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AGC, ClickSafety offer online training
The Association of General Contractors of America (AGC) has joined with ClickSafety to offer a wide range of mandatory and optional safety training programs online. ClickSafety is authorized by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to provide its online Outreach Training Program, plus the company offers more than 300 courses […]
August 13, 2012
Safety
Issa: Obama strong-armed auto companies
Now comes the claim that President Obama basically strong-armed automakers into providing more fuel-efficient vehicles. California Congressman Darrell Issa, (R-Calif), no stranger to headline-making charges, says Emperor Obama and his ‘czars” had defenseless General Motors and Chrysler by the throat and used that grip to squeeze the fuel efficiency concessions out of them. His charge […]
August 13, 2012
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Safety
JCB offers new mid-range JS excavators
JCB is offering three new mid-range JS excavators for the 11-15 tonne sector. The JS115, JS130 and JS145 crawler excavators feature Stage IIIB/Tier 4 Interim Ecomax engines, a new multi-function LCD monitor, LiveLink, low noise levels and revised hydraulic systems. The excavators’ Ecomax engine, which requires not DPF or additives, features high efficiency hydraulic pumps […]
August 7, 2012
Safety
Inspection Checkpoint
How to Inspect a Used Skid Steer Note a machine’s history, check for signs of abuse and take it through several cycles before you decide to buy Inspection machine: 2005 Case 420 with 682 hours Seller: Independent rental company Inspector: Chuck Abney, former general manager of Border Equipment, Conley, Georgia, now with […]
August 7, 2012
Safety
JCB adds Ecomax to backhoe loaders
JCB has added Stage IIIB/Tier 4 Interim Ecomax engines and variable flow hydraulic pumps across the 3CX and 4CX backhoe range, which is expected to boost fuel efficiency by 11 percent. Improvements to the new 3CX and 4CX backhoes include variable flow hydraulic piston pumps, uprated backhoe slide performance, reduced daily checks, LiveLink connectivity for […]
August 7, 2012
Safety
Marketplace
By Amy Materson Editor’s pick FUEL SAVER Achieve better fuel efficiency with Link-Belt’s 235 X3 Spin Ace minimum swing radius excavator, which features a Tier 4 Interim Isuzu engine that delivers 17.5 percent improved fuel efficiency when compared to the previous model, the 225 Spin Ace. The 235 X3 Spin Ace also has 15 […]
August 6, 2012
Success Stories
Charles Graham, Graham and Sons, uses construction to give back
For Chuck Graham, owning a successful construction company means more than being able to provide for his family – it means giving back to his fellow man in a way many could never imagine. By Amy Materson Like many construction companies, Graham and Sons has always been a family affair. Started more than 45 years […]
August 2, 2012
Safety
TennDOT awarded $1.5 million in grants to Memphis
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Commissioner John Schroer today announced three transportation enhancement grants to the city of Memphis totaling nearly $1.5 million. The grants will provide $666,523 to fund Phase 4 of the Wolf River Greenway, $285,944 to the Highway 61 Blues Trail, and $529,436 to the first phase […]
August 2, 2012
Safety
IPAF hosts IAPAs and Summit conference in Florida
The International Awards for Powered Access (IAPAs) and the IPAF Summit conference will be held on March 26, 2013, at the Hilton Miami Downtown Hotel, Florida. The IAPAs and IPAF Summit, which will take place in the United States for the first time this year, will include several events March 25-27. On March 25, IPAF […]
August 1, 2012
Safety
Think Differently
Seems to me it was Cool Hand Luke himself who told his jailers what they wanted to hear when he said he was trying to “get my mind right, boss”. But he never did. Something of an original thinker was our Luke. I am at a conference where some really original thinkers are trying to […]
July 25, 2012
Safety
Cat profit up 67%, sales up 22%
Caterpillar announced a second-quarter 67-increase in profit per share and a 22-percent increase in sales and revenue over second quarter 2011 results. “Whether you look at cost control, delivery performance, safety, quality, new product introductions or margin rates, Caterpillar’s operational performance in the quarter was excellent,” said Doug Oberhelman, Caterpillar chairman and chief executive officer. “It’s what […]
July 25, 2012
Safety
One possibility for dozer training
Vista Training has launched a web-deliverable dozer training module, focusing on basic operation and safety. The 1-hour module is self directed and focuses on three key areas: Components, focusing on major blade and track components, and how they contribute to pushing material. Controls, describing machine controls and functions, plus typical working conditions and basic operating […]
July 19, 2012
Safety
ARTBA to Congress: Excessive regs threaten highway bill progress
Regulatory inefficiencies and threats in the areas of hours of services for truck drivers, the Clean Water Act, and the use of coal ash could undermine the historic policy reforms put in place by the newly enacted highway and transit law–MAP-21, American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) 2012 Chairman Paul Yarossi told Congress on […]
July 19, 2012
Safety
Gehl, Mustang claim world’s largest skid steer
Just introduced to the North American market, Gehl’s new vertical-lift V400 and Mustang’s 4000V skid steers boast a rated operating capacity of 4,000 lbs. and a true vertical lift height of 144 inches. Lifting up to 144 inches, the two machines easily load high trailers and trucks. The machines are what Mustang and Gehl call a […]
July 19, 2012
Safety
I-Booth kiosk provides information at a touchable, 42-inch glance on the jobsite
University of Calgary researchers discovered that operator error can occur before the work on a jobsite even begins. Their solution is the i-Booth kiosk.
July 17, 2012
Safety
Construction spending up 7 percent
Total residential and nonresidential construction spending in the United States increased 0.9 percent from April to May and is 7 percent higher from one year ago, according to the July 2 construction spending report from the U.S. Census Bureau. Nonresidential construction was unchanged in May from the previous month, totaling $562.3 billion. Among the eight […]
July 16, 2012
Business
NTEA requalifies 10 member companies through MVP
Through its Member Verification Program (MVP), the NTEA, the Association for the Work Truck Industry, has requalified 10 member companies and approved five new member companies for their commitment to excellence by their effective use of safety and quality standards. The MVP currently includes 254 member companies. Since 2005, NTEA’s MVP has recognized distributors, manufacturers […]
July 9, 2012
Workforce
AGC: Construction employment stagnates
Construction employment stalled in June as more former construction workers left the industry, according to an analysis of new federal data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. The lack of current job openings, along with the departure of experienced workers, suggests a potential skilled-labor shortage may be developing, construction association officials warned. […]
July 8, 2012
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