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Tag: Magazine September 2013
Construction Equipment
Jobsite Pics Winners: Our favorite construction photos sent in by readers
Back in May, we launched our first photo contest for readers. Dubbed “Jobsite Pics,” we kept the conventions of the contest simple: we simply wanted to see where you work. In return, we received a ton of amazing entries and the challenge of choosing just 10 to feature here. The editors got together, talked it […]
September 2, 2013
Construction Equipment
Know Your Limits: Towing more than 5k pounds with a half-ton pickup is against the law
“Juries are looking for an easy solution. If you’re overweight, that’s an easy solution.” These scary words come from Ashley de la Cerda, partner in the Dallas law firm of Walters, Balido & Crane, addressing towing lawsuits at the recent ProPickup Truck Expo in Dallas. Towing, particularly towing compact construction equipment behind a pickup, is […]
September 1, 2013
Construction Equipment
Design advances, continued strong demand horizontal directional drilling a bright spot
If there’s a bright spot in our murky economic recovery, it is horizontal directional drilling. HDD, strong for several years, is likely to remain a bright spot for some time. There have been adjustments in the market based on machine size and new vs. used, but the overall health remains, driven primarily by sewer, […]
September 1, 2013
Construction Equipment
Quick Data 9/13: Skid steers
September 1, 2013
Construction Equipment
Everything you need to know about maintenance for propane powered pickup trucks
An increasing number of contractors and fleet managers are looking into the feasibility of running pickup trucks powered by liquid propane gas (LPG). The reason is simple: with the cost of propane running just north of $2 per gasoline gallon equivalent, these trucks make economic sense for a wide variety of applications. (See the sidebar […]
September 1, 2013
Business
Getting bonded opens up several worthwhile opportunities for construction companies
Growing a business requires planning for the future. Don’t pass up a project just because it requires a surety bond. Obtaining one can prove worthwhile.  “The recovery is starting, and there are a lot of opportunities,” said David Cayemitte, CEO of the Minority Business Development Institute (MBDI), a nonprofit in Bordentown, New Jersey, […]
September 1, 2013
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