Construction News Tracker Video: Deadline Nears for Federal Infrastructure Bill Extension

Crunch time beckons for a federal transportation bill, Fiat seeks to combine with Case Construction Equipment, a federal rule on disabled hiring quotas raises questions, and sustainability in asphalt pavement helps to stretch highway spending. All this and more on this episode of Construction News Tracker.

Jun 14, 2012

CASE Construction Equipment - CNH

Crunch time beckons for a federal transportation bill, Fiat seeks to combine with Case Construction Equipment, a federal rule on disabled hiring quotas raises questions and sustainability in asphalt pavement helps to stretch highway spending. All this and more on this episode of Construction News Tracker.

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A Virginia crew explains the math, then puts a first-timer back on the roller to see if he can improve.

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How a Pro Rated My First Day on the Roller | Watch FCP

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A first-timer on a tandem roller makes every mistake, and a Virginia contractor explains the fix: quarter turns instead of full sweeps, and small increments.

Built in 1797 and Just Got Its First Driveway | Watch FCP

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A Virginia crew explains why the same driveway gets compacted three separate times.

Contractors Go Head-to-Head for Ultimate Bragging Rights | Watch FCP

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Contractors went head to head on a timed operator course at the Ocean County Construction Career Expo.

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Who Said This Generation Doesn't Want to Work? | Watch FCP

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The Ocean County Construction Career Expo filled a minor league ballpark with students and employers. One contractor showed up to connect and left planning to hire.

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Tyler pulled out of college two weeks before move-in and took a heavy equipment class instead. A year into the trade at 19, he says his friends are the jealous ones.

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Building A Career, Not Student Load Debt | Watch FCP

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In today's world, finding the right job is harder than ever, and the argument between going to college or finding a trade is front and center.

I Went Where Construction's Next Generation Is Training For Today | Watch FCP

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Everyone in construction complains about the labor shortage. Ocean County Vocational Technical School is doing something about it, and it has one ask for the industry.

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How Hard Is It To Operate An Excavator? | Watch FCP

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Tom Eosso promised to put me to work. He started by putting me in an excavator and timing me.

Professional vs rookie barbecue competition with large smoker and cooking setup on asphalt

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Desert conditions and extreme temperatures push pavements to their limits, and learning how to repair them is even harder when you're fighting bad weather.

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I Paved A Live Road: This Is What I Learned | No Edge Lines Season 3 Episode 3

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Out in the wild Pacific Northwest, Editor-in-Chief Brandon Noel got his first tastes of echelon paving, active traffic management, and some goat yoga too!

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Does size matter? It's an age-old question, and for commercial asphalt contractors looking at rollers, it can make a world of difference.

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