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.SafetyWorker dies after being struck by equipment on New Jersey jobsiteA construction worker in New Jersey was killed last week in an accident involving heavy equipment. According to a report from NJ.com, an unidentified 67-year-old man working as part of a crew on a housing community in Sayreville died after being struck by a piece of equipment. The incident happened the morning of August 24. […]September 2, 2015Construction EquipmentCaterpillar launches 16M3 motor grader with improved transmission, auto regens (PHOTOS, VIDEO)Caterpillar has introduced the latest model of its motor grader designed for small-to-medium-sized mining operations with improvements in just about every area of operation that count. Built for building and repairing mine haulage roads where 150-ton trucks or smaller are run, the 71,454-pound 16M3 features a 16-foot moldboard and is powered by a Cat C13 ACERT […]September 1, 2015Construction EquipmentRoad raging backhoe operator shoves car through a stop light, flees to Waffle HouseIf you’re ever at stop light in Richmond County, Georgia, and notice a backhoe in your rear view mirror, you might want to pay close attention for that green light. According to a report from WRDW TV, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office recently arrested Robert Stanley after a woman accused him of pushing her car through […]September 1, 2015TechnologySony’s drone prototype is a mini plane with vertical takeoff built for inspections and surveyingWith drone use exploding and applications for commercial use exemptions flooding into the Federal Aviation Administration, Japanese tech giant Sony is showing off the prototype for its own unmanned aircraft. RELATED >> How Rogers-O’Brien Construction deployed a drone fleet throughout its workflow (PHOTOS, VIDEO) According to the Wall Street Journal, the AS-DTO1-E is being developed with […]September 1, 2015BusinessConstruction spending rises 0.7% in July to 7-year highConstruction spending in the U.S. reached its highest mark in seven years in July thanks to major increases from single-family homes and manufacturing facilities. Total spending rose 0.7 percent during the month to $1.083 trillion, a 13.7-percent increase over July 2014 and the highest level since May 2008, according to preliminary data from the Commerce Department. The report also […]September 1, 2015SafetyWorker killed by 40-foot fall onto equipment in CaliforniaA worker in California was killed last week in a fall from scaffolding. According to a report from the Orange County Register, 29-year-old Elman Cano Cerranza was working as part of a crew building an apartment complex in Fullerton when he fell 40 feet from scaffolding the morning of August 24. Cerranza fell on top of a piece of […]September 1, 2015Construction EquipmentChevrolet unveils the 2016 Colorado Z71 Trail Boss: a stylish yet sensible off-roader (PHOTOS)With the Colorado a full-blown comeback success story, Chevrolet is not slowing down on development of the much-praised midsize pickup. The latest update to the truck is the new 2016 Z71 Trail Boss, a special edition model coming this fall. REALTED >> GM unveils diesel 2016 Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon with all the 2.8L Duramax details […]August 31, 2015WorkforceMinnesota Vikings honor construction worker killed in fall from future stadium with helmet decalThree days after a tragic accident that killed one worker and left another injured at the site of the Minnesota Vikings’ future stadium, the team honored the fallen worker on the field. Saturday night, the Vikings took the field in Arlington, Texas, in a preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys. On the back of the […]August 31, 2015Construction Equipment3 dozers pull upended excavator and a bunch of gear up a ridiculous rocky gradeNo. 10 Video of 2015 « Intro No. 9 »  What do you do when you’ve got a crapload of gear to move and an incredibly steep and rocky grade in front of you? If you’re this crew you chain every dozer at your disposal together, throw the skid onto an excavator bucket and […]August 28, 2015BusinessCNH Industrial cuts 100 workers across 2 plantsCNH Industrial has announced that it will lay off 100 full-time workers across two manufacturing facilities. According to a report from NBC Nebraska, the construction and farm equipment manufacturer will lay off 70 workers at its Grand Island facility. The report says the indefinite layoffs will likely take effect in October. Valley News Live reports […]August 28, 2015Previous PagePage 191 of 434Next PageTop StoriesTechnologyKomatsu Partners with Pronto to Bring Autonomous Dump Trucks to Quarries of All SizesThe retrofit technology is designed to be simpler and more affordable, enabling all-day hauling with minimal human input.Compact equipment2026 Polaris General UTV Hits Dealers with New Colors, UpgradesCompact Utility LoadersMechMaxx Shakes Up Mini Skid Steer Market with $24K Croba STL1000PickupsFord to Build 2027 Midsize Electric Pickup in US with $30K Start PriceFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
