Pavement Maintenance & Reconstruction

Judge Upholds $250K in Scaffold Hazard Penalties for NY Contractor

Judge found contractor had knowledge of hazards and authority to have subcontractors correct safety hazards

1968 Volvo Articulated Hauler Wins Longest Working Contest

Forty-eight-year-old Volvo articulated hauler still running on original transmission and ran on the original engine for 47 years

It may have a lengthened frame, water tank and ag pump on it but this 1968 Volvo truck is the oldest working Volvo articulated hauler in North America.

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[VIDEO] Construction Starts 12% Below 2015

A decline in total construction starts through the first five months of the year brings the total to 12% lower than the same period in 2015; plus more construction industry news on the July 7, 2016, edition of Construction News Tracker

[video] Construction Starts 12% Below 2015

22 NYC Groups Pushing for Strict Sentencing After Construction Worker's Death

Vögele Super 1800-3i SprayJet

The Super 1800-3i SprayJet paver from Vögele is designed for the placement of thin bonded overlays.

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Wirtgen W 35 Ri Milling Machine

Wirtgen Group, a John Deere Co.

The Wirtgen W 35 Ri compact milling machine is designed for tight or restricted areas for the partial rehabilitation of pavement, milling around manhole covers, placing and removing road markings, or interior applications.

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[VIDEO] Heat Illness Daily Checklist

Use this video as a daily checklist to ensure that all your workers can recognize, respond to and prevent all types of heat illness

[VIDEO] Heat Illness Daily Checklist

How Celebrating Wins Motivates Your Construction Employees

The Contractor's Business Coach

One of the best ways to offset staff frustration is to celebrate the wins; an upbeat staff works harder and complains less

One of the best ways to offset staff frustration is to celebrate the wins. When your company wins a large bid, let everyone know. When your team brings a substantial project in on time and in budget, spread the word.

How Rental Companies Can Stay Competitive With a New Approach To Financing

Some owners perceive the total equity of owned equipment as a reflection of the total value of their company, but a rental company’s value is centered around the quality of equipment they are able to provide, and how quickly they can rent it to customers.

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Building Information Modeling to Become Future of Global Construction Industry

BIM is currently being used, or piloted, by 49% of survey respondents, and is planned to be employed by a further 10% in the next 12 months

Caterpillar Extends Fuel Consumption and Parts Availability Guarantee Program

Expansion of Cat Pays You Back program bundles the fuel consumption guarantee, a parts availability guarantee and the Product Link telematics solutions

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Road Science ArrMuls Tack Technology

Road Science introduces ArrMuls Tack Technology designed for eliminating tack coat tracking for faster traffic return to the roadway, while improving pavement layer bonding for better, longer-lasting roads

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