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Implosion demolishes iconic Georgia Dome in Atlanta
The Georgia Dome is no more. Well, most of it. A scheduled implosion brought down Atlantaâs iconic sports stadium in a matter of seconds save for two sections of wall, according to a report from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Rick Cuppetilli, the executive vice president of the projectâs lead demolition contractor, Adamo Group, told the newspaper [âŚ]
November 21, 2017
Construction Equipment
Minnesota Twins use a Case dozer in #VoteDozier MLB All-Star campaign
Major League Baseball is asking fans to vote for the final player to make the National and American League lineups and to drum up support Brian Dozier, the Minnesota Twins are making use of Case construction equipment. Dozier, a second baseman hitting .260 on the year, is one of four American League players up for the [âŚ]
July 10, 2015
Construction Equipment
Caterpillar built a moving golf course atop dump trucks and loaders to create the true Greatest Game Ever Played
As if golf wasnât frustrating enough, the evil minds at Caterpillar thought it would be fun if the holes moved. But how does one create a moving golf course? After all, though they may be hard to hit, greens arenât exactly small. Luckily, Cat happens to be the manufacturer of some of the biggest dump trucks on [âŚ]
June 18, 2015
Roadbuilding
If you donât want the Stanley Cup delayed, maybe increase highway funding, AED CEO says
Even one of the most storied trophies in all of sports isnât immune to Americaâs infrastructure woes. While Chicago Blackhawks players were out on the ice savoring their Stanley Cup win on Monday night, championship-starved fans chanting âWe want the cup.â Unfortunately for the fans, the cup wasnât ready for them. The Stanley Cup and [âŚ]
June 18, 2015
Construction Equipment
Alabama RB Derrick Henry pushes F-150s, flips giant truck tires to train for upcoming college football season
The donât call him âEl Tractorcitoâ for nothing. Despite his intimidating 6-foot-3, 242-pound frame, University of Alabama running back Derrick Henry didnât get his nickname for his size. He got it for the way he pushes through the line of scrimmage on the football field, his legs always churning. And now we have a much better idea [âŚ]
May 19, 2015
Roadbuilding
New U.S.-Canada bridge will be named for a hockey legend
The new bridge connecting Canada to America in Detroit will borrow its name from an icon in both countries. According to a report from Crainâs Detroit Business, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the $2.1 billion bridge will be called the Gordie Howe International Bridge. Harper made the announcement in Windsor with Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder along with [âŚ]
May 15, 2015
Roadbuilding
Foxx: USDOT will need its own LeBron James to secure a fix for highway funding
America may have cast aside monarchy long ago, but maybe only a king would be able to take on transportation funding. Well, a king on the court, that is. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said Congress needs someone like NBA all-star LeBron James to step up before the Highway Trust Fund expires at the end of [âŚ]
May 13, 2015
Business
Bird advocates call for special glass that could seriously delay Vikings stadium construction, add $60 million to cost
Crews and head contractor Mortenson Construction have successfully fought through a worker shortage and below-freezing temperatures to keep construction on the new Minnesota Vikings football stadium on schedule. But like a running back who has fought his way to the end zone only to have his celebration cut short by a late penalty flag, Mortensen has [âŚ]
January 19, 2015
Construction Equipment
Implosion at Texas A&M football stadium one of the most beautiful demos youâll find
As they do on most weekends this time of year, Texas A&M officials and fans gathered at the universityâs football stadium. But not for a game. No, this time they were there to destroy part of the stadium rather than cheer inside of it. And man is that a beautiful way to blow up part [âŚ]
December 23, 2014
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POLL: Are you watching the World Cup?
You might have heard, but apparently thereâs a bit of a soccer tournament going on down in Brazil called the World Cup. The United States takes on Ghana in its first match on Monday at 6 p.m. Eastern. Is that something youâre interested in? Or could you care less? Let us know in the poll [âŚ]
June 13, 2014
Business
Watch our 2014 Contractor of the Year box a guy who outweighs him by 100 lbs. in the Golden Gloves
You donât get very far in the construction business without a competitive spirit, the ability to duke it out, to hang in there for the count, give as good as you get. In the case of Equipment Worldâs 2014 Contractor of the Year, Jeremy Hiltz, of Ashland, New Hampshire, those words are more than metaphors. [âŚ]
April 22, 2014
Roadbuilding
How Sochi Prepared Its Transportation System for the Winter Olympics
The Opening Ceremony of the Winter Olympics is Friday night, and hundreds of thousands of people have already flocked to Sochi, Russia, where the sports will be held this year. But just a few years ago, the small city was hardly prepared for the traffic that accompanies the more than two-week-long worldwide event. Sochi, which [âŚ]
February 6, 2014
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