Equipment World Staff (EQW)HomeAre 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, 2012HomeGranite releasing 2012 Q2 results on Aug. 2Granite Construction Inc. will release second quarter 2012 financial results on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012, after the market closes. The company will host an investor conference call at 8 a.m. (PT), on Friday, Aug. 3, 2012. A live webcast of the conference call is available at http://investor.graniteconstruction.com/index.cfm. The live call may also be accessed by […]July 12, 2012Construction EquipmentGreen alleys: ‘It’s not magic’ but a smart design to control stormwater pollutionThe answer to waterway pollution isn't magic – but green alleys may be one cutting-edge solution for eliminating waterway pollution. Washington, D.C. Mayor Vincent C. Gray on June 11 joined officials from the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and the District Department of the Environment (DDOE), and watched as workers poured water on a newly constructed alley in Northeast Washington to demonstrate how stormwater seeps into the permeable surface rather than running into storm drains – helping cut one of the major causes of waterway pollution.July 12, 2012HomeCookieJuly 10, 2012HomeNebraska releases 2013 Surface Transportation ProgramNebraska Department of Roads’ Director Monty Fredrickson, on July 9 released the state’s fiscal year 2013 Surface Transportation Program. The 2013 State Highway System program is published at $372 million and is funded from state and federal highway user taxes and fees. The Local System program for city streets and county roads totals $78 million […]July 9, 2012TechnologyStantec Names Ted Rutledge managing principal of Colorado Transportation PracticeStantec has appointed Ted Rutledge as a transportation managing principal in its Denver, office. Bringing more than 35 years of experience working on award-winning projects related to engineering design, project management, group management, and financial and risk control; Rutledge will oversee the company’s Colorado transportation teams while working to continually diversify and grow the service offerings […]July 9, 2012BusinessNTEA requalifies 10 member companies through MVPThrough its Member Verification Program (MVP), the NTEA, the Association for the Work Truck Industry, has requalified 10 member companies and approved five new member companies for their commitment to excellence by their effective use of safety and quality standards. The MVP currently includes 254 member companies. Since 2005, NTEA’s MVP has recognized distributors, manufacturers […]July 9, 2012Previous PagePage 82 of 591Next PageTop StoriesConstruction EquipmentFrom Cummins’ Gasoline Engine to Struck Mini Dozers – Our Top 10 Stories of 2025The list includes pickups from Toyota and Honda, new motor graders and dump trucks from Cat, Cummins’ first gasoline engine and a Struck comeback.Compact equipment2026 UTV Roundup: A Workhorse for Every Price RangeRoadbuilding equipmentTop Roadbuilding Equipment of 2025: Motor Graders, Rollers, and MoreVideosMost Viewed Construction Equipment – Our Top 10 “Closer Look” Videos of 2025Construction EquipmentAntique Caterpillars Rule! – Top 5 Vintage Equipment Stories of 2025
