Equipment World Staff (EQW)RoadbuildingU.S. Census Bureau releases value of construction overviewThe United States Census Bureau has released an overview of the value of construction in May 2012, with its total value at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 830,013 million dollars. Other seasonally adjusted annual rates include residential at 261,330 million dollars, nonresidential at 299,103 million dollars, state and local at 242,570 million dollars and […]July 23, 2012Construction EquipmentKPI-JCI recognized as ‘Patriotic Employer’Kolberg-Pioneer Inc. (KPI-JCI) has been recognized as a “Patriotic Employer” for its support of employee participation in America’s National Guard and Reserve Force. The company, along with KPI-JCI Traffic Manager Todd Rothenberger, was honored for its contributions to America’s national security and protection of liberty and freedom by the South Dakota Employer Support of […]July 19, 2012RoadbuildingKomatsu celebrates 60th anniversaryKomatsu Equipment is celebrating its 60th anniversary and will commemorate with customer and employee events throughout the year. The company originated in 1952 as Rocky Mountain Machinery Company in Salt Lake City, but it merged with Pioneer Equipment in 1997 to form what is now Komatsu Equipment. To celebrate its anniversary, Komatsu Equipment will host […]July 19, 2012Contractor Disaster ResourcesLaHood makes $500K in quick-release emergency relief funds for flood damage in MaineU.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on July 17 announced he is making $500,000 in quick-release emergency funds immediately available to the Maine Department of Transportation to help repair roads damaged by floods as the result of heavy rains in early June.July 17, 2012TechnologyCat announcing Q2 2012 financial results on July 25Caterpillar Inc. will release 2012 second-quarter financial results at 6:30 a.m. Central Time on Wednesday, July 25, 2012. The results will be available at www.caterpillar.com/earnings.July 17, 2012BusinessCONEXPO-CON/AGG & IFPE 2014 set record pace for exhibit space salesExhibit space sales are already at a record pace for CONEXPO-CON/AGG & IFPE 2014 – more than 30 percent ahead of the 2011 expositions at the same time in the show cycle. Organizers say many returning exhibitors are taking more space to bring more equipment to the shows and introduce new products. The deadline is […]July 17, 2012HomeAre you ready to rock (‘n’ roll) back to your ‘Glory Days?’Can you play the drums? Have you always wanted to be a rock star? Now is your chance. Admit it! You’ve sung in the shower or cranked up the radio in the car and sung at the top of your lungs when no one else is with you. I’ve done it. And then there are […]July 17, 2012RoadbuildingAGC: Construction employment stagnatesConstruction employment stalled in June as more former construction workers left the industry, according to an analysis of new federal data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. The lack of current job openings, along with the departure of experienced workers, suggests a potential skilled-labor shortage may be developing, construction association officials warned. […]July 16, 2012HomeNDA hosts 40th annual conventionThe National Demolition Association will host its 40th Anniversary Convention at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in California, March 23-26. Attendance is open to professionals in demolition contracting, general contracting, civil engineering, recycling, scrap, salvage and other industries. The convention will include educational programs, entertainment and networking opportunities for both NDA members and other attendees. […]July 16, 2012HomeRental Hall of Fame accepting nominations through Aug. 1The American Rental Association (ARA) is seeking nominations for the Rental Hall of Fame 2013 induction. The induction will be during the keynote session at The Rental Show in Las Vegas. Nominations are due Aug. 1.July 16, 2012Previous PagePage 81 of 590Next PageTop StoriesCompact equipmentMassimo Expands UTV Line with 6-Seater T-Boss 900LThe new model packs 52 horsepower, GPS navigation and a hydraulic dump bed – for moving crews and supplies across the jobsite.The DirtWhat’s New on Komatsu’s Next-Gen PC220LC-12 Excavator? – Almost Everything!Market PulseTop-Selling New and Used Construction Equipment in the First Half of 2025Compact equipmentManitou Debuts 5 New Large-Frame Compact LoadersFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
