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Improve Equipment Maintenance with Information Technology

by Talmage Wagstaff | Mar 25, 2020
Equipment | Heavy Equipment | Project Management | Technology

As CMMS systems, mobile device management and remote technical assistance prove their indispensable roles in equipment maintenance, some mechanics are trading screwdrivers for handheld scanners without much of an argument.

Patent That Idea: How to Navigate Patenting Construction Innovations

by James F. Herkenhoff | Mar 25, 2020
Markets | Tools

A contractor may have many ideas about equipment and process improvements, but how can they tell whether an idea is good enough to patent? Here are some questions a construction professional should consider to help make this determination.

Hire Safer Drivers With New Tool to Identify Drug and Alcohol Violations

The opening of the FMCSA Clearinghouse is a big step toward giving employers the ability to hire new employees without the chance of an unresolved drug or alcohol violation in their past.

World’s Largest 3D-Printed Statue Unveiled at CONEXPO-CON/AGG

by Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) | Mar 11, 2020
Equipment | Training

CONEXPO-CON/AGG, the largest construction trade show in North America, unveiled a 3D printed statue of a female construction worker to represent the growing role women play in the construction industry.

Four Safety Measures When Transporting Heavy Equipment

by David Zile | Mar 11, 2020
Equipment | Fleet Management | Heavy Equipment | Vehicles

Here are some of the many considerations all heavy equipment movers should address before beginning the journey. Arriving at the destination intact is the primary objective, and point-to-point safety must be the first concern.

Understanding Total Cost of Equipment Ownership

by Bret Kasubke | Mar 10, 2020
Equipment | Finance | Fleet Management

Knowing the total cost of ownership for each asset is critical to making strategic, data-driven fleet decisions that impact the bottom line. Those decisions include which brand to purchase, whether to purchase new or used, when to dispose of an asset for maximum ROI and when to rent instead of own.

Construction Technology and Software Rundown: March 13, 2020

by Marla McIntyre | Mar 10, 2020
Fleet Management | Productivity | Technology

Here's a rundown of the latest in construction technology and software.

Battery-Operated Light Equipment Will Decrease Emissions, Trip Hazards, Vibration and Noise on Jobsites

by Andrew Plowman | Mar 8, 2020
Equipment | OSHA | Safety | Tools

Exposure to emissions, trip hazards, vibration and noise continues to create prevalent health concerns for professionals in the construction trades. Cordless light equipment offers many benefits, including the ability to eliminate common hazards on the jobsite.

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Improve Equipment Maintenance with Information Technology

Patent That Idea: How to Navigate Patenting Construction Innovations

Hire Safer Drivers With New Tool to Identify Drug and Alcohol Violations

World’s Largest 3D-Printed Statue Unveiled at CONEXPO-CON/AGG

Four Safety Measures When Transporting Heavy Equipment

Understanding Total Cost of Equipment Ownership

Construction Technology and Software Rundown: March 13, 2020

Battery-Operated Light Equipment Will Decrease Emissions, Trip Hazards, Vibration and Noise on Jobsites

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