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VIDEO: Bobcat MX Extendable Arm Option

The clamp-ready Bobcat extendable arm option provides an additional 30 inches of reach compared to standard arms so you can reach farther with less repositioning.

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VIDEO: Bobcat Hydraulic X Change System

Hydraulic X-Change maintains optimal “pin-on” bucket geometry so arm and bucket forces are not compromised.

VIDEO: Bobcat Hydraulic X Change System

[VIDEO]Caterpillar Grade With Assist Automates Excavator Digging

New Grade with Assist function automatically controls boom and bucket angles to hold the excavator cutting edge precisely on grade. Operator only controls the speed of the cut with the stick

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New Cat Automated Grade Controls Usher in More Efficient Excavators

Caterpillar’s Grade with Assist addition to Accugrade takes over boom and bucket control to reach target grades 30% faster than unaided excavators

Caterpillar estimates its new Grade With Assist feature, that automates bucket and stick functions to follow a preset grade without need for operator control, can help an excavator operator hit grade targets 45% faster than machines without digital assist.

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[VIDEO] Long-term Highway Funding One Step Closer

The House approved a 6-year infrastructure funding measure by a vote of 363-64; plus more construction industry news on the November 12, 2015, edition of Construction News Tracker

[VIDEO] Long-term Highway Funding One Step Closer

Interviewing Questions Worth Asking

Here are 28 interview questions that can help construction contractors find the candidates best fitted for their companies

It’s important to tailor your questions to your company and needs. Don’t be “cavalier” by asking questions about the workers’ personal life and situation, most of this is out of bounds legally.

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Brass Knuckle Safety Products

Brass Knuckle SmartShell BKCR4499 gloves feature a machine-knit, ultra-high molecular-weight polyethylene shell with ANSI cut level 4 protection and a strength-to-weight ratio that is eight to 15 times higher than steel

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How to Maintain Your Earth Drills for Maximum Uptime

Too often when it comes to properly maintaining earth drills, operators forget the importance of daily and monthly inspections. Forgoing regular maintenance leads to trouble onsite with either declined drilling performance or a complete breakdown.

While fully engaged, a gap should appear between the throttle lever and the handle mount on each side. Adjust the lever by bending it, if the lever touches the handle to achieve full engine power.

[VIDEO] Personal Protective Equipment Basics - Hand & Arm Protection

In this video, Pete Rice provides an 8-point checklist of questions to ask yourself before using any hand and arm protection

[VIDEO] Personal Protective Equipment Basics - Hand & Arm Protection

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[VIDEO] Project Management - How To Manage Your Project Priorities

Learn how to control, monitor and escalate your project priorities to ensure all tasks are on track at all times

[VIDEO] Project Management - How To Manage Your Project Priorities

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2015 ACI Excellence In Concrete Construction Award Winners

The ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards provides a platform to recognize concrete projects at the forefront of innovation and technology, and showcases these projects to inspire excellence in concrete design and construction around the world.

2015 ACI Excellence In Concrete Construction Award Winners

Insights to Effective Interviewing

Contractors need to understand what they are looking for in knowledge, skill, experience, values and personality when interviewing possible employees

nterviewing today is perhaps more difficult than ever, but with some solid preparation for the five areas presented in this article and a strategy to ascertain how a candidate matches up to the five areas, a contractor can greatly increase his or her success with hiring best-matched workers.

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