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Nationally, bridges are in the best condition since 1984, pavement is in its best condition since 1993, traffic congestion is at its lowest since 2000, and fatalities are down to 1960s levels.

The July construction decline pushed building activity down to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $805.2 billion.


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Workplace Safety Training Protects Workers and the Bottom Line

Biweekly Safety Stuffers were created by the Mechanical Contractors Association of Chicago to remind members of the United Association workforce of top safety concerns.

bauma China 2010: State of Economy Means Additional Space, More Key Players

Strong demand from key industry suppliers has resulted in additional exhibition space being added to accommodate Asia's main construction event.

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By Equipment Today Staff

Matching Auger Attachments to Compact Construction Equipment

These three steps will make the process of matching an auger attachment to your compact construction equipment a breeze.

By Equipment Today Staff

Complex Profile Achieved on Airport Runway

Grade control technology helps Shelly and Sands achieve stringent FAA tolerances.

Milling it in the Big Apple

A resurfacing project at New York's JFK airport tests advanced milling control technology.

Keep It Bright, Keep It Safe

Properly lighting a construction site keeps crews and drivers safe.

Features

3D Transforms Milling and Paving

Grade control technology changes the nature of road building and repair operations.

By Curt Bennink

Setup Tips for 3D Paving and Milling

Before you can mill or pave with a 3D system, you need to properly set the system up.

By Curt Bennink

Biodiesel is Down, But Not Out

Although hampered by an expired tax credit, the biodiesel industry continues to evolve.

By Curt Bennink

Options to Put You in the Operator's Seat

Whether it's a rental, an equipment lease or a purchase, there are options available to put you behind the controls of a new compact excavator.

By Becky Schultz

Attachments Let You Do More With Less

Crushing, cutting and screening buckets add capability without additional equipment.

By Curt Bennink

Departments

Lesson from the Gulf -- Safety Always Comes First

Missteps on the Deepwater Horizon underscore why safety should always be the first priority.

By Becky Schultz

Secure Your Cargo

Here are some products to help you secure hand tools and small equipment, while maintaining the versatility of your pickup truck.

By Curt Bennink

Bulletproof Your Equipment Rental Transaction

Use these tips to reduce billing disputes and mitigate damage risks for your equipment rental transactions.

By Garry Bartecki

Products

Equipment Introductions

Find the newest equipment offerings to boost productivity and performance on your work sites.

Road Building Equipment

Find the latest selection of road building and restoration products, including related grade control technology.

Compact Excavators

Check out an assortment of compact excavators in configurations to match a wide range of requirements.

Oils & Lubricants

Here's a sampling of various lubricants and lubricating equipment.

Specialty Buckets

These specialized attachments let you multi-task with a single tool.

Jobsite Solutions

Home Field Advantage for ISU Softball Team Moves Closer to Reality

Western States Equipment Company donates time and equipment to begin construction of Miller Ranch Stadium.

Custom-built Trailer Shows Its Muscles in NYC

New York Heavy Trucking purchased the custom trailer to transport oversized equipment through the streets of New York City.

Rehabilitating a Stretch of the A 9 Motorway in Bavaria, Germany

Two VÖGELE SUPER 1800-2 pavers with SprayJet module pave a thin overlay of noise-absorbing asphalt.

Micro Surfacing Overcomes Road Failure Challenges

Unique process decreases potholes from 700 to seven at a fraction of the cost.

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