Pettibone Hits 15,000 Pound Capacity Benchmark with New Telehandler

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Pettibone brings its X-Series telehandler lineup to the 15,000 pound lifting class for the first time with the introduction of the Extendo 1544X telehandler. The added-load capacity is ideal for material handling tasks in highway construction, pipe yard applications and for extended load requirements on traditional building sites. The 1544X is powered by a 117 horsepower Cummins QSF 3.8 Tier 4 Final turbo diesel engine. Mounted onto a side pod, the engine offers easy accessibility to components and daily service checks, while still allowing for exceptional curbside visibility and a ground clearance of 19 inches. The 30 gallon fuel tank … Read more

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ViPER+ Accurately Tracks Workers’ Jobsite Location to Enhance Safety

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University of Houston computer scientists have developed a new system to keep construction workers safe at jobsites. Their findings and process are laid out in a study published in the research journal Applied Sciences. ViPER+ utilizes ultra-wideband technology for location tracking, and automates the monitoring of location-based safety policies and detects any violations of the policies while workers and equipment are working. The system surmounts challenges of other ultra-wideband-based, real-time safety monitoring systems primarily because it overcomes non-line of sight situations; e.g., when construction loaders and other equipment block the signal between the transmitter and receiver in ultra-wideband radio transmissions. … Read more

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Zircon Reinvents Stud Finder, Sets New Standard for Popular Tool Category

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Zircon Corporation, inventor of the stud finder category, introduced the Wood Stud SuperScan advanced stud finder with Target Control Technology and + FILTERz cancellation. This next-generation model incorporates multiple sensors and sophisticated signal-processing technology to find wood studs and filter out “false positives” — objects inaccurately identified as studs — behind the walls. By analyzing the complex data streams and controlling the result, the stud finder cancels metallic objects, such as plumbing, conduit, straps, brackets, screws, protector plates and ductwork in the wall. The technology also alerts to the presence of other non-metallic, low-density objects like plastic pipe, PEX tubing … Read more

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ECOPact Low-Carbon Concrete Big Step Toward Greener Building

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With the vision of leading the way to net-zero construction, Holcim developed ECOPact, combining innovative design with extensive research and development. Offering the industry’s broadest range of green concrete products, ECOPact delivers a low-carbon concrete solution without compromising on the performance the industry demands. ECOPact contains an innovative mix of supplementary cementitious materials and admixtures technology. Mix designs can be used in a variety of structural components: from foundations, columns and beams, to walls, driveways and walkways. It can be easily handled, pumped and finished like conventional concrete. In addition, the product was selected as the CONEXPO-CON/AGG Next Level Awards … Read more

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AGTEK Releases Gradework Update, Launches Standalone Software

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AGTEK Development Company, part of Hexagon, has introduced its standalone software Materials SA and Underground SA and the release of the Gradework software suite for 2023. Ideal for specialty utility and paving contractors, the new features will simplify takeoff and improve production control of construction materials, utility installation and earthmoving projects. The latest update enables contractors to create fast and accurate earthwork, material and utility takeoffs from PDF or CAD data with ease using intuitive tools that minimize manual data entry and provide extensive value-engineering capabilities. Measure lengths, areas and counts, and extend them into cubic yards of concrete, tons … Read more

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