U.S. safety officials cite past alleged violations involving improper use of equipment and investigate a dropped generator.

From buildings to bridges, the built environment would benefit from a stronger design collaboration between structural engineers and geotechnical engineers.

One of the largest mergers in the world of construction equipment has been put on hold. U.S.-based Terex Corp says it is halting all merger activities with Finnish-based Konecranes while it considers an acquisition offer from China-based Zoomlion.

ARTBA report says number of structurally deficient bridges declined 4%, but more than 58,000 are still on the list.

Later this year, Hertz equipment rental customers will be getting their machines from Herc Rentals.