Rental Announces Winners of 2013 Editor's Choice Awards

Uncover the winners of the 2013 Editor's Choice Awards, a selection of equipment and tools chosen by our editorial staff for criteria such as their longevity and consistency in the market, dependability, productivity and innovation.

October 16, 2013

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Uncover the winners of the 2013 Editor's Choice Awards, a selection of equipment and tools chosen by our editorial staff for meeting a set of criteria including longevity and consistency in the market, dependability, productivity and innovation. Click here to see who won...

At Milwaukee Tool’s PIPELINE 2024, Jonathan Kozlowski, editor at ForConstructionPros.com, and Alicia Rothenberg, senior product manager at Milwaukee Tool talk about the company's relentless drive into the battery-powered tool and equipment industry for the Digging Deeper podcast.

Inside the R&D at Milwaukee Tool

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Safe Surgery for Those in Recovery: Avoiding Opioids & Healing

Surgery can be stressful for anyone, but for the construction pros in recovery, it's even more so. With knowledge and support, a different experience is possible today.

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The Role of Environmental Product Declarations in the Decarbonization of Concrete

For contractors in particular, understanding EPDs can be a significant selling point for property owners looking to bid out their projects to sustainability-minded organizations, especially for those that are government-funded.

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Selecting the Ideal Tire Tread

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Contractors: How to Handle A Changing of the Guard

They say never to put all your eggs in one basket, but are you supposed to not take work from them in fear that they might leave one day? Of course not.

These versatile machines can help you tackle big jobsite challenges.

Rise to the Challenge

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Rental 2024 Editor's Choice Awards - Nominations Closed

Has your company released any products within the past year designed to enhance the efficiency of rental companies and their customers? If so, this award is for you!

Onboarding a workforce and establishing a system for your construction execution is not as simple as doing it for others.

How to Build a Construction Execution Team

The management struggles big time to convey the process for execution, and the not-so-well-equipped workforce is hitting an all-time low on productivity.

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Wirtgen Introduces AutoPilot 2.0 Stringless Machine Control

Wirtgen's AutoPilot 2.0 system consists of a base station, a tablet computer and the control unit integrated in the paver.

Do yourself a favor and take a dive into your accounts payables and the checks you write to pay vendors. I would assign someone or have your system produce today’s line-item charges against what you were paying in prior years to get an indication of which way prices are headed.

Take a Closer Look at Your Rising Costs

With prices on the upswing, be sure to double check your own costs, to see how they compare with this time last year. Talk to vendors and others and let them know you're paying attention.

The small electronic sensor installs in a customized pocket in the track link for protection.

Caterpillar Launches Sensor to Monitor Undercarriage Damage

The small electronic sensor installs in a customized pocket in the track link for protection.

Miami-Dade County will receive $101 million for the Venetian Causeway Bridge Replacement Project in Miami, Fla., to replace 11 Venetian Causeway bridges.

$5B Awarded for Large Bridges Across US

The federal Bridge Investment Program grant funding will be used to support 13 nationally significant bridges in 16 states.

Make Your Rental Company Unique

What Differentiates Your Rental Company Now – And Into the Future?

Many successful rental companies re-invent or re-define themselves. Remember, significant changes to what you are doing and how you are doing it can often yield amazing results. Thoughts, opinions, reminders, and examples on standing out from the crowd.

In today’s very litigious environment, large and small artisan contractors face a myriad of potential risks when it comes to providing a service or repair at a customer location.

Contractors Duty to Warn in Construction

When it comes to liability, the last contractor who “touched” the device, etc., that caused property damage and/or bodily injury is brought into the claim – even if the service or repair performed had nothing to do with the actual claim.

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The Three Cs of Surface Preparation

A concrete expert's guide to successful concrete repairs.

Seismic technology automatically determines the optimal frequency of the material being compacted, resulting in fewer passes.

Compaction Equipment Trends for Rental Houses

A look at the latest trends in compaction equipment.

Comfortability and versatility are key when it comes to what rental companies should think about for their skid-steer rental fleets.

Key Features for Skid-Steers in Rental Fleets

Manufacturers lay out what skid-steer features should be available in rental fleets.

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Guide to Fiber-Reinforced Concrete: Tips for Design, Specification & Application

Exploring the key considerations for fiber-reinforced concrete, including its design, specifications, application, and how to properly finish the product.

Art and Community Efforts Boost Crosswalk Safety in Youngstown, Ohio

City officials, artists, volunteers, Youngstown State University, and local business owners all teamed up to creatively improve the safety for what has recently become a highly active pedestrian area.

The undercarriage system of the HD100 includes dual-flange rollers outside the chain of the track and single-flange rollers inside the chain of the track to help the track stay on the undercarriage.

Hyundai Launches HD100 Tracked Dozer

The undercarriage system of the HD100 includes dual-flange rollers outside the chain of the track and single-flange rollers inside the chain of the track to help the track stay on the undercarriage.

The triumphant drivers and tech team after the spectacular demo.

The Spectacle of Caterpillar Construction Technology Days

From the labor shortage to productivity to remote operation and reduced emissions, technology leads the way in solving challenges on jobsites.

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Where Are All The Workers? | No Edge Lines Season 2 Episode 3

Everyone is dealing with the labor shortage in different ways, but some are having more success than others. In part two of our trip to Ocean County, New Jersey, we attend a massive construction-centered job fair for high school and vocational students.

Offering tangible rewards like gift cards, bonuses, or other incentives is also a great way to make workers feel valued.

Best Practices for Showing Appreciation to Construction Workers

Construction companies should view employee appreciation as a strategic investment in their workforce.

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Cybersecurity Should be at the Top of Your List

As the construction industry continues to become more digitally connected, let's talk about how the industry can prevent, protect, and prepare for these types of threats and attacks. Part one of a four-part series on cybersecurity.

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Interior Protective Systems on Construction Sites

What to know about interior protective systems and how they can help keep construction sites work-friendly and safe.

The new features include: Cat Grade and Compact, Operator Coaching and E-Ticketing.

Caterpillar Unveils New VisionLink Productivity Features

The new features include: Cat Grade and Compact, Operator Coaching and E-Ticketing.

The 12MTX combines the capabilities of a compact excavator, loader and telehandler into a single machine for digging, loading and material handling.

Mecalac Introduces 12MTX Wheeled Excavator Loader

The 12MTX combines the capabilities of a compact excavator, loader and telehandler into a single machine for digging, loading and material handling.