Equipment World Staff (EQW)SafetyNonresidential construction spending down for third consecutive monthAssociated Builders and Contractors (ABC) reports that total nonresidential construction spending fell for the third month in a row, declining 0.2 percent in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $556.85 billion, according to the May 1 report by the U.S. Commerce Department. However, total nonresidential construction spending is up 5.7 percent from one […]May 8, 2012Contractor Disaster ResourcesDOT gives states $20M for natural disaster repairThe U.S. Department of Transportation on Monday, May 7, announced $20 million for Oregon, Alabama and South Carolina to help cover the costs of repairing roads and bridges damaged by natural disasters or catastrophic events. “The Obama administration is committed to helping communities return to normal after natural disasters – and that includes ensuring that […]May 8, 2012SafetyMarketplaceBy Amy Materson  CREATURE COMFORTS John Deere incorporated customer feedback when designing the company’s newest hydraulic excavator line, the G-Series. Available in two models, the 160G LC and 210G LC, the Tier 4 Interim-certified G-Series offers more power and productivity than previous models, combined with a more comfortable cab. The excavators feature John Deere […]May 8, 2012RoadbuildingDOT gives states $20M for natural disaster repairThe DOT is giving Alabama, Oregon and South Carolina money to help cover costs of repairing roads and bridges damaged by disasters.May 8, 2012BusinessProfile Products hires former Minnesota DOT employeeProfile Products has hired Adam Popenhagen as regional market development manager. Popenhagen’s territory will consist of North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky. Popenhagen holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and an associate’s degree in turfgrass management from Anoka-Hennepin Technical College […]May 8, 2012HomeHolt Cat hires financial marketing managerErin Fogarty has joined the Holt Cat team as the Financial Marketing Manager. Erin is responsible for leading Holt’s financial marketing team with offices in San Antonio, Austin, and Irving, Texas. Previously, Fogarty held the position of retail bank manager for Wells Fargo Bank. She has experience in a variety of different areas including the […]May 7, 2012HomeNew Metro Expo line open between LA and Expo/La Cienega stationMetro’s new Expo Line between downtown Los Angeles and the Expo/La Cienega station opened to the public on April 28. The Culver City station is expected to open this summer. Parsons, in a joint venture (JV) with FCI Constructors and Fluor Enterprises, designed and constructed the 8.6-mile light-rail line.May 7, 2012RoadbuildingProduct SpotlightIndustry software is featured.May 7, 2012RoadbuildingProduct SpotlightIndustry software is featured.May 7, 2012RoadbuildingLattatudesThe show left no doubt that the global market for construction equipment is a huge factor in what happens right here at home.May 7, 2012Previous PagePage 96 of 591Next PageTop StoriesGraders/ScrapersCaterpillar Adds Joystick Option for Next-Generation 140 Motor GraderJoystick or lever? We break down the pros and cons. The 140 also gets a new nine-speed transmission, enhanced visibility and upgraded tech.Construction EquipmentCaterpillar Previews 5 Autonomous Equipment Lines at CES (Video)Compact TractorsCloser Look: Kubota’s New Grand L70 Tractors Completely Redesigned After 12 YearsTechnologyA UTV from Toyota? – “Scion 01 Concept” Hybrid Side-by-Side UnveiledPickups2026 Ford F-150 Revealed: Choice of 8 Trims, 5 Engines Including Hybrid, V8
