Construction Building Blog

Blue Diamond Attachments has released a full lineup of snow removal attachments for skid steer loaders, compact track loaders and compact tractors. Attachments in the lineup include:  Heavy- or Extreme-Duty Snow […]

A man was reportedly shot after he tried to use a stolen wheel loader to ram a house in Garland, Maine, according to police. The Penobscot Sheriff’s Office reported receiving […]

In a move set to further consolidation of equipment rental companies, United Rentals has announced it will acquire H&E Rentals and its 160 U.S. locations. The $4.8 billion deal is expected to […]

Danuser has expanded its material-handling attachment line with the new MAC bucket, designed to transport, mix and dispense concrete, gravel, asphalt and other materials. The 615-pound material and conveying bucket […]

A new federal rule took effect January 13 that requires construction workers to have personal protective equipment that fits properly. “I’ve talked to workers in construction, particularly women, who have […]

Adverse weather conditions are a leading cause of construction project delays – and those conditions can vary greatly within just a couple of miles. To give contractors an accurate picture […]

Ditch Witch is replacing its JT20 horizontal directional drill with the upgraded JT21, offering “up to 40% more downhole horsepower than its predecessor and 35% faster carriage speed than any […]

Four contractors are facing proposed six-digit fines for separate trench violations issued in the past two months – including one after a fatality and one for similar citations after a […]

Caterpillar is bringing four new telehandlers – the TH0642, TH0842, TH1055 and TH1255 – to make their debut at this year’s World of Concrete trade show in Las Vegas. The […]

A 62-year-old construction worker died in Palm Bay, Florida, after he was pinned beneath an asphalt roller on a jobsite. Records released to Equipment World by the Palm Bay Police […]