Equipment World Staff (EQW)RoadbuildingRoadWorksTwo groups with deadly crashes, a trade show for construction pickups, and de-stressing inner-city parking are among the industry news items featured.March 21, 2012HomeTruck maker to add CumminsAt Cummins press event- “Another OEM” will soon offer the Cummins ISX12 engine in their heavy-duty lineup, announcement expected during show.March 21, 2012RoadbuildingTruck maker to add CumminsAt Cummins press event- “Another OEM” will soon offer the Cummins ISX12 engine in their heavy-duty lineup, announcement expected during show.March 21, 2012BusinessLiebherr breaks ground on Florida sales, service centerEquipment manufacturer Liebherr Group and Miami-based Maco Group Construction broke ground Monday on a new sales, service, parts and warehouse distribution center in Hialeah Gardens, according to the Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel. The partnership’s new venture will eventually create 80 to 120 jobs, says the newspaper. The 40,000-square-foot distribution center will serve as a major hub […]March 21, 2012SafetyNew division may save Ohio DOT nearly $200 million annuallyBy reducing agency costs, commercializing non-interstate rest areas and seeking sponsorship and naming rights for certain infrastructure projects, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) says it could save nearly $200 million annually and billions more could be generated or saved by leveraging state-owned assets and exploring public, private partnerships. In a written statement, ODOT Director […]March 20, 2012RoadbuildingKirk Landers — Editor EmeritusThe legitimate and vital interests of American citizens are not being served by the current Congress.March 20, 2012EquipmentCat announces Tier 4 protection planCaterpillar anounced today a no-cost, three-year/5,000-hour powertrain protection plan for nearly 40 machine models equipped with Cat Tier 4 emissions-control systems. Cat says the new Equipment Protection Plan (EPP) allows Cat machine owners to reduce risk, control costs and, ultimately, to ensure long-term value for their equipment. The EPP covers parts and labor for powertrain-component failures […]March 20, 2012HomeFebruary housing starts decline by 1.1 percentNationwide housing starts edged down 1.1 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 698,000 units in February, according to newly released figures from the U.S. Commerce Department. This was the second-best pace of new construction since October of 2008 following an upwardly revised 706,000-unit pace in January. “Builders are reporting increased buyer interest and […]March 20, 2012HomeAGC: Construction employment ups, downsConstruction employment declined in 111 out of 337 metropolitan areas between January 2011 and January 2012, increased in 169 and stayed level in 57, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. “The mixed construction employment results reflect the conflict between slowly rebounding private sector […]March 20, 2012RoadbuildingFinancial DistrictVarying tolls to control congestion works. Sort of. Sometimes.March 20, 2012Previous PagePage 114 of 591Next PageTop StoriesExcavatorsCloser Look: Link-Belt's Smallest X4S Excavator, the 145The 15.4-metric-ton model is designed to move a lot of material in tight spaces with reduced tail swing, improved hydraulics and new tech.Graders/ScrapersCaterpillar Adds Joystick Option for Next-Generation 140 Motor GraderConstruction EquipmentCaterpillar Previews 5 Autonomous Equipment Lines at CES (Video)Compact TractorsCloser Look: Kubota’s New Grand L70 Tractors Completely Redesigned After 12 YearsFeatured SponsorWhat Every Shop and Fleet Should be Tracking
