Equipment World Staff (EQW)BusinessThe Coronavirus and Construction Contracts: Does insurance cover work stoppages? Are you covered if your subcontactors cease work? It’s time to find out.By  Meghan DiPerna, Kenneth H. Lazaruk and Brian A. Shue * As you have undoubtedly heard, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is affecting the global construction industry. Notably, as of March 17, Boston halted all construction jobs in the city for two weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This decision has affected approximately 21.4 million square feet of new or […]March 23, 2020Class 7-8Google’s Waymo division begins autonomous truck testing in TexasWaymo, the autonomous vehicle division of Google parent company Alphabet, has begun mapping Interstates in Texas and New Mexico in a lead up to testing its self-driving semis. In the testing, a fleet of Chrysler Pacificas will be trailed by Waymo big rigs. The trucks won’t be loaded with freight and will have a driver […]February 12, 2020Construction EquipmentLamprinakos tapped as president, CEO of Screen Machine and Diamond ZJohn Lamprinakos, a veteran of the steel product industry, is the new president and CEO at Screen Machine and Diamond Z. Etna, Ohio-based Screen Machine manufactures mobile crushing and screening equipment and acquired Diamond Z, of Caldwell, Idaho, in March of this year. Diamond Z makes grinding and chipping machinery. Both companies are owned by […]September 20, 2019TrailersBig Tex intros 16LP Super-Duty Ultra Low Profile dump trailerBig Tex Trailers has added to its dump trailer lineup with the 16LP Super-Duty Ultra Low Profile Dump Trailer. The model is available in 14- and 16-foot lengths, with a GVWR of 17,500 pounds. “This super-duty model combines durable construction and premium features with a user-friendly ultra-low profile to provide customers with a superior new […]September 17, 2019RoadbuildingEPA rolls back 2015 Waters of the U.S. rule; ARTBA says move will reduce roadbuilding delaysThe Trump administration made good on a campaign promise Thursday, repealing an Obama-era rule that expanded protection of bodies of water in the U.S. The Waters of the U.S. rule, or WOTUS, expanded the definition of what constitutes a federally protected waterway in the U.S. to encompass small bodies like wetlands and streams, according to […]September 13, 2019How to do Everything BetterHow to Do Everything Better: 21 Ways to Improve Your Construction BusinessWhether you’re a construction novice or veteran, you’re always looking for ways to do things better. Toward that end, the Equipment World staff has compiled this broad range of tips, instructions and advice from experts on technical, business, safety and other topics to help you grow your business or become more proficient in your current […]September 12, 2019AutonomousDaimler, Torc Robotics to begin testing autonomous Class 8 trucks on public roadsDaimler Truck North America, makers of the Freightliner and Western Star brands of heavy trucks, says its Torc Robotics team is ready to move development and testing of autonomous trucks to public roads in Virginia. Developed by Torc, part of Daimler’s new Autonomous Technology Group, the trucks are equipped with autonomous driving technology that meets […]September 11, 2019PickupsThe “Ultimate” Ford F-150 Raptor is a supercharged custom build with 758 hpWant more roar and tire-shredding power than a stock Ford Raptor F-150? Sure you do. PaxPower’s Ultimate Gen 2 Raptor delivers up to 758 horses through a Whipple supercharged 5.0-liter V8 cradled by Raptor-rivaling suspension. “This truck began as a 2019 F-150 Platinum with a 5.0-liter V8, 10-speed transmission, four-wheel drive, and an electronic-locking differential,” […]September 6, 2019Construction EquipmentVolvo improves its turbo compounding engine tech in more fuel efficient D13TCVolvo Trucks North America on Friday debuted the next generation of its turbo compound technology – an evolution that led to an additional 3 percent improvement in fuel efficiency over the current D13TC, 13-liter turbo compound engine. The new D13TC delivers up to 11 percent fuel savings overall compared with model-year 2015 trucks, Volvo said. […]September 6, 2019VocationalGolight intros improved Stryker ST Series remote-controlled work lightingGolight, makers of pan-and-tilt remote-controlled lighting, have introduced a “new and improved” version of its Stryker ST Series of remote-control LED and halogen searchlights. These new lights are easier to operate and offer the ability to pan and tilt simultaneously. The system also comes with a unit selector that enables a user to operate two […]September 3, 2019Previous PagePage 7 of 590Next PageTop StoriesCompact Track LoadersA Closer Look: ASV’s VT-100 Goes Where Other Compact Track Loaders Can’tThe 103.5-horsepower CTL packs unique traction, cooling and control features to handle tough conditions. 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