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.GearDoosan updates excavators with T4i engines, power modesDoosan has updated its DX225LC-3 and DX255LC-3 excavators with a Tier 4 interim-compliant engine as well as new selectable power modes and work modes. Both excavators are powered by a turbocharged 6-cylinder Doosan DL06K water-cooled diesel engine. The engine on the DX225LC-3 produces 167 horsepower while the DX255LC-3’s engine produces 185 horsepower. Both machines […]December 17, 2012BusinessAre you concerned about the Fiscal Cliff?December 17, 2012WorkforceYour Voice: The labor shortageWe recently asked our readers on Facebook what they thought about the threat of a labor shortage. We posed the following question: “With many older, skilled workers having left the industry, and students showing little interest in construction, do you feel like a labor shortage is on the horizon? Are you already having trouble finding […]December 17, 2012SafetyOSHA postpones new fall protection rulesIn a memo released last week, OSHA announced that it has decided to postpone the implementation of its new stricter Fall Protection rules. The rules were set to go into effect December 15, but according to a report from Builder, have been postponed until March 15, 2013. Until that date, OSHA will keep in place […]December 17, 2012Gear12 Days of Construction Gifts: Duragear Flexible ScrewdriverThe screwdriver is a timeless tool. Unfortunately, fitting these rigid tools into tight spaces and reaching screws at odd angles is a timeless problem. But that’s where Duragear’s Flexible Screwdriver comes in. This $13 tool bends to reach fasteners at angles you’d never dream of reaching with a standard screwdriver. Plus, in those situations where […]December 16, 2012BusinessConstruction companies grow while other sectors slowA new report from Forbes based on numbers from financial information firm Sageworks says that privately-owned construction companies have “bucked the overall trend” and have seen their sales growth continue while other sectors have seen them slow. Construction companies have seen their sales grow since 2009, according to the Sageworks data. They saw 10.19 percent […]December 14, 2012GearGM unveils 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500 pickupsAt a special event in Detroit this afternoon, General Motors unveiled the 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 and 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. The pickups boast GM’s first redesign in seven years. GM says the Chevy Silverado 1500’s new design is more “muscular,” yet much more aerodynamic, blending design cues from past Chevy pickups with a more […]December 13, 2012WorkforceMerrill Lynch: “We are on the verge of construction hiring”Bill McBride has pulled in some optimistic comments from Michelle Meyer at Merrill Lynch. Meyer says 2012 will “go down in history as a year of transition for the housing market” with housing starts on track to be up 25 percent and home prices on track to increase 5 percent by year’s end. Meyer forecasts […]December 13, 2012HomeDutchman finishes 20-year build of Noah’s Ark replicaA lot of builders read our website. But we imagine very few have the amount of time on their hands as Dutchman Johan Huibers. Huibers spent the past 20 years building a complete replica of Noah’s Ark. He only recently finished the project and is now able to let people tour the massive boat which […]December 13, 2012Gear12 Days of Construction Gifts: Hilti 18-volt cordless drillThere are definitely cheaper cordless drills out there. But cheap may only get the job done once or twice before it falls apart. Hilti’s SFH 18-A CPC Hammer Drill/Driver is built to last with a Ultramide glass-fiber reinforced tool and battery housing. It offers three speeds, a low 5.7-pound weight and an emphasis on ergonomics. […]December 13, 2012Previous PagePage 416 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
