Another Look at NPE 2012

Here are some more photos from National Pavement Expo 2012 held in Memphis, TN.

April 16, 2012

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The conveyor pit started at 12 in. concrete and ended up to be 18-in. thick, with No. 8 rebar on 10-in. centers.

Three-Person Team Demos Concrete Plant Lean and Mean

Gopher Specialty Rentals demolishes a former concrete batch plant with lots of equipment and very few people in harm’s way, for an ‘impeccable’ safety performance

Rebar Contractor Proves Women Have a Place as Ironworkers

Jacqueline Pruitt tells how she proved herself in the strenuous rebar installation trade and positioned herself to found Marvella Steel Placers, plus provides insights on how other women might forge their own career path in construction.

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.

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ToughBuilt GelFit Stabilizer Knee Pads

This patented and rock-steady kneepad system allows the Stabilizer SnapShell to be removed entirely or interchanged with other SnapShells to create the exact kneepad you want for the job.

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Kubota U48-5 Tight Tail Excavator

The U48-5 is a brand new tight tail swing model that builds upon Kubota’s U Series with a 5-ton, technology-forward machine packed with advanced features.

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Choosing the Right Trencher for the Job

Trencher manufacturers discuss how to select a trencher and what’s new in features and technologies.

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Link Belt TCC-1400 Crane Aids in 16-Story Project

Derr and Isbell Construction LLC. receives contract for a 16-story project in a historic downtown Dallas neighborhood for its positive reputation in structural steel and precast projects — utilizing a Link Belt crane, a TCC-1400, to complete the project.

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John Deere Protect Provides Construction Equipment Preventive Maintenance Option

Through the newly introduced program, routine maintenance will be performed at every 500-hour interval by an experienced John Deere dealer.

John Deere SmartGrade™ Excavators

John Deere SmartGrade™ Excavators

With John Deere SmartGrade™ Excavators, you can choose from integrated 2D guidance up to 3D grade control. The flexibility and capability of our grade-management solutions make working smarter an easy choice.

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Caterpillar Autonomous Haul Trucks Surpass 3 Billion Tonnes Milestone

Autonomous trucks using Cat MineStar Command for hauling have surpassed the 3 billion tonnes milestone for material moved.

When developing an Industry 5.0 program, you first need to identify operational goals and over-arching business ambitions. You can then identify which performance metrics matter most toward achieving those goals.

Unlock Industry 5.0 with a Human-centered Approach to Fleet Management

Industry 5.0 promises an exciting future in the construction space, in which construction sites will connect equipment and operators to understand how to increase equipment uptime.

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Agile Financial Planning Calls for Digital Transformation in Construction and Other Industries

A recent survey shows 80% of finance executives can’t forecast beyond one year, underscoring the need to accelerate digital transformation initiatives and adopt more agile, cloud-based planning, budgeting and forecasting technology.

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Crary Bear Cat FC400 Forage Chipper

The FC400 is powered by a 420 CC Briggs & Stratton XR Professional Series engine with any easy-starting 4L matched belt drive, and is designed to handle brush materials and small tree limbs.

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Avoiding Struck-By Incidents, Hosted by CPWR

As a part of the second annual National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-By Incidents, the Center for Construction Research and Training conducts a Struck-By Webinar series to spread awareness on how to prevent accidents — best practices included.

3 months FREE vehicle tracking this Fall

3 months FREE vehicle tracking this Fall

Sort your vehicle tracking with Quartix. || Save on fuel and maintenance , increase productivity, and protect your team. || Speak to our team to find out more.

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High-tech Doosan -7 Series Wheel Loaders Ease Operation and Boost Productivity

Learn about significant features and technology enhancements that make Doosan’s next-generation wheel loaders easier to operate and more productive, and ultimately enable greater ROI on construction projects.

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Weak Passwords in Construction and Manufacturing Put Businesses at Risk

Simple passwords are dangerous to all users, but businesses and their employees need to take extra care when it comes to cybersecurity.

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K-Tec and Soil Connect Partner to Promote Efficient Earthmoving

Companies will work together to educate the earthmoving industry through multiple cross-promotional channels about new technologies and best practices.

Planning weekly operations used to take a few hours. By adopting drone technology and software, Independent’s foremen are now able to reduce planning time to less than an hour.

How Drone-based Site Intelligence Maximizes a Contractor's Grading Efficiency and Profits

Independent Construction Company has cut planning time, reduced waste and eliminated payment disputes by using drone data to streamline projects.

Keeping up with these industry changes, the 982 still provides two-pass loading as load permits continue to increase and trailers are capable of increased payloads.

Cat Rolls out Next Gen 980 and 982 Medium Wheel Loaders

New technologies such as Autodig with Auto Set Tires and available CVT transmission allow these 10- to 12-ton wheel loaders be up to 10% more productive and increase fuel efficiency up to 35%.

Peterson used a Bobcat T770 compact track loader with a Fecon Bull Hog attachment to tackle the land clearing test.

Peterson Land Services Proves What a Difference an Hour Can Make

A one-hour test plot involving a Bobcat compact track loader and Fecon Bullhog attachment leads to a long-term land clearing contract.

The Contractors Best Friend Podcast Season 5 Episode 5: Machine Choices – Matching Machines to Project Needs

Brad Humphrey talks with application specialists from Caterpillar about how to choose the right equipment to match any job.

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Easy Steps to Maintain Concrete Walk-behind Trowels

Maintaining a walk-behind trowel is easy, and a well cared for machine will consistently help contractors achieve results.

The Kenco Pipe Lift uses the power of gravity to allow the scissor action of our pipe lifter to clamp securely on pipe. The attachment doubles production output versus the sling and chain methods.

Balance Cost vs. Productivity When Selecting Pipe Laying Attachments

The correct attachment allows workers to safely complete the project within the timeline.

Relocating the compaction drum to an offset arm attachment maximizes safety. An operator can now drive the host machine on flat ground while the arm extends to the furthest, steepest edge of sloping road shoulders and ditches, while still being able to compact flat surfaces, too.

Consider Safety When Selecting Compaction Equipment

These are a few standout features for a safer, more efficient compaction roller

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Brandt Pin Grabber Coupler

A dedicated pin grabber coupler has been added to the Hard-To-The-Core John Deere-optimized attachment lineup.

Tackle jobsite dynamics with Sage Oil Vac mobile lube trucks

Tackle jobsite dynamics with Sage Oil Vac mobile lube trucks

Today's evolving jobsite needs call for smaller, more efficient trucks. Read more about Sage Oil Vac mobile lube trucks and what makes the Class 5 model, which does not require a CDL license, a good fit for most contractors.