[VIDEO] Renters' Review 2018 Epilogue - Promoting the Value of Rental Expertise

Editor Jenny Lescohier's driveway repair project illustrates the potential downsides of the trendy "YouTube Effect" and showcases the importance and value of friendly advice and instruction provided by rental and hardware professionals.

Jun 11th, 2018

Editor Jenny Lescohier's driveway repair project illustrates the potential downsides of the trendy "YouTube Effect" and showcases the importance and value of friendly advice and instruction provided by rental and hardware professionals.

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Ozinga mixer trucks support Rieth-Riley Construction building an underground, 2.5 megawatt hydroelectric facility in South Bend, IN.

How One Chicago Concrete Company Plans to Pass the Family Business to its 5th Generation

Chicago-based concrete contractor, Ozinga, have recently introduced its fifth generation of family into its concrete business. Running a business is one thing, but keeping a family business in the family holds its own special set of challenges.

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Construction Digitization: Understanding the Impact on Profitability

Studies show that if construction companies invest in digitization while also continuing to embrace new materials and advanced automation, they could see a 50-60 percent increase in their overall productivity

From tech to equipment and everything in between

From tech to equipment and everything in between

Check out the Profit Matters channel. Discover helpful tips, articles and more to squeeze the most profit from your projects and improve your bottom line.

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Dynapac DFP Series Forward Plate Compactors

The streamlined Dynapac DFP Forward Plat Compactors feature super comfort handles with HAV values below 2,5m/s2 for all day comfort

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CF2A Forward Plate Compactor

Weber MT's CF2A forward plate compactor is designed for asphalt compaction

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CF1 Vibratory Forward Plate Compactor

Weber MT's CF1 vibratory forward plate compactor is used for compacting in tight areas, for minor repair work and for paving in the hardscape/landscape industry

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Weber MT Develops Nearly "Round" CFR 90 Forward Plate Compactor

Nearly round vibratory plate is designed to make operation smoother than ever

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BPR 60/65 Gas-powered Reversible Plate Compactor

BOMAG's BPR 60/65 gas model reversible plate compactor delivers an average fuel consumption of less than 1 gal. per hour

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MBW GPR65, 68 & 77 Reversible Vibratory Plates

According to the company, it is the only mechanical shifting reversible vibratory plate line on the market.

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Wacker Neuson Debuts Industry’s First Battery-powered Plates

AP1850e and AP1840e series offer a cordless, emissions-free solution for a variety of applications

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[VIDEO] Wacker Neuson's Battery-powered Plate Compactor is Simple to Operate

Fitting with the company's zero emissions campaign, the new battery-powered plate compactor is a great tool for indoor or outdoor compacting

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BOMAG BPR 70/70 D Reversible Plate Compactor

The BOMAG BPR 70/70 D reversible plate compactor features a specially designed comfort handle that reduces vibration feedback to the operator’s hands, reducing fatigue.

“Assisting” with this project was family friend Josh Rutherford, 20. By assist, we mean he basically did all the heavy lifting.

Renters’ Review: Beware the 'YouTube Effect' – A Cautionary Tale

Rental Editor Jenny Lescohier investigates how to repair her uneven asphalt driveway, discovering that DIY projects are often more challenging than they look online.

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[VIDEO] Renters' Review 2018: Done With Driveway Depressions

In the latest installment of Renters' Review, our annual feature where we rent equipment and report on the experience, we tackled Editor Jenny Lescohier's driveway depressions with a cut off saw, plate compactor, and a whole lot of cold patch asphalt.

New Bomag Bvp 10 50 A Plate Compactor

BOMAG BVP 12/50 A Single Direction Vibratory Plate Compactor

The BOMAG BVP 12/50 A single direction vibratory plate compactor is specifically designed and equipped for asphalt compaction, expanding the machine’s use beyond traditional soil compaction.

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Masterpac PC Series Forward Plate Compactors

Masterpac’s PC Series forward plate compactors are ideal for all general applications – curbs, gutters, around tanks, forms, columns, footings, landscaping, paving blocks, drainage ditches and light to medium road repair work.

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Yardmax Plate Compactors

Three models suited to small to medium-sized projects

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Wacker Neuson DPU90 Series Reversible Plate Compactors

Series combines power, fast forward travel speeds, a high frequency rate and a rugged design to meet the needs of granular and mixed soil compaction applications

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BOMAG BVP 10/30 Plate Compactor

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Fayat to Feature Innovations from Bomag, Breining and Secmair at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017

Contractors will get a first look at the latest compaction, asphalt paving, rehabilitation, chipsealing, micro surfacing and pothole patching equipment from the Fayat Group brands

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Atlas Copco LF Forward Plate Compactors

Three models weigh from 140 to roughly 260 lbs. and generate 2,338 to 3,822 ft.-lbs. of centrifugal force

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Doosan Light Compaction Products

Product line includes the RX264H upright rammer, BXR-300H reversible vibratory plate compactor and the SX-170H walk-behind vibratory roller

Light compaction equipment, including plate compactors and rammers, are good additions to an equipment fleet because of the high ROI potential.

Selecting Compaction Equipment that Won’t Crush your Profits

Concrete contractors put a ton of faith into their equipment and tools. To avoid downtime and maximize ROI, look for equipment that brings success, from site preparation to the finished work.

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Weber MT Offers Reversible Plates with Built-In Active Engine Protection

Weber MT offers additional, active engine protection (MDM) as a standard feature on its reversible plate compactors of the CR 6 to CR 9 series which complements the newly refined COMPATROL 2.0 compaction control system.

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NPE Adds Another Hotel for 2017 in Nashville

Contractors looking to get a jump on hotel registration for National Pavement Expo, Feb. 1-4 2017 in Nashville, TN, can reserve hotel rooms now through the Hotel/Travel link at www.nationalpavementexpo.com. Don't delay, rooms are filling fast!

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Doosan BX-60 Vibratory Plate Compactor

Single-direction plate delivers a centrifugal force of 3,400 lbs. and a vibration frequency of 5,600 vpm

The contractor’s 15-minute guide to business profitability.

The contractor’s 15-minute guide to business profitability.

Brad Humphrey and the team discuss all things related to the jobsite and running a successful business. Tune in for a new episode every other Wednesday.