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Kubota unveils B2420 compact tractor for work in confined spaces
Kubota has unveiled its first new machine of 2010; the new B2420. An addition to the popular 12, 16 and 18hp B20 Series launched last year, this 24hp compact tractor delivers everything you expect from Kubota – a simple, user-friendly machine that is powerful, reliable and extremely durable - and all at an affordable price. Straightforward and nimble, the B2420 combines high power output, compact size and manoeuvrability. The simplicity of t... [more]
Technocover designs access platform for Environment Agency outfall chamber valve
Management of an outfall chamber valve on the River Parrett has been made safer, easier and more secure for Environment Agency personnel with the installation of a special access platform from Technocover. The water security specialist, part of Technogroup, has designed and manufactured a raised steel platform giving safe access for inspection, operation and maintenance of the valve. Project designers, Black & Veatch, specified the access p... [more]
Facelift Access Hire takes delivery of 17m truck mounted platform from Ascendant Access
Facelift Access Hire has confirmed delivery of its 20th, 17m truck mounted platform from Ascendant Access. The A17m, mounted on a 3.5 tonne chassis has been specifically designed for the UK market and can be driven on a normal car license. Unique features include permanent one sided jacking allowing the machine to achieve full unrestricted outreach of 12.2m with a cage capacity of 230KG, whilst still maintaining a narrow working width of onl... [more]
Hhighest structure ever to be built from colliery spoil in Europe
As part of a long term £30m plus Community regeneration project, CCBC is transforming the valley below the former coal mining town of Bargoed with new highways, including a 200m cross valley viaduct spanning the river and railway, providing access to the river and the retail plateau. An ambitious £4m retail and infrastructure redevelopment project to build a 22m high plateau based on the sustainable re-use of colliery waste in the South Wales... [more]
Kubota tractors join groundcare equipment fleet at St George's College in Surrey
Set in an immaculately tended 100-acre site in Addlestone, near Weybridge, St George's College is one of the leading independent, co-educational Roman Catholic day schools in the country. A nearby junior school and nursery covers a further 15 acres. As well as its attractive grassed, ornamental and woodland areas, the college features a host of outdoor sporting facilities. These include five cricket squares and numerous cricket nets; four rugb... [more]
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Your Stories: Homeowners Feeling Hosed Over Landscaping Issues (KPSP Local 2)
Homeowners in one Coachella V alley neighborhood say they're paying for something they're not getting. His home is the biggest purchase of his life and E d M iller wants pride of ownership. "W e want a community we're proud of , (where we can) bring our family for a birthday party ," Miller said. D ead landscaping outside the gates of the D esert T race C ommunity , also called The Sandstone ...
Property insurance typically covers damage, not landscaping troubles (Bradenton Herald)
So you wake up one morning to find that your favorite oak tree is leaning over the fence and staring at your neighbor. It was a nasty storm last night, and you were the only victim to suffer the consequences. Reality sets in as you stare at the tree. It has to go. The job, however, may be bigger than you can handle. You decide to call in the professionals and get help. You figure it’s cheaper ...
Local school district plans roof repairs, landscaping (Williston Herald)
Work on two school roofs, repairing the connection of the weight room and technology building to Williston High School, some landscaping at Lewis & Clark Elementary School and fencing at Rickard Elementary School are all part of a Williston Public School District 1 facility plan through September 2011.
$13,000 in landscaping gear stolen (NBC 2 Fort Myers)
Deputies are looking for the person who broke into a Buckingham landscaping company and stole $13,000 worth of equipment.
Blaeser's "Green Team" digs natural landscaping (OnMilwaukee.com)
Bradley Blaeser says he has always worked with earth, either as a profession, sideline or hobby. In 2005, he started a natural landscaping business called "The Green Team," offering earth-friendly landscape maintenance techniques that include solar and waste vegetable oil-powered mowers and more.
Dallas Fights to Save Central Expressway Landscaping (NBC Dallas Fort Worth)
TxDOT has removed landscaping to reduce maintenance expenses.
CoServ power line inspections may require landscaping clearance (PHOTOS) (The Frisco Enterprise)
If air travel was available now, would you rather fly Southwest Airlines from a larger Collin County airport in McKinney or one near the casinos across the stateline in Oklahoma?
From the Garden - Landscaping 'for the birds' (The Wilmington Star-News)
By Susan Hart StarNews Correspondent "It's for the birds." I've heard that expression many times, but I've never understood its use as a disparaging comment. If it's really "for the birds" then surely it should be a good thing. That's what bird lovers say, like Charley Winterbauer, chairman of the Conservation Committee of the Cape Fear Audubon Society.
Sustainable Landscaping for the Home (The Capital)
Go green this spring and create a sustainable landscape in your backyard. Everything and anything you need to learn about sustainable landscaping will be presented at the community forum.
CoServ power line inspections may require landscaping clearance (PHOTOS) (The Frisco Enterprise)
CoServ crews are in the process of inspecting power lines to assure they can be safely accessed, maintained and serviced. Some Frisco property owners may receive a notice that vegetation is getting in the way.
