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Tracked excavators are used for shorter distances.

When to Use Machines with Wheels Versus Tracks

Here are some tips and reasons for whether to use wheeled or track machines and why.

Doosan Rebrands as Develon

The construction equipment brand Doosan has rebranded and will now be known as Develon, effective immediately.

The E313: Green Efficiency from the Inside Out

The E313: Green Efficiency from the Inside Out

Emissions-free, whisper-quiet and ultra-compact – the new E313 Electric Telehandler is becoming landscaping professionals' new favorite green machine.

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HNA to Feature Hardscape House Immersive Experience

Hardscape North America (HNA) will include the Hardscape House, an outdoor pavilion that features hands-on testing and two popular show features: the Hardscape Demos and the Installer Championship.

Vectorworks to Unveil 2025 Version of Product Line

Vectorworks will release the 2025 version of its product line, focusing on redefining 3D interactivity and visualization.

Porcelain pavers come in many patterns and colors.

Porcelain Pavers: Prepare For This Year’s Hottest Trend

Porcelain pavers are anticipated to be one of the most requested projects of this summer’s pool deck and outdoor room builds. We look at the biggest challenges contractors face and how associations are integral to this trend and more.

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Glen-Gery Reveals 2 New Clay Brick Paver Lines

Glen-Gery Corp., a brick manufacturer that is part of Brickworks North America, introduced its Cityscape Series and Urbanscape Series, two new lines of genuine clay brick pavers.

Many homeowners are still requesting outdoor living spaces.

2024 Lighting and Landscape Trends

Hardscape and lighting experts weigh in on the latest trends in hardscapes and lighting.

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Makita Offers Diamond Blades for Battery-Powered Grinders, Power Cutters

Makita has expanded its Diamond Blades offerings for use with battery-powered grinders and power cutters, designed to perform cutting tasks in a variety of materials including masonry, block, roof tiles, pavers, reinforced concrete and more.

The E313: Green Efficiency from the Inside Out

The E313: Green Efficiency from the Inside Out

Emissions-free, whisper-quiet and ultra-compact – the new E313 Electric Telehandler is becoming landscaping professionals' new favorite green machine.

The premium natural stone pavers and finishing pieces of the Castle Collection are easy to install, much like traditional manufactured products.

SiteOne Offers 3 New Solstice Stone Collections Product Lines

SiteOne Landscape Supply added three new product lines from Solstice Stone Collections to its hardscapes offerings.

This project involved Overall, the project involved incorporating natural stone retaining walls, bluestone paving and a revamped deck.

Project Profile: All About the Curb Appeal

How Ground One Landscape Design + Build + Maintain elevated the look a residential client’s landscape.

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The Benefits of Battery-Powered Concrete Tools

One expert digs into the benefits of hardscape pros using battery-powered concrete tools.

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Vectorworks Releases Fourth Update to 2024 Product Line

Vectorworks unveiled the fourth update to the Vectorworks 2024 product line, granting customers access to AI and virtual reality technologies through two brand new tools.

Buckets help operators move and carry material around a jobsite.

Compact Equipment Must-Haves

A look at the latest features in compact equipment that design-build pros should keep in mind.

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Unilock Releases EcoTerra Pavers

Unilock has unveiled EcoTerra, meant to replace traditional Portland Cement with a carbon-neutral alkali-activated mineral binder that results in a 100 percent cement-free face mix.

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Stihl Adds Battery-Powered Cutoff Saw

Stihl introduced the TSA 300 Stihl Cutquik, a battery-powered cutoff machine designed to be used by professionals in construction and landscaping.

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Bobcat Co. Brings Large Compact Wheel Loader to Market

Bobcat Co. rolled out its largest and most powerful compact wheel loader yet: the Bobcat L95.

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Going Beyond the Standard Bucket: Maximize Productivity with the Right Attachment Mix

How design-build professionals can select the correct attachment mix when completing hardscaping projects.

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Gravely Intros Axis 100 Series Compact Utility Loaders

Gravely rolled out its Axis 100 series of gasoline-powered compact utility loaders, designed to provide a low-barrier-of-entry opportunity to landscape contractors and lawn maintenance professionals ready to grow their businesses.

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Vectorworks Unveils First Update to 2024 Product Line

Vectorworks released its first update for the Vectorworks 2024 product line, unveiling a new partnership with NCS Colour, a provider of color communication solutions, and delivering updates designed to enhance user experience and introduce improvements.

DICA will feature SlatTrax, a Ground Protection Roadway, in addition to AlturnaMATS and VersaMATS Ground Protection Mats.

DICA to Exhibit Ground Protection Solutions at Equip

DICA is set to showcase ground protection solutions for landscapers, hardscapers and contractors. The family-owned and operated company will feature SlatTrax, a Ground Protection Roadway, in addition to AlturnaMATS and VersaMATS Ground Protection Mats.

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US DOL Launches Initiative to Protect Workers From Silica Dust

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration launched a new initiative focused on enhancing enforcement and providing compliance assistance to protect workers against silica dust exposure.

Powered by a 25-hp engine, the machine is compatible with New Holland Construction’s suite of 29 attachments due to its auxiliary flow rate of 15 gpm.

New Holland Adds C314 Mini Track Loader

New Holland Construction commercially released the C314 mini track loader, designed for maneuverability across jobsites and capable of handling a range of tasks, including loading, dumping and drilling.

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New Holland Construction Intros C330 Super Boom Vertical Lift CTL

New Holland Construction has released the C330 Super Boom Vertical Lift Compact Track Loader in North America.

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Yanmar Releases TL100VS Compact Track Loader

Featuring self-leveling technology, the TL100VS comes equipped with a 103.5-hp Tier 4 Final Yanmar diesel engine and standard 40 gpm high flow for performance capacity on the jobsite.

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Project Profile: Bountiful and Beautiful

How Green Leaf Environmental Landscape Services transformed an unappealing turf-heavy backyard into a luscious vineyard oasis.

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Vectorworks Unveils 2024 Version

Vectorworks will release the 2024 version of its product line, designed with solutions that automate processes and let designers tackle more complex problems with less effort.

Joe Davis' new backyard space is revamped and ready for entertaining.

Project Profile: A Homerun Project

The story of how System Pavers transformed American Television Sportscaster Joe Davis' backyard and knocked the project out of the park.

Bring the indoors outside is a hot trend in 2023.

What’s Hot in Hardscapes

Joe Raboine, vice president of Design, Oldcastle APG, lays out the top hardscaping and design trends of 2023.

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How To Select The Right Attachment

A look at how selecting the appropriate attachment can enable landscapers to work smarter, not harder, completing tasks in less time and with fewer crew members.

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Mecalac Debuts New Line of 6 Compact Loaders

Mecalac, a manufacturer of compact construction equipment, has launched a new product line of compact loaders to the North American market.

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Equip Expo, HNA Expand Exhibit Space for 2023 Trade Show

Equip Expo and Hardscape North America (HNA) are now offering exhibit space in the West Wing of the Kentucky Exposition Center for the 2023 trade shows, which are co-located and set for Oct. 17-20 and Oct. 18-20, respectively.