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Wednesday market intelligence covering the Caterpillar vs Doosan Bobcat patent war and espionage allegations, the Kokosing $100K reward after a fatal work zone crash with national fatalities up 50% over a decade, highway construction spending hitting a record $209 billion, CMMC cybersecurity compliance deadline approaching for defense contractors, AGC urging H-2B visa cap relief, Detroit Michigan Central Station named Best Project 2025, OSHA deregulatory agenda review, and trend data showing green building skills at +76,050% breakout.
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A 25-year-old Kokosing Construction employee was killed in a 2 AM hit-and-run on I-70. His employer is offering $100,000 for information. Work zone fatalities hit 898 in 2023, up 50% in a decade. A federal compliance deadline hits December 31, 2026. This episode breaks down the crisis, the new rules, and the 7 things every highway contractor must implement NOW.
Listen Now Highway and bridge construction is projected at a record $209 billion in 2026. The IIJA allocated $350 billion for highways. 14 states are getting $1 billion+ per year. But the law expires September 30 with no replacement bill. This episode is the complete guide to getting DOT-prequalified, understanding prevailing wage, and winning highway work.
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Launch your construction company in Illinois with this state-specific guide. Covers licensing through No state GC license (Chicago and local licensing), insurance requirements, SBA financing, finding your first projects, and the Illinois market landscape.
Wednesday market intelligence covering the Caterpillar vs Doosan Bobcat patent war and espionage allegations, the Kokosing $100K reward after a fatal work zone crash with national fatalities up 50% over a decade, highway construction spending hitting a record $209 billion, CMMC cybersecurity compliance deadline approaching for defense contractors, AGC urging H-2B visa cap relief, Detroit Michigan Central Station named Best Project 2025, OSHA deregulatory agenda review, and trend data showing green building skills at +76,050% breakout.
A 25-year-old Kokosing Construction employee was killed in a 2 AM hit-and-run on I-70. His employer is offering $100,000 for information. Work zone fatalities hit 898 in 2023, up 50% in a decade. A federal compliance deadline hits December 31, 2026. This episode breaks down the crisis, the new rules, and the 7 things every highway contractor must implement NOW.
Highway and bridge construction is projected at a record $209 billion in 2026. The IIJA allocated $350 billion for highways. 14 states are getting $1 billion+ per year. But the law expires September 30 with no replacement bill. This episode is the complete guide to getting DOT-prequalified, understanding prevailing wage, and winning highway work.
Caterpillar just accused Doosan Bobcat of industrial espionage. Bobcat sued first with 14 patents covering skid steers, excavators, and dozers. Cat fired back alleging a competitive intelligence program crossed legal lines. This fight could affect equipment pricing, availability, and innovation for every contractor who runs Cat or Bobcat machines.
Everything you need to get your general contractor license in South Carolina. Covers SC Contractors' Licensing Board, exam requirements, bonds, insurance, fees, and the step-by-step application process for 2026.
Scaling Legends - $27 Billion in Cuts vs. a $78 Billion Repair Crisis: The Political War Over NYCHA's Future in 2026
Monday market intelligence covering ABC data showing private nonresidential construction declining for the fourth consecutive month, SoftBank's $37.5 billion Ohio data center and power megaproject on a former uranium enrichment site, CTA facing $2.1 billion transit funding freeze with work stoppages by March 27, Gateway tunnel shutdown costing millions with April 16 court date, TotalEnergies accepting $928 million wind buyout to pivot to Texas gas, and safety management software hitting +550%.
