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.Technology1st Day of Construction Gifts: Caterpillar S40 Android smartphone (plus a chance to win one)We’re kicking off this year’s 12 Days of Construction Gifts with Caterpillar’s latest Android phone, the S40. And we’re ringing in the holidays by giving one away! Powered by a quad-core processor paired with 1GB of Ram, the S40 connects to 4G LTE networks, runs Android 5.1 Lollipop and features a super-bright 4.7-inch display. And […]December 7, 2015HomeNYC construction deaths surging due to “overwhelmed” regulators, Times investigative report findsAn investigative report from the New York Times has found that the number of construction workers killed on the job in New York City has surged in the last two years, far outpacing the rate of the city’s new construction in that time. Calling safety conditions on NYC jobsites “woefully inadequate,” the Times report says many of the […]December 7, 2015Construction EquipmentDoosan unveils DL200-5 wheel loader with hydrostatic drive, improved cab (PHOTOS)Replacing the Dash-3 models, Doosan has launched the DL200-5 wheel loader and DL200TC-5 tool carrier as the company’s first with a hydrostatic drive system. Both DL200 models are powered by a Tier 4 Final-compliant, 142-horsepower engine and have a 2.6 cubic-yard bucket capacity. The wheel loader model weighs in at 25,795 pounds and has a […]December 4, 2015TechnologyCaterpillar’s online fleet management quiz is quick way to get acquainted with telematicsMuch of Caterpillar’s focus as of late, beyond its corporate focus of drastically reducing costs, has been on technology. Specifically, outfitting machines with more technology and sensors so that Cat customers are able to mine the most minute operation data possible from their equipment, and thus being able to make better decisions when it comes […]December 4, 2015WorkforceConstruction adds 46,000 jobs in NovemberDespite the onset of colder months, construction job numbers are only heating up. Following the addition of 34,000 jobs in October, the industry added another 46,000 jobs in November, according to preliminary data from the Labor Department. Construction now employs 6.490 million Americans—the highest figure since January 2009 when it employed 6.567 million. This is the […]December 4, 2015Construction EquipmentBackhoe operator climbs machine into stream, waddles on throughNo. 4 Video of 2015 « No. 5 No. 3 »  While this video is far from amazing, it is quite interesting from the standpoint that I have no idea what the point of it all is. It’s cool, though not entirely novel, that the operator can lower the machine down into this stream, […]December 3, 2015Construction EquipmentA.R.E.’s new HD Series truck cap gets big load capacity boostWith the aim of allowing contractors and off-roaders alike to bring along as many tools and other gear wherever needed, A.R.E. Accessories has introduced the HD Series truck cap. Available for all current model pickups, this fiberglass cap is reinforced by an interior aluminum support framework. A.R.E. says the frame of the cap routes all roof […]December 3, 2015Construction EquipmentCase CE provides equipment for erosion control project that also trained first responders in equipment operationAs an extension of its Dire States initiative, which advocates for the improvement and increased funding of American infrastructure, Case Construction Equipment recently assisted in much-needed repairs at a Texas wildlife refuge that also provided heavy equipment training for a group that specializes in disaster response. Case provided three excavators and three skid steers to […]December 3, 2015Home#1 Apple iPhone 6S/6S Plus« No. 2 Intro » Coming in at No. 1 on our list is the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus. Though Google’s Nexus 6P is certainly a better value, Apple’s devices offer the best performance, the best app ecosystem, the best camera and the new, very useful 3D Touch feature, in a very well designed […]December 2, 2015Home#2 Google Nexus 6P« No. 3 No. 1» Unfortunately the best rugged phones still have severe downsides. The S40’s achilles heel is sluggishness. The S6 Active’s remains the fact that Samsung continues to ship their own skinned version of Android, which includes some poorly designed software and slows down the OS update process. That’s why two premium (though […]December 2, 2015Previous PagePage 171 of 434Next PageTop StoriesCompact Utility Loaders“A Handy, Light Machine” – Test Run of Kubota’s SCL1000 Stand-On Mini LoaderThe company's sole stand-on loader delivers smooth controls, low ground pressure and versatile attachment use. 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