Wayne GraysonWayne Grayson is the former Executive Video Producer for Randall-Reilly; in previous positions, he served as the Executive Editor and Online Editor for Equipment World.BusinessHome starts fall 9.3% to 9-month low in June, but builder confidence is on the riseAfter gains in Spring jumpstarted what many hoped would be a high-activity construction season following a harsh winter, construction on new homes in the U.S. was down for the second consecutive month in June. Home starts fell 9.3 percent last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 893,000—the lowest pace in nine months. The Commerce […]July 17, 2014BusinessHouse passes $10.8 billion quick fix as highway construction funding nears insolvencyThe House on Tuesday passed a nearly $11 billion quick fix that would stave off the looming insolvency of the Highway Trust Fund (HTF), the primary source of federal funding for road construction and repairs. The bill passed a week after the White House and transportation officials urged lawmakers to try and find a long-term […]July 16, 2014RoadbuildingWith streaking flash of explosives, mile-long bridge collapses in 3 secondsWhen the Innerbelt Bridge opened to traffic in Cleveland in 1959, it was the widest bridge in Ohio and carried Innerstate 90. Today it’s gone. Though demolition work began on the bridge back in January, according to WKYC TV, crews working for the Ohio Department of Transportation got most of the job done Saturday morning […]July 15, 2014Construction EquipmentWith streaking flash of explosives, mile-long bridge collapses in 3 secondsWhen the Innerbelt Bridge opened to traffic in Cleveland in 1959, it was the widest bridge in Ohio and carried Innerstate 90. Today it’s gone. Though demolition work began on the bridge back in January, according to WKYC TV, crews working for the Ohio Department of Transportation got most of the job done Saturday morning […]July 15, 2014BusinessConstruction worker reportedly fired for flying Alabama football flag at Texas A&M stadium jobsiteIf you’re unfamiliar with just how seriously folks down in the South take their college football, one construction worker has reportedly learned that lesson after being fired for hanging one team’s colors at the wrong stadium. A massive, $450 million project is going on at Texas A&M’s Kyle Field football stadium, according to the Dallas […]July 15, 2014Safety2 NYC construction firms charged in scheme that paid people to pose as safety inspectors at 40 jobsitesTwo New York City construction companies are facing charges of grand larceny among others for hiring unqualified people to pose as safety inspectors and sign off on about 40 construction sites. According to a report from the Associated Press, Avanti Building Consultants Inc. and NYCB Engineering Group hired unqualified relatives and others to sign off on […]July 14, 2014Construction EquipmentPOLL: Can aluminum-bodied pickups stand up to the abuse of construction work?When Ford unveiled the 2015 F-150 and announced that it would have an aluminum body, two of the first questions and criticisms regarding the move were aluminum’s durability and repair cost. Many analysts and customers voiced skepticism that aluminum was a strong enough material to stand up to the abuse many pickups receive. Ford is […]July 14, 2014Construction EquipmentExcavator uprights artic truck that managed to flip and fold itself in halfThe first time you see the predicament this Volvo articulated truck is in, you can’t help but wonder how on earth a truck could become so contorted. But, as do most accidents on the jobsite, it has a pretty logical explanation. According to YouTube uploader doidriveyoucrazy, the artic’s cab was lifted off the ground and […]July 11, 2014Construction EquipmentCaterpillar dozers, graders build TORC off-road racing tracks before its no. 2 truck tears them up (VIDEOS, PHOTOS)[imagebrowser id=110] Though the machines it sells are known more for their brawn than their speed, motorsports are nothing new at Caterpillar. For decades, Cat Racing has fielded a car in NASCAR races and has a strong driver behind the wheel of the no. 31 Caterpillar Chevrolet in Ryan Newman. But very recently, the company […]July 10, 2014TechnologySmart Bricks are full-size, concrete Lego bricks designed for vertical constructionBricks are a pretty basic element of construction and have been for centuries. But a company called Kite Bricks has developed a Lego-like brick that could make building faster and cheaper. According to a report from Wired UK, these “Smart Bricks” come in all sorts of shapes and sizes just like those big red canisters […]July 10, 2014Previous PagePage 284 of 434Next PageTop StoriesMarket PulseQuick Data: Top-Selling Mini Excavators 2025 - 2026See which brands and models led new and used sales, plus the latest used-equipment price and auction trends.Wheel LoadersIron Insider: Up Close With Deere's New 844 X-Tier, 904 X-Tier Wheel LoadersExcavatorsWatch Develon’s New 27-Ton Excavator Run Autonomously With Gravis Robotics KitPickups2027 Toyota Tundra Revealed: Lineup Expanded With New Trailhunter PackageFeatured SponsorDon't let downtime cost you acres. Keep repairs in-house to save time and money with JPRO.
