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Contest to honor innovations in construction
Do you know of a construction innovation or invention that has had a positive effect on the industry? The Construction and Innovation Forum is requesting nominations for the Nova Award, which recognizes important innovations in construction. Nomination applications must be postmarked by Oct. 1. Nova awards are not given to specific individuals, but instead to […]
August 7, 2007
Business
City leaders push for construction of tunnel under New York Harbor
More than 70 years after it was first proposed, plans for a $2 billion rail freight tunnel under New York Harbor could be underway, if approved by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. MoveNY, an initiative for the construction of such a tunnel, has gained popularity recently from prominent leaders in the […]
August 7, 2007
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New safety gear lets workers wear water
If drinking water isn’t keeping you cool enough while working in this summer’s heat, a new manufacturer of safety gear hopes you’ll consider wearing water. Kelly Butler heads CoolCLAD, a six-month-old business that sells vests, hardhat liners, neckbands and several other products that contain a layer of water to keep those who labor in direct […]
August 7, 2007
Safety
Cover Story/Machine Matters: Dress them up and take them out
Skid-steer loaders with a rated operating lifting capacity of 2,201 to 2,701 pounds are the hardworking troupers of most manufacturers’ model lines. Often found doing land contour duties on residential and commercial jobs, skid steers are just as productive clearing brush, building roads, hauling materials and scraping up demolition. Their slim profile (some can slip […]
July 25, 2007
Safety
Compact roller vibrates front and rear
On the new HD 14 VV compactor from Hamm, both the front and rear drums vibrate, individually or in tandem, in automatic or manual modes. The drums measure 54.3 inches wide but offer a working width of 56.3 inches when offset. The HD 14 VV weighs 9,248 pounds static and puts out 14,625 pounds of […]
July 23, 2007
Business
Contractor of the Year Finalist: Brian and Dick Churchill
Although hard work can take you a long way as a contractor, adaptability and a willingness to consider new ideas can truly set you apart from the competition. Brian and Dick Churchill of The GroundsKeeper, a commercial landscape contracting firm in the Boston area, have done just that. Intelligent choices paired with meticulous attention to […]
July 9, 2007
Safety
April 2007
Auction Days at Iron Planet April 5 and 19, 2007 www.ironplanet.com 888-433-5426 AEM Product Safety Seminar April 16-18, 2007 Milennium Maxwell House Hotel- Nashville, Tennessee www.aem.org AEM Product Liability Seminar April 19, 2007 Milennium Maxwell House Hotel- Nashville, Tennessee www.aem.org 43rd Annual International Watch Fob Association Show and Sale Construction and Mining Memorabilia Show April […]
June 20, 2007
Safety
February 2007
The Rental Show February 7-10, 2007 Georgia World Conference Center – Atlanta, Ga. www.TheRentalShow.com 800-334-2177 ASCC Decorative Concrete Council Expo February 22-24, 2007 Tampa, Fla. www.ascconline.org 866-788-2722 The Oregon Logging Conference February 22-24, 2007 Lane Events Center and Eugene Hilton Conference Center www.oregonloggingconference.com 541-686-9191 ARTBA-TDF Safety Supervisors Advancement Academy February 26-March 2, 2007 Washington, D.C. […]
June 20, 2007
Safety
New unit gets you in the mix
Stow Collomix‘s ten mixing systems make quick work of everything from grout, concrete and mortar to paint, epoxy and dyes. They’re designed for dry wall, remodeling, decorative concrete, flooring, painting, tile, stucco, restoration or brick laying applications and come with single- and dual-speed models that combine durable gear systems and a practical design. The stations […]
June 18, 2007
Safety
Solvent-based paint helps you make a solid mark
The Industrial Choice‘s High Output inverted marking paint produces bold marks on a variety of surfaces. High Output offers resistance against early fading and is made for use with excavation and construction sites, surveying or landscape marking. The solvent-based marking paint can be applied in temperatures as low as 25 degrees, as well as penetrate […]
June 18, 2007
Safety
Increase paving versatility with automatic roller paver
The 4800 automatic roller paver from Terex Roadbuilding‘s Bid-Well line offers contractors versatility with paving widths ranging from 15 feet to 172 feet. The paver’s 48-inch truss depth houses the operator’s console, keeping the operator clear of carriage movement for maximum efficiency, safety and 360-degree visibility. The Bid-Well Rota-Vibe system delivers exceptional concrete surface smoothness, […]
June 18, 2007
Safety
Funnels make pouring quick and painless
Trico‘s Industrial Fast Funnels are designed to fit a wide variety of orifices as small as 3/4 inch in diameter. They are intended for one-time use and each funnel remains clean and compact until separated from the header and opened. Made of coated, heavy-grade paper stock, they are usable with virtually any liquid or powder. […]
June 18, 2007
Business
Contractor of the Year – June 2007
Growing up in the lush and rolling foothills just east of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Darrell Westmoreland spent his youth hunting and fishing and helping out on his grandfather’s farm. So it was only natural that he took his love of the outdoors with him to college and majored in biological and agricultural engineering with […]
June 12, 2007
Business
Maintenance/Management: Intelligent hydraulics
In just the past few years, the progression from electro-hydraulic control to electronic control of hydraulic systems has given engineers almost unlimited potential to re-write the rules of how machines and their component subsystems work together. And smarter hydraulics combined with steady improvements in the mechanical elements of hydraulic pumps, motors, hoses and connections are […]
June 12, 2007
Safety
Application Tips: Brush cutter attachments
The brush cutter attachment market has exploded in the past five years, especially in coastal regions and the Midwest. This is mainly because of stricter burning laws and bans on certain chemicals, says Jerry Sechler, vice president of sales for Loftness/US Attachments. Since these tools allow you to use a carrier machine you already have […]
June 12, 2007
Business
Maintenance/Management: Dealing with dust
Heavy equipment engines may be massive and powerful, but all it takes is a teaspoon of dust to ruin one. Silica, the primary ingredient in dust, is highly abrasive and acts like a lapping compound – polishing your piston rings, valves, cams and crankshafts and sandblasting your fuel injectors or any moving part with tight […]
June 12, 2007
Business
Contractor of the Year Update: Class of 2004
Editor’s Note: Equipment World’s Contractor of the Year program has honored a variety of contractors during its five years. Now that the program has a few years under its belt, we wanted to go back and check in with our past finalists. We’ll be revisiting these former finalists through this month, and then announcing our […]
June 12, 2007
Safety
Application Tips: Drop hammers
Since drop hammers primarily use the laws of gravity, rather than hydraulics, to perform their work, their only mission is breaking up concrete on a flat plane. But they excel in this application to the point you might want to have one in addition to your hydraulic breakers. With its blunt breaking head, a drop […]
June 12, 2007
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