June 2021

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Mohawk Valley Materials started as a New York women-owned business doing federal and state contract work with more specialized equipment.
Estimating & Bidding
Digital Makeover of a $10M Contractor’s Estimating Charts a Path to $20M
The Kenco Pipe Lift uses the power of gravity to allow the scissor action of our pipe lifter to clamp securely on pipe. The attachment doubles production output versus the sling and chain methods.
Lifting & Material Handling
Balance Cost vs. Productivity When Selecting Pipe Laying Attachments
The Kenco Pipe Lift uses the power of gravity to allow the scissor action of our pipe lifter to clamp securely on pipe. The attachment doubles production output versus the sling and chain methods.
Lifting & Material Handling
Balance Cost vs. Productivity When Selecting Pipe Laying Attachments
Brakes being out of adjustment is a common DOT citation. On an air brake system the slack adjuster is used to adjust the brakes. It takes up the slack is the stroke as the friction surfaces wear away. Modern trucks are equipped with automatic slack adjusters that adjust themselves during full brake applications and should only require manual adjustments during installation.
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
Don’t Let Brakes Slow Productivity
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Show Them the Money: Use High-paying Construction Jobs to Get Prospective Employees' Attention
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Five Simple and Budget-Conscious Tips to Deter Construction Site Crime
If you’re unable to stop criminals from getting onto your jobsite, the next best thing you can do is put roadblocks in place to slow them down in the act.
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Unplugging the batteries on your equipment at the end of the work day can deter theft, since most criminals won't take time to determine why a machine won't start.
Construction Safety
7 Site Hazards You Don't Want to Overlook
It's important to be vigilant about safe practices on the job, especially in areas that might not always be top of mind with your construction crew.
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Top 7 Engine Maintenance Tips and Tricks
Here are the top seven maintenance tips and tricks to keep the engines in your rental fleet in premium condition to improve your customer’s productivity on the jobsite.
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Construction Technology
Drone Pros Clarify New FAA Rules
Drone experts at Kansas State Polytechnic hosted a drone webinar on Feb. 25, clarifying upcoming rule changes.
February 25, 2021
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Construction Technology
5 Ways Drones Bring Value on Construction and Engineering Projects
If your engineering, construction or architectural firm is evaluating drone adoption or expansion, here are some of the top value factors to consider.
February 25, 2021
From data collection and mapping to safety and environmental monitoring, today’s drones fly all types of missions on the jobsite.
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