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.HomeSpire of One World Trade Center arrives in NYCVery cool moment for construction workers in New York City today as the crowning spire for One World Trade Center arrived by boat, the Associated Press reported. “It signifies that we’re back, we’re better than ever, and it shows the resilience of not just New York, but also people in general,” Steven Plate, the director […]December 12, 2012HomeWorld’s tallest building will be modular, built in 90 daysModular design will soon enjoy its shining moment when a 220-story modular building is constructed in Changsha, China. The amazing part about this building’s construction is that it will be complete in only 90 days, according to ModSpace. Known as Sky City, the tower will be built by Broad Sustainable Building, a subsidiary of China’s […]December 10, 2012Construction EquipmentLonger-lasting metals, building materials on the way?One of the properties of metal that makes it such an attractive building material turns out to also be a cause for its tendency to weaken over time. According to ScienceDaily, two researchers have discovered that the mechanism that allows for a metal’s pliability, or ability to be shaped or molded, attracts hydrogen atoms, an […]December 10, 2012BusinessConstruction loses 20k jobs in NovemberGood news for the economy today as the latest U.S. Labor Department figures show that 146,000 jobs were added in the month of November while unemployment fell to 7.7 percent — the lowest that rate been since December 2008. However, the construction industry did not share in that good news, losing 20,000 jobs in November. […]December 7, 2012GearPhilippi-Hagenbuch truck bodies designed for abrasive payloadHandle highly-abrasive material with Philippi-Hagenbuch’s line of HiVol Hard Rock/Ore Bodies, which have hydrophobic steel and high abrasion liners to provide durability. The customized truck bodies feature reduced steel for lighter weight, and take into account individual factors such as material density, height and width restrictions and climate conditions, among others. Philippi-Hagenbuch’s Load Profiling process […]December 7, 2012Construction EquipmentGator in the Bay: Art meets excavatorThe sight of an alligator peeking above the water as it floats along the support of a bay is a common occurrence for Floridians. But a 40-ton gator? Not so much. But as the creator of this massive monster, artist Lloyd Goradesky told Miami’s WPLG there’s nothing to fear: “This is a friendly gator.” Goradesky […]December 6, 2012MaintenanceBobcat stresses importance of compact excavator greasingOf course, the below video is very specific to Bobcat compact excavators, but we here at Equipment World found the video to be well done and a great reminder of just how important grease is to a machine. It’s surprising just how many grease points the thumb and grapple attachment alone of the compact excavator […]December 6, 2012BusinessPittsburgh’s breathing buildingWith an eye on promoting the revitalization of downtown Pittsburgh as well as energy conservation and organizational productivity, the Tower at PNC Plaza is likely PNC Financial Services’ proudest design moment yet. Architectural design of the building was led by Gensler while Buro Happold led engineering and Paladino & Co consulted on green design, according […]December 6, 2012BusinessCase donates 3,000 die-cast models to Toys for TotsIn the wake of Superstorm Sandy, one of the organizations heavily affected by the devastation was the United States Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots foundation which lost its toy warehouse in Dover, New Jersey. In response Case gathered up scale models of its wheel loaders, skid steers and backhoes and sent along 3,000 of them […]December 5, 2012BusinessCaterpillar, Ariel form joint venture in oil and gas industryCaterpillar and Ariel Corporation have formed a 50-50 joint venture to provide well service pressure pumping products for customers in the global oil and gas industry. The combined venture, known as Black Horse, acquired pump manufacturer ProSource of Houston, Texas. Black Horse plans to expand ProSource’s existing product line. Frac pumps sold through the combined venture […]December 5, 2012Previous PagePage 417 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
