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Business and Software
Nonresidential Construction Loses Jobs in January, Says ABC

The construction industry lost 3,000 jobs on net in January 2021, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of ...

February 8, 2021
Business and Software
Construction Employment Declined in 2020 in Majority of Metro Areas as Shrinking List of Nonresidential Projects Outweighs...

Construction employment decreased from December 2019 to December 2020 in more than half of the nation’s metro areas despite a surge in...

February 5, 2021
Business and Software
Robots to Crops: John Deere Adds New Companies to Its 2021 Startup Collaborator

John Deere is investing heavily in the future. Here’s an example: Deere & Company recently announced the companies that will be pa...

February 5, 2021
Business and Software
Construction Employment Continues to Perform Better than Many Other Occupational Groups, Says ABC

As the nation struggles with the economic effects from the COVID-19 pandemic, construction employment continues to perform better than many ...

February 4, 2021
Business and Software
NAHB: Builder Confidence in the 55+ Housing Market Remains High in Fourth Quarter

Builder confidence in the single-family 55+ housing market remained high in the fourth quarter, inching down one point from an all-time high...

February 4, 2021
Hand Tools
Dexterity, Grip and Cut Protection: Dig These New Brass Knuckle Gloves

OSHA estimates that more than 70 percent of hand and arm injuries could be prevented with the proper protective equipment. Lack of complianc...

February 4, 2021
Industry Events
The Trenchless Tradeshow No-Dig Is Still Going Live in Orlando, Early Registration Ends Feb. 5

Here’s some reminder news about an excellent tradeshow our company Benjamin Media helps put on. The NASTT 2021 No-Dig Show will conven...

February 3, 2021
Hand Tools
Hypertherm is accepting applications for its Spark Something Great educational welding grant (get the deets!)

Hypertherm, a U.S. based manufacturer of industrial cutting systemsand software, is now accepting applications for its Spark Something Great...

February 3, 2021
Business and Software
Fuel Me Announces Launch of Innovative Cloud-Based Fuel Purchasing and Roadside Assistance App

Fuel Me is the first-of-its-kind cloud-based technology platform that allows customers in the commercial transportation and construction ind...

February 3, 2021
Business and Software
JCB Named Supplier of the Year by United Rentals for the Second Year in a Row

Congrats are in order! Construction equipment manufacturer, JCB North America, was recognized this month by United Rentals Inc. as its 2020 ...

February 3, 2021
Compact Track Loaders
Kubota Introduces New SVL97-2 Compact Track Loader

Kubota Tractor Corporation unveiled the newest member of its compact track loader line with the SVL97-2. The new SVL97-2 offers increased pr...

February 2, 2021
Business and Software
Doosan Bobcat Signs Multi-Year Agreement with Synchrony

Global compact equipment leader Doosan Bobcat North America today announced a multi-year agreement with Synchrony, a premier consumer financ...

February 2, 2021
Business and Software
Construction Spending Diverges in December with Slump in Private Nonresidential Sector, Mixed Public Work and Boom in...

Demand for Nonresidential Construction and Public Works Will Decline Amid Ongoing Pandemic Concerns, Worsening State and Local Budgets as As...

February 2, 2021
Business and Software
NTEA Announces Truck Equipment Electrical Basics Online Courses

NTEA launched Truck Equipment Electrical Basics, a new online course series developed in partnership with e-learning platform Electude. This...

February 1, 2021