Battery Powered Mini Excavator - Kubota concept
May 14, 2012
Kubota unveiled a concept all-electric mini excavator on the opening morning of the Intermat show. The company has yet to set a launch date and said it was showing the machine to get feedback from dealers and customers. The machine - being shown at an exhibition for the first time anywhere in the world -is modelled on Kubota's 1.8-1.9 t class U17 mini and is powered either by battery or main...
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Aluminum tandem axle Trailers
Enclosed aluminum tandem axle trailers from Aluma are ideal for a wide range of Contractor applications. Enclosed trailers feature extruded aluminum floors, interior lighting...DEWALT® Launches New 20 Volt MAX* Brushless Impact Drivers that Offer 57 Percent Longer Runtime
DEWALT introduces three new 1/4-inch Impact Drivers (DCF895C2, DCF895L2 and DCF895B) that feature the company’s first-ever Cordless Brushless (BL) Motor technology, which...[Tools, Wood Construction Tools]
New Bostitch Low Profile Paper Tape Framer
Bostitch introduces a new low profile paper tape framing nailer that provides maximum comfort with an over-molded grip and new features such as selectable trigger, adjustable...Products | Latest »
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New Temperature controls return Investment in 7 Days
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The powerful, compact renovator - The Hilti TE 700-AVR Breaker
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New Manufacturing Facility
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Mike Holmes Lends Support to Building Safety Month
April 11, 2012
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GOJO INDUSTRIES ANNOUNCES THE GREAT GOJO GIVEAWAY PROMOTION
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June 14, 2012 to June 16, 2012
The Great West Truck Show
Las Vegas, NV
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September 20, 2012 to September 22, 2012
Truxpo
Abbotsford, BC
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October 27, 2012 to October 29, 2012
APRA International Big R Show
Las Vegas, NV
Editor's Comments »
Correct your productivity shortfall to cut costs
April 4, 2009
Construction is a labour-intensive business, meaning wages make up a large percentage of a building contractor’s expenses. Therefore, one of the most important things a building contractor can do to control costs is to ensure that his employees are productive. This may seem like common sense, but a surprisingly large number of building contractors don’t make productivity a top priority, despite the potential gains to be realized from a more productive workforce, according to the...





