Equipment Today provides the commercial construction industry with information for equipment selection, application, maintenance, and asset management, as well as safety and regulation. It serves contractors in highway and heavy general building demolition, utility, and other construction segments.
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In The August 2008 Issue
Features
Right Size Compact Excavators
Applications and operating conditions play a primary role in sizing compacts.
Static vs. Dynamic Compaction
Which attachment option can achieve the best results?
Departments
Upcoming Shows
Evaluate Your Safety Policies to Keep OSHA at Bay
Rebuilding the Island Shore
GNSS proves instrumental on complex revetment wall project.
Survey Technology Sets Higher Stakes
GPS upgrade boosts grading productivity and accuracy.
Diamond Blade Dos & Don'ts
Avoid common mistakes to get the most out of your blades and saws.
Know Your Small Truck Trade-offs
Calculate the benefits and limitations of Class 5 and smaller mechanics trucks.
By Curt Bennink
Can You See Me Now
Keep highway workers safe by keeping them visible.
Shed Light on Lighting Requirements
Match lighting to both the application and the equipment to optimize performance.
By Curt Bennink
Get Serious about Dust Control
Examine your options and implement a thorough plan.
By Curt Bennink
Step Up Your Oil Analysis Program
Going beyond the basics increases ROI in today's market.
By Curt Bennink
Can You Control Health Care Costs?
Turns out the answer is "yes" - if you do your homework.
Products
August 2008 Equipment Introductions
A solid sampling of both new machines and models that have been recently revamped by the manufacturers.
Compact Excavators
Compaction Attachments
Grade Control
Concrete Saws
Trucks & Transportation
Lighting Equipment
Dust Control
Oils & Lubricants
August 2008 Equipment Gallery
Roundup of products and services available to help you improve efficiency, productivity and safety on the jobsite.
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