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Guide to Compaction Equipment: Types & Recommendations

Smooth drum soil compactors, padfoot soil compactors, tandem rollers and combination rollers each serve specific purposes and soil types.

August 20, 2024

CASE single drum roller.

Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other

Back to the Basics: How 2D, Laser Systems Get Overlooked on Jobsites

In site grading technology, just like anything else, there are popular picks and options that tend to be more intriguing. Because of this bias, the simple basics are too often forgotten.

August 16, 2024

With Trimble Earthworks Augmented Reality functionality, operators can view 3D models in a real-world environment at a true-life scale in the context of existing surroundings. This blending of digital content and the real-world environment gives operators better situational awareness and a better understanding of the work that needs to be done.

Construction Safety

Addressing the Risk of Trenching and Excavation Site Cave-Ins

Sentry Insurance

You can reduce the risk of cave-ins by implementing robust protective measures, conducting a thorough soil analysis, proper training, and maintaining vigilant inspection routines.

August 15, 2024

Protective systems are a key element in making sure your trenching and excavation site is safe. They’re required for trenches that exceed five feet in depth or aren’t cut entirely into stable rock.

Epiroc Launches First Boltec M10 Battery Rig in Nevada

Aimed at greener practices in the mining industry, the Boltec M10 SG rock bolting rig brings multiple enhancements to underground operations, including an improved operator work environment, reduced noise and a smaller environmental footprint.

July 31, 2024

Epiroc Boltec M10 Battery at Nevada Gold Mines.

Vermeer Rolls Out Huge Updates for the RTX1250 Tractor

The RTX1250 is a versatile machine, able to operate as a trencher, rockwheel or vibratory plow with interchangeable attachments.

July 15, 2024

Compact Track Loaders

Prepping Construction Fleets for Natural Disasters

Following a disaster in which flooding is an issue, contractors may need to change oils in the different compartments, such as axles and the transmission, if it was submerged.

June 27, 2024

TR is a veteran-led humanitarian organization serving global communities before, during and after disasters and crises. Its primary scope in heavy equipment disaster response includes route clearance, debris management and sawyer support.

Coaching & Consulting

Construction Industry Shows Optimistic Signs

We’re experiencing an extraordinary time in U.S. history, and companies that follow prevailing wage and apprenticeship rules stand to gain additional benefits from federal funds.

June 21, 2024

The construction industry has taken a positive turn in 2024 and faces an exciting future of growth

Training & Education

United Rentals Hosts Trench Safety Webinar June 19

United Rentals Inc.

The webinar, Understanding Trench Safety Essentials, addresses commonly misunderstood aspects of trench safety.

June 18, 2024

Some of the commonly misunderstood trench safety issues will be discussed in the webinar.

Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other

Achieving Precision Location in Construction

Point One Navigation

While firms have several choices for correcting GNSS signals, RTK sets the standard for cost-efficient precision.

June 12, 2024

RTK technology is changing the game for precision surveying applications in construction.

Dealers, Service Centers

Epiroc Makes 4 Acquisitions in May 2024

Epiroc has completed a number of acquisitions aimed at developing and strengthening different areas of the business.

May 31, 2024

An illustration of ASI Mining’s solutions on a mine truck.

How Robotic Total Stations Can Help Elevate The Layout Process

Leica Geosystems, Inc.

A primer on robotic total stations.

May 30, 2024

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Fleet Maintenance

AI's Role in Heavy Equipment Preventive Maintenance

AI can be trained to analyze and detect video imagery that would indicate a fault or safety hazard.

May 28, 2024

Already, computer vision is being used in both the oil and gas and the maritime sectors to monitor and detect corrosion, informing timely manual inspections and preventative maintenance, whilst multi-camera equipped autonomous robots monitor operations in factories and warehouses.

Construction Safety

How Builders Can Improve Site Safety

While 80% of large contractors offer programs for substance use or mental health, only 29% of small companies offer these programs, and 52% of contractors wish they had more resources for managing mental health.

May 8, 2024

The use of Pre-Task Planning (PTP) activities can increase worker engagement with safety measures by 94%.

Material Processing & Debris Handling

Caterpillar Showcases 13-liter C13D Engine for the First Time

Slated for production in 2026, the massive engine offers eight power ratings from 340 to 515 kW with up to 3,200 Nm of peak torque.

May 8, 2024

Excavation Tasks & Other Ways Wheeled Excavators Are Valuable on the Jobsite

Wacker Neuson America Corporation

Compact wheeled excavators represent the future of construction, showcasing how technology enhances efficiency on the jobsite.

May 7, 2024

Compact wheeled excavators within the 6-ton to 13-ton range have emerged as a critical segment within the construction machinery market.

Labor & Workforce Development

Vermeer's Andringa Inducted Into Hall of Fame

Andringa’s journey began in the late 1980s when she expanded on the vision of the founder of Vermeer, Gary Vermeer, who aimed to install utilities underground without disturbing the surface.

April 30, 2024

Under the leadership of Andringa, Vermeer introduced the first HDD for testing in 1991.

Lifting Equipment

Safety & Sustainability: The 2024 Aerial Industry Report

Rental editor Jonathan Kozlowski asks industry leaders about the status of the market and what heights the year may take us.

April 17, 2024

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Jobsite Due Diligence Can Prevent Costly Delays

Good building sites remain on the market. But many of those sites must be made good with early planning and intervention.

April 15, 2024

When a prospective site can be made suitable for building by extending utilities (such as water, electricity or gas lines) or infrastructure (such as paving or rail services), funding may be available to offset these costs.