January 2019

Equipment Today January 2019
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With the B2W Operations Suite, management at American Asphalt can communicate performance expectations to field staff, measure and support their progress and reward performance.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
American Asphalt Performance Soars with Upgrade to Real-time Field Data

Ensure that the tow vehicle is properly sized to handle the trailer and equipment you’ll be towing. Each vehicle manufacturer assigns a tow rating, which is the maximum weight of the towed vehicle when loaded.
Equipment Trailers
Top 10 Trailer Safety Tips
Not all trailers are created equal. It’s important to consider the quality of a trailer, not just the price tag.
Equipment Trailers
Five Trailer Sizing Tips for Excavators
Not all trailers are created equal. It’s important to consider the quality of a trailer, not just the price tag.
Equipment Trailers
Five Trailer Sizing Tips for Excavators
Scraper bars hold the water in between the scraper and drum to keep the drum lubricated. Check them regularly for proper adjustment and any excess wear, and replace them as needed.
Compaction Equipment
Vibratory Roller Maintenance Has a Lasting Impact on Performance
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Compaction Equipment
Vibratory Roller Maintenance Has a Lasting Impact on Performance
Maintain vibratory asphalt rollers to ensure peak performance and optimal mat quality on your paving projects.
January 7, 2019
Scraper bars hold the water in between the scraper and drum to keep the drum lubricated. Check them regularly for proper adjustment and any excess wear, and replace them as needed.
Excavators
Wheeled Excavators Gain Traction on Tight and Urban Jobsites
Congested jobsites and urban environments make wheeled excavators a more productive alternative to traditional machines.
January 7, 2019
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Crane
A1A Software Expands 3D Lift Plan Features
Improved interface and features to 3D Lift Plan makes it easier to use program as a tool for sales, bid proposals, crane selection, lift planning and documentation
December 6, 2018
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Concrete Drills
Smith Paving & Excavating Inc. Helps Revitalize NHRA Racetrack
Minnich equipment helps contractor complete a $1.6 million quarter-mile track reconstruction of Summit Motorsports Park
December 4, 2018
For its portion of the $1.6-million quarter-mile track reconstruction project, Smith Paving & Excavating Inc. used a GOMACO paver with 16 Minnich HV-2 internal paving vibrators.
Apps
[APP] Manage Customers, Leads and Projects on the Go with Insightly
Insightly CRM designed to help businesses of all sizes manage customer interactions, leads, sales opportunities and projects
November 20, 2018
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Apps
Take Control: Construction's Must-have Productivity Apps
Tess Vismale of DAHLIA+ agency outlined several productivity apps to help industry professionals keep their workdays on schedule
October 25, 2018
365 Productivity Apps One Worker
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Construction's Productivity Challenge is Really about Technology Adoption
Equipment makers say machine technology in the hands of skilled operators can raise construction productivity to meet population growth’s infrastructure challenge
August 21, 2018
Grade control technology has helped ATI Corp. increase sales of the Level Best skid-steer box attachment to 250 units annually.
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