construction
AGC: Construction spending shrinking, new financing needed
As spending levels decline due to public agencies and private companies halting work, Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) officials warn the need for new investments is mounting significantly. Keep Reading
Federal rule reforms expand flexibility for contractors
According to the American Road & Transportation Builders Association, new provisions will increase flexibility in deploying drivers, delivering construction equipment and assisting with project tasks. Keep Reading
Construction starts retreat in April 2020
The decline is the result of the coronavirus pandemic and the economic recession that hit the construction sector, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. Keep Reading
Heat monitoring system to prevent worker injuries
Kenzen's heat monitoring system device can be worn by workers on their arm to monitor multiple physiological and environmental metrics. Keep Reading
Gorman-Rupp pump designed for heavy sludges, slurries
The company's new SludgeKat is ideal for a variety of heavy-duty industrial and construction applications. Keep Reading
Acquisition of Command Alkon now complete
The partnership with Thoma Bravo is expected to enable Command Alkon to expand on its vision of an integrated supply chain across the heavy construction market by accelerating the time to market for new solutions. Keep Reading
Nonbuilding construction starts up in March 2020
While starts in this Dodge Data & Analytics category increased 14 percent for the month, total construction starts were down 5 percent. Keep Reading
ARTBA: Transportation construction continues in most states
A late March survey initiated by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) shows that many of the companies that build and maintain the nation’s transportation infrastructure continue to work. Keep Reading
Nonresidential building plans ease back in March 2020
According to Dodge Data & Analytics, it is still very early in the coronavirus pandemic and March’s data would not fully capture any potential impact of the pandemic on construction planning. Keep Reading
