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Business
Contractors, construction equipment manufacturers have much to gain from restoration of trade with Cuba
Though the restoration of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Cuba has a long way to go, construction is firmly planted among the industries with the most to gain from the reversal of the half-century-old political stalemate announced by President Barack Obama last week. On Wednesday, Obama announced that he was ordering a full restoration […]
December 22, 2014
Construction Equipment
Obama signs bonus depreciation, Section 179 measure
As expected, Obama has signed legislation reinstating tax provisions that could have a direct impact on whether or not you buy new equipment in the remaining weeks of 2014. The Tax Increase Prevention Act (H.R. 5771) reinstates two provisions that may help contractors press the “buy” button on construction equipment: Bonus depreciation The act reinstates the 50 […]
December 22, 2014
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IronPlanet and Cat Auction Services announce merger
Online equipment marketplace IronPlanet and the Caterpillar dealer channel for used equipment sales, Cat Auction Services, have announced a merger. The two companies promise a “unique auction experience, backed by technology.” The merger looks to be a move by IronPlanet to incorporate onsite auctions into its currently online-only format and caps off a pretty big […]
December 22, 2014
Construction Equipment
Head Santa: Construction CEO doles out degrees in Kris Kringledom at oldest Santa School in U.S. (PHOTOS)
[imagebrowser id=162] In December, many contractors are winding down the year, moving equipment off frozen jobsites and back into the yard. Then there’s Tom Valent, president and CEO of Gerace Construction, a heavy industrial and infrastructure contractor based in Midland, Michigan. Despite the frigid weather outside, this is one of his busiest times of year. […]
December 22, 2014
Construction Equipment
Ditch Witch MR90 mud recycler can be transported while full of mud (PHOTOS)
[imagebrowser id=161] Boost profits by reclaiming, recycling and reusing drilling mud with Ditch Witch’s MR90, a self-contained mud recycler that can be transported while the unit is full of fluid – the only unit of its kind with this capability. Powered by a 25-horsepower Kubota Tier 4 engine, the MR90 has a 450-gallon mud tank […]
December 22, 2014
Construction Equipment
Building suddenly collapses atop excavator in demolition gone wrong
It’s hard to see exactly what went wrong in this video, but it definitely highlights the dangers of demolition work. The operator is gutting the building and at a couple of points he’s having a hard time pulling something to the exterior. However, when the building finally goes, it looks like he’s reaching back inside […]
December 19, 2014
Dealers
Caterpillar names a new CIO and a new head of Asia Pacific distribution amidst leadership changes
At the head of several changes in Caterpillar’s corporate leadership, the company has named a new Chief Information Officer and vice president with responsibility for the Global Information Services Division in Julie Lagacy. A 26-year veteran of the company, Lagacy previously served as chief financial officer of the company’s mining business before being named vice president […]
December 19, 2014
Construction Equipment
Vermeer launches first Tier 4 Final HDD with engine upgrade to D100x140 S3 Navigator
Vermeer’s Navigator horizontal directional drill is the first Tier 4 Final drill to hit the pipeline market, as the company has upgraded the D100x140 S3’s engine to a 275-horsepower Cat diesel that meets emissions standards while providing 100,000 pounds of thrust/pullback, 14,000 foot-pounds of rotational torque and 203 rpm rotations speed. With two Firestick drill […]
December 19, 2014
Construction Equipment
Pile driving rig operators, contractors team up for certification program
The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators and the Pile Driving Contractors Association have teamed up to form a task force, with the ultimate goal a top-notch certification program for operators of dedicated pile driving rigs. Expected to be available in 2016, the program will be developed with the same strict standards as […]
December 19, 2014
Construction Equipment
John Deere’s new 300G LC excavator cranks up the power and adds numerous new features
[imagebrowser id=158] By EPA mandate, almost every new machine introduced today includes a Tier 4 final emissions reduction system. So what really sets a machine apart from the competition is everything else they throw into the package, which for the new Deere 300G LC excavator, is a lot. For starters, the 300G LC boasts an […]
December 18, 2014
Construction Equipment
9th Day of Construction Gifts: The Oxx Coffeeboxx is a rugged K-Cup brewer designed for the jobsite
Just about everyone has a Keurig these days. The single-serve coffee brewers have quickly found a spot in the morning routines of millions of Americans thanks to the convenience of a pretty good cup ‘o joe at the press of a button. The only problem for those heading out to a jobsite every morning is […]
December 18, 2014
Construction Equipment
SPY PHOTOS: Cummins-powered next-gen Nissan Titan goes for a spin before January reveal
[imagebrowser id=157] A couple weeks ago, we got a quick, blurry glimpse at the redesigned next-generation Nissan Titan in a video from the automaker. But thanks to the sleuthy spy photographers at KGP Photography, we’ve gotten a very clear and up close look at the Cummins-powered pickup. Though the truck was camouflaged for this test […]
December 17, 2014
Safety
Hitachi mining trucks and excavators to get same 360º cameras and motion detection as Nissan cars and trucks
Future models of Hitachi Construction Equipment’s mining trucks and large hydraulic excavators will soon be much easier to park and much safer to operate on busy mining sites. Nissan has agreed to license the same 360-degree camera and Moving Object Detection (MOD) technologies currently in its cars and trucks for use in the aforementioned Hitachi machines. […]
December 17, 2014
Construction Equipment
8th Day of Construction Gifts: Duluth Trading Work Gloves for winter, summer and carpentry
When looking for that perfect pair of gloves for the jobsite, we found Duluth Trading Company’s line of work gloves to be among the best-reviewed. Since it’s cold out there, we recommend taking a look at the Winter Work Gloves first, pictured above. This pair is currently on sale for $29.50 and has a three-layer […]
December 17, 2014
Construction Equipment
Looking for the ultimate off-road vehicle for the jobsite? Now you can buy a Humvee from the military
Today at 3 p.m. Eastern, the U.S. military will auction off decommissioned Humvees to the general public for the first time. The live auction is taking place at IronPlanet’s GovPlanet.com site where bids will be taken on an initial lot of 25 of these surplus trucks. All of the Humvees will open at a bid […]
December 17, 2014
Construction Equipment
Ram’s 5-ton Raminator monster truck wrecks world record to become fastest ever
The Raminator, the officially-sponsored monster truck of the Ram Truck brand, became the fastest truck of its kind Monday in front of Guinness World Record officials at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. The truck raced down the main straight of the track, accelerating to a top speed of 99.1 miles per hour as […]
December 16, 2014
Construction Equipment
7th Day of Construction Gifts: Leatherman Charge ALX is a multi-tool that can cut through a seat belt
Choosing just one Leatherman tool as a gift is hard—so many great ones to choose from. All said and done, the Charge ALX is one of the company’s most expensive models, but probably the best for mechanics and people working in construction. It has 18 tools including needle nose and regular pliers, a saw and […]
December 16, 2014
Technology
Construction and the Internet of Things: Own it, control it, get out in front of it…or it will control you
You’ve probably heard the hype about the Internet of Things—small sensors, transmitters and computer chips embedded in everything from thermostats to coffee makers to jet engines. Chris Rezendes has heard the hype and he hates the hype, but says: “I’m betting my economic future that we will deploy sensors, they will create value and they […]
December 15, 2014
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