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.BusinessThe advantages of renting before buyingA very interesting Q & A session with United Rentals president and CEO Michael J. Kneeland was recently posted at the Conexpo-Con/Agg website. In it Kneeland talks about the advantages of renting before buying and gives a few words of advice for construction business owners. On renting before buying, Kneeland says “it provides liquidity in […]December 27, 2012GearGEAR: Snolo carbon-fiber sledsWhether it was on a toboggan, an intertube or just a regular old sled, you’ve never been down a snow-covered hill on anything like a Snolo. These sleds aren’t for kids and they have the price tag to match. Built in New Zealand, Snolo’s Stealth-X sled costs $3,000 and is made completely of carbon-fiber. The […]December 26, 2012Technology12 Days of Construction Gifts: Tough Desk Ultra laptop mountThe Tough Desk Ultra from Mobile Desk comes highly recommended by Bruce Smith, the editor of our sister publication Pro Pickup. This mobile workstation is available for a wide range of car and truck models and installs securely to the floorboard. The great thing about the Tough Desk Ultra is just how versatile it is. […]December 23, 2012BusinessRitchie Bros. auctions company record $3.9 billion worth of equipment in 2012Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers sold nearly $3.9 billion worth of equipment in 2012, the company announced today. The $3.9 billion mark is a company record and came through 328 unreserved auctions around the world. The sales represent a 5 percent increase in gross auction proceeds over 2011 and the company saw $1 billion in auction proceeds […]December 21, 2012BusinessFMI: Unconfident contractors face labor shortage, project delaysAccording to a new report from management consultant and investment banking provider FMI, the construction industry has contracted to the point that it is now roughly 70 percent of its size in 2006. And though things are looking up, construction business owners still face several challenges including a shrinking labor pool at a time when […]December 19, 2012BusinessHousing starts dip in November, remain far ahead of 2011Privately-owned housing starts in the month of November were at a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 861,000, according to figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau Wednesday morning. The rate is a 3-percent drop from the revised October estimate of 888,000. However, it’s a 21 percent increase over November 2011’s rate. Single-family housing starts were at […]December 19, 2012BusinessJCB names Arjun Mirdha Chief Operating OfficerJCB has appointed Arjun Mirdha as the company’s chief operating officer, effective January 1. Mirdha will oversee sales, commercial operations, parts and service, manufacturing, marketing communications and product marketing. Mirdha has been with JCB for 17 years, gaining roles in dealer development, parts, service, sales, marketing and new product development. He has also held various […]December 19, 2012Safety“Biggest Idiot on a Ladder” named by The Ladder AssociationAside from already having picked the best name for a contest ever, The Ladder Association of the UK has finally crowned its “Biggest Idiot on a Ladder” after a three-month search. The association asked the public to submit photos of people using ladders in the worst and most dangerous ways in order to spread awareness […]December 18, 2012HomeConstruction workers discover time capsule … from the 90sDiscovering a piece of history has to be a great thrill. And construction workers building a new math lab at the University of New Mexico got to experience that thrill last week when they knocked out a wall of the school’s library and found a time capsule. Well, sort of a thrill. This time capsule […]December 18, 2012Gear12 Days of Construction Gifts: Casio G-Shock Aviation watchCasio’s newest G-Shock watches can do all sorts of things. Their latest one has Bluetooth built in, allowing you to connect to your smartphone and receive notifications. The GWA1000-1A, from Casio’s Aviation series, doesn’t have Bluetooth but we feel it might be a bit more useful on the jobsite. This rugged timepiece is shock absorbent, resisting […]December 18, 2012Previous PagePage 415 of 434Next PageTop StoriesThe DirtKubota’s Next-Gen Excavators: Why are They So Popular?On this episode of The Dirt, we take a deep dive into Kubota’s dash-5 mini excavator lineup.Compact Track LoadersTakeuchi’s First EH-Controlled Compact Track Loader – the TL11R3Compact Track LoadersCTLs Dominate 40 Years After Tracks Added to a Skid Steer – Buyer’s Guide 2025Compact equipmentA Closer Look: Toro Debuts its First Tracked, Electric Dingo & Ultra BuggiesFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
