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.Construction EquipmentHeavy equipment (finally) does the Harlem ShakeIf you’ve been fortunate enough to avoid exposure to the Harlem Shake craze that has swept the Internet in the past month or so, our apologies in advance. But we had to share this. We have some huge safety concerns, but this unidentified crew is the first we’ve seen with such a sheer amount of […]March 14, 2013HomeThis video of kids playing pit crew will make you smileThose who love car racing love it for the speed, the close calls and the sheer skill of those behind the wheel. And while we’re suckers for videos of things screaming down a track, there are few more adorable things we’ve seen recently than this video of a couple of stock car professionals in the […]March 13, 2013BusinessD.C. airport metro station tops list of biggest U.S. infrastructure projectsAccording to Same Day Steel Deck these are the five highest-profile transportation infrastructure projects in the United States. 1. Dulles Transit Extension in Washington, D.C: This $6.2 billion project began in 2008 and has a target completion date of 2016. It’s purpose is to extend the Washington Metro line to Dulles International Airport and Tyson’s Corner. 2. […]March 13, 2013TechnologyBehind the B15: The design process of Caterpillar’s rugged smartphoneJust a couple of weeks ago, Caterpillar launched a pretty surprising new product. Not a dozer or an excavator, but a phone. A very rugged smartphone. And to much excitement, I might add. The phone received copious amounts of coverage from mainsteam outlets and the consumer technology outlets alike at its debut during the Mobile […]March 13, 2013BusinessHighway construction up 4.3% annually in January thanks to warmer weatherHighway construction was up 4.3 percent in January over January 2012, largely due to warmer weather, according to the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). Each month ARTBA analyzes U.S. Census Bureau data and reports the outcome. “With warmer-than-average temperatures across the country, many contractors were able to get more work done on transportation projects, […]March 12, 2013EquipmentExxonMobil: Diesel will surpass gasoline as top transportation fuel by 2020As more and more consumers become aware of the greater gas efficiency of diesel, interest in and demand for the fuel has surged as of late. In fact, ExxonMobil expects diesel to jump gasoline as the number one choice for transportation fuel by 2020. The company predicts light duty vehicles will continue to see much […]March 12, 2013BusinessManitou CEO steps down as board calls for better profitabilityManitou has announced that President and CEO Jean-Christophe Giroux has stepped down. “The Board believes that the new environment calls more for an operational focus, with a better balance between profitability and development,” according to a prepared statement from the company. Giroux will stay with the company through March 31. The news comes as a […]March 12, 2013BusinessAstec Industries taps Benjamin G. Brock to succeed father as CEOAstec Industries announced that it will tap Benjamin G. Brock as the company’s next CEO and President. Brock is the son of Dr. J. Don Brock, the current CEO. J. Don Brock will continue to serve as the Executive Chairman of Astec’s board of directors. Meanwhile, Richard J. Dorris will become the company’s Chief Operating […]March 12, 2013BusinessMaryland Gov. proposes fuel tax changes to fund transportation projectsMaryland is the latest state looking to use the fuel tax as a way to fund transportation infrastructure projects. Recently, Gov. Martin O’Malley recently unveiled a five-year plan to generate $3.4 billion for state highway and transit projects. The bill will go before a House hearing March 15, according to a report from our sister […]March 12, 2013WorkforceBig construction employment gains indicate rising contractor confidenceOn Friday the latest round of figures from the U.S. Labor Department showed that the construction industry enjoyed its highest monthly gain in six years by adding 48,000 jobs in February. The construction industry employs 5.784 million Americans as of February. That’s the highest mark the industry has attained since September 2009 and is a 2.5-percent […]March 11, 2013Previous PagePage 397 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
