Category: Business
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2025 Construction Survey Shows Industry Staying Resilient Amid Labor and Economic Strains
Despite economic uncertainty, rising interest rates, and ongoing labor challenges, construction firms across the U.S. are staying resilient and planning strategically for the future, according to the newly released 2025 Construction Industry Survey from CBIZ. The nationwide survey gathered responses from general contractors, subcontractors, design/build firms and consultants in the architecture and engineering sectors. The…
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Concrete Contractor’s Role in the Circular Economy
As the concrete industry evolves under the dual pressures of climate responsibility and resource scarcity, a new paradigm has emerged — one that prioritizes sustainability not as an afterthought but as a fundamental framework. The circular economy, long championed in manufacturing and materials science, is now taking root in the concrete construction sector. And while…
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Bobcat Appoints First Ever Chief Marketing Officer
Bobcat Company has appointed Laura Ness Owens as its first Chief Marketing Officer, a new executive role overseeing global marketing, brand, customer experience and corporate communications. Ness Owens has been with the company since 2003, serving in various leadership roles across marketing, communications, dealer development, and brand management. Most recently, she held the position of…
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Bobcat Appoints First Ever Chief Marketing Officer
Bobcat Company has appointed Laura Ness Owens as its first Chief Marketing Officer, a new executive role overseeing global marketing, brand, customer experience and corporate communications. Ness Owens has been with the company since 2003, serving in various leadership roles across marketing, communications, dealer development, and brand management. Most recently, she held the position of…
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Prime Day Power Picks: Top Deals for Contractors (July 8–11)
Amazon Prime Days are coming in hot, running July 8-11, and it’s the perfect time to gear up without blowing the budget during peak season. While Prime Day is best known for TVs and tech gadgets, it’s also one of the best opportunities of the year to score deals on contractor-grade tools, gear, and jobsite…
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Prime Day Power Picks: Top Deals for Contractors (July 8–11)
Amazon Prime Days are coming in hot, running July 8-11, and it’s the perfect time to gear up without blowing the budget during peak season. While Prime Day is best known for TVs and tech gadgets, it’s also one of the best opportunities of the year to score deals on contractor-grade tools, gear, and jobsite…
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4 Common Forecasting Mistakes Construction Companies Should Avoid
Few industries are so sensitive to the whims of the economy as construction. Supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, inflation and regulation have left many businesses feeling as though they just can’t keep up. How can anyone make meaningful, actionable projections when every month brings a new and unforeseen change? The answer is that a good…
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Volvo CE to Divest Stake in SDLG, Refocus Strategy in China
Volvo Construction Equipment has announced plans to sell its 70% ownership stake in Chinese construction equipment manufacturer SDLG. The shares will be transferred to a fund primarily owned by Lingong Group (LGG), the existing minority shareholder in SDLG. The move marks a strategic shift for Volvo CE, which intends to narrow its focus in the…
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Volvo CE to Divest Stake in SDLG, Refocus Strategy in China
Volvo Construction Equipment has announced plans to sell its 70% ownership stake in Chinese construction equipment manufacturer SDLG. The shares will be transferred to a fund primarily owned by Lingong Group (LGG), the existing minority shareholder in SDLG. The move marks a strategic shift for Volvo CE, which intends to narrow its focus in the…
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Work Zones Done Right: Street-Level Safety Tips
You don’t need a degree in traffic engineering to know a work zone can go south quickly. One distracted driver. One missed sign. One crew member not paying attention. That’s all it takes. And if you’re in the paving and maintenance business, you’re probably dealing with those risks more days than not. So we called…