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ARTBA: Proposed OSHA rule ‘counterproductive’ to workplace safety
A proposed rule to change reporting requirements by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) will increase the burden on America’s workforce and divert resources from programs that actually improve health and safety, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) told the agency in comments filed Oct. 28. ARTBA challenged the reasoning of increasing […]
October 31, 2011
Roadbuilding
RigDig Truck History Reports assist with used vehicle law compliance
California’s legislation requiring that used vehicle dealers, including heavy-duty truck dealers, post a red warning label on vehicles flagged in a federal database as junk, salvage, total loss, or title branded mark’s the nation’s first law (Assembly Bill 1215) of this kind. California AB 1215 mandates all dealers using the California Electronic Titling (ELT) system […]
October 31, 2011
Business
Contractor of the Year Finalist
Paul Franks Brecksville, Ohio Leading his team onto the field of play is Ohio contractor’s true calling Sports Construction Group Number of employees: 50 Annual volume: $14-15 million Markets served: Athletic field site prep, installation and maintenance. By Mike Anderson As a sports dad, Paul Franks always watched with immense pride when his boys Chris […]
October 31, 2011
With helmets from their favorite teams – and favorite construction partners – in the background, Sports Construction Group president and CEO Paul Franks, right, hands the ball off to a trio of teammates, executive vice president George Pfeffer, vice president Julie Cipolla and controller Kelly Kost.
Safety
Product Report
A new breed of Cat The D8T dozer, K-Series wheel loaders and E-Series excavators point the way to a safer, more productive future While its vocational truck has grabbed the spotlight this year, Caterpillar’s engineers in charge of off-road equipment have been anything but quiet.While some of you may have briefly glimpsed the new earthmovers […]
October 31, 2011
GPS mast are gone from the blade. The receivers instead are mounted on top the cab.
Safety
Product Report
Cat E-Series excavators Maximizing fuel efficiency and making service easier     Cat applied the E-series treatment to four models of excavators: the 324 E, 329E, 336E and the 349E. They all replace the same size D-series machines. Outside the four have common rearview cameras and layered sheet metal engine access doors. These seamless doors […]
October 31, 2011
Electric boom regeneration conserves hydraulic horsepower and fuel.
Business
Product Report
Pillars of success Atlas Copco’s Portable Energy division branches into new areas By Amy Materson Atlas Copco’s new Portable Energy division used a customer event in Panama to launch two new Tier 4 Interim products – the XAS 750 JD7 compressor and the U.S.-made QAS line of generators: XAS 750 JD7 compressor The Tier 4 […]
October 31, 2011
Atlas Copco says it’s focusing on reducing total cost of ownership, such as reducing fuel consumption in the XAS 750 JD7. “Diesel use is one of the biggest costs,” Follens says. “We’ve attacked this in every phase of the design.”
Roadbuilding
PETERBILT UNVEILS NEW ENHANCEMENTS FOR MEDIUM DUTY MODELS 210 AND 220
DENTON, TX  – Peterbilt Motors Company unveiled new  design enhancements for the medium duty Models 210 and 220 cabovers in the Class 6 and Class 7 markets.  Offering optimal maneuverability, high volume payload capacity and enhanced visibility, the cabover vehicles are available in several wheelbases to accommodate a variety of application requirements including pickup and […]
October 31, 2011
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Business
Kentucky’s I-69 first segment unveiled
Federal Highway Administrator (FHWA) Victor Mendez and Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear unveiled on Oct. 26 the first segment of I-69 in Kentucky, what FHWA says is “a major step forward that will improve connectivity, benefit businesses and strengthen the economy in this region of western Kentucky.” Mendez says that that if passed by Congress, piece […]
October 28, 2011
Roadbuilding
New version of Topcon ScanMaster software improves scanning performance
Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) has released a new version of software used with Topcon’s GLS series of laser scanners – ScanMaster v2.5. The new version was designed to improve existing features, add new functions, and broaden applications for scanning. ,Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) has released a new version of software used with Topcon’s GLS series of laser scanners – ScanMaster v2.5. The new version was designed to improve existing features, add new functions, and broaden applications for scanning. ,Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) has released a new version of software used with Topcon’s GLS series of laser scanners – ScanMaster v2.5. The new version was designed to improve existing features, add new functions, and broaden applications for scanning.
October 28, 2011
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Roadbuilding
Topcon introduces X-22 wireless excavator control system
"The X-22 is the latest addition to Topcon’s excavator machine control series, and is aimed at satisfying the increased demands for job site durability, accuracy, flexibility and cost-effectiveness,” said Murray Lodge, vice president of the TPS Construction Business Unit. “The easy-to-use system offers contractors maximum performance and flexibility at an affordable price.” ,"The X-22 is the latest addition to Topcon’s excavator machine control series, and is aimed at satisfying the increased demands for job site durability, accuracy, flexibility and cost-effectiveness,” said Murray Lodge, vice president of the TPS Construction Business Unit. “The easy-to-use system offers contractors maximum performance and flexibility at an affordable price.” ,"The X-22 is the latest addition to Topcon’s excavator machine control series, and is aimed at satisfying the increased demands for job site durability, accuracy, flexibility and cost-effectiveness,” said Murray Lodge, vice president of the TPS Construction Business Unit. “The easy-to-use system offers contractors maximum performance and flexibility at an affordable price.” ,"The X-22 is the latest addition to Topcon’s excavator machine control series, and is aimed at satisfying the increased demands for job site durability, accuracy, flexibility and cost-effectiveness,” said Murray Lodge, vice president of the TPS Construction Business Unit. “The easy-to-use system offers contractors maximum performance and flexibility at an affordable price.” ,"The X-22 is the latest addition to Topcon’s excavator machine control series, and is aimed at satisfying the increased demands for job site durability, accuracy, flexibility and cost-effectiveness,” said Murray Lodge, vice president of the TPS Construction Business Unit. “The easy-to-use system offers contractors maximum performance and flexibility at an affordable price.” ,"The X-22 is the latest addition to Topcon’s excavator machine control series, and is aimed at satisfying the increased demands for job site durability, accuracy, flexibility and cost-effectiveness,” said Murray Lodge, vice president of the TPS Construction Business Unit. “The easy-to-use system offers contractors maximum performance and flexibility at an affordable price.” ,"The X-22 is the latest addition to Topcon’s excavator machine control series, and is aimed at satisfying the increased demands for job site durability, accuracy, flexibility and cost-effectiveness,” said Murray Lodge, vice president of the TPS Construction Business Unit. “The easy-to-use system offers contractors maximum performance and flexibility at an affordable price.”
October 28, 2011
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