Earthmoving equipment market size is forecast to hit USD 192.45 billion revenue by 2023; as per a new research report by Global Market Insights, Inc.
Real time monitoring and detection of machinery failure is predicted to drive global earthmoving equipment market size in the coming years. Since they emit harmful gases, equipment must comply with fuel emission standards implemented by regulatory authorities.
Private investment across the real estate sector along with the adoption of lease-based or rental machinery due to high degree of convenience are forecast to provide a fillip to global revenue. Increasing investment for improvement of infrastructure facilities in across regional industries will favorably impact earthmoving equipment market growth.
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Quick-change attachment couplers, cab designs, and joystick controls have increased the feasibility for operation, while simultaneously reducing operator fatigue. The introduction of multifunctional products that can cater to numerous tasks has spurred adoption, due to higher cost savings.
Unpredictable raw material costs may negatively impact earthmoving equipment market price trend. High operating expenditure and need for skilled personnel are also among major growth restraints.
Key insights from the report include:
Industry participants prioritize low cost product development over energy efficiency in price sensitive regions such as the Asia Pacific earthmoving equipment market. China is the biggest contributor to the region, with revenue forecast to exceed USD 40 billion by 2023. U.S. earthmoving machinery market size will grow at 7.3% CAGR estimations from 2016 to 2023.
Global loaders market size surpassed USD 50 billion in 2015, with the excavators industry predicted to grow at 9% CAGR over the forecast timeframe.
Backhoe loaders are versatile and compact in nature, and therefore find applicability in a variety of construction projects. Small demolitions, excavation, light transportation for building materials, powering other building equipment, construction, and paving of roads are among the major end-use areas.
Construction will continue occupying more than 60% of the earthmoving equipment market share through the next few years, driven by infrastructure development and reconstruction activities. Funded national infrastructure development projects such as Colombia’s National Development Plan and Mexico’s National Infrastructure program are expected to boost demand in the sector.
The construction segment comprises material handling machinery such as trailers, cranes, crawlers; road construction includes concrete mixers, construction pumps, etc.
Industry participants possess considerable growth potential on account of government-aided projects. Retaining the customer base is heavily dependent on competitive pricing, product range, and technical support.
Major players include Caterpillar, Volvo, Komatsu, Liebherr, Hitachi, John Deere, Terex, Doosan, etc.
In 2015, Hitachi Construction Machinery acquired KCM in order to expand its construction equipment business. Companies have also been expanding their product offering in order to sustain and expand in the industry. In the same year, Komatsu entered into an agreement with Mitsui & Co. for restructuring a distributorship in Mexico.
Outdoor kitchens are grillers’ dream that add value to any home. Just like your indoor kitchen, you should look at your outdoor kitchen as an investment. However, before you design your outdoor kitchen, you should consider some outdoor kitchen ideas as well as some things before you actually choose or go for a design. As it were, the outdoor kitchen design must be implemented professionally. This could mean everything — from choosing the right style to choosing the right equipments. Here are 10 things that can help guide you in designing your outdoor kitchen.
1. Location of your outdoor area. This is an important thing to consider in the process. If you are thinking about setting up your outdoor kitchen in a covered patio, you will need a vent hood in order to eliminate smoke and prevent contamination from grilling. This is required by manufacturer specification as well as by your local building codes. If you wish to save money, you may consider having your outdoor kitchen on an open area or patio.
2. Budget. Think about how much money you are willing to spend for an outdoor kitchen. This will help you figure out what kinds of appliances you can add to your outdoor kitchen.
3. Appliances. Once you know what your budget is, you may consider what appliances you will want to have for your outdoor kitchen. Normally, outdoor kitchens have built in grills, refrigerators, ice bin coolers, grill covers, fire pits, outdoor television, patio furniture and many others.
4. Utilities. Other things that relate to your budget are the utilities. If you already have sewer, water, gas and electric pipes/lines where you wish your new kitchen to be located then there won’t be extra cost. But, if you need to run all these, you have to consider the operation costs depending on how long these utilities need to be ran.
