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Business
Will recruiting Millennials to the construction and manufacturing industries prove impossible?
Last week we told you about a survey by Associated General Contractors of America in which 74 percent of contractors across the U.S. reported having trouble finding skilled workers. The problem, well-known at this point, is that during the recession many of the most skilled operators and craftsmen in this industry either left for more […]
September 12, 2013
Construction Equipment
Watch a Caterpillar D11R shove a massive 20-foot boulder into a pit
In the construction industry, just as in life, it’s the simple things, really. Nothing too complicated about this video, Just an awesome machine pushing a really big rock around and eventually over into a pretty deep pit. Our favorite part of the video though is at around the 1 minute mark when the angle changes […]
September 12, 2013
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Construction Equipment
Ford increases production of SVT Raptor off-road pickup to meet surging demand
Ford is selling so many SVT Raptors that it’s having to increase production of the popular off-road pickup. According to a report from the Detroit News, sales of the Raptor are up 14 percent so far this year, achieving sales records in eight of the past 10 months. Because of that, Ford has increased production […]
September 12, 2013
Construction Equipment
Equipment as Art: Steel sculptor reimagines dozers, dumps, diggers as beautiful cathedrals (PHOTOS)
The My Modern Met blog recently shared photos of sculptures done in the form of construction equipment by a Belgian artist named Wim Delvoye. Just about 10 years ago, Delvoye sculpted concrete mixers, excavators and bulldozers—all with a gothic twist. According to the New York City Public Art fund, the sculptures are made with corten […]
September 12, 2013
Construction Equipment
The entire construction of the new World Trade Center in one GIF
On Twitter earlier today, in honor of the 12th anniversary of 9/11, DailyMotion’s Partnership Manager Dan Milano shared the GIF you see below chronicling the entire construction of the new World Trade Center. Back in May, the spire was mounted atop the new 1,776-foot-tall tower which is expected to open in November.
September 11, 2013
Construction Equipment
Honoring the man behind the slurry wall that limited the destruction of 9/11
“The wall held.” Three paragraphs in to the New York Times profile of Arturo Lamberto Ressi di Cervia and we already have goosebumps. On the 12th anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001, it’s important to remember those we lost, but also to honor people like Mr. Ressi whose work prevented even further death and destruction. Ressi […]
September 11, 2013
Construction Equipment
6.2L V-8 Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra certified as class leaders in power
The 6.2-liter V-8 powering both the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra has been SAE-certified at producing 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque, making it the class-leading half-ton pickup engine. When compared to the 6.2 Vortec V-8 in last year’s models, the 2014 V-8 boasts 17 more horsepower and 43 more lb-ft of torque. The […]
September 11, 2013
Construction Equipment
‘JCB Diesel by Kohler’ engines will power several JCB compact machines
JCB and Kohler Global Power Group have entered into a partnership that will result in several JCB compact machine lines being powered by Kohler engines. The engines, built at Kohler’s Lombardini plant in Italy, will be branded “JCB Diesel by Kohler” and are Kohler’s water-cooled direct injection engines (KDI). The engines meet Tier 4 Final emissions […]
September 10, 2013
Construction Equipment
Protect your level with a sturdy, DIY case made from PVC for only $15
Reddit user DrBucket2 recently posted a few photos of his new level case. Saying he doesn’t trust his Empire level with a bag or plastic case, DrBucket took a trip to the hardware store and bought a section of PVC wide enough and long enough for his level. “Empire offers a lifetime warranty on this […]
September 10, 2013
Business
John Deere, CNH, AGCO sue state of New Hampshire, say new “Buicks and Bulldozers” law is unconstitutional
John Deere and Company, CNH America LLC and AGCO Corporation have filed a lawsuit against the state of New Hampshire, saying that a recently passed law that classifies off-road heavy equipment as “motor vehicles” is unconstitutional. The bill, S.B. 126, was signed into law by Governor Maggie Hassan on June 25, 2013, according to an announcement […]
September 10, 2013
Construction Equipment
Volvo’s ECR25D compact excavator offers short swing radius for tight spaces
Volvo Construction Equipment’s newest machine offers larger machine performance in a compact unit. The ECR25D short-swing-radius compact excavator, weighs just 2.5 tons but achieves a greater breakout force than the 2.8-ton ECR28 it replaces. With an 8,453-pound combined breakout and tear out force, the ECR25D is useful for a range of applications in confined areas. […]
September 10, 2013
Construction Equipment
Beautiful Bay Bridge time-lapse compresses 42k hours of construction into 4 mintues
Recently, construction was completed on the eastern span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. The $6.4 billion bridge replaced a structure damaged in a 1989 earthquake and last week opened to traffic. Since then, EarthCam has released its time-lapse footage of all 42,000 hours of construction that took place on the bridge. The footage is […]
September 9, 2013
Technology
Caterpillar granted early access to Google Glass, working on ways to improve interaction with equipment
While we’re pretty sure Google Glass isn’t ready for primetime on jobsites just yet, Caterpillar is working to figure out how best to use the wearable technology in manufacturing and construction. Caterpillar recently announced that it was selected by Google to participate in the Google Glass Explorer program. Brian Stokoe from Caterpillar’s eBusiness division made […]
September 9, 2013
Construction Equipment
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers becomes reality TV star in new Canadian TV show “Selling Big”
Our friends at Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers have been featured on TV many times before, but now they are officially Canadian TV stars. The recently-launched Cottage Life channel, a Canadian cable network with shows that cover DIY, cooking, entertaining, real estate and outdoor living, is currently airing a 13-episode series called “Selling Big.” The series stars […]
September 9, 2013
Construction Equipment
Fecon’s SH360 Excavator Stumper handles hard-to-reach stumps
Fecon’s latest product is the SH360 Excavator Stumper, which mounts to any excavator weighing 20 tons or more. The stump grinder attaches via a bolt-on mount that offers a custom fit for the carrier, and requires hydraulic flow of 45 to 55 gpm, with up to 5,500 psi. For maximum performance, the SH360 can be […]
September 9, 2013
Construction Equipment
Live chat archive: John Deere discusses the technology and fuel savings of the 644K Hybrid wheel loader
September 6, 2013
Construction Equipment
Fontaine’s Magnitude 60 Class trailers now features two-axle bogie, EQ2 spreader
The Magnitude 60 Class trailer from Fontaine Heavy-Haul, which handles 60 tons in 12 feet, now features a two-axle bogie and the company’s all-new EQ2 hydraulic spreader. Designed to be versatile and operator-friendly, the EQ2 tandem hydraulic spreader has a C-link mounting system that enables the spreader to convert from a 14-foot 7-inch to a […]
September 6, 2013
Safety
Boom truck crane topples onto Detroit garage, knocks out power for 950 homes
A boom truck crane toppled onto a garage in a Detroit suburb last week leaving 950 homes without power, according to the Detroit News. The crane, mounted onto a truck bed, was removing sections of a 100-foot-tall silver maple that had been cut near a home in Royal Oak, Michigan. The homeowner, Tyler Lynch, said […]
September 5, 2013
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