Equipment World Staff (EQW)Contractor Disaster ResourcesDisasterHousingSearch.org links disaster victims with emergency housing hostsEstablished six years ago as a free service to connect victims of Hurricane Katrina and subsequent tropical storms with homeowners volunteering to provide free temporary housing, HurricaneHousingSearch.org is now available to people driven from their homes by natural disasters of any kind under its new name, DisasterHousingSearch.org.May 23, 2011Contractor Disaster ResourcesNissan Americas donates $115,000 to American Red Cross for relief efforts in the SouthIn response to the catastrophic storms and tornadoes that recently hit six Southern states, Nissan Americas is making an immediate $115,000 cash donation to the American Red Cross. The funds will be used to assist the American Red Cross to provide food, clothing and shelter to victims of the disaster.May 23, 2011RoadbuildingCimline announces new Metro Series Melter ApplicatorCimline has advanced the technology of cracksealing for pavement preservation again with the new Metro Series melter applicators. This new model joins the company’s successful Magma and Matrix melters that are used by contractors and municipalities throughout the world. Metro models in 150,275 and 425 gallon capacities offer exclusive features designed to enhance operator convenience, […]May 21, 2011HomeGranite Construction declares quarterly dividendGranite Construction declares quarterly dividendMay 20, 2011HomeARTBA names new public affairs directorBeth McGinn, a political communications veteran of Capitol Hill and several congressional campaigns, has been named director of public affairs at the Washington, D.C.-based American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA).May 19, 2011TechnologyRemote control for Cat mining dozersAs part of the new MineStar mining operations and equipment management system, Caterpillar has launched an integrated remote control system for D10T and D11T crawler dozers. Command for dozing is the first globally-available product within the Command Capability Set of the new Cat MineStar, a system made up of five building blocks built on existing […]May 19, 2011BusinessFHWA wants to help small businesses compete for federal highway contractsThe Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is trying to improve the ability of small businesses in the Atlanta area to compete for federal highway contracts and engage more minorities and women in construction careers.May 19, 2011HomeLink Yeah down hereLink Yeah down hereMay 18, 2011TechnologyLaHood to kick off initiative for advancing women in transportation at Women’s Transportation ConferenceU.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, Women’s Transportation Seminar President and CEO Marcia Ferranto and WTS Board Chair Terry Gruver will launch Transportation YOU, a national educational initiative aimed at girls and young women, at the WTS annual awards dinner on May 19 in San Francisco.May 18, 2011BusinessReport: Speed up economy three decades by investing in mega-event related infrastructureA new report released by PwC US –”Game on: Mega-event infrastructure opportunities” – highlights how investment in mega-event-related infrastructure can accelerate economic development in a country by as much as three decades. According to PwC, winners of mega-event bids should begin planning far ahead of the actual event, often a decade or longer in advance, […]May 18, 2011Previous PagePage 227 of 591Next PageTop StoriesBackhoe LoadersCloser Look: Cat's Largest Backhoes, the 440 & 450, Enter Next GenerationThe models get new engines, an advanced hydraulic system and more customization options for operators, among other features.Safety & ComplianceContractor Faces $1.2M Fine for Repeat Violations After Fatal Trench CollapsePickupsNext-Gen Ford F-150 Lightning: 700+ Mile Range but No Longer All-ElectricMarket PulseQuick Data: Top-Selling Bulldozers of 2025Compact equipmentBobcat Unveils "RogueX3" Autonomous, Electric Compact Loader (Videos)
