Insurance & Leasing

Helping to Solve The Housing Crisis: Turning Corporate Into Residential

Gallagher Construction

Economic necessity has driven a surge in adaptive reuse with office buildings being converted into multi-family housing options and shopping malls being converted into residential units with adjacent entertainment facilities.

Before 2023, about 40 office buildings a year, nationwide, were converted into multifamily housing and other uses. In 2023, there were 100 conversions—a 150% increase.

Volvo CE Upgrades Straight Boom Demolition Excavators

Volvo Construction Equipment

The new and improved 40-ton EC400 Straight Boom crawler excavator is replacing the EC380E Straight Boom, while the 30-ton EC300 Straight Boom is the enhanced model following the previous generation EC300E Straight Boom.

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2024 Asphalt Paver Spec Guide

Asphalt Contractor Premium Content

The 2024 Asphalt Paver Spec Guide compares over 75 models from top brands like Vögele and Caterpillar, detailing specs on engine power, dimensions, and paving speeds. It’s a vital resource for contractors seeking high-performance pavers.

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Concrete Materials

Proactive Concrete: 4 Questions on Direct Air Carbon Capture

Carbon Capture & Commercialization

There are other sources of CO2 than at the cement plant. Four questions on direct air carbon capture and its use within the concrete industry.

An artistic rendition of the CO2 capture units (not actual installation).

Business Services

Industry Associations: What's In It For Me?

Illinois Land Improvement Contractors Association (ILICA)

The short answer is “more than you can imagine.”

As a member of an association, one of the most significant benefits for certain folks is the impact that they can make within their industry or their area of focus simply by being a part of that group with similar interests and goals.

Financing, Insurance & Leasing

ISM Services Index Up for October 2024

Institute for Supply Management (ISM)

Economic activity in the services sector, which includes construction, expanded for the fourth consecutive month in October, according to the nation’s purchasing and supply executives in the latest Services ISM Report on Business.

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Understanding EPDs (Part 1)

Building Transparency

This Digging Deeper podcast episode features insight on understanding EPD – environmental product declarations - from Mikaela DeRousseau of Building Transparency.

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Planers & Milling Machines

Advanced Asphalt Milling Techniques | No Edge Lines Season 2 Episode 5

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Thinking of adding a milling machine to your asphalt business? Or have you recently purchased one and want to get more efficient and more productive? There are lots of ways to level-up your milling game.

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Pavement Maintenance

Pavement Awards Nominations Close At Midnight!

Category awards include paving, sealcoating, striping, video content, a contractor and a sweeper of the year, and more. Submissions close Nov. 1!

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