New independent contractor rule aims at paying more workers as employees
The expanded “economic realities” test increases the government’s presumption that a worker is an employee entitled to overtime and...
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Jan 102 min
Using Credit Cards to Optimize Construction Spending
By Matt Butler In the construction industry, work in the field drives decision-making. When it comes to purchasing power, employees often...
Jan 82 min
The Ongoing Evolution of Job Site Connectivity
By Gregg Wartgow Wouldn’t it be great if the entire job site – the general contractor, subs, designers, owners, equipment vendors, and...
Jan 31 min
Employers take note: Arizona minimum wage increases to $14.35 on January 1
By Mickell Summerhays In a move aimed at aligning with the rising cost of living, Arizona is set to implement a minimum wage increase on...
Dec 28, 20234 min
The Power of Cross-Industry Learning: Leverage Others to Enhance Strategy and Inspiration
By: John Somers, VP, Construction & Utility Sector, Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Everyone has probably heard the saying...
Dec 15, 20232 min
ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Inches up in November, Contractors Remain Confident
Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator inched up to 8.5 months in November from 8.4...
Nov 30, 20232 min
GateWay Unveils Credit for Prior Learning Program for Journeymen in 10 Construction Trades
GateWay Community College (GWCC) is proud to announce the launch of its "Credit for Prior Learning" program, designed to provide a unique...
Nov 13, 20231 min
Dwellify offers one-stop solutions for renovating kitchens and bathrooms
Dwellify took this tired, outdated Arizona kitchen and upgraded it to a warm yet sleek design inspired by Southwestern living. While the...
Nov 8, 20237 min
ROC hearings and Arizona's "new trial" statute: two years later, the impact for contractors
By Jamie Hanson In 2021, the Arizona Legislature revised the statutes that govern appeals from Registrar of Contractors (ROC) hearings,...
Oct 17, 20233 min
Arizona’s rapid loss of agricultural land to be combated by patchwork farming
By: Amaia J. Gavica, ASU Walter Cronkite School of Journalism Agriculture in Arizona has decreased in recent years due to increasing...
Oct 10, 20233 min
Historic Preservation Board insists on protecting Mesa’s history
by Miranda Acosta, ASU Walter Cronkite School of Journalism The Historic Preservation Board of Mesa unanimously voted on a year-long...
Sep 18, 20233 min
Phoenix Construction Workers Earn a Median $49,598 per Year
According to recently released data from the U.S. Census Bureau, total construction spending in the United States amounted to $917.4...
Sep 15, 20232 min
Old School Equipment: Holland Belt Loader
By Billy Horner “New Device Gobbles Earth,” screamed a headline in the Billings Gazette in 1975. The Holland loader, an earthmoving...
Sep 11, 20232 min
2023 Equipment Dealership Trends
By CONEXPO-CON/AGG The “Equipment Triangle” is a philosophy where transactions between end users, distributors, and original equipment...
Sep 8, 20231 min
Old School Equipment: The Balderson Bowldozer
By Billy Horner The Balderson family proved that big ideas could come from little hamlets. In the 1870s, they started a blacksmith shop...
Aug 30, 20233 min
McCarthy Building Companies Kicks Off Craft Appreciation Week
Annual company event celebrates the dedicated professionals who are building our communities McCarthy Building Companies, one of the...
Aug 25, 20233 min
Cities Leading the Way on Bird-friendly Building Policies
Report Finds Improvements that Prevent Deadly Bird Collisions A new report published by the Law, Ethics and Animals Program at the Yale...
Aug 17, 20233 min
Considerations About Converting Fleets to Electric
By The Utility Expo The greening of U.S. utilities is already underway, as the nation has committed to reducing greenhouse gas pollution...
Aug 11, 20233 min
The Utility Expo’s Tips to Stay Cool in the Summer Heat
By: The Utility Expo staff Whether working in the air, on the ground, or in a trench, it’s not easy for utility workers to escape the...
Aug 9, 20232 min
ADOSH inspection program focuses on heat-related illness, injury
In an effort to reduce heat-related illnesses and injuries for workers, the State of Arizona is stepping up the rate of workplace...
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