Pending highway bill ‘significantly higher’ than IIJA: Granite CEO

Dive Brief: Granite Construction President and CEO Kyle Larkin said surface transportation reauthorization amounts being discussed in Congress are “significantly higher” than the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021.  Larkin made his comments Thursday on Granite’s fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings call, where the company reported higher revenue and profits for the […]

ELGi compressed air solutions at CONEXPO

ELGi Compressors will use CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 to showcase its long-term investment in the U.S. construction market driven primarily through portable air compressors. By designing equipment specifically for high-utilization environments, ELGi has built momentum across demanding applications, including underground construction, trenchless work, fibre-optic cable installation, and utilities. Purpose built CONEXPO 2026 provides a platform for ELGi […]

Safe Lifting Techniques for Construction Workers

Construction work is known for being physically demanding, which is why it’s essential to keep the body in good condition. However, strength alone is not enough to handle the lifting tasks involved. The truth is that a lack of technique and proper decision-making can actually make workers more injury-prone. Why Construction Workers Need to Lift […]