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July Construction Spending Stumbles, May and June Revised Up

May and June upward revisions total more than $44 billion, four times larger than July's decline

Webinar: Who Pays For Roads, and How?

Discuss a 50-state review of transportation governance and finance

Flagger Safety for Road Crews

Safety guidelines to ensure safe control of traffic and safe working conditions for flagmen.

To tell traffic to proceed the flagger shall face traffic with the SLOW sign paddle held in a stationary position with the arm extended horizontally away from the body. Motion in an upward curling motion with the free hand.

Go Back to Basics to Maximize Skid Steer ROI

Today's skid steers are not "your father's Oldsmobile," so to speak. They’re bigger, more productive and they come with a heck of a lot more features than the machines of yesteryear. The question is, how much do your customers really need from the skid steers they rent from you?

The latest skid steers feature proportional hydraulics that allow for infinitely adjustable flow to attachments, resulting in more precise control for the operator.

Beware of E15 Gasoline

Despite risks to engines, E15 ethanol fuel could soon come to a pump near you

Mis-fueling has the potential to cause irreversible damage to the older gas-powered equipment in your fleet.

Yet Another Reason We Need a Highway Bill

Virginia will be out of highway construction funds by 2017

Questions to Ask Your Customers Before They Rent a Generator

Understanding a little bit about electricity will help you comprehend the parameters of your customer's job and ensure you provide the right generator for his or her needs.

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Webinar: How to Escape Killer Construction-Contract Clauses

AGC offers tips for owners and contractors to survive contract negotiations

'5 Steps to Safer Digging' Videos Available

Common Ground Alliance

Videos offer insights for all stakeholders in protecting underground utilities

Keep Safety Eyewear from Being Unsafe

Workers wearing protective eyewear on the jobsite risk the eye protection fogging up and creating a safety hazard

OSHA Seeking Comment on Occupational Hearing Loss Prevention

Occupational Safety & Health Administration

20,000 to 25,000 workers suffer preventable hearing loss every year due to high workplace noise levels

ASA Announces 'Submit Your Shotcrete Project for Bid' Online Tool

American Shotcrete Association

Web tool offers instant access to leading shotcrete companies

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