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Report: 79% of Construction Firms Plan to Hire in 2019 Despite Labor Shortage

Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)

Almost an equal percentage are worried about their ability to locate and hire qualified workers

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Reduce Construction Workplace Injuries with Wearable Technology

Fatigue research report shows the value of wearable technology in the workplace to monitor fatigue levels of workers to reduce injuries and increase productivity

According to the National Safety Council, a typical U.S. company with 1,000 employees can expect to lose more than $1 million each year to fatigue.

Simplified Grade Control Promises Rapid Returns

1D and 2D grade control continues to advance in earthmoving machines while serving as an entry point into digital site technology

The Case SiteControl CoPilot system was developed for use with M-Series dozers and allows operators to set a desired slope/grade reference, and automatically holds that grade/slope without the need for lasers, masts or GPS.

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[VIDEO] Customer Shares Benefits, Expectations of Cat Next-generation Mini-excavators

Carter Schlumberger and Ray Simpson of Savage Excavation share their impressions from their experience with Caterpillar’s new 308 CR mini-excavator

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[VIDEO] Distinctive Features of Caterpillar’s 308 CR and 310 Mini-excavators

Caterpillar’s Greg Worley describes the differences, and commonalities, between the next-generation 308 compact radius and 310 standard tailswing mini-excavators

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[VIDEO] Stick Steer Brings Joystick Steering to Caterpillar’s 1- to 2-ton Mini-excavators

Caterpillar’s Jason Becker describes how Stick Steer works on the 301.5, 301.7 CR, 301.8 and 302 CR mini-excavators

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[VIDEO] Caterpillar 1- to 2-ton “Micro Excavators” Deliver Enhanced Ease of Service

Caterpillar’s 301.5, 301.7 CR, 301.8 and 302 CR “micro” excavators are designed to ensure maximum durability, as well as ease of access to all service points around the machine

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Meeker Transfer Conveyor

Meeker Equipment Co. Inc.

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How to Avoid a Costly Shutdown at Your Asphalt Plant

Understanding and paying attention to asphalt system life cycle management can help you plan for, and avoid, a breakdown

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AGC Safety & Health Conference

Join industry professionals (Jan. 16-18) in development of regulatory and legislative activity, development and creation of new safety training programs and products, and hear the latest initiatives from OSHA and other industry experts

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How to Prepare Pavement for Surface Treatments

Proper surface preparation can extend the life of your surface treatment

The first element of preparation is to plan the work when the weather cooperates. Most chip seal operations, for example, require an air temperature of 70 degrees F or warmer.

Switching to LNG Can Simplify Life for Asphalt Manufacturers

Two vertical LNG storage tanks, with a combined 28,000 gallons of capacity, were installed when the California Commercial Asphalt plant in Lake Elsinore, CA was transitioned to LNG as a fuel source. CLEANCOR LNG worked with the company and local permitting authorities to make the required changes in the air permits to enable the switch to LNG.

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