Mon August 28, 2017
Thompson Power Offers Renewable Energy Products
Thompson Power, a division of Thompson Machinery, now offers solar, microgrid and energy storage systems globally. The renewable energy Cat-branded products, warrantied by Caterpillar, are manufactured by First Solar and are designed to stand alone or integrate with Cat generators, on or off-grid designs, and energy storage systems through the Caterpillar Microgrid Controller....
Thu August 24, 2017
New Savannah Website Keeps Tabs
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) How's that pothole repair coming along? City officials in Savannah have launched a new website to help residents stay up-to-day on maintenance and construction projects. The new Savannah Under Construction website lists more than 300 capital projects under way in Georgia's oldest city — from street repairs and installation of new park equipment to construction of new public buildings....
Wed August 23, 2017
Liebherr Updates Integrated Planning Software for Smaller Crawler Cranes
Liebherr's latest planning software, Crane Planner 2.0 for the crawler crane range LR 1100 – LR 1300, ensures accurate lift planning and increases safety for heavy lifts, according to the manufacturer....
Wed August 16, 2017
ShakeCast Software Refines Bridge Inspection
State bridge inspectors will be able to provide a faster, more targeted response in ensuring public safety the next time an earthquake rolls across Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is now implementing the use of ShakeCast, a program created by the U.S....
Kate Gallagher - Cashman Equipment Marketing Communicator - Wed August 16, 2017
Cashman, Kiewit Enhance Safety With Cat Detect System
How much is your safety worth to you? How much is the safety of your coworkers worth to you? Your employees? Fortunately, the answer in this day and age is typically, “Priceless.”The wearable technology industry has been placing a price on it, however....
Tue August 15, 2017
Construct-A-Lead Announces Texas Projects, Lets Users Download Leads, Track Progress
Construct-A-Lead, a comprehensive construction lead service, announced the following Texas projects will go forward. Construct-A-Lead's newly implemented advanced search feature allows the user to find their leads or key contacts by project type, location, bid stage, dollar value, company or keyword....
MJ Salby - Fri August 11, 2017
Tech Startup Uses Drones to Help Construction Companies Get the Job Done
For everyone who hates orange barrels and construction traffic, a Pittsburgh, Pa., company is using drones to speed up roadwork times and help crews. Identified Technologies, a Pittsburgh startup, has helped companies in mining to construction to work in landfills use the flying devices and corresponding software to aid their work with analytics and data collection since 2013, according to the company's website....
Wed August 09, 2017
Company Wrench Obtains Patents for Excavator System, Demo Method
Company Wrench, Carroll, Ohio, and its owner Brad Hutchinson were recently awarded two patents, US 9,657,458 B2, the Auxiliary Power Unit Excavator System (APU Unit) and US 9,662,661 B2, the Demolition machine retrofit method, apparatus, and demolition method (hybrid demolition pulverizing/shearing machines)....
Travis Gonzalez - Thu July 20, 2017
Boost Communication on the Job Site: Three Ways
While building materials might stay mostly the same, the construction process has evolved over the last several years, largely due to the introduction of on-site mobile technology. As schedules and budgets tighten, contractors have had to walk a tightrope between efficiency and completing a high-quality finished product....
Wed July 19, 2017
OSHA Sets Date for Electronic Injury Report Submissions
OSHA's Injury Tracking Application will be available Aug. 1, allowing employers to electronically enter their required 2016 injury and illness data from Form 300A, the agency announced July 14. The Improve Track of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses final rule went into effect Jan....
