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Study: Not All Infrastructure is Broken; Targeting Needed to Fix What Is

‘Spreading federal dollars around to fund short-term, shovel-ready projects without a sense of national purpose or priority will not get the nation where it needs to be’

Over the past 60 years, government spending on infrastructure has generally tracked growth of the U.S. economy. Total public spending on infrastructure as a share of gross domestic product (GDP), normalized in 2014 dollars, has been relatively stable since 1956.

American Concrete Pavement Association Presents Sustainable Practices Recognition Award

American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA)

The ACPA has presented its Sustainable Practices Recognition Award to Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. and the Kansas Department of Transportation for their team effort in recognizing and prioritizing sustainable construction practices.

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Bosch GSH27-26 Brute Turbo Breaker Hammer with GPS Tracking and Retrofit Option

Bosch Power Tools & Accessories

The world’s first breaker hammer with GPS tracking makes sure jobsite managers know where this tool is at all times, GPS25-4 retrofit option fits SDS-max hammers

Bosch Brute Turbo

NXT Level DL

Laticrete International, Inc.

NXT Level DL (Decorative Leveler) is designed for use as a durable and attractive interior wear surface topping or a high performance underlayment.

Nxt

Construction Fatalities Up 6% in 2016

Construction industry again had the highest number of fatalities in all industries with 991 worker deaths, according to the 2016 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries

The construction industry represented 19.9% of all worker deaths in 2016 and 22.2% of all private industry worker deaths.

ARTBA Foundation Names 2017 Transportation Development Hall of Fame Honorees

A Massachusetts transportation contractor, a Virginia-based engineer, and the long-time chief of the federal Bureau of Public Roads are the 2017 inductees

NYC Bill Would Consider Contractors' Financial Situation when Awarding Damages in Construction Fatalities

Contractor groups denounce proposed bill's sliding scale when awarding damages in construction-fatality cases

Caterpillar PM300 Series Cold Planers

Caterpillar - Cat

The PM300 Series is ideal for small-to-medium jobsites where compact dimensions, optimum maneuverability and high production capabilities are required.

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[VIDEO] Manbasket Attachment Turns MRT Rotating Telehandlers Into Capable Work Platforms

The MRT Series rotating telehandlers feature an optional manbasket attachment that turns the machine into a mobile elevated work platform, as well as a remote control option that allows the machine to be controlled from the basket or from the ground.

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[VIDEO] Ideal Crane Meets Customer Demand with Manitou MRT Rotating Telehandlers

Rental Editor Jenny Lescohier interviews Bob Kalhagen, president and owner of Ideal Crane in Madison, WI, about how the company has filled a niche between large telehandlers and small cranes with the Manitou MRT Series.

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[VIDEO] Manitou MRT Rotating Telehandlers Offer Optimized Smart Load Management

FCP Editor Larry Stewart interviews Manitou Product Manager Steve Kiskunas about advantages the Manitou MRT rotating telehandlers have over traditional models.

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[VIDEO] Manitou’s MRT 2150 Rotating Telehandler Changes the Game in Pick and Place Applications

FCP Editor Larry Stewart talks to a Madison, WI, contractor about how Manitou’s new MRT Series makes pick and place applications faster and safer with its crane-like slewing capability.

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