Keep up-to-date on the latest equipment and products trends affecting the heavy, highway and non-residential construction industry from the editors at Associated Construction Publications en-us http://www.acppubs.com/community/Products/48573.html?nid=4239 2008 Reed Business Information. Subject to its Terms of Use. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:54:28 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6599304.html?nid=4239 Drainage is an important consideration in virtually every development, and projects in the Florida panhandle are no exception. But as drainage systems are enhanced in some area, the necessary re-grading sometimes removes much of the cover over underground utilities. When that happens, the utilities must be excavated and then reburied at the proper depth. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6598357.html?nid=4239 Constructing a wetland near a river is tough, muddy work – especially during the winter. That's why harsh conditions were a top consideration for Scott Smith, senior lead and street supervisor for the city of Prineville, OR, when he rented equipment for the Crooked River Wetland Project. This $350,000 wetland restoration project funded by the Oregon Department of Transportation was design... Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6599314.html?nid=4239 Protecting Bexar County's huge investment in its surface transportation system is a challenging job for the Streets and Drainage section of the County's Infrastructure Services Department (ISD), a task complicated by mushrooming urban growth in south-central Texas. “Years ago most of the county's roads were rural in nature, but these days many residential subdivisions are being developed ... Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6599341.html?nid=4239 State DOTs are warming up to warm mix asphalt, a process developed in Europe and introduced into the United States in 2002. In Shreveport, LA, Madden Contracting, Astec Inc., Astec Mobile Screens, the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development (DOTD), and the Louisiana Asphalt Paving Association recently conducted a demonstration/workshop introducing the warm mix asphalt (WMA) pro... Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6601715.html?nid=4239 AIM Attachments Special Pipe Grapples are now available for loaders of all sizes with various tine lengths for different applications. They offer a combination of rugged construction and innovative features. Varying pipe diameters can be held securely at the same time with stabilizing clamps. Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6601713.html?nid=4239 The new ZIP-V™ Electric Chain Hoist from Morris Material Handling, Inc., has lifting capacities from 1/8 to 5 tons, and is available in various ... Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6601708.html?nid=4239 The new Raptor™ XL600, from FLSmidth Excel LLC, joins the Raptor Cone Crusher line for medium- to high-tonnage aggregate ... Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6601705.html?nid=4239 The Genie® GS™-3232 self-propelled scissor lift lifts up to 500 lbs (227 kg) to a maximum working height of 38 ft (11.58 m). Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6601702.html?nid=4239 Genie has incorporated design enhancements to its GTH™-5519 compact rough-terrain telehandler which include a strong, ... Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6601701.html?nid=4239 The Genie® AWP™ Super Series offer lightweight maneuverability and a durable design for a wide variety of rental, light-duty construction and maintenance applications. All units easily roll through a standard-sized doorway without ... Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6601698.html?nid=4239 Ideal for “up, out and over” reach applications in tight workspaces, the Genie® Z™-40/23N Self-Propelled Articulating Boom offers contractors a narrow profile ... Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6601697.html?nid=4239 The Genie® GS™-3390 RT, GS™-4390 RT and GS™-5390 RT Self-Propelled Scissor Lifts are ideal for jobs that require greater capacity ... Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6601689.html?nid=4239 Kubota has introduced the new gas-powered RTV500 compact utility vehicle that is compact enough to fit in the bed of a full-size, long-bed pickup truck. Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6601686.html?nid=4239 LPI Lift Systems has announced the availability of custom designed and produced lifts, platforms and fall protection equipment. The custom design services are provided by LPI’s engineers who work with customers to specially implement product designs based on individual needs and specifications. Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6600600.html?nid=4239 Komatsu America Corp.’s D51 EX/PX-22 crawler dozer won a silver award for their design in the IDEA® ... Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6599475.html?nid=4239 TT Technologies has introduced a pipe rammer and bentonite system package for oil and gas pipeline installation projects. The pipeliner package features an 18-inch diameter Grundoram Goliath pneumatic pipe ramming system and a Grundomudd 500 bentonite mixing/delivery system. Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6599471.html?nid=4239 Arnco has introduced a new flatproofing fill material that uses renewable and environmentally based components and consumes 50 percent less petrochemicals in the production process. The new material features 100 percent virgin polymer that is not extended with granulated urethane fillers or rubber dust. Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6598239.html?nid=4239 The new TY150GSC Gas-Powered Fastening System from TyRex, LLC is five times faster than powder actuated fastening systems, but requires no OSHA training or licensing to operate. It is ideal for commercial projects like fastening drywall track, wood furring, hat channel, ceiling grid to concrete, concrete block and steel. Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6598233.html?nid=4239 The new RC-2375 ratcheting plastic pipe and tubing cutter from RIDGID® has an advanced blade design combined with a ratcheting mechanism to reduce the amount of force needed to cut through plastic pipe and tubing up to 2-3/8-inch O.D. capacity. Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6598229.html?nid=4239 GreyStone, Inc., Columbus, NE, now offers a fully portable Self-Erecting Screen Tower as an alternative to permanent and stackable screen ... Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PST