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AEM webinars focus on product safety and compliance
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is offering live webinars of three of its top-rated presentations on product safety and compliance. Webinars will allow the experience of an AEM seminar for those who cannot attend during conferences. “AEM webinars allow more industry professionals to benefit from the knowledge sharing and practical, ready-to-use information found in […]
June 18, 2009
Safety
Caltrans allocates $128 million to transportation projects
The California Transportation Commission today allocated $128 million to 75 transportation projects statewide, including $36 million in economic stimulus funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, a.k.a. the stimulus. This is good news for the construction industry. With every project that has funds obligated, it means more money will be injected into the […]
June 11, 2009
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Whether your project’s plans include temporary night lighting or you unexpectedly find yourself in a situation where you need more light, such as an emergency utility repair, a combination light tower and generator can lighten your job. OSHA’s minimum standard for illumination of a general construction area is 5 foot-candles from a height of 30 […]
June 2, 2009
Safety
Attachments ’09
Those who say “It can’t be done,” just haven’t found the right attachment yet. This year we’re focusing on attachments for excavators and skid steers. And once you wrap your head around the idea that these two machines are really just mobile hydraulic power sources, then you can begin to use your imagination. Whether you’re […]
June 1, 2009
Business
Sponsored Information: Annual attachments supplement
Trees Unlimited in suburban Chicago employs a diverse array of skid steers and attachments to achieve a common land clearing goal. Whether they are performing selective thinning and beautification for a private landowner, trail development and maintenance for park projects, or clear-cutting for a commercial endeavor, the skid steers work in tandem to get the […]
May 28, 2009
Safety
Cover Story/Productivity Guide: Wheel loaders
When the Environmental Protection Agency’s Tier 3 regulations for 100-175 horsepower off-road vehicles take effect in January, it will mark a transition period for wheel loaders with 135 to
May 28, 2009
Business
Product Report: Rock solid
Caterpillar’s 770 and 772 and F-Series off-highway trucks incorporate several new features such as engines, radiators, enhanced transmission and brake systems and a redesigned cab for better access. These models are also designed for lower fuel consumption and provide better pass matches with loading machines such as the 385C excavator, or the 980 or 992 […]
May 28, 2009
Safety
Rent Smart: Renting a backhoe
While 14-foot-dig-depth backhoes seem to be the bread-and-butter models of both rental and purchased machines, compact backhoes also have gained rental muscle. With a ready arsenal of attachments for rent, these digging/loading workhorses can also take on a variety of other tasks. Here are some things to keep in mind when renting a backhoe: Check […]
May 28, 2009
Business
Productivity Guide: Pickup this
You expect lots of promises from pickup truck manufacturers as they announce their offerings for the upcoming year. There’s usually a long list of new items both under the hood and inside the cab. This year, in addition to power train enhancements and design changes, there are some optional extras that just might make your […]
May 28, 2009
Recruiting & retention
Side by Side: Manual vs. automatic truck transmissions
In vocational trucks, automatic transmissions offer numerous benefits and are gaining in market share against manual transmissions. To find out more about how they compare, we talked to Lou Gilbert, manager North American marketing, at Allison Transmission. For a detailed discussion of automatic vs. automated transmissions refer to the June 2004 issue of Equipment World. […]
May 28, 2009
Business
Contractor of the Year Finalist: Bill Morris
Bill Morris has always been cautious and thoughtful, and it’s a business strategy that’s paid off. After 27 years of slow, steady growth and building relationships with solid customers, Morris, owner of W.J. Morris Excavating, turns down as much work as he performs each year. Many times he could have doubled the company’s size overnight, […]
May 28, 2009
Safety
Sponsored Information: 2006 Site prep supplement
While it seems natural and benign, dust can be harmful to your health and the health of your employees and citizens in the communities where you work. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, studies have shown an association between exposure to inhalable dust and reduced lung function, increased hospital admissions for respiratory distress and […]
May 28, 2009
Safety
Rent Smart: Air compressors
Renting the right compressor for your jobsite is a matter of understanding your needs. All compressors basically do the same thing: build air pressure and use that pressure for applications such as powering pneumatic tools, sandblasting and painting. “The first question a rental manager will ask is how you are using the compressor,” says Marc […]
May 28, 2009
Business
Application Tips: Directional drills
With all the machine options available to contractors, choosing a directional drill can be tricky. Factors to consider include size of work area, the type of work being done, the size of bore needed and the type of soil the crew will encounter on the jobsite. Directional drills are used in various applications from burying […]
May 28, 2009
Safety
Aftermarket Options: Tricking out the cab
Flexible cab covers change out quick If your weather conditions change a lot and you need a covered cab one day and an open one the next, Fremar’s vinyl and acrylic cab covers can be installed and removed in minutes. The basic three-sided vinyl cab enclosure blocks wind and rain and helps contain cab heat. […]
May 28, 2009
Business
Application Tips: The impact of the compact
If you’re looking for a less expensive way to perform a variety of applications in an environment that may be confined and needs a specialized tool, there’s a simple solution: the compact utility loader. “Compact utility loaders are growing in popularity because contractors are looking for cost-effective ways to accomplish several jobs without having to […]
May 28, 2009
Business
First Word: A perfect time for planning
With the busy summer season winding down, now is a good time to recharge your batteries with a vacation, start on your business plan for next year or attend an industry meeting to get the scoop on the latest trends and techniques that can help you be a more successful contractor. Two major contractor associations […]
May 28, 2009
Safety
Aftermarket Options: Flattening downtime
If there is a possibility of getting flats on your jobsites, you can minimize the risk with flatproof tires. Making the leap from standard to flatproof isn’t cheap, though. A flatproof tire is about triple the cost of a pneumatic tire. But when you consider a flatproof tire can last up to five times as […]
May 28, 2009
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