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Construction Safety

Organize Your Shop for Safety

If a worker is adversely affected by his or her work due to poor quality job design and working conditions or is injured on the job, there will be an adverse cost to the employer, as well as to the individual worker.

At the end of a shift or work day, all areas of the shop should be thoroughly cleaned in preparation for the next day or shift.

Light Tower Assembly

Volvo Construction Equipment

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Business Services

Succession Planning for Equipment Rental Businesses

All too often, successful businesses disappear when the founder does. This can be because of a sudden, unexpected catastrophe or simply because of a lack of succession planning.

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AGC 2013 Outlook: National Survey Results

"With luck and a lot of work, the hard-hit construction industry should be larger, healthier, more technologically savvy and more profitable by the end of 2013 than it is today," said AGC chief executive officer Stephen E. Sandherr.

AGC: 2013 Should Be A Good Year for Construction Industry

Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)

Industry should be larger, healthier, more tech savvy and more profitable by the end of 2013, AGC chief executive officer says

Survey respondents were asked what dollar volume they expect in these construction sectors compared to 2012. A quick glance shows many expect similar project dollar volumes.

Manfredi Estimates Rental Fleets Bought Half of all Equipment Sold in US in 2012

Rental-company spending for equipment such as skid steers, mini excavators and compact loaders was up 10% to 14% from 2011 to 2012

Manfredi expects rental companies to continue aggressive re-fleeting in 2013, with the most purchases being for aerial work platforms.

Manfredi's Machine Works

Manfredi Forecasts 2013 Construction-Equipment Sales to Grow 5.4%

One million housing starts, energy construction strength plus rental growth expected to lead a gradually accelerating construction recovery

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Financing, Insurance & Leasing

Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2013

Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation

Pent-up demand will spur equipment investment in the construction industry

Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other

Grade Control Technology Precisely Places 173,500 Pylons For Solar Power Plant Project

A custom vibratory hammer mounted to a long reach excavator and Trimble HYDROpro software form a unique solution when staking and placing over 173,000 pylons with minimal disturbance to the surrounding environment.

Due to envirnonmental impact concerns on the construction site, the excavators are allowed to maneuver and operate in the 130-foot wide no-drive zones due to their innovative design.

PCA Names Sullivan Group Vice President

American Cement Association

Sullivan will oversee communications, research and technical services, and market development plus continue to serve as chief economist

Dam Removal Calls for Specialized Tools

A Link-Belt long-reach excavator, Morooka rubber track carrier and Chicago Pnuematic hammer were used to tackle both the application and environmental requirements.

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Other Components

Tier 4 Engines Get It Done Without DPFs

Engine manufacturers prove diesel particulate filters aren't required on small diesels to meet Tier 4 regulations

On display will be the JCB Ecomax engine, which meets Stage IIB/Tier 4 Interim without the need for diesel particle filters or emissions aftertreatment.

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