Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].BusinessNew ‘Chart Book’ offers detailed, expansive view of U.S. construction industryThe sixth edition, published by the nonprofit the Center for Construction Research and Training, contains data on all aspects of the US construction industry.July 4, 2018RoadbuildingN.J.’s $1B Pulaski Skyway project reaches milestone with return of 2-way trafficThe project on the 3.5-mile, 85-year-old Skyway has been broken down into 11 contracts, with three contracts now completed. More information here.July 4, 2018RoadbuildingEffort to repeal Calif. gas tax increase gains momentumThe tax increase is designed to bring in billions for transportation projects but so far, the repeal effort has a majority of Californians’ support. More here.July 3, 2018Death by TrenchExpect more criminal charges in trench deathsJay Herzmark had never tried to get anyone arrested before. But when the retired industrial hygienist from the University of Washington’s Environmental Health and Safety Department found out a worker had died in a trench collapse in his county, he felt something had to be done. “No one should die in a trench,” he says. […]June 28, 2018Driver/operator coaching/trainingCrane operator, signaler can train as team with new CM Labs simulator stationThis technology allows team members to train simultaneously, as well as be trained in situations that are too risky or costly to do in real life. Details here.June 28, 2018SafetyOSHA’s 5 most popular construction safety videos: trenches, silicosis, falls and heat illnessThe videos focus on such topics as trench safety; silicosis; construction-related falls; and preventing heat illness. Watch these videos and more here.June 27, 2018DealersTakeuchi names Granger director of dealer salesGranger replaces Kim Robinson who was appointed to the new position of director of dealer development. More information here on Equipment World!June 26, 2018Roadbuilding$847M Midtown Express nearing completion in Dallas-Fort WorthConstruction on the project east of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is 90 percent complete and is expected to be finished in the fall.June 26, 2018Construction EquipmentBOMAG reduces vibrations on operator’s hands with new BPR 70/70 D compactorThe BPR 70/70 D can be equipped with BOMAG’s Economizer, which shows the operator when optimum compaction has been achieved. More details on Equipment World.June 22, 2018DealersVolvo CE promotes McCall to VP of key accountsMcCall has been with Volvo for 12 years, previously serving as government, sales and marketing manager and will now report to the president of the Americas region.June 22, 2018Previous PagePage 201 of 265Next PageTop StoriesMarket PulseQuick Data: Top-Selling Articulated Dump Trucks and Sales Trends for 2024-2025Find out the most popular models of new and used financed articulated dump trucks and which models are fetching the most at auction.Compact Utility LoadersVermeer Rolls Out 4 New ML Series Stand-on Mini Track LoadersVintage EquipmentWatch Antique Tractors from Holt, Best, Caterpillar at HCEA Show 2025Pickups2026 GMC Canyon Revealed: 4 Trims, 7,700 Lbs. Towing, Loads of FeaturesCompact ExcavatorsCloser Look: Develon’s Reduced Tail-Swing DX62R-7 Mini Excavator
