Bombs in the bricks

Tom Jackson
Jan 6, 2010

Terror officials are warning contractors working on the 2012 London Olympics facilities to be on the lookout for  “smart bombs” that could be planted in foundations or masonry materials and detonated at a later date.

Looking for your next job?
Careersingear.com is the go-to platform for the Trucking industry. Don’t just find the job you need; find the job you want with the company that wants you!
Top Stories
Cat 253 1
Compact Track Loaders
Cat's New 253 Compact Track Loader: "This Machine is Designed to Push Dirt"
Blending D3 architecture and a next-gen undercarriage, the 8,893-pound CTL is built for earthwork and loading with an ROC of 2,023 pounds.
The Kioti MX 350AE, seen here, offers a longer arm than its sister, the MX 350A.
Compact Excavators
Kioti's Surprise: Its First-Ever Mini Excavators Unveiled at ConExpo
The Keller brothers' first loader in 1956 was invented for scooping up at a turkey barn in Minnesota and is credited with ushering in the skid steer later produced by Bobcat.
Skid Steer Loaders
70 Years After Turkeys Helped Invent the Skid Steer — Buyer’s Guide 2026
Pc158i web 1280 1280
Excavators
Komatsu Unveils PC158USLC-12 and PC158USLCi-12 Tight Tailswing Excavators
Hemisphere Creates Simple Machine Control Solutions
Featured Sponsor
Hemisphere Creates Simple Machine Control Solutions
Equipment World Contractor of the Year
The Contractor of the Year contest recognizes contractors who have annual revenues of between $3 million and $20 million and exemplify the highest standards of construction professionals.
Learn More
White Papers
Why excavator 3D machine control is right for you.
When it comes to your OTR (off-the-road) tires, nothing is more important than having proper tire inflation. This directly impacts the performance and longevity of your tires, which is linked to the overall productivity of your operation.
DownloadView All