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Dealers

Strong construction market to continue with rising equipment sales, no recession, reports Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo is predicting another strong year for the heavy equipment and construction industries. Get more information on the report here on Equipment World.

March 1, 2019

Construction Equipment

Guy starting up this 60-year-old JCB backhoe is a moment of pure zen

Not one word is spoken in the 5 minutes and 38 seconds video. Just the sound of birds tweeting, metal creaking and, eventually, the roar of a very old engine.

February 21, 2019

Dealers

Komatsu America buys TimberPro forestry equipment

The acquisition of TimberPro is expected to close on April 1, subject to completion of the closing conditions. More information on Equipment World.

February 20, 2019

Vocational

Thunder Creek shows how its updated Multi-Tank Trailers are now easier to use

Timber Creek's Gen 3 trailers for 2019 now have an electronic valve assembly of switches to make it easier to pump fuel. Check out the video on Equipment World.

February 20, 2019

Roadbuilding

In roadbuilding and bridge inspections, drones cut time, costs and safety risks

Drones have become an integral tool for saving time and money, as well as for reporting progress on construction projects. Learn more on Equipment World.

February 19, 2019

Safety

Calif. contractor fined $242,600 in trench collapse that killed worker

When the trench wall collapsed, one worker escaped but the other, Abel Sauceda Quiñónez of Modesto, was trapped under the dirt and crushed to death. More here.

February 18, 2019

Construction Equipment

Excavator tag team rescues a third with cooperation and some logs

With one excavator stuck, this crew wasn't taking any chances during the rescue. See footage of how they pulled off the rescue operation on Equipment World.

February 14, 2019

Business

Calif. high-speed rail bites the bullet, Texas project still on track

The high-speed rail project in California bites the dust; however, the high-speed rail project in Texas continues. Details on the stories on Equipment World.

February 14, 2019

Roadbuilding

$802M rebuild of I-395 in Miami to include 6-arch bridge with park

The project is designed to increase capacity as well as improve safety by reducing dangers when entering and exiting at the Midtown Interchange.

February 13, 2019

Technology

Survey shows broad participation in construction technology offerings

The report covers the industry as a whole and offers a comprehensive sample of about 3,000 construction contractors, technology preferences and opinions.

February 8, 2019

Roadbuilding

Nashville gets ready for $152M makeover of I-440

The Tennessee Department of Transportation says heavy construction work is scheduled to begin March 1 on I-440 in Nashville. Get more info on Equipment World.

February 6, 2019

Home

Volvo Construction Equipment sales up 27% in 2018, 21% in 4Q

Volvo Construction Equipment saw a sales increase of 27 percent in 2018, compared to the previous year. Q4 results were also up 21 percent compared to same period in 2017.

February 5, 2019