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Hipower EHR Micro Grid Expands Green Power Options
For portable power on a jobsite, hybrid power solutions that pair a portable generator with a battery energy storage system are game changers. Now there’s a new, even more...

Modular Hydraulic Bracing Systems Offer Fast Excavation Shoring
Welding walers and chairs for steel beam excavation bracing is labor intensive and potentially dangerous. Contractors facing tight construction budgets and shortened schedules can...

What Is a Digger Derrick and What Are its Benefits?
A digger derrick is a specialized truck used by utility companies, construction crews and telecommunications providers. It combines the capabilities of a standard boom truck and a...

Plan for Fire Suppression System Failure Before It Happens
Designing a temporary fire suppression system can speed the response to emergencies and allow for regular maintenance of aging fire suppression pumps. United Rentals Fluid...

How to Operate a Bulldozer: A Step-By-Step Guide
Using a bulldozer can be challenging, even for experienced operators. Once you’re properly trained, review the steps to start and drive a dozer, control the blade and ripper and...

How to Operate a Front-End Loader: Driving, Scooping, Grading and Digging
Front-end loaders are versatile machines used to pile debris into dump trucks and move loose materials such as rocks, dirt, wood chips, snow and feed. Popular on construction sites...

How to Operate a Skid Steer: Tips on Driving, Grading and More
Operators can learn how to use a skid steer with just a few hours of training. Starting and driving the machine and operating the attachments is easy once you’ve put in some...

How to Operate an Excavator or Mini Excavator
Excavators and their smaller siblings, mini excavators, are powerful earthmoving machines used for a variety of tasks.

Two-Way Radios for Events: Benefits and Programming Tips
Effective communications are critical for running large events smoothly and safely. No one wants their star act to walk onto a dark stage or perform to an audience that can’t hear...

Shipping Container Security: Beyond Shipping Container Locks
You only need to have a Bobcat stolen once—or have the fuel siphoned out of one—to suddenly understand the reality of construction site theft and the importance of having a secure...