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.TechnologyKomatsu brings artificial intelligence to heavy equipment with NVIDIA-powered camerasKomatsu wants to bring artificial intelligence to construction sites to boost safety and productivity and it’s working with a company primarily known for video games to do it. Komatsu and graphics processing unit (GPU) manufacturer NVIDIA have announced a partnership to develop construction AI solutions for the jobsite by deploying intelligent cameras. On these jobsites, […]December 13, 2017Construction Equipment5th Day of Construction Gifts: Lego Demolition SiteLego is no stranger to our annual gift guide, and though any of those previous sets would be fun for the family to get together and build, set no. 10734 is aimed more at little hands. The Lego Demolition site set packs a lot for just $30. The set includes enough bricks to build a […]December 13, 2017Gear4th Day of Construction Gifts: Columbia PFG Bahama a great all-season work shirtThey’re technically fishing shirts, but Columbia’s PFG Bahama is an excellent choice for the jobsite and office, too. Available in a wide range of colors in sizes from extra small to XXL, the Bahama long sleeve features the PFG mesh-lined cape vents at the back shoulder for built-in cooling on hot days. The shirt is […]December 12, 2017WorkforceConstruction adds 24,000 jobs in NovemberThe U.S. construction industry increased employment for a fourth consecutive month in November, with the addition of 24,000 jobs. Total construction employment rose to 6.955 million Americans during the month, a 2.7-percent improvement over the November 2016 total, according to preliminary data from the Labor Department. The November jobs data also brought a revision to […]December 11, 2017TechnologyThe 5 Best Smartphones for Construction [2018 Edition]All of the major phone manufacturers have introduced their latest and greatest to the market, which means it’s that time of year again to roundup what I see as the best smartphones those in the construction industry can buy. This year’s list is the strongest roundup of devices we’ve seen to date, so let’s dig […]December 8, 2017Gear2nd Day of Construction Gifts: Heavy equipment hologram lampsThese heavy equipment lamps feature a cool, holographic-like design and would make a great addition to any office or kid’s room. You can find these color-changing holo lamps in a few places online, especially the excavator version. One option on Amazon runs for about $29 and comes with a swappable design, allowing you to illuminate […]December 8, 2017Gear12 Days of Construction Gifts, Tools & Toys 2017With the holiday season in full swing, we’re here to help with a list of 12 great gifts for the construction/trades professionals and equipment-loving kids in your life. Over the next couple of weeks we’ll be revealing one item from the list each weekday. There’s a little bit of everything here including clothing, tools, tech […]December 7, 2017Gear1st Day of Construction Gifts: Cat’s take on the Yeti coolerCat’s alternative to the popular Yeti cooler is cheaper and prominently features the iconic Cat logo and yellow color scheme. Produced though a licensing deal with Taiga Coolers and made in the USA, Cat’s 27-quart cooler is designed to withstand the abuse of the jobsite while keeping its contents cool for long periods of time. Cat […]December 7, 2017TechnologyREVIEW: Cat S41 improves on a great rugged phone form factorIn the nearly five years since Caterpillar entered the smartphone market with its first Android rugged phone, the B15, the company’s phones have entered a state of refinement. No device to date better illustrates that than the new Cat S41. Cat announced this phone back in September and sent the device along to me for […]December 6, 2017Construction EquipmentPartial implosion fails at Detroit’s SilverdomeIt took demolition contractors a couple of tries, but they finally succeeded in bringing down the Pontiac Silverdome near Detroit. The 42-year-old stadium which at one time served as the home for the NFL’s Detroit Lions and the NBA’s Detroit Pistons, withstood an attempt to implode its upper ring on Sunday, according to clickondetroit.com. The […]December 5, 2017Previous PagePage 90 of 434Next PageTop StoriesHeavy equipmentCloser Look: The Huddig 1370 Cable, An All-in-One Loader, Excavator and LiftThe do-anything machine has 160 horsepower, up to 72-foot platform reach and full attachment versatility. Take a tour here.Compact Wheel LoadersSherpa Releases its Most Powerful Articulated Loader Yet, the F50ExcavatorsBig Year for Excavators with Lots of New Models – Buyer’s Guide 2025Compact equipmentCan-Am Redesigns 2026 Defender UTV: More Power, Smarter Tech, Added ComfortPickups2026 GMC Sierra 1500 Revealed: Choice of 8 Trims, 4 Engines
