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Defining what it takes to be a professional equipment manager
The education portion of the Randall-Reilly Construction Symposium kicked off today in Dallas with a presentation from Guy Gordon, who is director of asset management for Aegion, chairman of the Association of Equipment Management Professionals. Gordon began by asking attendees to define who manages the equipment in their construction companies. He noted that everybody: operators, […]
August 22, 2012
Business
AEMP details the many benefits of “going green” with your fleet
Beyond the fact that transitioning to a "green fleet" is a sure way to keep your business in line with regulations, Brennan, said going green benefits the bottom line and will help contractors lower expenses and maximize revenues.
August 22, 2012
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John Deere releases JDLink machine monitoring mobile app
A new app from John Deere Construction brings the company's JDLink machine monitoring system to the iPhone, iPad and Android devices.
August 21, 2012
Business
Finding the best mobile BIM apps to put to work on your jobsite
Thomislav Zigo of Clayco Inc. spent about an hour during the first day of the Associated General Contractors of America IT Forum Conference on getting the most out of Business Information Modeling applications for tablets and smartphones on the jobsite.
August 17, 2012
Safety
Volvo CE offers Road Institute courses
Volvo Construction Equipment is offering courses during the 2012-2013 Road Institute. The course curriculum offers two- to five-day sessions beginning in October and continuing through May 2013, with classes held at two training facilities in North America. These facilities are located in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, and Phoenix, Arizona. Road Institute focuses on the hot-mix asphalt (HMA) […]
August 16, 2012
Maintenance
Rough Roads in Le Crowne Pointe Gardens
I wonder how many agencies in charge of roads unknowingly face a problem that has just surfaced here in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. From the Tuscaloosa News today: The Tuscaloosa County Commission spent its Wednesday meeting arguing whether the county should take on the burden of fixing roads riddled with potholes, cracks and generally considered to be […]
August 16, 2012
Maintenance
Ditch Witch intros RT80 Quad
Ditch Witch‘s new 83-hp RT80 Quad trencher features a three-speed, shift-on-the-fly ground drive that provides the power necessary to tackle tough jobsites with the machine’s traversing vibratory plow, trencher, saw, and backhoe attachments. Features include: A best-in-class static load rating of 39,000 lb and best-in-class 35,215 lb of breakout for plowing applications, according to Ditch Witch. […]
August 15, 2012
Business
Wacker Neuson reports strong business development in first half of 2012
Wacker Neuson reported strong performance in the first two quarters of 2012. The group expects double-digit revenue growth for 2012 as a whole, despite signs pointing to a slowdown in demand in Europe for the second half of the year. In the first quarter of 2012, Wacker Neuson saw an increase of 29 percent on […]
August 9, 2012
Equipment
How to avoid using low-quality diesel fuel
A common cause of poor engine peformance is the use of low-quality diesel fuel in equipment. Here are the properties of diesel fuel, proper fuel quality checks and finally, storage maintenance checks to ensure operators are using quality fuel.
August 8, 2012
Equipment
Machine Matters
Is it time for a new wheel loader? Advanced electronics, drivetrain refinements make the case for a new machine By Marcia Gruver Doyle As you’ve waited for the economy to turn, your wheel loaders have aged, and now those machines are perhaps two generations behind what’s currently in dealer order books. […]
August 7, 2012
Safety
Inspection Checkpoint
How to Inspect a Used Skid Steer Note a machine’s history, check for signs of abuse and take it through several cycles before you decide to buy Inspection machine: 2005 Case 420 with 682 hours Seller: Independent rental company Inspector: Chuck Abney, former general manager of Border Equipment, Conley, Georgia, now with […]
August 7, 2012
Safety
JCB adds Ecomax to backhoe loaders
JCB has added Stage IIIB/Tier 4 Interim Ecomax engines and variable flow hydraulic pumps across the 3CX and 4CX backhoe range, which is expected to boost fuel efficiency by 11 percent. Improvements to the new 3CX and 4CX backhoes include variable flow hydraulic piston pumps, uprated backhoe slide performance, reduced daily checks, LiveLink connectivity for […]
August 7, 2012
Maintenance
HiWayVIP.com free site launched to provide info, service tools
Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based Highway Equipment Company (HECO), which manufacturers Hi-Way deicing spreaders and road maintenance equipment, introduced the Hi-Way VIP preferred customer website – www.highwayequipment.com – to provide access to rewards, free service tools, news, event information, and a live chat function once site visitors are registered. Members of the VIP site also may access all of […]
August 7, 2012
Equipment
Trucks
DPF light? Don’t panic! You’re starting to wonder just how long it will take before you finally reach your destination, when suddenly a little yellow light on the dash winks on: Your DPF filter needs attention. Great… Just what you need. A problem to deal with. And just what on earth is a “DPF” […]
August 3, 2012
Business
Off-Road Telematics: Why the Disconnect?
Research indicates that only 10 to 15 percent of heavy equipment contractors use telematics to help monitor and manage their fleets. Yet most heavy equipment today comes with telematics capabilities or prewired to accept aftermarket systems. And many of the big OEMs not only give you telematics hardware on their machines gratis, but provide access […]
August 3, 2012
Success Stories
Charles Graham, Graham and Sons, uses construction to give back
For Chuck Graham, owning a successful construction company means more than being able to provide for his family – it means giving back to his fellow man in a way many could never imagine. By Amy Materson Like many construction companies, Graham and Sons has always been a family affair. Started more than 45 years […]
August 2, 2012
Safety
IPAF hosts IAPAs and Summit conference in Florida
The International Awards for Powered Access (IAPAs) and the IPAF Summit conference will be held on March 26, 2013, at the Hilton Miami Downtown Hotel, Florida. The IAPAs and IPAF Summit, which will take place in the United States for the first time this year, will include several events March 25-27. On March 25, IPAF […]
August 1, 2012
Maintenance
Kaeser opens two new facilities
Kaeser Compressors opened two new factory-direct facilities on July 2. The new branch offices are responsible for supporting Kaeser’s industrial and commercial customers in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Among the services the new facilities will offer are scheduled preventive maintenance, air system and equipment design and installation, equipment repair services and parts, air system audits […]
July 25, 2012
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