Amy Materson (EQW)Construction EquipmentMiller revamps Big Blue 800 Duo Pro welder/generators to deliver 34% fuel savingsBoost power output while saving fuel with Miller’s revamped Big Blue 800 Duo Pro diesel-engine welder/generators, which offer estimated fuel savings of 34 percent when compared to two single operator units. The Tier 4 Final compliant unit delivers a 33-percent increase in rated power output that results in 27,000 watts of generator power and up […]July 2, 2014Construction EquipmentPPE: Don’t let the summer heat entice workers on your jobsite to ditch their safety gearDuring the intense heat of the summer, it’s hard to stay cool when working outside. That’s why it’s tempting for construction workers to skip wearing their personal protective equipment on the hottest days of the year. Gloves can quickly make workers’ hands feel hot and sweaty, goggles may fog up and impede vision, and hard […]July 1, 2014Contractor of the YearSHARED SUCCESS: Pennsylvania contractor gives 10% of profits to charity each yearAlthough undergoing changes in your life or career can be a hardship, for Brian Winot, owner of Northeast Site Contractors in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, unplanned paths have helped him become a successful commercial site development contractor with more than 30 employees and satisfied repeat clients throughout the Poconos. Winot believes one of the tenets of […]July 1, 2014Construction EquipmentWacker Neuson’s new Honda-powered BS 50-4As and BS 60-4As rammers feature low-oil shutoff technologyWacker Neuson has launched two new models in its vibratory rammer line—the BS 50-4As and BS 60-4As. Powered by a 4-cyle 3.2-horsepower GX 100 Honda engine, the new units join a rammer lineup that includes 2-cycle oil injection models and premix 2-cycle and diesel models. The BS 50-4As and BS 60-4As feature low oil shutoff […]June 30, 2014RoadbuildingVolvo expects 6,000 visitors in next year at new 20,000-square-foot North American Customer CenterMore than 6,000 customers, operators and dealers are expected to visit Volvo’s Shippensburg, Pa.-based Customer Center in its first year. The new facility on Monday hosted ribbon cutting ceremonies by Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pa.), Rep. Lou Barletta (R-Pa.), Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.), Swedish Ambassador to the United States Björn Lyrvall and Sen. Richard Alloway (R-Pa.). […]June 27, 2014Construction EquipmentInside Volvo’s new customer center: 70+ pieces of equipment to test drive and a rugged work truck test track (PHOTOS, VIDEO)[imagebrowser id=100] More than 6,000 customers, operators and dealers are expected to visit Volvo’s Shippensburg, Pennsylvania-based Customer Center in its first year, a new facility that on Monday hosted ribbon cutting ceremonies with guests Congressman Bill Shuster, Congressman Lou Barletta, Congressman Scott Perry, Swedish Ambassador to the United States Björn Lyrvall and Pennsylvania State Senator […]June 25, 2014Roadbuilding3 ways to become a better business leaderAs anyone who has ever owned a business can tell you, being in charge and being a leader isn’t necessarily the same thing. When you’re running a company, it’s important to make conscious decisions as a leader that will not only enrich your firm, but also benefit your people. In construction, reputation is everything, and […]June 20, 2014Safety WatchHauling headaches: Know your load limits when trailering equipmentThe accident: A driver was transporting a wheel loader weighing approximately 65,000 pounds on a lowboy trailer, secured by four 3/8-inch chains…June 17, 2014BusinessHard work, soft touch: 3 steps to becoming an effective, modern construction company leaderAs anyone who has ever owned a business can tell you, being in charge and being a leader isn’t necessarily the same thing. When you’re running a company, it’s important to make conscious decisions as a leader that will not only enrich your firm, but also benefit your people. In construction, reputation is everything, and […]June 17, 2014RoadbuildingAvoid these 3 safety training obstaclesAs many as a million construction workers participated in Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s (OSHA) National Fall Safety Stand Down earlier this month. 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