Month: October 2021
Colorado Contractor Faces $200,000 in Penalties for Trench Death
When rescue personnel arrived at a trench collapse on April 16, they found three workers trying to save a coworker who was stuck in mud and under water. After a
Read MoreElon Musk’s 29-Mile Vegas Loop Under the Strip Wins Approval (Video)
Elon Musk’s Boring Company has won permit approval and a franchise agreement to build the Vegas Loop under the Las Vegas Strip. The 29-mile underground transportation system would connect with
Read MoreDig in Tight Spots with Komatsu’s New PC78US-11 Compact Excavator
Komatsu has introduced a new “tight tail swing” excavator well-suited for urban environments, confined spaces and crowded jobsites. With its 68-horsepower engine, six work modes and swing radius under 5
Read MoreAlmost Famous: This “Like New” 1956 Cat D6 Dozer Gets a Shot at the Movies
Erik Christenbury often gets calls from people wanting to display antique Caterpillar construction equipment. But one that stands out in his mind came about seven years ago from a coordinator
Read MoreCheck Out These 4 Rugged Construction Phones, Including the New Cat S22 Flip
The ruggedized phone has seen a resurgence of product releases this year, and this time a seemingly retro product – yesterday’s flip phone – is getting a new look. We’ll
Read MoreInside the Ritchie/SmartEquip Deal: What Happens Next?
When Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers acquired SmartEquip for $175 million in September, Ritchie CEO Ann Fandozzi said it would give Ritchie “asset-specific full-lifecycle parts and service support” to dealers, OEM partners
Read MoreIndustry Roundup: Four Dealerships Rebrand Under National Equipment Dealers
National Equipment Dealers (NED), which has grown to 14 locations in four states since being established in 2018, has rebranded four dealerships it acquired in the past few years. Now
Read MoreProduct Roundup: JLG expanding its aerial lift product line
JLG to add rotary telehandlers JLG announced that it is partnering with Italian manufacturer Dieci to bring a new line of rotary telehandlers models to market. The JLG rotating telehandler
Read More2021 Contractor of the Year: Pruss Excavation Refashions Fleet After Meeting Dual Flood Challenges
The construction lineage is deep in the Pruss family. Matt’s grandfather, Jim Sr., started Pruss Excavation in 1968. His father, also named Jim, joined him four years later, and Matt
Read MoreChancellor to detail £7bn spending pledge for local transport
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is planning to detail plans in the Autumn spending review on Wednesday to pump £7bn in local transport improvements in Midlands and Northern cities. The pledge will
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