Cutting Heavy Equipment Fuel Use
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 1, 2024
Cutting Heavy Equipment Fuel Use ccapoccia Fri, 03/01/2024 - 16:59 The cost of diesel fuel remains a primary concern for contractors in the construction industry.
Common Types of Crane Lifting Equipment
Construction Marketing
JANUARY 11, 2024
Not all cranes can lift all loads, but that’s where crane lifting equipment comes in. Lifting equipment can greatly expand the capabilities of cranes, making them safer and more efficient in almost every scenario. They allow workers to move and transport incredibly heavy, bulky and awkward loads without the risk of injury.
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Inside Current Builders' Transportation Logistics Strategy
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 18, 2020
Inside Current Builders' Transportation Logistics Strategy. How one general contractor, Current Builders, safely and efficiently transports heavy machinery, equipment, and building materials to and from its jobsites. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 08/18/2020 - 12:51.
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How To Properly Transport A Crane
Construction Marketing
MARCH 24, 2022
Transporting heavy machinery, like a crate, is no walk in the park. It requires a ton of effort in order to avoid damage to the equipment. Such loads can be too heavy and difficult to transport using the traditional methods. Such loads can be too heavy and difficult to transport using the traditional methods.
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Heavy Equipment: 5 Different Types And Uses In Construction
Construction Marketing
MAY 7, 2021
With so much heavy equipment in the construction industry, it’s normal to get confused about their uses. Some equipment is for large-scale operations, and others are for smaller projects. . Building and construction, whether it’s for structures or roads, requires multiple types of heavy equipment. 2) Bulldozer Or Dozer.
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How to Safely Transport Equipment
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 25, 2020
Trailer safety regulations protect equipment and people: One mishap could mean the difference between completing a job effectively or endangering the driver and others on the road. Low-boy equipment trailer safety techniques do not stray far from decades-long recommendations. Users understand that…
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7 Tips For Finding The Right Heavy Equipment Dealer
Construction Marketing
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Managing a contraction site or other related projects requires investing in heavy equipment like excavators, bulldozers, backhoes, trenchers, graders, and compactors, among others. Generally, heavy equipment helps reduce the overall costs of a project. . Here are some tips for finding the right heavy equipment dealer. .
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The Market Trends Driving the Transportation Industry in 2021
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 12, 2021
The Market Trends Driving the Transportation Industry in 2021. As the turbulent economy of 2020 enters its final stretch, businesses are experiencing uneven patterns of equipment investment demand depending on which market sectors they serve. Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 02/12/2021 - 07:19.
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Checklist for transporting construction equipment
Lets Build
JANUARY 10, 2019
Construction equipment does a great job of doing everything we need it to do without the help of any other equipment. However, there’s one thing that construction equipment can’t do on. When it comes to digging holes, grading land, moving massive material and prepping the earth for a giant project, they are the lone wolves.
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Hydraulic Trailer Technology: Changing the Dimensions of Transportation System
The Constructor
OCTOBER 23, 2020
Transportation of overweight and over-dimensional consignments weighing more than several hundred tons is a big challenge for heavy-duty freight.
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Four Tips For Successful Equipment Transport
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
Improper moving and storage of heavy equipment can cause damage and mechanical faults, which then could cause project delays and a number of other issues. Here are a few tips from A-1 Auto Transport for transporting equipment. Avoid wide-load designations Equipment such as crawler dozers, wheel…
What Are The Popular Heavy Equipment Used On Most Jobs
Construction Marketing
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
No matter the size, any agricultural property, mining operation, or construction project needs heavy equipment. Of course, heavy equipment’s diversity in terms of applications and size can be of great help. The face of agriculture, mining, and construction have changed, thanks to heavy equipment and plant. Check them out below.
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Renewable Transport Services Adding Over 90 Jobs In Indiana
Business Facilities
JULY 23, 2021
Trucking company Renewable Transport Services will invest more than $20M to upgrade and equip its 100,000-square-foot Indianapolis facility. Read: Renewable Transport Services Adding Over 90 Jobs In Indiana at BusinessFacilities.com.
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Transportation of Concrete (Top 9 Methods)
Civiconcepts
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
In concrete production, Transportation of Concrete is a significant activity, and it is done by a variety of methods and types of equipment. Since the time taken in the transportation of concrete mainly depends on the initial setting time and the need for workability at the site, it should be a design parameter.
