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Can Your Caffeine Fix also Fuel Roadways?

The popularity of coffee is creating millions of tons of coffee grounds which engineers hope to use as a strong base for roadways.

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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

A barrel of broken down concrete that the NJIT then crushed again to make research specimens

New York Planning First Underground Park

Underground park would use innovative solar technology which creates a "remote skylight" to reflect and gather sunlight at one focal point and direct it underground

Rendering of New York City's planned LowLine underground park.

Architects Envision Highway Redesigns with Sustainable Features

Architects have proposed freeway redesigns that solve multiple problems at once including traffic noise, carbon emissions, solar energy and more

Solar panels could collect enough sunlight to power 600 homes.

[VIDEO] How the Microsoft HoloLens can Change the Construction Industry

Microsoft HoloLens provides a mixed-reality experience for a range of commercial and consumer applications.

[VIDEO] How the Microsoft HoloLens can Change the Construction Industry

[VIDEO] Microsoft HoloLens: Partner Spotlight Architect Greg Lynn

Microsoft HoloLens: Partner Spotlight Greg Lynn

[VIDEO] Wacker Neuson 803 Dual Power Zero Emission Excavator in Action

The electrohydraulic unit HPU8 connects to the 803 mini excavator to provide emissions-free operation.

[Video] Wacker Neuson 803 Dual Power Zero Emission Excavator in Action

Study: Green Building Translates into 8 to 10% Increase in Asset Value

A 10-year study shows that LEED certified properties enjoy an average of 3.7% rent premium and a 4% gain in occupancy over comparable non-certified properties

LEED certified properties in the US enjoy an average of 3.7% rent premium and a 4% gain in occupancy over comparable non-certified properties, while ENERGY STAR certified buildings averaged 2.7% higher rents and 9.5% higher occupancy than non-certified buildings.

Mini Excavators

Cat 300.9D VPS Mini Hydraulic Excavator Offers Options for Emissions-sensitive Operations

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Separate hydraulic power unit allows operation with either the diesel engine or from a remote electrical power source, with no loss of performance

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Telescopic Handler

JCB 540-140 Hi Viz Loadall Telehandler

Offers a nearly 8,500-lb. maximum lift capacity and a maximum lift height of 44.2 ft. on wheels or 45.2 ft. with stabilizers

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Fleet Maintenance

Tier 4 Makes Construction Equipment Repairs a Tough Nut to Crack

While in-house technicians may provide an efficient solution for basic maintenance of Tier 4 Final engines, any type of repair work beyond that might be best handled by factory-trained dealer technicians with access to proprietary tools.

Tier 4 Final engine service requires specialized diagnostic tools and software, which can differ from one manufacturer to the next. The proper use of this diagnostic technology is best gained through specialized training.

[VIDEO] Pig Manure Paves Road to Sustainable Asphalt

A new replacement for petroleum is coming from an unlikely source - pig manure! While the oils produced are too low grade to generate gasoline, they may work where the rubber meets the road.

Pig Manure Paves Road to Sustainable Asphalt

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