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JCB Launches ‘Be Your Own Boss’ Program to Empower Construction Entrepreneurs

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JCB launches the Be Your Own Boss program to empower Hispanic construction professionals with tools, training and financing to start and grow their own businesses. The initiative offers bilingual support,…

Construction Equipment

Slag Cement Association Announces Record-Breaking Shipments in 2025

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The Slag Cement Association announced a record 4 million metric tons of slag cement shipments in 2025, driven by rising demand for durable, low-carbon construction materials. Growth was boosted by…

Construction Equipment

Gaffert Goes Long With Grove GMK5250XL-1 in Amsterdam

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Dutch company Gaffert used the Grove GMK5250XL-1 crane for precise high-rise glass panel installation at Amsterdam's Edge building. With a 257.5 ft. main boom, hydraulic jib and 77 tons of…

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VIDEO: Mack Trucks redesigns PartsASIST online platform

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Mack Trucks has shared a comprehensive redesign of its PartsASIST online parts-ordering platform, delivering a modernized user interface, faster performance, and new tools designed to simplify the parts-purchasing experience for…

Power Industry

The Biggest Mistakes Substation Operators Make

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Operating an electrical substation leaves a zero margin for error. The critical mistakes operators make, from bypassing interlocks and improper grounding to rushing and ignoring PPE — rarely stem from…

Construction Equipment

Construction Employment Rises By 9,000 In April

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Construction employment rose by 9,000 jobs in April 2026, driven by gains in nonresidential construction, especially data centers. Residential jobs fell by 10,400. Wages increased 4.8% over the year. Industry…

Construction Equipment

Liebherr Wheeled Excavators A 909 Compact, A 911 Compact Litronic Receive Highest Red Dot Design Award Honor

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Liebherr’s A 909 Compact and A 911 Compact wheeled excavators won the prestigious Red Dot: Best of the Best award for 2026. These compact machines offer top efficiency, the largest…

Construction Equipment

All the Work You Don’t See

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A complex HVAC removal in downtown Cleveland involved months of planning and precise coordination. ALL Erection & Crane Rental used a 770-ton crane to lift four 15,000-lb units during a…

Construction Equipment

McCoy C&F Names Krapfl New Safety Coordinator

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McCoy Construction & Forestry named Matt Krapfl as their new safety coordinator. With more than 20 years of industry experience, Krapfl previously held leadership roles at Foodliner, including fleet manager…

Construction Equipment

MassDOT Wins FP2 Sorenson Award

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MassDOT won the 2025 James B. Sorenson Award for Excellence in Pavement Preservation for its 20+ years of commitment to proactive data-driven and equitable pavement management. As a leader in…