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Construction Accidents

Two Tower Cranes Brought Down in Controlled Demolition at Site of New Orleans Hotel Collapse

Cause of partial building collapse still unknown, but theories abound

October 18, 2019

Two unstable tower cranes at the site of the New Orleans Hard Rock Hotel collapse were brought down on Oct. 20 in a controlled demolition, but work to stabilize the structure is far from over.

Legal

Hyundai to Pay $47M to Settle Construction Equipment's Alleged Clean Air Violations

Tom Ichniowski

September 30, 2019

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Government charges that Hyundai nonroad vehicles didn't meet updated emissions standards.

Hurricane-Toppled Crane in Halifax, Nova Scotia Now Is 'Local Emergency'

Scott Van Voorhis

September 19, 2019

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Few details released as province takes over removing Dorian-damaged equipment that fell over high-rise project, and is probing cause and liability; see collapse video.

Equipment Maker CNH Industrial Outlines Spin-Off of On-Road Unit, Future of Alternative Fuels

Case CE owner splits on-road and off-road businesses, lays out five-year plan

Jeff Rubenstone

September 4, 2019

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Citing a shift in the marketplace, heavy equipment manufacturer CNH Industrial has provided details its planned spin-off of its on-road truck business from its agricultural and construction equipment business.

Dallas Crane Collapse Still Unresolved

Scott Van Voorhis

August 28, 2019

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Investigators look at whether the crane had been set to weathervane during high winds; Texas’ safety record is questioned

Norway TBMs' Hard Rock Concert

Peter Reina

August 21, 2019

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Two pairs of double-shield tunnel-boring machines break the mold in shaping Norway’s new high-speed railroad between Oslo and Ski.

Crane Firm Pulled Off NYC Projects Following Multiple Incidents

Jeff Rubenstone

August 15, 2019

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United Crane & Rigging has had work halted on over 20 jobsites in New York City following two crane incidents this year, one of them fatal.

Cemen Tech Connect Aims to Help Volumetric Concrete Customers With Video Support

Des Moines, Iowa-based volumetric company also launches program to help DOT customers

Jeff Yoders

August 13, 2019

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Cemen Tech uses real-time video support to help take the mystery out of volumetric concrete.

Caterpillar Sees Drag From Slow Energy Sector in Q2

Strong construction equipment sales offset by other factors

Jeff Rubenstone

July 26, 2019

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Caterpillar reported strong sales in Q2 for construction equipment but sees tariffs and a slow energy market as ongoing tailwinds.

Worker-Safety Tracking Clip Adds Access Control Features

Jeff Rubenstone

June 25, 2019

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The Spot-R tag from Triax Technologies can monitor when a worker experiences a sudden fall and alert supervisors. Now its compatible with site access control technology for a clearer view of where workers are on the jobsite.