10. 7 Tips of Successful Paving Jobs
Whether it’s a residential or commercial paving project, these best practices can help paving contractors ensure they are setting the job up for success
9. Bipartisan Solutions to Rebuild America’s Infrastructure
The Problem Solvers Caucus released a new report of bipartisan policy recommendations to build a strong, successful 21st Century infrastructure network for America
8. What Should a Crane Operator Watch Out for at a Jobsite?
A list of seven factors a crane operator should look for prior to and while operating a crane at the jobsite, providing safety to the operators, site workers, equipment and project area
7. Heavy Equipment Operator Program Helping to Advance Careers in Construction
Programs all over the country are working to fill the pipeline of workers starting with high school. Here's why Ocean County Vocational Technical School amped up their program for these in-demand careers
6. Michael Keaton's Next Project is in Building, Brings 100s of Green Jobs to Pittsburgh
Michael Keaton, best known for his role as Batman and The Vulture in Marvel's Spider-Man movies, partnered with sustainable concrete alternative company Nexii
5. Repeal of Stepped-Up Basis Tax Provision Would Be Costly to Family-owned Businesses and Economy
A study indicates a potential repeal of the popular inheritance tax provision could place undo tax burdens on inherited businesses, result in 80,000 fewer jobs and reduce U.S. GDP by $100 billion over 10 years
4. Work Zone Fatalities Reach 15-Year High
In 2019, the most recent year for which data are available, 842 people died in highway work-zone crashes compared to 757 the year before. The 11.2-percent increase is the largest percentage increase of highway work zone fatalities since 2006
3. 'Uber' of Construction Turning Heads
Curri, a drop-in construction delivery fleet, recently received investor funding
2. World’s Largest Construction Trade Show Postponed to October 2022
The global event was originally scheduled to be held from April 4 to 10, 2022, but ongoing uncertainties related to the COVID-19 pandemic led the show organizer to delay the event to October 24 to 30
1. Differences Between Republican Infrastructure Plan & Biden's American Jobs Plan
This infographic shows a spending comparison between the $568 billion Republican proposal and Biden's more expansive one, which includes funds for schools and eldercare