Asphalt Contractor

Dynamic Launches Insulated Tool Set

Dynamic Tools Inc.

Each tool within the set has been tested to 10,000 AC and is VDE certified to 1,000 VAC in compliance with IEC 60900.

Each tool within the set has been tested to 10,000 AC and is VDE certified to 1,000 VAC in compliance with IEC 60900.

Fleet Electrification: Is Yours Ready to Make the Shift?

Merchants Fleet

What to consider before deciding if your fleet is ready to make the shift into electrification.

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Is Remote Control The Solution To The Operator Shortage?

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Construction is one of those fields that requires workers to be on-site, right? Maybe for certain jobs — but not necessarily for one of the hardest-to-fill positions: equipment operator.

With remote-control technology gaining traction, perhaps the end to the operator shortage problem is finally in sight.

Asphalt Additives: The Plant-Based Revolution

Colorbiotics Innovations

Out in the farmlands of Iowa, business and science team up to deliver innovative RAP additives derived from the versatile soy bean.

A crew on a parking lot project in Indianapolis prepares to lay asphalt that includes Invigorate Additive.

Volvo Showcases Electric Rear Axle for Battery Electric Trucks

The new e-axle allows even more batteries on the truck by integrating the electric motors and the transmission into the rear axle.

The new e-axle allows even more batteries on the truck by integrating the electric motors and the transmission into the rear axle.

Challenges & Opportunities Abound for Solar-Powered Asphalt Production

Norris Asphalt converts their Ottumwa plant operations to solar, saving them money and setting them up for future sustainability goals

8 Basic Safety Tips for Using Boom Lifts

These may seem like common sense, but when it comes to safety, reviewing and following basic safety rules can be the difference between staying safe and an injury.

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Best Practices for Utilizing Non-Destructive Testing for In-Service Bridge Inspection

Visual inspections and non-destructive testing (NDT) tools are both key to ensuring bridge safety during routine inspections.

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6 Ways to Prevent Falls at Construction Sites

O'Keeffe's Company

Companies’ goals should be to attain zero casualties on injuries and deaths in construction sites—a goal that can only be possible if the proper measures to prevent falls are always in place.

Companies’ goals should be to attain zero casualties on injuries and deaths in construction sites—a goal that can only be possible if the proper measures to prevent falls are always in place.

Protecting Wheel-Ends Critical in Off-Highway, Severe-Duty Applications

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC

Fleet managers and operators need to protect wheel-ends in off-highway and severe-duty applications, where dust and dirt can accumulate quickly and damage components.

While standard chambers are manufactured with drain holes to prevent buildup of corrosive moisture inside, there’s an added risk of these holes becoming clogged by dirt or debris on trucks that operate in environments like construction sites.

Made In America: The Role Of Surface Preparation in US Construction

National Flooring Equipment

Many contractors think that there is a one size fits all solution to floor preparation, but this isn’t the case. Each floor is laid down in a different way, using different materials to best suit the application.

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Plant Maintenance

Extend the Life of Your Crack Repair with Proper Preparation

Cracks that are not properly cleaned prior to repair simply cannot protect a pavement over the long term

After vegetation has been killed, the crack needs to be cleaned out. A hot air lance ensures the crack is clean and dry.

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