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[VIDEO] Construction Continues to Drive US Economy

The construction industry accounted for nearly 18% of the new jobs added in March as skilled laborers are still in need; plus more industry news on the April 14, 2016, edition of Construction News Tracker

[VIDEO] Construction Continues to Drive US Economy

Trimble Spectra Precision LT52 Point and Crossline Laser

Combines a five-beam laser pointer with a horizontal and vertical crossline laser into one tool for interior construction applications

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Caterpillar F Series Excavators

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313F, 315F, 316F and 318F complete Cat’s launch of its Tier 4 Final 11- to 90-ton tracked excavator family

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Michigan Contractor Helps Install Long-term Solution to Flint Water Crisis

Contractor uses a customized trench shoring solution to install 13 miles of 60-in.-diameter pipe for the Karegnondi Water Authority pipeline

Zito Construction is installing 50-ft.-long sections of 60-in.-diameter steel spiral-weld pipe 13 miles along the main transmission line of the KWA pipeline project. The boundaries of the new water supply will encompass over 2,400 sq. miles and over a half million people.

7th Year in Row Aztec CO EPA Certification Best in Industry

Aztec Products Inc.

Aztec celebrates seven straight years as the cleanest 603cc engine in the industry.

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Energy Bust Powers Down Heavy-Equipment Sales

Millican spotted an opportunity several years ago when shale-oil production soared in western North Dakota. He bought three Caterpillar generators for roughly $138,000 each and rented them to oil-production firms needing mobile electric power.

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GSA Adopts SITES Rating System for Capital Construction Program

U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

SITES is designed to define what a sustainable site is and, ultimately, elevate the value of landscapes in the built environment. The rating system provides a metrics based approach to important concepts like ecosystem services and green infrastructure.

SDLG Returns to bauma with Upgraded Product Line, Broader Global Reach

SDLG North America

Company displays a range of top-selling products plus a number of new launches

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Is There a Future for Fabric-Formed Concrete Structures?

This is Part 2 of a two-part article on the use of flexible formworks for forming concrete structures. Part 1 appeared in the February/March 2016 issue of Concrete Contractor and introduced this unique method of forming concrete.

Figure 1. Exterior view of the Schultz Residence .

Prepare Early for OSHA’s Silica Dust Regulations

Last month OSHA issued the final rule on silica dust exposure. Here's what you need to know and how you can prepare to be in compliance.

Formed Finish Not a Structural Concern

Concrete Foundations Association (CFA)

The Concrete Foundations Association explains the references supporting the decisions to form cast-in-place concrete with any material and why aluminum is not a structural concern when used as the form.

Lines formed by the bubbling and subsequent movement of hydrogen at the interface of new, untreated aluminum forms and concrete prior to initial set are commonly misunderstood as cracks. This wall is more than fifteen years old and exposed throughout its duration with no protective coating. It is a yard wall formed for the sole purpose of pre-treating new aluminum forms, a process they no longer use due to manufacturer pre-treatments.

Excavators and Loaders Prove They're Built for Branch Highways

After renting the machines, Branch Highways chose to purchase Doosan excavators and wheel loaders to work on its highway and heavy projects

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