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Ritchie Bros. Sells More Than $179 Million of Equipment at Five-Day Auction
Ritchie Bros., the world's largest industrial auctioneer, sold a record-breaking 10,500-plus equipment items and trucks at its premier global auction last week in Orlando, Fla. The five-day unreserved public auction Feb. 16-20 attracted...
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Viewpoint Launches Resource Management
At World of Concrete this year, Viewpoint Construction Software had its largest presence ever with two booths in the Technology Pavilion. The company showcased a variety of its offerings including ProContractor by Viewpoint, Viewpoint For...
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Wacker Neuson Crowns 2015 Trowel Challenge Competition Winners
Perfect weather conditions and large crowds made for an exciting finish at Wacker Neuson's seventh annual Trowel Challenge competition at the 2015 World of Concrete. Each year, Wacker Neuson's high speed trowel challenge draws fans to watch...
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Cover Story

Preparing for the Unknown
How does a business plan for disaster? When a shareholder involved in the operations of a closely held business dies or becomes disabled, how do the remaining shareholders minimize the disruption of regular business operations? Read more

Featured Stories

Taking a Stand
Even though the Supreme Court of the United States brought harassment claims to the forefront with two significant 1998 decisions, it seems as though some individuals still don’t get how serious the issue actually is. Read more

Protect Your Business in 2015 with Contractors Errors and Omissions Coverage
In today’s competitive environment and uncertain economy, utility and excavation contractors need the right insurance coverage to help safeguard against their toughest risks. Read more

Protect Your Crew with Trench Shoring and Shielding Systems
When a project calls for a crew to head down into a trench, it’s vital to have the right equipment to safely do the job. More than 400 workers have been killed in trench- and excavation-related accidents annually in the United States, and several thousand more have been seriously injured. Read more

Pump Showcase
Our February Pump Showcase features Atlas Copco, BJM Pumps, Gorman Rupp and Honda Power Equipment. Read more

Supporting the Families of Fallen Construction Workers
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. Read more

Inside Washington

Will This Time Be Different?
The State of the Union address before Congress is almost always full of rhetoric, but short on details. We expect some iteration of the phrase, “the state of our economy is strong,” but the rest is largely an outline of the President’s priorities for the upcoming year. Read more

Safety

Understanding and Using Self-Retracting Lifelines (SRLs)
Protecting workers from falls is a major concern within all parts of the construction industry, including utility construction. Read more