Lauren Heartsill Dowdle (TLC)BusinessYoung FunChildren in Adams, Nebraska, (20 miles northeast of Beatrice) now have a new place to play, thanks to a $25,000 donation from Exmark and their employees who installed colorful playground equipment on July 3. The new playground fills a pressing need in the rapidly growing Freeman School District. Previously, children in a preschool program from […]July 16, 2012BusinessCase Adds Larger Engines, Tier 4 UpgradesCase Construction Equipment upgraded its four largest Alpha Series skid steers and compact track loaders to meet emission requirements for Tier 4 Interim certification The Case SR250 and SV300 skid steers and TR320 and TV380 compact track loaders now feature 90-horsepower (67-kW), 3.4-liter Case diesel engines with the full high-pressure common rail (HPCR) design typically […]July 8, 2012Design-BuildTake Care of Your HandsWhat’s the No. 1 tool you use every day? Your hands. To keep them clean and healthy, follow these dos and don’ts from GOJO. Do’s of Skin Care Condition skin often: before and after work, and after each washing. Wash hands regularly. Wash with the right kind of cleaner. Use the mildest yet most effective […]July 6, 2012Design-BuildFourth of July triviaAs we celebrate our adoption of the Declaration of Independence this Fourth of July, I thought I’d post some interesting trivia facts to get your mind going between the grilling and fireworks. Independence Day was first celebrated in Philadelphia on July 8, 1776. Dave Righetti of the New York Yankees threw a no-hitter on July […]July 4, 2012BusinessVentrac Breaks Ground on Ohio FacilityVenture Products, manufacturer of the Ventrac compact tractor, broke ground on a new manufacturing facility in Orrville, Ohio, in response to exceeding the capacities of their two current manufacturing facilities. The new 116,400 sq-ft facility will allow Ventrac to house all operations at one location. The project will be completed in three phases, taking place […]July 3, 2012Design-BuildHoliday Lighting TrendsWith the summer’s sweltering heat beating down on us daily, Christmas may be the furthest thing from your mind. But if you’re planning to offer holiday lighting services, you’ll want to start dusting off the strands of lights and talking with clients. Lighting designs, colors and materials change yearly, so it’s important to stay up […]July 3, 2012Design-BuildMaking Hardscape EasyThese pavers and materials won’t put you off to a rocky start. Go green Pine Hall Brick’s StormPave permeable clay pavers in a Rose color can help qualify in six LEED categories: under Materials & Resources: Credit 4 recycled content, Credit 5.1 regional materials manufactured, Credit 5.2 regional materials extracted; under Sustainable Sites: Credit 6.1 stormwater design quality control, Credit 6.2 stormwater design quality control, 7.1 heat island effect non-roof. The pavers have a life expectancy of more than 100 years.July 1, 2012Landscaping equipmentCracking the Service CodeIndustry manufacturers use QR codes for more than just marketing. Initially used by the automotive industry to track vehicle parts, quick response (QR) codes can now be seen everywhere from magazines to store signs. When scanned, these 2-D barcode patterns take smartphone users with the proper app (see sidebar) to websites and videos.July 1, 2012Compact equipmentAdd-On ProductsFrom LEDs to an irrigation app, these new products can help expand your list of services.July 1, 2012BusinessManage Your Busy ScheduleKeep track of your schedule and customers with ServiceTask’s web-based software for contractors. ServiceTask features an “Overview” screen, which has a summarized list of all of the jobs for the day, as well as the recent activity in a live feed. Landscapers can also track customer activity in a customer dashboard, set due dates and […]June 28, 2012Previous PagePage 56 of 88Next PageTop StoriesHomePebble Technology International introduces PebbleTec glass tileNew selection of glass pool tiles complements PebbleTec’s line of pool finishes.HomeBobcat unveils "RogueX3" autonomous, electric compact loaderHomeThe TurfMutt Foundation’s tips to keep pets safe this winterHomeConducting a great client property walkthroughHomeIgnite Attachments expands lineup with 80-inch severe-duty bucket for skid steers, CTLs
