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.HomeMay brings more new houses, but overall housing construction fallsA new U.S. Department of Commerce report on the housing market is a mixed bag of continued deterioration and hope for recovery.June 19, 2012Construction EquipmentShaka transforms the iPhone into a wind meterA startup by the name of Shaka has developed an attachment for the iPhone that allows the smartphone to measure wind speed.June 19, 2012SafetyTips for properly removing equipment from winter storageHow to ensure your equipment is in top-shape before putting it back to work.June 19, 2012HomePrivate construction spending up in most states says AGCA economistIn Portland, Maine Thursday, the chief economist for the Associated General Contractors of America said private spending on construction projects has increased in most states.June 19, 2012RoadbuildingTips for properly removing equipment from winter storageIn Takeuchi’s quarterly newsletter for this Summer, the company’s National Warranty Manager Gary Bryan offers some helpful steps to take before it comes time to  turn the ignition key after a piece of equipment’s winter slumber. “The bottom line is this: well maintained equipment will operate more smoothly and efficiently on site, will break down […]June 19, 2012RoadbuildingMiddle schoolers to build Cummins engine from 30,000 LegosOlympic arenas, Batman and Robin, countless pieces of construction equipment and even Mount Rushmore have all been meticulously sculpted with the classic building blocks of our youth, Legos. Saturday, the latest Cummins engine joins the fray. Cummins announced Thursday its Brickworld Build Team, made up of middle school science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) students and teachers from three Chicagoland […]June 19, 2012BusinessAutodesk aims to boost cloud and mobile computing on construction job sites with Vela Systems acquisitionAutodesk recently announced its acquisition of Vela Systems a provider of cloud-based field management software for the construction industry.June 18, 2012TechnologyMiddle schoolers to build Cummins engine from 30,000 LegosOlympic arenas, Batman and Robin, countless pieces of construction equipment and even Mount Rushmore have all been meticulously sculpted with the classic building blocks of our youth, Legos. Saturday, the latest Cummins engine joins the fray. Cummins announced Thursday its Brickworld Build Team, made up of middle school science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) students and teachers from three Chicagoland […]June 15, 2012Recruiting & retentionCollege sports “arms race” makes construction a constant on many campusesAs universities race to attract the best athletes with the best facilities, construction on college campuses is nearly constant.June 15, 2012Construction EquipmentThe equipment (and cost) behind NYC’s Second Avenue SubwayCNN Money has a really interesting piece on the $4.5 billion budget of the first mile-and-a-half segment of New York City’s Second Avenue Subway, currently under construction: What contributes to the mammoth tab? Big machinery, for starters. At $800,000 a piece, equipment such as hydraulic drill jumbos and load-haul-dump loaders can rack up a bill […]June 14, 2012Previous PagePage 434 of 434Top StoriesPickups2026 Ford F-Series Super Duty Preview: 4 Engines, 5 Trims, 2 Beds OfferedThe new Super Duty models come in a multitude of configurations, including optional diesel engine, short bed, dual rear wheels, among others.Pickups2026 Chevy Silverado EV Work Truck Smashes World Record for Mileage RangeBackhoe LoadersA Closer Look: Deere's New Backhoes Deliver Improved Comfort, Visibility, ControlVintage EquipmentThe 1950s Cat “Twin D8” – 2 Joined Dozers, 1 Big Blade, Double the PowerFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
