Turbocharged Construction
Racing to construct a hot-rod drag strip, a sitework contractor conforms to a tight schedule and even tighter tolerances.
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A Digital Direction
A Washington contractor shifts to 2D machine automation for safe, precise site prep.
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Deere Rolls Out Two New Wheeled Excavators
Both units have fuel-efficient 5.2-L diesel
engines rated at 159 hp, with the 190D W weighing in at 44,974 lbs. and the
220D W at 51,368 lbs. when both are equipped with two-piece booms and front and
rear outriggers.
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SOKKIA Announces the GSR1700 CSX L1 GNSS Receiver
The
ultra-reliable 28-channel L1 GSR1700 CSX receiver tracks GPS and GLONASS
signals, eliminating observation range and line-of-sight limitations, making it
a great addition to conventional surveying.
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Bobcat Introduces the Toolcat 5610
Toolcat
utility work machines accomplish many of the same tasks as a compact tractor,
attachment carrier, compact loader, utility vehicle and more.
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Eight Case Power and Equipment Dealership Locations Announced
Case
Construction Equipment announced it has completed the acquisition of select
assets of Western Power & Equipment of Vancouver, Wash.
As a result of the acquisition, the company is now called Case Power and
Equipment. With eight locations in California,
Nevada, Oregon
and Washington,
each dealership sells, rents and services Case construction and industrial
equipment.
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Alternate Routes: Faces & Facades
In the midst of urban renewal in downtown Raleigh, North
Carolina, photographer Doug Van de Zande decided to
visually document the scenes of demolition and construction.
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Money Matters: The Right Time to Refinance
Most contractors wish they had no debt.
Unfortunately, the equipment they need to complete their work is expensive, and
many of them gradually go into debt as they acquire equipment.
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Virtual Stringline: A New Text for Machine Control
I recently ran across a new textbook aimed at introducing machine control concepts. Titled “Make More Money with Construction Machine Control: A ‘How To’ Manual for Site Prep Contractors,” it is a well-developed 80-page book. Because I am unaware of anything like this on the market, I have reviewed the text for Site Prep’s readers.
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