The National Asphalt Pavement Association’s upcoming annual Impact Leadership Group Conference, to be held September 17-19 in Atlanta, is focused on the next generation of leaders in the asphalt industry.
These folks aren’t professionals by any means, but that doesn’t make this whole fiasco any easier to watch.
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Cummins announced Wednesday that its President and COO, Rich Freeland, will retire after 40 years with the company.
Pettibone dealers have begun hosting a service training program the dump trucks charlotte nc says is focused on the next generation X-Series Extendo and Traverse telehandlers.
Screen shot from Ohio Turnpike video.
According to the Ohio Turnpike and E-ZPass Customer Connection newsletter, the agency believes its annual pavement marking project to re-stripe toll lanes is one of the most important maintenance programs.
Bobcat’s dive into battery-powered construction charlotte nc dump trucks has had two causes for celebration recently.
Bobcat’s dive into battery-powered construction charlotte nc dump trucks has had two causes for celebration recently.
Ford is introducing the new Ranger FX2 Package as another choice for customers who want off-road styling and capability in a two-wheel-drive offering.
The following is a guest post from Ben Vaught, CEO of DemandStar, an online marketplace that connects procurement officers with business suppliers across the United States.
AGC is calling for more federal funding and an expansion of apprenticeship programs to address the construction labor shortage.
A new study for the rental charlotte nc dump trucks industry indicates a majority of dump trucks charlotte nc plan to increase rentals during the next year.
The Wheeling Suspension Bridge in West Virginia reopened to traffic on August 13.
While it’s probably safe to say that most construction managers have either been involved with a project that used lean construction or at least have heard of lean principles, championed by the Lean Construction Institute, the same can’t be said for target-value design (TV-Design) and target-value delivery (TV-Delivery), even though both have been around for several years and fall under the lean umbrella.
Cummins for the coming model year will expand its X15 portfolio with a new X15 Efficiency Series engine and the new X15 Productivity Series rating to further optimize fuel economy and power.
When it opens next May, one of the most dramatic features of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial in Washington, D.C., will be a 450-foot-long stainless steel tapestry depicting the coast of Normandy, France, the site of the Allied D-Day Victory on June 6, 1944.
The past few months have seen a new flurry of funding for construction technology startups, with several making announcements earlier this summer, including San Francisco-based Join and Canadian construction management software firm Bridgit.
ConExpo-Con/Agg 2020 Smart City replica.
Last time, it featured a 3D-printed compact excavator.
Minimizer says it’s in the final planning stage for a new facility in Owatonna, Minnesota.
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is reinstating its Local Bridge Improvement Program, which awards state funds to public authorities in cities and counties to help replace and rehabilitate structurally deficient local bridges, Transport Topics reports.
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OSHA has placed a heavy burden on construction operations to adhere to stringent safety regulations. All workplaces must conform to the agencies guidelines and standards.
This feature is a part of "The Dotted Line" series, which takes an in-depth look at the complex legal landscape of the construction industry.
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TEI’s MMB326
The new MMB326 hydraulic drifter rock drill from TEI Rock Drills is designed to pair with the Brokk 300 demolition machine, offering a variety of drill holes up to 3 inches in concrete, rock and compact soil.
Almost two years after enforcing tougher federal rules to reduce construction workers’ exposure to silica dust, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is considering comments to expand its Table 1 compliance standards, which could make it easier for construction firms to comply.
Case Construction Equipment dealer Luby Equipment Services has hired Mike Adams as a sales representative, taking over the territory of veteran Don Castens, who retired at the end of June.
Photo courtesy VDOT.
The time lapse video below shows how the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) replaced the 61-year-old Wilson Blvd.
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If you are concerned about cash flow for your construction business, you may be waiting to order new heavy columbus oh dump trucks until after current projects are completed.
Much ink has been spilled detailing the pros and cons of skid steers and compact track loaders over the years.
A new report from Dodge Data & Analytics has identified a softening in seven of the country's top 20 markets for commercial construction including multifamily, with some of it tied to declines in the multifamily sector.
Products like the Ditch Witch HT275 trencher are now under the Toro umbrella.
Rosario “Chayo” Martínez, photo from GoFundMe page
A Colorado general contractor faces a charge of felony manslaughter after a worker died from a trench collapse in 2018.
Komatsu America has appointed Tractor & Equipment Company (TEC) its forestry charlotte nc dump trucks dealer for Alabama, Georgia and northwest Florida, offering track feller bunchers, log loaders, wheeled harvesters, forwarders and harvesting/processing heads.
Crews were paving June 2 on Interstate 95 in Henrico County, Virginia, when a pickup truck crashed into a contractor-owned, truck-mounted crash cushion.
