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.SafetyExcavator falls from bridge onto train tracks during demolition (PHOTOS)While performing demolition work on a bridge which crosses over a portion of train tracks near Boston, an excavator fell to the tracks below last weekend. According to a report from WCVB TV, the machine was atop the bridge assisting in the demolition of one of its sides when a floor beam shifted. The shift caused the […]June 4, 2015BusinessSt. Louis construction firms help establish $10 million Contractors Loan Fund for minority- and women-owned businessesAiming to boost the number of construction companies owned by minorities and women in the St. Louis area, a group of firms and banks joined forces to establish the Contractors Loan Fund. According to a report from St. Louis Public Radio, the $10 million loan fund will be a big help to those companies who […]June 4, 2015SafetyWorker killed by falling steel beam on New York bridge siteA worker on a paving crew was killed last week when a steel beam came crashing down into a highway work zone in New York. According to a report from the Elmira Star Gazette, 50-year-old Sharon L. Biesecker, was hit and killed by a steel beam after it broke free from a crane at the site, located […]June 4, 2015TechnologyVolvo CE’s new SmartCare service will monitor and translate your telematics data for youVolvo Construction Equipment has launched a new fleet management assistance service that takes the manufacturer’s dealer involvement to a new level. The new SmartCare service will include three tiers:Basic, Plus and Complete. As you progress from Basic through Complete, your Volvo dealer becomes more involved in helping to monitor and translate the CareTrack telematics data […]June 3, 2015WorkforceWatch One World Trade Center’s 11-year construction in this beautiful time-lapseWith the opening of the iconic building’s observation deck over the weekend, One World Trade Center is officially open for the public to enjoy. To mark the occasion, the folks at EarthCam, produced the following time-lapse video that covers all 11 years of the 1,776-foot-tall building’s construction. Construction began in October 2004 and was officially […]June 3, 2015SafetyWorker crushed by lift beneath Pittsburgh overpassA construction worker in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was killed Saturday in a lift accident beneath an overpass. According to a report from KDKA TV, 35-year-old Sean Kelly was atop the lift as part of a crew making repairs beneath the East Busway overpass in the city’s Wilkinsburg borough. It’s unclear how, but Kelly became pinned between […]June 3, 2015BusinessPalm Beach high school construction academies seek to fill Florida’s skilled worker shortageThe Palm Beach County school district has opened three construction academies that are equipping students from ninth through 12th grades with valuable construction skills through real-world, hands-on experience. According to a report from the Palm Beach Post, academies have opened at high schools in Delray Beach, Loxahatchee and the Glades as construction firms across the state […]June 2, 2015Construction EquipmentCase is offering a 3-year, 3,000-hour complete factory warranty on all skid steers and CTLs, but only for a limited time[imagebrowser id=192] Case Construction Equipment announced today a limited-time warranty offer on all of its skid steers and compact track loaders. The 3-year, 3,000-hour complete factory warranty covers all machines sold through retail channels and will cost nothing extra. RELATED >> Case reconfigures skid steer, compact track loader lineup in move to Tier 4 Final, intros […]June 2, 2015RoadbuildingRoller operator killed when road gives way during paving job in IllinoisA roller operator was killed when his machine overturned last week while working on the campus of Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. According to a report from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, 47-year-old Roger R. Kolweier was operating a roller on a repaving job at the campus Thursday afternoon when a portion of the road collapsed and […]June 2, 2015Construction EquipmentAEV transforms Ram 2500/3500 into the ultimate off-road work truck (PHOTOS, VIDEO)Up until recently, much of American Expedition Vehicle’s (AEV) focus has been on the Jeep Wrangler. But in 2013 the popular off-road conversion firm unveiled a Ram concept truck at SEMA that sent everyone home wanting more. Now, the company has released a 5-product lineup that turns any Ram 2500 or 3500 into one extremely versatile […]June 1, 2015Previous PagePage 209 of 434Next PageTop StoriesCompact ExcavatorsBull Equipment Charges Into U.S. Market with Low-Cost Mini Excavator LineupThe five model mini excavator lineup touts prices up to “40 percent lower than big-brand alternatives.”Wheel LoadersA Closer Look: Volvo’s New Next-Gen L260 Wheel LoaderThe DirtKubota’s Next-Gen Excavators: Why are They So Popular?Compact Track LoadersTakeuchi’s First EH-Controlled Compact Track Loader – the TL11R3Featured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
