Final Tier 4 Excavators Meet Rigid Emission Standards

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Hitachi Construction Machinery – Americas has upgraded three models of its utility-class excavator line to meet EPA Final Tier 4 (FT4)/EU Stage IV emission standards. The three excavators – the ZX130-6, ZX160LC-6 and ZX180LC-6 – are equipped with a powerful EPA FT4/EU Stage IV Isuzu engine complete with integrated, effective engine technologies and do not require a diesel particulate filter. With the introduction of these three machines, all five excavators in Hitachi’s utility excavator line, which is designed for contractors working in the underground, road building, energy, commercial building and pipeline industries, are now FT4-compliant.The ZX210-6 and ZX210LC-6 models were … Read more

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Honeywell Introduces Self-Retracting Lifeline with Advanced, Practical Features

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Honeywell’s Miller DuraSeal Self-Retracting Lifeline is designed to provide greater reliability and safety in the harshest environments. The lifeline includes many advanced, practical features. The braking system is designed to withstand multiple falls. The unit installs and transports easier — and quick, low-cost lifeline replacements in the field are possible. Engineered to be up to 30 percent lighter in weight than competitive sealed SRLs, the DuraSeal reduces user fatigue and increases productivity. With a weight capacity of 420 pounds, the lifeline provides protection for a wider range of workers who often carry heavy tools. The DuraSeal requires no annual recertification, … Read more

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Construction Snow Tarp Introduced By Strong Man Safety Products

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Snow delays on construction sites have now been decreased, due to the release of a new product from Strong Man Safety Products. The Strong Man Construction Snow Tarp provides a safe and quick way to remove freshly fallen snow from jobsites. The tarp comes in black, is made of 18 oz. heavy-duty PVC-coated polyester and is sized at 20 feet by 20 feet. Four lifting slings are sewn in each corner and stainless steel, rust-proof grommets are installed around the perimeter of the tarp for strength and ease of use. The product is sewn around the perimeter with heavy-duty, UV-resistant … Read more

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The Weitz Company Helps Implode KU Residence Hall Past, Builds Future

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On Nov. 25, McCollum Residence Hall on the University of Kansas campus went down like a ton of bricks, quite literally. In just seconds, about 750 pounds of explosives detonated the 10-story, three-wing, 220,000-square-foot residence hall. As design-builder for the renovations, The Weitz Company helped to plan the implosion, and also served as construction manager for the university’s two new residence halls, named after three top KU donors — Charles W. Oswald (south building) and Madison A. and Lila M. Self (north building). Located in Lawrence, Kansas, McCollum Residence Hall first opened in spring semester 1965. The facility had an original … Read more

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Preserving History

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What to Know About Archaeological Finds on Construction Sites The recent discovery of long buried crypts during a routine water main replacement project in New York City’s Washington Square Park should serve as a reminder that a review of archaeological records should be an important part of due diligence prior to beginning construction, according to CBRE Valuation & Advisory Services group. Archeological finds during construction are not uncommon, especially in urban settings where over 500 years of American history and thousands of years of Native American relics may lie buried a few feet below the surface. In the U.S., builders … Read more

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