Training hard, working smart pay off in the end By Chris Schmidt Craig DeBrigard, project superintendent and company safety officer with Highland Development, has overseen the builds of housing developments, schools, a TV station, chain stores, wood and steel structures and managed the general day-to-day coordination of field operations. Prior to joining the Highland Development team in 2004, DeBrigard apprenticed as a carpenter for the home improvement show “This Old House” before founding Mass Bay Builders—a high-end historical restoration company. He served in the U.S. Airforce, holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering from the University of Massachusetts and […]

By Payton Hill & Jason Hart From digital planrooms to LiDAR scanning and tablet computers in the field, the construction industry is embracing new technologies that save time and money for their clients and deliver instant and accurate communications across project teams and jobsite personnel. General and specialty contractors and engineering firms agree that the benefits of utilizing new tools for early clash detection and to implement design and owner-driven changes are compelling reasons to invest and deploy these technologies across a wide range of projects, including airports, corporate facilities, hospitals, industrial plants and sports stadiums, among others. Peyton Hill, […]

Available for use as a temporary security gate 24/7 in all kinds of weather, the Battery Operated Barrier folds up and easily fits in the trunk of a compact vehicle; it has a solar option to provide standalone use. For heavy-duty applications, the Heavy Utility Gate and Towable Utility Gate are available for long-term tasks at construction sites and for other daily uses.

Topcon Positioning Group recently introduced its app designed to drive the LN-100 Layout Navigator system — MAGNET Construct. The no-cost app, available for the Android market, is built to provide “out-of-the-box” productivity with LN-100W hardware. MAGNET Construct offers optional connectivity with MAGNET Enterprise for real-time data exchange from active project sites to and from the office within a user's private company account.

Kubota Tractor Corporation's new SSV-Series skid steer loaders include the 64 gross horsepower SSV65 and the 74 gross horsepower SSV75 models, both available starting in June. Standard on all Kubota SSV models is a unique, slide-up, front-entry door that rises overhead, instead of swinging out. This design allows the door to be opened regardless of loader position so the operator can enter and exit the machine even when the skid steer is in a tight or difficult position. Other standard features include a spacious, dust-resistant pressurized cabin with an optimized climate control system and a side light that allows for […]