December 2019

Equipment Today December 2019
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Evaluate your hard assets to get a clear picture of your financial status.
Expert Columns
How to Audit the “Hard Stuff” in Your Construction Business
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Remote Control of Compact Equipment Enhances Construction Site Visibility and Safety
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Remote Control of Compact Equipment Enhances Construction Site Visibility and Safety
At the Total Control and Innovation Conference, Paul McDonnell, executive VP and CCO, indicated United Rentals will continue to invest in products and services, as well as expansion of its equipment portfolio.
Management
Rental Giant Seeks to Be An Alternative for Construction Equipment Service Solutions
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Connectivity, Electrification and Autonomy Drive Heavy Truck Market
Commercial truck manufacturers provide insights into the technology investments that will determine future products.
December 2, 2019
Manufacturers at NACV discussed the three pillars reshaping the commercial truck market - connectivity, automation and electromobility.
Management
Takeoff and Bid Software Efficiency Drives Nearly 25 Years of Use for Contractor
On Center’s Quick Bid and OST software simplifies and syncs bidding and OST operations for PML Construction
November 18, 2019
On Center’s On-Screen Takeoff (OST) and Quick Bid software efficiently creates more accurate bids and take-offs that are synced with one another.
Safety
How and Why to Report a Drone Incident at Your Construction Company
All companies operating drones should have internal reporting procedures to follow when a ground or flight incident occurs
October 14, 2019
Even the best-run drone program will one day have a ground or flight incident, and your company needs to be prepared with a reporting policy.
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How to Determine How Much Your Heavy-Haul Trailer Is Really Costing You
Take a holistic approach to total cost of ownership for your heavy-haul trailers.
October 10, 2019
Good engineering is about understanding each customer’s needs and building a trailer optimized for durability, longevity and minimal maintenance.
Aggregates
Crusher/Screener Combo Helps Overcome Challenges to Preserve Alaska's Railroad Legacy
The right equipment combination helped Cobalt Construction overcome the unique challenges of a remote location to preserve and grow the White Pass Railroad in Skagway, Alaska
October 2, 2019
The work site was next to a lake which required environmental protection measures to be put in place and was constantly monitored for compliance.
Dirt Work
Contractor Meets 6-mile Road Challenge
Warman Excavating & Trenching Ltd. had to win over homeowners and meet completion deadline a full month earlier than the original plan.
September 27, 2019
For the project, Warman Excavating used its Komatsu D-65EX crawler dozer and a John Deere 329 compact track loader (SSL), both equipped with Topcon 3D-MC2 machine control, acquired from Brandt Tractor.
Quality Control
End the Equipment Hoarding at Your Jobsites and Increase Its Payback
Contractors are using GPS tracking to not only help them crack down on a practice that costs them a lot of money, but add to their bottom line
August 6, 2019
Kenney Construction uses ClearPathGPS to track engine hours, usage and equipment location.
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