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® June 24 2020 Vol. LVII • No. 13
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Inside
NYC Restarts Non-Essential Construction
Crews Address Aging Infrastructure in Pa. …8
SEI, LeeBoy to Unveil ‘Stars & Stripes’ Paver…18
During the first 30 days after construction activity resumed on June 8, the department will focus on educating and helping the industry learn how to implement new procedures.
Panther Vehicle Excels Way, Way Down Under…38
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The New York City Department of Buildings released new COVID-19 safety guidelines for property owners and contractors as 33,556 nonessential construction sites get back to work as part of New York City’s entrance into Phase One of New York State’s reopening plan, which started June 8, 2020.
These new required safety measures for construction sites were developed in partnership with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) and are being implemented to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus to workers and the public during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Read the guide-
lines. “The pandemic is slowly receding because New Yorkers did what we do best — we came together and made the necessary sacrifices to protect our families and neighbors,” said Department of Buildings Commissioner see NYC page 30
Recycling Section ........55-77
Smart Move: Embracing New Tech for an Edge
Attachment & Parts Section ......................................79-86
Technology Gives Contractors Better Results in the Field
Truck & Trailer Section ........ ......................................87-93
By Lucy Perry
Auction Section..........96-104
Implementing new technology into construction is a smart decision, but it’s a process. see TECHNOLOGY page 34 The technology must present tangible value from Day Dozer blade and bucket are controlled with automation, 1, and it has to make sense aligning material movement to design decisions with for the job site. It must work Komatsu’s intelligent Machine Control technology.
Business Calendar ..........100 Advertisers Index ............102
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as well in the field as it did at the tradeshow. Smart contractors choose products or platforms with the worker in mind. Peter Maglathlin, CFO of Trade Hounds,