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Nonresidential construction spending down for third consecutive month
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) reports that total nonresidential construction spending fell for the third month in a row, declining 0.2 percent in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $556.85 billion, according to the May 1 report by the U.S. Commerce Department. However, total nonresidential construction spending is up 5.7 percent from one […]
May 8, 2012
Safety
Marketplace
By Amy Materson  CREATURE COMFORTS John Deere incorporated customer feedback when designing the company’s newest hydraulic excavator line, the G-Series. Available in two models, the 160G LC and 210G LC, the Tier 4 Interim-certified G-Series offers more power and productivity than previous models, combined with a more comfortable cab. The excavators feature John Deere […]
May 8, 2012
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Safety
Landclearing/Site Prep and Ancillary Equipment — Sponsored Information Section
SOIL COMPACTOR WORKS LARGE-SCALE PROJECTS Push, spread and compact soil for medium- to large-scale dirt projects with the 51,000-pound BOMAG BC462EB soil compactor, which features an oscillating center articulation joint and a vibration-isolated operator station. • A 255-horsepower Deutz diesel engine and four-wheel hydrostatic drive power the compactor • Optional cab includes heat and air, […]
April 29, 2012
Success Stories
Steve Cosper, Granite Contracting, Contractor of the Year, 2012
By Tom Jackson Steve Cosper got his love of construction as a teenager working summer jobs. But it was his keen appreciation for financial management and an aggressive use of digital technology that helped his company survive the recession. Dusting off bluetops for a highway contractor in the hot Alabama sun may not seem like […]
April 29, 2012
Safety
Safety Watch
Perilous Paving Nighttime paving projects offer unique hazards for workers By Amy Materson The accident: A paving crew was milling and repaving a parking lot at night. A laborer was assigned to walk alongside a cold milling machine, acting as a spotter for the operator as well as monitoring the cutting drum area. The operator […]
April 28, 2012
Safety
ARTBA: Innovation ‘driving force’ to reduce roadway construction zone accidents
Innovation should be the driving force behind creation of new strategies to help reduce the nearly 600 deaths and 40,000 injuries that occur annually in roadway construction zones. That’s the central message for National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) being delivered by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s (ARTBA) top safety expert. The 2012 […]
April 26, 2012
Safety
68 percent of highway contractors had vehicle crash into work zone
Sixty-eight percent of the nation’s highway contractors had motor vehicles crash into their construction work zones during the past year, according to the results of a new highway work zone study conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Association officials added that the study found those work zone crashes are more likely to […]
April 26, 2012
Safety
Hyundai Construction Offers a New Mid-Size Crawler Excavator
(Norcross, GA)— Hyundai Construction Equipmet is proud to introduce the newest offering in its line of Robex 210 crawler excavators…the R210LC-9. It’s part of Hyundai’s new 9 Series of construction equipment that provides operators many improved features and benefits including optimized safety, enhanced technology and operator comfort, reduced operating costs and an extended life of […]
April 25, 2012
Safety
Mica makes committee staff appointments
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman John L. Mica (R-Fla.) has made two staff appointments, including the promotion of Jennifer Hall to General Counsel of the Full Committee. Hall joins the Full Committee staff after serving as counsel for the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit since May 2008. She first joined the Committee staff in 2006 […]
April 25, 2012
Safety
Idaho, Alaska legislatures ban handheld texting while driving
While truckers nationwide already are prohibited from texting while driving, Idaho has become the 37th state to bar all motorists from doing so, and similar legislation awaits Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell’s signature. On April 5, Idaho Gov. Butch Otter signed the bill that institutes an $85 fine against violators beginning July 1. Parnell received the […]
April 23, 2012
Business
NY contractors get FWHA help to compete for Tappan Zee Bridge replacement contract
An April 20 workshop was held in advance of advertising contracts for the Tappan Zee Bridge replacement project to help disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs) in New York and its neighboring states better compete for contracts and help DBEs subcontracting opportunities on the project. “President Obama has called on us to rebuild America by putting people […]
April 23, 2012
Safety
TIGER grant request at $10.2 billion, surpasses available funding
An "overwhelming demand" for Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grants has far surpassed available funding, with applications to the U.S. Department of Transportation for TIGER 2012 grants totaling $10.2 billion, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced on April 5. This number of applications "far exceeding the $500 million set aside for the program." The Department received 703 applications from all 50 states, U.S. territories and the District of Columbia, according to LaHood.
April 10, 2012
Safety
Technology
Cracking the Service Code Companies are using QR codes for more than just marketing. By Lauren Heartsill Dowdle Initially used by the automotive industry to track vehicle parts, quick response (QR) codes can now be seen everywhere from magazines to store signs. When scanned, these 2-D barcode patterns take smartphone users with the proper app […]
April 5, 2012
Safety
Safety Watch
Prepare not to be shocked Use common sense when working around electrical hazards By Amy Materson  The accident: A crew was working on a landfill gas processing facility installation. While moving a load with a crane, the crane operator touched the boom tip of the crane to an overhead power line with a carrying […]
April 5, 2012
Safety
Marketplace
By Mike Anderson and Amy Materson  EDITOR’S PICK Mini skid tackles small jobs Perform a wide range of small jobs with the S450TX mini skid steer from Vermeer, which has a four-pump hydraulic system to power attachments. The S450TX has a 500-pound operating capacity with a 1,430-pound tipping capacity, a 24.8-horsepower Kubota diesel engine […]
April 5, 2012
Business
Equipment World Digital Plus
C/V: Chrysler’s commercial van offers cost-effective option for hauling, towing Product Focus: More grinders, chippers and shredders Digital Marketplace: New products from Knaack, Sokkia, Telogis and more     Product Report: Ram Cargo Van Ram Cam Chrysler’s new entry into the commercial van market proves fleet of feet, easy on the pocketbook. By […]
April 5, 2012
Business
Contractor of the Year Finalist
Steve Vesseli Brick, New Jersey  Universal Wrecking Year started: 2000 Number of employees: 20 Annual volume: $3 million to $5 million Markets served: Industrial and commercial demolition.  Steve Vesseli is all too happy to clean up where much of industry leaves off – and where something new is hopefully on the way.  By […]
April 5, 2012
Safety
Safety Corner
Construction sites can be a great place to work but the speed in which events happen, as well as many different safety hazards, make heavy equipment construction safety a top priority. The safe operation of equipment and the safety of your employees is why Equipment World created the Safety Corner. All of the safety information […]
April 3, 2012
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