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5 Tips to Improved Hydraulic Hammer Operation

Notoriously self-destructive hydraulic hammers require finessing manufacturers’ operating instructions to fit ever-changing demolition working conditions where the difference between a job well done and misuse can be a matter of inches.

Get good at finding cracks near the edges of things to set the breaker point on. If the target doesn’t break, reposition at another spot closer to the edge.

Overcoming Rising Costs Through Lowering Mistakes

Contractors cannot control the price of oil, steel, equipment costs, etc. but we can control all that we are responsible for once the people, materials, equipment and tools are in production.

For Tailgate Talk

NAPSA Develops a Spanish Training Program, ¡Nosotros Hablaremos Español!

North American Power Sweeping Association (NAPSA)

NAPSA announces the Spanish version of their Certified Sweeper Operator Parking Lot course.

Parking Lot Cleaning Tools to Improve Efficiency

A closer look into blowers and how the equipment can improve productivity.

A stand-on blower will provide the most airflow, have the best maneuverability and one operator can do the job of several workers with backpacks.

National Pavement Expo Meets Again

Manufacturers and pavers of all stripes convened in the Tar Heel state to learn about business-related best practices, see new equipment and connect with industry peers.

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Vendor Procurement Systems — Bane or Boon?

World Sweeping Association

WSA explores vendor procurement systems for sweeping contractors.

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SMITH SPS10 DCS Scarifiers

Smith Equipment

SMITH's SPS10 DCS High-Production Scarifier is ideal for removing tough pavement markings and levelling trip hazards.

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Children with Medical Complexities Beneficiaries of 2022 Good Neighbor Award

Maul Paving donates time and material to Almost Home Kids, resulting in this year’s Good Neighbor Award.

Maul Paving completes a donation of preventative maintenance on the parking lot, and provides an ongoing commitment to Almost Home Kids.

Continual Improvement on Website, The Swan Company Achieves Best of the Web Award

The company frequently updates website to create a branding tool to educate customers.

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Earth Road Inc. Asphalt Dairy Farm Paving Project Wins Best Marketing Award

The company pays homage to local farmers through brief marketing video while showcasing their paving work.

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2022 Pavement Award Recipients

Announcing the 12 individuals and companies that have made a significant impact in the pavement maintenance industry for the 2022 Pavement Awards.

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TYMCO Recognized for Innovative Regenerative Air Sweeper

The 2022 Pavement Alan Curtis Industry Service Award is presented to B.W. Young, founder of TYMCO, for the invention of the regenerative air sweeper technology.

The first air sweeper, originally called the air flow sweeper, was developed in 1965 to meet the needs of the road construction industry.

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