By Courtney DeMilio In 2014, more than $7.7 million worth of construction equipment was stolen and recovered. Theft can have a significant impact on the livelihood of construction professionals and can result in more than $13.1 million in costs for the owners if that equipment is never recovered.   Unfortunately, many equipment owners may be unaware of the high risk of theft associated with owning and operating construction equipment. The location of a jobsite can greatly impact the likelihood of theft and, unlike traditional auto theft, construction theft is not confined to city streets and urban areas. The top three … Read more

Buyers Products has introduced a new line of heavy-duty underbody aluminum tool boxes. The XD Series boxes are two-door barn style boxes constructed of 1/8-inch thick aluminum with an extruded aluminum front frame for durability. The extrusion is designed with a rain gutter to help channel water away from the interior of the box. The automotive bulb seal gasket seals provide superior weather resistance. Heavy-duty bolt-on stainless steel hinges with ¼-inch pins provide long-lasting service. Lock everything up with a die-cast 3-point latch system with a built-in compression roller for smooth activation.

Hitachi Construction Machinery—Americas has introduced the newest additions to its Dash-6 lineup — the ZX670LC-6 and the ZX870LC-6. The two new excavators are powered by EPA Final Tier 4 (FT4)/EU Stage IV Isuzu engines that feature the latest engine technologies and do not require a diesel particulate filter. FT4 technology employs cooled exhaust gas recirculation, a diesel oxidation catalyst and selective catalytic reduction. Maintenance has been simplified with features such as a battery disconnect switch, spin-on fuel filters and two additional water separators to maintain long fuel filter life. Engine and hydraulic oil sample ports allow for quick and convenient, … Read more

3M has added its innovative Scotchgard anti-fog coating technology to two new safety eyewear models. The Solus 1000 Series Safety Eyewear and Goggle Gear 500 Series splash goggle now feature an anti-fog coating to help keep workers in construction seeing more clearly on the job. Fogging is one of the most common problems for protective eyewear users. A fogged lens can be frustrating and dangerous. Removing eyewear to wipe away fog can expose eyes to potentially dangerous workplace impact hazards and debris. The Scotchgard Anti-Fog Coating resists fogging longer than traditional anti-fog coatings, even after washing multiple times.

NoteVault, a provider of voice-to-text-based mobile reporting solutions, recently launched NoteVault Notes! 2.5 for Android. It is available in the Google Play store. The app is a daily reporting and communication solution for construction managers to conveniently speak notes and observations real-time with professional daily report output to give important activities greater visibility. NoteVault Notes! for Android includes the same feature set as the iOS version. Users speak notes directly into a mobile phone and add photos. NoteVault's staff transcribes these voice recordings into report copy and sends out daily PDF reports to a customer's team every morning. Depending on … Read more