Equipment Today August 2019

Compact Equipment: Electrification & Other Changes Impact Compact Models Helping you optimize ROI on your construction equipment

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COVER STORY

TECHNOLOGY

HITS THE ROAD PRODUCTS

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Road building has seen its share of innovation.

Here’s a snapshot of that technology in action.

FEATURES

16 Compact Excavators 35 Road Building Equipment

COMPACT EQUIPMENT FACES RAPID CHANGE pg 12

41 Trucks & Transportation

More efficient power plants and a move toward electrification drive compact equipment design.

Check out machines tailored for highway and road work.

48 Technology

A look at the latest advances in technology for your construction jobs.

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6 Breaking Ground 8 Equipment Introductions 28 Road Building 42 Fleet Management

Is the Fuel Injection a Diesel Engine’s Most Sensitive System?

46 Profit Matters

MAINTAIN YOUR MTV FOR OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE pg 20

Process Eases Use of 3D Modeling in Fabrication

50 Running the Business

Tackle Business Turns & Game Plan Disruptions

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Hiring Ex-convicts on the Table to Fill Open Construction Jobs

Could giving ex-convicts a second chance, and a job, lead to a sustainable hiring model for construction contractors? www.ForConstructionPros.com/21077702

Adopting ever-changing truck specs allows the trucking company to pull ahead of its competition.

Walsh Construction is seeing enhanced safety and clearer communication by blocking mobile device distractions.

Follow these five proactive tips and you’ll be well on your way to reducing repair costs. www.ForConstructionPros.com/21076032

Here’s how to get over the hurdles when business conditions force you to consider buying used. www.ForConstructionPros.com/21077378

SILVER STREAK ADAPTS TO CHANGING JOBSITES pg 38

WALSH CUTS THE DIGITAL CLUTTER TO KEEP WORKERS SAFE pg 44

Repairs Are Inevitable.

Busting Your Budget Isn’t.

Expectation vs. Reality of Buying Used Equipment

Preventive maintenance on a material transfer vehicle can help prevent costly breakdowns.

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Why Your Construction Company Needs a Payments Strategy

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B R E AKI N G G R O U N D By Becky Schultz

Is Construction Headed Down the Block?

Becky Schultz / bschultz@acbusinessmedia.com

TECHNOLOGY IS COMING AT THE construction industry at a furious pace, leaving many (including me) scratching their heads as to what it means to contractors and their business going forward. One of the latest to hit the pavement is “blockchain” — which sounds cryptic, but fortunately, is not quite as confusing as it may first appear.

Originally developed as the framework for cryptocurrency (another enigma of the tech and financial worlds), blockchain is a lot like a digital bank ledger or checkbook. It digitally records transactions of credits and debits, their dates, transaction numbers and the parties involved, and gives users access to the data at varying

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levels. The recorded data makes up the “blocks” and the “chains” represent the activity that occurs in between (e.g., changes made and who made them).

So, how does blockchain apply to construction? According to Matthew Ramage, Trimble’s segment manager for Asset Management and MEP Global Marcom Director, it can help by removing most of the intermediaries involved in processing contracts and payments, as well as by streamlining project delivery and payment (https://bit.ly/2zS2JV6).

Consider all of the components that go into a larger project and all the information and individuals involved.

Blockchain might be used to track materials and activities between the company and its vendors, transactions between the project owners, contractors and subs, etc., providing more transparency and reducing the potential for human error.

Blockchain uses what are termed “smart contracts.” Smart contracts secure, enforce and execute the settlement of recorded agreements between parties, and eliminate the need to chase down payments. Smart contracts may also be able to interface with BIM software, enabling better coordination with any stakeholders who have access to the model. As Ramage explains: The project schedule becomes hundreds of smart contracts in a common environment visible to all stakeholders.

Each smart contract has a value.

Completion and verification of a contract triggers an automatic payment.

The project receives its next “block” of information, which updates the BIM model with the completed work and project spend.

Of course, as with any new technology, there are potential downside risks.

While blockchain can cut down on errors or inconsistencies in digital documents (e.g., contracts or blueprints), any errors or typos in the original files could produce a ripple effect that may not be caught until the later project stages. And while designed to be highly secure, there is the ever-present risk of hackers accessing or interfering with digitally stored information.

There is clearly much yet to be learned about both the potential and the challenges associated with blockchain in construction. To start down this path, I suggest the article “Blockchain Transactions Poised to Revolutionize the Construction Industry” at www.

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EQUIPMENT INTRODUCTIONS

These pages feature some of the latest equipment available. You’ll find a solid sampling of both new machines and models that have been recently revamped by the manufacturers. For more information on these products, simply visit www.ForConstructionPros.com and include the eight-digit code shown.

Custom Equipment

Hy-Brid Lift ZT-1630

Brokk

MMB326 Rock Drill The MMB326 hydraulic drifter rock drill attachment from TEI Rock Drills pairs with the Brokk 300 and allows for drilling of up to 3-in. holes in concrete, rock and compact soil. At just under 30 in. long, it delivers 200 ft.-lbs. of impact energy at 3,480 bpm. The drill comes in 5.9- or 7.8-ft. mast lengths and produces 250 ft.-lbs. of torque and reaches rotation speeds of up to 250 rpm. A 360˚ positioner allows for drilling in a variety of positions. The lightweight, compact TE26 drill head incorporates Automatic Stroke Adjustment technology. Variable rotation speeds up to 250 rpm help to minimize the risk of jamming, while the reversible rotation motors deliver high torque to ensure powerful drilling.

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Pavelink App The Pavelink cloud-based logistics application facilitates a connected workflow between the asphalt plants, delivery trucks, company office and paving site. It seamlessly integrates with existing planning and management tools, automatically gathering and centralizing relevant information such as quantities, temperatures, number of trucks loaded, current truck locations, jobsite arrival estimations, number of trucks returning or queuing for more loads, current screed width, current paver speed, and amount of roadway that has been laid. It automatically generates digital weigh tickets that are delivered to the drivers’ loaded app.

Geofence recognition notes the arrival of a haul truck at the site, and tracks all activity digitally.

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The ZT-1630 Zero-Turn Series compact electric scissor lift delivers a 16-ft. platform height, a working height of 22 ft. and a lift capacity of 550 lbs. Its point-and-go-style drive allows ease of movement in confined spaces, and the proportional controls provide feather-like control for optimal lift positioning and precise jobsite mobility. The unit incorporates a large work platform with full-swing entrance door, slide-out deck extension with slip-resistant surface and built-in tool tray. Its lightweight design and non-marking tires allow for earlier access to sensitive flooring. The scissor stack supports the weight of the platform with four points of contact.

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Danuser

Mega Mixer Materialhandling Bucket The enhanced Mega Mixer is designed to mix, scoop and dispense a variety of materials including bag-mix concrete. Features include an easy to operate discharge end, 8-in.-diameter with 8-in. pitch steel auger for faster mixing and dispensing and a 22.8-cu.-in. motor for improved torque. A closable discharge end limits spilling and allows for faster material mixing. The unit is capable of dispensing 3/4 yd. of material in 26 seconds (up to 1-in.-diameter rock). Mounts on both sides allow the operator to dispense material on the right or left side of the carrier. Two 2-ft. multi-link chutes store on the bucket. Accessories include 24- and 36-in. chutes, a toolless hopper extension and a funnel with 6-in. hose adapter.

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877H Wheel Loader The 877H has an operating weight of just over 54,000 lbs. and a full-turn tipping load of 35,450 lbs. It features a bucket size of 5.5 cu. yds. with a bucket breakout force of 44,961 lbf.

Its Cummins QSL9 8.9L, six-cylinder, Tier 4 Final diesel engine generates up to 331 hp and a peak torque of 1,160 lbs.-ft. at 1,400 rpm. The engine is mated with a standard power-shift transmission with a single-stage, three-element torque converter. The unit achieves a maximum travel speed of up to 24.8 mph. Other features include limited-slip differentials on the front and rear, articulated steering, wet disc brakes and a piston pump hydraulic system.

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EQUIPMENT INTRODUCTIONS

Efficiency Production

Octagon Box

ClearPathGPS

Fleet-enabled Dash Cam ClearPathGPS has partnered with OwlCam to provide a fleetenabled dash cam that automatically detects harsh braking, acceleration, turning and crashes, plus records location data, vehicle speed and accurate time/date while the ignition is on. Smart response further protects parked vehicles by detecting impact and broken glass events. A fast LTE connection uploads recorded video instantly to the cloud and tamper-free video footage can be securely downloaded for use in insurance claims, driver coaching and more.

The sleek, low-profile camera mounts just above the dashboard and can be self-installed in minutes. It has an HD 120˚ wide angle lens and 2x digital zoom with full resolution.

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The lightweight, aluminum Octagon Box is suited for precast utilities structures such as manholes and wet-wells that are round, not square. It is comprised of Build-A-Box aluminum panels pinned in 135˚ angle vertical posts. The result is a safe, lightweight “manhole shield” that is capable of shoring tightly around oddangled laterals and other manhole leads.

The unit is comprised of standard 2-ft.tall Build-A-Box panels in lengths from 2 to 5 ft. The inside diameter space ranges from 61 to 148 in. Eight different lateral pipe access points are provided by leaving out the 2-ft. bottom panel.

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Pettibone

Extendo 1246X Telehandler The Extendo 1246X has a 46-ft. 6-in. maximum lift height, 30-ft. maximum forward reach and 12,000-lb. maximum load capacity. Cylinder cushioning dampens the end of strokes when extending/retracting to reduce wear and help prevent potential spilling of a load. The 117-hp Cummins QSF 3.8 Tier 4 Final side-mounted engine enables easy service access, enhanced curbside visibility and a 19-in. ground clearance. The unit offers full-time four-wheel drive with a limitedslip front axle differential. The operator cab provides ergonomic seat, pedal, joystick and steering wheel positions, an analog/LCD gauge cluster or optional 7-in. digital display with integrated backup camera, enhanced climate control and more.

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Cedarapids CR 1030 Asphalt Pavers The 260-hp CR 1030 W wheeled paver has a standard 16.7-ton hopper capacity or up to a 27-ton capacity with an insert. The 225hp CR 1030 T Series track model has a standard 14-ton hopper capacity or up to 22 tons with insert. Their Stretch 20 hydraulically extendible screed enables infinitely variable paving widths from 10 to 20 ft. and a maximum paving width of 30 ft. with extensions. Dual swing-out operator stations with SIDEVIEW enable the seat and console to swivel outward at four differing angles for unobstructed views to the sides and screed end gates. A large, 7-in. multifunction color screen display at each console displays critical operating functions, gauges and parameters

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Gas-powered Jackhammers The Gas Breaker GB-70 and Gas Breaker GB-90 require no air compressor, making them cost-effective to operate and easy to stow on any vehicle.

The 70-lb. GB-70 delivers 64 ft.-lbs. of impact energy, while the 90-lb. GB-90 produces impact energy up to 76 ft.-lbs. Vibration-reducing technology allows operators to work comfortably for longer periods. At 100 dB(A), the units produce less noise than most comparably sized pneumatic models. Their 2-hp, 50cc Honda four-stroke, single-cylinder, fan-cooled gasoline engine relies on less than 4 gal. of fuel for an eight-hour work day.

Both models are CARB and EPA certified.

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“IF YOUR LOADER CAN’T TURN TIGHT AND STAY STABLE, SAVE YOUR BREATH.” THE L-SERIES WITH ARTICULATION PLUS™ STEERING. Thanks to their exclusive system that provides articulation and rear-wheel steering, the 244L, 324L, and 344L Compact Wheel Loaders boast high full-turn tip loads and amazingly tight turning. And all three models are backed by a standard 2-year/2,000-hour full-machine warranty. Highly stable. Highly capable. Learn more from your John Deere dealer or our website.

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COM PACT E Q UI P M E N T By Curt Bennink

Compact Equipment Faces Rapid Change More efficient powerplants and a move toward electrification drive compact equipment design.

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he compact construction equipment market faces major changes as powerplant choices continue to evolve. Diesel engine technology will be the dominant power source for the foreseeable future, and it continues to evolve with increased efficiency and reduced noise emissions. Simultaneously, there are an ever-increasing number of electric models being introduced that fill a growing demand for sustainable solutions in emissions-sensitive and indoor applications.

“It’s clear that our industry is in a period of rapid change,” says Fares Beainy, electromobility strategy and business development manager, Volvo Construction Equipment.

“That’s why Volvo CE is taking a lead on electromobility, including being the first construction equipment manufacturer to commit to an electric future for its compact machine range.

“We’re conducting extensive research and product development on a range of hybrid and battery-electric solutions,” he adds. “We’ve learned that electrification is possible with different machine types and sizes using different technologies. But for many machine sizes, applications and markets, the diesel engine will remain the most appropriate power source for a number of years, and we will continue to manufacture diesel engines of all sizes. So ultimately, the decision between diesel power or electric rests with the owners and operators.”

Oliver Lythgoe, Perkins product concept manager, sees a continued strong demand for diesel in compact equipment. “We

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don’t see electric machines replacing diesel-powered machines across the board. The longterm growth trend is positive for small diesel-powered equipment around the world,” he comments. “What we do see, however, are a few niche applications for compact electric machines that will see real growth in the future.

One promising market is for small wheel loaders used to handle various materials on farms or construction sites where they are never far from a charging point and have multiple opportunities to recharge during the day.”

The challenges confronting compact electric machines are not technical. “We already know how to design and build them,” says Lythgoe. “The challenges are logistical and economic.

