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[VIDEO] Trimble GCS900 Grade Control for Bobcat Grader Attachments

The Trimble GCS900 Grade Control System for Bobcat Grader Attachments allows small contractors to work faster and more effectively on projects that require digital designs and 3D machine control.

[Video] Trimble GCS900 Grade Control for Bobcat Grader Attachments

No Doubt About It—Grade Technology Can Help You Make More Money

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Some grading technologies guide operators to grade visually showing them where to cut and fill, and some control the blade or bucket automatically; here’s where each type works best

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[VIDEO] Could Q2 Spending Slide Signal Turning Point for Construction?

Was second quarter construction spending weakness just a coincidental volatility or has construction reached a turning point that has eluded economists' outlooks; plus more industry news on the August 17, 2016 edition of Construction News Tracker

[VIDEO] Could Q2 Spending Slide Signal Turning Point for Construction?

Brochure: Vögele MT 3000-2i Offset Material Transfer Vehicle

The Vögele MT 3000-2i Offset is a powerful, innovative material feeder whose outstanding feature is an uninterrupted, non-contacting material transfer.

Brochure: JCB 3CX Compact Backhoe-loader

Designed for optimum performance on confined jobsites, JCB’s 3CX Compact is just 6’ wide and 9’ high — 35% smaller than the standard 3CX backhoe model.

John Deere Large Frame G Series Loaders

John Deere's large frame G Series skid steers and compact track loaders feature a refined vertical-lift loader boom design that rises higher, reaches fatter and lifts more of quicker and easier loading

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[VIDEO] 2016 Ram 3500 Heavy Duty Towing and Hauling

Towing and hauling footage of the 2016 Ram 3500 Heavy Duty

[Video] 2016 Ram 3500 Heavy Duty Towing and Hauling

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[VIDEO] Watch How 14,260 Concrete Segments were Made for Seattle Tunnel's Outer Wall

This video shows how the precast, curved concrete segments that form the outer wall of the SR 99 Tunnel were made

[VIDEO] Watch How 14,260 Concrete Segments were Made for Seattle Tunnel's Outer Wall

How to Catch More Customers with the Right Bait

Construction Business Coaching

Think of your bid or proposal as tempting bait customers will want to bite; think of your target market as fishing holes with lots of fish who want what your company has to offer

Just like in fishing, when you decide to bid on certain project or customer types, your goal is to catch either big ones or lots of fish. In order to be successful, you have to spend time researching and looking for the right fishing holes (markets) where fish (or customers) bite often.

Robotic Total Station Update

How manufacturer's are making them more contractor friendly.

Workers can accurately locate points regardless of site conditions such as in excavations, sloped areas, or in mud. The instrument can be located at a safe distance from construction traffic and automatically compensate. The worker shown here is carrying the rod with a computer tablet mounted on it.

Selecting Compaction Equipment that Won’t Crush your Profits

Concrete contractors put a ton of faith into their equipment and tools. To avoid downtime and maximize ROI, look for equipment that brings success, from site preparation to the finished work.

Light compaction equipment, including plate compactors and rammers, are good additions to an equipment fleet because of the high ROI potential.

Contractors Make Recommendations Based on Experience

American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC)

Contractors citing previous experience should make their recommendations with the understanding the final decision will be made by the designer and owner.

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