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How contractors can get disaster cleanup work in the Camp Fire recovery efforts
It is recommended that contractors interested in fire debris removal refer to a list of debris-removal contractors for possible subcontracting opportunities.
December 10, 2018
Business
What subcontractors need to know when seeking storm cleanup work
Subcontractors need to be careful when seeking work after a hurricane or other natural disaster. Check out the do's and don't's here on Equipment World.
October 16, 2018
Roadbuilding
Colo. DOT puts parolees to work on maintenance projects
The Colorado Department of Transportation is hiring people with criminal records to work on bridges and clean up areas along roadsides in an effort to give those on parole a second chance. CDOT contracts with the Center for Employment Opportunities to place the parolees in full-time and transitional employment. The center operates transitional work crews […]
November 27, 2017
Construction Equipment
PHOTOS > Attachments Roundup 2015: Master the art of multi-tasking with 50+ tools
Whatever the task at hand—cleanup, compaction, concrete and asphalt, demolition, earthmoving, grading, landclearing, landscaping or lifting—there’s an attachment in our roundup that will help you complete the job. Click through the gallery above to see and read more about this year’s collection of tools.
August 13, 2015
Construction Equipment
SnowEx’s SS-4000 rotary broom handles snow, cleanup applications
Handle small snow removal and cleanup applications with the SS-4000 rotary broom from SnowEx, powered by a 160-cc Honda GXV Series engine. Useful for sidewalks, the SS-4000 has a floating pivotal broom head with five angle settings that adjust the trajectory of snow and other materials. The 16-inch-diameter centrally-driven broom works against curbs, walls and […]
September 26, 2013
Roadbuilding
Oklahoma DOT helps tornado recovery efforts
Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) crews have traveled from all over the state to help with recovery efforts in Moore. ODOT has posted several updates, including photos, to Twitter over the past couple of days about the agency’s crews and equipment cleaning debris in the town. Check out the Storify link below for a list […]
May 23, 2013
Machine control
Machine Matters
Lift Higher, Reach Farther  Large skid steers help contractors add services   Although on the small end of construction equipment, skid steers with 2,201-pound rated operating capacities and up are playing a large role in operator comfort and productivity. “From 2000 until 2005, the unit-size-class popularity changed from the 1,500-pound class and up […]
June 30, 2012
Contractor Disaster Resources
How to clean up after a flood
Check out these instructions from the Louisiana State University Ag Center Research & Extension for both homeowners and contractors on how to clean up after a flood.
May 17, 2011
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Okada America ships equipment for Japan cleanup
Okada America, Inc., shipped two containers of various hydraulic recycling and re-handling attachments to aid in the earthquake and tsunami relief efforts that devastated areas of Northern Japan. “We are sending anything that can cut steel and aluminum, crush concrete or separate various materials,” said Tony Neikirk, vice president of sales for Okada America. “It […]
May 10, 2011
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McLaughlin helps clean up Gulf oil spill
McLaughlin’s vacuum excavators are helping oil spill cleanup efforts in the Gulf of Mexico. Used on barges along the coast, the vacuum excavators transfer the oil and water mix to a facility where the oil is burned from the water and clean water is transferred back into the Gulf. The units also aid in removing […]
July 7, 2010
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