Asphalt Contractor

Material Transfer Vehicle Ensures Caltrans Pilot Project Goes Smoothly

The combination of the Vogele MT 300-2i material transfer vehicle and Intelligent Compaction delivered average target density of 94% and optimal smoothness on California's S.R. 25.

A Vogele MT 3000-2i material transfer vehicle was paired with a new Vision 5200-2i paver with VR 600 screed for the successful pilot project on California's S.R. 25, .

[VIDEO] Vögele MT 3000-2i Material Transfer Vehicle in Action

A birds-eye view of the Vögele MT 3000-2i in action on a California highway.

[Video] Vögele MT 3000-2i Material Transfer Vehicle in Action

Plant Maintenance

Tricky Bridge Repair Calls for a Compact Yet Maneuverable Lifting Solution

Patroon Island Bridge repair project called for a barge-mounted Grove GHC75 telescoping crawler crane working directly below the bridge.

Grove GHC75 3 57acefdddd1a0

ForConstructionPros Video Library

[VIDEO] Caldwell Dura-Lite Composite Beams

Dura-Lite lifting and spreader beams are made of high-strength, lightweight composite material. Here's an overview of the advantages of composite construction vs. steel.

Video: Caldwell Dura-Lite Composite Beams

ForConstructionPros Video Library

[VIDEO] VMAC RAPTAIR-G30 Gas Drive Air Compressor at Work

The G30 gas drive air compressor provides 30-cfm rotary screw air power - with no air tank required.

vmac 57a8b03e28a84

Brochure: Roadtec RP-190/195e/ex Highway-class Pavers

The rubber-tire RP-190 and rubber track RP-195 are powerful, 10-ft. pavers made for highway work.

750K & 850K SmartGrade Crawler Dozers

John Deere's 750K and 850K SmartGrade crawler dozers integrate Topcon 3D-MC2 Grade Control System and fully incorporates it into the machine cabin for precise grading without external masts or cables

JD 750K SmartGrade 1 57cf043ab485f

Free Tool Calculates Estimating Software ROI

Software Advice offers a free calculator to approximate the number of hours your business can save each year by using estimating and takeoff software, as well as how long it will take to recoup the investment

It’s valuable to look not only at how quickly the company will gain back the initial investment in terms of cost-savings, but also at the number of man-hours the estimating team will save.

Construction Employment Increases in Two-thirds of Metro Areas in July

Construction employment increased in 239 of 358 metro areas and decreased or was stagnated in 119

The largest job losses from July 2015 to July 2016 were in Louisville/Jefferson County, Ky.-Ind. followed by New Orleans-Metairie, La., Birmingham- Hoover, Ala. and Anchorage, Alaska

Ground Penetrating Radar is the Key to Concrete Cutting Safety

Geophysical Survey Systems (GSSI)

Simple scanning prevents potentially costly losses.

Scanning is conducted using a handheld device that combines a screen and antenna in one unit. The equipment is small and lightweight, which makes it easily maneuverable.

Two-thirds of Construction Firms Struggling to Find Qualified Craft Workers

While 69% of contractors report trouble finding qualified workers, that's 17% below the 86% that claimed trouble in 2015

Growing demand for construction workers helps explain why 75% of firms report it will continue to be hard, or get harder, to find hourly craft workers this year.

[VIDEO] Time Lapse Paving by Bel Rock Asphalt

Bel Rock Asphalt Paving Inc.

Bel Rock Asphalt Paving in Rockford, Il completed grading and paving of the Con Agra foods parking lot. They put down 5-1/2-in. of HMA in two lifts. 3-in. of base course and 2-1/2-in. of surface mix

[VIDEO] Time Lapse Paving by Bel Rock Asphalt

Page 1029 of 2315