NOTTBOXX Vending Kiosks are one answer to improving efficiency and productivity at large construction sites. Kiosks are stocked with premium food, drink and snack products. There is no cost to contractors or construction companies and the kiosks are operated, managed and maintained by trained NOTTBOXX operators. These kiosks were designed with construction site workers in mind, as they also include features like free industrial microwave units, air conditioning, fire extinguisher, first-aid cabinet, an automatic external defibrillator and non-slip flooring. Construction companies benefit by no out-of-pocket costs and improved worker productivity. The kiosks offer hassle-free maintenance and scalability for larger construction … Read more
KOBELCO Unveils New SK520LC-11 Excavator
KOBELCO Construction Machinery USA has launched its latest innovation, the KOBELCO SK520LC-11, an excavator designed to meet the demands of the modern construction jobsite. This new model combines advanced technology, enhanced efficiency and exceptional durability, setting a new standard for heavy-duty machinery. This 55 ton class-11 series excavator offers unmatched added value and delivers superior performance, efficiency and productivity. Like other -11 series machines, it follows the KOBELCO “performance x design” concept for superior operator controllability and comfort. The SK520LC-11 has an operating weight at approximately 121,000 pounds and has top-performing cycle times, lift capacity and digging force. This trendsetting … Read more
Master Lock Showcases New Connected LOTO Solution
Master Lock introduces the Connected Lockout Tagout Solution, enabling users to digitally transform a jobsite by bringing safety, accountability and innovation together on a desktop or mobile device. Streamline processes, assign and track procedures and make real-time decisions when they matter most. Get complete and connected control, all in one place. Features of the new solution include the following: Real-time visibility and control of a facility’s LOTO procedures in order to streamline processes, boost accountability and ensure maximum worker safety — all while adhering to OSHA standards. Track procedure data for full visibility of active and completed procedures, providing an … Read more
C-Crete Pours World’s First Basalt-Based Concrete
C-Crete Technologies has deployed the world’s first basalt-based concrete, a significant move forward in the company’s development of eco-conscious construction materials. The recent pour at 7200 Woodlawn in Seattle, Washington was for a 20 ton, slab-on-grade outdoor concrete foundation for a loading dock stem wall and partial ramp replacement, using basalt as the primary binder entirely, replacing Portland cement. This pour builds upon previous successful pours at the same building, called Hubbard’s Corner, bringing the total to about 140 tons of C-Crete’s cement-free concretes, each employing a distinct feedstock, such as zeolite or basalt. At the core of C-Crete’s innovation … Read more
Robotic Drywall Finishing Company Canvas Launches 1200CX
Construction robotics company Canvas has released its new product, the 1200CX. Years of development and customer feedback have resulted in a compact, lightweight and easily maneuverable machine that is highly versatile across project portfolios, and enables customers with smaller spaces such as multifamily and tower construction projects to leverage Canvas machines. Features of the 1200CX include: Compact design: Measures 30 inches by 34.5 inches and weighs only 1,200 pounds with an impressive 12-foot finishing height All-wheel steering: All-wheel steering makes it a breeze to position and maneuver in tight spaces Battery powered: Runs all day on a single charge Wall-to-wall finishing: … Read more