Equipment World Staff (EQW)Construction EquipmentConstruction worker rolled over by equipment and killed while laying asphalt in ArkansasA worker in Batesville, Arkansas was killed earlier this month when he was rolled over by a piece of equipment. John Garner, 52, was killed while construction crews were laying asphalt, according to a report from KAIT TV. Authorities say Garner was helping with the construction when a “piece of rolling equipment” flipped and rolled […]August 19, 2014RoadbuildingBursting bubble of big tobacco financing gives glimpse of road building’s future without a gas tax increaseLast week I wrote about how states that engage in public-private partnerships (P3s) and other types of debt and bond financing would create short term gains and long term disaster for the road building industry. This weekend I read an article on ProPublica, an independent journalism site, that shows how the exact same thing—only using tobacco money—is […]August 13, 2014RoadbuildingToll roads, P3s and creative financing will bring short-term gain, long-term disaster for the road building industryFor the last half-century gas and diesel taxes collected at the pump have been the primary source of funding for almost all our highway infrastructure. But Congress hasn’t  increased the gas tax or adjusted it for inflation since 1992. Anti-tax advocates claim this as a victory, but it’s not. With the highway trust fund running […]August 8, 2014SafetyConstruction worker killed in work zone hit and run near DallasA highway construction worker was killed earlier this week while working on the President George Bush Turnpike in Grand Prairie, Texas. Investigators told NBCDFW.com that a construction convoy consisting of a large truck with a large blinking arrow and a pickup truck carrying a trailer, with one construction worker onboard, was going at a very slow […]August 8, 2014RoadbuildingMEN VS. WOMEN: Who are the better heavy equipment operators?Many people assume that operating heavy construction equipment is a man’s job. After all, these are big, powerful machines. Grease on the hands, mud-caked boots and the smell of diesel in the morning are just part of the job. No place for women, right? Not necessarily. While there are few women operating yellow iron, the […]August 6, 2014Safety5 easy ways to beat the summer heat on a construction jobsiteOutdoor construction sites rarely see ideal temperatures, especially during the dog days of summer. Workers may spend hours under the sun, which can be a huge health hazard if certain safety procedures aren’t taken. Surviving the hottest days of the year sounds a lot harder than it actually is. Here are five easy ways to […]August 6, 2014HomeHeadline goes hereTesting hereAugust 5, 2014HomeThank you for signing up for the Equipment World Technology NewsletterThank you so much for signing up to receive the Equipment World Technology Newsletter. The first newsletter will be mailed out September 15, 2014. You should receive an email that will have a confirmation link in there that you need to click. Once you confirm your email, you’ll start receiving the newsletter.August 1, 2014HomeEquipment World Technology NewsletterWould you like to receive the latest in technology news and information that affects the construction industry? Fill out your information below to sign up to start receiving our new technology newsletter this fall. Subscribe to our mailing list for the Equipment World Technology Newsletter * indicates required Email Address * First Name Last Name […]August 1, 2014HomeDronesA student in Georgia Tech’s School of Building and Construction flies the Parrot AR.Drone at an on-campus jobsite. W hile liberating them from school, summer vacation also presents children with a challenge: finding something to do all day. For Richard Evans, that was never the case. On most of those balmy summer days growing up […]July 31, 2014Previous PagePage 32 of 590Next PageTop StoriesCompact Utility Loaders“A Handy, Light Machine” – Test Run of Kubota’s SCL1000 Stand-On Mini LoaderThe company's sole stand-on loader delivers smooth controls, low ground pressure and versatile attachment use. Watch our full review.Wheel Loaders70 Years Later, Wheel Loaders Keep Getting Better: Buyer’s Guide 2025Graders/ScrapersCat Launches 140 Lever Motor Grader with New Cab, Loads of Added TechCompact Track LoadersA Closer Look: ASV’s VT-100 Goes Where Other Compact Track Loaders Can’tFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
