Pavement Maintenance & Reconstruction

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Video: Coneqtec MTC Microtrench Cutter

Heavy-duty micro-trencher skid-steer attachment for asphalt and concrete

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Does Cold Curing Water Cause Concrete Surfaces to Crack?

Concrete Industry Management

Do contractors ever heat curing water? Does the surface temperature of flatwork often exceed 75 degrees Fahrenheit to 85 degrees Fahrenheit? Yes. But if the curing water wasn’t heated, would the concrete crack?

One form was was filled to the top. An immersion thermometer was inserted in the slab and the concrete temperature was recorded for two hours and 40 minutes until right after curing water was applied.

CFA Helps Members Manage Total Cost of Risk (TCOR)

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

Managing risk and insurance is always in the top three expenses for a contractor and is much more than just purchasing an insurance policy. The deceiving part about purchasing insurance is that the only visible number is the premium.

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Hamm Oscillation Rollers Boost Density On and Off the Highway

A southwest Missouri asphalt contractor finds oscillation compaction beneficial for increasing density points on both mainline and commercial paving projects.

The Compact Line HD 12 VO and HD 14 VO rollers speed compaction using Hamm oscillation technology.

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[VIDEO] Average Gas & Diesel Prices Expected to Drop

Average cost of gasoline and diesel fuel has dropped by 6 cents a gallon and is expected to continue; plus more construction industry news on the Aug. 20, 2015, edition of Construction News Tracker

[VIDEO] Average Gas & Diesel Prices Expected to Drop

PulseTech SC-2 Two-station HD Recovery Charger

PulseTech Products Corporation

Works with any 12-volt battery type, including VRLA, AGM, gel and flooded cell

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Video: Stihl TSA 230 Cut-Off Machine

The TSA 230 Cutquik cut-off machine is powered by 36-volt lithium-ion battery technology, providing solid cutting performance in a lightweight, compact package.

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Spec Sheet: Sensera MultiSense Camera MC-30 Series

This solar-powered camera system deploys in minutes to provide remote monitoring and time-lapse imaging

Compact Track Loader Proves a Sweet Addition for Sugar Hill Outdoors

A Takeuchi TL8 compact track loader proves the right tool for this Georgia-based design/build outdoor construction company.

Weighing just over 8,000 lbs. with a tipping load of 6,000 lbs., the TL8 provides the power and maneuverability Sugar Hill Outdoors needs for its residential and commercial landscaping projects.

Soilworks Durasoil Synthetic Dust Suppressant

Durasoil is a high-performance, ultra-pure and ecological dust suppressant that remains active for long periods of time

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Spec Sheet: Penray Total Diesel Fuel System Cleaner

The Total Diesel Fuel System Cleaner dissolves and prevents formation of asphaltenes in diesel fuel, while cleaning other deposits and contaminants from the fuel system.

Construction Contractors Must Remove Poor Performers to Increase Bottom Line

Construction Business Coaching

Re-evalute your construction crews and remove any poor performers who are bringing down their co-workers, you company and your bottom line

When you don’t remove or clean out poor performers, other employees have to put up with them, work around them, cover for them, and make excuses for them. Additionally, your good employees lose respect for a boss who won’t do what’s right in a timely manner and accepts less than the best from his people.

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