February 9, 2012 - Construction News Tracker

Reactions to the House Transportation Committee approval of a highway bill, the latest construction jobs update and World of Concrete highlights on this episode of the Construction News Tracker.

Feb 9, 2012
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Skyjack has recently launched all-new articulating booms and scissor lifts that have been designed to meet true jobsite performance expectations and are an ideal choice for a wide range of indoor and outdoor construction, maintenance, and industrial applications.
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The construction industry sees about 150 to 170 struck-by incidents per year, accumulating up to 20,000 cases of days away from work annually. In an effort to “save lives, protect vulnerable road users and assist drivers,” Brigade Electronics developed its Front Load View a dual-camera system featuring an advanced AI human form recognition software. Recognized as one of the 2026 Rental Editor’s Choice Award winners, we connected with the company to learn more about the system and the key elements pushing working around equipment that much safer.
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The 33-inch-wide lift offers a 32-foot, 10-inch platform height, drive-at-height capability and maintenance-free motors for indoor construction and facility work.
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The electric lift combines a narrow chassis, zero inside turning radius and 31-foot working height for confined indoor construction and maintenance applications.
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