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Utility Locators
How RTK Creates Accurate Positioning Estimates to Protect Underground Utility Lines
Point One Navigation
Explore the importance of accurate positioning estimates and how real-time kinematic (RTK) positioning relies on a network of fixed base stations at known locations to accurately verify receiver positioning.
Construction surveyors rely on different tools to find and precisely map the location of critical underground utility infrastructure.
Sponsored Content
Designed to Perform. Built to Endure.
BKT USA, Inc.
BKT’s EARTHMAX SR 41 is the ideal choice for articulated dump trucks, loaders, and dozers featuring an all-steel structure and special block pattern. It delivers outstanding puncture resistance, extended service life, and extraordinary operator comfort.
Designed to Perform. Built to Endure.
Business
Ditch Witch Breaks Ground on New Paint Factory, Celebrates Milestone
Ditch Witch
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt and other state officials spoke to Ditch Witch's nearly 1,000 workers, as the company celebrates 75 years.
The groundbreaking event was kicked off by Kevin Smith, vice president of Ditch Witch, with welcoming remarks to the nearly 1,000 attendees.
Underground Equipment
Four Ways to Bore Under a Paved Surface
Little Beaver
A look at the pros and cons of four of the most common ways to bore under a paved surface.
Little Beaver's Driveway Boring Kit is a wet drilling kit suited for boring up to 50 ft. under driveways or parking lots.
Rental
Walk-Behind Trenchers, Stand-On Skid Steers, and Vacuum Excavators - Oh My!
Ditch Witch
Best practices for renting a walk-behind trencher and a stand-on skid-steer with a trencher attachment, and why you should include a vacuum excavator on your projects.
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Training & Education
United Rentals Hosts Trench Safety Webinar June 19
United Rentals Inc.
The webinar, Understanding Trench Safety Essentials, addresses commonly misunderstood aspects of trench safety.
Some of the commonly misunderstood trench safety issues will be discussed in the webinar.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Achieving Precision Location in Construction
Point One Navigation
While firms have several choices for correcting GNSS signals, RTK sets the standard for cost-efficient precision.
RTK technology is changing the game for precision surveying applications in construction.
Labor & Workforce Development
Vermeer's Andringa Inducted Into Hall of Fame
Vermeer
Andringa’s journey began in the late 1980s when she expanded on the vision of the founder of Vermeer, Gary Vermeer, who aimed to install utilities underground without disturbing the surface.
Under the leadership of Andringa, Vermeer introduced the first HDD for testing in 1991.
Construction Technology
Transforming Underground Utility Operations with Rugged Mobile Solutions
Panasonic Computer Solutions Company
Rugged mobile solutions are addressing common underground installation, maintenance, and repair project issues, enhancing productivity, and increasing efficiency.
In an industry where decisions demand swiftness, instant access to project plans, schematics, and updated schedules, durable and reliable devices ensure informed decision-making without delays associated with paperwork.
Construction Safety
Reminder: Call Before You Dig
Common Ground Alliance
To keep homeowners, families, and communities safe, a few days before breaking ground, make a free request to have the approximate location of buried lines marked with flags or paint by calling 811.
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Underground Equipment
Buried Risks: Protecting Underground Utilities During Construction
Common Ground Alliance
All stakeholders—private and public sector—need to do more to protect the American people from the potentially disastrous impact of striking buried utilities while digging.
The consequences for breaking 'dig laws” can widely vary from state to state.
Walk-Behind Trenchers
Top Five Customer Frustrations With Trencher Rentals
To give rental businesses some insight into what frustrates customers most about walk-behind trencher rentals, we talked to a few operators about their experiences. We also talked to leading manufacturers about want to keep in mind the next time you choose a model for your inventory.
Attaching a crumber or trencher cleaner on the end of the boom can help ensure maximum trench depth is achieved.
Contractors’ Top 50
Nominations Now Open for the Equipment Today Contractors’ Top 50 New Products
The 2024 award will highlight the best new product introductions and enhancements in the construction industry. Submissions close May 24.
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