Author: Duane Smith
Industry Roundup: National Equipment Dealers buys Richardson
National Equipment Dealers (NED) has bought Richardson Service 1991, expanding its organization in South Carolina. Based in Conway, South Carolina, Richardson specializes in construction, forestry and compact equipment and will
Read MoreTrack workers dive clear from train after safety blunder
Two track workers had a near miss from a passenger train following a mix-up over line possession. A Rail Accident Investigation Branch report into the incident in July detailed the
Read MoreUnion raises safety fears over HS2 site
Construction union Unite is raising safety concerns after it claims a spate of serious accidents have hit the HS2 section being delivered by the Skanska/Costain/ Strabag (SCS) joint venture in
Read MoreDozers Decked Out with Tech: Pushing Dirt is Getting Easier
The market is full of new dozers and those new dozers are full of new technology. The new tech includes increased automation features to make the machines easier to operate.
Read MoreHow to Solve Your Construction Labor Shortage
Still looking for the proverbial easy button to fill your talent pipeline? We hate to break it to you: there isn’t one. “If you’re in this industry and not being
Read More12 Road Projects Named Finalists for America’s Transportation Awards
After months of regional competitions, 12 road construction projects have been chosen as finalists for America’s Transportation Awards. The awards, sponsored by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation
Read MoreDeere: Split With Hitachi Allows It to Flex Technology Muscle
What was behind the surprising Deere-Hitachi excavator split announced in August? What will this mean for Deere customers of both brands? PRuccoloJohn Deereerhaps a better question is what it won’t
Read MoreHow to Repaint Construction Equipment
It’s tedious, time-consuming and often overlooked. A fresh paint job may not be on the top of your preventive maintenance priority list, but it’s a critical step to extend the
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