Tackle Heavy Lifting with John Deere’s New Severe-Duty Pallet Forks

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John Deere offers an option for material-handling jobs of every scale with the new severe-duty pallet forks, the latest additions to the ever-expanding lineup of Worksite Pro attachments. Two new pallet forks (PF45 and PF60) are optimized to work with John Deere G-Series skid steers, as well as G- and E-Series compact track loaders along with another pallet fork that was specifically designed for use on K-Series compact wheel loaders with the skid steer-style Quik-Tatch coupler. All new pallet forks are also compatible with most competitive models. The severe-duty pallet forks for skid steers and CTLs are available in lengths … Read more

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KNAACK Unveils Tool Kage Jobsite Cabinets

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KNAACK unveiled its Tool Kage, a new line of jobsite storage cabinets clad in 16 gauge diamond-punched steel. Based on KNAACK’s JOBMASTER, the Tool Kage models provide clear visibility of their contents without compromising security. The see-through security cabinets can stay locked while allowing viewable access to valuable tools, accessories and more. The Tool Kage line includes three products, the 139-MT, 129-MT and 100-MT, each outfitted with the patented KNAACK Watchman IV security lock, an electrical power pass, electrical pass-through in each shelf and diamond-punched 16 gauge steel panels. Each cabinet is built with a fully arc-welded steel body and … Read more

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ZipWall Introduces ZipWall Mat to Control Dust at Worksite Entrances

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ZipWall introduced the ZipWall Mat, its latest addition to the comprehensive ZipWall Dust Barrier System. The ZipWall Mat prevents the tracking of dust in and out of the work area. Its adhesive surface captures dust from shoe soles on contact, and is strong enough to remove dust from casters and wheels. The EPA recommends the use of tacky mats to help comply with its Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule, which requires renovation firms use precautions to ensure all personnel, tools and other items are free of dust and debris before leaving the work area. Each ZipWall Mat Starter Kit … Read more

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Forty-Two States Add Construction Jobs Between May 2016, 2017

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Forty-two states added construction jobs between May 2016 and May 2017 amid growing demand for construction services, while 25 states and the District of Columbia lost construction jobs between April and May as firms struggle to find enough workers, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data recently released. Association officials said workforce shortages appear to be impacting construction employment in parts of the country. “There is still plenty of private-sector demand for construction projects, so it is likely that some states with monthly employment declines have a shortage of workers rather than … Read more

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Inaugural ‘Commercial Construction Index’ Indicates High Revenue, Employment Expectations for 2017

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Commercial construction is in high demand across the country and contractors are confident in the trajectory of the industry, according to the USG + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index recently launched. Nearly all contractors surveyed – 96 percent – expect revenues to grow or remain stable this year compared to 2016, with 40 percent expecting an increase and only 3 percent expecting a decrease in revenue. The index is a new quarterly economic indicator designed to gauge what drives the commercial construction industry and its leaders, including specific issues like backlog of work, new business … Read more

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