For Construction Pros

Apex 70UHD Hydraulic Excavator Demolishes Pier 19 in Half the Time of Traditional Methods

Adamo Group saves time and money using an Apex 70 Ultra High Demolition hydraulic excavator and hydraulic hammer attachment to take down Detroit's Pier 19

Article • October 29th, 2012

Automated Grade Control Assists with Grading, Capping 28-Acre N.Y. Landfill

Adam's European Contracting used Komatsu equipment fitted with Topcon automatic grade control systems to move approximately 300,000 cubic yards of material while grading and capping a 28-acre New York landfill

Article • October 22nd, 2012

Helifix StuccoPin Stabilizes Damaged Stucco Exterior on Florida High Rise

Contractor uses the Helifix StuccoPin system to stabilize a cracking stucco exterior without needing to tear off or re-render the stucco and concrete

Article • October 15th, 2012

Forming a Waste-to-Energy Plant With 131-Foot-High Walls

Italian formwork manufacturer Pilosio custom made solutions to make quick work of 131-foot walls

Article • October 8th, 2012

Six Tips for Preventing Construction Site Copper Theft

Remote surveillance company offers tips to combat crime industry that threatens U.S. critical infrastructure.

Article • October 3rd, 2012

Streb Construction Retrofits 13-Year-Old Concrete Paver with 3D Stringless Control

Upgrading a 1999 CMI SF3302 slipform paver to run Topcon's Millimeter GPS takes a few weeks and pays off long-term

Article • October 1st, 2012

Close Call Opens Eyes to Improved Safety

RMT TRACK-VISION backup cameras enhance safety, improve productivity and reduce liability for Greely Sand & Gravel

Article • October 1st, 2012

Expanding Upon History at the Panama Canal

Multiple pieces of Putzmeister equipment help place a massive amount of concrete on the Panama Canal Third Set of Locks project

Article • October 1st, 2012

RT Crane Gets a Lift On Dam Maintenance Project

550-ton crane lifts a Grove RT530E-2 rough-terrain crane onto a barge to repair dam on the Lake Bastrop reservoir

Article • October 1st, 2012

Crane Raises the Roof on Historic Theater Restoration

Dismantling the roof of the landmark, 1920s-era theater was one part of a $130 million renovation project.

Article • October 1st, 2012

Induction Heating Cuts Preheat Time in Half During Lambeau Field Welding

Contractor says induction heating cut preheat time in half, eliminated extra gas cost and protected workers from hot equipment

Article • October 1st, 2012

Paving Technology Helps Achieve Accuracy

Lane Construction uses 3D system to complete the western segment of the Raleigh Outer Loop

Article • September 27th, 2012

All in a Weekend’s Work

Hybrid laser-satellite automated grade control system holds milling and paving grade, as well as cross-slopes, on fast-track South Carolina interstate project

Article • September 27th, 2012

Demolition Project Achieves 90% Recycle Rate While Helping Preserve History

J.R Ramon & Sons helps preserve the façade of the iconic 90-year-old Municipal Auditorium in San Antonio while making way for a new performing arts center

Article • September 26th, 2012