Expert Columns: Page 48

When Will the IIJA Infrastructure Act Really Start to Impact the Market?

RDO Equipment Co.

It's a good time to talk about the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), its available funds for projects and how contractors can position themselves to take advantage of these new jobs by leveraging technology.

Combined with existing funding, the IIJA will distribute $1.2 trillion during the next 10 years on projects such as roads, bridges, public transit, broadband and clean energy.

The Benefits of Ground Penetrating Radar Technology in Paving

Geophysical Survey Systems (GSSI)

A Case Study from the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

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Your Six-Step Excavator Maintenance Checklist

Caterpillar - Cat

Follow the steps in your maintenance manual, stick to a schedule and perform thorough walkarounds.

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3 Reasons To Add Tracking Devices To Your Work Tools

Caterpillar - Cat

When you know the working hours, you’re better equipped to predict the need for maintenance or replacement of wear parts. And that can help prevent unplanned repairs and downtime.

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How mPERS Devices Can Add Safety to Construction Jobsites

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) has moved beyond hard hats, goggles, gloves, vest and steel toe capped boots. While these are all vital pieces of equipment for construction workers to use, they can’t prevent and protect against everything.

mPERS devices are small, portable, and lightweight. They use up-to-date location technology, and some even offer built-in fall advisory capabilities.

Top 7 Items That Make a Compressor Tough

Atlas Copco Power Technique

Here are the top indicators that a unit is tough enough to continuously tackle even the most demanding projects.

Compressors must be able to stand up to varying environments to help end users get the job done.

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Don’t Compromise on Vibrating Screen Health

Haver & Boecker Niagara

How Partnering with a Technical OEM for Equipment Monitoring Can Help Your Bottom Line.

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How To Make Pavement Cooler Through Reflectivity

BioSpan Technologies Inc.

Conventional dark pavements contribute to urban heat islands as they absorb 80–95% of sunlight and warm the local air. Cool pavements are made with different materials to increase albedo, thereby reducing heat transfer to the surface.

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Setting the Record Straight on Electric Equipment

Volvo Construction Equipment

As electric construction equipment continues to steal the spotlight, many rental house managers have questions. Here are some answers.

As electric passenger vehicles become more widespread, improved charging infrastructure will follow suit.

Battery Metal Prices and Their Impact on Material Handling Industry Electrification Trends

Demand continues to accelerate for advanced lithium batteries in electric vehicles, off-highway vehicles, material handling and other industrial equipment, stemming from the need to move away from diesel and propane fuels, and to replace lead-acid batteri

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Diversifying Construction Labor Pools With Intention

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

Being intentional about posting positions marketing to different talent pools is key to refreshing your old recruitment routine.

Just like we market differently to different audiences, we can no longer rely on just posting in the same locations in the same ways.

Focusing on your Niche for the Future

Detmer Consulting Inc.

Rental columnist Dick Detmer lays out how rental companies can zero in (and perhaps even redefine) their niche for the years ahead.

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