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Portable Climate Control
Aggreko Explains the Importance of Cooling and Drying New Construction
Many materials used in construction absorb moisture. Problems intensify when the temperatures are warm heavy summer rains are in the forecast - requiring cooler and drier air to be distributed around the site and into buildings.
April 23, 2018
Aggreko Spot Coolers
Towable Generators
The Fundamentals of Generator Selection
A look at the basics of selecting mobile generators for your jobsites.
March 16, 2018
Many generators offer the ability to switch between 50- and 60-Hz frequencies to accommodate different equipment.
Business
Best Construction Stories of 2017 on ForConstructionPros.com
The most popular content of 2017 spans a range of topics from new rules to regulatory reform, corporate mergers to new product introductions, buying work pickup trucks to using a lute
December 19, 2017
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Towable Generators
Paralleling Generators Gains Popularity in Construction Applications
Digital controls simplify operating several smaller generators in parallel, which is often more efficient and versatile than using one larger generator sized for peak energy demand
October 11, 2017
Combining generators in parallel allows you to adjust job-site power capacity up and down depending upon load demands. Parallel generators' output must be synchronized to add capacity.
Portable Lighting
LED Light Towers Gain Ground
Consider both sides of the equation when deciding between LED and metal halide lighting.
July 14, 2017
Light emitted by LED (left) is whiter and more like daylight than that given off by a metal halide (right) light tower.
Portable Lighting
Select Light Towers for Site Prep Safety and Productivity
Understanding how to calculate the adequate number of light towers for a site prep application can help keep safety and productivity as top priorities.
June 19, 2017
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Worksite Equipment
How Tier 4 Final, Fuel Options and Other Advances Affect Power Source Selection
Emissions standards, the availability of different fuels and technological advances impact how users spec, purchase and rent their compressors and generators.
April 11, 2017
The cost of a single tool compressor with a smaller horsepower engine is an attractive option for contractors looking to save owning and operating costs.
Worksite Equipment
The Panama Canal Turns to Xylem to Rapidly Move Massive Amounts of Water to Test New Lock System
Xylem’s rental pumps move 1.7 billion gallons of water in just 22 days.
March 14, 2017
15 Godwin CD400M Dri-Prime pumps work to provide 1.7 billion gallons of water to test Panama Canal’s new set of locks.
Worksite Equipment
Time to Repair Potholes
Here’s how they form – and how to repair them
March 3, 2017
Mark the edges that will be sawcut or milled. Edges must be straight and research indicates a rectangular or polygon shape works best (as opposed to a square or rectangle).
Concrete Equipment & Products
Diamonds Are a Concrete Contractor’s Best Friend
Proper blade selection makes for a happy working relationship.
February 9, 2017
Segmented Blades, the most common option, are used for fast cutting in concrete. With segments of varying sizes around the perimeter, the gullets (gaps) between the segments disperse the dust, allowing the user to efficiently cut the concrete.
Pumps
Causes, and Prevention, of Hydraulic Pump Failure
Hydraulic pump failure can have many causes including poor system design, using low quality fluids and poor contamination control
January 4, 2017
Concrete Equipment & Products
Turning Sea Into Land
Europe’s largest port increases cargo handling capabilities.
November 13, 2016
The Maasvlakte 2’s major container terminal companies APM Terminals and Rotterdam World Gateway and APM Terminals began shipping operations in the harbor in 2015. Each can handle more than 2.3 million containers annually.
Worksite Equipment
Consider an Alternative Green Approach for Portable Power
Remanufacturing of generators yields economic and environmental benefits.
October 17, 2016
Integrating a reman engine into your generator can cost up to 50% less than a new Tier 4 Final engine, and can offer even greater savings over the purchase of a new piece of equipment.
Worksite Equipment
Remanufacturing Gives Tier 3 Compressors New Life
Doosan Portable Power offers compressor customers an alternative to Tier 4 technology.
October 17, 2016
The Doosan Portable Power reman air compressor business has filled a need in the industry and continues to grow. Rotary screw compressors require skilled technicians to perform the reman.
Pumps
Pumps Provide Critical Support for Massive Tunnel Operation on D.C. Clean Rivers Project
Tsurumi pumps proved essential during the excavation of the Blue Plains Tunnel
October 4, 2016
The 'Lady Bird' tunnel boring machine was used to construct the 23,600-ft. Blue Plains Tunnel, which measured 23 ft. in diameter.
Attachments
2016 Contractors’ Top 50 New Products Awards Recognize Industry Innovators
Feedback from construction equipment owners and end users is used to determine the award recipients In this industry exclusive awards program.
September 6, 2016
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Welding Equipment & Supplies
Dual-operator Welder/Generators Cut Time and Cost on Complex Structural Erection Projects
Miller Big Blue 800 Duo Pro diesel engine-driven welder/generators give Superior Steel welding and power generation capabilities on structural steel erection jobsites.
September 6, 2016
Keeping on schedule with so many large-scale projects makes productivity and efficiency key for Superior, which recently purchased multiple Miller Big Blue 800 Duo Pro diesel engine-driven welder/generators.
Worksite Equipment
Robotic Total Station Update
How manufacturer's are making them more contractor friendly.
August 16, 2016
Workers can accurately locate points regardless of site conditions such as in excavations, sloped areas, or in mud. The instrument can be located at a safe distance from construction traffic and automatically compensate. The worker shown here is carrying the rod with a computer tablet mounted on it.
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