CASE Introduces New E Series Excavator Lineup

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CASE Construction Equipment has unveiled the rollout of its new E Series excavator models in North America, featuring seven new models — including two new excavators — focused on enhancing the total operator experience to deliver greater productivity, operator satisfaction and operational efficiency, and include: 10-inch LCD display that serves as the control center for each new machine Hydraulic flow control balance further expands on hydraulic excellence New and increased attachment setting and profile storage capabilities 4 new operating modes available in a range of up to 10 throttle settings New engines from FPT Industrial for increased horsepower, torque, transient … Read more

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American Concrete Pavement Association Announces 2022 Lifetime Achievement and Distinguished Service Awards

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The American Concrete Pavement Association announced the winners of several industry awards, presented alongside the Excellence in Concrete Pavement Awards, at its annual meeting held Nov. 29-Dec. 1 in Nashville, Tennessee. Following are details for the four awards: Hartmann-Hirschman-Egan Award First presented in 1968, this award was originally named in honor of Harold W. Hartmann, the association’s secretary-treasurer from 1964 until 1974. In 1987, Robert E. Hirschman’s name was added in recognition of his term as the association’s chairman (then president) in 1967, as well as his tenure as secretary-treasurer from 1975 to 1987. In 2007, the name of Edward … Read more

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Trimble Robotic Total Stations Built for Today’s and Tomorrow’s Jobsites

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Trimble has introduced the latest addition to its portfolio of robotic total stations — the Trimble Ri. Offered in multiple configurations to meet a diverse set of workflows, the Trimble Ri is ideal for MEP, concrete, steel and general contractors. The base units can be scaled remotely via annual subscription licensing packages and software customization. Easy to operate with extended layout capabilities, the total station provides longer laser range, focusable EDM, eye-safe laser pointer and improved target tracking. Leveraging Trimble FieldLink software on a tablet or FieldLink MR on a Trimble XR10 for mixed reality, users can control and automate … Read more

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Adapting to Ongoing Supply Chain Impacts

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Game-changing warehousing strategies for 2023 By Josh Young As we look to 2023, the construction industry is still adapting to ongoing supply chain impacts, cost escalation and logistics challenges. While some of the extreme lead times are beginning to ease, we’re still predicting a gentle rise – but a rise nonetheless – in escalation. To manage the costs and help clients get the most value for their budget, warehousing for material storage and prefabrication has been a gamechanger. Utilizing warehouse space isn’t new in the construction industry, but it has traditionally been limited to large, multi-year projects, or those on … Read more

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Staten Island Home to First Waste Plastic Roads in New York

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Staten Island is now home to the first public roads in New York to be created using waste plastic, following a partnership between New York City Department of Transportation and British waste plastic road company MacRebur. The two roads, located on Rice Avenue and Royal Oak Road, form the first stages of a revolutionary trial that sees otherwise unrecyclable plastics re-engineered into a new, high-quality, sustainable polymer and given a new lease on life within asphalt mix in road construction. The new eco-friendly surfaces have saved over 7,331 kilgrams of CO2e in comparison to traditional asphalt and diverted the equivalent … Read more

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