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How Google’s Project Glass glasses could foster the jobsite of the future
What could be really exciting is if a developer combines all of Project Glass' functionality into a complete job site management application.
July 3, 2012
Technology
House, Senate pass $105 billion, two-year transportation bill
The House and Senate on June 29 passed a new two-year $105 billion surface transportation reauthorization bill, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), the AASHTO Journal reports. The measure, H.R. 4348, passed the House 373-52, just before the June 30 expiration of the ninth extension of SAFETEA-LU. The Senate passed the bill […]
July 3, 2012
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Technology
New Ecomax engines rev up JCB lineup
A number of backhoes, excavators and telehandlers will feature the new JCB Ecomax engine, announced last week. The Tier 4 Interim Ecomax, using in-cylinder technologies, does not require a diesel particulate filter or diesel emission fluid, runs on standard engine oil, and can be recalibrated to run in countries that do not have an ultra […]
July 3, 2012
Safety
Utility — Sponsored Information Section
TRENCHER TACKLES TOUGH TERRAIN Perform trenching applications in rough terrain with the Ditch Witch RT80 Quad heavy duty ride on trencher, which has a three-speed shift-on-the-fly ground drive. • Has 30,742 pounds of breakout; 39,000-pound static load rating • Track frames pivot about the axle’s centerline to boost machine stability • Attachments include vibratory plow, […]
July 1, 2012
Business
Reporter
Equipment-centric disaster relief  Tad Agoglia and his crew arrived to what was left of Haiti within a week after the 2010 earthquake. As the team used their Cat excavator and Peterbilt dump truck to clear the rubble for a medical clinic, he was struck by the vast need surrounding him. “In that moment I […]
July 1, 2012
Equipment
Product Report
Concrete solutions  Dust management, ergonomics showcased in Husqvarna’s offerings  Dust management is a focus of Husqvarna’s technology approach, says Jim Davitz, product manager for power cutters and diamond tooling. In addition to meeting emissions regulations, the company says its dust control strategy also greatly improves the operator’s experience. During a May event, Husqvarna […]
July 1, 2012
Safety
Product Focus
Air Compressors  Compressors for all weather conditions   Find an on-board air compressor that meets your specific needs – be it dealing with searing heat or freezing temperatures. Cold: Specially designed compressor oils – particularly synthetic brands – help with performance and reduce maintenance problems. Hot: System temperature probes ensure hydraulic and compressor […]
July 1, 2012
Business
On Record
A cuppa joe and The Construction Blog  I’m a morning person, and I have a morning ritual: sitting down to breakfast with my local newspaper. I know, I know – totally a dying breed. Who eats breakfast anymore? And, yes, newspapers do seem to be going the way of Blackberrys. At Equipment World, we’re […]
July 1, 2012
Maintenance
Coolants for Life… or Near About
Almost all auto makers and many heavy equipment manufacturers now factory fill their new machines with extended life coolants (ELCs). While these coolants are more expensive than traditional coolants, their advantages are too good to ignore. The additives in traditional coolants plate out over time on the inside of your radiators’ surfaces, creating a mineral […]
July 1, 2012
Equipment
Marketplace
40-PERCENT LARGER DISPLAY Caterpillar’s M300D Series wheeled excavators offer a choice: use either a front or rear blade with or without outriggers at the non-blade end. The machines have a welded undercarriage that gives you more flexibility to tailor the machine to a specific application. The 129-horsepower M313D and 137-horsepower M315D have 19- and 20-foot […]
June 30, 2012
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
Recruiting & retention
Final Word
Recruiting advice from a photographer  In the June issue of Equipment World we ran an article about what the country’s top fleet managers are doing to recruit and retain mechanics and service technicians. One suggestion that arose in my interviews is that you may just have to work harder at developing your own people […]
June 30, 2012
Success Stories
Tim Davis, Straight Line Construction, builds on construction foundation
Tim Davis Jr. Pueblo West, Colorado  Straight Line Construction Year started: 1982 Number of employees: 95 Annual volume: $3 to $5 million Markets served: Commercial and residential installation of helical piers, micro piles, compaction grouting, mud jacking   Having a degree in engineering, Tim Davis Jr. welcomes technological challenges. As a contractor, he […]
June 30, 2012
Technology
JCB engine recalibration can go backwards, forwards
JCB today revealed further details of its Tier 4 Interim diesel engine recalibration, which will “de-tier” these engines, making them useable in non-regulated countries where ultra-low sulfur diesel is not yet available. A software code change JCB says will take “minutes” at an authorized JCB dealer will reset the engines, eliminating concerns over reselling the […]
June 28, 2012
Business
Dewalt Mobile Pro is a calculator and reference app designed for construction
Tool-maker Dewalt has released an app for the iPhone and iPad that serves as a calculator and reference tool on the jobsite.
June 28, 2012
Technology
Miller Electric Mfg. launches mobile-friendly site for viewing manuals
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has launched a new mobile-friendly website that allows its customers to search for an view Miller owner’s manuals directly from the Web
June 26, 2012
Business
Microsoft acquires Yammer, a customizable social network for businesses
Microsoft announced June 25 that it will acquire Yammer, a company that gives businesses a platform to build their own social networks, for $1.2 billion.
June 26, 2012
Business
Microsoft takes on iPad’s enterprise success with a new tablet and a unified Windows front
Microsoft renewed its mobile push this week, unveiling a new tablet and updated phone OS. But is it enough to stop Apple's enterprise momentum?
June 22, 2012
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