Category: Equipment
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NAWIC Names Tower Crane Operator 2025 Tradeswoman of the Year
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) has named Sammy Cossairt, a tower crane operator for Maxim Crane Works in Nashville, Tennessee, as its 2025 Tradeswoman of the Year. The award recognizes exceptional skill in construction trades, leadership and commitment to advancing women in the industry. Cossairt brings nearly a decade of experience operating…
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NAWIC Names Tower Crane Operator 2025 Tradeswoman of the Year
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) has named Sammy Cossairt, a tower crane operator for Maxim Crane Works in Nashville, Tennessee, as its 2025 Tradeswoman of the Year. The award recognizes exceptional skill in construction trades, leadership and commitment to advancing women in the industry. Cossairt brings nearly a decade of experience operating…
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Essential Heavy Equipment Tools Every Operator Needs for Safety and Efficiency
Heavy equipment tools can make the difference between a smooth workday and a pricey disaster. Operating massive machinery worth hundreds of thousands of dollars without proper preparation isn’t just unwise — it’s dangerous. The average technician puts $7,500 to $11,000 into their tool inventory, while specialists might spend up to $27,000. This investment pays off…
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KOBELCO Expands Access to Trimble Earthworks 2D Grade Control in North America
KOBELCO Construction Machinery U.S.A. and Trimble have expanded their collaboration to make Trimble Earthworks 2D grade control systems available directly through select Kobelco dealers in North America. The new dealer-certified program allows contractors to purchase excavators pre-equipped with Trimble Earthworks, with training, service and support provided through the KOBELCO dealer network. Kobelco has offered a…
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KOBELCO Expands Access to Trimble Earthworks 2D Grade Control in North America
KOBELCO Construction Machinery U.S.A. and Trimble have expanded their collaboration to make Trimble Earthworks 2D grade control systems available directly through select Kobelco dealers in North America. The new dealer-certified program allows contractors to purchase excavators pre-equipped with Trimble Earthworks, with training, service and support provided through the KOBELCO dealer network. Kobelco has offered a…
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Teton Pass Rebuilt with Aero Aggregates: A Road of Glass and Grit
The collapse of a section of Wyoming’s Teton Pass highway in June 2024 disrupted a vital commuter and freight corridor linking Idaho’s Teton Valley to Jackson Hole. This threatened local economies and tested the limits of rapid-response engineering. Out of that challenge came a pioneering application of foamed glass aggregate, a product manufactured by AeroAggregates,…
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Trimble Groundworks Integrates with Vermeer Pile Drivers for Solar Construction
Trimble and Vermeer announced Sept. 25, 2025, that the Trimble Groundworks machine control system is now available for Vermeer PD10R and PD25R remote control pile drivers. The integration is designed to bring greater automation to solar farm construction, increasing the speed, accuracy and efficiency of piling operations. With the Trimble system, the pile driver automatically…
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CASE Construction Equipment to Showcase Electric and Compact Machines at The Utility Expo 2025
CASE Construction Equipment will showcase a full lineup of machines for utility crews at The Utility Expo 2025, October 7-9, at booth K277. The display will feature electric models, compact equipment and heavy-duty machines built for both tight urban spaces and large-scale projects. For jobs requiring minimal noise and emissions, CASE’s electric models include the…
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Cost and Performance Gains With Hardware and Software Subscription Models
Subscription-based models — offering an alternative to one-time purchases or perpetual licenses — are becoming more common in both professional and personal settings. Whether it’s machine control systems, office equipment, software or beyond, consumers are increasingly drawn to the flexibility and convenience that subscriptions provide. For the construction industry, software and hardware subscriptions offer cost, predictability,…
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Linxup Releases Fleet Safety Guide for Skilled Trades
Skilled tradespeople such as electricians, plumbers and construction workers rely on safe driving to keep themselves and their communities protected. In recognition of National Tradesman Day (Sept. 19) and to support that effort, Linxup has released a new guide, How to Start a Fleet Safety Program: Earn Trust, Get Driver Buy-In, and Make Safety Stick.…