Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].RoadbuildingGame Day traveling made easier by Miss. DOTIf you’re driving to see your favorite Mississippi college football team and want to check traffic conditions, the state’s department of transportation says it’s now got you covered. Before hitting the road, travelers can log onto MDOTtraffic.com for a free account that gives traffic alerts based on the routes you travel most often. These alerts are sent via […]September 26, 2017TechnologyTrueLook intros 4K indoor camera for construction companiesTrueLook, which provides live cameras for jobsites, has added an ultra-high definition 4K camera to its lineup of indoor cameras. The company says indoor cameras can help construction companies discover inefficiencies and safety issues before they become major problems. Some insurance companies may also offer discounts for companies that combine indoor and outdoor cameras, TrueLook […]September 25, 2017BusinessIndexes indicate future growth in construction despite drop in AugustThe next 12 months should bring construction growth following a disappointing August, according to three recently released indexes. Destruction from Hurricanes Irma and Harvey, however, are causing additional uncertainty for the industry. One of those concerns is how the storms will affect the construction industry’s worker shortage. “Finding skilled workers will be essential to ensure the […]September 25, 2017Oils & lubricantsFlood-damaged rental fleets get help from Genie; guidelines for flooded machinery releasedTerex AWP has sent three teams to travel throughout Texas to assess Genie equipment in customers’ rental fleets following flooding from Hurricane Harvey and help them get back up and running. The company has also issued water damage repair checklists for Genie booms, scissors and telehandlers to all customers in the area, as well as […]September 25, 2017DealersPettibone adds Highlift Equipment for telehandler sales in OhioHighlift Equipment in Ohio is the latest dealership to join Pettibone/Traverse Lift’s network. Highlift will be the authorized dealer in the state for the manufacturer’s telehandlers. The dealership was founded in 1968 and has locations in Cincinnati, Canton and the Columbus area. It specializes in sales, rentals and service of telehandlers, boom lifts and scissor […]September 25, 2017RoadbuildingMd. governor calls for massive $9B plan for I-270, I-495Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has kicked off a $9 billion plan to add four new lanes each to some of the most congested roads in the country: Interstate 270, Interstate 495 (the Capital Beltway) and the Baltimore-Washington Parkway (MD 295). The state will soon issue requests for information from developers to join what would become […]September 25, 2017Roadbuilding$84.7 million worth of road projects let by Louisiana DOTDSixteen contractors submitted low bids for 25 road projects worth $84.7 million for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. The projects and their apparent low bids, ranging from $150,000 to $20 million, are as follows, according to the DOTD: S. 190 superstreet project in St. Tammany Parish: $9,169,117.44 Livonia signage enhancement project in Pointe […]September 25, 2017RoadbuildingRising pedestrian-vehicle crashes prompt Caltrans safety campaignAlarmed at an increasing number of accidents involving bicyclists, pedestrians and motor vehicles, the California Department of Transportation has launched the “Look Both Ways” campaign. Billboards have been popping up in the Coachella Valley to educate all users of the highway system, according to Caltrans. “Motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists are being encouraged to look both […]September 25, 2017Construction EquipmentDitch Witch enters keyhole coring market with Utilicor MTC100 attachmentDitch Witch has entered the keyhole coring market with the MTC100 attachment created in partnership with Utilicor Technologies. The Utilicor MTC100 fits on Ditch Witch’s SK series of compact skid steers to provide fast and less disruptive repairs on utility lines beneath roads and sidewalks. Utility lines can be fixed without having to bring in […]September 22, 2017Construction EquipmentVermeer acquires McLaughlin, expands reach into utility marketVermeer has acquired McLaughlin Group after buying a minority interest in the drill and vacuum excavator manufacturer in 2012. Vermeer announced that it has bought all remaining non-Vermeer interests of McLaughlin Group. McLaughlin, based in Greenville, South Carolina, will keep its name and brand for its products. Dave Van Wyk, former senior director of lifecycle […]September 22, 2017Previous PagePage 248 of 264Next PageTop StoriesCompact Utility LoadersCloser Look: Bobcat's Largest Mini Track Loader Packs Power & PrecisionThe MT120 delivers 1,200 pounds of lift capacity, intuitive pilot controls and jobsite versatility – while just barely wider than a wheelbarrow.Compact equipmentKubota Launches New RTV-X Long Bed UTV for 1,200-lbs. of HaulingCompact Utility LoadersVermeer Gives Sneak Peek of its Largest Mini Track Loader: A Prototype ML180Compact Utility LoadersQuick Data: Top-Selling Compact Utility Loaders for 2024 – 2025PickupsChevy’s 2026 Colorado Revealed: 5 Trims for Work to Off-Road Fun