Articulated dump trucks, with their ability to efficiently move dirt throughout the jobsite, are in high demand these days. Dealers report they can’t keep them in their rental fleets, and customers are scrambling to find someone, anyone, who can meet their need for artics.
Caterpillar’s new D3 Series of skid steers and compact track loaders are designed for handling the company’s new line of Smart Attachments, which the carrier machines automatically recognize and adjust machine controls to.
HydroRam has introduced a redesigned HK220-ABF hydraulic hammer, which prevents the operator from engaging the attachment unless it is compressed against an object.
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The Wacker Neuson Group posted a 15.2 percent revenue increase in the first half of 2019 over the first six months of 2018.
McCloskey J35 compact crusher
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Cincinnati’s John A. Roebling Bridge reopened to traffic the morning of August 9, following a four-month closure after chunks of rock from the bridge’s north tower fell onto the road deck, WLWT reports.
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Brokk has introduced three new concrete crushers manufactured by its Dardasubsidiary.
When it comes to seeking a loan for purchasing used equipment, lenders are interested in the same things as contractors, says Steven Nenn of Wells Fargo Equipment Finance.
Editor’s Note: This is part two of our 2019 Used Equipment Report. To read part one, click here.
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) announced that it has created the “Missouri Road and Bridge Program” to better communicate how road and bridge revenues will be invested in the state’s infrastructure over the next five years.
During a round of testing, Roush Performance says its new 2019 Nitemare F-150 4×4 pulled off a 0-60 mph time of under 4 seconds.
For excavator operators concerned about protecting themselves from flying rocks and other debris, Fecon has developed the Cab Guard to cover windows on mid-sized excavators.
This year’s ICUEE will host a new demo area for those wanting to test out the latest UTVs.
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Matt Nelson will take the reins of BOMAG’s distribution and field sales team in the western U.S.
President Donald Trump says he doesn’t see a recession on the horizon, noting that consumer confidence is high while unemployment is low.
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The new Swan Lake Road bridge over Flat River opened to traffic on Tuesday afternoon, Aug.
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Think -80 degrees Fahrenheit in an Alaskan winter is easy to mitigate? Preparation is everything, so you get extreme weather clothing, stock up on food supplies, get back-up heat sources at the ready and limit your time outside.
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John Deere’s latest production loaders are focused on improving operator comfort, the dump trucks charlotte nc says.
Mack Trucks has introduced a connected vehicle service focused on proactive vehicle maintenance planning and fleet operations efficiency.
An Oregon irrigation and landscaping contractor faces penalties of $20,000 following a trench collapse that killed two men in Idaho, according to Occupational Safety & Health Administration records.
While projecting a positive picture rental growth in the long term, the American Rental Association adjusted its 2019 forecast slightly downward from its forecast in May.
The I-4 Ultimate Project Art Endowment Committee—representatives of I-4 Mobility Partners, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), and Skanska Granite Lane (SGL Constructors)—will provide $1.5 million to integrate public art installations into the project landscape along a 21-mile stretch of Interstate 4 to create a more scenic and cultural experience for motorists and pedestrians.
In the last few years, U.S. and foreign investors have turned their attention to construction technology companies focused on helping columbus oh dump truck company take advantage of the time- and money-saving benefits of automation.
The Ditch Witch brand is now part of Toro, following Toro’s acquisition of the Charles Machine Works earlier this year.
Freightliner’s battery electric eCascadia truck.
First deliveries of eCascadia are underway, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced.
Construction Dive’s new series, Tech 101, provides quick, top-line information about emerging construction technology. What type of tools would you like a primer on? Email [email protected].
Changing an oil filter can be a messy business, but not with Perkins’ new Ecoplus range of filters.
Strong results in most of its markets prompted a 24-percent increase in 2Q revenues, reports Finning International.
Although the used charlotte nc dump trucks market has been steady, it doesn’t mean there won’t be softer prices ahead, especially compared with 12 months ago.
While it might seem like there are new cases of construction fraud reported practically every week, the good news is that the construction industry is pretty far down on the list of businesses affected by fraudulent acts by employees and subcontractors.
A Mississippi DOT worker saw this pickup truck with copper wire attached to the back of it and a light pole on Interstate 20 in Jackson.
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If you’re a contractor and reading this article, you’re likely finding yourself at a crossroads with three possible scenarios: 1) you are considering the idea of taking on public works projects for the first time; 2) you are experienced in the public sector, but finally looking to alleviate the administrative headaches that come with the territory; or 3) you are already leveraging technology to lessen these burdens, but are wondering if there are better options out there.
UPDATE: Aug. 19, 2019: In a statement to CBC News, Graham Construction said that prosecutors were correct not to pursue charges against the columbus oh dump truck company in relation to the 2016 jobsite death of one of its subcontractor's employees, Eric Ndayishimiye, and called the piece of columbus oh dump trucks that hit Ndayishimiye "manifestly faulty.
