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Roadbuilding
Trump: American roads, bridges should be built with American materials, American hands
The new executive order uses more succinct wording than the previous one, which asked federal agencies to buy American whenever possible.
February 3, 2019
Construction Equipment
Snorkel lightens S3215L electric scissor lift yet adds capacity
Snorkel's S3215L electric scissor lift weighs in 600lbs lighter than its S3215E model and offers a plethora of features. Check it out on Equipment World.
August 20, 2018
Business
Construction costs hit highest levels in 7 years; metal tariffs could drive them up further
The AGC says the tariffs will likely drive prices even higher and could lead to project delays, as steel mills have witnessed a surge in demand. More here.
June 18, 2018
Business
Steel tariffs, difficulty hiring weighing heavy on minds of contractors
Despite concerns about tariffs and labor shortages, the overall CCI score was 73, down one point from Q1. Read more information on Equipment World.
June 11, 2018
Business
AGC: Most states adding construction jobs; aluminum, steel tariffs pose risk
Thirty-eight states and the District of Columbia saw an increase in construction jobs between March 2017 and March 2018, according to Associated General Contractors of America. AGC attributed the growth to “strong private-sector demand and new public-sector investments in school and airport construction.” The nonprofit association, however, cautioned that a worker shortage and potential impacts […]
May 8, 2018
Construction Equipment
Chicago Pneumatic speeds removal with CP3330, CP3340 grinders
Chicago Pneumatic’s new CP3330 and CP3340 vertical grinders can remove material twice as fast as similar tools on the market, the company says. The CP3330 comes with a 3.7-horsepower motor, while the CP3340’s motor packs 4.5 horsepower. The company also added safety features, including automatic shut-off to prevent the abrasive from over-speeding and causing accidents; […]
November 1, 2017
Trailers
Trail King fights corrosion with new Commercial MG-HG trailer
Corrosion-resistance was made a top priority for Trail King’s Commercial MG-HG detachable gooseneck trailer. The company designed the structure with no moisture-trapping areas and primed and painted the entire trailer before adding air, hydraulic and electrical lines and decking. For further corrosion-resistance, an optional lightweight aluminum version of the trailer is available, including aluminum I-beam […]
August 30, 2017
Pickups
Shots Fired: Chevy puncture tests badly gash F-150’s aluminum bed, go viral to Ford’s chagrin
In a memorable swipe at Ford, Chevrolet released two videos today showing various comparison tests that left Ford’s aluminum F-150 truck bed severely punctured and looking like “Swiss cheese”, according to one observer. Ford dismissed the tests as marketing stunts and told “Hard Working Trucks” that its lead over competitors in the pickup segment continues […]
June 10, 2016
Construction Equipment
2015 Ford F-150 grabs best fuel economy of all gas-powered full-size trucks thanks to 2.7L EcoBoost V6, lighter aluminum body
Ever since Ford’s unveiling of the 2015 F-150, the truck’s aluminum body and the addition of a 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 to the available power options have had us all eagerly awaiting just what type of fuel economy this new truck would get. That aluminum body shaves 732 pounds off the F-150’s previous weight and the […]
November 25, 2014
Construction Equipment
Chevrolet unveils “Toughnology” concept truck to highlight Silverado’s high-strength steel body amid buzz around aluminum
With all the talk and positive buzz surrounding Ford’s aluminum-bodied 2015 F-150, Chevrolet thought it might be a good idea to highlight the benefits of the Silverado’s high-strength steel body. The automaker’s “Toughnology” concept truck is a way of doing just that. After all, there have been lingering concerns over how durable a material aluminum […]
October 13, 2014
Construction Equipment
Construction pros have no doubts over 2015 F-150’s durability: aluminum truck’s weight savings outweigh questions over repair costs
Even though the 2015 F-150 first appeared to the world from under a silk sheet, Ford’s unveiling of what could be its most important vehicle in quite some time didn’t hold much in the way of surprises. After all, much of the half-ton truck’s new look had been toured around the country as a concept […]
August 14, 2014
Construction Equipment
PHOTOS: 2016 Ford Super Duty aluminum prototype pickup explodes, burns to nothing during testing
No. 14 Story in 2014 NO. 13 » Mishaps with prototype vehicles aren’t exactly surprising. After all, that’s why you build prototypes. So the mishaps—or in this case fiery, terrifying explosions—happen during the testing phase and not after release to the general public. But the way this prototype 2016 Ford Super Duty went up in […]
August 5, 2014
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