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International Parking Institute and Green Parking Council Collaborate with GBCI, the Certification Body for LEED

U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

New collaboration recognizes importance of sustainable parking facility design and management to the built environment

Congressional Budget Legislation Boosts Funding For Successful Clean Air Program

Diesel Technology Forum

Bill would increase funding for diesel emissions reduction act by 50% over last year’s budget

750K and 850K Crawler Dozers

John Deere's 165-hp 750K and 205-hp 850K dozers cut fuel consumption up to 20% with EcoMode and respond faster with updated Electro-Hydraulic (EH) control

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Tight Squeeze Proves No Problem

A short rear swing design allows Kobelco's SK260SR to fit into tight spots on demolition projects while delivering fuel-efficient performance

The 260SR has a 36-ft. 9-in. maximum digging height and 32-ft. 4-in. digging reach, with a short rear swing design that provides the ability to perform continuous dig, 180-degree swing and dump operations within a working space as small as 12 ft. 6 in.

Mini Excavators

Excavator Gets Equipped for Marsh Life

A Volvo ECR88D excavator with extra-wide track pads delivers extremely low ground pressure for sensitive marshland applications.

A Volvo ECR88 D-Series excavator fitted with unique swamp pads is working in the Connecticut coastal wetlands for the Wetlands Habitat and Mosquito Management (WHAMM) Program.

Business Services

Stewards of the Environment?

It may be tough to view yourself as an "environmentalist" but in many ways contractors have led the way when it comes to reducing, reusing and recycling on site.

Bristol Street Project Earns First Greenroads Certification in Southern California

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Trucks & Accessories

Today’s Heavy-duty Pickups Offer More Efficient Towing Platforms

The higher towing capacities of heavy-duty pickups can efficiently move larger equipment, meaning you can move more for less.

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What Is Sustainability All About?

The construction industry can be a confusing place when it comes to sustainability.

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Small, Mighty and Efficient

How newer compact equipment can help get jobs done faster, and save you money.

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Maintain Equipment to Stay in the Green

Regular maintenance of your equipment can contribute to productivity and cut operating costs, emissions and time of project completion.

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One World Trade Center Not As Green As It Claims

Reports say flooding during Hurricane Sandy destroyed fuel cells in the basement of One World Trade Center, and they were never replaced

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