Over the last three years, Navistar has completely overhauled its International Truck line up and debuted a new engine – two strategies that have paid dividends in that they’ve helped inch the dump trucks charlotte nc closer to consistent profitability and a marketshare improvement to 17 percent last year.
Articulated dump trucks, with their ability to efficiently move dirt throughout the jobsite, are in high demand these days.
McCann Industries’ new location in Marne, Michigan.
Ashley Road bridge damaged by heavy debris flows.
Komatsu has upped the ante in machine control—again.
Ford announced that it’s offering Power Takeoff (PTO) as standard with its 6.7-liter Power Stroke turbo diesel engine for auxiliary power needs on the 2020 Super Duty chassis cab trucks.
Darmstadt, Germany-based electric systems dump trucks charlotte nc AKASOL is planning a production facility in metro Detroit with production slated to begin next year.
Cemen Tech has inked deals with two charlotte nc dump trucks dealers for a sizable expansion of the volumetric concrete mixer manufacturer’s U.S.
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On Monday, August 5, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced that Swank Construction had been awarded a nearly $215 million project to rehabilitate or replace more than 24 bridges along Interstate 70 between Pennsylvania and Ohio, the Associated Press reports.
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Okland Construction knew it was the underdog in the bid for a $100-million-plus apartment complex project.
If you’re feeling nostalgic for lifted, two-tone Ford trucks with plenty of chrome then a dealership in Cincinnati has got you covered.
US Hammer is introducing two gasoline powered breakers to the market, the GB-70 and GB-90.
Equipment World’s May 2019 cover featuring Shrock Premier Custom Construction, this year’s Contractor of the Year.
McCann’s Merrillville personnel.
McCann Industries has opened a new location in Merrillville, Indiana, to support growth in the region.
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) released a statement marking the beginning of the $370 million SAC 5 Corridor Enhancement Project to reduce congestion on Interstate 5 by installing 67 miles of new and rehabilitated lanes from 1 mile south of Elk Grove Blvd.
As America’s infrastructure continues aging beyond its usability, stakeholders are pushing for innovative technology to reinvest in roads and bridges.
Using Builder Magazine's top 100 list of homebuilders based on 2018 revenues, Construction Dive presents the 10 top revenue-generators in the residential construction sector.
Although the used charlotte nc dump trucks market has been steady, it doesn’t mean there won’t be softer prices ahead, especially compared with 12 months ago.
After a short four-year run, Nissan’s diesel option in the Titan XD is coming to an end for model year 2020.
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CNH Industrial, makers of the Case and New Holland brands of charlotte nc dump trucks among several others, announced consolidated second quarter revenues of $7.6 billion, a decrease of 6 percent from the same period a year ago.
Kirby-Smith Machinery, based in Oklahoma City, has named Chuck Riddle governmental sales manager.
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The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority awarded a contract worth nearly $261 million for construction and financing on the west leg of the Gilcrease Expressway to an AECOM and Duit Construction Co.
Budget structures vary by the type of construction a contractor performs. For example, subcontractors typically have a significant amount of their costs allocated to direct labor and materials while general contractors’ budgets are likely to have more subcontracted columbus oh dump truck company on their books.
Komatsu’s new WA900-8 wheel loader is designed for loading heavy dump trucks in quarries, with a bucket engineered for increased productivity, and for making life easier for the operator, the dump trucks charlotte nc says.
Cemen Tech, makers of volumetric concrete mixers and technology, has announced expanded compatibility of its Accu-Pour cloud software suite.
Takeuchi’s TB240 compact excavator
Toshiya Takeuchi has been appointed the new president of Takeuchi Manufacturing, becoming only the second president in the company’s history.
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In my world, I’m often asked for a list of “best practices” when estimating or managing a construction project.
Groundbreaking ceremonies.
Ohio Cat has broken ground on a 40-acre facility in Perrysburg, Ohio, that will house its Ohio Cat, The Cat Rental Store and Northern Ohio Peterbilt operations on one campus.
When it comes to curb and gutter concrete slipform pavers, one word tends to crop up.
“It’s very unusual to go into a sales call and walk out without having spoken about ‘stringless,’” says Wade Bowman, Wirtgen product manager for concrete slipform paving.
The AIT CT Girder is made of lightweight fiber-reinforced polymer.
AIT Bridges has developed a new composite tub girder that could make it possible to replace a bridge within 72 hours, the Maine-based engineering firm says.
Dymax Pushout Buckets are designed for fast truck loading.
U.S. Marines discuss a demonstration of JCB’s latest military charlotte nc dump trucks at the company’s North American headquarters in Savannah, Ga.
