February 2018

Equipment Today February 2018
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2018 Will Bring Increased Construction Activity — and Challenges

Uneven wear is one of the problems that can be corrected if caught early enough through periodic inspections. For example, if an operator is working on slopes in one direction only, the downhill track will wear quicker than the uphill track. That is an operator habit that can be changed to even out the wear patterns.
Dozers
Inspections and Proper Maintenance Give Dozer Uptime a Push
Understand how and where you use the machine and what solutions you really need. Most users want to use the lowest cost per hour tire, but there may be a trade-off between a slightly more premium product that lasts longer.
Tires
Choose Tires to Enhance Skid-steer Performance
Understand how and where you use the machine and what solutions you really need. Most users want to use the lowest cost per hour tire, but there may be a trade-off between a slightly more premium product that lasts longer.
Tires
Choose Tires to Enhance Skid-steer Performance
No stranger to extreme-duty military vehicles, Navistar also provides jobsite access solutions with the addition of AWD options on its current generation International severe-duty trucks.
Trucks
How To Equip Construction Trucks to Tackle Challenging Terrain
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Trucks
How To Equip Construction Trucks to Tackle Challenging Terrain
Consider CTIS or all-wheel-drive axle technology for Class 7 and 8 trucks operated in extreme environments.
February 6, 2018
No stranger to extreme-duty military vehicles, Navistar also provides jobsite access solutions with the addition of AWD options on its current generation International severe-duty trucks.
Concrete Pavers
New GOMACO GP4 Goes to Work on an Arizona Paving Projects
Introduced at CONEXPO-CON/AGG, the first GP4 slipform paver has been hard at work ever since slipforming interstate and airport projects
January 23, 2018
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Estimating & Bidding
Spreadsheets Alone are Not Professional Construction Bids
Contractor KHS&S bids more jobs, more accurately and responds more quickly to changes with project takeoff and bidding software united over a database of materials, labor and pricing
January 17, 2018
The Repeat feature of On Center Software’s On-Screen Takeoff module allows the end-user to capture quantity results on one drawing and then replicate those results with the click of a button (sample project shown). A materials list and model are to the left; to the right is a PDF of information pertaining to the project’s typical groups and repeating floors.
Business
Asphalt Contractor Presents the State of the Road Building Industry for 2018
What can the road building industry expect in the next year? Industry experts lend their insight.
November 29, 2017
2018
Concrete
Rapid Reconstruction Method Used to Replace Rhode Island Bridges
By using precast concrete bridge foundation elements Rhode Island DOT replaced a deteriorating bridge in just 80 hours
November 27, 2017
Using accelerated bridge construction methods, the Rhode Island DOT dramatically shortened the overall construction time, completing the bridge one year earlier than would be possible using conventional construction methods.
Safety Equipment - Other
Kiewit Makes Project NEON Safer with Cat Detect Safety System
Caterpillar's Detect for Personnel uses Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to detect ground workers in an unsafe area while audible alarm alerts equipment operators and workers in the area
August 3, 2017
Approximately 75% of struck-by fatalities involve heavy equipment.
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