5. Local building rulings. You have to check local building rules if you would be allowed to have a drain in your yard, for instance, a cold water drain. It is important to check the building codes in your area to know what things are allowed and what are not. Of course, you want to have outdoor kitchen ideas that comply with local building codes.
6. Weather condition. When choosing supplies for your outdoor kitchen, you should consider if they can stand the weather in your area. Since it is outdoor, choose supplies that can stand cold temperatures, sunlight and water.
7. Materials. When choosing materials for your outdoor kitchen, make sure there are weatherproof. Some good examples are tile, slate, stucco, teak and stainless steel. The surrounding area of your grill should be made from materials that can resist high heat and sparks.
8. Style frames. Make sure to consider a style frame is made from inflammable materials. There are many frames that are readily available with steel beams, cinder block and wood frame.
9. Lighting. Your outdoor kitchen may also require lighting especially if you want to use it at night. Consider energy efficient lighting or maybe solar lighting to save electricity costs.
10. Contractor. Lastly, find an economical contractor who will complete your kitchen outdoor. You may opt for new contractor firms to save on fees. But if you have the budget, go for reputable contractors or companies. Expertise is still important if you want to add value to your home. So, choose the right contractor! Right professionals will give you the best outdoor kitchen ideas. Make sure to choose wisely.
Many people do not understand what home care providers actually do. There are many different types of home care that offer different services related to medical care and supportive services to patients or clients who have limited abilities because of illness, age, or disability. Home care is for people who can no longer live independently but wish to stay in their own home instead of a nursing home. Patients may require nursing care, dietary monitoring, or a variety of therapies including speech, physical, occupational, and respiratory.
For medical care, the services must usually be prescribed by a physician. Examples of home health care includes:
Physicians may perform “house calls” to Registered nurses (RNs) or licensed practical nurses (LPNs) performing duties such as blood draws, wound care, injections of medicine, and professional assessments or case management
Physical therapists (PTs) help their patients regain mobility and strength of weakened body parts through specialized exercises or massage Speech language pathologists work with patients who are suffering from communication disorders, usually through a traumatic event such as a stroke or accident; they can also help patients who have trouble swallowing or breathing
Dieticians help patients who need specialized meal plans, such as those with diabetes or allergies.
Not everyone requires medical care. Some patients need help with general activities of daily living (ADLs). Home health aids are responsible for helping with getting in and out of bed, getting dressed, using the bathroom, bathing, and walking. Chore workers help with household duties such as laundry, cleaning, shopping, and cooking; they focus more on the actual home than working directly with the patient. Some clients require constant monitoring to prevent harming themselves, such as patients suffering from dementia, and are assigned a companion. For many non-medical home care duties, volunteers can fulfill these needs. Depending upon the difficulty of the duties, volunteers have different levels of training and requirements.
Social workers will evaluate the needs of the patient whether they are financial, emotional, or physical. They will help the patient and their family find appropriate social services to help with a variety of needs including housing, food, or health services.
The terms Arts and Crafts and Mission Style are often used synonymously today. They refer to a style of home design and furnishings emphasizing natural materials, especially wood, and showcasing a pronounced geometry in the design. Their tremendous revival in popularity stems largely from their association with hand-crafted elements (though many knock-offs are manufactured by machine), a rarity in this technologically advanced age. The pieces offer an heirloom quality and a patina that deepens with age. Arts and Crafts furnishings and interiors are also typically very durable and classic with a timeless appeal. They suit today’s desire to simplify and get back to basics. Arts and Crafts interiors are an ideal marriage of function and aesthetic; spaces are designed to work for those living there. To create your own Arts and Crafts interior, there are several elements to consider, both in materials and design.
The materials of an Arts and Crafts interior, while not limited to nature, emphasize wood, stone, glass (made from sand), ceramic tiles (made from minerals/earth), and textiles (using wool, cotton, or linen fibers, and, of course, leather). Much of the visual pattern comes from the grain of the wood selected. Traditionally oak was used, but currently natural cherry is frequently enjoyed. The oak tends to have a golden brown gleam, while the cherry is redder. Both darken naturally with age, which is to be expected.
