Fuel is one of the largest operating costs for any contractor who owns heavy equipment. Working in a way that conserves fuel...
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Ditch Witch Introduces HDD Virtual Reality Simulator
Ditch Witch has introduced an industry-first virtual reality simulator to better prepare horizontal directional drill operators for safe underground construction.
“Our next-generation HDD...
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MB Crusher Jaw Crusher Bucket Offers Versatility and Performance
MB’s crushers, the first and original jaw crusher bucket with multiple movements, have unbeatable performance that transforms any carrier into a true...
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Hydroexcavation Ban Hurts Flint’s Pipe Replacement Efforts
The city of Flint, Michigan, may run out of money to replace its remaining lead pipes before all have been removed. According...
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How it Works: Listen-Through Technology
If you’ve ever worked in a challenging, high-noise environment, then you know about the catch-22 between protecting your hearing and being able...
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How to Speed Up Training
Many view training as an unproductive but necessary evil. Not true. The Construction Industry Institute found that productivity increases by 11 percent for...
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The Latest Products: October 2018
John Deere onboard grade indication for G-SeriesJohn Deere added an onboard grade indication option for its G-Series skid-steers and compact track loaders...
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Industry News: October 2018
Vac-Con launches new interactive siteVac-Con announced the release of a new version of its EXPLORE VAC-CON interactive website. It offers 360-degree video...
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OSHA Updates Excavation Safety Program
In response to a recent spike in trenching fatalities, OSHA has updated its National Emphasis Program (NEP) on preventing trenching and excavation...
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Communication Failure or Hearing Damage? The Dangers of Partial Solutions
A communication failure on a job site, factory floor or other high-traffic work zone can have serious, even life-threatening consequences. Hearing damage, on the...
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Bring a Positive Outcome to Negative Online Reviews
You can’t help but smile when people tell you how much they appreciate your business’ services. By the same token, it’s rough...
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Top Regulatory Challenges Facing Construction Companies in 2018
Despite the Trump administration’s efforts to slash unnecessary and burdensome regulations, many continue to persist. Here’s a review of some of the...
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Trenchless Technology Education Is An Ongoing Effort
World Trenchless Day has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean the education efforts should stop. As far as trenchless technologies have...
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Avoid Job Site Problems With These Equipment Maintenance Tips
Proactive equipment maintenance is a no-brainer practice in this industry. Equipment is worked hard out in the field and breakdowns can be...
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Help Promote the Benefits of Trenchless Technology
Thursday, Sept. 27 is World Trenchless Day, an annual global celebration that began in 2016 that aims to shine a spotlight on...
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Should You Combine Vacation, Holiday and Sick Days Into a Single Benefit Pool?
Vacation. Sick time. Holidays. Personal days. If you offer some or all of these to your employees, it can be dizzying to...
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Industry Group Releases New Waterjetting Safety Video
The second edition of the WaterJet Technology Association’s widely used waterjetting safety video, Industry Best Practices for Waterjetting, is now available.
The video is...
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Family With Three-Decade History in Hydroexcavation Rediscovers the Truck That Started It All
Hydroexcavation company J. Angelo Industries is officially only 3 years old, but it can be argued that the company history goes back...
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7 Steps to a Better Online Reputation
So much depends on what pops up on a screen when a potential customer types your name or company name into a...





















