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[THE TRACK] Construction Industry Update with ForConstructionPros.com: Part 2

RDO Equipment Co.

Dennis Howard, RDO Equipment, and Becky Schultz, Equipment Today editor and ForConstructionPros.com contributor, continue the conversation on what's happening and what lies ahead for construction in Part 2 of The Track.

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Safety Culture Drives Success

Pe Ben merges a safety culture with the latest technology, including a Lytx video telematics solution.

With the large pipe on their trailers, Pe Ben drivers have experienced incidents with other vehicles trying to pass and running into over-hanging pipe. They needed a system to discover the causes and protect drivers.

Supreme Court Allows Border Wall Construction to Continue

The justices declined to lift a stay that allows the federal government to continue construction while legal challenges continue.

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Latest Coronavirus Relief Package Excludes Funding for State DOTs

State departments of transportation across the country need an “immediate infusion” of at least $37 billion to prevent disruptions to planned transportation projects and keep workers employed but the Senate HEALS Act excludes funding for infrastructure

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How to Select Engine Oils for Both Hot and Cold Climates

Petro-Canada Lubricants

Equipment managers must understand the different demands hot and cold conditions put on lubricants, and the risk of not using the appropriate oil for the environment.

It is critical that the operating temperature of the equipment is taken into account when selecting an oil.

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Chaney Enterprises Uses Zello App to Enhance Driver Safety & Compliance

Chaney Enterprises

Erica Magdelinskas, Chaney Enterprises, tells how the Zello app is making communication simpler and safer for the company and its drivers.

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How Financing Can Exponentially Grow Your Business

Contractor financing can open a world of opportunities for construction companies, allowing them to exponentially grow their businesses.

Through financing, you can take on projects with significantly less cash up front.

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[TRANSPORTATION CHAIN] Challenges and Opportunities to Rebuild the Workforce During and Post-Pandemic

COVID-19 has generated more and new challenges yet also offers opportunities to rebuild the workforce and its skills. This episode examines both aspects, as well as the growing role technology will play in workforce development.

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4 Tips to Clear the Confusion on Construction Jobsites

Clearing the confusion is essential to maximizing productivity and safety on your projects.

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Volvo Construction Equipment to Divest Blaw-Knox Paver Business to Gencor Industries

Volvo Construction Equipment

The deal, expected to be finalized in Q4 2020, will allow Gencor to manufacture, develop and market the North American paver product line under the Blaw-Knox brand.

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Construction Project Cancellations Sweeping the Nation as Coronavirus Intensifies Funding Shortfalls

Fourteen states and 19 local authorities have delayed or canceled road, transit and airport projects worth $8.58 billion, according to a report by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association.

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House Changes Funding Mechanisms in New 2020 Water Resources Development Bill

Sends legislation to the Senate authorizing nearly $9B for 38 Corps projects, committing more Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund money and shifting share coming from Inland Waterways Trust Fund

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Shimmick construction crews construct monoliths for a new navigation lock as part of the Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project.

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