Construction industry looks at how to attract women to field

TractoPart | Mar 14, 2016 | 0 comments

Mortenson hosted a tour of U.S. Bank Stadium for women in the construction field. Construction industry looks for ways to attract women to the field For many, the term “construction worker” conjures an image of a man, even if it’s just subconsciously. Stereotypes and perceptions about the industry are part of the reason that construction

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Northwest Beltway construction to run until spring 2018

TractoPart | Mar 11, 2016 | 0 comments

As the northwest area continues to grow, so does its Beltway. Construction on the 215 Beltway from Craig Road to Hualapai Way is set to turn 3 miles of the heavily traveled roadway into a fully functioning freeway to ease traffic congestion and create a safer environment. The project falls entirely under District

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MEDIUM EXCAVATORS PROVE VERSATILE WORKHORSES

TractoPart | Mar 10, 2016 | 0 comments

Hydraulic excavators with operating weights of 60,000 to 80,000 pounds can take on varied big projects, yet are relatively easy to move site-to-site “These machines [crawler excavators weighing 60,000 to 80,000 pounds] are used across a wide range of applications, across a number of industries, and can be found working most everywhere, from heavy infrastructure

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DEERE’S NEW TELEMATICS ROI CALCULATOR

TractoPart | Mar 10, 2016 | 0 comments

JDLink Estimator tool quantifies telematics return on investment. Whether your fleet is telematic-equipped or you are considering upgrading your fleet management system to cut costs using telematic data, Deere’s new online JDLink ROI Estimator Tool will give you a quick and easy way to prove to yourself how harnessing your equipment’s technology saves you money.

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Ten Tips for Buying a New Excavator

TractoPart | Mar 10, 2016 | 0 comments

When it comes to purchasing a new excavator, there are many important items to consider. Understanding the right specs and knowing what to look for will have the greatest impact on the productivity of your business. Here is a list of ten important considerations for buying a new excavator. 1. Operating weight/size, Application It’s

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HERE’S YOUR FINE – MEGA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY CITED AGAIN

TractoPart | Mar 9, 2016 | 0 comments

Residential builder inspected 12 times in past 60 months and STILL doesn’t provide fall protection for workers. Fall protection ignored How many deaths will it take to get Alabama-based Mega Construction Company’s attention? Maybe a $92,400 fine will get their notice. OSHA issued two repeat citations to Mega Construction based in Robertsdale, Alabama,

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CATERPILLAR PLANS TO COLLABORATE WITH LOCAL GREENHOUSE

TractoPart | Mar 9, 2016 | 0 comments

Caterpillar intends to take waste products of its cogeneration facility and put them to productive use in SunSelect hydroponic greenhouses. March 08, 2016 Caterpillar and SunSelect Produce, Inc., intend to collaborate to take the waste products of Caterpillar’s combined heat and power cogeneration facility in Mossville, Ill., and put them to productive use in SunSelect

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Peru: Mining exports to dynamize in 2016’s first quarter

TractoPart | Mar 8, 2016 | 0 comments

Peru’s mining exports will experience significant recovery in the first quarter of 2016, taking into account Las Bambas mining project’s entry into operation, Energy and Mines Minister Rosa Maria Ortiz affirmed on Friday. “Last January, cooper production increased by over 40% precisely thanks to Las Bambas’ entry into operation, which led to increased levels of

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Versatile Carmix takes concrete to North Mara Gold Mine in Tanzania

May 1, 2017

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The gold mine in North Mara is situated in the north-west of Tanzania, at about 100 kilometres east of Lake Victoria and 20 kilometres south of the border with Kenya. The gold mine works an average of 8,000 tonnes of minerals a day and produced 287,188 ounces of gold in 2015. The gold

WORKERS’ MEMORIAL DAY

May 1, 2017

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Workers’ Memorial Day, observed each year on April 28, honors workers killed, injured, or made ill at work. Since 1992, BLS has collected data on both nonfatal work injuries and illnesses that result in days away from work, and fatal work injuries. In 2015, the occupations with the highest number of nonfatal injuries and illnesses

TOP 15 CONSIDERATIONS FOR MAINTAINING UNDERCARRIAGE HEALTH AND PRODUCTIVITY

Apr 28, 2017

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The undercarriage of a machine represents a significant portion of a piece of equipment’s purchase price. Proper maintenance and operation practices are critical for protecting your equipment investment. Undercarriage maintenance is critical to the overall productivity of a machine. It is the mechanism that gives tracked machines much of their power and stability. It also

Deere Adds 8-Year / 20K Hour Warranty on 944K Electric-Drive Components

Apr 27, 2017

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John Deere is now offering a 96-month / 20,000-hour power electronic components warranty on the Deere 944K hybrid wheel loader. The warranty is retroactive to existing machines in the field and provided on new 944K loaders through October 31, 2018. The warranty includes a 96-month (eight-year) or 20,000-hour (whichever comes first) non-prorated assurance on wheel

VERMEER SILVER SERIES DRILL RODS COMPOSED OF S135 COMMON GRADE STEEL

Apr 27, 2017

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Vermeer’s Silver Series drill rod is composed of S135 common grade steel and is threaded in the same facility as the company’s Firestick drill rod with the same column wall thickness. The Silver Series drill rod is available in four sizes: 1.66-inch, 1.9-inch, 2.06-inch, and 2.375-inch, for use on the D7x11 through the D24x40

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