Staff Report (TLC)BusinessDesign software company Vectorworks releases 2016 updateThe company landscape designers may know as Nemetschek Vectorworks is rebranding itself as simply Vectorworks. The rebrand was announced at the same time the company released the English language version of the 2016 update of its design software. Called Vectorworks 2016, the software release includes more than 100 updates and new features, according to a […]November 25, 2015BusinessGasoline prices continue to trend lower despite holiday travelU.S. retail regular-grade gasoline prices continue to decline, averaging $2.09 per gallon as of November 23, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), an arm of the U.S. Department of Energy. That’s 73 cents lower than this time last year and the lowest heading into a Thanksgiving holiday weekend since 2008. Traditionally, the Thanksgiving holiday […]November 25, 2015BusinessNECA webinar will highlight National Electrical Code changesThe National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) will play host Dec. 9 to a 90-minute webinar on significant changes in the National Electrical Code. The online session is set for 11 a.m. EST. Every three years, the National Electrical Code is updated to reflect the newest installation practices in the industry. Normally, hundreds of changes are […]November 24, 2015BusinessResponding to inquiry, Henke produces 20-foot folding V-plowWhat does it take to keep more than 300 acres of parking in East Windsor, Connecticut, clear of snow at all times? The world’s first 20-foot folding V-plow and 16 cubic yard snow basket. When Southern Auto Auction contacted Henke Manufacturing to ask whether the company could provide some big, heavy-duty snowplows, Henke said yes. […]November 24, 2015Landscaping equipmentBobcat adds new spreader to its UTV attachment lineBobcat has broadened its utility vehicle attachment line with a new spreader. It’s available for 2015 models 3400, 3600 and 3650 utility task vehicles (UTVs). This is the company’s first spreader attachment specifically designed for use with the Bobcat UTV models. The spreader is mounted in the utility vehicle’s cargo box and is designed to […]November 23, 2015BusinessToro backs Irrigation Foundation’s outreach to next generationToro has contributed $20,000 to the Irrigation Foundation to help support the organization’s E3 program, which seeks to attract the next generation into irrigation work through “exposure, experience and education.” Under the E3 program, college professors and other academic officials nominate outstanding students for consideration as E3 learners. Those same officials can apply to be […]November 23, 2015BusinessDrought draws grant money; turf-removal incentives climbThe U.S. Department of Labor has released another $6 million to the state of California as part of a National Dislocated Worker Grant to help people whose jobs have been affected by the 4-year-old drought there. The latest grant payment brings the total released to California thus far to $9 million. The first $3 million […]November 20, 2015BusinessYet another awesome Mariani Landscape project honoredNo doubt the estate had been magnificent in its day, particularly given its location on the shore of Lake Michigan in Winnetka, Illinois. By the time Mariani Landscape got involved, however, both the 1928 home and the property surrounding it needed lots of work. In fact, the landscape was essentially barren and littered by a […]November 19, 2015BusinessTrex expands pergola kit offerings, customization optionsTrex Co. has introduced three new shade structures for the Trex Pergola, dubbing them Air, Balance and Vision. New color selections also have been added to the company’s line of outdoor living products. Trex says its pergola structures are made of premium quality cellular PVC with structural aluminum cores and stainless steel hardware. The new […]November 19, 2015BusinessHardscaping never looked so easy with this RoadPrinterLaying each individual block in a brick road can be a time-consuming process, but this machine from RP Systems has made the process a little less time consuming and much more fun to watch. Tech Insider recently featured the video below of the PRS6 RoadPrinter easily rolling out a road. Plus, the machine is building […]November 19, 2015Previous PagePage 33 of 59Next PageTop StoriesHome“A handy, light machine” – Test run of Kubota’s SCL1000 Stand-On Mini LoaderThe company's sole stand-on loader delivers smooth controls, low ground pressure and versatile attachment use. Watch our full review.HomeJohn Deere launches Operations Center PRO ServiceHomeBobcat donates $150,000 to local parksHome2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 Revealed: 9 trims, 4 Engines, 6 Special EditionsHomeEquip Expo offers opportunities for women in the Green Industry to grow
