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Business
Construction materials prices slip slightly in June, up 1.5% annually
The average cost of materials used by the construction industry plus items consumed by contractors such as diesel fuel fell 0.1 percent in June, according to Associated General Contractors of America’s latest analysis of data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, compared to June of last year, construction materials prices were up 1.5 percent. […]
July 16, 2013
Technology
Topcon launches rugged SL-100 modem for connecting Sitelink3D network
Topcon’s Sitelink3D is a pretty amazing thing to see in action. The Web portal provides real time jobsite management, data control and system support and during our coverage of Komatsu’s new fully-automatic D61i-23 dozer, we got to head inside and watch as the work of the dozer and a few other pieces of equipment was […]
July 16, 2013
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Construction Equipment
Christmas in July: New SnowEx SuperMaxx II spreaders designed for municipalities, large contractors
You’re a few months away from needing one just yet, but if you’re looking to simplify ice management in the upcoming cold months you might want to look into SnowEx’s SuperMaxx II spreaders. These spreaders handle 100-percent salt, 100-percent sand or any combination, and are designed for large contractors and municipalities. Available with 3.3-, 4.3 […]
July 16, 2013
Business
Polish construction workers uncover a ‘vampire grave’ from the Middle Ages (PHOTO)
We love sharing interesting stories from the jobsite, but this one, by far, is the weirdest one we’ve seen yet. While working on a site near the town of Gliwice, Poland, construction workers unearthed multiple skeletons whose heads had been placed between their legs—an indication that these were people executed as vampires, according to the Telegraph. […]
July 15, 2013
Business
Learn about “The Dollars and Sense of Telematics” with Max Fuller at The Construction Symposium
We’re just about a month away from our Construction Symposium event in Dallas, so we figured we’d begin telling you a bit about some of the awesome educational sessions this free event has to offer construction industry professionals. The first session will be led by Max Fuller, the chairman and CEO of U.S. Xpress Enterprises. […]
July 15, 2013
Business
U.S. government launches investigation into Manitowoc’s patent claims against Sany
The U.S. International Trade Commission has announced that it will open an investigation into patent infringement claims made against Sany America by Manitowoc Cranes. The investigation stems from claims alleging that the Chinese equipment manufacturer has infringed upon two Manitowoc patents in the design of its SCC8500 crawler crane. The complaint to the USITC was […]
July 12, 2013
Construction Equipment
New Ditch Witch JT20 directional drill designed for congested jobsites
To design a better directional drill for urban and compact jobsites, Ditch Witch recently took its popular JT2020 back to the drawing board and, through some deliberate reengineering, created the JT20. Ditch Witch says the JT20 was designed to combine compact size with high power ratio. The unit’s rack-and-pinion designed delivers 17,000 pound of thrust and […]
July 12, 2013
Construction Equipment
New Ram 1500 Black Express is the 395-hp Johnny Cash of pickup trucks (PHOTOS)
Not allowing Ford much time to revel in its latest sport truck and replacement to the SVT Lightning, Ram Truck has responded to the F-150 Tremor with a powerful and sleek pickup of its own in the 2013 Ram 1500 Black Express. This is the Johnny Cash of pickups. It’s got an all-black exterior including […]
July 11, 2013
Technology
Aiming to transform surveying, Drone makers and pilots wait for FAA approval
Crain’s Detroit Business has an interesting read on the state of the burgeoning drone industry, outlining the ways it could make surveying faster and cheaper while pointing out the hurdles it faces from the Federal Aviation Administration. Back in November, we reported on the Gatewing X100, a UAV or Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (this is the […]
July 11, 2013
Construction Equipment
Dutch scientists engineer smog-eating street that reduces air pollution up to 45%
For a large number of Americans, driving is an absolute necessity. Unfortunately it’s one of the main contributors to air pollution due to the nitrogen oxides produced by the vehicles we drive. But what if the streets we drive on leveled the playing field? What if our roads literally ate smog? According to one group […]
July 11, 2013
Construction Equipment
This teardown of a Porsche Carrera 3.2 is a beautiful look at the complexity of engines
You may have seen a teardown of an engine before, but the look and feel this one of a Porsche Carrera 3.2 accomplishes is something to be appreciated. The video uses stop motion animation in order to focus your attention on each and every part that is removed. The result is a almost like watching […]
July 10, 2013
Construction Equipment
Bobcat’s new E63 and E85 are its largest compact excavators yet
Bobcat has added two new compact excavators to its M-Series lineup that offer boosts in efficiency and performance over their predecessors. The new E85 minimal tail swing and E63 compact tail swing excavators become the two largest machines in Bobcat’s compact excavator family. The E63 replaces the E60. A 6.3-metric-ton machine, the E63 has an […]
July 10, 2013
Construction Equipment
Ford F-250 tops truck-dominated top 10 list of most-targeted vehicles by thieves
Americans love pickup trucks. And that fact is emphasized by the fact that Ford F-series pickups now include not only the best-selling vehicle on the market, but also the most targeted by thieves. While the F-150 is the most popular Ford truck among those acquiring vehicles through legal means, thieves prefer the F-250 crew 4WD […]
July 9, 2013
Construction Equipment
Honda’s new “Hands” ad shows off all of the company’s innovations in an innovative way
The tagline Honda uses in its new commercial titled “Hands,” is “The Power of Dreams.” In case you haven’t noticed, the company is super into innovation, pushing things forward and encouraging new ideas in the plethora of industries it has a hand in. (Pun not intended.) The ad is a lot of fun and is […]
July 9, 2013
Construction Equipment
Volvo’s new ECR58D, ECR88D short swing radius excavators offer big machine features
Volvo says its newest short wing radius excavators offer both performance and productivity in confined spaces. The ECR58D and ECR88D feature a narrow body design, centrally positioned boom and rear that swings within its track shoe. The D-Series excavators have automatic two-speed travel and hydraulic travel pedals, a joystick that controls slew and offset movements […]
July 9, 2013
Construction Equipment
Manitex announces 19-ton 1970C boom truck crane designed for rental market
Designed with the rental market in mind, Manitex has announced its new 19-ton 1970C boom truck crane. Featuring a 70-foot, three section proportional boom, the 1970C has a 121-foot, 3-inch max boom tip height with an optional two piece jib. The crane is designed to be installed on all North American-made truck chassis. Additional features […]
July 9, 2013
Dealers
Sany holds open house at Georgia headquarters to give customers and dealers some hands-on time with new equipment
Sany recently opened up its North American headquarters in Peachtree City, Georgia to customers and dealers in order to allow them to meet its newest equipment in person. Owners and dealers from the U.S., Mexico and Canada attended the open house where they were given the chance to operate the new SCC8150 crawler crane and […]
July 8, 2013
Construction Equipment
Sany’s new 165-ton SCC8150 crawler crane combines control, performance and comfort
Sany America’s latest is the SCC8150 crawler crane, which offers a 165-ton rated lift capacity, and has max lift capacity at a radius of 16.1 feet. Powered by a 340-horsepower Tier 4 interim Cummins engine, the crane can be configured with either a main boom that reaches to 269 feet or a 102-foot-long fixed jib. […]
July 3, 2013
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