Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].BusinessExtreme heat plus masks takes toll on construction workersWearing a face mask in the extreme heat of the summer months is taking a toll on construction workers. Check out these tips for keeping cool on Equipment World.September 3, 2020RoadbuildingNew Fayetteville (N.C.) Outer Loop section opens, but loop completion delayedThough completion of the Fayetteville Outer Loop is delayed until 2026, a new section of the loop has been completed. Learn more here on Equipment World.September 3, 2020BusinessFormer contractor accused of spending PPP loan on Harley, personal useA former construction company owner obtained a paycheck protection loan for $841,000 – some of which he is accused of spending on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle.September 2, 2020Construction EquipmentDeere intros three new high-flow cold planer attachments for skid steers, CTLsThe functions of John Deere's high-flow CP18E, CP24E and CP30E cold planer models can be controlled from the cab, including depth, tilt and side shift.September 1, 2020RoadbuildingMissouri work zone crashes double despite half the trafficThe Missouri DOT reports that drivers are hitting truck- or trailer-mounted attenuators that alert drivers to work zones. Details here on Equipment World.September 1, 2020BusinessHow to Get Hurricane Laura Cleanup WorkHurricanes, floods, wildfires and other natural disasters can lead to high demand for debris cleanup and reconstruction, and an opportunity for contractors to provide much-needed services. But being in a position to provide those services takes careful, advanced planning before a disaster strikes. “It’s always better if a company gets ahead of a disaster,” says […]August 31, 2020RoadbuildingPhotos: National Guard, DOTs scramble to clear roads after Hurricane LauraTransportation workers and National Guard members were out in force Thursday and Friday clearing debris from roads in Louisiana and Texas following Hurricane Laura’s path of destruction. The Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development closed Interstate 10 at the Texas border ahead of the storm’s arrival Wednesday. As of Thursday at 3 p.m., the highway […]August 28, 2020Construction Equipment10 Demolition Attachments for Crushing, Breaking, PulverizingWhen's it time to knock down a wall, crush some concrete or slice through rebar, these 10 attachments for construction equipment can help get the job done.August 27, 2020RoadbuildingPennDOT gearing up for 3D design, digital bids on construction projectsThe Pennsylvania Department of Transportation plans to allow 3D designs and digital bids on transportation construction projects by 2025. Details here.August 27, 2020Construction EquipmentKomatsu boosts power on XT-5 tracked feller bunchersKomatsu has reengineered its XT-5 lineup of tracked feller bunchers for harvesting trees with increased power, travel speed and hydraulic flow.August 26, 2020Previous PagePage 135 of 268Next PageTop StoriesGraders/ScrapersCaterpillar Adds Joystick Option for Next-Generation 140 Motor GraderJoystick or lever? We break down the pros and cons. The 140 also gets a new nine-speed transmission, enhanced visibility and upgraded tech.Construction EquipmentCaterpillar Previews 5 Autonomous Equipment Lines at CES (Video)Compact TractorsCloser Look: Kubota’s New Grand L70 Tractors Completely Redesigned After 12 YearsTechnologyA UTV from Toyota? – “Scion 01 Concept” Hybrid Side-by-Side UnveiledPickups2026 Ford F-150 Revealed: Choice of 8 Trims, 5 Engines Including Hybrid, V8