Boise State University has added a new online MBA with an emphasis on construction management, with classes beginning in August.
Boom truck dealer Runnion Equipment has opened up a new facility in Hodgkins, Illinois, that will accommodate all of the company’s crane services.
Screen shot from WisDOT video.
The Wisconsin Department of Transporation (WisDOT) video below offers a three-minute time lapse look at the two and a half year Rock River Bridge Project that began in March 2016 and finished in July 2018.
CHICAGO — By its nature, technology “aggressively seeks out inconveniences,” said Bill Wagner of Penta Technologies at the AGC IT Conference here yesterday.
This is part two of a two-part series looking at the evolution of warehouse construction. Click here to view part one.
Doosan’s new 19-ton DX170LC-5 crawler excavator is designed for easier hauling from job-to-job by reducing the need for a special transport permit, the dump trucks charlotte nc says.
Milwaukee Tools is getting into the PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in a big way and this summer they showed us a new hardhat design you’re going to want to check out.
An example of an unsafe trench.
Komatsu America has been awarded a contract for construction equipment, attachments and supplies by Sourcewell, a governmental cooperative agency.
Researchers from Brunel University London announced that researchers have created a new concrete mix that absorbs 64 percent less water and 90 percent less salt than normal concrete, and is as much as 42 percent stronger than normal concrete, which could lead to salt-resistant pavements that withstand the corrosion caused by salt applications in the winter.
This article is the first of a two-part series looking at how online retailing has changed warehouse construction.
The newly branded Manitou 3200 VT compact track loader
Blastcrete’s new RS180 Mixer-Pump is designed to pump further and faster without surging.
Volvo Construction Equipment’s next Road Institute will kick off in November.
Bobcat of Springfield, Illinois, is the latest authorized provider of Doosan sales, service, parts and rental equipment.
Got nearly $400,000 burning a hole in your pocket and wish Hennessey would make you a six-wheel super truck that didn’t have the word Ford on it anywhere? Rest easy, the Goliath Silverado is here.
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The most recent Crane Index by Rider Levett Bucknall reports the fourth consecutive 6-month period with an increase in the number of operating tower cranes in 13 major cities in the United States and Canada.
A Peterbilt glider kit from Hoover’s Truck & Equipment. Dump fleets are 5.5x more likely to buy a glider.
Motion Industries, which distributes maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts, has named Jeremy Barton as vice president of its West Group.
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The time lapse video below shows the reconstruction of the Opdyke Road bridge over the Clinton River in Oakland County, Michigan.
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When it comes to curb and gutter concrete slipform pavers, one word tends to crop up.
“It’s very unusual to go into a sales call and walk out without having spoken about ‘stringless,’” says Wade Bowman, Wirtgen product manager for concrete slipform paving.
Demag PC 3800-1 pedestal crane
The $215 million sale of Terex Corp.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will join businesses and organizations nationwide to recognize the importance and successes of workplace safety and health programs during Safe + Sound Week, August 12-18.
Bidadoo, an online construction charlotte nc dump trucks auction firm, reports a 50 percent increase in sales growth for the first half of 2019 when compared to the same period last year.
SnowEx has introduced new snow pushers for skid steers, compact track loaders, wheel loaders, backhoes and tractors.
The latest Power Pusher snow pushers are available in 8- and 10-foot-wide models and feature new steel trip-edges that SnowEx says deliver “maximum scraping performance” and cleaner scrapes of the pavement.
The Missouri Department of Transportation is now offering an apprenticeship program for maintenance workers.
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After more than 10 years working with BIM technology for various construction firms, Blake Rawlings knows firsthand how much it can help win more work.
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A building made primarily of wood conjures public fear of fire, but for a growing number of developers, it evokes opportunity.
Toro TRX-250
Toro has expanded its line of walk-behind trenchers with the TRX-250 and TRX-300 models, which feature technology that automatically diverts hydraulic flow from the traction motors to the trench motor when higher torque is needed when trenching.
Diesel ½-ton trucks just got a lot more interesting.
You probably know this already but it’s hot outside.
Equipment Source has joined the JCB North America dealer network.
Photo: Gannett Fleming
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced $856 million in proposed grants through its Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) discretionary grant program, which aims to fix the nations’s infrastructure through government and private funding, using technology to improve building processes, and increasing project accountability.
John Deere says that it’s 344L compact wheel loader is now available with a high-lift option for jobs that require further reach and increased height.
Ford has dropped the diesel option and one of its wheelbases for its 2019 Ford Transit Connect.
When Bob Oliver joined his brother-in-law’s paving firm in 1997, it wasn’t his first rodeo.
Doosan Infracore North American has named Ellens Equipment and Kleis Equipment to its dealer network.
FDOT map of Wekiva Parkway Project Section 7B.
