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Safety

Firm fined $33k for trench deaths of two workers in Miami

OSHA reports Archer Western Construction's lack of safety precautions contributed to the deaths of two workers in a trench collapse in the middle of I-95N.

August 13, 2018

Technology

HCSS Plans puts the blueprints in your pocket, enables field and office to share changes, quantities and reporting instantly

Field crews get instant access to information and revisions and can annotate plans from mobile devices to share with the people back in the office. More here.

August 8, 2018

Roadbuilding

VDOT to use tunnel boring machine for first time in Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel expansion

VDOT will use tunnel boring machine on Hampton Roads project. Check out how the tunnel boring machine will enhance the bridge-tunnel expansion today.

August 6, 2018

Business

Opinion: America needs to reclaim its legacy of thinking—and building—big

The United States of America needs to grab the bull by the horns when it comes to infrastructure and not shy away from growing bigger and better. Details here.,The United States of America needs to grab the bull by the horns when it comes to infrastructure and not shy away from growing bigger and better. Details here.

August 3, 2018

Business

Construction spending falls 1.1% in June but first half of 2018 shows “healthy increase”

Though construction spending saw a slight drop in June, the first half of 2018 is up 5.1% compared to the first half of 2017. Learn more on Equipment World.

August 2, 2018

Construction Equipment

Caterpillar will raise machine prices due to tariffs; reports record 2Q profits, ups 2018 outlook

Caterpillar reports record high second quarter profits and revenues. The company also is expected to raise machinery prices due to new tariffs. Learn more here.

July 31, 2018

Dealers

Business Roundup: Vermeer Strong After Tornado; Komatsu 1Q sales up 15%; Strongco names Nachevski VP, COO; ALT Sales joins Manitex network; Volvo sales jump 32% in 2Q

Check out the latest heavy equipment industry news on Volvo Construction Equipment, Strongco, Komatsu and others. Get updated today on Equipment World!

July 31, 2018

Construction Equipment

Honda’s new EB2800i generator is light enough to carry by one worker

A single construction worker can pick up Honda's brand new lightweight generator and move it wherever they need it on the work site. Details on Equipment World.

July 31, 2018

Dealers

Strongco names Nachevski VP, COO

Strongco announces it has officially named Oliver Nachevski vice president and chief operating officer. Get more details on the appointment on Equipment World.

July 30, 2018

Roadbuilding

Highway Materials Group voices support for Shuster’s draft infrastructure bill

Highway Materials Group released a statement of support for the infrastructure draft that was recently introduced by Bill Shuster. More on Equipment World.

July 30, 2018

Dealers

Business Roundup: Tornado rips through Vermeer factory; Liebherr USA breaks ground on new HQ; Bridgestone expands OTR tire production; Kubota will further support “farmer veterans” with discounts; Top-selling articulated trucks

This Business Roundup discusses Kubota's initiatives for helping veterans, Bridgestone's new tire production plant and Liebherr's expansion into Virginia.

July 24, 2018

Contractor of the Year

Do-whatever-it-takes attitude drives R&S Contractors’ success

The people at R&S Contractors have an exceptional work ethic and it shows on the job. See how they handle business to ensure satisfaction on Equipment World.

July 23, 2018