Category: Construction News
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Milwaukee Tool Expands Hand Tool Lineup with New Multi-Bit Driver
Delivering on the versatility and access demands of the professional trades, Milwaukee® expands their lineup of fastening solutions. Optimized for various fastening applications and tight spaces, the 6-in-1 Stubby Multi-Bit Screwdriver measures 3” in length and includes four bits and two nut drivers. The 2PC Multi-Bit Screwdriver Set includes Milwaukee’s 11-in-1 Multi-Bit Screwdriver and 6-in-1…
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Caterpillar Announces Leadership Shift, Joe Creed Named CEO
After eight years as CEO and nearly 45 years of service, Caterpillar Inc. Chairman and CEO D. James Umpleby III will become executive chairman of the board effective May 1. Chief Operating Officer (COO) Joseph E. Creed, a 28-year Caterpillar veteran, will succeed him as CEO and join the Board of Directors May 1. After…
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Sgro Appointed President of Yanmar Compact Equipment North America
Anna Christine Sgro has been appointed president of Yanmar Compact Equipment’s North American region. In this position, she will focus on enhancing organizational integration, improving financial performance and driving customer success through innovative product and service development. Together with her team, she aims to establish Yanmar CE as a leader in the compact equipment industry…
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Komatsu Announces CEO Transition Plans
Komatsu America Corp. has announced Rod Schrader will step down from his chairman and CEO roles on March 31, and will fully retire effective June 30, 2025. Rod Bull will become CEO of Komatsu North America Corp. effective April 1. Bull currently serves as executive vice president of Komatsu’s North America region. Bull has nearly…
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World of Asphalt 2025: Live Coverage [updating]
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in Application, Asphalt, Asphalt Pavers, Asphalt Plants, Asphalt Recycling, Asphalt Tack Distributors, Blacktop, Business, Conexpo, Construction News, Construction Technology, Equipment, events, Featured, Infrastructure, Maintenance, Pavement Maintenance, Pavement Marking & Striping, Pavement Preservation & Maintenance, Plant Components, Production, Sustainability, SweepersHere we are folks! This is the main event for the asphalt industry and it will be a full two years before we see the next World of Asphalt! It’s an exciting week, and we will be bringing all the latest news, products, events, and so much more every day. This will be your LIVE…
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World of Asphalt 2025: Full Recap And Highlights
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in Application, Asphalt, Asphalt Pavers, Asphalt Plants, Asphalt Recycling, Asphalt Tack Distributors, Blacktop, Business, Conexpo, Construction News, Construction Technology, Equipment, events, Featured, Infrastructure, Maintenance, Pavement Maintenance, Pavement Marking & Striping, Pavement Preservation & Maintenance, Plant Components, Production, Sustainability, SweepersHere we are folks! This is the main event for the asphalt industry and it will be a full two years before we see the next World of Asphalt! It’s an exciting week, and we will be bringing all the latest news, products, events, and so much more every day.This will be your LIVE portal…
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$1.248 Trillion was Spent in Nonresidential Construction in January
According to an analysis by the Associated Builders and Contractors of published data from the U.S. Census Bureau, national nonresidential construction spending increased 0.1% in January. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.248 trillion. However, their economist expresses some concern. 12 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories, spending was up on a monthly…
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Fayat to Acquire Mecalac | For Construction Pros
The FAYAT Group has announced it has signed an agreement for the acquisition of the MECALAC Group by the FAYAT Group. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval by the relevant competition authorities and is expected to be completed by the end of the first half of 2025. Mecalac is a manufacturer of compact construction…
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World Of Asphalt Preview Guide 2025
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in Aggregates, Application, Asphalt, Asphalt Pavers, Asphalt Plants, Asphalt Recycling, Asphalt Tack Distributors, Automation Systems, Blacktop, Compaction, Construction News, Construction Technology, Dirt Work, Equipment, events, Featured, Maintenance, Mastics, Material Transfer Vehicles, Milling, Mix Design, Patching, Pavement Maintenance, Pavement Marking & Striping, Pavement Preservation & Maintenance, Paving, Plant Components, Plants, Preservation, Production, Rejuvenators, Sealcoating, Striping, Sweepers, Sweeping, TechnologyContractors, manufacturers, and all the biggest brands from the asphalt industry will be in attendance for the 2025 World of Asphalt show and conference (WOA) during the week of March 25-27 in St. Louis, MO. The best way to get the most from your time at the expo is to have a good plan. Whether…
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Why This New Republican Bill Won’t Save The Highway Trust Fund
Discussions about the insolvency of the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) have been happening since the early 2000s, and I wrote in 2023 how the booming EV market was going to make matters worse. While several committee hearings were held during the Biden administration, neither the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) nor the Inflation Reduction…