Video: Vacall Introduces New Single Engine Vacuum Sweeper at NPE 2015

Vacall's single engine vacuum sweeper, which is available in 10-, 13- and 16-cu.-yd. options, using one engine to drive all the components

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Vacall Introduces New Single Engine Vacuum Sweeper at NPE 2015

[VIDEO] The Week's Top 10 Construction Stories: Causes and Solutions for Construction Back Pain

Here's why the most-read construction stories include when to use walk-behind trenchers, stand-on skid steers, and vacuum excavators, how to keep construction material delivery accountable, another measure of construction’s supply problem

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Top 10 Construction Stories This Week: Lifting Isn't the Only Reason for Construction Back Pain

Most-read construction stories include when to use walk-behind trenchers, stand-on skid steers, and vacuum excavators, how to gain visibility into construction material delivery, Construction News Tracker, another measure of construction’s supply problem

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The Biggest Cybersecurity Threats for Rental Business Owners

There has never been a better time to make sure that your rental business’ data and cybersecurity practices are up-to-date and running efficiently. The first step is learning about the threats like phishing, insider threats, and more.

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Rundown with John Jeanguenat of RentalMax

In this episode of Rental Rundown, Rental Editor Alexis Brumm talks with John Jeanguenat, president of RentalMax.

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Hops & Highways Episode 28: Why the Asphalt Industry Needs Innovation

If asphalt paving contractors and mix producers are going to stay competitive, they need to try new materials and technologies to stay ahead of their competition and impending regulations

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[VIDEO] The Week’s Top 10 Construction Stories: 11 OSHA Enforcement Changes Coming

Why the most-read construction stories include inflation and a tough transition to the post-COVID construction economy, Ford F-150 technology increases towing and hauling safety, benefits of hauling asphalt in live-bottom trailers, Top 5 industry trends

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Construction News: How to Build 500,000 Electric Vehicle Charge Stations?

GM to build second, $2.3B battery plant, Dodge construction starts up 2.3% in March, particle-board prices up 64.9% and lumber prices up 83.4% over 12 months, how to locate lead water pipes to replace them?

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Fall Protection & Construction Safety for the Concrete Contractor

Discussing fall protection and site safety with the formwork company Doka USA.

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[VIDEO] The Week's Top 10 Construction Stories: Differences Between Biden & Republican Infrastructure Plans

Here's why the most-read construction stories include rescheduling the world’s largest construction trade show, the 'Uber' of construction deliveries, work zone fatalities reach a 15-year high, impact on the economy if estate-tax exemptions are repealed

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Hops & Highways Episode 27: How to Improve Work Zone Safety

In honor of National Work Zone Awareness Week, Jess & Dormie talk to an industry professional about her experience with work zone safety and share best practices to improve crew safety in the field.

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Hops & Highways Episode 26: What is the Highway Trust Fund?

Republican leaders have released a counteroffer to President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Jobs Plan. What does the plan include and how will they pay for it? Watch the latest news from Jess & Dormie to learn more.

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Consigli Construction’s All-female Team Brings Compassionate Touch to YWCA Renovation

Consigli Construction's all-female team provided much-needed compassion and understanding during a $24 million YWCA project, which continued to serve as an emergency childcare facility throughout the pandemic and renovation.

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Wirtgen America Emerges from COVID-19 Stronger Than Ever

The impact of COVID-19 cannot be understated. In a year full of challenges, Wirtgen America saw opportunity to grow and made it a priority to remain close to their customers.

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Construction News Tracker: Is the FAST Act Dead?

The FAST Act is dead, according to Republican members of Congress as efforts to renew funding for the bill are underway.

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Hops & Highways Episode 25: Workforce Development Tips from Industry Veterans

Contractors around the country are struggling to find workers to fill their open jobs. Mike Devine, president of Asphalt Drum Mixers, Inc. & Brodie Hutchins, vice president of dealer development at Wirtgen America share their ideas for change.

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How to Set Up Auto-Geofencing for the Sentinel GPS Truck/Asset Management Solution

The Sentinel GPS Truck/Asset Management Solution allows users to gain more visibility into high-value trucking and hauling assets through one integrated, cloud-based solution.

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Get On The Road with Leeboy

Check out the latest episode of On The Road with Leeboy and meet the new Meet Special Edition 8520B Paver.

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Rundown with Rob Messina of JLG

In this episode of Rental Rundown, Editor Alexis Brumm sits down with Rob Messina, who has rejoined the JLG Access team as senior vice president of product development and product management.

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Hops & Highways Episode 24: How to Improve Company Culture

Poor culture at your construction company can have negative impacts on your business including an increased risk of errors, higher turnover and lower productivity. This week Jess & Dormie share tips to help.

Watch: Powerscreen Eco-Warrior Battery Powered Screen in Action

Powerscreen is responding to the industry’s decarbonization challenge by providing solutions that work towards minimized environmental impact and greater sustainability with the launch of the Eco-Warrior battery powered screener.

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[VIDEO]The Week's Top 10 Hottest Construction Stories: Industry Reacts to Biden Infrastructure Plan

Why these are construction’s most-read stories: how change orders hold back construction companies, corporations call tax hikes to pay for $2 trillion infrastructure plan 'dangerously misguided,' Sandvik acquires Allied and more

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Construction News Tracker: Biden’s $2.3T Infrastructure Bills Make Their Way to Congress

Administration splits infrastructure program into two bills, housing construction tumbles 10.3% in harsh February, volatile materials costs could dampen construction's 2021 rebound, spending is up in 9 of 16 nonresidential construction sectors

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Getting Real-time W/C Ratio Data at the Mixer

Aimed at getting contractors a live feed of information so they can make good, valuable decisions, helps ensure you get the pour you need. And the data to back it up.

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Hops & Highways Episode 23: Tips for Hiring New Workers

As the industry adds workers, you may find yourself like many other companies, struggling to find employees to fill your open jobs. Today we have some hiring and retention mistakes construction companies make and ways to fix them.

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Hops & Highways Episode 22: Paving Season Start Up Tips

This week, Jess & Dormie have a lot of infrastructure news to share and also discuss the 10 things contractors can do to make the most out of these coming busy months

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This Week's 10 Hottest Construction Stories: World of Concrete is On in June 2021

Here's why the most-read construction stories include a roundup of concrete crack repair options, next steps for Biden's infrastructure plan, Work Truck Show highlights, 5 tips to apply epoxy coating in the cold, how to choose pavement projects to bid

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This Week’s Top 10 Construction Stories: What’s in COVID Relief for Infrastructure?

Why the most-read construction stories include 13 technologies changing construction, associations tee-off on pro-union legislation, celebrating women in construction, 10 prep steps before paving season, 8 states test use-based infrastructure fun