Pavement Maintenance & Reconstruction

Volvo CE Updates L30 and L35 Compact Wheel Loaders

Volvo Construction Equipment

A change for the new L30 and L35 is the addition of an 8-pin harness on the boom, which can be activated by a button on the joystick.

A change for the new L30 and L35 is the addition of an eight-pin harness on the boom, which can be activated by a button on the joystick.

Rental Snapshot: A Desire to be Unique

Nor-Cal Equipment Rentals

Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2024, Nor-Cal Equipment Rentals has evolved into a unique, electrifying company. Part of that ingenuity comes from owner Tom Butts, who shares his insights in this month’s Rental Snapshot.

Rental Snapshot Tom Butts of Nor-Cal Equipment Rentals

How Relationships with Equipment Suppliers & Rental Customers Are Similar

Detmer Consulting Inc.

There are a lot of parallels between the people selling equipment to rental companies and those who are destined to rent it out later.

Rental Company Relationships with Suppliers and Rental Customers

Buying Used Concrete Equipment? Beware of Hidden Liens

There's an uncommon-but-real issue that could crop up when buying any type of used equipment, and that’s buying equipment that unknowingly has a lien on it.

Reputable sellers, UCC searches, and ensuring all paperwork is accounted for are all good practices to follow.

Pettibone Celebrates 75th Anniversary of Cary-Lift

Pettibone Traverse Lift LLC

Pettibone announced that it is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the creation of the Cary-Lift.

Shortly after its origin, the Cary-Lift product line was acquired by Pettibone, and it remains a popular solution for pipe, pole, and log handling to this day.

Bluebeam Adds Auto Align to Revu 21 Construction Software

Bluebeam’s latest release (Revu 21.1.0) delivers AI-powered functionality, search preference features and access to learning materials.

Bluebeam’s latest release (Revu 21.1.0) delivers AI-powered functionality, search preference features and access to learning materials.

Navigating Construction Equipment Rental Costs

A balanced focus on price, duration, and quality -- supported by strong supplier relationships -- is key to achieving efficient and cost-effective equipment rental management.

While managing rental costs is crucial, contractors must also consider the quality of the equipment. Downtime due to equipment failure can be costly, impacting project timelines and overall efficiency.

Rental Business Software: Do’s, Don’ts, and Other Considerations

Detmer Consulting Inc.

Many equipment rental business owners are working far too hard for the amount left over after expenses. A more robust software system can help your company keep more of what you’ve earned.

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'Thin to Win' With Decorative Concrete Sealers

American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC)

Thin applications are the simple answer to many acrylic sealer problems contractors face on decorative concrete projects like stamped and stained concrete.

This sealer was over applied. It should have been applied 1 to 2 mils thick, but was likely 20 to 30 mils thick.

Unicontrol to Integrate 3D Tech With Level Best Equipment

By integrating Unicontrol's 3D machine control system with Level Best's precision grading equipment, this partnership aims to raise standards in machinery efficiency and usability.

Unicontrol and Level Best, united in their commitment to driving innovation and efficiency in the construction industry, aim to push the boundaries of construction technology, setting new benchmarks for excellence as the industry becomes increasingly receptive to these advancements.

DEUTZ Highlights Eco-friendly Parts, Software

Deutz Corporation

The company will showcase the TCD 3.9 engine in the sub-4 liter category along with an electric excavator, powered by DEUTZ Electric System, and the DEUTZ PowerTree mobile rapid charging system at INTERMAT.

The electric-powered excavator can be charged rapidly using the PowerTree.

Preconstruction Support, Training Vital

The message is clear: as construction progresses into a new digital era, success will favor companies that empower their people with robust capabilities.

The message is clear: as construction progresses into a new digital era, success will favor companies that empower their people with robust capabilities.

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