Angela ThomasWorkforceConstruction worker and boy team up to rescue man from pit bull attack in MinnesotaA construction worker and a young boy jumped to action and played a part in saving a man’s life in Minnesota recently when the man was attacked by a pit bull. According to a report from KARE TV, 9-year-old Marshall Schmitz saw a pit bull attacking a man walking his dog in St. Louis Park […]August 3, 2015DealersLiebherr celebrates distribution evolution, Manitou launches new website and more in the latest Dealer and Manufacturing RoundupApplied Machinery expands with new office location Applied Machinery Sales is expanding with a new office location in Rock Hill, South Carolina. This new location has nearly 48,000 square feet of space and will support their growing dealer network. The new facility will house the company’s parts and attachments inventory, handle daily orders and provide […]July 31, 2015SafetyAEM reminds industry “Everyone has a part to play” in under ground utility safetyThe Association of Equipment Manufacturers says “Everyone has a part to play” to help ensure underground utility safety and damage prevention. The association has released a new video alongside online print resources to drive the point home. “Contractors, manufacturers and dealers all play a critical role in keeping our communities safe when it comes […]July 30, 2015WorkforceConstruction workers befriend homesick 4-year-old, make him part of the crewHow would you feel about a 4 year old telling you to “Get back to work?” A construction crew in Maine knows the feeling well, and loves it. According to a report from the Portland Press Herald, Harold and Felicia Murray have two children: 4-year-old Spencer and 1-year-old Willow. The family recently moved to Waterville […]July 29, 2015WorkforceUK paper, industry training board to honor unsung heroes of constructionA UK-based tabloid newspaper is helping to showcase the construction industry in a positive way. The Daily Mirror is joining forces with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) to present the 2015 Pride of Construction Awards. According to the CITB’s statistics, the UK construction industry is predicted to grow 2.4 percent each year for the […]July 27, 2015DealersTerex launches used truck website and more in the latest Dealer and Manufacturing RoundupTerex Trucks launches Used Trucks website Terex Trucks has partnered with Machinery Trader to develop a used trucks website which enables dealers to upload and advertise pre-owned trucks and construction equipment. Features on the website include an equipment search function, a dealer locator and a tool to receive free shipping and financing quotes. The new tool follows […]July 24, 2015WorkforceWorker stung by bees more than 100 times on Arizona jobsiteIf the scorching Arizona summer heat and the rest of the dangers inherent to construction weren’t enough, a crew in Scottsdale recently had to contend with an angry swarm of bees. According to The Arizona Republic, firefighters responded to an early morning call placed by a construction crew on July 14. Upon arrival of the […]July 24, 2015Construction EquipmentMan leads police on low-speed chase in a backhoeBeing stuck in traffic behind a backhoe is no one’s idea of a fun night. Even if a police chase is involved. But according to CBC News, those traveling on the Trans-Canada Highway in New Brunswick, Canada, recently found themselves in this situation. Around 3:40 a.m. July 7, police were called about a backhoe, without […]July 22, 2015SafetyHouse falls from jack onto construction worker in San AntonioA worker in San Antonio somehow survived a horrific accident last week when the house he was working beneath fell on top of him. According to a report from KABB TV, a construction crew was working on the foundation of the home when the house gave way and fell on top of the worker. “They […]July 22, 2015WorkforceConstruction worker fired after allegedly threatening bar owner over flying rainbow American flagWhat a construction worker in Nebraska describes as a defense of the American flag landed him without a job recently. According to the Lincoln Journal Star, James “Tony” Cascio was part of a Beal Derkenne Construction crew building student housing when he noticed a nearby bar called Alley flying the flag, but not the standard issue, red, […]July 21, 2015Previous PagePage 3 of 4Next PageTop StoriesMarket PulseQuick Data: Top-Selling Excavators and Sales Trends for 2023Find out the most popular models of new and used financed machines, and which models are fetching the most at auction.Wheel LoadersLoader Vs. Loader – “Unbelievable” Police Chase Captured on VideoRoadbuildingBaltimore Bridge Collapse – Ship Strike Decimates I-695 Key BridgeSafetyFake Falls Scam: 650-Plus Staged on N.Y. Construction Sites, Suit AllegesFeatured SponsorReport: The 2024 State of Heavy-Duty Repair