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11-year-old launches construction toy company
Serving as vice president of product development for a new company is a big responsibility for an 11-year-old, but Zach Sword is up to it. He’s been fascinated with construction equipment since he was a toddler, and the business his dad helped him launch July 25 – Zach’s Construction Toys – is focused on finding […]
August 26, 2003
Safety
Asphalt density meter uses impedance rather than nuclear material
TransTech’s Pavement Quality Indicator uses impedance-based technology to provide fast, accurate asphalt density readings without the safety, cost and speed issues associated with nuclear-based asphalt meters. The PQI can be used by anyone on the job and doesn’t require the regulatory qualifications, certifications and renewals associated with equipment containing nuclear material.
August 18, 2003
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Safety
28 percent of U.S. highway bridges deficient, according to study
More than one-fourth of U.S. highway bridges are deficient, according to a computer analysis of Federal Highway Administration data. The analysis, conducted by the Associated Press, found that 28 percent of U.S. bridges need repairs, cannot adequately handle traffic loads or do not meet safety standards. This percentage, however, is an improvement from a decade […]
July 22, 2003
Business
ADI rebuild centers to check out machines before they’re sold
A company that sells construction equipment to contractors after acquiring it at auctions or through consignment agreements with rental providers recently opened rebuild centers in Pennsylvania and Kentucky. Mechanics at the facilities check out machines before they are sold to make sure they meet operation and safety standards, and paint them if the buyer requests […]
July 18, 2003
Safety
Troopers go undercover in highway construction zones
Drivers in New Jersey, California or Alabama might want to take an extra look the next time they speed through a highway construction zone. Officers are going undercover as construction workers and dressing mannequins in their uniforms in an effort to keep workers safe and get drivers to obey the law. With the number of […]
July 14, 2003
Safety
New Multiquip website lets customers order parts online
If you’ve been shopping around for parts for a generator, concrete mixer or welder, perhaps you should look online. Multiquip unveiled a new website July 1 where customers can order parts online and receive a 5 percent discount. The new site, MQ Parts, offers manuals and parts lists for Multiquip and MQ Power products. Instead […]
July 14, 2003
Safety
Miller to give away two welding/generators
You could win an engine-driven welding/generator if you enter Miller Electric’s “Tough Inside!” contest before Sept. 15. The company will give a Bobcat 250 NT or a Trailblazer 301G to two winners. Miller has also launched a virtual interactive program where prospective customers can take a tour of the 10,000-watt generators. The program includes up-close […]
July 9, 2003
Safety
ARTBA highlights top 100 transportation projects, officials
Approximately 30 million Americans will travel by car 50 miles or more from home on the upcoming July 4th weekend, according to the American Automobiles Association, but few drivers will realize how much effort legislators, engineers and construction workers put into building today’s transportation infrastructure. To spotlight the country’s most outstanding transportation projects and its […]
July 8, 2003
Safety
ICUEE pre-show registration up 55 percent
The 2003 International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition is expected to have one of the largest attendance turnouts in the expo’s history, with pre-show registration up 55 percent from 2001. Scheduled for Sept. 23-25 in Louisville, Ky., ICUEE is targeted toward the utility, water, sewer, telephone, gas, cable television, electric and general construction markets. The […]
July 2, 2003
Safety
Worker dies in accident at ground zero
A construction worker was killed while working in the World Trade Center pit Tuesday. He was the first person to die in an accident at the site since Sept. 11, 2001. Hugo V. Martinez, 36, was crushed by a construction lift 20 feet from the ground while painting a portion of the commuter rail station […]
June 30, 2003
Safety
20-cubic-yard scraper mounts on 220- to 270-horsepower carriers
Reynolds’ 10C7 PivotDump scraper features an aggressive cutting blade design and mounts on large agricultural tractors. Safety devices block carriage, gate and bucket movement for service or transport. A heavy-duty yoke hitch assembly and drawbar transfers about one-third of the scraper weight to the tractor for added traction and equipment flotation. A tandem hitch on […]
June 24, 2003
Safety
Rigging association presents job-of-the-year awards
The Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association recently presented three awards to companies that met challenges on the job while maintaining a concern for safety. For the rigging job of the year award, projects were put in three categories based on the size of the job. Buckner Heavy Lift Cranes of Graham, N.C., won the over-$750,000 […]
June 20, 2003
Safety
OSHA considers changes to respiratory protection rules
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration proposed changes to the Respiratory Protection Standard June 6 that would affect respirator selection and fit testing. As part of the two amendments, OSHA wants to incorporate a new fit testing procedure to ensure respirators are properly worn. While the current controlled negative pressure rules require eight test exercises […]
June 18, 2003
Business
$2 billion rail freight tunnel proposed for 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 […]
June 17, 2003
Safety
San Francisco installs fiber optic cable in sewer lines
The sewer lines in San Francisco aren’t just for wastewater anymore. In a joint pilot project between the city and CableRunner North America, two miles of fiber optic Internet/communications cable will be placed in the underground sewer lines to connect hard-to-reach city facilities with E-Net, the city-owned public safety network. The project is scheduled to […]
June 12, 2003
Safety
Construction industry safety award applications due June 30
The Associated Builders and Contractors will accept applications until June 30 for the Construction Industry Safety Excellence Awards, an annual contest that recognizes contractors with outstanding safety records. The purpose of the award is to minimize the number construction accidents that occur by increasing awareness and safety measures. ABC members can apply for the award […]
June 5, 2003
Workforce
Intermat roundup: news, product intros from the show
Despite a transportation strike in France, the Intermat equipment tradeshow, held in Paris, attracted 183,800 visitors and 1,500 exhibitors. The event takes place every three years. Visitors from 120 countries attended the show, with the percentage of international visitors remaining steady at about 45 percent. Here is a roundup of events and product introductions that […]
May 29, 2003
Safety
Coupler switches attachments in seconds
The Hendrix II Quick Coupler allows you to change one attachment for another in seconds. The coupler’s rotating locking mechanism provides dependable, solid attachment locking. The Hendrix II uses a double-acting cylinder that activates the coupler’s rear hold lever and the front safety lever as the coupler engages an attachment. The coupler is adaptable to […]
May 20, 2003
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