Amy Materson (EQW)Business3 things contractors can do to keep valuable workers on staff during the skilled worker shortageThe skilled worker shortage has been looming over the construction industry, and the Associated General Contractors’ 2014 outlook shows that contractors are already having a problem finding skilled professionals and craft workers. With that in mind, it’s more important than ever to hang on to the valuable workers you already have. Do you have a […]January 29, 2014Construction EquipmentHonda launches GXR120 engine designed for rammersAt World of Concrete in Las Vegas, Honda launched a new GXR120 general purpose engine designed specifically to power rammers. Offered as a second power option to the GX100 engine, the GXR120 has a displacement of 121 cc, enabling the engine to power 110- to 175-pound rammers.  The engine has a special cast-iron cylinder sleeve […]January 22, 2014BusinessAGC 2014 construction forecast predicts improved hiring and pay with increased demand and equipment purchasesThe Associated General Contractors of America released their 2014 construction industry forecast Tuesday, reporting the results of an in-depth survey that included 800 AGC members across the United States. The group’s analysis, Optimism Returns: The 2014 Construction Hiring and Business Outlook, found contractors are more optimistic about 2014 than they were about previous years. Noting […]January 21, 2014Construction EquipmentCase launches the 355-hp 1221F, the largest wheel loader in the company’s fleetToday, Case added to the F Series wheel loader lineup with the introduction of the 1221F, the largest model the company offers. With an 11.9-liter Tier 4 Interim engine that delivers up to 355 horsepower, the loader is designed for heavy earthmoving and loading applications, particularly in aggregate and mining operations. The 1221F has a […]January 20, 2014ConExpo-Con/AggConExpo-Con/Agg 2014 education sessions offer wealth of safety resourcesAlthough ConExpo-Con/Agg is the perfect opportunity to find out about the latest and greatest new equipment launches in the industry, the show also presents a range of training opportunities, particularly with respect to safety best practices and regulations. Here’s a sample of some of the sessions available: Actions Speak Louder than Words … Creating a […]January 16, 2014ConExpo-Con/AggConExpo-Con/Agg Sneak Peek: More products from the showMcLaughlin, Central Hall, booth 31125 On display will be the company’s second generation vacuum excavator series, featuring efficient and clean-burning engines, improved sound reduction and operator-friendly enhancements. The VX 50-500 vacuum excavator has a Tier 4 Final engine, soundproofing inside the heavy-gauge engine enclosure, a large access door to the engine enclosure and an improved […]January 16, 2014BusinessAlready break your New Year’s resolutions? 3 tips for getting back on trackIn a couple of weeks, people will be lamenting about their broken New Year’s resolutions. Their friends who don’t make resolutions will go into I-told-you-so mode, saying that’s why they never make resolutions, that they’re too hard to keep. So, my question is why are they too hard to keep? I think it’s because of […]January 13, 2014Construction EquipmentBobcat launches E42, E45, E50 and E55 Tier 4 non-DPF excavators; new instrument panelBobcat has introduced four new Tier 4 excavators which feature an ultra-low particulate combustion engine instead of a diesel particulate filter. The UPLC engine reduces the amount of particulate matter created during combustion via a specially designed engine combustion chamber, ensuring Tier 4 emissions compliance without the need for a DPF. The four models—the E42, […]January 9, 2014Safety6 tips to avoiding Fatal Falls on the construction jobsiteOf OSHA’s Fatal Four accidents—falls, struck by object, electrocution and caught in/between—falls are the most deadly. Of all construction accidents, falls account for a third of construction fatalities. If you’re working at heights, here are six tips to prevent falls on the jobsite: Personal fall arrest system If you’re working at a height that could […]January 7, 2014Construction Equipment2014 Innovations Winner: Michelin Tweel airless tireThe tire market is a precise, refined, mature market that has, for the most part, relied on pneumatic tires for more than a century. Despite the vulnerability associated with air loss, pneumatic tires became the dominant technology thanks to several performance advantages – low contact pressure, low vertical stiffness, low rolling resistance over rough surfaces […]January 6, 2014Previous PagePage 26 of 55Next PageTop StoriesCompact ExcavatorsCloser Look: Develon’s Reduced Tail-Swing DX62R-7 Mini ExcavatorAt 6.2 metric tons and 57.5-horsepower, the compact excavator has 7 inches of side overhang and zero rear overhang for work in tight areas.Compact Utility LoadersCloser Look: Bobcat's Largest Mini Track Loader Packs Power & PrecisionCompact equipmentKubota Launches New RTV-X Long Bed UTV for 1,200-lbs. of HaulingCompact Utility LoadersVermeer Gives Sneak Peek of its Largest Mini Track Loader: A Prototype ML180Compact Utility LoadersQuick Data: Top-Selling Compact Utility Loaders for 2024 – 2025
