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Small Business Outlook for the Construction Industry in 2024

Although 2024 presents uncertainty for small business owners, there is optimism for a soft landing that will allow for continued economic growth and strong employment without a material increase in inflation.

As interest rates decline in 2024, demand for contractors, home furnishings, and home improvement is expected to rebound.

The Future Is Vocational | No Edge Lines Season 2 Episode 2

Eosso Brothers Paving

Brandon travels to see Eosso Brothers Paving in New Jersey, trains on an asphalt milling machine for the first time with a graduate of the local Ocean County Vocational Technical School (OCVTS), tours the program, and takes a stab at sealcoating a Wawa.

(Left) Brandon Noel, editor, (Right) Ben Brenner, Mill Operator, Eosso Brothers

Internships & Training Programs: Bridging the Construction Labor Gap

United Rentals Inc.

Companies that offer internships as well as effective training and development programs create a strong team that drives business growth.

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How to Fill the Skills Gap in Construction

The efforts each of us make to introduce construction and the opportunities available within the industry to a wider audience, the better each of us will fare.

The efforts each of us make to introduce construction and the opportunities available within the industry to a wider audience, the better each of us will fare.

Scania Establishes Erinion Charging Solutions Company

Charging stations will first be installed in European countries during the next several years. Erinion was founded by Scania to provide solutions for depot and destination charging, with the goal of accelerating electric truck adoption.

Erinion was founded by Scania to provide solutions for depot and destination charging, all with the goal of accelerating electric truck adoption in line with Scania’s purpose of driving the shift toward a sustainable transport system.

DEWALT Reveals 2024 Trades Scholarship Recipients

The scholarship is intended to help encourage and support high school students in entering the trade industry.

Recently, DEWALT revealed the recipients of its 2024 DEWALT Trades Scholarship.

New BuildStrong School Offers Free Carpentry, Electrical Training

The program allows participants to learn the skills needed for entry-level construction jobs in nine weeks at no cost to them.

The program allows participants to learn the skills needed for entry-level construction jobs in nine weeks at no cost to them.

Deere Scholarship Creates College Leadership Pipeline

In addition to receiving academic, financial, and social support, scholarship recipients also will take part in specialized leadership training. This includes mentorship programs, field experience, and networking in the student's field of study.

UI will appoint a local program director to work with school counselors to teach the courses, provide training to improve leadership skills, and assist students with the financial aid and admissions process.

FleetWatcher to Use Paver Data to Track Work Zones, Improve Safety

The system uses data from pavers to navigation apps to identify work zones.

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Caterpillar Donates to AED Foundation's Student Program to Create 10K Technicians

Vision 2025 is designed to bring skills-based programs back to high schools to help enable career success for all learning and career pathways.

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How Proper Ergonomics on Jobsites Help Protect Workers

Sentry Insurance

Ergonomic injuries are largely preventable. Help your team recognize tasks that may create physical limitations and use the resources available to put them in safer positions.

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Thunder Creek Lineup Arrives in Maine at Coop’s Truck & Equipment

Thunder Creek Equipment

Coop’s Truck & Equipment in Maine has added the Thunder Creek lineup of field fueling and service solutions to its new equipment sales lineup.

Thunder Creek designs and manufactures innovative fueling and preventative maintenance solutions that are used in a variety of industries including construction, roadbuilding, oil and gas, and utility construction.

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