Thu November 10, 2016
AED Looks Forward to a Successful 2017 CONDEX
"For AED's 2017 Summit & Construction Dealer Expo (CONDEX), we are going back to our roots in Chicago," said Brian P. McGuire, President and CEO of AED in a statement dated 11/10/16. "I would like to personally invite you to my hometown for this exciting event....
Thu November 03, 2016
For Construction Students, Small Homes Could Lead to Big Careers
If you're tempted by the tiny house movement and think 160 square feet is just about right for your needs, you may want to contact the Academy of Construction and Design (ACAD) at IDEA Public Charter School in Northeast Washington....
Tue November 01, 2016
Simformotion LLC Announces Cat Simulators 2016-2017 Scholarship Winner
Simformotion LLC — a leader in heavy equipment simulator development — is pleased to announce that John Escarcega of Eloy, Ariz., has been awarded the 2016-2017 Cat simulators scholarship. He will receive $2,000 to support his pursuit of a heavy equipment-related career....
Brian M. Fraley - Fri October 28, 2016
How to Maximize Trade Show Results With Strategy
Trade show marketing is a double-edged sword for both dealers and manufacturers in the construction equipment industry. It's usually a costly endeavor with a hard-to-measure return on investment (ROI)....
Wed October 19, 2016
Four Students Take Top Honors in 6th Annual National Video Contest on America's Transportation Infrastructure
High school students from Washington state and Massachusetts, an undergraduate at New York University and a graduate student at Carnegie Mellon were all named winners of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association's (ARTBA) 6th annual “Student Transportation Video Contest.” The selections were announced during the Oct....
Mon November 28, 2016
Giant Earthmovers by the Book
A very cool book I rediscovered on my shelf is Giant Earthmovers: An illustrated history by Keith Haddock. The book is a good one to pull out any time you are frustrated with a modern day technologically-advanced piece of heavy equipment's inability to achieve exacting grade, brew a perfect cup of espresso, and walk your pooch all at the same time....
Thu October 13, 2016
TSTC Graduates Helping to Fill Mechanical Technician Needs in Texas
An Oklahoma City-based company has found a hiring pipeline for diesel equipment technology majors at Texas State Technical College in Waco. Kirby-Smith Machinery Inc. has hired 10 graduates so far this year....
Wed October 12, 2016
ADOT Internships Prepare Transportation Professionals
Arizona's network of highways requires transportation professionals specializing in areas as wide-ranging as planning routes, repairing bridges and creating beautiful landscaping along roadways. To help ready the next generation of professionals to plan, operate and maintain a safe and efficient transportation system, the Arizona Department of Transportation employs nearly 40 interns whose work touches projects in every corner of the state....
Wed October 12, 2016
Industry Launches New Safety Program
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) has launched a groundbreaking professional certification program developed by safety leaders from some of the nation's top transportation infrastructure firms, the insurance industry, organized labor and government....
Thu October 06, 2016
Field Testing the New API CK-4 and FA-Oils
In a recent blog post, Chevron discussed the importance of varied field testing, across a wide variety of equipment types and operating conditions, to ensure that the new API CK-4 and FA-4 oils will perform as needed in any real-world environment....
