Top 10 Construction Stories This Week: Deere VP Explains the Hitachi Excavator JV Dissolution

Most-read construction stories include which construction workers need a COVID vaccine, OSHA taking steps to combat hazards of extreme heat, act now to avoid missing Section 179 tax deductions, why construction-worker suicide rates are sky high

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Cu Persistent Weakness AbcAssociated Builders and Contractors10. Persistent Construction Backlog Weakness Finally Douses Contractor Confidence

Construction Confidence Index readings for sales, profit margins and staffing levels all lost ground, as high materials and labor costs and scarce job-site talent have conspired to put more projects on hold

 

Cu Labor Tech©elenabsl – stock.adobe.com9. The Construction Labor Shortage: Overcoming Adversity with Workforce Management

As one generation tries to pass the reins to the next, it’s become increasingly difficult to hang on to up-and-coming talent. Our suggestion on battling the labor shortage? Retain the employees you currently have first          

 

Cu Hcss Bravo HcssHCSS8. HCSS to Be Acquired by Thoma Bravo

HCSS, a supplier of estimating, operations, and fleet management software, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Thoma Bravo

 

Cu Usage Charges7. Road Usage Charges Strike Controversy

There is growing concern from officials and state representatives about the national pilot program for a vehicle miles traveled fee, proposed in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

 

Cu Concrete Marble Bradley CoomesBradley Coomes6. How I Make Concrete Marble

How Bradley Coomes, owner of Coomes Custom Concrete Creations, creates a marbling effect for concrete countertops and concrete tabletops

 

5. Study Examines Why Construction Workers Have Such High Suicide Rates

Study ponders the question of why suicide is so prevalent in construction in order to raise awareness during National Suicide Prevention Awareness MonthCu High Suicide Rates Workwear GuruWorkwear Guru

 

Cu 179 Tax Deductions Acbm StaffACBM staff4. Buy Early in 2021 So You Don't Miss Out on Section 179 Tax Deductions

To avoid being shut out on of Section 179 benefits, take supply chain delays into account with construction equipment purchases




 

Cu Heat Exposure Getty ImagesGetty Images3. OSHA to Take Further Steps to Combat Hazards of Extreme Heat Exposure

OSHA announces enhanced, expanded intervention, and enforcement, to protect workers from hazards of extreme heat, both indoors and out

 

Cu Covid Vaccine Jimmy Freedom FacebookJimmy Freedom, Facebook2. Will Construction Workers Need a COVID Vaccine?

Due to Biden's Executive Orders, Federal and State directives will now require contractors working on certain projects to ensure their workers are vaccinated against COVID-19 or tested weekly

 

Cu Deere Hitachi31. Constructor: Hear Deere VP Domenic Ruccolo Explain the Hitachi Excavator JV Dissolution

In this first episode of the new Constructor podcast, Editor-in-Chief Wayne Grayson talks with Deere VP Domenic Ruccolo about the Hitachi JV dissolution and why Deere is excited for new-found independence in excavator design and manufacturing

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