Winter Economic Forecast
We are in the midst of Winter 2020 and we are probably wondering what the economic outlook is for the U.S. throughout the year that lies ahead. According to Investopedia, the year ahead will continue with a hot trend, but…
Construction Outlook for 2020
Looking ahead to 2020 Dodge Data & Analytics released in 2020 Dodge Construction Outlook, which is a mainstay in the industry for business planning and forecasting. According to the report, which was released at the end of October, new construction…
Preparing Heavy Equipment For Winter
The days are getting colder. Winter is quickly approaching. You will want to be preparing your heavy equipment and machinery for the colder weather, so you can prevent damage that can be expensive and time-consuming. Now is the time to…
Damage Cleanup After Mother Nature
Natural disasters have affected people around the world. These floods, tornadoes, and earthquakes have caused significant damage, which requires the efforts of many construction companies and their workers. Cranes, bulldozers, and other forms of heavy equipment are needed to clean…
$2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill
President Donald Trump and Congressional Democratic leaders agreed to aim for an infrastructure package worth $2 trillion recently, but many don’t think Congressional Republicans will agree because there are questions as to where the funding for the package would come…
How RVs Can Make a Work Camp Feel Like Home
Most heavy equipment jobs require some degree of travel. For most, regardless of the accommodations, hotels and restaurant food; living out of a duffel bag gets old. When you are putting in long hours on a job, a clean bed…
Spring Flooding Will Lead to Roadway Repairs
Spring flooding has been harsh already this year, with several inches of rain hitting much of the U.S. and Canada. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), about two-thirds of the lower 48 states are facing a higher…
Trade Tension and Construction Outlook
The ongoing trade tension between China and the United States could have a major impact on the construction industry here in the U.S. if there isn’t a deal reached within the next few months, GlobalData has reported. Many goods from…
Yak Mat Erosion Control
Common Methods Used For Erosion Control At Construction Sites from YAK MAT
$10 Billion Wisconsin Project on Hold?
Wisconsin project, Foxconn, plans for a $10 billion plant in Wisconsin may or may not be a go, according to conflicting reports. Some recent reports indicate that the officials in charge of Foxconn might be abandoning the plans for the…