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Climate Skeptic Admits Error in Doubting Global-Warming Data

Analysis disproves urban heat islands skew temperature data

EPA Awards $50 Million for Clean Diesel Projects

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Grants have supported cleaning or replacing more than 50,000 diesel vehicles since 2008

OSHA Appoints New Chairman for Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health

Occupational Safety & Health Administration

Erich J. Staford has been appointed new chair of OSHA's Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health. Staford has nearly 30 years experience in occupational safety and health in the construction industry.

New Tax Withholding Rule will Cut Construction Jobs, Raise Government Costs

Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)

AGC contractors say they will raise bids and cut employment, just as the industry is showing recovery

63% of AGC contractors say their profit on government contracts is 3% or less, meaning the withholding rule will force tehm to carry a loss until their taxes for the year are paid.

CA Truck Operators Must Act Now to Meet CARB Exhaust Regs

California Air Resources Board (CARB)

Order now to get PM filters by January

Don't Let the Flu Wipe Out Your Workforce

Protect your company and employees from the impact of flu season.

This photograph captured a sneeze in progress and illustrates the importance of covering your mouth when coughing or sneezing in order to protect others from germ exposure.

Contractors from PA, NC, TX and CA Receive National Safety Awards

American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)

Winners demonstrated low “OSHA Recordable Rate” vs. BLS benchmarks

Best Practices of Personal Fall Protection for Aerial Work Platforms

Rental businesses, manufacturers, associations, educators, regulators, users and operators have joined forces to produce a Statement of Best Practices of Personal Fall Protection Systems for Aerial Work Platform Equipment, which identifies roles and responsibilities, required training and familiarization with this equipment.

Transportation Contractors Receive National Safety Awards

American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)

Contractors from Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Texas and California are recognized for outstanding worker safety programs during the 2011 ARTBA National Convention.

OSHA Publishes Revised Materials on Worker Safety, Health

Occupational Safety & Health Administration

New information explains workers' and employers' rights, how to protect workers from hazards in the construction, general and maritime industries

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How to Select Paver Options to Impact Your Work

Limited budgets require contractors to make choices, so here’s an evaluation of 22 paver options you should consider

Contractors have a variety of options to choose from when buying an asphalt paver and the options to buy depend on budget, type of work, and even comfort level with the technology.

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