Dynapac FC1700C
Dynapac has released the second generation of its commercial class pavers, with upgraded engines, controls and screeds.
2019 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab Crew Cab Service Box Upfit
Terex Corp. posted an 8 percent increase in net sales in the second quarter over the same period in 2018, excluding the foreign exchange impact.
Recent heatwaves affecting much of the U.S. and Europe this summer are only the beginning of what is predicted to be continued above-record temperatures for decades to come, writes Architect magazine.
A new cloud-based construction management platform is helping one of the country's largest columbus oh dump truck company save money, streamline scheduling, minimize rework and reduce environmental impact.
LBX has awarded Kirby-Smith Machinery its Triple Crown Dealer Award.
Screen shot from GDOT video.
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) time lapse video below shows the accelerated bridge construction (ABC) project for the reconstruction of the Courtland Street Bridge in Atlanta.
Seven years after Superstorm Sandy devastated New York City and coastal New Jersey, government officials are gearing up to build a long-awaited seawall system that will help protect the south shore of Staten Island, the borough that sits in New York Harbor, south of Manhattan.
The guidelines for dealing with heat are fairly simple – drink lots of water, take frequent breaks in a cooler area, and wear lightweight, breathable clothing.
Vermeer’s new D23x30DR S3 Navigator horizontal direction drill provides a compact machine for drilling through rock in congested areas and tight spaces.
Kubota has announced the purchase of approximately 300 acres of land in Gainesville, Georgia, with plans to expand its manufacturing footprint there.
Company Wrench has broken ground on an expansion project at their corporate offices in Carroll, Ohio.
Screen shot from KIMT 3 News video.
The Iowa DOT wants to begin construction on an interchange with the Avenue of the Saints and US 218/Quarry Road in Floyd, Iowa, by 2021, KIMT 3 News reports.
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This feature is a part of "The Dotted Line" series, which takes an in-depth look at the complex legal landscape of the construction industry.
The new Venieri VF18.63B wheel loader delivers 40 degrees of articulation for working in tight areas and a lift capacity of 28,374 pounds.
SnowEx has introduced new snow pushers for skid steers, compact track loaders, wheel loaders, backhoes and tractors.
H&E facility in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Pettibone’s new Extendo 1246X Telehandler features 12,000-pound lifting capacity for dump trucks charlotte nc and rental users working in demanding construction jobsite conditions.
The three-year, $1 billion widening of Interstate 15 in Las Vegas and the addition of 20 miles of HOV lanes is almost completed, with a grand finale ribbon-cutting planned for August 8 to wrap up the most expensive public works project in Nevada history.
The video below shows time-lapse construction of the Rev.
Astec Industries’ second-quarter financial report was bolstered by a $20 million sale of its wood pellet plant in Hazlehurst, Georgia.
Two Lyle Machinery locations in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and Beaumont, Texas, are now part of the Bobcat dealer network.
The 2017 American Society of Civil Engineers report card states that the United States needs to spend approximately $4.5 trillion over the next five years to fix the country’s roads, bridges, dams, and other infrastructure, CNBC reports.
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Although Sarasota, Florida-based Crown Roofing has been subject to multiple OSHA inspections on its project sites during the last four years, columbus oh dump truck company executives say they are not completely at fault.
Eager to remind everyone that it is serious about electrification, Ford recently orchestrated quite the PR stunt with a prototype F-150 the dump trucks charlotte nc says is 100 percent battery-powered.
An example of an unsafe trench.
Barry Ruffalo has been appointed the new president and CEO of Astec Industries, parent dump trucks charlotte nc of Roadtec and Carlson Paving.
ASV Holdings has added Rish Equipment to its dealer network with 14 locations in West Virginia, Virginia and Maryland.
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The general public may perceive dozers as simple, lumbering beasts.
Caterpillar’s Bauma exhibit, which took place in the company’s second quarter.
The standard approach to identifying structural deficiencies in bridge decks is decidedly low tech. The time-intensive “sounding” process requires ground crews to drag a chain across the surface of the road to listen for hollow-sounding fluctuations and watch for vibrations.
Two workers for a drainage dump trucks charlotte nc died July 23 in a collapsed trench in Hoover, Alabama.
If you’d like to apprentice as a diesel technician, or an charlotte nc dump trucks salesperson, a John Deere dealer near you may soon be able to help.
The new Dover Bridge sits next to the old bridge.
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Out of the more than 4,500 workers who were killed at columbus oh dump truck company in 2016, one in five of them died on a construction site.
It was easy spotting the 2020 Chevy Silverado 3500 outside of the airport in Bend, Oregon—it was the one towing a giant anvil.
Boss Snowplow acquired the Snowrator brand last year and has redesigned the stand-on sidewalk snowplow and de-icer, designed to save dump trucks charlotte nc money by replacing the need for hand shovels.
