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Chuck Harvey - Tue June 20, 2017
Block Proposes $4B Amusement Park
A sun-drenched land of rides, attractions and hotels may be coming to the Arizona desert. The Block Sports Co. of Orlando, Fla., has submitted a proposal to build an estimated $4 billion Disney World-like 1,500-acre themed amusement park and resort called Dreamport Villages near the junction of Interstate 8 and Interstate 10 in Casa Grande, Ariz....
Tue May 16, 2017
JCB Machines Featured in New Film "Alien: Covenant"
A fleet of more than 20 JCB machines is playing a starring role in the latest installment of a cult film franchise. JCB skid steer loaders, Loadall telescopic handlers and JS excavators were supplied to 20th Century Fox for the making of the new film "Alien: Covenant" which will be released in the U.S....
Mon April 24, 2017
Art Production Company Buys Former Caterpillar Facility
A plant formerly owned by a mining and construction equipment company in Santa Fe will become space for arts production company Meow Wolf to help create its exhibits as it seeks to expand nationwide. The arts collective bought the former Caterpillar facility where workers assembled engine components until it closed last year....
Tommy Rowan - philly.com - Fri April 21, 2017
Shocking Demo. After Iconic Movie Landmark Property Sold for One Dollar
The Kensington storefront recognizable to fans of the Rocky movie franchise as Adrian's fictional pet store was unceremoniously demolished Thursday, according to a city tour guide. Ben Caplan, who routinely leads tourists to the movie's filming locations throughout the city, said that when he took sightseers to 2146 N....
Wed April 19, 2017
Grove GMK6400 Lays Foundation for World's Largest Ferris Wheel
Construction of one of the world's largest Ferris wheels is underway in New York City, and a Grove GMK6400 has helped contractors to build its foundation. The structure—dubbed the New York Wheel—will stand 630 ft tall when it's completed on the northern shore of Staten Island....
Wed April 19, 2017
Philadelphia Museum Breaks Ground on $525M Renovation
The Philadelphia Museum of Art begins a new phase of transformation and renewal, supported by a $525 million campaign. A key part of this campaign, the Core Project will create a significant amount of new public space within the footprint of the landmark building and add 23,000 sq....
Tue April 18, 2017
'Fast and Furious' Franchise Hires Minnesota Track Conversion Specialist For Latest Movie
Mattracks, the original and #1 manufacturer of rubber track conversions, is no stranger to the Motion Picture industry. Since its "Inception" 25 years ago, Mattracks has been involved in many motion pictures, both behind the scenes and in front of the camera....
Tue April 18, 2017
Diggerland and Local Non-Profit Join Forces to Organize Philanthropic Event
Diggerland USA has partnered with the SAMBULANCE Program, a 501 c(3) non-profit tasked with fostering special needs safety education. The entities will co-host Dig, Dine and Drive, an annual fun-filled evening set to take place on Friday, June 9th from 6:00 to 10:00 PM....
Steve Hughes and John DeRosier - Press of Atlantic City - Fri April 14, 2017
New Jersey Backs Atlantic City Polercoaster Construction
The 350-foot-high vertical Polercoaster is officially coming to Atlantic City. On April 13, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority approved an application to pay 27.8 percent of the project's total cost, clearing the final funding hurdle before construction begins next month....
Natalie Rauch - Tue April 11, 2017
Art Museum Turns Construction Barrier into Art Exhibit
Construction barriers are a common sight. Made up of plywood, metal fencing and signage, these barriers serve a few purposes like protecting trees from abrasion and keeping unauthorized persons out of the work site....
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