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Grade Control: It’s Not Just for Earthworks Contractors Anymore

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Smaller commercial and residential contractors involved in commercial and even civil construction projects are adopting grade control as a best practice, facilitated by technology.

Excavators and other equipment with machine control are becoming a common sight on more types and sizes of projects.

What's New at Trimble Dimensions 2023

Trimble Solutions USA

Trimble partners with Microsoft by harnessing Azure AI, plus announcements regarding autonomy, integrations within the Trimble Construction One platform and a focus on small contractors.

Trimble CEO Rob Painter kicks off Trimble Dimensions 2023.

Radial or Bias: Which Tires Are Right for Your Wheel Loader?

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Wheel loader performance rides on the right tire selection. Get tips on when to choose radial versus bias tires along with guidelines on proper tire pressure.

Wheel loader performance rides on the right tire selection. Get tips on when to choose radial versus bias tires along with guidelines on proper tire pressure.

Walk Your Plans Offers Blueprint Projection Services

Walk Your Plans

The company utilizes a multifaceted projection approach, displaying building plans on the floor as well as the adjacent wall, providing elevation readings such as countertops, windows and built-in bookshelf heights.

The company utilizes a multifaceted projection approach, displaying building plans on the floor as well as the adjacent wall, providing elevation readings such as countertops, windows and built-in bookshelf heights.

Software for Pavement Contractors

Emerging software products from Pittbos and PavementSoft are aimed at the unique workflow of asphalt contractors help to bid, win, and complete more work.

Pittbos starts with takeoff and extends all the way through to invoicing.

Using Data Analysis to Improve Pavement Smoothness

A case study on the Big Island of Hawaii reveals how a quality control department can use existing tools and equipment to support innovative project engineering.

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Hops & Highways: PAVE/X + Blacktop Banter Kickoff Party Details

Marvin Joles with Blacktop Banter and Wis-Coat Asphalt Maintenance joins us this week to talk about PAVE/X, the importance of networking and the exciting Blacktop Banter + PAVE/X kickoff party in San Antonio

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Caterpillar 304 Mini Excavator with TRS4

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All TRS models are standardized with an auxiliary TRSAux1 hydraulic function at the bottom.

All TRS models are standardized with an auxiliary TRSAux1 hydraulic function at the bottom.

Bobcat Skid-Steer Inventors Inducted Into Hall of Fame

In 1957, the Kellers built a three-wheeled loader with two drive wheels in front and a caster wheel in the rear – the precursor to the modern skid-steer loader.

New inductees or their family members placed their names on illuminated hexagons in the museum’s Gallery of Icons. Members of the Keller family represented Cyril and Louis in this symbolic ceremony.

High-End Builder Finds Robotic Solution for Historic Demolition Project

Jamba turned to a Brokk 160 robotic demolition machine to demolish the historic Belvedere Lava House.

With the Brokk machine Jamba Construction demolished 1,200 cubic yards of concrete and lava, completing 60% of the overall demolition.

New Holland Announces ML Series Small Articulated Loaders

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This new line consists of five small articulated loader models: the ML12, ML12T, ML15, ML22X and ML23.

This new line consists of five small articulated loader models: the ML12, ML12T, ML15, ML22X and ML23.

Heavy Equipment Undercarriage & Track Advancements

Tread designs and rubber compounding define recent trends, leading to longer-lasting, smoother running tracks.

Deere recently updated its small dozer 450, 550, and 650 P-Tier models to boost productivity and operator comfort while lowering operating costs.

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