Flooring, all architectural trim/molding, doors, stair rails and stiles, and exposed structural supports are all typically wood, oak being most prevalent. Waxed or oil finishes prevail. Joints are pegged, or hand-crafted metal hardware is used. Door knobs, cabinet pulls and the like are again hand-crafted wrought iron or bronze in black, umber, or verdigris. Many are square or rectangular shaped and are hand hammered. For a lighter look, some homeowners today are opting for a soft brushed pewter or nickel finish instead. Once you have the guidelines, you can bend them to suit. If an alternative to a wood floor is desired, tile or slate would be appropriate substitutes. The tile should be large and laid in a linear pattern, not on the diagonal.
To balance and complement the visual depth of the wood, walls are often treated with a textured paint or plastered. (The old bungalows have original plaster.) A good bet is the river rock finish that Ralph Lauren paint provides. Paint schemes bear an influence from nature with goldenrod yellows, burnt sienna browns, cimmaron and Indian reds, sage and moss greens, and a neutral palette of earthy tans, toasts, and beiges. The overall feeling has a harmony, continuity, with all elements working together, none upstaging the other. It is about creating an organic home, one that works within its environment and makes the most of its surroundings both outside and inside.
Fireplaces have wood or stone mantels, with stone, ceramic or occasionally brick surrounds. The wood is again oak with a golden stain, usually waxed or rubbed, not polyurethaned. Satin or matte finishes rule. Stone is field stone– stacked dry or with mortar, it presents a terrific textural visual. River rock may be used instead and the round smooth stones provide a counterpoint to the rectilinear geometry otherwise present. Ceramic tiles will typically have a motif from nature, perhaps a leaf or acorn, or be an iridescent finish. Today glass tiles are also used to great advantage. Brick, when employed, is smooth faced and laid in clean horizontal bands. Again, one of the clear features of an Arts and Crafts interior is the linear quality. The feeling that the house is part of a bigger view, part of the horizon, is all an effort to be from and of the earth.
Historically, many of the Arts and Crafts and Mission homes sported art glass windows, or at least many panes. This enabled windows to be left uncovered and still appear decorative. Today, art glass windows can be cost prohibitive except in select areas, so if treatment is desired for either privacy, light, or heat control, simpler is better. This translates to either plain Roman shades, silhouettes, wood blinds, or panels on either tabs or rings on a decorative rod (wood or wrought iron) with finials. If tiebacks are desired consider sisal tassels, simple and bold, or a band of the same fabric as the drapery. No trim or other decorative element is required. Fabric patterns may herald nature, such as a leaf print, or be based in geometry. There is a wide range on the market today including historical prints by William Morris and designs by Frank Lloyd Wright. The same may also be found in wall covering, though use it sparingly as it is often busy and distracting. Arts and Crafts and Mission Style today both represent a desire for a wholesome, hearty lifestyle, a return to yesterday’s values.
Furnishings in the Arts and Crafts home are again wood, occasionally with a wrought iron or ceramic tile accent. Glass is rarely used. Tables, being functional as well as good looking, often have at least a drawer and a shelf for storage. Shapes are squares, rectangles and octagons. Today more rounds are available. Again, the geometry created by edges is most apparent. Sofas and chairs are often wood backed with exposed wood arms and cushions that can be readily cleaned or changed out depending on the season. Flexibility and adaptability are prime features. Mission style goes a step further and often offers sofas or chairs with a deep wood shelf surrounding them acting as the arm and a table (Frank Lloyd Wright design), which gives the illusion of a built-in piece. Leather is frequently used or fabrics in natural fibers such as cotton, linen, or wool. Rich colors and geometric or patterns drawn from nature abound. The most significant interest comes from the combination of elements, again, no one piece dominating. Busy patterns are used sparingly, increasing longevity and flexibility of the furnishings. Resources for furnishings include Stickley, American Impressions by Ethan Allen, and Cotswald Furnishings, a superior resource for hand-crafted furnishings and more in Atlanta.
