Gehl has introduced the newest addition to its compact excavator product line: the 4.5 metric ton Z45 GEN:2. Built around its reliable Tier IV emissions-certified Yanmar engine, this new model provides excellent performance while lowering fuel consumption and operating costs. An all-new digital operator interface provides real-time system information, service reminders and 90 days of operating history. To receive additional information on this product, please click here.
Trimble introduced the new Spectra Precision LT56 Universal Laser Layout Tool. The LT56 is an easy-to-use, automatic self-leveling laser that projects three 360 degree planes of ultra-bright laser light. One horizontal plane is intersected by two vertical planes spaced 90 degrees apart. The laser planes provide reference for interior layout tasks including wall layout and installation, acoustic ceiling installation, point transfer, cabinet and chair rail installation, tile layout and horizontal and vertical alignment. To receive additional information on this product, please click here.
As the benchmark for jobsite dust and dirt collection standards continue to grow, Bosch introduces a portable solution with a new lineup of nine- and 14-gallon vacuums. The VAC090S and VAC090A nine-gallon vacuums and VAC140S and VAC140A 14-gallon vacuums increase dust extraction performance with best-in-class cubic feet of air-per-minute rate and suction power. In addition, the vacuums decrease the loss of suction by offering two options of on-board filter cleaning: semi-automatic and automatic. These features are especially important in applications that require premium dust extraction such as tuckpointing, concrete surfacing, concrete drilling and cutting and chipping concrete. To receive additional … Read more
NRCI = 64.9 RALEIGH, N.C. — FMI announced the release of the 2014 First Quarter Nonresidential Construction Index report. The NRCI shows a 7.5 point increase since the 2013 fourth quarter report, as well as a 6.8 point increase from Q1 2013. This is the highest NRCI score to date. The increase in score comes from an optimistic view of a rising economy, as nearly half of the participants expect construction to grow up to 5 percent in 2014. With the increase in growth, executives are eagerly searching for talented individuals to assist and manage industry projects. Panelists with a … Read more
ALACHUA, Fla. — Feb. 12, at the first Veterans’ Employment in Construction Symposium, First Lady Michelle Obama and U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez announced that a coalition of construction employers and associations have collectively pledged to hire more than 100,000 veterans over the next five years. The symposium, held in Washington, D.C., was hosted by the U.S. Department of Labor and Joining Forces. NCCER and the Build Your Future initiative were proud to have members of their military task force, who represent military, construction companies, industry leaders and associations, join them for this pioneering event. “We are proud … Read more
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