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Permit reform: Supreme Court limits Clean Water Act scope, Biden bargains with energy permitting
SCOTUS redefines what are protected waterways while President Biden promotes a measure that could help move much-needed infrastructure projects along
Rebar-tying robot expands into Wisconsin with MKE Iron Erectors
TyBOT augmented the rebar subcontractor’s crew and boosted productivity on the IH-39 Structure B-11-166 bridge in Columbia County
Over half of firms working on highways experienced vehicles crashing into their work zone last year
Officials call for tougher safety enforcement and education programs as annual survey details continued risks to drivers and workers in work zones
Fannie Mae expects 2023 recession from Fed’s faltering ‘fix’
Despite a year of not really working, resumed interest rate hikes would ensure that jobs are the primary sacrifice to control inflation
Cat’s redesigned D10 dozer is all about efficiency
A stator clutch torque converter and load-sensing hydraulics make the new machine up to 6% more efficient than its predecessor 
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Homebuilding rebound and infrastructure swagger tease construction’s strength
Measures of construction activity and contractor confidence suggest a big rebound
Management
‘Crowdsource’ your daily log for a clearer picture of what’s happening on site
Digitizing check-in procedures can help contractors get an accurate read on what’s really happening on their job sites, as well as help measure project profitability
Do OEMs have an obligation to stop machines being used for illegal activity?
Greenpeace report about illegal mining in the Amazon sparks questions about the moral responsibility of equipment OEMs
Why a major contractor wants statutory suicide awareness training for construction workers
Employers are recognizing that construction workers are at heightened risk due to a number of factors threatening their mental health
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Equipment
Interview: Caterpillar VP on decarbonization, electric power and construction automation
Jason Conklin, Caterpillar senior vice president for Global Construction and Infrastructure, talks to Andy Brown about electric power, automation and sustainability
Cabin Cool offers first air conditioning system for open-cab construction equipment
Maryland startup aims to improve conditions for workers operating equipment without climate-controlled cabs
Is construction losing out on efficiency gains by using too many tower cranes?
Recent trend suggests using fewer but larger cranes is better suited to modern construction which uses more bulky, prefabricated building elements
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Technology
Earthmover gains award-winning ROI after dumping spreadsheet estimating
Software that automates field-performance tracking continuously improves estimating and profitability
Komatsu tests hydrogen-powered excavator
Toyota Motor Corp. is collaborating on the project, which has proof-of-concept testing underway and commercial production expected ‘in the near future’
BLOG: What happens to the batteries? Volvo’s plan for sustainable electromobility
Here’s how Volvo is focused on extending battery life and finding new ways to refurbish, repurpose or recycle them
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Projects
U.S. government sets aside $749 million for natural disaster road and bridge repairs
The U.S. Department of Transportation will provide $749 million in Emergency Relief Program funds to repair roads and bridges damaged by natural disasters and catastrophic events
Disney scraps plan to build $1-billion Florida campus
The announcement came on the heels of a widening legal battle between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the entertainment giant
Top 5 construction projects to watch in 2023
Three of the projects slated for completion this year are located in one U.S. city
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