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.BusinessRitchie Bros. sees increased auction earnings, big boosts online in 2012Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers announced today that it brought in net earnings of $82.6 million in 2012, a 12 percent increase from adjusted earnings in 2011. The company notes that without its purchase of AssetNation, which it used to build its new EquipmentOne equipment sales website, net earnings would have been an improvement of 17 percent. […]February 26, 2013BusinessCase launches SiteWatch telematics solutionCase today announced through its website the launch of its first telematics solution SiteWatch. The company says SiteWatch delivers vital machine performance data “to any computer, any time, anywhere.” Case touts standard telematics features with SiteWatch, including the ability to reduce excessive idling in order to save on fuel, theft recovery and prevention, maintenance scheduling […]February 26, 2013TechnologyChevy and GMC 2015 pickups will have 4G LTE, Wi-Fi built inGeneral Motors announced this week that its 2015 Chevrolet and GMC pickups will have the ability to connect to 4G LTE wireless data networks built-in. The first carrier partnership announced by GM is with AT&T but the automaker says it will announce more carrier and supplier relationships in the coming months. The data connection is built […]February 26, 2013Construction EquipmentScientists develop first self-healing protective coating for concreteJust last week we heard about a formula of asphalt that, when heated by induction, can actually repair itself. And now it seems that scientists have developed a coating that can produce similar results in concrete. According to Phys.org, citing an article in the journal ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, researchers have such developed a coating containing […]February 26, 2013HomeWorld of Asphalt and AGG1 extend advanced registration for 2013Advanced registration has been extended through March 1 for the upcoming World of Asphalt and AGG1 expositions. Attendees can pay 40 percent less than the onsite fee, including admission to both shows, by registering in advance. Attendees can also save money by registering in advance for the shows’ educational programming. Registrations will be continue to […]February 25, 2013BusinessArchitecture Billings Index jumps to 54.2, bodes well for constructionEach month the American Institute of Architects releases its Architecture Billings Index and the latest round shows an increase to 54.2 in January. Any reading above a 50 on the index indicates a rise in demand for design services. The index indicates good things for construction because architectural billings tend to lead actual construction of projects […]February 25, 2013TechnologyGEAR: 3Doodler 3D printing penThere’s no question whether the advent of 3D printing will have an affect on the architecture and construction industries. Not only can you use the technology to create models of a structure, you can then print out pieces of the structure and assemble them. But what if you could print a 3D structure as you […]February 25, 2013BusinessCaterpillar dealer sales fall 4% in fiscal Q1Caterpillar recently reported that it saw worldwide dealer sales fall 4 percent in the three months ending January 31. According to a Securites and Exchange Report reviewed by the Chicago Tribune, the company saw sales decline 11 percent in North America and 12 percent in the Asia/Pacific Region. Sales in Latin America were up 3 […]February 25, 2013SafetyAEM expands library of safety manual e-books on Apple’s iBookstoreThe Association of Equipment Managers recently published its fourth safety manual to Apple’s iBooks e-book platform for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. The latest manual deals with industrial/agricultural mower safety. Safety manuals on hydraulic excavators, aerial work platforms and agricultural sprayers are also available. The manuals are all priced at $3.99. The association says […]February 25, 2013HomeWyoming legislature passes bill to increase gas tax 10 cents per gallon to fund infrastructure repairsWith the President working on a Federal plan of attack on the country’s ailing infrastructure, many states are exploring their own solutions to the problem. Last week, the Wyoming Senate passed legislation to increase the state’s motor fuels tax by 10 cents per gallon in order to fund highway improvements, Associated General Contractors reported. 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