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The Buzz Guide features products from a variety of brands in the construction industry.

Following a rigorous external assessment, Asite is pleased to announce its FIDIC Yellow Book Contract Management solution is now validated.

Diablo Tools was named a top 10 finalist for the 2022 Merchandising Innovation Award from The Home Depot for the Demo Demon Spade Bit.

JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company and leading global manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms and telehandlers, is expanding its network of Authorized Service Providers in the United States to provide equipment repair, warranty, maintenance, inspections, parts and other support services nationwide to JLG customers, no matter where their equipment is working. JLG’s independent service operations are available to complete service work on all makes and models of equipment within their defined territories.

On Oct. 12, StructionSite announced that it has entered into an agreement to be acquired by DroneDeploy. The company has maintained a relationship with Mike Winn and the DroneDeploy team over the years and is thrilled they can finally share this news.

Columbus McKinnon Corporation, a leading designer and manufacturer of intelligent motion solutions, products and technologies for material handling, was recently awarded a patent for a slotted hook latch, which is used on the company’s Clevlok and Quick-Connect sling hooks. Protected by Patent No. 11,390,493, the slotted latch design allows for better seating of the latch in the hook to prevent disengagement or damage to the latch — ultimately keeping loads more secure, reducing the risk of damaged equipment and enhancing operator safety.

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy has released a “Blueprint for an Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights,” consisting of five principles to guide the design, use and deployment of automated systems to protect the American public in the age of artificial intelligence.

Precisional, an affiliate of The Jordan Company, announced on May 9 that it has completed the previously announced transaction to acquire four industrial technology businesses from Trimble. The acquired businesses include Protempis (formerly Trimble Time and Frequency), LOADRITE, Spectra Precision Tools and SECO.

Makita, the innovation leader in cordless technology, has pushed cordless into new spaces with the announcement of Outdoor Adventure, a new range of cordless products for camping, hiking, fishing, tailgating and more.

The National Center for Construction Education and Research is pleased to announce its first ever podcast, The Builders’ Table, is now available for download.