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Economists expect non-residential construction to skirt recession in 2008 Despite the national housing slump, the nation’s overall construction growth will continue to increase at a rate of about three to seven percent this year, with several segments seeing double digit growth. That was the consensus of the Associated General Contractors of America’s third annual economic […]

January 31, 2008

Product Report: Qualcomm’s GlobalTRACS Lite System

In the middle of any day can you say for certain where every single piece of your equipment is? And whether or not it’s working? And whether or not it’s due for maintenance? With telematics systems like Qualcomm’s GlobalTRACS and its recently introduced GlobalTRACS Lite, that information is a mouse click away. The Lite model […]

January 31, 2008

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Towable earth drill maneuvers easily around jobsites Little Beaver’s HYD-TB11H towable hydraulic earth drill features forward and reverse auger rotation and a three-position, 180-degree movable handle for drilling next to buildings or other structures. A variable 20-degree auger tilt allows vertical drilling in uneven terrain, while pneumatic wheels avert damage to turf. The drill requires […]

January 31, 2008

Maintenance: From drum to disposal

Maintaining the cleanliness of your hydraulic system – and thus reducing overall component wear and maintaining its efficiency – translates directly to bottom line dollars. Chevron, for instance, says following a hydraulic system cleanliness program can reduce hydraulic fluid purchases by 20 to 25 percent. But that’s just the start. “If you keep a hydraulic […]

January 31, 2008

Light Equipment: Walk softly and leave a firm footprint

Even as kids, we instinctively understood this basic construction principle: Push a mound of wet sand into a plastic bucket, pack it down tight, pour the water out, flip it over and you create a stable foundation for a sandcastle. By removing the water and air, there are fewer voids and less distance between each […]

January 31, 2008

Contractor of the Year Finalist: James P.

James “Pat” McGlinchy is not an Alaska native – he grew up 60 miles north of Seattle – but you couldn’t tell it now. Raised on a farm, he had the dream of coming to Alaska, and jumped on it when college came. “I had learned how to fly small airplanes, and so I came […]

January 31, 2008

Product Focus: Tracks and tires

Enhance cornering and grip with mixed service tire Goodyear’s Unisteel G287 MSA mixed service tire has an improved belt package, wide footprint and flat tread radius that provides up to 20-percent improvement in cornering and grip, compared to previous models. High-mileage tread compounds and a computer-generated tread design lengthens tire life and provides traction for […]

January 31, 2008

MEC appoints business development director, director of marketing

MEC Aerial Platforms has named Steve Citron as the company’s director of business development. Citron has 26 years of experience in the aerial work platform industry, including 20 years with Genie Industries, where he held project and product management responsibilities for the development and ongoing maintenance of a multi-line product portfolio that represented nearly a […]

January 24, 2008

Cat makes tracking and management systems standard for 2008 equipment

Caterpillar plans to make EquipmentManager and Product Link standard on most of its new core, mining and industrial machines, especially on machines in the Canadian and U.S. markets. EquipmentManager is a Web-based application that combines indicators from machines with tools like maintenance scheduling and mapping to provide information about events that require attention. Product Link […]

January 8, 2008

Contractor of the Year Finalist: Terry and Cinda Alexander – January 2008

Shortly after Terry Alexander opened Strata Construction, a general contractor approached him at church asking how he had amassed such a large fleet of new Mack trucks in such a short time. He wondered at seeing trucks emblazoned with the company’s logo “all over town”, as he put it. Terry had to hide his smile. […]

January 3, 2008

Cover Story: 2008 Innovations

John Deere NeverGrease It means just what it says – never grease a wheel loader pin joint again. There’s no way around it: keeping wheel loader pin joints properly greased is a pain. First, you have to manage whether or not it gets done – and on a daily basis. Then you’re never sure if […]

January 1, 2008

Rent Smart: Rent, lease or buy?

Chances are, you’ve made the rent, lease or buy decision several times by now. But what makes one alternative trump the others? Not everyone’s financial situation and rate of use will be similar, so experts offer a few tips to help determine whether you’re in it for the long – or short – haul. Renting […]

January 1, 2008

O&O Checkpoint: Owning and operating costs

In a capital-intensive business like earthmoving and construction knowing your costs is crucial to success. You have to calculate the exact amount you spend running your machines. Otherwise you can’t price your work right. Guess or round off numbers and you could bid too high or be going broke and not know it for six […]

January 1, 2008

Contractor of the Year Finalist: Wally and Mike Mundy

Like many people who are passionate about their work, Wally began his career in grade school. Born and raised in Aurora, a suburb 42 miles southwest of Chicago, then 9-year-old Wally earned spending money mowing lawns in his neighborhood. His customer base grew and provided him income through his college years. After serving in the […]

January 1, 2008

’08 World of Concrete Supplement

With more than 900,000 square feet of exhibits, 1,739 exhibitors and 91,628 registrants, World of Concrete 2007 was the largest event in the show’s 33-year history. This year’s show promises to be even bigger and better. The January 22-25 event in Las Vegas will feature new products, the latest technologies, 90-minute and 3-hour seminars, indoor […]

January 1, 2008

First Word: Time for learning

The first quarter of 2008 is a great time to reward key employees (and yourself) with a trip to an industry trade show. Thanks to the ever-expanding educational opportunities at these events, sending managers to a show can serve not only as a pat on the back for a job well done, but as a […]

January 1, 2008

Product Focus: Pull-behind scrapers

Scraper cuts roads 2 inches deep and eliminates washboards Maintain haul roads, perform final grades on construction projects and compact and shape fill areas with Double D Manufacturing’s Grade King Series leveling scrapers. Available in widths from 10 to 16 feet, the scraper can be towed behind either rubber-tired or track-type tractors. A cutting bar […]

January 1, 2008

Rid diesel particulate filters of build-up within minutes

The AeroClean System, developed by emissions control manufacturer CleanAir Systems, offers fleet managers a solution for filter maintenance. The enclosed cleaning system rids diesel particulate filters of collected ash within 15 minutes without using heat or electricity, requiring only a compressed air source. High heat methods can cause thermal shock, or melt or crack filters. […]

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