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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.
Along These Lines
10 Ways You Can Help Impact the Federal Highway Market
Even with a Highway Trust Fund in place, the revenue crisis will return. Here’s how asphalt contractors can help
October 6, 2016
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Construction Toolbox
Tunnel Construction: Then and Now
Tunnel construction has come a long way from the hammer and chisel method but what might the future of tunnel construction look like?
October 6, 2016
Drone's-eye-view inside the Alaksan Way Viaduct tunneling project, which is being dug by gigantic boring machine known as Bertha.
Construction Toolbox
Are You Training Your Construction Employees on Jobsite Electrical Safety?
While electrical-related workplace fatalities have declined, construction still remains the most at-risk industry
June 2, 2016
The construction industry remains the most at risk for work-related electrical fatalities and non-fatalities.
Graders, Scrapers
Cat Secures Valid Results at Peoria Proving Grounds
In a first-ever tour of Cat’s proving grounds, journalists received an overview of the 630K Series wheel-tractor-scraper from "proof of concept" to full production
March 30, 2016
Each new Cat machine, including the 630K Series wheel-tractor-scrapers, are put through extensive testing at the Peoria Proving Grounds prior to production.
Construction Toolbox
Don't Forget to Focus on Preventing Less Extreme Injuries on the Construction Jobsite
Preventing fatal construction accidents is vital but don't overlook prevention of non-fatal injuries and accidents on the construction jobsite
March 21, 2016
It's not just the big accidents — collapses, falls from roofs, vehicle/equipment accidents, etc. — that we need to be proactively preventing. In addition, construction business owners, foremen and laborers need to be aware of and working to prevent those accidents and safety fails that cause more minor or less fatal injuries
Construction Toolbox
OSHA Top 10 Safety Violations Relatively Unchanged for Years
Fall protection, hazard communication and scaffolding have been the top three most cited violations since 2013
February 25, 2016
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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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Apps
ForConstructionPros App of the Week: Latista for Construction Management
Latista
Contractors can manage progress by area or equipment as well as track inspection and issue status
June 30, 2015
Import, access and mark-up drawings, plans, forms, contracts and BIM with Latista for Construction Management mobile app.
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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Business Services
Is Climate Change a Reality – And Does It Really Matter?
Whether you believe in climate change or not, the awareness it has raised has generated positive results.
October 17, 2014
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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.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Two Good Reasons Now is the Right Time to Upgrade Your Site Technology
Conservative suppliers are spending big bucks marketing grade control and other technologies because customer demand suggests the productivity revolution has started
April 9, 2014
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Rental
What Do the Recent HERC and Volvo Rents Spin-Offs Say About the Market?
Herc Rentals Inc.
Hertz just announced it will spin-off its Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation (HERC) to shareholders, while Volvo just completed the sale of its equipment rental business, Volvo Rents, to Platinum Equity Partners. What's going on?
March 31, 2014
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Apps
App of the Week: Mobile Security and MDM
Protect Apple and Android mobile devices you and your employees are using for your construction business
February 25, 2014
The app's dashboard warns users of real-time mobile security risks.
Rental Business
Blog: What Volvo's Sale of Volvo Rents and Purchase of Terex Trucks Says About its Core Business
Volvo Group
Two big moves in one week signal continued refinement of Volvo Construction Equipment's business priorities
December 16, 2013
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Building Bottom Lines
International Tour: 3 Whirlwind Days of Jobsites, Tier 4 Final, Remanufacturing and More
Journalists traveled to Germany and France to gain insights about Liebherr's component operations and to tour two high-profile construction sites.
October 31, 2013
Roughly 40 journalists from 13 countries donned hard hats, vests and bright yellow safety boots to head out to the work site for the FAIR (Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research) international particle accelerator.
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