Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].RoadbuildingPart of Nevada’s new I-11 to open; project to include diamond interchange, wall with Hoover Dam scenesThe 2.5-mile section opening May 23 is between Foot Hill Drive in Henderson and U.S. 95 in Boulder City. More on this extensive project on Equipment World.May 21, 2018Construction EquipmentPettibone’s new Extendo 944X telehandler features stronger, smoother boom actionThe company says the 944X is built for rough terrain, featuring four-wheel drive and limited-slip front axle differential. Click here for more information.May 18, 2018Construction EquipmentHiab’s new light loader cranes designed for easier operationThe new series includes the HIAB X-HIPRO 122 and the X-HIDUO 082. Both include and advanced remote-control system. Details here on Equipment World.May 16, 2018PickupsBOSS Snowplow’s Drag Pro puts a folding, multi-position plow behind your truckThe Drag Pro is designed to reduce the number of passes and is available in two hydraulic folding versions and one fixed version. More information on Equipment World!May 14, 2018RoadbuildingN. Dakota puts historic bridge up for adoptionThe North Dakota DOT is looking for someone to adopt the historic Long X Bridge in McKenzie county. Learn more about bridge adoption programs here on Equipment World.May 14, 2018Construction EquipmentLifting Roundup: 10 attachments for grabbing, hoisting, working at heightsFrom vacuum-powered lifts to platforms with easier access, these 10 attachments for loaders and telehandlers are designed for grabbing, hoisting or working at lofty heights. Lifting with wireless remote Vacuworx is offering a wireless remote option for its SL 2 Vacuum Lifting System, eliminating the need to route hoses and a controller to the cab […]May 8, 2018BusinessAGC: Most states adding construction jobs; aluminum, steel tariffs pose riskThirty-eight states and the District of Columbia saw an increase in construction jobs between March 2017 and March 2018, according to Associated General Contractors of America. AGC attributed the growth to “strong private-sector demand and new public-sector investments in school and airport construction.” The nonprofit association, however, cautioned that a worker shortage and potential impacts […]May 8, 2018RoadbuildingArk. DOT tries out new contracting process for road projectsThe Arkansas Department of Transportation is experimenting with the construction manager/general contractor (CMGC) form of contracting, which shifts liability and risks of cost overruns to the contractor. The state legislature has given the department approval to apply the alternative to traditional bidding for three projects totaling no more than $200 million. The agency chose improving […]May 8, 2018RoadbuildingRoad and bridge jobs fall for first March in 5 years; construction adds 17k workers in AprilMarch saw the first decline in road and bridge construction employment in five years, according to the American Road & Transportation Builders Association. Compared to March 2017, there were 2,100 fewer highway and bridge construction workers in March 2018, ARTBA says, citing recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The decline represents a […]May 7, 2018RoadbuildingNew Fla. drawbridge plagued by malfunctionsAfter five years of construction at a cost of $106 million, a new Flagler Memorial Bridge opened between Palm Beach and West Palm Beach last July. But within a few months, the drawbridge has been plagued by malfunctions that have led to traffic jams and temporary closures, according to the Palm Beach Daily News. The […]May 3, 2018Previous PagePage 198 of 257Next PageTop StoriesOff-Road TrucksA Closer Look: Deere’s New Operator-Friendly Articulated Dump TrucksJump in the cab with us as we check out Deere’s new P-Tier ADTs in action – with upgraded engines and a next-level vision system for safer, smarter hauling.Compact Track Loaders"Send in the The Rook!" – The Crime-Fighting Cat Compact Track Loader (Video)4WD TractorsNew Holland T6.180: World's First 100% Methane-Powered Production TractorWheel LoadersCat Rolls Out 980 GC: A Simple, Heavy-Duty Medium Wheel LoaderFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