Many construction machines operate in places where there is no grid electricity and it makes zero sense to recharge an electric excavator with a diesel generator.

The economic challenge is the battery cost. The dominant technology, lithium-ion (Li-ion), is still expensive to buy and use.

“Even assuming grid electricity is much less expensive than diesel fuel, the payback time still is long,” he notes. “That may change in the future. There is a long-term cost reduction trend in batteries so there is hope this economic challenge will fade.”

DIESEL TECHNOLOGY EVOLVES Noise has become a major consideration for compact equipment. “By its very nature, a compact machine puts the operator closer to the engine and that makes control of fatigueproducing noise and vibration both more difficult and more important than it is on a full-size machine,” says Lythgoe. “It also is becoming more common for engine noise to be regulated in

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By its very nature, a compact machine puts the operator closer to the engine and that makes control of fatigue-producing noise and vibration both more difficult and more important than it is on a fullsize machine. Perkins addressed this issue by incorporating features such as quieter gears using materials with intrinsic sound-deadening characteristics, and stiffening the structure of the engine block.

terms of both sound power and decibels by local governments down to the municipal level.”

Perkins addressed this issue by incorporating features such as quieter gears using materials with intrinsic sound-deadening characteristics, and stiffening the structure of the engine block itself. “Our Syncro 2.8L and 3.6L engines, for example, use sound-deadening composite materials for the oil sump and top cover, along with a stiffened block and a gear train that is relocated from the front of the engine to the back to achieve significant noise reduction,” Lythgoe points out.

“Working together with efficiency-enhancing technologies like ‘smart’ turbocharging that improve machine responsiveness and ‘driveability,’ this combination of features can make a small engine feel and perform like a larger one and a compact machine as comfortable to operate as its full-size counterpart,” says Lythgoe. “We do get more power from a smaller displacements engine with technologies like turbocharging and common

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COMPACT EQU IPMENT

rail fuel systems. The turbo puts more air in the cylinder and the fuel system injects and atomizes more fuel. It is a simple equation — more air plus more fuel equals more power.

“The tricky part is designing an engine to withstand the higher mechanical and thermal loads implicit in that equation without sacrificing either durability or reliability,” he continues. “Perkins approached that challenge with sophisticated simulation tools and literally terabytes of real-world field operational data to work with.”

This allows more efficient compact machines to depend on smaller displacement engines with higher power densities.

The concept of delivering more with less is the goal of the Cummins Performance Series engines. “They are delivering more with less for our customers — more performance with lower installation costs for OEMs and lower running costs for operators,” says Alexei Ustinov, vice president, Cummins Offhighway Engine Business.

“Cummins Stage V/ Performance Series points to the future of engine design and development — simpler, lighter, more powerful, more efficient,” says Steve Nendick, marketing communications director, Cummins. “Cummins has continued to increase the power density of its products since emissions regulations began at Tier 1. For Stage V/Performance Series, our four-cylinder product has taken a real leap forward in its capability. The increase in capability means that smaller displacement engines can be used with no impact on machine performance, with added total cost of ownership (TCO) benefits of better fuel efficiency and lower servicing costs.”

The 3.8-liter F3.8 Performance Series engine moves up from 130 to 173 hp with the new architecture, a 33% increase.

The B4.5 Performance Series 4.5-liter engine jumps 16% from 173 to 200 hp. Peak torque of the F3.8 increases by more than 31% to 620 Nm, and an 11% increase moves the B4.5 up to 780 Nm.

Volvo says its diesel-powered compact equipment is focused on fuel efficiency. “Reducing fuel consumption is not only more sustainable, but it also reduces expenses for owners and improves the TCO of a machine,” says Beainy. “Our newest compact models feature Tier 4 Final engines and other fuel efficiency features.”

For example, the Volvo ECR18E and EC20E compact excavators offer optional auto engine shutdown and auto idle features that help reduce fuel consumption. The L45H and L50H compact wheel loaders have load-sensing hydraulics that deliver power to hydraulic functions only when needed, while a fuel-efficient hydrostatic transmission offers smooth speed increases.

Fuel efficiency gains are beneficial to TCO. “It’s a long-term cost-saving benefit that will be realized over the life of the machine,” says Bart DeHaven, national sales representative, Kato Compact Excavator Sales. The latest emissions regulations are having a definite impact. “The newer regulations have affected an engine’s strengths and weaknesses. The challenge now is on product engineering to develop

Volvo CE is the first construction equipment manufacturer to commit to an electric future for its compact machine range.

Battery and electric machines are a disrupter in the equipment market. Models like the Kato 9VXB battery-powered compact excavator are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. machines that operate at peak optimization with the Tier 4 engine, taking advantage of the new design strengths to deliver the most to operators.”

ELECTRIC OPTIONS EMERGE Hybrid and full electric options for compact machines are becoming more popular.

For example, the F3.8 features the Cummins HPP (Hybrid Power Plug-in) concept, part of a wide portfolio of power solutions the company will offer moving forward. The HPP offers a balance of battery power with a compact engine-generator.

It works in the same manner as a full electric driveline, but has both an F3.8 Performance Series-powered generator and plug-in operation for charging.

This provides more flexibility where charging infrastructure is more challenging.

“The HPP solution lowers total emissions, with the opportunity to operate at zero or nearzero emissions

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during the shift,” says Ustinov.

“Noise and fuel consumption are reduced using a smaller engine operating for less time.”

Electrified power is a good solution for zero emissions and lower noise. “The use of electric power will be influenced by regulations, price of batteries and their component materials, power holding capacity and availability of charging infrastructure,” says Nendick. “It is not practical for every application. For certain equipment types, it is not cost competitive due to the increased purchase price, which is limiting take-up. It could be supported going forward with financing options, government subsidies, potential industry regulations and innovation in charging solutions” Duty cycles remain a key factor in the adoption of electric-powered equipment. “The nature of construction industry applications requires powertrains to be assessed against a backdrop of tough duty cycles and high power requirements,” says Nendick. “Currently, battery technology cannot provide the same power density as diesel fuel, or meet the full duty cycles of larger excavators, cranes and heavyduty construction equipment while also meeting the total energy demand.

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For its StageV/ Performance Series, Cummins’ four-cylinder product has taken a real leap forward in its capability. Smaller displacement engines can be used with no impact on machine performance, with added TCO benefits of better fuel efficiency and lower servicing costs.

BENEFITS OF TELEMATICS TO COMPACT EQUIPMENT

Additionally, as Stage V and Tier 4 Final emissions legislations mandate the use of ultra-clean diesel technology, heavy-duty construction equipment can operate effectively and meet even the strictest low emissions zones using a Performance Series Stage V or Tier 4 Final diesel engine.”

But compact electric machines are coming. “Ultralow emissions zones (ULEZ) in urban centers are becoming an accepted standard for the on-highway sector, pushing public transit, delivery trucks and school transport systems to look at hybrid and full electric transportation,” says Nendick. “In the coming years, ULEZs will undoubtedly focus on construction equipment, as well.

“A balance of electric and clean diesel will be needed to meet contractors’ cost and delivery expectations, as well as the environmental air quality and noise requirements,” he continues. “This could limit the flexibility of contractors, preventing the use of older compact equipment in certain cities where the latest and cleanest will be required.”

“There have already been many emissions incentives Larger construction equipment is witnessing an increased adoption rate of telematics systems, which allow customers to manage high-value assets more efficiently. Telematics technology on compact equipment has lagged behind but it is picking up momentum.

“Telematics will certainly play a role in compact machines going forward, helping operators to maxi-

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and regulations set by cities and countries,” says Beainy.

“Additionally, we see demand from our customers to meet self-set emissions goals.”

In order for electric equipment to become the norm, machines need to be designed and proven to overcome the main concerns voiced by skeptics regarding energy capacity, performance and price.

“When it comes to price, the TCO should be considered with electric models largely around fuel savings, less scheduled maintenance and extended component life,” says Beainy. “Even though electric machines might not be cheaper at purchase, they add more value in the long run. They allow owners to bid on emissionsrestricted jobs, work during the night in densely populated areas and work indoors, as well as in many other niche applications that we might not even know about yet.”

To show its commitment to alternate power, Cummins recently displayed an all-electric prototype mini-excavator at bauma. Powered by its BM4.4E flexible battery modules (4.4 kW each), the 3.5-ton excavator prototype is designed to support a full work shift and charge in under three hours. The excavator mize their uptime with better service planning and other benefits,” says Bart DeHaven, Kato Compact Excavator Sales.

“The investment in these systems is not always achievable/worthwhile for compact equipment. However, Cummins offers a low-cost solution for smaller machines and operators to improve availability,” says Steve Nendick, Cummins. “The Guidanz

eliminates all gaseous emissions and substantially reduces noise, making it ideal for use in urban and suburban construction.

The excavator contains eight BM4.4E modules connected in a series configuration to provide a total energy of 35 kWh. Mounted near the base of the excavator, the Cumminsdesigned and built battery modules utilize Li-ion technology to achieve a higher energy density and proprietary control technology to maintain the battery state-of-charge for a longer range. The modular design also allows for scalability to other applications and duty cycles.

Volvo plans to launch a full range of electric compact excavators and wheel loaders starting in mid-2020, ending new diesel engine development of miniexcavator models from the EC15 to EC27 and compact wheel loaders from the L20 to L28.

In the coming years, ultra-low emissions zones will undoubtedly focus on construction equipment.

“The first two electric models will be the ECR25 excavator and the L25 wheel loader,” says Beainy. “They run on lithium-ion batteries and have zero exhaust emissions. They offer significantly lower noise levels, reduced energy costs, improved efficiency and less maintenance requirements compared with their conventional counterparts.

“While some may think performance will be a hurdle, the electric models we’re working on actually have similar in-line mini adapter is a blue-tooth device which links our engines to an app on your phone. For a relatively low cost, operators can quickly download engine fault information and talk to their service provider to resolve any issues. The technician can come to the site already knowing what the issue is, getting the machine up and running much quicker.”

A separate adapter is not required

performance,” he indicates.

“The electric versions have performance levels similar to their conventional diesel equivalents, so customers will get the same performance in more efficient, environmentally-friendly machines.”

For example, the ECR 25 electric mini-excavator has a 9-ft. digging depth and a breakout force of 4,541 lbf. The L25 electric wheel loader has a full-turn tipping load of 3.7 tons, a dump height of 8.2 ft. and a 2.2-ton payload fork load capacity.

“Battery and electric machines are a disrupter in the equipment market,” says DeHaven. “Our [Kato] 9VXB battery machine has pushed the boundaries on what is possible in this area.

There is definitely an interest from indoor excavation guys for the smallest of machines to reach into tight quarters. Out 9VXB will fit through a standard 30-in. door frame, which has been an incredibly popular feature.

“We’re still pushing the envelope with the 9VXB’s eight-hour battery life and rapid recharge time,” says DeHaven. “The biggest constraint on growth in this segment is cost. The technology is there, but it costs more than a diesel engine. Can you engineer a product that meets the quality that we are known for, but at a price that is still profitable? It isn’t easy, but we feel good about what we have taken to market so far. I think we’ve got the results to back that up, as well.”

DeHaven believes the electric and battery revolution is just getting under way. “There are so many implications for what can be done to meet unique requirements of jobsites (regulated emission caps, indoor sites, etc.),” he states. “We’re really just starting to dig into this market.” ET for each engine — meaning a single adapter can be used across multiple machines.

Volvo Construction Equipment also expects increased usage of more advanced telematics, such as its ActiveCare Direct. “ActiveCare Direct is available on a large number of our products, including our compact excavators and wheel loaders,” notes Volvo’s Fares Beainy.

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The 7,909-lb. DX35-5 zero tailswing, 9,246-lb. DX42-5 conventional tailswing and 10,677-lb. DX50-5 minimal tailswing compact excavators are available with an enclosed cab with heat and air conditioning or an open canopy configuration.

• 33.5-, 42.7- and 49.8-hp Tier 4-compliant diesel engines • Maximum dig depths of 10 ft.

3 in., 10 ft. 6 in. and 11 ft. 7 in. with standard arm (long-arm optional) • Bucket breakout force ranges from 6,968 to 9,183 lbf.

• Standard blade or angle blade available as a factory option • Offer 17- to 20-gpm auxiliary hydraulic flow

The 915E has a 35,935-lb. operating weight and is powered by a Cummins QSB4.5 Tier 4 Final turbocharged engine rated at 115 hp at 2,200 rpm.

• Offers maximum digging depths up to 19 ft. 3 in. and a bucket capacity up to .95 cu. yds.

• Six selectable working modes • Auto-idle speed function reduces fuel consumption and engine noise when pilot controls are in neutral • Includes an integrated ROPS cab and standard rear view camera

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Bobcat R-Series Compact Excavators

The 21,550-lb. 1000M is the largest model in the Mustang excavator line, with a dig depth of 14 ft. 10 in. and a bucket breakout of 12,216 lbf.

• Robust mono boom design will go 60° in either direction for digging without the need to reposition the machine • 72-hp 4TNV98CT-VBV diesel engine • 16-ft. 10-in. dump height and ground level reach of 24 ft. 3 in.

• Tailswing radius of 4 ft. 4 in.

• “Power-A-Tach” quick-attach system

The E32 and E35 fit in the 3- to 4-ton size class and feature dual-flange rollers that extend the undercarriage structure closer to the track’s edge and provide up to a 15% increase in over-the-side capacity and more stability.