Lighting in an Arts and Crafts or Mission home is critical, especially with all the dark woods and depth of color schemes popular. While ceiling lights, including recessed, can give a good general light, it is far more effective and pleasing to adopt a wealth of luminaries. Torchieres (floor lamps that give uplight, and are best placed in corners) can provide valuable general lighting, while table lamps and floor lamps provide invitation and welcome. Accent lighting can be done with mantel lamps, sconces, and dresser lamps. The two most common types of lamps are the mica and metal designs (the body of the lamp being hammered bronze or copper, the shade a sheet of mica) and the art glass lamps with wood or art glass bases and shades of glass in geometric patterns and a squared coolie shape. Other lighting options include a wealth of reproduction lighting through several lighting sources such as Arroyo Craftsmen and Yamagiwa. (They are available through designers and have an outstanding line of Frank Lloyd Wright designs.)
Accents, accessories, and artwork should be kept to a minimum to allow for a fuller appreciation of the architecture of the home and materials of nature showcased. This is a good chance to provide balance to the predominance of wood with elements in glass, ceramics, and metal. Both bowls and vessels are readily available in all materials mentioned here. Iridescent ware in both ceramics and glass provides an airy complement to the weight and depth of the wood.
Melissa Galt is a Lifestyle Designer and Speaker based in Atlanta, GA. She hosts a series of blogs on design tips and trends and produces a monthly ezine dedicated to helping subscribers design their signature life. For the latest teleclasses, seminars, and ebooks on designing your life check out http://www.melissagalt.com .
For ABC, the fifth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks will be marked with a new kind of controversy over alleged political motives in a new miniseries, slated to be aired on prime-time slots this coming Monday and Tuesday.
Titled The Path to 9/11, the 5-hour film is slated to be aired over the course of 2 nights, culminating on Monday with dramatizations of the October 2000 attacks on the US Navy ship, USS Cole, as well as fictionalized portrayals of the attacks on the World Trade Center towers, which killed 2,973. Many officials and watchdogs, however, have criticized the film for allegedly stretching and fabricating the truth. Samuel R. Berger, a national security adviser made a statement denouncing the film claiming the film “flagrantly misrepresents my personal actions.” Former secretary of state Madeleine Albright called one scene involving her “false and defamatory,” and former White House aide Bruce R. Lindsey said “it is unconscionable to mislead the American public about one of the most horrendous tragedies our country has ever known.”
A flurry of on-line email campaigns, protesting the film and demanding it be corrected or not aired, has erupted. According to the liberal group Truemajority, “It’s not just that ABC’s movie is slanted. Big parts of it are simply untrue. The producer himself even admitted to simply improvising a key scene which depicts the Clinton administration letting bin Laden go when they had him in their sights — a complete fabrication. Last night, the movie’s star, Harvey Keitel, said ‘It turned out not all the facts were correct.'”
According to ABC’s entertainment division, the film is a “dramatization… not a documentary.” However, several key scenes, which critics allege distort the September 11 commission’s report on which the film is based, are being reworked, reshot, or pulled altogether, and ABC is reportedly “mulling the idea of yanking the mini altogether.”
For ABC, credibility, along with what is reported to be millions of dollars spent in advertising, is on the line. The film includes many noted actors, including Donnie Wahlberg, Patricia Heaton, and Harvey Keitel, who plays counterterrorism official John O’Neil. However, criticism has come from within as well. Many who worked on the film have spoken out, claiming the film’s accuracy and objectivity is questionable. One writer, Cyrus Nowrasteh, in an interview with Los Angeles radio station KRLA-AM, claimed that moments had been improvised, and writer James Bamford claimed on MSNBC that an FBI agent working as a consultant on the film quit due to allegations of fabrication.
Action committees from all across the political spectrum have made statements on the film, including liberal watchdog MoveOn.org, which, in a recent statement to its members, stated that “ABC shouldn’t have any role in the political exploitation of 9/11.”
“This docudrama is designed to do just that,” the statement continued. “It’s spreading a false message to millions of viewers across the country.”
“No one has seen the final version of the film, because the editing process is not yet complete, so criticisms of film specifics are premature and irresponsible,” said Disney, the company that owns ABC.
Wikinews held an exclusive interview with Jeremy Hanke, editor of MicroFilmmaker Magazine. The magazine, which is free to read online, was started as a resource for the low budget moviemaker and features book, independent film, equipment and software reviews as well as articles on film distribution, special effects and lighting.
