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Business

Falls on Jobsites Leading Cause of Death in Industry

More than one million workers are expected to participate in this year’s National Fall Safety Stand-Down. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has partnered with more than 25,000 businesses to help prevent falls in the construction industry.

June 5, 2014

Business

New Holland’s True Blue Salute Program to Honor Military, First Responders

New Holland has launched its annual True Blue Salute program, which honors the nation’s military and first responders.

May 28, 2014

Business

Time-Lapse Captures 10 Years of 9/11 Memorial Museum Construction

There is an undeniable beauty and resilience to the National September 11 Memorial Museum that quietly captures how we as Americans came to terms with that awful tragedy nearly 13 years ago.

May 26, 2014

Business

Underhill Intros Heavy-Duty UltraMax Red Hose

Underhill International introduced a custom-engineered, heavy-duty hose for landscapers.

May 22, 2014

Business

[Photos] Looking Back at Caterpillar’s Start

If you’re in the construction industry or are a person who appreciates the fine art of heavy equipment, make a visit to the Caterpillar Visitors Center in Peoria, Illinois a priority.

May 22, 2014

Business

Keys to LOY Finalist, Chicagoland Landscaper’s Success

Want to know what makes a business successful? Dustin Hanson, owner of Hanson Landscape in Big Rock, Illinois, and Landscaper of the Year Finalist can give a few hints.

May 20, 2014

Business

ASLA Commits to Industry Statement on Resilience

For the first time, leaders are focusing on the future of the nation’s aging infrastructure.

May 16, 2014

Business

New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Complete with EP Henry’s Help

At the beginning of May, the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation unveiled its Huey Helicopter Plaza, which is the latest EP Henry HeroScaping project.

May 13, 2014

Business

Volvo CE Releases Mobile App for Smartphones, Tablets

Volvo Construction Equipment has released a mobile app for landscapers on the go. The app, Volvo CE Insider, includes Volvo news, product information and special offers.

May 5, 2014

Business

Get Latest Technology Trends with Topcon Technology Roadshow 2014

Topcon Position Systems (TPS) recently launched its Topcon Technology Roadshow 2014.

May 2, 2014

Design-Build

Are Computers Taking Construction Jobs?

Chinese company 3-D prints 10 buildings in 24 hours. With construction being a physical, hands-on industry, you might not have even considered that a computer could do your job. But, a Chinese company has created technology where a 3-D printer created 10 buildings in 24 hours. Before you get worried — it’s for a good […]

May 2, 2014

Design-Build

Are Equipment Amusement Parks on the Rise?

All across the country, people are laying down cash to do what contractors do everyday: operate equipment. There currently are three construction equipment-experience venues, and if some venue operators realize their plans, several others may open in the next few years.

May 1, 2014