• Integrated rear counterweight design lowers the center of gravity • Strengthened hinges and latches and rigid, aligned excavator panels reduce vibration in the cab • 15% more window surface area and narrower side pillars for more visibility • Wider seat and cab with 29% more floor space, redesigned, fold-away floor pedals and tubular frame-reinforced cab door

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The 3-ton KX033-4 features a diverter valve allowing auxiliary oil to be diverted without removal of the thumb attachment for ease of attachment use.

• 24.8-gross hp Kubota direct injection Tier 4 Final-certified engine • 8,138-lb. breakout force and 10-ft. 6-in. digging depth • Available extendable dipper arm provides a 12-ft. 2-in. digging depth and 18-ft.

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HOW TO GET STARTED & STAY PROFITABLE Wacker Neuson EZ26 and EZ36 Compact Excavators The 2.6-ton EZ26 and 3.6-ton EZ36 minimal tailswing compact excavators are available with the Vertical Digging System that enables progressive tilting of the superstructure by up to 15° to compensate for slopes.

• Provide a 9-ft. and 11-ft. 6-in. dig depth and 15-ft. 5-in. and 18-ft. 6-in. maximum reach • 20.4- and 24.5-hp Yanmar diesel engines • EZ36 has a load-sensing hydraulic system, large, comfortable cab with ergonomic joystick, jog dial, keypad, 3.5in. display and ISO/SAE control pattern change • EZ26 includes a modern design, comfortable cab, ergonomic controls and quick, cost-saving maintenance access

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Hitachi ZX60USB-5 Compact Excavator The 13,547-lb. ZX60USB-5 features a 12-ft. 4-in. maximum dig depth and 20-ft. 5-in. maximum dig reach.

• 53-net-hp Yanmar Tier 4 Final engine • Power/economy work modes match engine speed to the job • Ergonomic short-throw pilot control levers provide smooth, predictable, loweffort fingertip operation • Heavy-duty X-frame undercarriage provides a solid, stable platform • Standard backfill blade or optional allhydraulic blade angles 25° left or right

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John Deere 30G Compact Excavator The 7,220-lb. 30G with reduced tailswing design is powered by a 23-hp Yanmar threecylinder Tier 4 engine and delivers a 9-ft. 2-in. dig depth.

• Auxiliary hydraulics plumbed to the end of the boom • Mechanical control pattern selector valve located beneath the seat • Includes a spacious operator station with large entryways and unrestricted sightlines • Third service door improves access to the cooling core and other daily checkpoints • Manual wedge-style quick-coupler

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Komatsu PC45MR-5 and PC55MR-5 Hydraulic Excavators Kato 9VXE-3 Electric Mini-excavator The 9VXE-3 comes standard with all the features of the 9VX-3 but with a no-emission, 5-hp Baldor electric motor.

• 2,100-lb. operating weight • 5-ft. 2-in. dig depth • Two-speed travel • 6-gpm hydraulic flow • 360° house swing with independent 140° boom swing • Variable-width undercarriage extends from 27.5 to 37.5 in.

• Comes with 100 ft. of power cord and can be ordered with different volt options

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The PC45MR-5 and PC55MR-5 tight tailswing excavators feature 38-hp 4D88E-7 2.19-liter, Tier 4 Final engines that use up to 5% less fuel with no loss of performance or productivity.

• Enhanced working modes match engine speed and pump delivery to the task • Auto-idle shutdown and economy modes help save fuel and reduce machine wear • Swing booms and convex sliding doors help with work in tight spaces • 3.5-in., high-resolution LCD monitor with Ecology Guidance enables monitoring of machine performance • High-strength, X-track frame deters dirt and debris buildup

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JCB 18Z-1 and 19C-1 Compact Excavators The 19C-1 is a 4,211-lb. conventional tailswing model, while the 18Z-1 has an operating weight of 3,856 lbs. and has a zero tailswing.

• 23.1-hp Perkins diesel engine accessed via a rear counterweight that swings away to reveal the engine bay and battery • All-steel bodywork for impact protection • Four-plate boom and dipper design • 2Go selectable hydraulic cut-out system • Common undercarriage with machined faces and revised idler design for improved ride quality and reduced track stalling in loose material • Include a redesigned dozer blade with dozer wings, ROPS-compliant cab and canopy and integrated tie-down points

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Mecalac MCR Series Excavators The 75-hp 6MCR, 8MCR and 10MCR combine an excavator and a compact loader in the same machine.

• MECALAC-Boom’s lifting capacities and versatility allow use for moving earth, preparing the ground, leveling or transporting pallets • Simply take up the loader bucket, switch to loader mode and it delivers the controls of a compact loader • 12,600-, 15,900- and 20,700-lb. operating weights • Deliver 9,660-, 11,240- and 13,500-lb. breakout force and maximum digging depths of 10 ft. 1 in., 12 ft. 1 in. and 13 ft. 1 in.

• Bucket capacities from .11 to .74 cu. yds.

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Yanmar ViO Series and SV Series Compact Excavators The ViO Series includes six models from 14.5 to 56.9 hp and 3,836- to 18,136lb. operating weights, and the SV Series includes two models with a minimal turning radius in both the front and rear.

• ViO17-A includes variable width tracks that extend from 3 ft. 1 in. to 4 ft. 1 in.

• ViO35-6A, ViO50-6A, ViO55-6A and ViO80-1A have electronically controlled Tier 4 Final engines, advanced hydraulics and Eco and Auto-Deceleration modes • SV08-1B offers a 10.3-hp diesel engine, 2,348-lb. operating weight, 5-ft. 4-in. digging depth and variable width tracks of 2 ft. 3 in. to 2 ft. 9 in.

• SV100-2A has a 72-hp Yanmar engine, 21,550-lb. operating weight, 14-ft. 10-in. digging depth and a width of 7 ft. 7 in.

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Caterpillar 7- to 10-ton Next Generation Excavators

Takeuchi TB250-2 Compact Hydraulic Excavator

The Next Generation mini-excavator line includes six models in the 7- to 10-ton category with standard or compact radius configurations and fixed, swing or variable angle (two-piece) swing booms.

• Maximum operating weights from 18,152 to 22,447 lbs. and standard dig depths from 13 ft. 5 in. to 17 ft.

• Stick-Steer system allows operator to switch to low-effort joystick control with the touch of a button • 55.9-net-hp C2.4 turbo (307.5) and 70.3-net-hp C3.3 diesel engines • Load-sensing hydraulic system • Standard automatic two-speed travel, cruise control system, auxiliary hydraulic system, control pattern changer and machine security system

The TB250-2 weighs 10,957 lbs. (canopy) and features a long arm with integrated thumb mount and a maximum dig depth of 12 ft. 4.8 in.

• Four-pump hydraulic system provides multi-function capability • Precision pilot joysticks • Primary auxiliary circuit supplies 24.2 gpm and is controlled via a proportional slide switch on the left-hand joystick • Spacious cabin with automotive-styled interior, high-capacity HVAC system, deluxe high-back suspension seat and large multi-function monitor • Multiple presets allow attachments to be exchanged quickly and easily • Standard Takeuchi Fleet Management telematics system

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Volvo ECR18E and EC20E Compact Excavators

The 3 1/2-ton class R35Z-9A zero tailswing compact excavator has a maximum digging depth of 10 ft. 3 in., bucket breakout force of 6,900 lbf. and standard bucket capacity of .14 cu. yds.

• Boom swing capability allows boom offset of 75° to the left and 50° to the right • 23.7-hp Yanmar engine housed in a wider opening engine compartment • Includes a Werk Brau-compatible thumb bracket, diverter valve, proportional control levers with two-way piping, pingrabber style dual-locking quick coupler and O/C piping and centered boom LED work light • Enhanced bucket and dozer blade designs

The ECR18E and EC20E are 79 in. tall and 39 in. wide with the undercarriage retracted or 53 in. wide when it’s extended.

• ECR18E features a rear overhang of .5 in. with tracks fully extended, a topmounted boom cylinder, large tie-down points on the upper frame and a purposebuilt canopy with heavy-duty pillars • EC20E offers 13% more tractive force, 22% more lifting capacity at the front and 7% at the side, plus independently adjustable auxiliary hydraulic flows and optional second auxiliary line and auto engine idle and shutdown • Both models include an electric ISO/SAE pattern changer

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The 21,550-lb. M100 is the largest model in the Gehl excavator line, with a dig depth of 14 ft. 10 in. and a bucket breakout of 12,216 lbf.

• Robust mono boom design will go 60° in either direction for consistent digging without the need to reposition the machine • 72-hp (gross) 4TNV98CT-VBV diesel engine • 16-ft. 10-in. dump height and ground level reach of 24 ft. 3 in.

• Tailswing radius of 4 ft. 4 in.

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o help contractors put asphalt down faster, the use of material transfer vehicles (MTVs) has been increasing as a way to use fewer trucks while reducing material and thermal segregation. Many states are also starting to require the use of these machines during paving. So any breakdown in this equipment would be detrimental to the success of the job.

“A MTV breakdown on a jobsite can bring the entire operation to a stop, from the plant to trucking to the paver,” says Donnie Smith, senior product specialist at Weiler. “Proper and preventive maintenance will increase

the life of critical components, in turn, reducing operating costs.

Proper clean-out of the machine along with regular scheduled greasing, oil and fluid changes and inspections help ensure the machine is running at optimal performance.”

Vijay Palanisamy, product marketing manager, Dynapac, agrees. “Due to the high investment cost nature of purchasing a MTV, every hour a machine is parked for maintenance directly impacts the top and bottom line of the contractor,” he says. “Both preventive maintenance that can be done at the jobsite and annual maintenance at the shop to go

over wear parts is suggested to help keep these machines running in prime condition.”

CLEAN MACHINE Manufacturers of MTVs say the No. 1 thing you can do to keep an MTV running properly is to make sure it’s clean.

“Cleaning is everything about wear life,” says Kyle Neisen, product manager, pavers & MTVs, Roadtec, Inc. “It is one part of maintenance that can dramatically increase the life of wear parts. It saves money and time, and increases efficiency.”

Smith adds that contractors

who are diligent about clean-out typically see significant improvement in wear life.

“We continually stress the importance of following recommended daily and weekly clean-out procedures,” he says.

“It is easy to see the correlation between machine cleanliness and wear life.”

The daily clean-out process includes the following: ˜˜ Ensure all excess material is out of the hopper and conveyors. You can do this by leaving it run for 10 minutes prior to completing clean-out to loosen any material.

SERVICE INTERVALS With any maintenance program, always follow the schedule recommend by the manufacturer in your manual. Still, here are some general, though not all inclusive, maintenance guidelines to follow for your MTV.

10 HOURS OR DAILY MAINTENANCE »» Air cleaner inspection »» Auger inspection »» Fluid level checks »» Daily grease locations »» Spray down tank fill

50 HOURS OR WEEKLY MAINTENANCE »» Chain tension check & adjustment »» Weekly grease locations »» Spray down filter cleaning

EVERY 100 HOURS »» Auger inspection »» Cooling system clean »» Hydraulic system check »» Overall machine inspection »» Tire inspection »» Switches inspection

EVERY 150 HOURS »» Chain tension check & adjustment

EVERY 250 HOURS »» Brake system check »» Conveyor floor plate inspection »» Fume extraction inspection and cleaning »» Ground fault test »» Sprocket inspection »» Lug nut torque »» Planetary oil check

EVERY 1,000 HOURS OR ANNUALLY »» Hydraulic filter/fluid replacement »» Pump drive gearbox oil replacement »» Spray down filters replacement »» Wheel planetary oil replacement Note: Example of services; not a complete listing

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After clean-out is complete, close all doors and spray down the machine including the dump hopper, augers, chains and hopper.

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During daily clean-out, raise the front dump hopper and clean out excess material.

Open the storage hopper clean-out doors and remove excess material from the hopper, especially material buildup at the corners of the outer augers.

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including dump hopper, augers, chains and hopper.

Open front dump hopper clean-out door and remove excess material from hopper, especially material buildup at the corners of the outer augers.

Raise the front dump hopper and clean any excess material.

Open storage hopper cleanout doors and remove excess material from hopper, especially material buildup at the corners of the outer augers.

Close all doors and spray down machine including dump hopper, augers, chains and hopper.

Contractors should also follow the recommended maintenance schedule with weekly clean-out of conveyors that includes opening all conveyor doors for inspection and cleaning. While doing this, maintain proper and even chain tension, and spray down conveyors before and after operation daily with either the internal spray down system or manually.

In addition to cleaning out the machine, contractors should be sure they are working with a clean and reputable asphalt plant, since machine wear can be directly related to the plant.

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“As the first piece of equipment on the jobsite, the MTV is the first to get a part of the plant through the machine,” Smith points out. “If there have been maintenance issues there, the damage a piece of plant can have on a MTV can be very significant — in addition to causing the entire paving operation to stop for repairs. When a company looks back at the operating costs of a MTV, many times it is not noted that a piece of the plant caused the damage that may have included replacement of chains and/or augers prior to normal wear life.”

Aggregate also has a significant impact on wear life.

Depending on the type of rock being used, some components will wear faster regardless of the level of clean-out.

MAINTAIN WEAR PARTS Daily jobsite maintenance is also essential to help increase MTV uptime. “This will prevent a majority of issues that could cause work to halt,” says Neisen. “These are simple checks and procedures that only take minutes. If a crew gets into the habit of performing daily maintenance, it’s quick and easy and the payoff in terms of productivity is exponential.”

Wear parts on a MTV will include bearings, sprockets, augers, chains and conveyor floor liners.

Wear on a sprocket is easily visible. When a sprocket is worn or cupped, it causes damage to chain rollers. Replacing a chain is much more expensive and time consuming than replacing a sprocket. That’s why it is so important to perform sprocket inspections daily. Proper maintenance and replacing of sprockets will increase the life of the chain rollers and the entire chain.

Manufacturers will specify a maintenance schedule in their operation and maintenance manuals indicating the maintenance to be performed and the machine hour intervals at which they need to take place.

(See “Service Intervals” on page 21 for general hours of service details.)

“Following the recommended maintenance schedule, whether in the field or in the shop, will lead to best results,” Smith advises. “A complete machine audit and ‘deep’ cleaning in the off-season is another great way to inspect the machine and perform preventive maintenance and repairs.”

Uptime is a huge buzzword in the industry. The less time you spend repairing your equipment, the more time you can spend working. Manufacturers are working hard to develop equipment that increases uptime while reducing operating costs.

There are three main operating costs of owning a MTV: 1. Wear parts and preventive maintenance costs (50%) 2. Fuel and transport costs (25%) 3. Labor costs (25%) “Beyond completing proper maintenance, contractors should choose a MTV that reduces the above three important operating costs drivers,” Palanisamy says. “This means that from the beginning of machine ownership, the maintenance requirements are reduced.

Reduced maintenance not only helps in operating costs, it helps contractors increase uptime so that additional production is gained.”

Reducing maintenance actually starts with the machine you purchase. Newer equipment is being developed with increased fuel efficiency, fewer wear parts and a smaller footprint that can reduce transportation costs.

“Traditional MTVs are huge consumers of wear parts,” Palanisamy notes. “The frequency of changing the wear parts every season with less than 1,000 operating hours adds huge rebuild costs for the contractor at the end of every season.

“And even though machine manufacturers can’t change labor costs,” he continues, “they could influence the efficiency of the crew by increasing operating comfort and reducing the cleanup time needed at the end of the day with a newer machine.” ET

“A COMPLETE MACHINE AUDIT AND ‘DEEP’ CLEANING IN THE OFF-SEASON IS ANOTHER GREAT WAY TO INSPECT THE MACHINE AND PERFORM PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS.”

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Zero Turn for Mobility

info@gomaco.com x www.gomaco.com Long, straight runs are nice. But many of you have curb and gutter projects with short runs, radii, and corners in parking lots or tight locations. GOMACO’s Xtreme curb and gutter machines have Zero-Turn capabilities for maneuverability.

You’ll be able to place more curb than ever before and move your machine in ways you have never moved before. You’ll be able to pour a tight radius that you could only dream of before. GOMACO’s proprietary G+ controls makes your concrete paver smoother and easier to operate.

Have fun paving curb and gutter with your new Zero-Turn GOMACO paver. Our worldwide distributor network and our corporate team always stand ready to serve and assist you.

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MAKING THE GRADE

The road building sector has seen its share of innovation. Here’s a snapshot of today’s technology in action.

The use of 3D technology in the road building sector first emerged about a decade ago and has expanded rapidly.

Today, it can encompass all aspects of a project from initial surface prep to the finished pavement.

Following is a glimpse at the various ways advanced grade control and other technology is influencing road building and repair operations and the benefits it can provide. Further examples can be found in this issue, and online at www.ForConstructionPros.com.

Machine control and automation is helping operators work more efficiently and better achieve precise tolerances.

Contractors who use motor graders with machine control are able to deliver a more consistent base layer depth. The ability to deliver more accurate subgrades reduces the overall project costs. In essence, contractors spend more money on the less expensive subbase vs. the overlay.

With 3D machine control on a concrete paver, operators can drive a 30-ton machine to millimeter accuracy. The margin of error decreases significantly because the operator is able to work with confidence knowing that he will hit the minimum required thickness.

Innovations in technology are helping contractors deliver a better end product that lasts longer and requires less maintenance. Because automated solutions allow operators to properly compact base and subbase, contractors are better equipped to build roads with less settling and cracking, and with fewer weather-related failures Learn more at www.ForConstructionPros.com/21070398.

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TIGHTER SPECS DRIVE TECH Over the past eight to 10 years, smooth ride specifications have become tighter and contractors must meet those demanding specs to achieve quality bonuses tied to them. In many cases, that’s how contractors manage to achieve a profitable return on a project.

Paving contractors must work with a survey crew, engineers and machine operators, as well as other contractors, to coordinate the entire road building process, from earthmoving to paving, to ensure the final concrete surface meets the customer’s (government road agency) specifications. Companies like GOMACO have transferred information, such as the data points created by the surveyors and engineers, into the concrete paving equipment to ensure it can produce exactly what’s required for a specific project.

Contractors can also use technology to measure and control the dirt and rock base preparation to measure the exact amount of material needed.

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3D GRADE CONTROL SYSTEMS… CAN TAKE A LOT OF THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ADJUSTMENT AWAY FROM THE OPERATORS, ALLOWING THEM TO FOCUS ON TASKS THAT ENSURE CONTINUOUS PAVING. THIS CAN MAXIMIZE QUALITY IN TERMS OF THINGS YOU CAN SEE, SUCH AS MATCHING THE VIRTUAL DESIGN, AS WELL AS THINGS YOU CAN’T SEE LIKE OPTIMIZING SMOOTHNESS BY MINIMIZING PAVER STOPS.” — Jon Anderson, global sales consultant, Caterpillar

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LEVERAGE TECHNOLOGY LIKE A FOX Fox Enterprises bought two Wirtgen SP 15i slipform pavers with AutoPilot control technology in 2012 and 2014, and followed up with the next-sized model, the SP 25i, in late 2016. The fleet recently expanded with the addition of a larger slipform paver that can do not only offset curb and gutter paving but inset pavement slab paving.

It now constructs offset curb, gutter and parking lot “island” placements using the AutoPilot on-site guidance system. It permits automated placement of these items, including tight radii.

“The bottom line is that with this technology, on many projects we can install curb at a lower cost than before,” says Ed Chenault, president, Fox Enterprises.

“We’ve overcome the challenges that you get with any kind of new technology.

Now that we know the machines’ capabilities, we are getting more efficient in their use. We’re developing more and more opportunities to put them to work, and are pursuing other contractors that are using similar technologies, because they understand the advantage of competitive pricing with higher technology.”

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NO LONGER TIED TO STRINGS Slipform pavers are indispensable in concrete paving because of their efficiency in the highly automated production of concrete pavements, airstrips and other large paved surfaces. Controlling their performance to ensure desired results is where machine control developers step in. For example, Topcon Positioning Systems offers a 3D paving capability through its Millimeter GPS paver system. The system uses satellite positioning together with a zone laser reference.

Such technology can save time and cost. “We like the efficiencies provided by the Millimeter GPS paver system,” states Kevin Gehring, owner/operator, Gehring Construction & Ready Mix Co. “We’re not needing to wait and pay for surveyors to be scheduled and pound hubs in the ground. And we’re no longer waiting and paying employees to set stringline.”

Scott Murchison, P.E., LEED AP, and chief engineer for RC Construction, states, “We like the ease and flexibility that the system provides us, since we’re no longer married to a stringline with all the time and effort required to get the slipform paver set up.

We recently paved a new runway at Joint Base Andrews in Prince George’s County, MD, for Air Force One. The 3,000-ft.-long by 250-ft.-wide runway with two intersecting taxiways had a specified 7 in. per mile profilograph testing tolerance. With our Topcon system, we achieved an incredible profilograph smoothness rating of less than 1 in. per mile.”

The system appears to help with paving accuracy, both in material usage and concrete lay down. “Our yields have been much better than expected,” says Jacob Headrick, paving/3D manager, GLF Construction Corp., Miami, FL. “We’re dialed into the exact amount of material we need, which saves on material costs and eliminates rework.”

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Wm. Winkler has integrated Trimble equipment into almost every aspect of the business, from survey and layout to concrete paving and earthwork. It uses the Trimble GCS900 grade control system on dozers and graders and the PCS900 paving control system on a Wirtgen slipform curb and gutter machine. The contractor also uses Business Center – HCE for 3D modeling and Trimble site positioning for performing measurements, stakeouts and as-builts.

“When we go out to a site now there’s very little, if any, wood in the ground because we just do everything off the model — sewer, water, curb and walk, right up to paving,” says Brian Winkler. “For every month of work, we are able to trim approximately five days off the schedule using GPS and machine control. What used to take us 20 days can now be done in 15, which we love and the customer loves.”

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ELECTRONIC CONTROLS IMPROVE PAVER EFFICIENCY “Greater intuitiveness has played a larger role in the design and development of new platforms and technologies,” says Tom Travers, Carlson Paving. “One can see that with the greater reliance on electronics and software systems that enable contractors to get more out of a machine without the need of the ‘human’ element, such as experience. Take the growth of grade control in the commercial class. Setting up grade automation on a commercial paver extracts the need for a screw man judging grade and making adjustments manually — adjustments that can be done incorrectly if not knowledgeable.”

Automation can help operators learn the job more quickly and streamline the training process, as well, which is key with the shortage of labor the industry is facing.

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There are many ways to achieve smoothness on a paving job and the use of technology is one of them. The big benefits of 3D paving are providing exact levels of smoothness, accuracy and material management.

“If a contractor has made the decision to 3D pave, it would mean they are trying to achieve a desired elevation or a desired top surface of the pavement that is as smooth as possible for International Roughness Index (IRI) and smoothness bonuses and incentives,” says Kevin Garcia, business area manager for paving and specialty construction in Trimble’s Civil Engineering and Construction Division.

However, when the underlying surface isn’t smooth, variable depth paving — or uncompacted design — using 3D elements may be beneficial.

“When you pave on top of an already relatively smooth surface, that’s pretty easy. All you’re doing is managing thickness at that point,” Garcia says. “Uncompacted design, or variable depth paving, allows for a smooth final surface even if the underlying surfaces aren’t smooth to begin with.”

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Faster, Safer Beltway Bridge Construction Remote-controlled bridge pavers reduce man-hours, increase productivity and enhance safety on Wekiva Parkway bridge project.

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uilt to ease congestion for motorists traveling through Orlando, the 25-mile Wekiva Parkway completes a beltway around the rapidly growing metropolitan area and tourist destination. The new limited-access toll road is primarily elevated with several designated wildlife crossing bridges designed to reduce the number of vehicle-wildlife accidents. FDOT has divided the project into eight segments, with the majority of the design-build construction projects starting in 2015 and ending by New Year’s Day 2023.

Superior Construction Southeast, Jacksonville, FL, was charged with constructing Section 6 of the project in Lake and Seminole Counties.

The nearly 6.5-mile-long, $234 million segment includes construction and paving of three bridges over scenic Wekiva River — one each for eastbound and westbound travel plus a nontolled service road bridge.

Nine out of 18 new bridges will add nearly 17,325 ft. of elevated structures for wildlife crossing. The first three such bridges to be built make up Wildlife Crossing #2, each measuring 3,859 ft. long. The structures will consist of two tolled express travel lanes — one eastbound and the other westbound — and a new service road bridge for local traffic that includes a 12-ft.-wide mixed-use pedestrian lane.

“The highest point of the bridge is approximately 15 ft. in the center, and there is a 2% slope with no crown or skew,” says

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TOP: The remote-controlled Terex Bid-Well 4800RC paver has helped Superior Construction achieve a labor savings of approximately 20 hours per pour. BOTTOM: With the remote control, the operator makes all necessary machine adjustments during a pour from the deck.

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Bridge construction includes a FIB (Florida I-Beam) superstructure supported by precast concrete caps, positioned 100 ft. apart. “Each bridge for Wildlife Crossing #2 includes 38 spans, and the plan calls for paving three spans at a time,” says Garrett Jones, assistant project manager for Superior.

FIRST-EVER REMOTE PAVER When Ernie Stephens, corporate equipment manager for Superior, went through the process of adding bridge pavers for the Wekiva Parkway project, he planned to purchase two Terex Bid-Well 4800 pavers, since the company has used the brand for more than 20 years. “I never thought of using a remote-controlled paver,” he says.

This isn’t surprising. As Marty Bachey, northern U.S. and Canada regional sales manager for Terex Bid-Well, points out, “Remote-controlled pavers are new to the bridge building market, and Superior is using the first two Terex Bid-Well 4800RC remote-controlled pavers built.”

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controlled by the radio remotecontrol unit. Stephens began to see some advantages from a cost, time and safety standpoint.

Since the operator controls paver functions from ground level vs. the operator platform, “it improves communication between workers and allows the operator to be a better asset,” says Stephens.

Bachey adds, “The remote unit puts all workers on the ground, whereas a paver without remote control keeps the paving quarterback (the operator) tied to the machine.”

For Stephens, the significant advantage is associated with the formwork. Bridge paver designs position the operator at one end of the machine, which can hang over the side of the bridge.

“We have to build out the falsework to account for the operator working from the machine,” he explains. “Having the operator on the deck eliminates some of the falsework, which saves us material, time and expense.”

The operator is mobile rather than tied to the machine, so the paver can be controlled from the machine’s front, side or rear — wherever the operator

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Having the operator on the deck improves communication between workers and allows the operator to be a better asset to the crew. is needed. “It allows the operator to better see and address a potentially unsafe situation,” says Bachey.

FIELD EFFICIENCIES Superior began work on the service road bridge of Wildlife Crossing #2 in February 2018 with completion in March 2019.

In order to stick to the schedule, Superior’s crews needed to have three spans of bridge deck prepped and the paver set up for a pour every two weeks.

Prior to paving, the machine had to be stringlined and put through a dry run to ensure that the paving carriage would deliver the specified minimum 8.5-in. deck thickness at the established slope. With a traditional paver, this required the operator plus one or two workers to adjust the leg, frame and crown.

“The operator has to climb up and down from the platform to help with making all the necessary elevation and machine line-up settings,” says Bachey.

The remote-control unit enabled the operator to make all

The wireless remote-control unit, however, allows an operator to work closely with the laborers and fine-tune the machine’s leg elevation, crown, paving speed and engine throttle from the deck.

“It’s much more efficient to run and adjust the paver from the deck,” Jones comments.

“Being more efficient during the pour helped increase production to 100 cu. yds./hour.

Basically, we were matching the plant’s capacity to produce the concrete.”

While Superior didn’t originally plan to purchase a remote-controlled paver, the formwork savings, safety advancements, production increases and labor improvements have made this investment pay off.

After running the remotecontrolled paver on several pours, Goel echoed Stephens’ comments on elevating safety during the pour. “When operating the paver from the front of the machine vs. at one end, the operator can more easily see if a person is in a danger zone when advancing the machine. Also, making the paver adjustments with the remote keeps workers away from the machine,” he says.

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Weather Proves NO PROBLEM FOR GNSS Maine contractor gets allweather GNSS performance in bridge replacement project.

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ome to just over 500 Maine residents, the town of Beals is located on a 5-square-mile island across from moderately larger Jonesport. To access either town by car from the mainland, residents and visitors must cross the Jonesport-Beals Bridge, a halfmile span built in 1958.

After more than six decades of service and constant exposure to the salt air of the Atlantic, the structure’s pier piles were identified as deteriorating, prompting the bridge to be classified as “structurally deficient” and slated for replacement.

Most of the surveys being taken have been between 700 and 1,500 ft. They have proven no problem, despite 20 separate days of dense fog with visibility of less than 1/8 mile.

CPM Constructors, Freeport, ME, is heading up construction of a new $22 million span. While it performs everything from marine construction, to power station work, to road building, the contractor has established itself as one of the state’s go-to sources for bridge construction.

“We probably have anywhere from seven to 10 bridges going on at any given time,” says Ken Sienko, CPM’s survey manager. “That can include structures designed to carry vehicles, railroads, pedestrians, you name it.”

WEATHER PROMPTS UPGRADE For years, CPM Constructors relied on its existing robotic total station and GNSS technology. But with the Jonesport-Beals Bridge project located in an area traditionally hindered by foggy coastal weather, it chose to invest in a new Sokkia GCX3 GNSS receiver and an iX503 robotic total station.

Work on the project began in September 2017. In addition to the structural construction itself, CPM was responsible for all the earthwork at the approaches, the abutments and all adjacent roadwork. Structural work started with driving of piles, which immediately drew upon the advantages of the new GNSS solution.

“Working alongside Case Foundation, we first located the centerline of bearing for two H-piles welded to the deck of a barge and pushed the barge into location to set a temporary frame to drive the pile,” says Taylor Light-Surek, CPM’s field engineer. Next, a larger driving frame was set to hold the caissons onto the header of the initial driving frame. “Then, while standing on the deck of the barge, I shot center line of bearing and center line of construction and used those points to guide the upper driving frame into place where it was welded and braced off.”

This seemingly simple process was complicated by weather, which tends to be very erratic.

“There was one month in which we had 20 separate days of dense fog with visibilities less than 1/8 mile,” says Light-Surek. “Most

of the shots I’ve been taking out here are between 700 and 1,500 ft. We obviously couldn’t use a robot in those conditions, so we turned to the GNSS solution.”

Light-Surek was impressed with the tight accuracies achieved given the conditions.

“I shot a number of points with the base and rover and then checked them the next day using the robot and it was within hundredths,” he states.

Light-Surek quickly recognized other benefits, as well.

“Our older equipment is so much heavier,” he says. “You don’t think it’s much of a big deal until you are out here for 10 hours a day walking around with a rover. Walking back and forth doing centerlines carrying a 10to 15-lb. rod definitely wears on a person.

“By comparison, I can literally put everything I need now in a backpack,” he continues.

“This system takes me about 10 minutes from the time I get a call that someone needs a shot to the time I’m there and working.

CPM’s Taylor Light-Surek gathers data using the Sokkia GNSS solution.

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With the Sokkia solution, a fix for each point can be acquired in about three seconds. It took nearly a minute and a half per point with CPM’s older system — time that quickly adds up.

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In the past, that could have easily been twice as long, so there’s a time savings at work here with the new solution, as well.”

Sienko had a particularly unique opportunity to benefit from the compact nature of the GNSS solution when working to streamline placement of the structure’s pier caps.

“We are having a Virginiabased company called Coastal Precast Systems do all the precast caps,” he says. “I recently flew down to their plant and, using long-range Bluetooth, set up the base in their yard and recorded all the as-builts for the caps right there. By doing so, when we went to place them here in Jonesport, all the rebar coming up out of the columns lined up perfectly with the holes.

“It worked out really well, but was made even better by the fact that I didn’t have to lug several cases of bulky equipment to get those results,” he adds.

GETTING THEIR FIX Though reduced to one lane, the existing Jonesport-Beals Bridge has remained operational while the new structure takes shape. This has allowed CPM to fully appreciate the benefits of the GNSS and robotic solutions.

“We used both our previous system and the new one out here at different times and there really is no comparison in terms of signal acquisition,” says Sienko. “Our older GPS receiver really struggles to keep a

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The GCX3 has enabled CPM’s Taylor Light-Surek (left) and Ken Sienko to get a fix on the satellites even while positioned almost directly under the structure. connection, particularly when we are close to the existing bridge.

Unfortunately, that’s where most of our work takes place. As a result, when using the older solution, we would have to stay a good 30 ft. off from the bridge.”

In contrast, the GCX3 provides the ability to get a fix on the satellites while almost directly under the structure.

“We were working at times between several barges and the bridge,” says Sienko. “Even though I could probably only see 20% to 30% of the sky, we were still able to get, and hold, a fix on between 10 and 14 satellites.

That was enough for me to keep my residuals within a half-inch.”

Both Sienko and Light-Surek will attest that time spent waiting for technology to work is time wasted.

“The most obvious savings is in data acquisition,” says Sienko.

“When we had work near the bridge with the old system, there were times when Taylor was spending very long periods waiting to get a fix. In fact, when I first brought the new GNSS receiver to him to do a side-byside comparison, he told me he’d have a fix with that older unit in 20 minutes; I already had one. So for us, the time savings is really in

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how fast it can grab a signal, and that’s been substantial.”

Light-Surek was also required to do centerlines provided by the office, which can consist of roughly 25 to 30 points. “With the Sokkia, I have a fix for each point in about three seconds. In the past, I’d have to wait a minute and a half for each point,” he comments. “While that might not seem like much, when you add it up, you’ve suddenly lost threequarters of an hour just waiting.”

Performance differences were also seen on a more basic level.

“Our older system had a tendency to freeze up in cold weather and, being Maine, there’s no shortage of that,” says LightSurek. “Waiting for a unit to respond is a huge waste of time.

But this past winter, we ran both the new receiver and the new robot in subzero temperatures without seeing any adverse effects on performance.”

Despite the often foggy weather with limited visibility, CPM Constructors was able to use the Sokkia GNSS solution to help set the piles for the new Jonesport-Beals Bridge.

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For CPM, the process of moving into the newer solutions was not without its hurdles.

“We decided early on that we wanted to boost satellite coverage by adding the Galileo Constellation package,” says Sienko. “But we quickly realized that we had an issue getting the unit to see those satellites.”

Pat Moran, the Sokkia regional manager, came out on site and worked with CPM until the problem was resolved. “We are currently averaging about 22 satellites at all times,” says Sienko. “The new solutions have been key in helping us keep pace on this job and it’s great to have that level of support from both the manufacturer and the dealer to back it all up.”

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MAGNET-IC SOLUTION TO DATA TRANSFER To expedite the transfer of files, implement updates and so on, CPM Constructors’ crew is using Topcon MAGNET (Field and Enterprise) in conjunction with the Sokkia SHC500 and SHC5000 controllers. According to Taylor Light-Surek, the software solution has fit into their operation nicely.

“I started out using a different software here and as far as functionality and ease of use and being able to switch tasks on the fly, MAGNET is far ahead of what that software had to offer,” he states.

“There are a number of functions that have impressed me, but I really like the opportunity to create layers.

I’ve probably taken at least a thousand shots on this site and having that many points in a relatively small area can make things look extremely crowded. So, it’s really nice to be able to go into the new software, layer all those points, then turn individual layers on and off, letting us see only what we need to see.”

CPM’s Ken Sienko adds that the MAGNET Enterprise function has also proven key for the transfer of information to the office, which situated roughly 3 1/2 hours from Jonesport.

“If our office was a 15-minute drive up the road it would be no big deal — but it’s not,” he said. “So, that function is invaluable for us. If Taylor needs a point, I can calculate it in the office, shoot it to him and it’s done.

In the same way, at the end of the day, he simply uploads his data and I can review it in real-time in Freeport. It doesn’t get any easier than that.”

“If our office was a 15-minute drive up the road [data transfer] would be no big deal — but it’s not.”

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The P4410B tracked paver comes factory fit with the 6,500-lb. Ultimat 16 frontmount screed, which can hydraulically extend to a full 16 ft. or up to 18 ft. with added extensions.

• 155-hp Deutz Tier 4 Final engine • Ergonomically placed dual screed consoles and remote controls allow optimal visibility and precise speed control • Includes power slope and power crown, a large hopper capacity and durable rolled hopper wings that prevent material buildup • Adjustable auger-to-screed distance • Built-in SmokEater extraction system

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Weiler E2850B Remixing Transfer Vehicle The E2850B features 25 tons of onboard storage, triple-pitch remix augers and 600-tph discharge capacity for nonstop, non-contact paving with reduced particulate and thermal segregation.

• Variable-speed elevator and conveyors allow chain speed to match production, minimizing wear and material segregation • Auto dump and dump assist features optimize truck exchanges for continuous paving • Rear steer option provides an inside turning radius of 14 ft. with crab and coordinating steering and auto center • 18-in. shifting operator platform with conveniently located controls for optimal visibility and comfort

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E-Z Drill Model 210B SRA Slab Rider The 210B SRA slab rider is designed for concrete drilling projects needing greater accuracy and no disturbance to the subgrade.

• Users can stitch or drill horizontally, vertically or at an angle • Diameters from 5/8 to 2 1/2 in. and a depth of 18 in.

• Auto-alignment feature tracks hole placement for quick and easy repositioning • Suited for airport projects, lane additions and full-depth road repair

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Caterpillar F-Series Pavers The AP500F and AP600F have wheeled undercarriages while the AP555F, AP655F and AP1055F come with the Mobil-Trac undercarriage.

• SE-Series screed platform available with vibratory only or vibratory and tamper bars • Some models offer screed packages with the capability of paving up to 33 ft. wide • ACERT Tier 4 Final engine with Eco-mode and automatic engine speed control • Refined heat distribution of screeds allows integrated generator to bring screed plates to proper temperature in about 15 minutes • Screed extensions with two-speed proportional control for enhanced responsiveness and more precise control

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The Power Curber 7700 is designed for applications including paving up to 20 ft. wide, variable barrier wall, ditches and custom designs such as tunnel work.

• Fully hydraulic telescoping frame for simple switch from paving to offset mode • Simple Steer Track Positioning System aligns all four crawlers for switching modes • Stringless capable for use with 3D/GPS machine controls • Hydraulically controlled folding belt conveyor pivots to switch from left- to rightside pouring for offset applications • Operator’s console can be repositioned for left- or right-side pouring or paving

Dynapac CO4200 Generation VI Double-drum Roller The CO4200 Generation VI roller has an oscillation force of up to 27,450 lbs. with an oscillation frequency of 2,400 vpm.

• Delivers up to 28,780 lbs. of centrifugal force and 3,060 vpm in high amplitude mode and 18,880 lbs. of centrifugal force and 4,020 vpm in low amplitude mode • Hardox 450 abrasion-resistant steel drum • Balanced operating mass for front and rear modules helps reduce roller marks and deliver a consistently compacted surface • Can reach ground speeds of up to 7.5 mph

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Wirtgen Large Milling Machines The W 200i, W 200 Hi, W 210i, W 220i and W 250i offer working widths of 4 ft. 11 in. to 14 ft. 4 in., and can remove pavements to a maximum working depth of 14 in.

• Can roughen surfaces, level substrates, produce plane surfaces with millimeter accuracy and remove tunnel floors • Twin-engine drive concept allows operators to use engine power on demand when needed • W 220i with FCS Light includes different-sized milling drums and milling units with working widths of 7 ft. 3 in. and 8 ft. 2 in.

• Three adjustable milling drum rotation speeds can reduce operating costs, particularly in large-scale removal jobs

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BOMAG BW 124-5 Single-drum Vibratory Roller Series Salinas Construction Inc. is facing significant challenges as it lays over 100,000 cu. yds. of concrete throughout the Tacoma, WA area as part of the $700-plus million Interstate 5 overhaul project. John Salinas II, president, says the dowel-pin drilling component is complicated by space restrictions, dust control requirements and what he calls “the hardest aggregate on the planet.”

“We have to drill tens of thousands of holes across the three projects,” Salinas II says. “The aggregate is exceptionally strong and tough to drill through. The traffic barriers physically block you from being able to perform your normal drilling methodology.”

Salinas Construction is meeting the demands of the massive dowel-pin drilling task using the A-3SCW three-gang self-propelled wireless drill and dust collection system from Minnich Manufacturing.

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The compact BW 124-5 roller series is available in smooth (BW 124 DH-5) and padfoot (BW 124 PDH-5) drums with a 47.2-in. drum width.

• Smooth drum model offers a 0.67in. amplitude and the padfoot model provides a 0.63-in. amplitude • Dual pump drive allows rollers to climb up to 55% grades • BOMAG ECONOMIZER compaction measurement system • Tight turning radius of just 88.2 in.

• Four-post structure with 360° visibility • 46-hp Tier 4 Final diesel engine

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Carlson CP60 and CP65 Wheeled Asphalt Pavers The CP60 and CP65 wheeled asphalt pavers are suited for use on motorized and non-motorized pathways, urban streets, country lanes and more.

• Available Deutz high-torque, Tier 4 engine • Deliver laydown rates of up to 250 tph • Optimal maneuverability with transport speeds of up to 16 kph • EZC34 electrically heated screed offers a standard pave width of 1.8 to 3.4 m and provides optimal ride uniformity, mat quality and pre-compaction • Available in vibratory and tamper bar models

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Wacker Neuson Restyled RD12 Series Rollers The updated 1.2-ton RD12 series tandem vibratory roller line includes improved visibility and curb clearance and easier service access.

• 34.5-in. drum with front drum dynamic centrifugal force of 3,400 lbs.

• RD12A powered by a 20.8-hp Honda gasoline engine and RD12K equipped with a 21.6-hp Kubota diesel engine • Fully recessed hydraulic motors provide optimal curb and side clearance • Tapered frame and hood design provides for visibility to the drum edges and more comfortable operation • Ergonomically designed operator’s platform

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Terex Bid-Well 3600RC Roller Paver The remote control system on the 3600 RC provides additional convenience and enhanced communication between the operator, team members and concrete placer.

• Capable of paving bridge decks, flatwork and roads with minimal setup time and increased flexibility • RC unit can control machine engine, power legs, machine and carriage travel speed functions • Also controls most accessories including power crown adjuster, power crown positioning screw and a standard universal carriage/drag pan fogging • Operator’s console still functional as needed

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Riley Paving places 100,000 tons of hot mix a year on average, clocking close to 1,500 hours annually on its pavers. Riley still operates a Blaw-Knox 5510 tracked paver with over 15,000 hours, as well as Ingersoll-Rand and Volvo asphalt compactors, including DD90, DD35 and DD38 models.

Riley squeezes maximum life from their equipment owing to a diligent maintenance routine. But after becoming a subcontractor for aggregates supplier Pine Bluff Sand & Gravel, the increased workload mandated a fleet upgrade.

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Case DV36D, DV45D and DV45CD Vibratory Rollers The DV36D and DV45D double-drum rollers and the DV45CD combination vibratory roller are designed with high curb clearance and no overhangs for small- to mid-size compaction applications.

• Drums can be offset to further improve accessibility and performance in turns • Powered by a 43.5-hp Tier 4 Final engine • Feature 8,290- to 10,340-lb. operating weights, selectable dual frequencies (2,700/3,420 vpm) and automatic or manual vibration engagement • ISO-mounted operator platform with standard lateral-sliding seat • Standard 50-gal. water tank with pressurized water system

LeeBoy 4130 Road Widener The 4130 Road Widener has a shiftable conveyor and foldable hopper wings that allow precise placement of material to either side of the machine.

• Operator console easily shifts from side to side and allows a clear view into the front hopper and material flow to the strike-off • Tilting front hopper improves trailer load angle to 14.5˚ • Extendable push rollers ensure a variety of trucks can be used to feed the hopper • Narrow width design allows for transport without a permit

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HAMM HP Series Pneumatic Tire Rollers The HP 180i and HP 180 offer operating weights of 8 up to 18t and the HP 280 and HP 280i models feature operating weights from 10 to a maximum of 28t.

• Feature a modern, spacious operator’s platform or panoramic cabin with maximum visibility • Operating weight quickly adjustable to suit the asphalt type, layer thickness and application with flexible ballasting • User guidance assisted by the unambiguous color-coded grouping • Drive control via a joystick ergonomically positioned on the armrest

BIG TIME ADVANTAGE. There’s no time for delays on a fast-paced jobsite. That’s why Brandt’s Hard To The Core hydraulic quick couplers are purpose-built to save time and maximize productivity. These flexible couplers are compatible with most existing compact excavator attachments from Brandt and John Deere, including all new models.

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very trucking company adopts trucks specs to address federal and local regulations. “Every state has its own laws,” notes Kevin McCann, operations manager, Silver Streak Inc. Regulations vary depending upon the state and region. “It is crazy.”

Many truck fleet owners find a spec that works for them and never look back. But this can present opportunities for companies such as Silver Streak, which continually looks for better solutions to serve an evolving base of contractors and jobsites.

Maple Valley, WA-based Silver Streak Inc. is a construction dump truck service founded in 1982 by Paula McCann and son Tim McCann. “It was the first woman-owned construction

company in the Pacific Northwest,” says Tina Benson, Paula’s daughter and the current owner of Silver Streak.

Benson founded T-Max trucking in 1993 and then purchased Silver Streak in 1998. At the time of the purchase, Silver Streak grew from five trucks to 24. In 2013, T-Max and Silver Streak merged, creating one of the largest local, nonunion trucking companies in the Pacific Northwest.

Silver Streak has built its business on hauling sand, gravel, rock and other building materials to jobsites, as well as hauling waste materials away. The business has continued to grow and it currently runs a fleet consisting of 45 predominantly Mack trucks and trailers, 12 side dumps and two Super Solos.

“We will have 70 trucks in the next month or two,” says Benson. Silver Streak dispatches between 75 and 135 trucks during peak season, including utilization of up to 20 truck rental partners.

The company is sought out to meet diversity requirements set forth by the federal government, Washington State DOT (WSDOT), City of Seattle and King County. “We are usually one of the first companies contractors call,” Benson points out.

“We do a lot of business that includes both the public and private sectors. We don’t normally travel too far. It is a good, solid business and there is a lot of opportunity for women.”

McCann oversees purchasing of equipment and equipment maintenance operations. “Basically, the West is all about horsepower,” he says. Drivers need to traverse steep grades and accelerate through stoplights, while trying to maximize the amount of material moved with minimal turnaround times.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS ADD EFFICIENCY Automatic transmissions provide a competitive advantage for loaded dump trucks operating in congested urban environments.

McCann provides the example of being stuck behind five or six trucks at a stoplight. When the light turns green, you want

Tina Benson is president of Silver Streak while Keith Benson owns City Transfer, a civil contractor performing deep foundation excavation and an aggregate material supplier. to try to get that truck across the intersection or you will lose another two to three minutes on that round trip. “The automatics do a lot of good things on those round trips,” he comments.

Maple Valley, WA-based Silver Streak Inc. was founded in 1982 by Paula McCann and her son, Tim. In addition to being the first womanowned construction company in the Pacific Northwest, it is among the first to go with a six-axle truck with a two-axle pup trailer. The sixaxle truck is flexible because it can either pull the pup trailer or it can be used as a 20-ton truck.

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o Changing Jobsites This has to do with the uninterrupted power delivery, which allows faster acceleration than with a manual transmission, where you have to interrupt the power delivery every time you shift to the next gear. McCann emphasizes that the automatic transmissions, with their torque multiplying effect, can more gracefully get up and through that traffic light. “The [manual transmission] driver is just getting up to speed and now he has to shut it back down again because he cannot get moving fast enough,” he explains.

Silver Streak has been transitioning its new trucks to Allison transmissions. “We have a variation of transmissions,” says Benson. “The late-model trucks, we have a couple of 18 speeds, but mostly Allisons. We are hauling 105,500 lbs.” This is being pulled in stop-and-go traffic with a lot of inclines. “So it is a challenge.”

The use of the automatic transmissions makes the trucks much more efficient in this environment. While competitors

often rely on trucks equipped with up to 600 hp, Silver Streak has been able to outperform them in terms of cycle time with Mack Granite trucks equipped with 505-hp Mack MP8 engines coupled to the Allison automatic transmissions.

The automatic transmissions also help with driver recruitment and retention. Traditionally, trucks used in this market relied on 18-speed manual transmissions. “Now, unless someone specifically wants a manual transmission, everything that I order for stock is all automatic — [Mack] mDrives,” says Greg Beman, sales manager, TEC Equipment, the local Mack truck dealer who works closely with Silver Streak. “Silver Streak uses the Allison transmissions, but I have other customers who are using the mDrives with incredible success. The only way you can get a driver in a truck now is to take that shifting away from him. This wave of automatic transmissions has just been amazing.”

The automatic transmission makes it easier to expand the driver base. “The 18-speed

transmission used to be the easiare having a hard time getting est transmission to shift for these around corners,” says McCann. new drivers,” says McCann.

Trucks with pup trailers are “We are trying the Allisons out the most common dump truck because you just don’t have the setup in the Pacific Northwest, flexibility that you used to have. but Silver Streak is always on the We are pulling people who have lookout for solutions that can never been in the sector.

They are not coming into the sector with knowledge, so now we have to be the stewardship in this industry and bring them along. It takes more time and it takes more energy to Silver Streak hauls sand, gravel, rock and other building materials to make sure they jobsites, plus hauls waste materials away. The company currently runs a are doing it large fleet consisting of 45 predominantly Mack trucks and trailers, safely and they are doing it the 12 side dumps and two Super Solos. right way without damaging the equipment.” provide a competitive advantage on the various jobsites it encounNEW CONFIGURATIONS ters. “The cities make it strategic PROVIDE ADVANTAGE when we have to get into doing One of the major challenges the large haul jobs and are going in the Seattle region is the trafin and out of the city,” saus fic congestion. “In the City of McCann. “It becomes a timing Bellevue, even the city trucks issue, and you have to make sure you are not stacking machines

TELEMATICS KEEP TRUCKS ROLLING Silver Streak’s Kevin McCann believes in strict adherence to maintenance schedules and relies on telematics data to prevent downtime. “I can see unplanned events on my mobile device, including how long a truck has before a possible de-rate situation,” he says. “That allows us to know if the truck can finish the job and when it needs to come in for service, so we avoid the hassle and expense of towing, not to mention the lost income from a truck that’s down. Thanks to [Mack] GuardDog Connect, we’ve never experienced a de-rate event out in the field.”

Over-the-Air software updates are also reducing downtime by eliminating trips over congested freeways to the dealership. “We are running long hours, especially in the summer, so it can be an issue to run to a dealer for a simple software update,” says McCann. “Mack Over the Air allows us to schedule and conduct updates when it is convenient for our staff, saving us time and money.”

Maintenance costs play a huge factor in Silver Streak’s purchasing decisions. “Cost comparisons that we have seen for maintenance are huge,” says Tina Benson. Mack and its dealer TEC Equipment have been able to keep maintenance costs to a minimum. “There is just nothing not to like about them.”

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The Super Solo is able to carry comparable loads to the truck and pup trail configuration, but is more maneuverable in congested environments.

on the jobsites so that you don’t create backups or block traffic.”

Silver Streak is among the first trucking companies in the Pacific Northwest to utilize Super Solo trucks in this market.

“We are creating three or four

“We started out with threeaxle dump trucks and then went to four axles,” says McCann.

“Now we are at a six axle. We have a six-axle dump truck with a two-axle pup trailer. We are maximizing our eight-axle combo

limit on the debris,” McCann notes. “We quote minus 12 in. for maximum debris size. If you allow them to start putting bigger pieces in, it starts denting the sidewall of the body. This equipment is so expensive now and we want it to last.”

The wide array The wide array of truck configurations in the Silver Streak fleet allows the most of truck configurasuitable and efficient trucks for the particular jobsite conditions to be dispatched. tions in the Silver

come back full circle right now,” says McCann. “[With] that old RD cab that we were used to, we lost a little bit because of the roominess in the cab of the competitors. That is why the family transitioned a little bit — because of the driver retention with that small cab.

“Now we put those guys in the new Mack. They love that good ride. They are constantly improving the ride, too. With the new cabs there is a difference in noise levels and the levels keep coming down,” he comments.

“The family doesn’t look back now as far as the new product.”

Silver Streak is among the first trucking companies in the Pacific Northwest to utilize Super Solo trucks to get rid of the trailers on congested inner city jobsites. The payload on the Super Solo is 50,000 to 52,000 lbs.

Silver Streak runs a fleet of side dump trailers to haul larger debris, but limits debris to 12-in. minus to protect its investment.

Super Solos so we can start gravitating and getting rid of the trailers for those [congested inner city] jobsites,” says McCann.

The net payload on the Super Solo is 50,000 to 52,000 lbs. It is able to carry comparable loads to a truck and pup trailer configuration, but is more maneuverable in congested environments.

The company is currently running two Super Solo trucks.

One is a Super Dump manufactured by Strong Arm Industries and features a Strong Arm trailing axle. The length of the truck from the front bumper to the back of the trailing axle is 40 ft. when the liftable axle is down.

This seven-axle truck has a 26-ton capacity. Standard dump trucks are able to handle 16 tons.

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that direction. There are not too many in this area. Everyone now, their footprint is either a four-axle with a four-axle pup or a five-axle truck and a three-axle trailer. We are the first ones who are going with a six-axle truck with a twoaxle pup trailer.”

