For Construction Pros

Atlas Copco SmartLink Monitors Compressor Maintenance Needs

SmartLink data monitoring program allows for either Atlas Copco and/or its customers to monitor their productivity 24/7

Press Release • June 14th, 2013

In light of the recent I-5 bridge collapse in Washington state, it's high time to fast track the approval process for transportation construction and restoration projects.

Article • June 14th, 2013

bauma 2013 Sets New Records

Approximately 530,000 visitors from over 200 countries headed to Munich, Germany, for this premiere industry event.

Article • June 14th, 2013

Navistar Plans 2014 Intro of Medium-Duty Trucks with Cummins SCR

April launch of the ProStar powered by MaxxForce 13 with SCR allows company to focus on adapting Cummins aftertreatment to medium duties

Press Release • June 13th, 2013

ACI Foundation Student Fellowship and Scholarship Program Open for 2014-2015 Academic Year

ACI Foundation seeks applicants from undergraduate and graduate students studying concrete

Press Release • June 13th, 2013

NAPA Endorses GAO Call For Support for LCCA Cost-Estimating Practices

Association says Congress must devote funds to ensure better, more reliable data for states to conduct and verify life-cycle cost analysis models for road construction

Press Release • June 13th, 2013

Construction News Tracker Video: Data Points to Slow 2013 Growth

First-quarter reports confirm slow construction growth for 2013; tornado damage repairs to cost millions; Indiana budget cuts slash 4,000 jobs; world's largest tunnel boring machine going to work and more

Video • June 13th, 2013

K760 Power Cutter

Built on the foundation of the K750, the K760 power cutter is equipped with an X-Torq engine that reduces emissions up to 75% and lowers fuel consumption. Cylinder and additional cooling fin reduce emissions by 15% compared to previous model...

Product • June 12th, 2013

Backhoe Loader Dedicated to Rental

14-ft. backhoe's low roof height, no additional aftertreatment, manual transmission and manual control levers intended to suit rental-fleet needs

Product • June 12th, 2013

JCB Launches Heavyweight 514-56 Loadall Telehandler

Despite offering the same 56-ft. lift height as the 512-56, the 514-56 is a completely new design with 2,000 lbs. additional load capacity

Product • June 12th, 2013

CT Lawmakers Shield Transport Fund from General-Fund Raids

Bipartisan support wins dedication of Special Transportation Fund to fund only roads and transit beginning July 2015 in the state with the fourth-highest fuel taxes

News • June 12th, 2013

Historical Construction Equipment Works in Illinois August 16 to 18

The 28th Old Equipment Exposition will put horse-drawn, steam, gas and diesel antique construction machinery to work at the Operating Engineers’ Local 150 training facility 20 miles south of Joliet

Press Release • June 12th, 2013

IronPlanet Forms Alliance with Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association

IronPlanet has entered into an alliance with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) for the creation of a marketplace for aircraft.

Press Release • June 12th, 2013

Construction Unemployment Drops to 10.8%

Association officials said the relatively positive jobs report for the sector underscores the need to address potential shortages of skilled workers.

Press Release • June 12th, 2013

Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute Names New Vice President of Marketing

Steven R. Hawkins will spearhead CRSI's marketing and education promotion.

Press Release • June 11th, 2013