Thu May 02, 2024

VIDEO: New App Increases Speed, Accuracy of Checking Grade Stakes

It is not every day that a heavy equipment foreman identifies a problem costing his company profit and then invests his own money to find a solution, but that is precisely what happened in the case of Matt Schwarz's new Grade Stake Pro application....

Thu May 02, 2024

Make Eliminating Jobsite Distractions Company Safety Goal

Heavy equipment operation requires a clear mind and sharp vision. Distractions from electronic devices, fatigue or ground activity can put the operator, the employer and the project at risk. Marking Distracted Driving Month in April, OSHA urged contractors to have a play to prevent operator distraction while driving machinery on the job....

Thu May 02, 2024

Reconstruction of Frank J. Wood Bridge in Maine Under Way

The Maine Department of Transportation has begun onsite construction to replace the Frank J. Wood Bridge. The bridge carries Route 201 over the Androscoggin River between Brunswick and Topsham. The lead contractor on this project is Reed & Reed of Woolwich, Maine, and H.B....

Mon May 06, 2024

Webuild Ready to Rebuild Collapsed Baltimore Bridge

A new, safe and innovative cable-stayed bridge to redefine the entrance to the historic port of Baltimore City, a key hub for American logistics. This is the project presented pro bono by Webuild, with its U.S....

Thu May 02, 2024

VIDEO: Komatsu Holds Demo Days at Cartersville Customer Center

Komatsu held a Demo Days event April 16 to 18, 2024, at its Cartersville Customer Center in Georgia. Demo Days attendees had opportunities to interact with Komatsu machines and solutions, including Komatsu's Intelligent Machine Control (IMC) and to learn more about My Komatsu, an all-in-one solution for 24/7 access to machine telematics, parts manuals, service manuals, software and parts ordering....