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Trump admin shifts stance, backs union labour pacts for federal construction with exceptions
In a reversal, the Trump admin now supports the use of PLAs on federal projects, with exceptions
Equipment theft: a global crisis
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What can be done to tackle the global epidemic of tool theft?
Tobroco-Giant wins copying lawsuit at Bauma
Chinese OEM ordered to remove machine
The quiet hunt for non-compliant construction equipment at Bauma
CECE takes part in VDMA task force on the lookout for non-compliant machines and equipment
L Lynch plant hire fined £80,000 over abnormal load notification
L Lynch fine by police for incorrect abnormal load notification
Lawsuit alleges pricing cartel in US rental market
Five major rental companies and Rouse Services named
John Deere responds to lawsuit from US Federal Trade Commission regarding ‘self-repair’
John Deere responded to a lawsuit by the US FTC on customers ‘self-repairing’ machines
Trump executive order could ‘halt billions’ worth of infrastructure projects
Analysts say a 20 January executive order by President Trump could half construction
Fayat Group to pay US$11m for sale of machines with non-compliant engines in US
US Justice Department and Environmental Protection Agency alleged violations of Clean Air Act
United Rentals to acquire H&E in $4.8bn deal
Combines two of the largest rental businesses in N. America
WillScot acquisition of McGrath called off
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Companies fail to meet necessary regulatory requirements
US Federal Trade Commission votes to ban noncompete agreements
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New rule could affect the landscape of the North American equipment rental industry, currently undergoing a wave of consolidation
Jury concludes that Caterpillar owes $100m to importer amid US lawsuit
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A jury in the US has concluded that Caterpillar must pay $100 million to an importer, following a legal dispute between the two companies.
What is adjudication and how can it be used to resolve construction disputes?
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What is the role of adjudication in construction disputes and what are its advantages and disadvantages?
Caterpillar to pay Wirtgen $12.9m in damages after patent battle
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Deere & Co subsidiary Wirtgen has won around US$12.9 million in damages from Caterpillar after a legal dispute over patent rights in road-building technology
EPA tightens rules on Fine Particulate Matter
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First time since 2012 that the federal government has cracked down on fine particulate matter
ESTA backs SPMT operator licence
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SPMT licence will be a first from the European Crane and Transport Operators Licence (ECTOL) organisation
Generac sued by supplier for alleged non-payment
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Lawsuits accuse company of failing to pay suppliers millions of dollars for parts
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