Equipment World Staff (EQW)HomeConstruction scale models have fervent collectors both in and out of constructionG o into a contractor’s office and you’re more than likely to see at least one. Sometimes it’s tucked into a corner of the bookshelf or a desk. Other times, a collection of them will take up a wall or even an entire office. Got a bout of model mania? Check out these events: […]June 6, 2014RoadbuildingFighting Thermal SegregationA thermal bar can provide a thermal profile in real time.June 5, 2014BusinessKubota president, chairman Masumoto found dead in TokyoChairman and president of Kubota Corporation, Yasuo Masumoto, has died while staying in Tokyo. The 67-year-old failed to leave his room at the hotel and was found collapsed in the bathroom, according to a report from Bloomberg. The cause of death is undetermined, and Vice President Masatoshi Kimata will take over as acting president, the […]June 4, 2014BusinessA guide to the dangers of the sun and 21 tips to keeping construction crews safe from those harmful raysAs the construction season rolls on, the workload isn’t the only thing that increases. The amount of hours crews put into a day extends throughout the hotter months, but with longer hours comes the inevitable exposure to UV rays. Time and time again the topic of sun exposure is addressed in construction firms nationwide, but […]May 22, 2014RoadbuildingGeosynthetics of all types speed constructionGeosynthetics of all types speed construction, allowing bridges and highways to be built faster and enhance pavement performance.May 7, 2014HomeModel ManiaMay 6, 2014RoadbuildingGeosynthetics speed constructionGeosynthetics Speed Construction While Enhancing Pavement Performance Geosynthetics comprise a family of value-added products that allows highways, roads and bridges to be built faster, cheaper and longer lasting. Some geosynthetics enhance pavement longevity by separating good materials from bad. Some promote water flow from pavement structures as they facilitate drainage. And while most geosynthetics are planar […]May 1, 2014Safety WatchWelding worries: Things you can’t see can kill youThe accident: A construction worker was welding a catwalk to a 15-foot-tall waste oil tank. Vapors from the tank ignited, causing an explosion that launched the worker into a truck parked more than 100 feet away…April 15, 2014Safety WatchHidden dangers: Invisible vapors can be deadly when weldingThe accident: A worker was repairing a truck body alone in his company’s shop, using an arc welding system to weld pieces of steel together and then attach them to the body near the rear of the truck.April 15, 2014Safety WatchShoring things up: Use required protective systems when working in a trenchThe accident: Two laborers were installing conduit in an 8-foot-deep by two-foot-wide trench. The crew leader, who was digging the trench with a backhoe, left the area to go to the company trailer. The two laborers continued to work alone…April 15, 2014Previous PagePage 35 of 591Next PageTop StoriesRoadbuilding equipmentTop Roadbuilding Equipment of 2025: Motor Graders, Rollers, and MoreIt was a big year for roadbuilding equipment announcements. Here are the top picks for 2025 from Equipment World editors.VideosMost Viewed Construction Equipment – Our Top 10 “Closer Look” Videos of 2025Construction EquipmentAntique Caterpillars Rule! – Top 5 Vintage Equipment Stories of 2025Compact ExcavatorsCloser Look: Develon DX35Z-7 Mini Excavator Excels at Digging in Tight SpacesExcavatorsKomatsu's New PC365-11 Hybrid Excavator Boosts Power, Cuts Fuel Use
