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Compare
construction equipment specifications
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Best Practices
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Equipment and Tools
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S + scroll
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Spec Check
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Search and Compare Current Models on right navigation bar
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Pick category, group and type of equipment
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Choose manufacturers(s) and models for comparison
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Find
performance standards online
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Industry
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Specifications,
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Electrical
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Electrical
Generating Systems Association
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Scroll down to Site Directory and select Download under Standards
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Select
from list of ESGA standards available for download
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Find
product information online
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Industry
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Specifications,
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Product
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M + scroll
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McGraw Hill Construction Network for Products
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Select category under Product Centers
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Enter
keyword(s) to search for product information. Click Go
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OR, browse by MasterFormat categories, company names, product terms, trade names |
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Find a subcontractor online
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Organizations
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Business Guide
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Electrical
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National
Electrical Contractors Association
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Find a Contractor on left-hand menu column
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Click
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Fill in general type of work, enter state where project is located and then click continue
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Fill
in city or county, type of work and size of project. Click
Search the Database
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View
listings of contractors
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Find
a part for a particular machine
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Specifications,
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Product
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T + scroll
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ThomasNet
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Designate whether you want to search by Product/Service, Company Name or Brand name by clicking on corresponding tab
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Enter the name of company, product/service or brand you are searching for
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Choose State/Province or leave it at All States/Provinces. Click Search
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Search
report tells you the information available online,
including whether CAD drawings are available
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(If
you search for motors under product or service, CAD drawings
from a number of companies can be viewed online.)
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Become
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Training,
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Certifications + scroll
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American
Welding Society |
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Select Certification under Services on top menu bar |
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Keep
up to date by reading industry publications for free online |
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Organizations |
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Publications
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Tunnel
Business Magazine |
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Scroll down to Dr. Mole to view current issue's column |
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Fun
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Resources
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Fun
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National
Corvette Museum
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Scroll down to Webcams - LIVE on menu bar at left
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