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Workshop Software Ditches Paper to Slash Machine Downtime

Equipment service software cuts shop paperwork and puts machine histories and machine telematics data at mechanics’ fingertips to help diagnose problems better

Construction companies and equipment distributors are evolving their service practices to include paperless workshops to improve efficiency.

ARTBA Says House Bill 'Dropped the Ball' on Transportation Tax Reform

American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)

Construction group criticized House tax bill for failing to address the looming insolvency of the Highway Trust Fund in 2021

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Masterpac PC Series Forward Plate Compactors

Masterpac’s PC Series forward plate compactors are ideal for all general applications – curbs, gutters, around tanks, forms, columns, footings, landscaping, paving blocks, drainage ditches and light to medium road repair work.

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CA Bill Would Require Contractors to Buy Materials Based on Greenhouse Gas Impact

Contractors bidding on state infrastructure projects would have to prove the materials are at or below the average greenhouse gas impact

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[VIDEO] Next Generation Cat Excavators Offer More Choices to Match Your Work

Next Generation Cat excavators were designed with a new approach to equipment families that gives contractors more model options, more standard technologies and more price points.

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Three Next Generation Cat Excavators Deliver More Choices in 20-ton Size Class

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New Caterpillar excavators offer unique combinations of purpose-built features designed to match customers’ productivity and cost targets

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GOP Lawmaker Says White House, Congress Have Begun Crafting Infrastructure Bill

Trump’s infrastructure plan has largely remained stalled on the sidelines, but officials are beginning to ramp up work on the proposal in anticipation of Congress passing an overhaul of the tax code.

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[VIDEO] Dodge Forecasts 3% Rise in 2018 US Construction Spending

The Dodge Data projections show single family construction, institutional and commercial all up while multifamily and electric utility are off; plus more construction industry news on the November 16, 2017, edition of Construction News Tracker

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Proper Operation Tips for Backhoe Loaders

RDO Equipment Co.

There are a few key yet simple operational tips that every operator can use to get more uptime, better results and even increased safety with backhoe operation.

Most backhoes are set up to run on either a backhoe or excavator digging control pattern so, before operating, check the setting and adjust if needed.

Quality Control

Spot-r EquipTag

Triax Technologies, Inc.

Spot-r EquipTag is the first-of-its-kind solution to track operator identity, equipment location and equipment utilization in areas without a clear line of sight to the sky

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12 Projects Win 2017 Autodesk AEC Excellence Awards

The 2017 AEC Excellence Awards competition recognizes global projects that embrace connected BIM technologies and sustainable design in the AEC industry

The Porter School of Environmental Studies

2018 GOMACO University Course Schedule now Available Online at www.gomaco.com/university

GOMACO Corporation

GOMACO University has released their 2018 schedule and is now accepting registrations for the new season of specialized courses covering GOMACO’s full line of concrete paving equipment.

GOMACO University Simulators (GUS) allow hands-on demonstrations and discussions in the shop. Special training consoles also provide explanation support for GOMACO control systems.

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