Related Links: Crane Sweep Ordered at Brazil World Cup Stadium Viewpoint: OSHA Crane Rules Must Change Citing safety concerns at the World Trade Center and other sites, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) has proposed a new law that would ban all mobile and tower cranes from operating in the city when they reach a certain age—in most cases, 25 years—and require all cranes, young and old, to be equipped with load-cycle counters. Opponents argue that the age of a machine is not an indicator of its safeness, citing a 2007 study in California that reached the same conclusion.The
This week, we look at a BIM-compatible layout laser from Topcon and a trimmer-placer with updated control software from Gomaco. Click to begin the slide show.
Courtesy Volvo Machinery is parked at a Volvo Rents storefront in Bakersfield, Calif. Related Links: Volvo Goes Modular for Global Markets Where East Meets West, China's Uphill Battle Platinum Equity, the Beverly Hills, Calif.-based corporate takeover specialist, is paying $1.1 billion for the 132-outlet, 2,100-employee Volvo Rents, headquartered in Shippensburg, Pa., as Volvo Group focuses on its core business of equipment manufacturing.The acquisition will result in a $277.2-million fourth-quarter loss for the Swedish-based parent Volvo Group but will reduce overall industrial operations debt. A deal prerequisite entails financing the transaction though a debt offering. The sale is expected to finish
Photos Courtesy of GM The new Chevrolet Colorado is set to rejoin the midsize-pickup category when it comes out next year as a 2015 model. A diesel version is planned for 2016. Related Links: Why Contractors Are Buying Pickup Trucks Like it is 1985 Test Drive: 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 After a two-year hiatus, the Chevrolet Colorado midsize pickup is returning to U.S. dealerships. Scheduled to arrive in late 2014 as a 2015 model, the truck is based largely on the global Holden Colorado but contains unique styling and equipment. The new Chevy will be joining a small yet important
Tudor Van Hampton for ENR Demand for rented machines, such as this boom lift, has rental fleets gradually replacing units. Related Links: Construction Market Forecast: Slow and Steady For 2014 Tier-4 Emission Controls Push Up Machine Prices for 2014 As construction continues its slow recovery, sales of new construction machines are expected to remain muted next year, with flat to slightly positive movement in 2013, analysts say. The market expects rental companies and dealers that operate rental lots to drive much of the sales, as they did this year.Rentals on the jobsite continue to grow as contractors keep a close
+ Image Click Image to Enlarge Related Links: Where East Meets West, China Hits a Speed Bump Volvo Dials Back Hybrid Wheel Loaders, Citing Cost Concerns Volvo Opens $100-Million Factory Expansion While its acquisition of SDLG has granted Volvo Construction Equipment a crucial foothold in China and emerging markets around the world, Volvo is still looking to grow its global brand."The key here is to understand the dynamics in each and every market ... you need to find a way of meeting the local customers' needs," says Tommy Streipel, head of Volvo CE's wheel-loader product line. "We've seen studies that
Although Sany and other Chinese manufacturers are coming off a major decade of growth in construction-equipment manufacturing they still face hurdles. Many are struggling to gain ground in North America's $25-billion construction- equipment market amid a glut of Chinese equipment.
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