Pavement Maintenance & Reconstruction

Gravity-Fed Asphalt Paver is Effective on Highway Jobs

Feeding Roadtec's 32,000-lb SP-100e Stealth Paver with a material transfer vehicle, with gravity flow to the auger, should deliver high-production paving and cut operating costs

The SP-100e accepts the hot-mix asphalt (HMA) at the top of the machine, where gravity feeds the material through flow gates directly to the auger from the cone-shaped mass flow hopper.

NPE Adds Another Hotel for 2017 in Nashville

Contractors looking to get a jump on hotel registration for National Pavement Expo, Feb. 1-4 2017 in Nashville, TN, can reserve hotel rooms now through the Hotel/Travel link at www.nationalpavementexpo.com. Don't delay, rooms are filling fast!

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ForConstructionPros App of the Week: TruckTap

The TruckTap on-demand mobile app connects contractors and local truck drivers for construction trucking needs

For contractors, the process starts by scheduling a job in the TruckTap portal. The schedule includes all the trucks you’ll need for that day and any additional job instructions.

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Deere Extends Warranty on Commercial Worksite Products

With the recent launch of the new small frame G-Series skid steers and compact track loaders, Deere steps up to show confidence in durability across its compact loader and excavator line

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Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One…Anecdotes Masquerading as Data

American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC)

OSHA Silica Final Rule: A Manufacturer’s Perspective

This article isn’t intended to make a stand for or against the ruling, but to make a case for moving forward and working together with the ruling.

The recently introduced MS 360 masonry saw is also equipped with a water system. Its patented water containment system keeps water, slurry and debris controlled; resulting in a nearly dry block or brick for faster utilization.

Skid-Steer Loaders: What Manufacturers Are Doing to Make These Workhorses Even Better

Today there are many decisions to make when you meet with a dealer to buy the machine you want.

Once an uncomplicated machine Skid Steer loaders have become sophisticated machines that can handle a wider range of work tasks than another construction machine.

[VIDEO] Highway Work Zone Safety Awareness: Take Time, Stay in Control

In a survey of 800+ U.S. road building construction firms, 39% had experienced a vehicle crash into their work zone in the past year. This video includes survey results plus encourages drivers to take time to stay in control of their vehicles.

[Video] Highway Work Zone Safety Awareness: Take Time, Stay in Control

New Technologies that Protect Construction Workers

Manufacturers are developing new equipment and technologies that help contractors keep their workers safe

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Verizon Expressfleet

Verizon Connect

Designed for small businesses, Verizon's Expressfleet helps owners manage their fleet of vehicles and provides a complete view of a fleet's performance

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ForConstructionPros Video Library

[VIDEO] US Home Sales Jump to Highest Level Since 2010

US housing market continues healthy rebound with April's existing home sales reaching their highest level in six years; plus more construction industry news on the June 9, 2016, edition of Construction News Tracker

[VIDEO] US Home Sales Jump to Highest Level Since 2010

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