Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].Recruiting & retentionReport: Construction’s Average Age Rises While Retirement Plans LagAs the average age has increased, so has the number of workers 55 and older, yet only a quarter of workers have retirement plans, according to CPWR.March 7, 2025Safety & ComplianceA Week in the Trenches: 2 Workers Rescued; 2 Workers Die; 1 Contractor FinedTwo workers died in a trench collapse in Maryland; two were rescued in Michigan, and a Tennessee contractor was fined after a fatal cave-in.March 6, 2025TrucksCummins Unveils New B7.2 Diesel Engine for Medium-Duty TrucksThe engine will be built in the U.S. and is designed to reduce emissions, increase fuel efficiency and be modified for alternative fuels.March 5, 2025BusinessAgencies Drop Union Requirement for Large Federal Construction ProjectsAfter a judge ruled Biden lacked the authority to mandate the labor agreements, some agencies have removed them, with more expected to follow.March 4, 2025Market PulseDodge: Construction Starts, Hiring Slow but Planned Projects RiseDodge reports indicate the construction industry is taking a breather so far in 2025 with momentum gaining for the second half.March 3, 2025ExcavatorsVolvo Continues Biggest Excavator Redesign in 20 Years with 5 New HybridsThe hydraulic hybrids range from 26- to 50-metric tons and are designed to increase fuel efficiency 20% and cut carbon emissions by 15%.March 3, 2025Skid Steer LoadersMan Sentenced to Probation for 2-Year-Old Son’s Death on Skid SteerRiding on the cab floor, he fell forward as his father lowered the bucket. Two of his older brothers were previously injured by the skid steer.February 28, 2025DozersThe Big Red Fire Dozers of L.A. County Can Take the Heat (Video)The fire department's 46-ton Cat D8R dozers, with 16-foot-wide blades, have gone through extensive modifications to battle a blaze.February 27, 2025MaintenanceMakita Debuts Cordless Impact Wrench for Heavy Equipment MaintenanceThe high-torque wrench is designed for removing wheels, attachments and other maintenance tasks without an air compressor.February 26, 2025Alternative powerKomatsu Claims "World’s First Large Hydrogen-Combustion Dump Truck""Proof of concept" tests have begun on a hydrogen-fuel-only HD785 rigid-frame truck with 92-metric-ton payload.February 25, 2025Previous PagePage 10 of 256Next PageTop StoriesTechnologyIs this Horse-Like Robot the Future of Construction Site Transportation?The Kawasaki hydrogen-powered four-legged robot can navigate challenging terrain – even climb stairs.RoadbuildingWatch Remote-Control Cat Dozers, Excavator Tackle Big Sur Landslide (Video)Compact Excavators"Big on Power" – Case CE Rolls Out 4 New Mini Excavators in Diesel and ElectricAttachmentsAre You Ready for a Tiltrotator? Here’s What’s on the MarketFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks