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Aluminum-bodied 2015 Ford F-150 put to test with sledgehammer (Video)
From the outset, quite a few folks have questioned the durability of the 2015 Ford F-150’s aluminum body. That was obviously something we wanted to ask folks in our industry about to which they...
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Live from World of Concrete: Get ready for in-depth updates, coverage
World of Concrete kicks off today in Las Vegas, Nevada, and we have a team of editors ready to cover the latest and greatest in construction equipment. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m. with exhibits,...
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Bobcat releases Depth Check system for compact excavators
Bobcat compact excavator owners can now monitor operations better with the introduction of the Bobcat Depth Check system option, a grade control system. The system is available for E32, E32i, E35,...
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Case intros skid steers, CTLs with SCR technology at World of Concrete (Photos)
SR270 As World of Concrete kicks off in Las Vegas, Nevada today, manufacturers are unveiling a variety of machines on the floor, including Case Construction Equipment. In addition to the introduction...
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Will technology make workers obsolete?
The question seems silly, but the answer could be all too real for some landscapers. Technology is on the fast track of not only improving jobsites, but it could also be taking away jobs. Several...
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Why CTL sales are up and how to get the most out of yours
According to Equipment Data Associates numbers, compact track loaders accounted for roughly 20 percent of all financed equipment in 2014 by number of units. That’s a huge share. We asked our sources...
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7 tips on how to finance equipment this spring
Spring is right around the corner, and landscapers are taking a second look at their fleets to make sure they’re ready for the busy season. One thing to consider is financing or leasing equipment to...
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U.S. home construction bodes well for landscaping market
While generally upbeat, home builders say they’re worried about the costs of labor and lots. The start of construction on homes in the United States rebounded in November with gains in both...
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Ford seeks blue-collar buyers’ insights on Super Duty trucks
Ford wants to know how you use your Super Duty, such as this Ford F-350 Super Duty King Ranch Crew Cab 4×4.Photo: Ford Motor Co. Over the last few years, Ford’s marketing department has worked really...
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Researchers offer remedy for post-construction soil compaction
Soil profile rebuilding can increase tree growth, percolation of stormwater through the soil profile and carbon storage in stable forms. Photo: Virginia Tech Researchers at Virginia Tech have developed...
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Memphis landscaper keeps focus on future as company prospers
This landscaping project transformed a bland bank into a beautiful outdoor living space. Photo: Marc Burford Some people seem like they were born with an extra share of enthusiasm. When that aspect of...
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Product roundup: Exmark introduces spreader attachment for stand-on aerator
Photo: Exmark Exmark has introduced a spreader attachment for its stand-on aerator, which the company says enables landscape professionals to offer overseeding in conjunction with aeration programs....
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OSHA announces final ruling on respirable crystalline silica exposure
A final ruling to limit American worker’s exposure to respirable crystalline silica has been issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). By enacting this ruling, OSHA hopes to...
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Gadgets and gear for keeping cool while working in the heat
By Don McLoud With temperatures hitting 90 degrees-plus, landscapers are looking for all kinds of ways to stay cool. They might even be tempted to search for gadgets that could give them some relief....
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Industry roundup: Briggs and Stratton expanding production in three states
The Briggs and Stratton headquarters in Wauwatosa. Photo: Briggs and Stratton On Wednesday, Briggs and Stratton Corp., Wauwatosa, Wisconsin-based, announced a “business optimization program,” which is...
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News roundup: Avant Tecno USA debuts electric articulated loaders
Photo: Avant Avant Tecno USA will debut its fully electric, battery-powered articulated loaders at this year’s GIE+EXPO 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky. The company says that the Avant e5 is the first of...
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People roundup: BrightView acquires Girard Environmental Services
Photo: BrightView BrightView Landscapes, LLC, recently announced their acquisition of Florida’s Girard Environmental Services, LLC (GES). Transaction terms were not disclosed. GES specializes in...
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Technology roundup: Grasscalm artifical turf edging solutions available for...
Photo: Cadenas Cadenas says it has devised a plan to help landscape architects, landscape gardeners and more solve the problem of trimming around the edges of lawns. To include the company’s Grasscalm...
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Women in the field: Challenges and opportunities faced as a minority
Edamarie Mattei’s company, Backyard Bounty, has been in business since 2009.Photo: Backyard Bounty This is part one in a two-part series. The sequel article will publish on TLC tomorrow. Women have...
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The history of the hard hat as the indispensable PPE turns 100
It’s hard to think of construction and construction materials workers without hard hats, but the ubiquitous headgear wasn’t always a staple on the jobsite. The course changed in 1919 when the “Hard...
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