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How to Improve Your Heat-Related Illness Prevention Plan
In 2023 there were more "extreme heat" days in the United States that any previous year on record, and 2024 might still top even that. Facing facts about heat-related illness, and properly protecting asphalt workers is more important than ever before.
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Cat® Soil Compactors: Quality Results Made Easy
Caterpillar
Count on Cat soil compactors for reliable, efficient compaction. Cat compaction technology can help you hit targets with confidence –– no guesswork.
Cat® Soil Compactors: Quality Results Made Easy
Dirt Work
Caterpillar Expert Kevin Coleman Talks About the 'More Machines' During World of Concrete
Caterpillar - Cat
The 255 and 265 CTLs were on exhibit, and we took the time to learn more about these versatile machines.
Editor Lori Ditoro talked with Caterpillar expert Kevin Coleman about the new 255 and 265 CTLs.
Compaction
JCB Launches CT160 and CT260 Tandem Rollers
JCB
The CT160 offers a choice of either a 31.5-in. (800 mm) or a 39.3-in. (1000 mm) drum. The CT260 comes with a 47.2-in. (1200 mm) drum.
The CT160 offers a choice of either a 31.5-in. (800 mm) or a 39.3-in. (1000 mm) drum. The CT260 comes with a 47.2-in. (1200 mm) drum.
Technology
Elecosoft’s Asta University Introduces Powerproject
Elecosoft
Through Asta University, Elecosoft provides colleges and universities with access to Powerproject for free, giving students firsthand experience with a construction scheduling and management package.
Schools that are given usage rights to Powerproject are primarily making it available to students within their engineering and/or construction management departments to better understand the use of technology in construction, particularly in the area of scheduling.
Compaction
Alternative Power, AI & Remote Control in Roadbuilding
The demand for quicker delivery and increased sustainability on projects has placed a heightened focus on the need for large-scale digital transformation in roadbuilding operations.
Road Widener offers the Offset Vibratory Roller, designed for easy operation without the need for extensive training.
Dirt Work
Kubota Launches KX080-5 Compact Excavator
Kubota Tractor Corp.
Equipped with a 66.6-hp (SAE J1995 gross) Kubota engine, the KX080-5 features a digging depth of 15 ft., 1.1 in. and a maximum dumping height of 17 ft., 2.7 in.
Equipped with a 66.6-hp (SAE J1995 gross) Kubota engine, the KX080-5 features a digging depth of 15 ft., 1.1 in. and a maximum dumping height of 17 ft., 2.7 in.
Dirt Work
Hitachi Releases Medium and Large ZAXIS-7 Excavators
Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Inc.
Ranging in operating weight from 58,433 to 192,938 lbs. (26,500 kg to 87,500 kg), the new excavator models include the ZX250LC-7, ZX300LC-7, ZX350LC-7, ZX490LC-7, ZX690LC-7 and ZX890LC-7.
Ranging in operating weight from 58,433 to 192,938 lbs. (26,500 kg to 87,500 kg), the new excavator models include the ZX250LC-7, ZX300LC-7, ZX350LC-7, ZX490LC-7, ZX690LC-7 and ZX890LC-7.
Dirt Work
Selecting High Value Construction Equipment
Join two industry veterans from Caterpillar to uncover the equipment choices that deliver the biggest bang for your buck.
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Technology
STACK Construction Pursuing AI Tools
Stack Construction Technologies
STACK has increased its research and development staff to focus on different ways AI can improve its customers' experience while maintaining the highest standards for accuracy.
STACK will be revealing a variety of experimental AI-centric capabilities that allow contractors to use prompt and response chat, perform automatic area and linear takeoffs, leverage data in schedules and legends in takeoffs, and more.
Dirt Work
4 Money-making Ideas for Your Excavator
Bobcat Co.
Start the new year on the right foot by prioritizing equipment use that will benefit your work and bottom line.
Mini excavators are ideal for clearing, grading and applying fill material to prep pathways with minimal disruption.
Dirt Work
John Deere Introduces 444 G-tier Wheel Loader
John Deere
The versatility and ruggedness of the 444 G-tier are similar to the previously introduced 544 and 644 G-tier machines, but at a lower operating weight and smaller size.
The versatility and ruggedness of the 444 G-tier are similar to the previously introduced 544 and 644 G-tier machines, but at a lower operating weight and smaller size.
Compaction
DEWALT Introduces POWERSHIFT Electric Tools
DEWALT
The system, made up of six concrete tools, uses the same DEWALT POWERSHIFT 554 WH battery and high-speed charger across all tools.
The system, made up of six concrete tools, uses the same DEWALT POWERSHIFT 554 WH battery and high-speed charger across all tools.
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