New Program Helps Transport Fleets Upgrade to Safer Trucks
Construction Equipment
JUNE 25, 2020
The Fleet Advantage Safety First Program has been developed to help transportation fleets upgrade into newer trucks with advanced safety features. Fleet Advantage is a truck fleet business analytics, equipment financing, and lifecycle cost-management company. Under the program, Fleet Advantage…
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[VIDEO] ARTBA Names Transportation Contest Winners
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 12, 2021
A Cornell University student, a high schooler from California, a college student at the University of Southern California (USC) and a high schooler from Washington state are the winners of the 10th annual American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s (ARTBA) “Student Transportation…
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Autonomous Transport: Hype vs. Reality
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 26, 2021
Creating autonomous transport systems is hard enough but proving that the system is safe to customers and legislators is proving as great a challenge, says Dr. Luca Delgrossi, Head of Technology at Volvo Autonomous Solutions. Developing vehicles that can travel anywhere on their own is the jackpot…
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Find Your Equipment Acquisition Strategy
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 27, 2017
The decision to purchase, lease or rent equipment is a challenge that businesses of all sizes must face, and there are several factors that need to be taken into consideration to make the best choice for your business.
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Land Moving Equipment
CivilJungle
JULY 13, 2022
Land Moving Equipment. Land-moving equipment are commonly used and are indispensable. Some commonly used land moving equipment are listed below. While transporting heavy or bulky materials, conveyors are useful. Heavy materials are lifted and transported to other places with the help of the cranes. Bulldozers.
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How to Keep Your Work Trucks Safe From Damage
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
After all, it’s the indispensable role of transportation equipment to move new materials, supplies and machinery in and unwanted excess dirt, debris and other refuse out. . Tue, 02/16/2021 - 07:37. Work trucks and other essential construction vehicles are an integral part of any productive jobsite.
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How to Keep Your Work Trucks Safe From Damage
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
After all, it’s the indispensable role of transportation equipment to move new materials, supplies and machinery in and unwanted excess dirt, debris and other refuse out. . Tue, 02/16/2021 - 07:37. Work trucks and other essential construction vehicles are an integral part of any productive jobsite.
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9 Best Methods of Transportation of Concrete
Learn Civil Engineering
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
What Is Transportation of Concrete? Transportation of concrete means the transferring or moving of concrete from the place of mixing to the construction site. The concrete is mixed in the construction site or away from the construction site depending upon the type of the construction process as well as the amount of concrete required.
7 Construction Equipment Sharing Services
Lets Build
MARCH 21, 2017
A 2015 study in the United States revealed that as many as around 70% of government’s heavy construction equipment remains unused. In fact, the government equipment that’s sitting inactive for years in one state is, in a huge demand in another. What is the role of an equipment sharing service? Why using a sharing service.
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All About of Construction Equipment | Types of Construction Equipment | Machines Used in Construction | Heavy-Duty Equipment
CivilJungle
DECEMBER 31, 2021
What is Construction Equipment? Construction tasks, earthwork operations are easily executed with the help of construction equipment. Construction machinery is used in construction projects and Construction equipment are used in building construction. Types of Construction Equipment. Earth Moving Equipment.
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Winners Announced for 2020 America’s Transportation Awards
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Projects overseen by the Washington State Department of Transportation and Georgia Department of Transportation took home top honors at the 2020 America’s Transportation Awards. Those national winners each receive $10,000 cash awards donated to a charity or scholarship of their choosing. WSDOT won…
Earthmoving Equipment With Picture
CivilJungle
JULY 13, 2022
What is Earthmoving Equipment? As the name might suggest, earth-moving equipment generally refers to any piece of heavy machinery that can move and grade soil and rock. What Are the Equipment Used for Earthwork? What Are the Equipment Used for Earthwork? Types of Earthmoving Equipment. Dump Trucks. Bulldozers.
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Autonomous Transport Will Happen in Quarries, Light Mining First
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
While strides have been taken in the switch to hybrid and all-electric drive, creating autonomous transport is proving hard to perfect, according to an article on the Volvo CE website. Because of this, the move to autonomous machines will not be a case of replacing an operator with a machine.…
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Which is the best equipment to use for mining?
Lets Build
MARCH 9, 2017
Few of us really take the time to consider the types of equipment that is used in the mining industry. All mining equipment comes with its own specific set of jobs and settings to ensure a streamlined process is carried out at all times. Here are some of the best types of mining equipment used in the mining industry today….
