ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Volunteer members of the Decorative Concrete Council, St. Louis, Missouri, traveled to Ken Caryl, Colorado (Southwest Denver) on May 28-29 to place and finish a decorative concrete slab for the Ken Caryl Veterans Monument. The monument is being built to commemorate veterans, as well as those on active duty and in the reserves in all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. The DCC is a specialty council of the American Society of Concrete Contractors. Chris Sullivan of ChemSystems, Inc. was the project manager for the concrete installation. He worked with local community leaders to plan a … Read more

Attaching a regular shop vacuum to a dust-collecting circular saw can provide a simple, low-cost solution to reduce exposure to hazardous dust produced when construction workers cut fiber-cement siding. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health published this recommendation in “Workplace Solutions: Reducing Hazardous Dust Exposure when Cutting Fiber-Cement Siding.” Fiber-cement siding, a construction material that has grown in popularity in recent years, contains crystalline silica and, when cut, can create fine dust particles that a worker can inhale. Breathing dust that contains crystalline silica can lead to a deadly lung disease called silicosis. While silicosis is preventable, a … Read more

KNAACK introduced two new chest lid features that are raising the industry standard for jobsite equipment storage and protection. The proprietary 3-Sided Easy Grip Lid and Anti-Slam Lid features will make safely accessing and storing tools even simpler. The new 3-Sided Easy Grip Lid offers a continuous ergonomic grip for increased ease of access, allowing workers to quickly and easily open the storage chest from nearly any angle. The Anti-Slam Lid is gas strut supported, helping to regulate closing speed and ensuring user control when opening and closing the chest.

The 210L EP and 210L are the newest members of the John Deere L-Series lineup. Joining their backhoe brethren, the dependable and durable tractor loaders boast several customer-inspired improvements. An easy-view, multi-language monitor displays important operating information. A new hitch design makes it easier to position the box blade over the pile for added versatility and productivity. Optional dual-tilt rear hydraulic cylinders provide greater three-point, side-to-side hitch control of rear attachments. The L-Series meets today's emission regulations through a rugged Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV PowerTech Plus diesel engine on the 210L (93 hp) and a certified IT4/Stage III B … Read more