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Construction worker punches bank robber into a jail cell
If it wasn’t bad enough that alleged bank robber Frazer Piccolo was literally caught red-handed, his capture was assisted by a construction worker with a mean right hook. According to a report from KPTV in Portland, Oregon, the 44-year-old Piccolo entered the Bank of the West on Division St., at 10:45 a.m. Monday before passing […]
August 21, 2013
Business
Caterpillar announces retirement of 3 VPs alongside realignments and new Strategic Services Division
Caterpillar on Tuesday announced the retirement of three longtime vice presidents, two division realignments and a newly-created Strategic Services Division. Mike DeWalt has been appointed as the vice president of the new division which will include strategic planning, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), investor relations, economics, business risk management and competitive analysis. It’s part of a renewed […]
August 21, 2013
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U.S. exports of construction equipment drop 21% in first half of year
Exports of construction equipment manufactured in the United States dropped 21 percent during the first half of 2013, according to a report from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. Midway through 2012, the U.S. had shipped $13.7 billion worth of equipment to global markets. At the midway point this year, only $10.8 billion had been shipped. […]
August 21, 2013
Construction Equipment
The next Nissan Titan will have a diesel option thanks to this beastly Cummins 5.0L V-8
In a surprise announcement Tuesday, Nissan and Cummins revealed a partnership that will result in a turbocharged diesel option for the next-generation Titan at some point in the near future. Unlike the diesel Ram 1500 announced earlier this year, no release date for this diesel Titan was announced. However, the Titan has the bragging rights […]
August 20, 2013
Construction Equipment
Ritchie Bros.’ Top 5 heavy equipment movies, includes the awful 1974 classic “Killdozer”
Our friends over at Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers have done a very nice thing for you. They’ve rounded up the top five movies where heavy equipment and trucks are the stars. The whole list is worth checking out, so hop on that. But we’re mostly excited that the list gave us an excuse to watch 1974’s […]
August 20, 2013
Construction Equipment
Minnesota’s Extreme Sandbox gives the public a chance to operate construction equipment
An awesome, young company in Hastings, Minnesota is bringing the thrill of operating heavy machinery to the masses. Anyone who has ever driven a bulldozer, or an excavator, or even a skid-steer knows it’s a singular experience. It combines a feeling of power with one of nostalgia, of playing in the dirt as a kid. […]
August 20, 2013
Construction Equipment
Construction of London railway uncovers a millennium’s worth of historical artifacts
The 73-mile, $23 billion Crossrail commuter line is Britain’s largest construction project. Tunneling for the project’s 13-mile underground rail is advancing at a rate of 330 feet per week, and while constructing an exciting part of London’s future, the crews have uncovered a great deal of the city’s past. In the 16 to 20 feet […]
August 20, 2013
Business
Terex sells large wheel loader line to German manufacturer Atlas Maschinen
Terex has sold all intellectual properties of its large wheel loader line to German manufacturer Atlas Maschinen, according to a report from KHL. The price of the deal was not disclosed. The deal includes the TL160, TL210, TL260 and TL310. Atlas Maschinen has said it will continue the manufacturing of the machines under both the […]
August 20, 2013
Safety
Excavator operator survives after being speared in head by steel pole
Exposed rebar on a jobsite near Sydney, Austrailia pierced the floor of an excavator cabin and speared the operator in the head last week. And somehow, he survived. According to a report from the Sydney Morning Herald, the pole came up through the floor of the excavator before it “curved around and struck him in […]
August 19, 2013
Business
Caterpillar details work to reduce waste at Georgia plant
Last week, Caterpillar invited 50 local business leaders to its new small bulldozers and mini hydraulic excavator plant in Athens, Georgia to take in a presentation on how the company is working to reduce waste and its carbon footprint. “Caterpillar has a vision for 2020 to be zero waste to landfill, so we just wanted to present […]
August 19, 2013
Construction Equipment
Ram unveils 395-hp Rumble Bee concept truck (VIDEO, PHOTOS)
Choosing a timeless classic car event in Detroit as its stage, Ram unveiled a concept truck that immediately grabbed the attention of those attending the Woodward Dream Cruise this past weekend. It’s easy to see why. For starters, the Ram 1500 Rumble Bee concept is coated in a unique, matte paint color Ram calls “Drone […]
August 19, 2013
Construction Equipment
Dump truck driver unaware he’s hauling a raging fire
This video comes to us from our friends in Russia, where apparently anything can happen on the highways. And as crazy as all the videos taken by dashboard cameras have been, this guy driving a dump truck full of fire is by far the nuttiest thing we’ve seen on a Russian road. The video shows […]
August 16, 2013
Business
Are you our 2014 Contractor of the Year? Apply now
Each year around this time we start the search for our next Contractor of the Year. These are contractors who have successfully managed their companies through the roller coaster of today’s construction economy and our past winners are certainly some of the industry’s best and brightest. Are you proud of your company’s performance and feel […]
August 16, 2013
Construction Equipment
74 tips for reducing equipment costs (21-30)
In my last post covering equipment cost cutting tips 11-20, I looked at eliminating buddy jobs, cutting down emergency work and reducing engine idling.  Here are cost-saving strategies 21-30: 21: Manage omissions Omissions can create common failures that affect numerous downstream components. Omissions can lie concealed or dormant until they trigger events that cause an […]
August 16, 2013
Business
Mike Rowe: “We no longer equate dirt with success. But we should.”
We like Mike Rowe. His Go Build series of TV spots and YouTube videos do a great job of introducing people to the construction industry and trades and how happy and successful you can be in those jobs. He’s honest and outspoken about how our country undervalues vocational training and the skills gap that’s created. […]
August 15, 2013
Construction Equipment
NYC construction crew digs up artifacts from American Revolutionary era
While digging to replace utilities under New York City’s South Street Seaport, a construction crew uncovered several artifacts from the 18th century. Just as crews had begun digging the $40 million project, archaeologists hired by the city to monitor the process noticed “a host” of artifacts under Fulton Street, reports New York 1. Broken bottles, […]
August 15, 2013
Construction Equipment
Japanese companies develop 300-ton pendulums that reduce swaying in skyscrapers during earthquakes
Two Japanese companies have developed giant pendulums they say, when installed atop a skyscraper, can shorten vibrations and reduce swaying caused by earthquakes by as much as 60 percent. Mitsui Fudosan, a real estate developer, and construction firm Kajima developed a 300-ton pendulum that, according to a report from CNET, “will act as a counterweight […]
August 15, 2013
Construction Equipment
Trimble’s Loadrite X2350 onboard weighing system boosts excavator efficiency
Trimble has announced its new Loadrite X2350 payload management system for excavators, an onboard weighing system that aims to help in optimizing bucket loads and monitoring cycle times. The X2350 quickly and accurately weighs material in the bucket, displaying the information on an indicator in the cab. Useful for earthwork and mining applications, the X2350 […]
August 15, 2013
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