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The February/March 2013 issue of Rental features the best new products of 2013, plus a special report on Tier 4 Final technology and its effects on your business, and much more.

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The February/March 2013 issue of Rental features the best new products for 2013, plus a special report on Tier 4 Final engine technology and its effects on your business. Also included are a profile of Star Rentals, an independent rental company in the Pacific Northwest that's survived and thrived for over 100 years, plus much more. View content online...

Components that can improve visibility include rearview cameras, around-view monitor camera systems and sensors.

How to Prepare Equipment for Summer Extremes

From operator health to equipment maintenance, steps can be taken to protect the assets and people on construction sites.

National Skilled Trades Day aims to raise awareness about the benefits of skilled trades jobs in the United States.

Ways to Promote, Celebrate National Skilled Trades Day in Schools, Businesses

Skilled trade jobs often offer excellent pay, as well as benefits and healthcare.

The BILT survey found that 89% of executives were concerned that their training programs were inefficient.

Skilled Trade Labor Shortage: Time for Change

BILT released a research report that indicated that over 30% of the respondents said recent hires would resonate best with immersive digital training and yet it currently only makes up 2% of the present training methods.

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Kohler Energy Established, Independent from Kohler Co.

Kohler Co. and the global investment firm Platinum Equity announced that they have closed the transaction to establish a separate, independent business known as Kohler Energy.

Designed for construction surveyors, the R780 GNNS Smart Antenna offers performance in challenging GNSS environments, such as blocked sky, multi-path or degraded signal conditions.

Trimble Launches R780 GNSS Smart Antenna

Designed for construction surveyors, the R780 GNNS Smart Antenna offers performance in challenging GNSS environments, such as blocked sky, multi-path or degraded signal conditions.

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5 Trends in Construction Worker Background Checks

Keeping a close eye on these trends will not only safeguard construction firms from being blindsided with liabilities, but will provide them with direction as they build their plan and adapt their background check policies for the new year to come.

Compact wheeled excavators within the 6-ton to 13-ton range have emerged as a critical segment within the construction machinery market.

Excavation Tasks & Other Ways Wheeled Excavators Are Valuable on the Jobsite

Compact wheeled excavators represent the future of construction, showcasing how technology enhances efficiency on the jobsite.

Salvors with the Unified Command continue wreckage removal from the M/V DALI, May 4, 2024, during the Key Bridge Response 2024.

Crews Ready to Remove Bridge Piece Atop Dali

Salvage crews within the Key Bridge Unified Command continue to prepare for the complex task of removing the large piece of bridge lying on top of the M/V DALI.

Bergman Inc. Buys Asphalt Plant to Expand Market Reach

Growing a family company over a century means learning from the lessons of the past.

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Asphalt Contractor's Top 30 Products 2024

The best list of new, innovative, and industry shaping products for the road building industry.

In some scenarios, the higher reach makes it possible to load a truck more efficiently from one side instead of spending time loading from each side of the truck.

4 Reasons to Add a Large CTL to Your Fleet

Selecting the right compact equipment and attachments is crucial for optimizing ROI and boosting profits on job sites.

Construction safety culture has come a long way since the “Lunch Atop a Skyscraper” photo was taken nearly a century ago, including the introduction of required, basic PPE like hard hats and harnesses. But there are still many areas we must improve in order to drive a safer industry.

Construction’s Silent Crisis: Mental Health

The suicide rate for men in construction is five times greater than the rate for all fatal work-related injuries in the construction industry.

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Next-Gen, AI Powered Tools Launched By Command Alkon For Producers

With the release of Command Cloud the ready mix, aggregates, and asphalt systems are all unified under a single platform, bringing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to material suppliers.

A Maryland Natural Resources Police officer conducts an overflight assessment of the M/V Dali, a 948-foot Singapore-flagged container ship, and Francis Scott Key Bridge in the Patapsco River in Baltimore, Md.

Baltimore Bridge: Supporting Workers’ Families and Addressing Force Majeure Clauses

Authorities announced the discovery of the fifth body of a construction worker in the aftermath of the Baltimore bridge collapse. In light of this tragedy, experts emphasize the importance not only of safety, but for contractors to address force majeure.

Leica Geosystems’ GNSS Machine Control technology offers possibilities to enhance safety for construction workers and pedestrians around busy work sites and to protect existing and newly built infrastructure through automatic height, depth, and slew hydraulic control for excavators.

Navigate Your Possibilities With Aftermarket GPS

Integrating GPS or GNSS technology aftermarket is achievable and can provide many benefits to contractors, workers and machines.

Local jurisdictions are also increasingly launching initiatives to implement low-embodied carbon construction programs.

Carbon Emission Concerns Changing Delivery Requirements for Construction Projects

Construction projects will be different in the future. To remain competitive, contractors are advised to prepare for them now.

The Hyundai HT100V CTL working in a gravel-hauling application.

Compact Track Loaders: Benefits & Challenges

Is a CTL right for your business? Understand the advantages, drawbacks and machine capabilities.

The new lineup of CASE machines includes three new Construction King backhoe loaders, a new 5-tonne class mini excavator and an all-new, full-sized wheel loader.

CASE Releases New Machines and Equipment Upgrades

The new lineup of CASE machines includes three new Construction King backhoe loaders, a new 5-tonne class mini excavator and an all-new, full-sized wheel loader.

How to Choose the Right Concrete Saw for the Job

How to Choose the Right Concrete Saw for the Job

Using an appropriate saw and blade is key to maximizing efficiency and ensuring precise, reliable cuts.

Over the years, fleet owners may have realized that the viscosity of engine oils has been slowly getting lower compared to the 15w40 (or straight 50s) used around 40 years ago.

Getting the Viscosity Right – The Fleet Owner’s Guide

Understanding and assigning the correct viscosity to your equipment is just one step on your journey toward achieving greater efficiency and reliability for your fleet.

Under the leadership of Andringa, Vermeer introduced the first HDD for testing in 1991.

Vermeer's Andringa Inducted Into Hall of Fame

Andringa’s journey began in the late 1980s when she expanded on the vision of the founder of Vermeer, Gary Vermeer, who aimed to install utilities underground without disturbing the surface.

Oftentimes, project success depends on tooling choice.

How Different Blades Impacts Floor Scraper Performance

Selecting the right tool for the job is key — making the wrong choice could extend project timelines and boost costs significantly. Don’t let incorrect blades hold your surface preparation back.

Pending tax changes that will become law for 2023 and 2024 may give many contractors the opportunity to amend their 2023 tax returns and receive additional benefits that could reduce 2024 estimated tax payments.

How Potential Tax Changes May Impact Your Construction Biz

Pending tax changes may put cash in your pocket.

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How Technology Can Change The Future of Skilled Trades

Those who embrace technology will gain a competitive advantage, allowing for data-driven decision making, enhanced productivity, more efficient workflows and better customer relationships.

Tips on Using Admixtures in Concrete for Hot Weather

The Heat is On: Hot Tips for Successful Hot Weather Concreting

How to effectively use concrete admixtures to increase the quality of concrete during the summer months.

HVO can be used interchangeably with petroleum diesel.

Mack Trucks Uses Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil as Fuel

HVO is produced from lipid sources, such as waste vegetable oils and tallow, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

The need to transport skilled workers to remote locations not only incurs additional costs but also poses logistical challenges for contractors.

Personal Vehicle Programs Shuttle Workers to Remote Sites

One solution to address the challenge of mobilizing skilled workers to remote jobsites is the implementation of vehicle reimbursement programs.