The six-axle truck is flexible because it can be used to pull the two-axle pup trailer, or it can be used as a 20-ton truck. “We can basically use it as a Super Solo, as well,” says Benson.

Silver Streak also runs a fleet of side dump trailers to haul larger debris. “We still have a

Streak fleet allows the most suitable and efficient trucks for the particular jobsite conditions to be dispatched.

KEEP DRIVERS HAPPY Keeping drivers happy is a key to retention in competitive markets. With aging trucks, it can be difficult to attract the best talent.

Silver Streak began exploring other options to its older Mack RD trucks even before the introduction of the Granite with its updated cab configuration and layout. “Driver retention has

McCann points out there is a paradox in the industry: New drivers should get the new trucks since they are easier to operate, but in fact the new trucks are awarded to the most experienced drivers. “If we did it the way we should, the newcomers should really get the new trucks because they don’t have the experience.

We should stick them with the automatics,” he states. “Reality wise, we cannot because that is the reward system. The older driver wants the new truck. The new truck is fully automatic and it is an easier truck to operate.” ET

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Upgrades to the Transit van include an all-wheel-drive option, available 2.0-liter EcoBlue bi-turbo I4 diesel, standard 3.5liter PFDi V6 gasoline engine and new 10-speed automatic transmission.

• Available as a cargo or passenger van, chassis cab, cutaway and crew van model • Chassis cab and cutaway models can carry a maximum GVWR of 11,000 lbs.

• Intelligent all-wheel-drive system available with gasoline powertrains • Standard Pre-Collision Assist and Pedestrian Detection, forward collision warning, post-collision braking and LaneKeeping System • Standard FordPass Connect modem with 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot

The SEVERE Series wide base all-position tires are designed to handle harsh operating conditions and applications including mixers and dump trucks.

• Available in 385/65R22.5 and 425/65R22.5 sizes in load range L • Five-rib design with 23/32nds of tread and a zigzag rib in the center • Include cut-, chip- and chunk-resistant compounds and Scrub Guard technology to withstand scrubbing, curbs and other obstacles • Include notched circumferential ribs, stone ejector ledges, tie-bars to stabilize the center rib, 5-in. steel band reinforcement in the lower sidewall and a four-belt casing design

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Freightliner 114SD with Cummins X12 The Cummins X12 engine and Freightliner 114SD provide an optimal combination for concrete mixers, dump trucks and other weight-sensitive applications.

• 2,050-lb. X12 weighs up to 600 lbs. less than other medium bore products in the 10- to 13-liter space • Produces up to 500 hp and 1,700 lbs.-ft. of torque • Wide range of vocational rear suspensions and frame options up to five million RBM, with set-forward or set-back front axles • 2,500-sq.-in windshield and contoured hood slope for maximum visibility

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Maintainer H8524 Service Crane The H8524 hydraulic telescopic crane has a maximum lift capacity of 8,500 lbs. and a reach of 24 ft. 6 in.

• Includes a 52,500-ft.-lb. crane rating and a boom-mounted planetary winch • Offers a total operational range of 91° (-13° to +78°) and 615° of boom rotation • Features Advanced Crane Control 2.0, which provides better visibility of lifting loads and error codes if instability with a lift is detected • Includes a proportional wireless remote, low-profile boom, tall and short tower configurations and a closed-center/loadsensing hydraulic system • Recommended to be mounted on a chassis with a minimum GVW of 22,000 lbs.

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FL E E T M A N A G E M E N T By Keith Kramlich

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igh-pressure common rail (HPCR) fuel systems are standard on nearly every diesel engine today, from heavy equipment to over-theroad trucks, light-duty trucks, large generators and more.

HPCR fuel systems have many advantages, but they have also caused confusion among operators. It’s all too common for operators to put contaminated fuel into their machines, which has the potential to destroy the fuel system.

To ensure the engine keeps humming for hours to come, it’s important to understand the fuel systems themselves, the advantages and disadvantages, the sensitivities of the systems, the impact contaminated fuel has and warning signs to look for.

BENEFITS AND DRAWBACKS The HPCR system consists of a high-pressure fuel rail common to all the injectors. Fuel is supplied to the high-pressure fuel rail by a high-pressure supply pump.

Depending on rpm and engine load, the pressure in the rail can exceed 30,000 to 40,000 psi.

The injectors are electronically controlled, and each has its own firing mechanism or solenoid.

Because of the design, HPCR systems deliver better atomization of the fuel upon injection, delivering a cleaner, more powerful and more complete combustion. Engines equipped with an HPCR system provide cleaner exhaust and deliver more horsepower and fuel efficiency per displacement than previous models.

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Some would say the main drawback of HPCR systems is the complexity of the electrical components. There are numerous sensors, wiring harnesses and electrical components that need to be added to ensure the engine performs as it should. Another perceived negative is how sensitive these system can be to contaminated fuel.

from the truth. Dirty or incorrect fuel, water in the fuel and air in the system can all cause damage to newer diesel engines.

The systems are highly susceptible to damage if proper care is not followed. This is because the higher the injection pressure, the tighter the tolerances must be between mating parts in fuel-handling components such as pumps, valves and injectors.

Tighter tolerances make these precision surfaces extremely vulnerable to being damaged by almost anything that’s not fuel.

So, while a certain amount of contamination or water will not cause harm to older design

Engines equipped with an HPCR system provide cleaner exhaust and deliver more horsepower and fuel efficiency per displacement.

Before Tier 4 emissions requirements, non-road diesel engines utilized a mechanical injection system. These systems were not as sensitive to contamination. Because of this, many operators are under the misconception that HPCR fuel systems are also not overly sensitive. In reality, this could not be further

mechanical injectors, the same fuel will wreak havoc on a common rail fuel system.

THE IMPACT OF CONTAMINATED FUEL The most common culprit when it comes to damage is water in the fuel, which often comes from improperly

maintained transfer tanks. These tanks have a few issues: ˜˜ In some cases, they rarely get drained. ˜˜ Water accumulates in the tank from condensation. ˜˜ Due to the location of the tanks and the environment service trucks are in, they can collect heavy debris.

Therefore, it’s important to clean the fuel cap and surrounding area before filling the transfer tank. ˜˜ If the tank is not maintained, the water content will continue to increase and could lead to rust inside the tank and lines.

To help with this issue, equipment manufacturers include a fuel/water separator on their machines. However, it’s not a complete solution on its own. It needs to be checked and drained daily. If it isn’t and the water level reaches the top of the separator, water will be forced through the separator and back into the fuel system, reaching vital components.

Water in the fuel can impact several different aspects of the machine: ˜˜ Most often, it will decrease the lubricity of the fuel. This causes damage to the needle valve inside the injector, which will become sticky and result in high return flow or high fuel delivery.

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Metal from the needle valve damage or from other component damage can clog the nozzles, resulting in a distorted spray pattern. This will result in fuel being sprayed directly onto the piston surface or the cylinder wall.

Fuel directly injected into the cylinder wall will cause cylinder wash, which is when the fuel washes the lubricant oil away. The result is poor lubrication between the piston and cylinder wall, causing wear.

This inevitably leads to low compression, oil dilution and engine failure.

In some cases, free water can be pushed into the injector.

Excessive heat in the injector will cause this water to turn into steam and expand, triggering a failure in the injector tip.

Excessive heat in the injector will cause the water to turn into steam and expand, triggering a failure in the injector tip.

Damage to the needle valve can prevent it from sealing properly when shut. This allows non-atomized fuel to leak onto the piston surface, resulting in a melted piston.

Other contaminants, such as dust particles and low-quality diesel fuel with low lubricity properties, will damage the fuel system, as well.

For all these reasons, it’s critical to maintain a clean fuel system and frequently change fuel filters. In the case of Takeuchi, every machine has one to two fuel filters and a water separator. But while very effective at removing harmful contaminants and water, fuel filters cannot work effectively if they are not serviced regularly.

Ensuring that clean fuel is being used is the simplest and most important step. This includes using a trusted source that has clean and filtered fuel.

When filling, it’s also necessary to have the fill neck screen in place to prevent large debris from entering the tank.

Large debris can restrict the fuel flow from the tank or, depending on the material, can break down and become small enough to cause fuel system issues.

anything else abnormal, it is best to stop the engine before catastrophic damage occurs. The last thing a machine owner or operator wants is downtime because of failure. Some things are easily fixed, but an engine is not — a failed engine will cost a lot more than a minor work interruption.

Using clean and filtered fuel of the best quality is paramount and can save the owner thousands in repair costs along the way. ET

Keith Kramlich is national service & warranty manager, Takeuchi-US.

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WALSH CUTS THE DIGITAL CLUTTER T Walsh Construction is seeing enhanced safety and clearer communication by blocking mobile device distractions.

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hen you have roughly 3,500 full-time workers, keeping track of mobile device usage on the job might seem to be the least of your worries. Yet, such devices breed distraction, amplifying risk in an industry already considered to be among the most dangerous to work in.

That’s why Walsh Construction is taking mobile device management so seriously.

The 120+-year-old, fourth-generation family-owned company is in the process of implementing intelligent contextual mobile device management (CMDM) technology from TRUCE Software throughout its organization. Its objective is to cut jobsite incidents and ensure every member of its sizable workforce returns home safely each day.

“All you have to do is look around you as you’re driving and you can see that the great majority of people are distracted by something rather than focused on driving. That’s a problem.

The statistics are undeniable,” says Sean Walsh, president and managing director, Walsh

PUTTING CMDM INTO CONTEXT INTELLIGENT, CONTEXTUAL MOBILE DEVICE MANAGEMENT IS BASED ON THREE KEY AREAS:

DEADLY DISTRACTIONS Walsh Construction Group operates two divisions, Walsh Construction Company and Archer Western. Its head office is in Chicago, with regional offices in 19 locations throughout North America (including Canada).

The mega-contractor performs all aspects of large-scale commercial construction, and owns and operates one of the largest concentrations of heavy construction equipment in North America.

The digital age has brought new opportunities to the

Walsh Construction has seen the repercussions of distracted driving, particularly on highway and heavy construction projects where incidents can occur on a daily basis. Images by: Walsh Construction. organization. “We certainly try to be progressive,” says Walsh.

“Maybe not to the point of being on the ‘bleeding edge,’ but we are evaluating technology all the time and trying to beta test things as they come out that may ultimately make us more profitable or safer.”

Technology presents new challenges, as well. Statistics estimate that more than 80% of the working population has a smartphone with them at all times.

“Of that working population,

1. RECOGNITION: It begins with recognizing that acceptable use of mobile devices is based on context. “How you safely and productively use the device changes based on where you are and what you’re doing,” says Joe Boyle, TRUCE Software. “For example, it’s fine for me to consume YouTube content on my mobile device when I’m sitting on my couch at home on Tuesday night… That same behavior when I am behind the wheel of a car on Wednesday morning is potentially disastrous. And that same behavior when I am at work is certainly nonproductive.”

2. DEFINING POLICIES: Once it’s recognized that acceptable use changes based on environment, a plan must be formulated and policy established that identifies those concepts. Examples might include restricting phone use to only taking calls via Bluetooth and navigation while driving, or calling 911 in an emergency when operating heavy equipment.

3. BRINGING POLICIES TO LIFE: Informing employees of company policies regarding mobile device usage helps, but more critical is the ability to “bring that policy to life on the individual mobile devices – and to have those policies only come to life at the appropriate times,” Boyle states.

Boyle likens it to being in a “policy-enforced zone” based on work hours, application and/or location. “We do want to manage your device usage when you’re on the jobsite to keep you safe and productive, but we don’t want to manage your device usage when you’re getting into an Uber to go out with friends, or when you’re at your child’s soccer game,” he explains. “So, we’re present when we should be, and we disappear into the background when we shouldn’t.”

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Construction Group. “So, we’re doing something about it.”

the average worker will spend five hours a week on their device doing non-business activities,” notes Joe Boyle, CEO, TRUCE Software. “So, a lot of distraction is happening in the workplace.”

Rates of accidents are also going up. “You can correlate them with the increasing prevalence of mobile technology in the workplace,” Boyle states.

“Distracted driving accidents have become one of the leading causes of injury and fatalities across North America, let alone within the construction context,” says Walsh. “From an injury standpoint, it’s far outstripping DUIs these days.

“In our environment, especially in road construction, we see how many accidents occur on a daily basis because of distracted driving,” he adds. “In construction, especially in the heavy and highway contracts where you’re working around the motoring public so closely, it’s a constant concern. There are accidents in some places on an hourly basis.”

For Walsh, the goal is to protect those who work for his organization and who encounter its work sites. “We’re hoping that by leading by example, people

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who don’t even work for us yet will think that [distracted driving] is a bad practice and will put the cell phone down,” he says.

SETTING “BOUNDARIES” FOR APP USE The example Walsh refers to is the use of CMDM technology. As Boyle explains, “TRUCE Software is about helping our customers to get the best of what mobile technology has to offer, while taking the appropriate affirmative steps to make sure that it’s not leading to the downsides, which are causing everything from reductions in productivity in the workplace to increases in catastrophic accidents.”

CMDM technology blocks non-authorized applications during work hours or based on the operation and/or location. Apps blocked are determined by the customer in consultation with TRUCE Software based on the level of risk. Once outside of the “boundaries” established by the customer (e.g., work hours), the apps become readily accessible again.