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Transportation Construction to Decline 5.5% in 2021: ARTBA
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 10, 2020
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) forecasts a 5.5-percent percent decline in transportation construction in 2021. The forecast is included in the organization’s annual forecast. The value of construction is expected to drop from $294.2 billion to $278.1 The major…
What is Equipment Floater Insurance for Contractors?
Levelset
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
With the amount of money you invest in tools and equipment, it’s crucial to protect those assets no matter where you go. Whichever route you choose, you can get some peace of mind by exploring and purchasing coverage through an equipment floater. . What is an equipment floater? Who needs equipment floater insurance?
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Transportation Market to Grow 5 Percent: ARTBA
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 5, 2019
transportation infrastructure market is expected to grow at least 5 percent next year, according to the annual economic forecast released Dec. 4 by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). The real market growth for 2020 is being fueled by increased…
Funding Your Equipment Acquisition Strategy
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 15, 2016
The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act was passed, authorizing more than $200 billion for highway projects and $70 billion for public-transportation-related projects.
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7 Tips for Prepping Your Fleet for the Busy Season
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 16, 2019
Before hauling crawler excavators or wheel loaders to your jobsite, ensure the transport and towing vehicles are in good working condition this winter. . If you see any cracks, stretches or fatigued links in your tie-down equipment, remove them from service. All pins and.
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New Volvo Demo Center Showcases Autonomous Transport
Construction Equipment
MARCH 2, 2021
Volvo Construction Equipment is building a testing and demo center at its Customer Center in Eskilstuna, Sweden, dedicated to testing and demonstrating the latest innovations in sustainable power, connectivity, and autonomous solutions. It plans to complete the area by the fall. The area will cover…
ARTBA Transportation Safety Program Now ANSI Accredited
Construction Equipment
MAY 7, 2018
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) announced today the Safety Certification for Transportation Project Professionals (SCTPP) Program, launched in late 2016, has been accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) under the ISO/IEC 17024:2012 international standard.
How to Ensure a Secure Load
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 16, 2017
Transporting heavy equipment is no small feat. Proper hauling practices, such as using the right size of transport and towing vehicles and correctly loading, positioning and securing equipment, will help minimize loading issues that slow your productivity.
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Voters Approve 94 Percent of Transportation Initiatives
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 6, 2020
Voters in 18 states have approved a record 94 percent of state and local ballot initiatives to date, providing an additional $14 billion in one-time and recurring revenue for transportation improvements throughout the country, according to an analysis by the American Road & Transportation…
"Talking" Trend: Transportation Agencies Turn to Podcasts
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
Podcasts are not new, but they are gaining new attention from transportation agencies that are using them to talk about transportation policies and trends, and general road and agency information. According to the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Talking…
81 Nos of List Use Construction Tools and Pieces of Equipment
CivilJungle
JULY 29, 2020
Civil Engineering Tools and Equipment. List of Construction Tools and Pieces of Equipment. Concrete Mixer Trucks To transport the RMC from plant to site. Dumpers A dump truck is a vehicle designed to transport bulk material, often in construction. Forklift To lift and transport materials. is provided.
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ARTBA Adds Transportation Hall of Fame Inductees
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 4, 2019
Four individuals were inducted into the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) 2019 Hall of Fame, honored for making contributions to transportation development. Inductees included Fred Fehsenfeld Sr., Peter Ruane, Ethel A. Birchland and William Boyd Burgett. …
Volvo Autonomous Trucks to Begin Transporting Goods
Construction Equipment
JUNE 14, 2019
Volvo’s electric, autonomous vehicle, Vera, will form part of an integrated solution to transport goods from a logistics center to a port terminal in Gothenburg, Sweden. This assignment is a result of a collaboration between Volvo Trucks and DFDX, a ferry and logistics company. Volvo’s trucks will…
5 Advantages of Small & Midsize Wheel Loaders
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 14, 2016
Many equipment owners associate wheel loaders with being durable, versatile machines because they can withstand long hours of use, transport heavy payloads and operate multiple attachments.
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Voters Support Investment In Transportation
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 9, 2018
Voters showed their support for transportation infrastructure investments in the recent election, approving 272, or 79 percent, of 346 state and local ballot measures, according to an analysis by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). The initiatives will generate over…
Highway Transportation Funding on the Block?
Construction Equipment
JULY 13, 2018
The Fiscal Times reports that on Tuesday July 10, Senators Mike Lee, Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz introduced their Transportation Empowerment Act S. 3190 in an effort to dramatically reduce the federal government's participation in keeping the country's transportation system funded and maintained.
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