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PHOTOS > Tour the heavy equipment-laden halls of World of Concrete 2016
We’re in the middle of day two of our coverage of World of Concrete 2016 here in Las Vegas. At this point we’ve had enough time to give the primary halls inside the show (North and Central) a good scouring. In the gallery above, we’ve put together some of the more interesting heavy equipment sights […]
February 3, 2016
Technology
Mack Trucks expands telematics program with GuardDog services support
Last year Mack Trucks announced the launch of a telematics program, GuardDog Connect. This year at World of Concrete, the company announced that the service is now available and standard in all Mack TerraPro cabover models equipped with a Mack MP engine. But more importantly it announced the first four dealers that have been trained and certified in […]
February 3, 2016
Construction Equipment
Quadrel launches devices for real-time measuring of concrete maturity and strength
Quadrel announced at World of Concrete three devices aimed at making it possible to measure concrete maturity and strength in real-time, rather than waiting the traditional 28 days for break results. The devices, QCal, QPaw and QCap are part of the company’s QOrb system. The units contain sensors that transmit data to Quarrel’s Cloud service […]
February 3, 2016
Roadbuilding
Stockpile Reports launches bin and bunker measurement for stockpiled materials via iPhone, drone
Stockpile Reports announced at World of Concrete it now supports measurement capabilities for stockpiled materials, such as salt, gravel and sand, in bins and bunkers using an iPhone, drone or airplane. Current methods involve using a walking wheel, counting bunker wall blocks and estimates from truckload sizes. “Our subscribers requested this from our team in […]
February 3, 2016
Construction Equipment
International debuts 3 HX series vocational trucks from its new Class 8 lineup
On Monday, one day prior to the opening of the World of Concrete show in Las Vegas, International debuted it’s new Class 8, HX series of vocational trucks—the first completely new line the company has offered since 2010. The new HX Series trucks feature a huck bolted frame and cross members and a 12.5-inch single […]
February 2, 2016
Roadbuilding
Gomaco launches world’s first 3D-controlled bridge deck finisher
Gomaco has launched the world’s first bridge deck finisher with a 3D guidance at the Word of Concrete show in Las Vegas, an update to its C-450 cylinder finisher. With this update, the company created smart hydraulic cylinders, with 15 inches of stroke, for a vertically adjusting undercarriage fitted with a 3D mast with prism […]
February 2, 2016
Construction Equipment
Spectra Precision intros FOCUS 35 RX robotic layout instrument, Nomad 1050 Data Collector at World of Concrete
A new robotic layout instrument and an update to its Nomad data collector were among Spectra Precision’s introductions at World of Concrete 2016 in Las Vegas. The FOCUS 35 RX robotic instrument provides “a one-person layout solution,” Spectra Precision says. A tracking sensor enables the device to constantly lock onto the prism while StepDrive motion […]
February 2, 2016
Business
PCA, Wells Fargo 2016 construction forecasts: positives outweigh negatives
Two construction activity forecasts issued today cite positive short term outlooks, while indicating concerns for long-term sustained growth. PCA will likely adjust its fall forecast to “at most” a 5 percent growth in cement consumption in 2016, a revision that will take into account the recently-passed FAST highway funding bill and the continuing downward spiral […]
February 2, 2016
Construction Equipment
World of Concrete 2016 coverage starts Tuesday from Las Vegas. Come visit our booth!
On Monday, the entire Equipment World team will make its way to Las Vegas for the huge World of Concrete 2016 trade show. Over the course of the next week we’ll be providing comprehensive coverage from the show floor and demo lot of the show. If you’re attending the show, we’d love for you to come […]
January 29, 2016
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