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.Home#3 Samsung Galaxy S6 Active« No. 4 No. 2» Until Caterpillar packs their phones with a bit more power, Samsung’s Galaxy S6 is the best choice for those who don’t want to deal with rugged cases in order to bring a powerful smartphone to the jobsite. We’ll start with the device’s rugged specifications. Rated at IP68 military spec, the […]December 2, 2015Home#5 BlackBerry Priv« Intro No. 4 » You might be surprised to find a BlackBerry device on this list, but likely not as surprised as we were putting it on here. The truth is, the Priv is the device BlackBerry should have made a few years ago. It’s got a nice, big display, great battery life AND—most […]December 2, 2015Home#4 Caterpillar S40« No. 5 No. 3» A phone that’s not a surprise to find on this list is Caterpillar’s S40. Built specifically for construction work, the S40 is Cat’s attempt to build a powerful device you don’t have to worry about destroying while on the job. We reviewed the phone in depth in October and found […]December 2, 2015TechnologyThe 5 Best Smartphones for Construction [2016 Edition]No. 4 Story in 2015 « No. 5 Story No. 3 Story »  Smartphones have become so vital to the workflows of so many construction firms and the technology so foundational to the way many people expect things to work nowadays that the devices and the apps they support have changed the way communication […]December 2, 2015Construction EquipmentPettibone intros Extendo 944B telehandlerPettibone has introduced the first model in its new generation of telehandlers, the Extendo 944B. Powered by a Tier 4 Final, 3.8-liter Cummins QSF generating 117 horsepower, the 944B has a maximum load capacity of 9,000 pounds. The machine has a forward reach of up to 30 feet, 3 inches and a maximum lift height of […]December 2, 2015SafetySerial arsonist has torched at least 4 NYC construction sitesPolice in New York City are investigating a string of fires at construction sites in the Queens borough that are believed to be the work of one arsonist. According to a report from the New York Post, the suspect is wanted for setting fires at at least four jobsites in Novemeber alone. Another two fires […]December 2, 2015Construction EquipmentGMC unveils 2016 Sierra Denali Ultimate, leaving no option untickedAs competitors like Ram, Ford and Nissan have begun to focus more and more on cramming their pickups full of technology and other luxury features like heated leather seats, luxe truck trend setter GMC has no doubt felt a bit of added pressure. Even in its announcement of the latest Sierra Denali, GMC says that the […]December 1, 2015BusinessJohn Deere profits fall 40% in 2015; will cut 220 workers in Moline as low equipment demand is expected to continueWith decreased demand for both agriculture and construction equipment impacting the company, John Deere saw massive decreases in both profit and sales in fiscal year 2015. Deere sales fell 20 percent during the fiscal year, which ended Oct. 31, to $29 billion. Profit fell 40 percent to $1.940 billion, beating the company’s forecast which it dropped to $1.8 […]December 1, 2015BusinessConstruction spending rises 1% to 8-year high in OctoberThough homebuilding has been mostly responsible for the rise of construction spending over the last year, in October it was matched by nonresidential projects, a combination that boosted total spending to an eight-year high. Spending rose 1 percent in October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.107 trillion, according to preliminary data from the Commerce […]December 1, 2015SafetyWorker dies following trench collapse in MichiganA worker died due to injuries suffered in a trench collapse earlier this month on a Michigan jobsite. According to a report from The Macomb Daily, 47-year-old Alfredo Garcia was working inside a 6-foot-deep trench in Macomb Township when the walls collapsed on the morning of Nov. 11. The accident occurred four days before another worker was killed in a […]December 1, 2015Previous PagePage 172 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. Watch our full review.Wheel Loaders70 Years Later, Wheel Loaders Keep Getting Better: Buyer’s Guide 2025Graders/ScrapersCat Launches 140 Lever Motor Grader with New Cab, Loads of Added TechCompact Track LoadersA Closer Look: ASV’s VT-100 Goes Where Other Compact Track Loaders Can’tFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
