June 2019

Equipment Today June 2019
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Management
Contractor’s Guide: Propane Makes Its Way to a Jobsite Near You

A shift in mentality could help your construction business stay competitive in the face of advancing technology.
Expert Columns
Change Mentality to Keep a Competitive Business Footing
The Bob-Dock system has two main parts: an adapter plate mounted to the attachment and a patented floating coupler block housed within the Bob-Tach mounting system interface. The adapter plate connects your hydraulic attachment and has a locked hydraulic connection integrated within.
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Hands-Free Hydraulic Connections Simplify Powered Attachment Changes
The Bob-Dock system has two main parts: an adapter plate mounted to the attachment and a patented floating coupler block housed within the Bob-Tach mounting system interface. The adapter plate connects your hydraulic attachment and has a locked hydraulic connection integrated within.
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Hands-Free Hydraulic Connections Simplify Powered Attachment Changes
If you have a truck that is outfitted for a mission, weigh it. Then actually back out the weight of the truck to find out the weight of what you are putting on it. You have to understand the GVW, the curb weight. You have to understand the upfit weight. But the most variable weight is what you are putting into the upfit.
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Proper GVWR Selection Adds to the Bottom Line
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Proper GVWR Selection Adds to the Bottom Line
Too much truck wastes resources and drives up ownership cost while too little truck compromises safety and increases downtime and maintenance costs.
June 14, 2019
If you have a truck that is outfitted for a mission, weigh it. Then actually back out the weight of the truck to find out the weight of what you are putting on it. You have to understand the GVW, the curb weight. You have to understand the upfit weight. But the most variable weight is what you are putting into the upfit.
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Electronic Documents Put All Stakeholders on the Same Page
Contractor digitizes all project documents and collaborates over them with all parties on PlanGrid for real-time control over changes, quality and costs
May 13, 2019
Contractor Joeris and developer collaborate over a complete, common set of project documents in PlanGrid's cloud platform for The Pearl Hotel, double office towers going up on 22 acres in downtown San Antonio.
Workforce
4 Ways to Help Prevent Employee Turnover This Season
Finding good employees is tough. Once you have them on board, make sure you keep them happy with these tips.
March 28, 2019
Employees will go the extra mile if they feel responsible for the results of their work, have a sense of worth in their jobs, believe their jobs make good use of their skills and receive recognition for their contributions.
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[APP] Create AR/VR from Your Phone
With Visual Vocal mobile app, construction teams can produce high-resolution AR/VR experiences on-site in under two minutes
March 26, 2019
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Management
BKT to Preview 51-in. EARTHMAX SR 46 Giant Tire at bauma 2019
Tire provides a solution for rigid dump trucks operating under adverse conditions in rocky environments
March 25, 2019
Bkt Bauma Preview
EPDs
What’s Next in Off-Road Diesel Exhaust Regulations?
With the example of the European Union’s more stringent Stage V diesel emissions limits, will the U.S. be satisfied with Tier 4 Final?
February 4, 2019
The Cummins Performance Series B6.7 engine is designed to serve both the European and North American markets. Most engine manufacturers serve global markets and offer flexible diesel engine solutions for customers in different regions.
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MEWP Simulators ‘Should Enhance But Not Replace' Existing IPAF Training
Technologies including virtual reality and MEWP simulators will soon be enhancing operator training, though not likely to replace practical testing in the foreseeable future, according to an eXtended Reality (XR) strategy paper published by IPAF.
January 31, 2019
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