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.Construction EquipmentBeetle delays TransCanada pipeline constructionConstruction on TransCanada's Gulf Coast pipeline has been brought to a halt by a bug.October 26, 2012Construction EquipmentNew home construction returns to 2006 levels in Washington D.C.Some extremely welcome news indicative of a growing national trend from the Washington Post which reports that new home construction has been on a steady rise since 2010 in the Washington D.C. metro area.October 25, 2012Construction EquipmentWhen to choose winter tiresCheck out this helpful video from the folks at Yokohama tires. As the cold sets in across the country, many will begin to wonder whether or not they should opt for winter tires or if the all-season tires they're already using will suffice.October 25, 2012RoadbuildingCat: staying in Illinois, sees third-quarter income and sales boostsCaterpillar made headlines over the weekend with its latest earnings report and an announcement regarding its company headquarters. The first mention comes from an Associated Press report that quotes Cat Chief Executive Doug Oberhelman as clarifying that the company will keep its headquarters in Peoria, Illiniois, despite past criticisms of that state’s political leaders and a […]October 25, 2012RoadbuildingIllinois sewer upgrades to create 9,700 construction jobsA recently launched $1 billion initiative to upgrade sewer lines, water mains and water treatment plants across Illinois will create 9,700 construction jobs in the state, according to Gov. Pat Quinn’s office. According to the Chicago Tribune, the upgrade comes after the Environmental Protection Agency found Illinois to be the state with the fourth-highest need […]October 25, 2012RoadbuildingApple announces iPad Mini alongside an updated iPadDuring a special event in San Jose today, Apple announced a smaller, cheaper version of the iPad alongside a much faster one. With a screen size of 7.85 inches, the iPad Mini is only 7.2 millimeters thick. Apple says that makes it is 23 percent thinner and 53 percent lighter than its big brother the […]October 25, 2012RoadbuildingTerex to supply Takeuchi with 8 new skid steer modelsTerex Construction announced today that it has entered into a partnership with Takeuchi Manufacturing, U.S. in which Terex will supply Takeuchi with eight new models of skid steer loaders. Mark Luttmann, Terex sales operations manager at Terex Americas, said Tuesday morning that he would not disclose specifically how long the two companies have been in […]October 25, 2012RoadbuildingVolvo Construction sales fall 9 percent in third quarter, huge dip in operating incomeVolvo Construction Equipment reports that it has reduced production and inventory in its facilities along with inventories at its dealers in response to a drop in sales and an “uncertain outlook.” Volvo CE released its third quarter earnings report Tuesday morning and there was little good news to be found as the manufacturer saw its […]October 25, 2012RoadbuildingPinball machine takes K’Nex construction toys to another levelYou might consider yourself a bit too old to play with construction toys like K’Nex and Legos, but both toys have done a lot over the years in getting kids interested in construction, architecture and engineering. The creator of this monstrous pinball machine isn’t a kid, as illustrated by the vast complexity of the pinball […]October 25, 2012Construction EquipmentPinball machine takes K’Nex construction toys to another levelThe creator of this monstrous pinball machine isn't a kid, as illustrated by the vast complexity of the pinball machine meets Rube Goldberg machine he's assembled. There aren't any bumpers or slides on the playing board of the machine, rather all of that fun is saved for the process of returning the ball after it leaves the board.October 24, 2012Previous PagePage 424 of 434Next PageTop StoriesCompact ExcavatorsBull Equipment Charges Into U.S. Market with Low-Cost Mini Excavator LineupThe five model mini excavator lineup touts prices up to “40 percent lower than big-brand alternatives.”Wheel LoadersA Closer Look: Volvo’s New Next-Gen L260 Wheel LoaderThe DirtKubota’s Next-Gen Excavators: Why are They So Popular?Compact Track LoadersTakeuchi’s First EH-Controlled Compact Track Loader – the TL11R3Featured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
