LATICRETE Launches NXT Pedestals for Elevated Exterior Floors

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LATICRETE has unveiled a new option for elevated floors in its NXT Pedestal System, a versatile and durable answer for raised decking, paver and tile installations. NXT Pedestals are designed for easy installations on rooftop decks, terraces, plazas, pool surrounds and more. The NXT Pedestal System can support a variety of finish materials and uses triple-screw thread technology for precise height adjustments. With just three interchangeable components, the pedestals can reach heights of up to 41½ inches and slopes of up to 5 degrees. The two primary pedestals — the Max and Mini — are comprised of weather-resistant materials and … Read more

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Trimble Tech Turns Excavators into Precision Construction Tool

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Trimble’s Siteworks Machine Guidance Module for tilt bucket attachments is now available. By integrating the full range of motion of the tilt bucket’s cutting edge into the Siteworks machine guidance and layout software, field operators can achieve precise grading and leveling, efficient ditch cleaning and shaping, accurate backfilling and complex slope work. This allows for construction of contoured landscapes and effective operation in confined spaces, saving time and preventing costly mistakes. The Siteworks Machine Guidance system is designed for seamless transitions between tasks. Operators can utilize the same system for both surveying and machine control, moving it effortlessly between machines … Read more

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TRUVAC Debuts 5-Axle Hydrovac Truck

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TRUVAC debuted its 5-axle HXX Quint, a heavy-duty, full-sized hydrovac truck able to handle a superior payload. The HXX is the result of years of vacuum excavation research, customer input, testing and industry experience. The HXX Quint 5-axle is built to deliver maximum jobsite productivity, which includes the ability to hold 1,200 gallons of water. The simple controls on the HXX Quint are the same as the HXX 4-axle for familiarity and ease. Also, as a vacuum excavator, the equipment provides a safer, easy-to-use alternative for potholing, waterline repair, slot trenching, directional drilling, sign and pole installation, pipe and line … Read more

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New ProSTUD Motion Frame Connector ‘Game Changer’ for High-Rise Noise Mitigation

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ClarkDietrich recently introduced a new product designed to accommodate omnidirectional displacement and mitigate noise associated with the movement of steel framing members. Launching in late spring, the ProSTUD Motion Frame Connector is designed to work with ClarkDietrich’s ProSTUD Drywall Framing System and can be used in both new construction and retrofit applications. It is UL-rated for a two-hour fire-rated non-load bearing CFS stud wall. “Our new ProSTUD Motion Frame Connector is a game-changer for high-rise buildings,” said Ryan Reed, category manager for ClarkDietrich. “High-rise buildings can be prone to swaying during high wind events, which can produce unwanted noise from … Read more

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C.H. Hanson Introduces Innovative Solution for Marking Tools

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C.H. Hanson has introduced a Wooden Lumber Crayon Holder with Cap Sharpener to its line of construction and carpentry marking tools. The newest addition helps extend the life of lumber crayons by protecting them from frustrating breakage and utilizing their full working length. This jobsite essential features a knurled collar that securely holds C.H. Hanson lumber crayons and can also accommodate both round and hexagon chalk. The holder is made from quality hardwood and allows for a secure grip, with better control than just gripping a crayon, allowing workers to apply more pressure when marking cuts and layouts on rough … Read more

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