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Business

Would a temporary visa program for foreign construction workers lead to lower wages?

The Associated General Contractors of America Wednesday came out in favor of a bill that would establish a temporary visa program for construction workers and other industries. Stephen Sandherr, AGC’s chief executive officer, urged Congress to act quickly on the Workforce for an Expanding Economy Act, introduced Wednesday by Pennsylvania Congressman Lloyd Smucker. “The shortage […]

March 14, 2019

Construction Equipment

Volvo’s DEX subsidiary to open truck parts center in Oklahoma City

DEX Heavy Duty Parts, a subsidiary of Volvo Group, is opening a new 153,000-square-foot facility in Oklahoma City. The subsidiary supplies recycled, renovated and surplus medium- and heavy-duty truck parts to second- and third-generation truck owners. It also has a location in Advance, North Carolina. “We’re pleased to open a second DEX Heavy Duty Parts facility […]

March 14, 2019

Construction Equipment

It’s not a compact track loader, it’s JCB’s 1CXT backhoe

Don’t confuse the JCB 1CXT with a compact track loader, says Diego Butzke, JCB’s product manager of backhoe loaders and dumpers. Unlike a CTL or a skid steer, the engine is in the front of the machine. “It is a full backhoe that benefits from the driveability of tracks,” he explains. “This is a construction […]

March 13, 2019

Technology

Volvo CE uses 5G wireless to test remote-controlled, autonomous machines

Volvo Construction Equipment says it has partnered with phone company Telia and communications network giant Ericsson to launch Sweden’s first industrial 5G network at Volvo CE’s facility in Eskilstuna, Sweden. The launch means that Volvo CE will be “one of the first to use 5G technology to test remote-controlled machines and autonomous solutions,” says the […]

March 13, 2019

Vocational

PHOTOS: The work trucks of World of Concrete 2019

Just as we did with our big equipment gallery posted last week, we’re rounding up a collection of the work trucks on hand at this year’s World of Concrete show. Check it out below.

March 13, 2019

Dealers

Terex ups annual sales by 18% in 2018

Terex fourth quarter and 2108 highlights Q4 sales up 16% Q4 operating profit up 14%, as adjusted up 30% Q4 EPS $(0.42), as adjusted Q4 EPS $0.51 – up 55% FY sales up 18%, Backlog up 19% FY operating profit up 63%, as adjusted up 52% FY EPS $1.45, as adjusted FY EPS $2.71 – […]

March 13, 2019

Pickups

Roush unveils 2019 F-150 SC with 650 hp, customizable exhaust

For those wanting the fastest truck on the block—maybe even in the entire town—consider the 2019 Roush F-150 SC. Legendary Roush Performance offers a 650-hp, 610 lb.-ft. supercharger package with an upgraded premium active exhaust system that will offer just about all the roar you can handle from Ford’s 5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8. (For those keeping […]

March 12, 2019

Machine control

Hitachi intros Grade Guidance system for excavators

Hitachi has introduced a new machine control system for excavators developed with Topcon. The company calls Hitachi Grade Guidance a “one-stop shop solution” for grade guidance, offering fingertip control and real-time distance-to-grade indication on everything from trenching and shaping ditches to slopes and digging foundations. “Instead of spending time on the guesswork that goes into […]

March 12, 2019

Safety

Pa. contractor fined $208,560 for trench violations

A Pennsylvania contractor faces $208,560 in fines for several safety violations, including failing to protect workers from trench collapse, according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The violations allegedly occurred August 17 at a construction site in Philadelphia. Etna Construction of Warminster, Pennsylvania, did not install cave-in protection inside the […]

March 12, 2019

Construction Equipment

Rubble Master reports record 2018, expects more growth in 2019

Crusher manufacturer Rubble Master reported record sales for 2018 and is looking to 2019 for another banner year. During a press conference at the recent World of Asphalt show, the company hit the highlights of 2018 and laid out its plans for 2019, which include more expansion and the introduction of new products. CEO Gerald Hanisch, who […]

March 12, 2019

Construction Equipment

Toro Dingo TXL 2000, once a show-stopping prototype, now in production

Toro’s Dingo TXL 2000 compact utility loader made the progression from last year’s prototype to this year’s production machine during two consecutive American Rental Association Shows. The distinct feature of the TXL 2000, one that made it the talk at last year’s rental show, is its telescoping loader arms. Fully extended, the  boom has a […]

March 11, 2019

Machine control

Trimble intros Groundworks machine control for optimizing drilling, piling jobs

Trimble has introduced a new machine control system for drilling and piling work that provides centimeter-level accuracy and stakeless navigation. Scott Crozier, general manager for Trimble’s Civil Engineering and Construction Division, says the system “reduces rework and decreases the need for personnel working near the machine during operation.” The system has a large touchscreen with […]

March 11, 2019