In announcing its 2Q results, United Rentals says rental revenues increased by 20.2 percent compared with the same period in 2018, a dump trucks charlotte nc record high for the period.
Photo courtesy HDOT.
After testing a concrete mix injected with waste carbon dioxide as a sustainable transportation initiative, the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) announced plans to use the carbon-injected concrete in all construction as part of its climate change solution.
Sports venue design expert Populous and MLS team FC Cincinnati have released details of their new $250 million stadium, putting Cincinnati soccer fans one step closer to being able to cheer on their team in a state-of-the-art venue.
Pettibone’s new Extendo 1246X Telehandler features 12,000-pound lifting capacity for dump trucks charlotte nc and rental users working in demanding construction jobsite conditions.
Volvo Construction Equipment saw sales increase by 10 percent year over year in the second quarter.
BOMAG’s new line of highway-class wheeled and tracked pavers feature dual swingout operator stations and other innovations to give operators better views of their work.
The Williston, Vermont headquarters of Wood’s CRW.
Work begins on the replacement of the Coplay-Northampton Bridge in 2017.
While attempting to load a backhoe down into a trench, this crane operator bails from the cab just before his machine plummets in after the backhoe.
Volvo Group and Samsung SDI have announced the formation of a strategic alliance that will develop battery packs for Volvo Group’s electric trucks.
Balfour Beatty workers at the Dallas-Fort Worth airport jobsite go over plans on an iPad. Credit: Balfour Beatty/Citeworld.
From left, Chad Parker Sr., product specialist; Rick Cloninger, Border Rents branch manager; Shaun Galligan, Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas district manager-southeast.
The time lapse video below showcases Gannett Fleming’s replacement of U.S.
Dubbing it as a “do-it-all” machine, Hitachi Construction Machinery Loaders America has introduced its latest
RIG360 techs charlotte nc dump truck company on all makes of trucks.
After studying engineering in Ecuador, Michel Noury immigrated to South Florida at age 20 to see if he could make a go of it in the United States.
Terramac has added Vantage Equipment, based in Syracuse, New York, to its dealer network.
I-90 overpass struck again. Photo: WSDOT East photo of May 2019 bridge strike.
Trying to keep up to date with applicable building codes can be a challenge for contractors, especially when columbus oh dump truck company takes them to more than one jurisdiction.
A couple of weeks ago I spent most of a day at FCA’s Chelsea Proving Grounds driving the new 2020 Jeep Gladiator.
Michelin has introduced the next generation of its airless tire for skid steers, saying that the new Tweel is more rugged than its predecessors.
Water leaks can cost building owners big money, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Just one leaking toilet can cost up to $2,100 a year, and a broken distribution line — leaking up to 648,000 gallons during a 12-month period — can add as much as $64,000 to a water bill.
As you read through the OSHA Office of Engineering’s report on the Florida International University pedestrian bridge collapse, there’s a true sense of “if only.
The Vermeer Mid Atlantic team in Garner, North Carolina.
Screen shot from KSNB Local 4 video.
After extreme winter weather followed by heavy rains and flooding in Nebraska, the Hall County Roads Department is using 15 percent more gravel (37,000 tons) on its gravel roads in 2019 than in 2018, KSNB Local 4 reports.
Editor’s Note: To give readers a better understanding of loader buckets, we asked an expert to weigh in. The following guide was written by Case Construction Equipment Product manager Perry Girard, but the advice given can be applied to any brand bucket.
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Greenworks Commercial recently unveiled its first ever Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) this month.
JLG Industries has upgraded its Online Express parts ordering system, which will be accessible by users via mobile, tablet or desktop.
The following five dealers have been named finalists in Equipment World‘s 2019 Big Iron Dealer of the Year Award:
Peace Bridge. Google Earth screen shot.
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BOMAG’s new line of highway-class wheeled and tracked pavers feature dual swingout operator stations and other innovations to give operators better views of their work.
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Credentials matter — it is an indisputable fact that credentials are important and are a vital part of our educational system.
Doosan Bobcat has opened its new Global Collaboration Center in downtown Minneapolis to bring together teams from around the world to ramp up innovation for the company.
From left, White Oak’s Mark McCarty and Tom Ficklin with McClung-Logan’s Darrin Brown.
Tree trimming is a challenging job in the best of circumstances and Jarraff Industries has introduced a new quad track model of its All-Terrain Tree Trimmer to make that charlotte nc dump truck company more productive.
A rendering of Vermeer’s 500,000-square-foot Plant 7 will replace the two plants the dump trucks charlotte nc lost in last year’s tornado.
The designer of the Florida International University pedestrian bridge that collapsed in March 2018, killing six and injuring eight, has agreed to settle lawsuits with victims and their families, according to The Miami Herald.
