Category: Labor & Workforce Development
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Cummins Announces Leadership Changes | For Construction Pros
Cummins has announced two significant leadership changes at the company. Effective March 15, Bonnie Fetch, who is currently vice president and president – Distribution Business, has been named executive vice president and president – Operations. Shon Wright, who currently serves as vice president – Cummins Components and Software, has been appointed to vice president and president…
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Ligchine, Road Widener Appoint Schulze as Director of Sales
Ligchine has named Michael Schulze as sales director, a role he will serve for the company and for Road Widener. The appointment is effective immediately. Schulze brings considerable experience in construction equipment sales and a track record of driving growth and strategic partnerships, the company reported. Before joining Ligchine, Schulze served as eastern region sales manager…
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The Impacts of Trump Ramping Up Fossil Fuel Production
Since the United States inauguration day, Jan. 20, 2025, there has been a lot of uncertainty. The Trump administration has come into office with big ideas and ways that it would like to fix the problems it sees in the country. One of those problems is the climate and fossil fuels — President Trump has declared a…
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What Is The Key To A Successful Career In Asphalt?
Share a little bit about yourself. What’s a day in the life of Jennifer Bishop at Dynapac look like? For the past five years, I’ve served as the Dealer Sales Manager for the Southeast. In this role, I focus on ensuring our dealer partners are well-equipped to succeed in their markets. This includes helping them…
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Equipment Rental Trends, Telematics and Staying Competitive
United Rentals’ Work United Tour 2024 was host to construction customers across the country. The company took the opportunity to walk attendees through its latest worksite performance solutions, digital tools for productivity, and practical sustainability solutions. The event allowed attendees to experience worksite innovations by touring a demonstration worksite to see how connectivity helps manage…
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7 Reminders for Equipment Rental to Find Success in 2025
With the new year underway most rental businesses are in their quieter season now, but that makes this an ideal time to prepare for busier times ahead. Between planning and training this is your opportunity to set the stage for a prosperous year to come. Here are 7 timely reminders for greater success in general…
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Arizona Congressman Sponsors Bill To Abolish OSHA
On January 3, 2025, Andy Biggs (R – AR – 5) introduced a new, if exceedingly brief, piece of legislation that would result in the abolition of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Its formation was the result of the Occupation Safety and Health Act, signed into being by former Republican President Richard Nixon on…
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Hitachi Global Air Power Appoints New President and CEO
Hitachi Global Air Power US, LLC recently announced its newly appointed President and CEO, Hideki Fujimoto, effective April 1, succeeding John Randall, who has been promoted to president and CEO of Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co., Ltd. (HIES). Hitachi Global Air Power is a part of HIES. At the moment, Fujimoto is the deputy group…
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How to Attract the Right Construction Candidates
The labor shortage is still causing difficulty in the construction industry. With plenty of unemployed people, it is important to focus on the best ways to recruit good people. An expert in the industry who spoke at CONEXPO in 2023, Dr. Kokkelenberg, has some tips on hiring and retaining good workers. According to the press…
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Why Strategic Action is Construction’s Strongest Ally in 2025
In what appears to be a continuation of the previous year’s performance, the construction industry continued to see either growth or stability in all of its sectors. Anchored by a large thrust in the residential sector once again, businesses largely flourished. Most organizations have seen stability in both profitability and the competitive landscape, according to…