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[APP] Calculate Rate of HMA Cooling with MultiCool V2.1 Mobile App

Determine how long a roller operator has to achieve proper compaction and when the next hot mix asphalt lift may be placed using MultiCool mobile app

October 24, 2017

The cooling rate prediction can help contractors better plan their rolling operations to more efficiently achieve target mat density.

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Mike Rowe Helps Girls Build

Girls Build is a summer camp teaching young girls skills in 10 trades - and Mike Rowe wants to help it succeed

October 23, 2017

The Girls Build episode of Returning the Favor had nearly three million views by mid-September.

[APP] Give Staff Instant Access to Field Information with FieldGateway

Managers and back office staff get full access to planning and scheduling as well as instant access to job status and field technician performance tracking

October 17, 2017

FieldGateway provides real-time visibility into status of service calls, job status and field technician performance tracking.

Construction News

ICUEE 2017 Shines Bright with Equipment Highlights

Take a pictorial look at both new products and products in action at this year's Demo Expo.

October 9, 2017

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Checking Up on Major Infrastructure Project Progress

A quick look at the progress of some of the biggest US infrastructure projects under construction in 2017

September 28, 2017

Construction on the eastbound bridge's main span of the New NY Bridge in July 2017.

Safety Equipment - Other

Caterpillar Autonomous Haul Trucks Point To Construction’s Future

Caterpillar - Cat

Minestar Command intentionally pushes decision making to the computers onboard unmanned trucks to make their interactions on the site safer

September 18, 2017

Caterpillar's virtual demonstration of its Command system is essentially identical to a live demo of the autonomous mining system Cat shares with customers at its Tinaja Hills Training Center. Haul trucks are completely autonomous, and the D10 dozer is operated via remote control.

Assistance Technology: Who Needs It?

Caterpillar - Cat

Technology self-contained on dozers and excavators control blade angle and bucket cutting edge, helping even experienced operators hit target grade about 45% faster

September 8, 2017

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More Online Used Construction Equipment Resources

Following a recent blog highlighting some new online resources for finding, buying and selling used construction equipment here are a few additional websites to check out

August 17, 2017

Machinery Marketplace's main goal is to have an open marketplace online where sellers can list new and used equipment for sale and buyers can search, get information about and purchase equipment.

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Finding Used Construction Equipment Made Easy with Online Resources

New online resources aim to make it easier for contractors to find, rent or buy used construction equipment from sellers, dealers and peers

July 20, 2017

New online resources aim to make it easier for contractors to find, rent or buy used construction equipment from sellers, dealers and peers.

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Used Equipment Site Machinio Provides Global Database for Used Equipment Buyers

Machinio provides a global database of used equipment for sale and helps connect buyers and sellers when new equipment is listed

May 18, 2017

Machinio is a fast growing website for used machinery and heavy equipment that connects buyers and sellers across a global market.

81% Boost in Construction Jobs But Industry Lacking Experienced Workers

Significant decline in the number of experienced construction workers is wrecking the construction industry at a time when there is an increased need for higher output

May 15, 2017

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[APP] PENTA Mobile Field Service App Works Regardless of Network Availability

Penta Technologies Inc.

The app provides technician users a list of assignments, details about each assignment, the associated customer, service history, customer equipment details and history, parts lists, task lists and more

May 2, 2017

Field technicians can also use the app to record customer equipment information, labor, materials, parts, tools, field notes and more.

3 Things to Ensure “Buy American” Compliance

While the President's executive order doesn't change existing laws, compliance has become more important than ever

April 28, 2017

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Earthmoving Equipment

Caterpillar Dealer Machine Sales Finally Turn Positive in March

Caterpillar - Cat

Rolling three-month average of the change in total Caterpillar machine sales breaks into positive territory on phenomenal recovery of construction-industry sales in Asia after more than 50 months of decline

April 24, 2017

According to three-month rolling averages of dealer sales reported by Caterpillar, the company’s North American sales continue to struggle even as Asian sales lift total global sales to growth for the first time in more than 50 months. North American losses have been shrinking, though since fall 2016.

[APP] MeasureOn Offers End-to-End Project Management for Bosch Laser Measures

Robert Bosch LLC

Enables real-time capture and sharing of everything from room dimensions to notes on how to configure a space

April 6, 2017

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[APP] Rent, Manage United Rentals Equipment with UR Jobsite Mobile App

United Rentals Inc.

UR Jobsite lets United Rentals users identify underused equipment, remove or extend rentals, verify pending pick-ups and deliveries, access customer care and more from a mobile device

March 28, 2017

Review equipment on rent, easily identify underutilized rental equipment and remove or extend rentals with UR Jobsite mobile app.

[APP] Submit Fluid Samples from the Field with HORIZON Mobile App

POLARIS Laboratories

Using the HORIZON app, contractors can submit fluid analysis samples from the field, eliminating unnecessary paperwork helping ensure sample information is submitted immediately and accurately

March 21, 2017

Type your barcode number or take a picture of a barcode/QR code with your mobile device to send fluid samples from the field.

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Vote ForConstructionPros as the Best Construction Business Blog

ForConstructionPros's Construction Toolbox blog has been nominated for the third year in a row, and we need your help to vote us this year's winner!

March 1, 2017

Vote for ForConstructionPros.com as the Best Construction Business Blog. Voting starts March 6 and ends April 24.

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