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.BusinessNavistar officials tell ‘turn-around story’ at Mid-America Truck ShowWith a current cash flow balance that’s better than expected, Navistar officials said the company is in the midst of a ‘great turn-around story,’ according to report from our sister publication CCJ. Newly appointed CEO Tony Clarke said Navistar has seen a 25-percent boost in stock price per share. and are strong signals the company is […]March 21, 2013WorkforceWhy isn’t construction hiring booming like housing? Hoarding.Citing a phenomenon that might not make much sense to those outside of the industry, Neil Irwin took to the Washington Post’s Workblog recently to discuss why construction job growth, though recovering, isn’t quite matching the numbers of the booming housing market. Just yesterday we reported that the annual rate on home starts grew in […]March 21, 2013BusinessHousing starts stall in FebruaryAfter a big dip in January, housing starts basically stalled in February, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Commerce Department’s Census Bureau. Construction began on houses and apartments at a seasonally adjusted rate of 917,000 in February, marking only a 0.8-percent increase from January’s revised estimate of 910,000. Despite the dip, the February rate […]March 20, 2013Construction EquipmentVideo Walkaround: Case 521F wheel loaderThough Case launched the 521F during the week of World of Concrete in early February, the wheel loader didn’t make an appearance at that show. Fortunately, Case brought it along to show off to the folks in San Antonio attending the World of Asphalt and AGG1 shows. In this video walkaround, Case brand manager Rob […]March 20, 2013WorkforceDisney Springs dining and entertainment district will create 1,200 construction jobs in OrlandoFor years, Downtown Disney has been where adults go to play once the kids are away on family trips to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Floria. But in the next three years Downtown Disney will double in size and become Disney Springs, Similar to the complex it will replace, Disney Springs will offer visitors shopping, […]March 20, 2013HomeProtests ensue after University of Tennessee receives approval for fracking on school landUniversity of Tennessee officials are moving forward with a plan to drill oil and gas wells for hydraulic fracturing—also known as fracking— on land owned by the school after receiving approval from the state legislature, reports the Knoxville News Sentinel. The university will soon begin hearing bids from oil and gas companies to lease some […]March 20, 2013GearGEAR: Flint and Tinder 10-year hoodie built to survive the jobsiteHoodies might be one of the most versatile pieces of clothing man has ever created. They’re fairly ubiquitous this day and age, no matter the season, due to their comfort, function and style. Tennagers love them but they also make great work clothes as well because they’re light but still protective and warm. The problem […]March 19, 2013BusinessRecession-weary Ala. construction firm auctions $26 million in earthmoving equipmentTomorrow, one of the largest auctions of construction equipment in the state of Alabama’s history will be held in Tuscaloosa, where struggling Racon Inc. will sell off $26 million worth of machines. In all, 675 pieces of equipment will be auctioned off including 300 to 350 earthmoving machines and 45 pickup trucks. You can view […]March 19, 2013HomeMontreal could run out of asphalt … and the Mafia is involvedIn a bit of an odd-but-true story from Canada, there is a very good possibility that the City of Montreal could run out of asphalt, reports the Montreal Gazette. The city has numerous potholes to fill but unless it is able to sign a $5.2 million contract with seven supply companies. So why the cold […]March 19, 2013HomeAll-American-made homes would provide economic boost, but are they feasible?Is it possible to build a home from 100 percent American materials? That’s the question Anders and Jake Lewendal decided to try and find out with a recent build, as chronicled by Builder. Anders Lewendal Construction Inc., a custom builder based out of Bozeman, Montana, set out to build a home made completely of materials […]March 18, 2013Previous PagePage 395 of 434Next PageTop StoriesWheel LoadersCat Rolls Out 980 GC: A Simple, Heavy-Duty Medium Wheel LoaderThe lower-cost model offers low fuel consumption with on-demand fan, load-sensing hydraulics, intuitive controls and Performance Series buckets.Compact equipmentKawasaki Unveils its 2026 Mule Utility Vehicle LineupCompact Wheel LoadersNew Holland's Next-Gen W100D Compact Wheel Loader Gets New Cab, ControlsSafety31 Construction Workers Escape L.A. Tunnel CollapseFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
