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Portable Lighting
Video: Multiquip Live from World of Concrete 2013
Torsten Erbel gives us an overview of the new products to be seen at World of Concrete 2013
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Backhoe Loaders
Video: Caterpillar's Sherrie Carter talks about Cat's new 450F Backhoe loader
The 450F completes Cat's line of F Series backhoes
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Concrete Equipment & Products
Video: Kim Basham talks concrete placing at 2013 World of Concrete
Concrete Contractor contributing writer Kim Basham talks with Roger Mann about cold weather concrete placing and the growing optimism in the industry
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Loaders
Deere 644K Hybrid Wheel Loader
John Deere
40,000-lb. loader reduces fuel consumption 25% with diesel/electric hybrid drive
Since the engine on the 644K Hybrid runs at a constant speed, the operator always has full driveline and hydraulic power for operation and maneuvering in and out of the pile.
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Power of the Sun
All of the site’s hydraulic excavators are all equipped with Trimble grade control technology that allows the excavators to have the accuracy of a surveyor’s rod and the ability to collect the pylon’s “as-built” data. Pictured here is a demo model Cat 330D excavator.
Sustainability
New Studies Indicate Green Building Construction and Operations Remain Strong Despite Economy
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Curbers
Video: Phoenix Curbers Curbie Curb Cutting Machine
Ed Taylor, vice president of product development for Phoenix Curbers, talks about the changes the company made to a curb cutting saw to adapt it for more cutting applications
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Articulated, Rigid Dump Trucks
Video: Western Star Serious Truck Challenge World of Concrete 2013
The Western Star Serious Truck Challenge at World of Concrete 2013 focuses mostly on backup obstacles and the precision and maneuverability of Western Star trucks and mixers
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Business Services
Keep Two Sets of Books for Taxes and Borrowing Purposes
The Contractor's Business Coach
Keep one set of books for taxes and another set that more realistically treats depreciation
Keep one set of books for taxes and another set that more realistically treats depreciation. When you visit with your lender show both sets, and explain why you have two sets.
Business
Pre-Contract Meeting Checklist Defines Responsibilties of Concrete Producers and Contractors
American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC)
Checklist for Concrete Producer – Concrete Contractor Fresh Concrete Performance Expectations designed for use in pre-contract meetings between concrete producers and contractors
Business
December Nonresidential Construction Spending Up 1.2% over 12 Months
Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)
Nonres spending increased 0.3% for December 2012, driven primarily by private construction which is 7.6% higher over 12 months
Skid Steers
Video: Case Tier 4 Final Skid Steers
Case is introducing new Tier 4 Final skid steers to its lineup, including the SR175 featured at World of Concrete 2013
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