October 2020

Equipment Today October 2020
October 2020
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While the devices can help us a lot, they’re leading to some very unfortunate unintended consequences. For example, 40% of commercial driving accidents are being caused by device distraction.
Utilize Technology to Keep Drivers Safe
October 8, 2020
The the grader attachment has a blade that moves six or eight different ways to grade any surface. The bolster oscillates to minimize the effect of uneven ground, delivering consistent grading performance in a variety of environments.
Skid Steers and CTLs Prove Cost-effective Finish Grade Alternatives
October 8, 2020
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Towable Air Compressors Deliver More Than Just Air on Construction Jobsites
October 7, 2020
Various innovations have made it easier for contractors to manage jobsite power for optimal performance, safety and efficiency.
Four Trends in Jobsite Power Generation Solutions
October 5, 2020
The Western Star 49X features a stronger, lighter chassis that is equipped with the company’s new X-series cab. It enables a total weight savings of over 350 lbs. in like-for-like spec’ing versus the current Western Star 4900.
Western Star Builds Next-generation Vocational Truck
September 29, 2020
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Know What You’re Getting Into with Disaster Recovery Projects
Disaster recovery jobs are not your typical projects, especially in the midst of a pandemic. It's more critical than ever to know exactly what you’re getting into before you bid.
September 28, 2020
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How Incremental Innovation Can Benefit Your Construction Business
The construction industry is poised for change as technology takes hold. But that change is likely to come less in the form of disruption and more in the form of impactful increments.
September 21, 2020
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TT Technologies Grundocrack Pneumatic Pipe Bursting Tools
21 models designed to renovate water, sewer, gas, electrical and telephone systems from 4- to 54-in. diameters
September 17, 2020
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The (Not So) Clear Benefits of a Payroll Tax Holiday
For construction contractors, this short-term “loan” program may prove more trouble than it’s worth.
September 16, 2020
Avatar Connect Session2
Avatar CONNECT Augmented Reality Solution
User-friendly, robust and low-cost way to connect remote team members via real-time collaboration anywhere and on any AR-enabled device.
September 16, 2020
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Lone Star LSGT+HDA Remote-controlled Tracked Drill
Provides precise and easy to operate drilling in geotechnical and soil sampling applications down to 100 ft.
September 16, 2020
Trimble Tekla Structures 2020 Lofted Plates
Trimble Tekla 2020 Structural BIM Software Solutions
Latest versions of the Tekla software solutions for advanced Building Information Modeling (BIM), structural engineering and steel fabrication management.
September 15, 2020
Allplan Bimplus
Allplan Bimplus
Latest update includes several improvements to existing features, including clash detection, model access control and user management
September 15, 2020
Agtek Underground Press Release 02 2020
AGTEK Development Co. Offers Underground Software for Takeoff, Production Control
Software combines intuitive data entry with flexible reporting to speed up takeoffs and tracks production of storm, sewer, water and other underground utilities.
September 15, 2020
Power2 Rapid Deploy Solar System
POWR2 12-panel Solar Trailer for the POWRBANK Renewable Power System
The solar trailer is for use in conjunction with the POWRBANK Renewable Power System.
September 14, 2020