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The rubber tracks on which all compact track loaders ride give dump trucks charlotte nc the ability to go where skid steers and other charlotte nc dump trucks dare not tread.
In this 2016 photo taken at Eskilstuna, Volvo CE’s LX1 loader delivers a payload to the HX1, an autonomous hauler.
At first I was pretty skeptical because famous brands like the Diesel Brothers can hit market saturation to the point that their name ends up on just about everything from baby bibs to wrist bands and retro tube socks.
Photo of Route 462 bridge courtesy of PennDOT.
Alameda, California, is one step closer to seeing a shuttered naval air station transformed into a $1 billion, transit-oriented, mixed-use waterfront property, complete with a new ferry service that will deliver passengers to downtown San Francisco in 20 minutes.
With improved durability, comfort and fuel economy, Kobelco has introduced the SK850LC-10.
Behold the first life-size Chevrolet Silverado to be built with Lego blocks.
Hilti’s latest electric diamond cutter offers indoor and outdoor cutting along with some smart features.
During a June 26 even hosted by the Heritage Foundation in Washington, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao acknowledged that raising the federal fuel tax was discussed during infrastructure negotiations, Transport Topics reports.
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We’re experiencing a rapid technological revolution to the way we move money in the 21st century.
As we grow more comfortable with these payment innovations in our personal lives, and more expectant of the benefits they provide, the corporate entities we comprise are starting to follow suit.
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Chevy’s foray into the light-duty diesel pickup segment will turn plenty of heads.
When an industry is called out in The Wall Street Journal, investors take notice. Last week, the Journal proclaimed that venture capitalists are “pouring money” into startups that leverage technology to make commercial and residential construction faster and easier.
With a reach of nine floors and a lifting capacity of nearly 300,000 foot-pound force, Hiab has launched the K-505 HiPro in the U.S.
The summer heat is upon us, and so is heat-related illness.
To spread the economic benefits that construction projects generate more fairly across communities, government agencies reserve some public columbus oh dump truck company for columbus oh dump truck company owned or operated by traditionally disadvantaged groups.
Bobcat has added two Premier Equipment locations in Isabel and Mobridge, South Dakota, to its dealer network.
The $1.5 billion medical pavilion under construction at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania is the largest capital project ever for the university.
Early construction columbus oh dump truck company has started on the $900 million Broward County Convention Center expansion in Ft.
Whether it’s moving rocks and debris, hacking through brush and trees, or removing stumps, these eight attachments will turn your excavator or loader into a landscaping machine.
Hilti has introduced a new reciprocating saw the dump trucks charlotte nc says has the performance of a 15-amp corded model with the size and ergonomics of a much smaller tool.
Company Wrench has named Mike Walter product manager of its Terex-Fuchs product line.
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A new camera system for inspecting bridge decks that is being tested in southwest Michigan by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) provides greater inspection detail of concrete bridge decks while keeping workers safe from moving vehicles, WWMT News reports.
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Construction should be underway on Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.'s $300 million corporate headquarters expansion by the end of his month, according to the project's developer, commercial real estate columbus oh dump truck company CBRE, and general contractor Plaza Construction.
LiuGong’s new 877H wheel loader for the North American market is designed to handle seven-day-a-week, 8-hour-a-day rock and dirt loading and unloading.
Dig Assist Start on the Volvo Co-Pilot display.
A snapshot of new and used sales trends from Randall-Reilly’s EDA charlotte nc dump trucks financing data and TopBid auction price service.
Rouse: Excavator auction values have shown continued declines.
Applied Machinery Sales reports that Venieri’s VF8.63TL telescopic loader has arrived for sale in the United States.
Based in Rock Hill, South Carolina, AMS is the U.S.
Illinois Governor BJ Pritzker rallies support for the state’s new $45 billion infrastructure and capital plan, which comes with a 19-cent gas-tax increase.
Selecting the right motor grader for building a road depends upon a variety of factors.
“In general, it really comes down to the job size, the material, the ground conditions, the ground pressure, the price point for the customers,” says Luke Kurth, John Deere product marketing manager, motor graders.
A dump truck lost a tire before colliding into a highway barrier and catching fire Wednesday morning in Phoenix.
Technicians from Bruckner Truck Sales took away top honors in the Mack Masters Competition, a biennial event designed to evaluate participants’ knowledge of Mack Trucks service systems and procedures.
LiuGong North America has named Quality Fleet Service, South Hadley, Massachusetts, and Jewell Machinery, Rocky Mount, Virginia, to its network of dealers.
Drivers along the Florida Turnpike near Yeehaw Junction the morning of June 16 were witnesses to history, and most probably didn’t even know it.
