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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 17, 20233 min read


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...
Oct 10, 20233 min read

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 18, 20233 min read


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 15, 20232 min read

2023 Equipment Dealership Trends
By CONEXPO-CON/AGG The “Equipment Triangle” is a philosophy where transactions between end users, distributors, and original equipment...
Sep 11, 20232 min read


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...
Sep 8, 20231 min read


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 30, 20233 min read


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 25, 20233 min read


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 17, 20233 min read


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 11, 20233 min read

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...
Aug 9, 20232 min read

Whole Body Builders: CHASSE Building Team embraces wellness through CHASSEing Healthy
By Rayna Burgett What is work-life balance? Exactly how it sounds—the balance between your work and the rest of your life. The status of...
Aug 3, 20232 min read


Arcoro and CFMA Partner to Launch HR Finance Certificate Program for Construction Professionals
As construction companies continue to navigate challenges in recruiting, hiring and retaining employees, a new advanced certificate...
Jul 21, 20232 min read

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: What employers should know
A new federal law requires many employers to make reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of pregnant employees. By Mickell...
Jul 18, 20232 min read


AEM Leads Industry Partners in OSHA Alliance to Enhance Worker Safety
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers led several industry partners in forming an alliance with the Occupational Safety & Health...
Jun 27, 20232 min read


TRF Camp Build Ignites Construction Passion with Unique Summer Experience
TRF Camp Build engages and educates, fostering the joy of building and craftsmanship The Rosendin Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit...
Jun 23, 20232 min read


Taking the Plunge: Building with Water Has Lasting Benefits
By Heather Smith Water is a life force essential for humans to exist. However, water is both a friend and foe when it comes to...
Jun 21, 20232 min read

Groundwater restrictions: The sky is not falling, and residential contractors can stay the course
Despite last week’s news that the state is pausing the approval of future Phoenix-area single-family development that over-relies on...
Jun 13, 20233 min read


Get Smarter About Electric Construction Equipment
CONEXPO-CON/AGG Sustainability in the construction industry is being advanced by the public and private sectors. Governments are adopting...
Jun 12, 20232 min read


PlanHub Reveals What’s Driving Business for Today’s Construction Professionals
PlanHub’s Q2 Thriving in the Dynamic Construction Market report uses key insights from over 340,000 companies and 700 general contractors...
May 23, 20232 min read
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