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.RoadbuildingConstruction spending hits three-year high in SeptemberAfter a dip in August, total construction spending for the year September increased to $852 billion in September, a nearly three-year high according to the Associated General Contractors of America. Although the association reports public construction continues to decrease, an increase in spending on houses, apartments and private nonresidential projects outweighed that downturn and propelled […]November 6, 2012RoadbuildingThe 5 tech trends impacting constructionDuring his opening keynote at Dimensions 2012 in Las Vegas this morning, Trimble President and CEO Steve Berglund outlined five surging trends in technology that are having a big effect on the construction industry and are moving us closer to the “Connected Construction Site.” 1. Sensors: Sensor integration is an additive area of development and […]November 6, 2012TechnologyThe backbone of the Connected Construction Site (Dimensions 2012)The aptly named MyConnectedSite.com is what Trimble calls "the backbone of the connected construciton site."November 6, 2012TechnologyThe 5 tech trends impacting constructionAt Dimensions 2012 Trimble President and CEO Steve Berglund outlined five trends in technology that are having a big effect on the construction industry.November 5, 2012TechnologyTrimble Dimensions 2012 focused on construction tech and the connected jobsiteTrimble President and Chief Executive Officer Steve Berglund opened the company’s Dimensions 2012 user conference with a keynote address that discussed how the company is placing itself directly within the evolving nexus of technology and the construciton industry.November 5, 2012BusinessConstruction spending hits three-year high in SeptemberAfter a dip in August, construction spending in September increased to $852 billion, a nearly three-year high according to the Associated General Contractors of America.November 2, 2012BusinessU.S. Construction adds 17,000 jobs in OctoberWith 17,000 new hires, construction jobs accounted for nearly 10 percent of all American added workers in the month of October. The total is the most since January for the industry, according to Businessweek.November 2, 2012BusinessBoost to construction will likely match Sandy’s $50 billion economic blowExperts say that Sandy's hit to the nation’s economy will likely be matched by a boost from the construction industry as the affected areas rebuild and recover.November 1, 2012Construction Equipment“Flying” bridge will spice up Miami skylineIn order to create a more “visually appealing” exit and entrance to downtown Miami, the Florida Department of Transportation is planning on constructing a “flying” bridge on Interstate 395.November 1, 2012BusinessBosch names Roberto Rossi director of Workshop Technical SalesRoberto Rossi is the new director of Workshop Technical Sales for Bosch; he will direct North American sales and service for Bosch service equipment.November 1, 2012Previous PagePage 422 of 434Next PageTop StoriesWheel LoadersA Closer Look: Volvo’s New Next-Gen L260 Wheel LoaderOne of the cooler upgrades is auto bucket fill, a technological response to contractors’ difficulties finding skilled operators.The DirtKubota’s Next-Gen Excavators: Why are They So Popular?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 2025Featured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
