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Heading to World of Concrete next week Be sure to check out Hitachi Construction Machinery-Americas' ZX85USB-5 excavator showcased in booth #C5461. Part of Hitachi's ultrashort-class excavator line, the ZX85USB-5 provides nimble...
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Construction Angels is a 501 c 3 Non-Profit organization that provides immediate financial assistance and grief counseling to the spouse and children left behind after a construction worker has lost their life on a jobsite. They also offer...
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The Toro Co. recently welcomed two additional equipment dealers to its expanding distribution network. The new dealers will carry the full line of Toro underground equipment, including directional drills, compact utility loaders, trenchers,...
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Twelve Manufacturers Size Up their Excavator Lines
The excavator has become a staple in the utility construction industry. From digging and backfilling to moving and placing pipe, it’s the go-to machine to get the job done. Read more
Utility Consolidation and Its Impact on Transmission and Distribution Contractors
The pursuit of growth for public companies to maintain a stable dividend platform is a ceaseless endeavor. In the utility industry, that growth largely comes from three different avenues. Read more
Show and Tell
If a dog is man’s best friend, consider the excavator a utility contractor’s closest confidante. This hard-working piece of equipment helps crews dig into a project and complete their to-do lists with ease and confidence. Read more
Inside Washington
New Year, New Congress, New Opportunity
Every two years, our great country endures a shift as a result of the November election. Most of these shifts, over the course of our great history, have been incremental and small. Midterm elections largely oppose the President, more so in the second term. Read more
Safety
OSHA’s Top 10 Employer Responsibilities
It does not matter if employees are working in an office or in a trench, employers have a responsibility to provide workers with a safe place to work. When the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act was established in 1970, the regulations included employer responsibilities. Start the New Year off right by ensuring that the CEO and managers at all levels within a company know and understand what these responsibilities are. Read more
