10. $760 B INVEST Act Passes House, Industry Approval Mixed
The funding package, which is intended to help shape a larger infrastructure package under discussion in the U.S. Senate and White House, would reauthorize surface transportation programs that are set to expire Sept. 30
9. As Temperatures Rise So Do Construction Worker Heat Risks
Heat-related construction worker fatalities are rising along with average summer temps. NIOSH offers key steps to help keep workers safe when things heat up on your jobsites
Updates to American Concrete Institute's CCS-1(10) Slabs-on-Ground educational document offers important new guidance on placing with today's laser-guided screeds and finishing with walk-behind and riding power equipment
7. Traton Finalizes Navistar Acquisition
Combining TRATON’s leading position in the European and South American markets with Navistar’s strong presence in North America lays the foundation for a premier company with a global reach and complimentary capabilities
6. Winning More Pavement Bids With Drone Technology
How one contractor started using drones on his jobs and how it is propelling his business forward
5. How Fast is the 702-hp 2021 Ram 1500 TRX, Really?
A 702-horsepower, 650-lbs.-feet of torque, Hellcat-derived supercharged 6.2-liter V8 under the hood sent Cars.com to the drag strip with this 6,350-lb. off-road pickup
4. Material Shortages Have Contractors in Crisis Mode
From paint shortages to labor challenges, contractors are faced with turbulent times as the economy is rebounding after the coronavirus pandemic, supply chain logistics and a fury of wild weather
3. Researchers Develop Autonomous Excavator System for "Un-crewed" Excavation
The robotic excavator system integrates perception, planning and control capabilities to enable material loading over a long duration with no human intervention
2. The 4 Most Common Construction Injuries (And How To Prevent Them)
Despite increasing focus on construction safety, the latest numbers aren’t great. Here are the keys to avoiding the four main hazards that keep adding injuries
1. UTVs Provide Cost-effective Jobsite Transport
Stop beating up your full-size pickups while efficiently moving people and materials around the jobsite