If you work on the administrative side of any business, from the construction to forestry industry to everything in between, you have to deal with technology. Payments, contracts, employee records and more can be processed digitally now. For example, a construction contractor may be required to digitally submit documents for a job, or a trucking […]
Category: Construction Equipment
Team Triad Attends Training at NPK Construction Equipment
Last month, members of Triad Machinery’s service department attended a training that was held by NPK Construction Equipment, one of Triad’s providers of construction attachments. Service staff from Triad’s Portland and Spokane branch were in attendance for the training, which was hosted at NPK’s headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio. Training at the NPK facility provided a […]
Streamline Your Jobsite Grading With Grade Control
Many construction jobsites are now taking advantage of grade control systems, a technology that makes the grading process both simpler and more accurate. Overview On Grade Control Jobsite grading is a crucial first step in preparing land for development, as it plays a critical role in laying out a mapped overview of the site that […]
Protect Your Machine’s Fuel Tank This Summer
When summertime temperatures are on the rise in the Pacific Northwest, that means preventative maintenance and care can be needed to prevent heat-related problems in equipment. One such problem: Hot temperatures can cause sludge, fungal substance or other contaminants to build up in your fuel tank and damage your machine. Protect Your Diesel Fuel Tank […]
Beat the Heat By Checking Your Machine’s AC
Summertime in the Pacific Northwest can bring temperatures in the 100s, and hot temperatures are a danger for machines and their operators. A person overheating while using a piece of heavy machinery is a hazard that threatens the lives of everyone on and around a job site. One step crews can take to beat the […]
Celebrating 30 Years!
This year marks the 30th year of Triad Machinery, the authorized dealer of Link-Belt, LBC, Tigercat, and other heavy equipment brands in the Pacific Northwest. This is a testament not only to the partnerships we’ve formed with the manufacturers but the relationships we’ve forged with our clients. We’d like to take a moment to thank […]
Construction Telematics
In almost any industry, there is no enhanced productivity without improved efficiency. Too many wasted movements, wasted time, or wasted materials will affect the bottom line of any business. Even a delivery truck needs to think about fuel consumption when making their routes. Wasting a gallon of gas one day may not seem like a […]
Link-Belt Precision Grade, Guidance & Control
There will always be planning, permitting, bidding, and numerous other steps needing completion before a single shovel of dirt is dug. Once the construction equipment arrives, the work is just beginning. Minor missteps along the way can cost tens of thousands of dollars over the life of a project. While technology cannot stop every miscalculation, […]
Wind Speed for Mobile Crane Operations
Whether it’s involved in construction or demolition, industrial or agricultural, maintenance or repair, there are thousands of uses for cranes. From hoisting public utility crews for powerline service or lifting hundreds of tons of material hundreds of feet in the air, there’s a crane for every situation. However, not every crane can be used for […]
Purpose-Built Link-Belt 600 X4 Material Handler Delivers More Performance and Productivity
LBX Company announces the Link-Belt® 600 X4 Material Handler (MH) for the US and Canada. The 600 X4 MH features an electronically-controlled 362 horsepower Isuzu engine that meets EPA Final Tier 4 requirements, without the need for a diesel particulate filter (DPF). The 600 X4 MH is purpose-built for material handling and demolition applications, featuring a […]