Category: Featured
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76 FENCE Expands to Alabama, Mississippi with Birmingham Launch
76 FENCE, one of the nation’s fastest-growing fencing franchises, is expanding into Alabama and Mississippi with its first territories launching in the Birmingham metro market. Local entrepreneurs and Birmingham natives Caleb and Erica Kennedy will lead this new expansion as regional developers and franchise owners, combining deep expertise in sales and operations with a passion…
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Transitional Interior Designers Balance Luxury & Function in Homes
Why Transitional Design Appeals to Santa Monica Homes Transitional interior designers in Santa Monica bring a unique balance of classic charm and modern ease. In a city where coastal living meets contemporary lifestyles, homeowners crave interiors that feel both refined and welcoming. I once visited a Santa Monica beachside home where the owner struggled to…
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After 475 arrests at Georgia jobsite, feds vow more raids
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: In one of the highest profile immigration raids of President Donald Trump’s second term, hundreds of federal agents arrested 475 workers at a construction site in Georgia, the Department of Justice announced Sept. 5. Meanwhile,…
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How Propane Is Making Off-Road Fleets Cleaner on a Budget
For many years, diesel has reigned supreme in the world of off-highway vehicles and equipment, but as fleet operators continue to adapt to rising costs across industries as well as tightening long-term emissions standards, alternative fuels are becoming more prevalent. From electric to biodiesel to hydrogen, various alternative fuel types offer benefits and trade-off, particularly…
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Wirtgen Group Highlights New Machines, Digital Tools at Brazil Trade Show
Wirtgen Group is introducing several new machines and technologies at an upcoming trade show in Brazil, including the South American debut of the Vögele MINI 500 tracked paver. The compact paver is designed for small-scale tasks such as trench capping. Also on display is Ciber’s iNOVA 1200 mobile asphalt mixing plant, now equipped with new…
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DOL says it’s thinking about overtime as it provides timelines for regulations
The U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday it intends to revisit its overtime regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act but did not disclose a deadline by which to issue an update on the subject, according to a press release. DOL published its full Spring 2025 regulatory agenda via the White House Office of Management…
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Construction weighs tariff hopes, doubts in H2 2025
Listen to the article 9 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Five months after President Donald Trump’s Liberation Day on April 2, nearly every project that breaks ground carries a higher price tag. Steel, aluminum, copper and a host of other inputs today carry hefty import duties as…
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Construction Suicide Prevention Week kicks off
Monday marks the beginning of Construction Suicide Awareness Week. Contractors across the country will kick off the week with a stand down and a moment of silence in the afternoon. Other events throughout the week will incorporate education opportunities, such as toolbox talks and webinars, to raise awareness about the mental health crisis and its…
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Balfour Beatty begins next chapter with new CEO
“With significant opportunities ahead and a talented team in an industry that is rapidly evolving, I am energised by both the challenge and the responsibility. I look forward to listening, learning, and leading as we take the next steps forward, together.” View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Adapt and thrive: How a flexible fleet model can keep construction moving
The construction industry has always required a high degree of flexibility: Seasonal cycles, weather delays and permit timing have made adaptability essential. Economic booms and busts have created spikes in demand and periods of market contraction. Today’s volatility is more intense and systemic. In addition to unpredictable fluctuations in demand and persistent labor shortages, policy…