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Backhoe Loaders
JCB Backhoe-loader Shrinks to Meet Market Demand
JCB
The company's 3CX Compact is designed to meet customer needs for a smaller, faster machine for tight work sites.
December 12, 2017
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Fleet Maintenance
It’s Not Your Dad’s Equipment Fleet
Caterpillar - Cat
A new generation of construction professionals is driving a boom in rental, multipurpose machines and digital technology
November 30, 2017
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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.
Dozers
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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Construction Toolbox
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.
Apps
What’s One Construction App You Can’t Afford to Ignore?
Caterpillar - Cat
March 13, 2017
Construction Toolbox
12 Days of Construction Christmas 2016 - LEGO Technics
This 2-in-1 LEGO Technic model can be built as a detailed replica of the Volvo EW160E wheeled excavator or the Volvo L30G compact material handler
December 7, 2016
Developed in partnership with Volvo Construction Equipment, this 2-in-1 LEGO Technic model is a detailed replica of the Volvo EW160E wheeled excavator.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Take Efficiency to New Heights with UAV Technology
Caterpillar - Cat
Caterpillar has been working with drones on contractor and aggregate-producer sites to determine how the technology can be used to improve site safety, efficiency and profitability
August 29, 2016
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Sustainable Snippets
Can Recycled Materials Improve Concrete Performance While Reducing Emissions?
New research shows the chemistry of concrete systems can be improved to provide better performance, while reducing its carbon footprint
July 28, 2016
A barrel of broken down concrete that the NJIT then crushed again to make research specimens
Business
How the Construction Industry Can Honor Earth Day
Earth Day 2016 is April 22nd. The industry should strive to make construction more efficient and eco-friendly. How can we make choices that fill our need for infrastructure while keeping a watchful eye on the future and protecting ROI at the same time?
April 21, 2016
We're sure these contractors weren't thinking about sustainable construction practices when this iconic picture was taken, but this Earth Day is a great time for contractors to start implementing green construction practices into their every day activities.
Paving
NPE Exhibitors at WOA 2016
Exhibitors from National Pavement Expo 2016 in Charlotte, NC will be exhibiting at World of Asphalt, March 22nd-24th in Nashville, TN. Stop by and see them!
February 19, 2016
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Loaders
Liebherr Information Tour in UK Highlights New Tier 4 Final Loaders and Tower Cranes
Liebherr USA, Co.
Whirlwind tour takes international trade press to locations throughout the UK to learn about Liebherr operations, new products and a major bridge building project.
November 5, 2015
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Sustainable Snippets
Earth Day 2015 & the Launch of “Green Machines”
We celebrate Earth Day with the launch of a new blog series which highlights equipment that can help construction contractors reduce their carbon footprint and improve their bottom line.
April 22, 2015
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Compact Wheel Loaders
12 Days of Construction Christmas - Volvo LEGO L350F Loader
Volvo Construction Equipment
Sophisticated, remote-control model drives, steers, lifts and loads, even over difficult terrain
December 10, 2014
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Business
New Bridge Design Helps Speed Construction, Resist Earthquake Damage
Researchers developed a new bridge design for the framework of support columns and beams that can improve earthquake resistance and faster on-site construction
July 10, 2014
This graphic illustrates a new design for the framework of columns and beams that support bridges to improve resistance to earthquakes and faster on-site construction. The faster construction is achieved by prefabricating the columns and beams off site and later erecting and connecting them quickly at the construction site.
Equipment
Share Your Sustainability Message on Earth Day and Every Day
The construction industry has evolved into a leader in environmental sustainability. Unfortunately, few outside the industry know it.
April 22, 2014
Tout your environmental initiatives by placing signs around your projects promoting LEED participation or your recycling efforts.
CONEXPO-CON/AGG
Terex Focus on Specialty Products Positions it for Further Growth
Dedication to lifting and material-handling machines offers significant growth potential for the supplier
March 6, 2014
Apps
App of the Week: iRecycle
Use the iRecycle mobile app to locate recycling centers and find out what materials you can recycle at those centers
January 7, 2014
iRecycle lists a menu of recycling categories.
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