“Our goal is to help refocus the way that people are… using their mobile technology by understanding what is acceptable use for that device in a particular

The contractor uses the CMDM administrative portal to design policies and view insights into the types of activities being managed and blocked by the system. time and place,” says Boyle, “and then arming our customers with a tool kit to manage the device usage by serving up only those applications that are acceptable… and suppressing those things which are distracting, dangerous and non-productive.”

interactions that have been suppressed. ˜˜ A commercial-grade app, which works with any major cellular network and on Android or Apple devices, that manages the user experience. ˜˜ Beacon technology, an optional component, which entails deployment of beacons into the environment to capture more contextual data.

Walsh Construction is implementing the technology in a three-phrase process. Phase one started on January 1st, and has since grown to nearly a thousand users.

“If you have a companyissued phone or company-issued vehicle, then it’s mandatory,” says Walsh. However, there are those who have voluntarily chosen to use the technology while in their personal vehicles. “Because truth be told, they’ll [own up] to having too many near misses.”

The next step is evaluating results. “We’ve been capturing the results of phase one trying to figure out the bugs and how to support… the utilization of this system,” says Walsh. “We wanted to capture people’s feedback and

Employee education is essential.

“You have to start with the premise of why you’re doing this — we call it an actively caring mindset, which is part of our culture — and get [employees] to understand that this is not just for them but for their families… and everyone that we come in contact with all day long,” Walsh emphasizes.

Technology can be addicting, so initial implementation can be frustrating. “There is this sort of ‘detoxification period’ that people go through where they’re adjusting to not having that constant influx of text and social media and emails and the like, and going back to simply being focused on driving a vehicle,” Walsh notes. “But I’m finding once people get Walsh Construction is pleased with the through that first phase results it’s achieved with CMDM technolof adjusting back to being ogy, and intends to roll out additional a focused driver, they’re happier when they get to phases over time. work. They’re also a bit “We’re good with what we’re seeing, clearer minded and more and comfortable in advancing it,” says focused on what they Sean Walsh. “We want to continue to look need to communicate.” into leveraging this type of technology on Now, Walsh’s people heavy equipment and in other instances. are embracing the tech“Heavy equipment is arguably more nology. Boyle says this threatening than the traditional car or not uncommon. pickup truck.

We want our operators to be “Repeatedly, when we as focused as possible, especially with the have implemented cusadvancements in technology these days, tomers, there is an initial where you’re paying attention to so many sort of question mark, but post-deployment, different things,” he states. “You don’t the workers become our need any additional distraction.” greatest advocate,” he says. “Employees recognize this really is something that makes a positive difference for them.”

Since Walsh Construction added CMDM, the system has blocked an average of one text every four miles of driving time. “Think about the level of distraction you’re avoiding by integrating something like this into vehicles,” says Walsh. “If we’re [blocking] a text or some social media influence at least every four miles, and we have a thousand people out there driving, think about… the level of distraction you’re avoiding. That impact alone on the motoring public is significant.” ET

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“Our goal is to help refocus the way that people are… using their mobile technology by understanding what is acceptable use for that device in a particular time and place.”

— Joe Boyle, TRUCE Software The scalable, subscriptionbased service consists of: ˜˜ An administration portal used to design policies around work zones and the risks entailed, and then establish policy based on the particular application or environment. It can also be used to view insights into the types of activities being managed and the number of unauthorized device

try to better understand expectations. And I think there was also some trust that needed to be built up first with our employees relative to why we’re doing this.”

BREAKING THE ADDICTION There is a natural hesitation among employees when it comes to technology such as CMDM. Communicating its purpose is paramount to acceptance.

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P R OFI T MAT T E R S By Nathan Medcalf

Process Eases Use of 3D MODELING IN FABRICATION

Southland Industries sees benefits from a new process for adopting BIM software for full 3D constructability.

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o stay ahead of the curve in 3D modeling software use, and to get all stakeholders working from the same source material, Southland Industries has been using Autodesk’s Revit and is adopting it 100% company-wide for 3D fabrication.

“With Revit, all of our people are working from the same system and the same model and the same source material,” says Judd Fuoto, lead solution analyst for Southland Industries, one of the nation’s largest MEP building systems experts.

Revit is building information modeling (BIM) software designed for architectural design, mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP), structural design, detailing, engineering and construction. It is available alone or as part of Autodesk’s AEC Collection.

Before using Revit, Southland Industries had to use two models — the 3D model created by designers and a 2D model used for fabrication. “Now, people within our company don’t have to move from a 2D fabrication product and turn it back into a 3D world,” says Fuoto.

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Screen shot of a project shows both the original image and a 3D model image of the same work area. Source: Southland Industries By using the same model, different functional groups are no longer required to convert models and drawings generated in one authoring software to work in another authoring software, and then send the result to the next team, who then has to convert to yet another software platform. Eliminating those steps saves effort, making it more likely to save money and add capacity to the project teams.

“Some competitors are already working in 3D, but what gives Southland Industries a competitive advantage is that we focus on the process,” says Fuoto.

ROAD MAP TO TECHNOLOGICAL SUCCESS “People see a new technology and are driven to use it on a project,” says Fuoto. “However, perhaps the project they bought it for isn’t the right one for that technology because they didn’t

consider process first. They take the right personnel — Southland sets up pilot projects and refines a useful technology, but because they applied it to a wrong use anything that needs to be refined.

“During the pilot, we report case, it doesn’t yield the benefits back to the business side,” says that were expected.”

Fuoto. “Sometimes in a pilot Misapplication of a technolproject, you get to the point ogy can waste money and time, inhibit use of the technology and where indicators begin dictating that maybe how you are using spread negative sentiments about a technology isn’t a great way adopting technology. to go. By staying in line with “We make sure that we are business needs, we can easily not buying a solution and then determine whether the technololooking for a problem for that gy is working to our advantage.” solution to fix,” Fuoto comments. “Our process aids in SUCCESSFUL PROCESS ADOPTION getting the best use when adoptSouthland Industries used the ing a new technology.” same process when implementSouthland Industries’ process ing Revit for its 3D fabrication for adopting new technolomodeling. In the beginning of gies for use by the company’s the implementation, there was architect, engineering and a lot of process mapping, notes construction (AEC) team is Fuoto, but they are now pretty structured, repeatable and solufar along in implementation. tion oriented. First, the business As the process for implementside of the company identifies ing 3D fabrication software is and prioritizes technologies it standardized across the company, wants the AEC team to impleit allows for the creation of tools ment. Then, via the guidance of that are required to be precise. the company’s technology govWith this software, you can creernance process, the AEC team ate custom utilities for detailers considers how they will impleso they can optimize their workment the processes, tools and loads. It also makes for better technologies marked as a high templates that teams can use to priority. Members of the AEC start projects as well as utilize for team then work with business training material. sponsors, functional groups and Southland went from havkey stakeholders to determine ing over 100 databases used for how to best move forward. implementation to now only one “For example. If the busithat is leveraged by all divisions. ness were to say ‘we want “I believe our dedication self-driving trucks,’ from there, to process analysis and process it would be up to Southland’s IT refinement and then finding the Infrastructure team, along with the AEC team as well as business right tool and the right solution to build the best product will functional groups, to implement keep us ahead of the curve,” says it,” says Fuoto. “This means askFuoto. ET ing a lot of questions. How do we invest in this emerging technology?

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• Optional three-year subscription for Genie GR and QS vertical masts and TZ trailer-mounted booms and Terex- and Genie-branded light towers • Provides near real-time reporting including machine status, faults and utilization • View all assets on map with color coding to see which machines have alerts • Remotely diagnose equipment • Set geo-zones and related alerts

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The CT1 provides an all-in-one lightweight mast and trailer system for deploying cameras anywhere on the jobsite or any remote site.

• Supports the mounting of up to three complete camera systems to provide up to 180° coverage • Can be raised by one person with a built-in winch system • Allows cameras to be placed at up to a 25-ft. height to provide good overall viewing of the site • Trailer connects to a standard trailer hitch for easy movement around or from project to project

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HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENT GPS TRACKING Ramsey Asphalt, a full-service commercial and residential asphalt paving company in California, has a fleet of 25 vehicles, all with different activities and maintenance needs.

The company was having a difficult time streamlining its fleet and needed a solution.

It researched GPS tracking options and eventually chose ClearPathGPS as a good fit for its needs. The software company offered a no-risk trial and no contract, so Ramsey Asphalt could make sure it was a good fit before diving in.

“We solved the need for time cards along with keeping tabs on maintenance,” says Ramsey’s Shane Springer. “ClearPathGPS has improved our business by allowing us to easily track our entire fleet of work trucks. The GPS integration has also helped save us time and money. Running reports on our entire fleet or specific vehicles has never been easier.”

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The PULSE field management suite is enhanced with an advanced telematics platform that connects, monitors and manages assets to enable intelligent decision-making and timely actions.

• SaaS-based and modular system allows users to share real-time information, perform usage and utilization analysis and monitor performance, safety and compliance of assets and drivers • Scalable telematics platform includes an intuitive user interface and expanded dashboard to view and share key fleet and equipment management functions • View and share information on vehicle diagnostics, driver behavior, equipment utilization and preventative maintenance

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The ProViu 360 intelligent surround-view system features four 1.3-megapixel cameras that provide a 360° bird’s-eye view around the machine.

• Delivers high-quality images in HD resolution to a 10-in. HD touch display • Information such as radar and tire pressure data can be fed into the system • Markers, icons or texts can be placed on the displayed image via augmented reality • Sensors can warn of collisions and other events, which are shown in colorful 3D imagery • Bright imagery makes the screens easy to read in strong sunlight

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Taking care of business has gotten more complex and presents an “adapt or die” situation.

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emember the ’70s song “Takin’ Care of Business” by Bachman Turner Overdrive? It essentially revolved around getting up every day and completing your daily routine to make a living.

We can all relate to that.

That song has been around for quite some time, and as I recall, things were simpler back then. Taking care of business is different and more difficult to complete now, mainly because in today’s high-tech world, “business” as you know it changes rapidly — almost daily. The path to success which you planned out to be a straight line has been turned into a Formula 1 race car track requiring constant adjustment at each turn to reach your goals.

No matter what sector of the construction industry you concentrate on, all you read about these days are the improvements available to your company’s operations as a result of IT, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, blockchain and whatever else they can come up with. It’s hard to believe and even more difficult to comprehend, but necessary for every one of you to take very, very seriously if you plan to grow your company, or just improve bottom-line profits with what you have.

SPEED UP AR AND AP PROCESSES

One of the big areas where technology can help with cash flow deals with AR and AP processing. It allows for: ˜˜ just about zero paper shuffling ˜˜ accurate work-in-process and billing documents ˜˜ knowledge of customer and vendor AR and AP policies ˜˜ digital money transfers ˜˜ up-to-date contact information on both sides of the transaction ˜˜ the ability to adjust procedures as necessary to make outcomes even better Obviously, having a state-of-the-art AR processing system is a must when considering cash flow management. Internal accounting must be tight, and it must be correct and quickly approved for final processing.

Having subs submit their requests for payments to meet your goals is a must. Closing monthly books must be a 7-day event. If you can implement this program and at the same time assist subs to learn your system and input needs, the end result will be cleaner, quicker development of billing, which is TECH ADOPTION CAN BUILD CASH FLOW delivered digitally with supporting The future is upon us. It has added documentation. This reduces billing more “business” to your company strategy issues and questions and results in betprocess that will mean more turns on the ter collection efforts. track and disruptions to your game plan You can follow these same profor reaching profitability and value goals. cedures for AP, as well. Set vendor Companies that properly plan for standards and have them submit and implement paradigm shifts in the invoices digitally with all required processing of business transactions will documentation to speed up internal become more efficient by eliminatapproval. The system can then plan out payments and cash flow moveing clerical functions. They have more ments, offer payment plans to vendors information and tools for planning and and pay digitally using bank data subanalysis that make it easier for customers natasaadzic/i Stock/Getty Images Plus mitted by the vendor. and vendors to do business with them.

The interesting thing here is that the system and AI do most of You can find numerous examples in construction-related publications the data processing, matching and checking for approvals without of companies adopting technology changes, and therefore must recognize that you will eventually need to adapt or fall into the lower sales and prof- much personnel involvement. You speed up 100% of the accounting itability tiers. In other words, when it comes to making a choice about process. You speed up the billing process. You speed up AP processsuch tools, there really is no choice — adapt or die, no other options. ing. You get your money faster and have control over AP payments.

But when all is said and done, every business has one goal: generCustomers will love your new system because it does their work for ate free cash flow. And you want to generate as much as you can to them, as well. Your vendors will love it because it makes their life easbuild equity and grow the business. Will adopting technology help ier and they know when and how they will get paid. you do this? It sure will if properly planned for and implemented.

Implementing IT, AI and Bots to your business plan is a must if (How to think this through is material for another column). you are the size that can afford it and have a structure that will beneSo how will technology help? fit from the changes. By afford it I mean funding the installation and No more paper — you will save millions of trees. training. Once implemented, it will easily pay for itself if you “take ˜˜ Clerical and processing costs will greatly decrease. care of business” to properly use it going forward. Smaller compa˜˜ Personnel costs will decrease. nies can also obtain benefits from adopting IT where it fits, but must ˜˜ You’ll have better connection with customers and vendors. be more cautious not to jump into an expensive process without the ˜˜ There will be more time for planning and analyzing. resources to properly implement and use the system. ET ˜˜ You’ll have a formal process regarding accounts receivable (AR) ˜˜ and accounts payable (AP).

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