Heavy Equipment

Safety Versus a False Sense of Security: Challenges to the Use of Construction Cranes

by Christopher Machut | Dec 18, 2018
Equipment | Heavy Equipment | Safety

Technologies, such as cameras on cranes, aid safety and set new standards of protection, particularly in high-risk industries like construction.

Construction Machinery Investment Growth Should Hold Steady in 2019

by Joanna Masterson | Dec 12, 2018
Business | Economy | Equipment | Heavy Equipment

Investment in equipment and software is projected to expand 4.1 percent in 2019, according to the 2019 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook released by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation.

Overloading: Avoiding Mobile Crane Accidents

by Larry Collier | Jan 24, 2018
Equipment | Heavy Equipment | Safety

Mobile cranes are the backbone of construction, but when overloading accidents occur, the results can be disastrous. Taking steps for safe operation can lessen or eliminate overloading accidents.

Making Heavy/Civil Construction Tech More Accessible to Small and Mid-sized Contractors

by Jeff Drake | Nov 10, 2017
Equipment | Heavy Equipment | Project Management | Technology

With advancements in machine control’s usability, small and mid-sized heavy/highway contractors are leveraging machine guidance technology, GPS site positioning systems and modeling software for a competitive edge.

Find the Hidden Equity in Heavy Equipment

To have long-term success in the construction business, a company needs to ride the ups and the downs and navigate the surprises that present themselves on an all-too-regular basis.

Gauging the Impact of OSHA’s Crane Operator Requirements

by Construction Executive | Mar 30, 2017
Equipment | Heavy Equipment | OSHA | Safety

In this spotlight on crane safety, Construction Executive interviewed Hank Dutton, Travelers’ senior technical specialist for construction and risk control, on the impact of OSHA’s new certification requirements for crane operators.

Tracking Fuel to the Piece of Construction Equipment

by Jason Keen | Mar 7, 2017
Equipment | Fleet Management | Fuel Tracking | Heavy Equipment

Heavy highway construction is equipment intensive, and along with that comes the use of a lot of fuel. Considering fuel’s variable and high cost, it’s logical to track it closely, yet many heavy highway companies fail to do so.

Iron Assets Are Known; It’s Time for Digital Resources

by Anamika Kumari | Mar 7, 2017
Equipment | Heavy Equipment

The third week of 2017 was busy for shareholders in the heavy construction equipment industry, with financial institutions and asset management groups cutting down their stakes in the shares of leading manufacturing companies.

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Safety Versus a False Sense of Security: Challenges to the Use of Construction Cranes

Construction Machinery Investment Growth Should Hold Steady in 2019

Overloading: Avoiding Mobile Crane Accidents

Making Heavy/Civil Construction Tech More Accessible to Small and Mid-sized Contractors

Find the Hidden Equity in Heavy Equipment

Gauging the Impact of OSHA’s Crane Operator Requirements

Tracking Fuel to the Piece of Construction Equipment

Iron Assets Are Known; It’s Time for Digital Resources

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