August 2019

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August 2019
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Is Construction Headed Down the Block?
August 15, 2019
Silver Streak has built its business on hauling sand, gravel, rock and other building materials to jobsites, as well as hauling waste materials away. The business has continued to grow and the company currently runs a large fleet consisting of 45, dominantly Mack trucks and trailers, 12 side dumps and two Super Solos.
Silver Streak Evolves Specs to Address Trucking Challenges
August 15, 2019
Volvo Construction Equipment is the first construction equipment manufacturer to commit to an electric future for its compact machine range.
Push for Greater Efficiency Electrifies Compact Equipment Design
August 15, 2019
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Time to Tackle Construction's Business Turns & Game Plan Disruptions
August 15, 2019
Walsh Construction is requiring use of Truce Software's CMDM technology for anyone with a company-issued vehicle. The goal is to reduce driving distractions that can lead to vehicular incidents.
Contractor Keeps Workers Safe by Blocking Unnecessary Smartphone Use on the Job
August 15, 2019
Screen shot of a photo of a project shows both the original image as well as a 3D model image of the same work area.
Right Process Makes It Easy to Use 3D Modeling in Fabrication
Contractor Southland Industries saves effort and time and adds capacity with a new process for adopting Revit BIM software for full 3D constructability
July 22, 2019
Us Hammer Gas Jackhammers
US Hammer Debuts "Ground-breaking" Gas-powered Jackhammers
70-lb. GB-70 delivers 64 ft.-lbs. of impact energy and the 90-lb. GB-90 produces impact energy up to 76 ft.-lbs.
July 18, 2019
Efficiency Production Octagon Promo 300 Cmyk
Efficiency Production Octagon Box
July 18, 2019
CPM’s Taylor Light-Surek gathers data using the Sokkia GNSS solution.
Weather No Problem for GNSS on Bridge Replacement
Maine contractor gets all-weather performance from its Sokkia GCX3 GNSS receiver and an iX503 robotic total station on a bridge replacement project
July 16, 2019
Pettibone Extendo 1246 X
Extendo 1246X Telehandler
Built on Pettibone’s next generation X-Series platform, this unit is ideal for contractors and rental users working in demanding applications
July 10, 2019
Bomag Cr 10 30 W Paver
New Cedarapids CR 1030 Asphalt Pavers Replace 4 BOMAG Models
BOMAG simplified its 10-ft class paver line, reducing four models to two. Legacy CR 452 and CR 552 wheeled pavers are replaced by the CR 1030 W, and rubber track CR 462 and CR 562 are replaced by the CR 1030 T
July 8, 2019
Dash Cam
ClearPathGPS Dash Cam Detects Harsh Operating and Damage While Parked
Sensors detect harsh braking, acceleration, turning and crashes automatically, as well as detecting impact and broken glass events while an equipped vehicle is parked
July 2, 2019
The remote-controlled Terex Bid-Well 4800RC paver has helped Superior Construction achieve a labor savings of approximately 20 hours per pour.
Remote Control Enables Faster, Safer Beltway Bridge Construction
Remote-controlled bridge pavers reduce man-hours, increase productivity and enhance safety on Wekiva Parkway bridge project
June 28, 2019
Liu Gong 877 H 2
LiuGong Fills a Gap with 330-hp 877H Wheel Loader in US Market
54,000-lb. loader with full-turn tipping load of 35,450 lbs. fills the gap in the LiuGong line between the 856H and 890H models
June 21, 2019
Mega Mixer Concrete Dispense
Danuser Introduces New and Improved Mega Mixer Material Handling Bucket
Well-suited for scooping anything from piles of sand, gravel, feed, grains, dry topsoil, dry compost and a variety of other agriculture and construction materials
June 14, 2019