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Underground Equipment
Buried Risks: Protecting Underground Utilities During Construction
All stakeholders—private and public sector—need to do more to protect the American people from the potentially disastrous impact of striking buried utilities while digging.
Rental
Top Five Customer Frustrations With Trencher Rentals
Contractors’ Top 50
Nominations Now Open for the Equipment Today Contractors’ Top 50 New Products
Concrete Equipment & Products
Contractor Opts For Piling Rig On Navy Yard Project
Rental
Pedestrian Trencher Basics: What to Consider When Evaluating Your Rental Fleet
Underground Equipment
Caterpillar Plans to Expand Electrification and Energy Offerings at CES 2024
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Contractors’ Top 50
Nominations Now Open for the Equipment Today Contractors’ Top 50 New Products
The 2024 award will highlight the best new product introductions and enhancements in the construction industry. Submissions close May 24.
Equipment
Challenges & Benefits of Moving to Electric Equipment
As emission regulations tighten, construction equipment power sources will evolve, but adoption will be gradual.
Sponsored
See More, Do More, Save More: The Construction Fleet Safety Advantage
Join IntelliShift for a discussion by Erin Gilchrist, veteran fleet leader and host of Straight Talk on Fleet, as she speaks on how fleet safety drives success and learn how safety technology creates fleet visibility, cuts operational costs and protects your people and your business.
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Directional Drilling Equipment
American Augers DD600 Maxi-rig Directional Drill
The new DD600 features a 755-hp Stage V/T4F/T3 CAT C18 engine that does not require diesel exhaust fluid (DEF).
Equipment
Post-Show Report From The Utility Expo 2023
At the largest show in history, the utility industry gathered for education, equipment and networking.
Construction Technology
Utility Field Tech Tips
With utility contractors bracing for explosive growth, we asked Tilson CTO Jason Burns what his company was using and what steers their advisory group gives utility contractors.
Directional Drilling Equipment
Vermeer Offers Mix Master HD Reamers
Designed for small utilities and large-diameter HDD applications, the MXHD reamers have an intentional plate angle and engineered open spaces that promote slurry passage and movement of cuttings.
Underground Equipment
Vermeer Launches VX75 Vacuum Excavator
The 75-hp vacuum excavator is available with a 5-inch hydraulic boom option for standard units and a 4-inch hydraulic boom option for air and jetter versions.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Vermeer QuickLock Epoxy Thread-locking Compound
The compound cures in as little as one hour enabling HDD crews to get back to drilling after swapping out the sub saver.
Underground Equipment
Vermeer Redesigns VXT600 Vacuum Excavator
The VXT600 features a vacuum system that is powered by a 6,400-cfm (181.2-m3/m) Helical tri-lobe Jurop blower.
Business
Utility Expo 2023 Features More Than 850 Exhibitors
The show will feature bigger exhibits from the top industry brands, a wider variety of equipment, and the latest utility and construction technology.
Underground Equipment
Equipment for Underground Utility Construction
Numerous equipment and technology offerings are enhancing underground utility construction employees’ productivity and safety long term.
Contractors’ Top 50
The Winners: Contractors’ Top 50 New Products
Many 2023, winning equipment and products were launched or featured during construction events.
Mini Excavators
Compact Excavators: Downsizing for the Win
Compact excavators continue to grow in popularity, as evidenced by several new models launched this year.
Fleet Maintenance
Unveiling the Future: Alternative Power Trends
Explore the sustainability initiatives, new regulations and technological innovations that have opened a world of possibilities for the utility industry.
General Tool
How Rental Companies Can Educate Customers on Trenching
What rental companies should encourage irrigation professionals to consider before they begin a project that involves trenching.
Augers
Ignite Attachments Introduces Auger Attachment Series
Capable of handling shale, clay and frozen surfaces, the new auger lineup is a solution for post hole digging, fence installation, deck building, tree planting and much more.
Trucks
Terex Utilities Commander Digger Derrick with FLEX PRO Control System
With the addition of FLEX PRO controls, operators of Commander and General digger derricks have features that allow toggling between slow and fast modes for function control.
Equipment
Nominations for Equipment Today's Top 50 New Products Award Close May 26
The Contractors’ Top 50 New Products award highlights the best new product introductions and enhancements in the construction industry. Submissions close Friday, May 26.
Underground Equipment
General Equipment EPIC Series Two-man Hole Diggers
The Power-FLEX composite operator handles are exclusive to the EPIC Series, providing control and balance during operation, while dampening vibrations.
Concrete Equipment & Products
How to Choose the Right Antenna for Ground Penetrating Radar Jobs
When assessing which antenna to choose for a job it is essential to consider the surface cover and soil present as well as the depth you want to scan.
Directional Drilling Equipment
Ditch Witch Introduces Its Largest All-Terrain Directional Drill
Ditch Witch has introduced the AT120 All Terrain (AT) directional drill – the largest AT system from Ditch Witch to date which is powered by a 280-hp Cummins Stage V diesel engine.
Conexpo
Epiroc Announces CONEXPO Plans
Epiroc to showcase a range of new products, including new surface drill rigs, grouting systems, drum cutter and more.
Vacuum Excavation Equipment
Ditch Witch Unveils W12 Warlock Vacuum Excavator
The W12 is the first truck vac released in the new Warlock series from Ditch Witch.
Underground Equipment
Subsite Electronics Launches Marksman HDD Guidance System
The Marksman is the second product introduced in the Marksman series of HDD guidance systems, following the release of the Marksman+ in 2021.
Business
Ritchie Bros. Reveals Biggest Ticket Items Sold in 2022
The construction heavy equipment auction house has released a list of the biggest price tags from last year.
Vertical Drilling Equipment
Digga HALO Drilling Alignment System
Located in the hood ring of the auger, HALO provides an operator with a simultaneous clear line of sight to itself, as well as the hole being dug.
Underground Equipment
Full Walk Around of Ditch Witch's Mechanical Plow Trencher PT37 at Equip Expo 2022
Brant Kukuk, compact equipment product manager with Ditch Witch, gives a walk around of the new PT37 at Equip Expo 2022.
Trucks
Load Chart Knowledge Central to Safe Digger Derrick Operations
Understanding how to read load charts and applying that information to the operation of a digger derrick is critical.
Trenchers
Ditch Witch Unveils Ride-on Plow Trencher PT37
The PT37 is a dedicated plow with an optional trencher, reel-carrier and hydra-bore configuration to meet a wide range of jobsite needs.
Infrastructure
3 Reasons to Consider Geothermal in Construction
By outfitting millions of people with more efficient and effective energy sources than existing homes powered by natural gas, heating fuel, or other sources, we can improve climate change outcomes while producing more valuable and efficient homes.
Underground Equipment
Common Uses of PVC Piping in Construction Environments
Due to its strength, durability, cost-effectiveness, and many other factors, PVC piping is used in a wide variety of applications in building and construction.
Contractors’ Top 50
Downloadable Directory: 2022 Contractors’ Top New Products Awards Winners
The Contractors' Top 50 New Products award can help you discover the solutions, equipment and technology that can help build your business and increase ROI.