He says that one of the goals of the magazine is to “connect low-budget filmmakers via a feeling of community, as many…..often compete so viciously against one another in film festivals for coveted “shots” with Hollywood, that they can quickly forget their similarities.”
When asked if films made on a shoestring budget can really compete with those made for millions of dollars, he replied, “no…yes…and absolutely. Allow me to explain.” And so he does in the interview below.
Researchers say that new, ten million-year-old fossils found in Ethiopia, prove that the theory that humans may have evolved from a species of great apes eight million years ago, may not be true, but that humans may have split from apes as long as 10.5 million years ago.
At least nine fossilized teeth, one canine tooth and eight molars, of a previously unknown species of apes found in Africa were discovered by a team of researchers from Ethiopia and Japan who then compared the 3-D make up of the teeth to other fossils that date back as far as 8 million years and found that the fossils are likely a “direct ancestor” of apes currently living in Africa and that the new ape fossils were that of a species of gorilla who ate mostly plants high in fiber.
Current fossils and research say that the evolutionary split from apes to humans occurred at least eight million years ago. The new fossils say that the split may have happened as long as 10.5 million years ago.
“Based on this fossil, that means the split is much earlier than has been anticipated by the molecular evidence. That means everything has to be put back,” said researcher at the Rift Valley Research Service in Ethiopia and a co-author of the study, Berhane Asfaw.
Despite the finds, other researchers are not convinced that the findings are correct.
“It is stretching the evidence to base a time scale for the evolution of the great apes on this new fossil. These structures appear on at least three independent lineages of apes, including gorillas, and they could relate to a dietary shift rather than indicating a new genetic trait,” said a Professor at the London Natural History Museum in the United Kingdom, Peter Andrews who also added, “but the fossil evidence for the evolution of our closest living relatives, the great apes, is almost non-existent.
Researchers have named the newly discovered species Cororapithecus abyssinicus whose remains were found in the Afar Region of Ethiopia, the same place where the remains of Lucy were discovered in 1974.
Further promotional and release plans have been announced by The Walt Disney Company‘s new special, “Phineas and Ferb’s Christmas Vacation,” from the company’s cartoon comedy Phineas and Ferb. According to the company’s press release site (Disney XD Medianet), on November 27, Disney will stream the seven musical numbers, performed by the show’s cast and the band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, that will be showcased in the special on its public radio networkRadio Disney. iTunes will then follow by making the songs available for download.
The official special is scheduled to air the following week, on December 6, on the company’s cable network Disney XD with a repeat immediately following it. The proceeding day, Disney Channel SVOD, Disney XD VOD, Disney XD Mobile, iTunes, and Xbox Live Marketplace will release the episode for digital retail. On December 11, fellow Disney network Disney Channel will broadcast the special following a six-hour marathon of the series; the next day, Disney Channel and Disney XD’s websites will release the special for viewing. On December 18, ABC Family will air the episode as part of its month-long event “25 Days of Christmas.” Finally, to help the special’s promotion, costumers dressed as the show’s characters will perform on December 25, 2009, in the “Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade” which will be broadcast on the ABC Television Network.
The fourth annual Maker Faire took place this past weekend at the San MateoFairground in San Mateo, California located in the United States. The first Maker Faire, which took place in 2006, had approximately 20,000 people in attendance. This year, more than 80,000 people were expected to attend; quadruple the attendance of just four years prior. On Saturday night, it was reported that attendance was up considerably over last year’s event.
Maker Faire, the self-declared “World’s Largest DIY Festival”, offers a forum where hundreds of makers and crafters alike man booths where they display their work. In the main halls alone, there were hundreds of booths. Outside the expo halls, the surrounding area was also filled with many interesting projects, some of which were mobile. In addition to all of the projects on display, there were a number of on-stage presentations. The biggest presentation of the weekend was given by Adam Savage who spoke on the topic of his “Colossal Failures”. During his talk, the Fiesta Hall was filled to capacity.
The theme for this year’s fair was “Remake: America” after President Obama‘s call to “begin again the work of remaking America”. In addition, “going green”, alternative fuel vehicles, crafting, steampunk and sciences for the young, were common themes found throughout the fair.