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.BusinessCan switching to a propane-powered pickup save you money?Our sister publication Pro Pickup has a pretty interesting article from the folks at Roush CleanTech on how switching from gas or diesel to propane as your pickup fuel of choice can save you money. At the moment, only 270,000 vehicles in the U.S., including fleets, school buses, shuttle buses, trucks, vans, and taxis, are […]March 18, 2013WorkforceMaryland light rail projects expected to create 7,000 construction jobsTwo Baltimore light rail projects are expected to create nearly 7,000 construction jobs in the area and state officials are rushing to prepare the state’s workforce. The Baltimore Purple and Red Line light rail systems, estimated to cost $2.15 billion and $2.5 billion respectively, will create jobs for "equipment operators, electricians, cement and brickmasons, carpenters […]March 18, 2013BusinessForbes: China will drive long term growth at CaterpillarDespite current challenges the company is meeting in the country, Forbes.com’s Great Speculations blog says China will drive Caterpillar’s long term growth. The blog points out the high interest rates in the first half of 2012 that impacted Cat. Then there are the recently-announced steps the Chinese government is taking—such as a 20 percent capital […]March 18, 2013Construction EquipmentRoads of the future could power our homes and the vehicles that drive themOur sister publication Better Roads has an interesting report today on the roads of the future. Two U.S. companies are working on ways to implement solar panels, LEDs for lining roads and giving warnings to passengers. They’re even working on a way to charge electric vehicles that run on them. Solar Roadways, is working on […]March 18, 2013Construction EquipmentLight Transmitting Concrete turns walls into screensFrom a functionality standpoint, innovations like this may seem a bit silly to those of us who use concrete to, you know, build sturdy structures. That’s the most important property of concrete after all, right? Nonetheless, seeing a concrete wall transform around sunset from the gray boring slab you see to the right to the […]March 15, 2013BusinessFirst employees move into new Caterpillar plant in GeorgiaThis week, the first 55 employees moved in to Caterpillar’s brand new facility in Athens, Georgia, reports to the Athens Banner-Herald. The 850,000-square-foot facility, which received kudos  in President Barack Obama’s address, shifts the assembly of its small bulldozers and mini hydraulic excavators from Sagami, Japan to Athens. Ground broke for the new facility just one […]March 15, 2013BusinessConstruction boom kicks in 5 months in Sandy’s wakeA report from USA Today from along the South New Jersey shore found that the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy has finally boosted construction in the area in a very noticeable way. The race is on to get the shore in the best condition possible as beach season approaches. And that has meant the return of […]March 14, 2013BusinessConstruction companies, AGC lobby Congress to spare programs from sequester cutsWith an estimated $4 billion in federal construction projects in jeopardy due to the sequestration cuts that took effect March 1, construction companies have begun lobbying the government to spare their projects, the New York Times reports. The Associated General Contractors of America has flooded Congress with e-mails and letters protesting the cuts. The sequester […]March 14, 2013Construction EquipmentConcrete canvas tent inflates and hardens into permanent structureThis is a development that has great to potential to have far reaching effects across the world. A U.K. company called Concrete Canvas has developed inflatable tents out of their material that harden into permanent structures after sprayed with water. The canvas itself is lightweight and flexible but contains all of the materials that make up concrete. […]March 14, 2013BusinessSany taps Dallas-Forth Worth’s Landmark Equipment as first Texas excavator dealerSany has named its first Texas excavator dealer. Landmark Equipment has been selected as the Sany America excavator dealer for the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area. Landmark was founded in 1989 by Mike Lyle and has four Dallas-Fort Worth area locations: Irving, Fort Worth, McKinney and Waxahachie. Landmark sells, rents and services heavy equipment, including excavators, backhoes, […]March 14, 2013Previous PagePage 396 of 434Next PageTop Stories4WD TractorsNew Holland T6.180: World's First 100% Methane-Powered Production TractorThe tractor delivers the same performance as diesel but with lower operating costs, carbon emissions, noise and vibration.Wheel LoadersCat Rolls Out 980 GC: A Simple, Heavy-Duty Medium Wheel LoaderCompact equipmentKawasaki Unveils its 2026 Mule Utility Vehicle LineupCompact Wheel LoadersNew Holland's Next-Gen W100D Compact Wheel Loader Gets New Cab, ControlsFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
