Equipment Today provides the commercial construction industry with information for equipment selection, application, maintenance, and asset management, as well as safety and regulation. It serves contractors in highway and heavy general building demolition, utility, and other construction segments.
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In The September 2006 Issue
Features
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Restoring the Grand in Biloxi
Cherry Demolition is rebuilding the Grand Biloxi to its previous glory.
Coping with the Debris on the Gulf Coast
Waste management along the Gulf Coast moves forward.
Katrina Provides a Justification to Grind
Katrina provides a reason for this contractor to get grinding.
Clearing Out the Water and Waste in the Big Easy
Pumps prove instrumental in cleaning up New Orleans.
HDD Rigs Get Simpler, Yet Smarter
Advanced designs plus a diversity of applications fuel a resurgence in the HDD market.
Variable-Width Undercarriage Allows Access to Confined Jobsites
Several compact excavators in the 1- to 2-ton class range offer variable-width undercarriage systems.
By Curt Bennink
Departments
Scissor Lift Power Preference
What you need to know about your power options.
Put Your Business in Defensive Mode
Tips to help your business during slow periods.
Editor's Perspective
There's Much Work Left to be Done
The damage is still apparent a year after Hurricane Katrina.
Products
Equipment Introductions
New equipment for September 2006 include the Compact Power Boxer 526DX Mini-skid, the Stone Rhino 66X, the Bandit 3400 Stump Grinder and much more.
Hydraulic Excavators
These full-size excavators deliver the power and performance you need, whether you're digging dirt or moving debris.
Demolition Attachments
From hammers to shears and everything in between, you'll find the attachment to tackle your demolition tasks.
Waste Management
A compilation of equipment for processing wood, C&D, concrete and other materials.
Trenchless Technology
Technology for installing pipes and utilities below the surface.
Jobsite Lifting
A look at the latest in aerial lifts.
Undercarriages & Tracks
Whether you need a complete undercarriage system, replacement pads or over-the-tire tracks, you'll see it here.
Equipment Gallery
The roundup for September 2006 includes AIM Pallet and Utility Forks, the RoadRunner Model 5000 Water Cannon, Hannay NSCR700 Cable Reel and more.
Industry Update
Industry Update
The 2006 American Road & Transportation Builders Association Annual Convention takes place September 26 to 29 in San Diego, CA; the 2006 AGC Midyear Meeting will be held in San Francisco, CA, from September 29 to October 1; the National Pavement Expo - West takes place November 30 to December 2 in Las Vegas, NV.
Extra
Rebuilding in the Wake of Destruction
Contractors overcome obstacles to rebuild the Gulf Coast.
By Curt Bennink
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