Equipment World Staff (EQW)Contractor Disaster ResourcesMay 8-15: Disaster Safety and Mitigation Week of Building Safety MonthThe recent outbreaks of deadly tornadoes across Southern and Midwest states are a reminder of the potential for natural disasters to cause property damage and take lives. They also serve as a reminder to take precautions that can lessen the impact. Throughout the month of May — Building Safety Month — International Code Council Members are providing opportunities for the public and builders to learn about building safety by sharing ideas that make homes and buildings safer and energy efficient. The second week of Building Safety Month, championed by the International Code Council Foundation, is devoted to disaster safety and mitigation.May 9, 2011Construction Equipment‘Rally for the Roads’ on 5/25 in D.C. will tout need for well-funded, multi-year highway reauthorization billThe National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) and its allied trade associations will sponsor a “Rally for Roads” on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on May 25 at 11 a.m. EDT, to bring attention to the critical need for Congress to develop and pass a well-funded, multi-year highway reauthorization bill. The Rally will […]May 9, 2011BusinessSecretary of Labor Solis: U.S. labor market encouraging job growthSecretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis issued the following statement on the April 2011 Employment Situation report released on May 6: “Our nation’s labor market registered encouraging job growth in the month of April. Nonfarm payroll employment added 244,000 jobs, exceeding expectations, with the private sector adding 268,000 jobs. The unemployment rate edged up to […]May 9, 2011RoadbuildingMike Anderson’s American IronFor the first time in a couple of years, optimism for the construction equipment industry seems a little more than the wishful thinking of a heavyweight business trying to use the ring’s ropes to not just hold itself up.May 8, 2011MaintenanceVulcan awards Applied Industrial TechnologiesVulcan Materials Co. has recognized Applied Industrial Technologies for its services in 2010 with a Gold Alliance Supplier Award.May 6, 2011HomeDisasterMay 6, 2011MaintenanceEagle Materials earns $462.2 million in revenue in FY 2011Eagle Materials Inc. on May 5 reported financial results for fiscal year 2011 and the fiscal fourth quarter ended March 31, 2011. Notable items for the fiscal year and quarter include the following: * Fiscal year 2011 revenues of $462.2 million. * Fiscal year 2011 net earnings of $14.8 million, or $0.34 per diluted share. * Net debt-to-total capitalization ratio of 38 percent compared to 40 percent a year ago * Fourth quarter revenues of $95.4 million. * Fourth quarter net loss of $10.8 million, or $0.25 loss per diluted share.May 6, 2011MaintenanceTranspo, E-Bond Epoxies enter into multi-state marketing agreementTranspo Industries, Inc. and E-Bond Epoxies Inc. have entered into a multi-state marketing agreement. Transpo will be responsible for marketing E-Bond’s 526 Epoxy Multi-Layer Rapid Set Skid-Resistant Polymer Concrete for bridge and parking decks in 36 states across the U.S.May 6, 2011RoadbuildingRandall-Reilly editors launch Contractor Disaster Resources websiteOn May 3, the editors of Randall-Reilly’s Equipment World, Better Roads and ProPickup magazines launched the Contractor Disaster Resources website at www.equipmentworld.com/disaster. At first, we will concentrate on Alabama tornado resources, but our ultimate goal is to have a web resource for contractors who want to respond to disasters when and wherever they happen across the United States.May 5, 2011RoadbuildingRandall-Reilly editors launch Contractor Disaster Resources WebsiteThe editors of Randall-Reilly’s Equipment World, Better Roads and ProPickup magazines have launched a Contractor Disaster Resources website at www.equipmentworld.com/disaster. At first, we will concentrate on Tuscaloosa and Alabama tornado resources, but our ultimate goal is to have a web resource for contractors who want to respond to disasters when and wherever they happen across […]May 5, 2011Previous PagePage 231 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)