The Merlo Roto R50.35 S-Plus telehandler with 115-foot lift is now available in the United States.
Raken has a new app to make it easier for superintendents and foremen to conduct toolbox talks, including finding the topic information, getting signatures from attendees and sending confirmation to the office.
Albany, Georgia-based Southern Sales and Rentals is now an authorized Bobcat dealer.
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The time lapse video below shows Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) crews handling an overnight installation of three of the needed nine large bridge beams that will be needed to widen the Interstate 15 bridge over Timpanagos Highway (S.R.
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Tobroco-Giant has introduced its first electric, zero-emissions compact wheel loaders, along with three new articulated loaders.
When Jan Mischke speaks to industry leaders about the benefits of modular construction they usually respond in one of two ways, he said. “They are either optimistic about the future of modular or they are really worried that modular companies are going to eat their cake.
Gert Reichetseder has been named president and CEO of Wacker Neuson Group’s North American operations.
With the turn of the calendar to July, truck drivers will see increased diesel fuel prices in 12 states due to rising fuel taxes.
ASV Holdings has added King Hydraulic and Barry Equipment to its dealer network, in addition to a location for Northwoods Hydraulic & Equipment.
Google Earth screen shot of Interstate 70 bridge near Rocheport, Mo.
Wacker Neuson‘s new EZ36 compact excavator is designed to provide the comfort and technology of a larger excavator in a 3.6-ton size.
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During a recent media event, Hilti had a lot to talk about in the way of cutting and grinding tools.
Epiroc has relocated in the greater Denver, Colorado, area, moving its U.S.
United Rentals has promoted David Scott to the position of senior vice president, specialty operations.
Photo courtesy Caltrans.
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) awarded the $275 million SAC 5 corridor enhancement project in Sacramento to Granite and Teichert in a 50-50 joint venture between the two, The Construction Index reports.
Total construction spending decreased 0.8% in May to a seasonally adjusted rate of $1.29 trillion, down from April's revised estimate of $1.3 trillion, the Commerce Department reported on Monday.
The National Institutes of Health has chosen 16 columbus oh dump truck company to participate in an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract worth, in total, up to $2 billion for general construction services.
Just days after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $33 million contract for about four miles of border wall construction in Starr County, Texas, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has waived conditions that would otherwise require it to adhere to approximately 30 environmental and other regulations for the project.
Much of downtown Alton, Ill., has been flooded since March.
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Chicago’s lakefront was closed several times due to high water between March and June.
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Not content to let the Ram Power Wagon have the off-road-capable heavy duty pickup truck market all to itself, Ford has introduced a new package for its 2020 F-250 and F-350 that the automaker says makes these the “most capable off-road Super Duty” trucks yet.
On May 28, Chicago-based Skender started production at a new prefabricated building manufacturing facility on Chicago’s Southwest Side.
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On May 28, Chicago-based Skender started production at a new prefabricated building manufacturing facility on Chicago’s Southwest Side.
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Applied Machinery Sales reports that Venieri’s VF8.63TL telescopic loader has arrived for sale in the United States.
JLG’s new material racks for its rough-terrain scissor lifts provide a safer, more orderly way to move large materials on the job.
Check out these earthmoving attachments from John Deere, Case, Bobcat, Doosan, Wacker Neuson, Eterra, Edge and Geith.
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Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers says that Ravi Saligram, CEO and board member, will step down effective October 1 after five years with the company.
The U.S. House passed legislation June 26 for $48.1 billion in highway funding for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2019.
Total construction spending in Minneapolis area expected to decline by 6% this year
Weakness in the non-residential and non-building sectors will more than offset a rise in residential work.
Residential and institutional markets expected to post healthy gains this year
The commercial and manufacturing subsector is forecast to weaken, while non-building columbus oh dump truck work declines sharply.
The same federal judge who in May temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's administration from spending $1 billion of military funds on U.S.-Mexico border wall construction expanded that ban to a permanent injunction on Friday.
John Deere has introduced the next model of its 850 size class bulldozer, a bigger machine than its predecessor boasting more power, better fuel economy, a roomier cab and improved durability.
Good news: The Trump Administration on Monday announced a wide-ranging program to boost funding and change the way apprenticeship programs are managed in the United States.
Doosan Bobcat is making changes to its global leadership structure, naming new regional presidents, including for North America.
Photo: Caltrans District 3.
According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), all lanes on southbound Highway 99 near Fruitridge Road in Sacramento were closed for a while June 20, after a big rig hit a California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) paving machine and overturned, spilling its load across the southbound lanes of the highway, KCRA reports.
Modular construction is known for shaving time from construction schedules and reducing project budgets. But in the case of the $10 billion ExxonMobil-SABIC ethane steam cracker and plastics plant in Corpus Christi, Texas, it looks like it is also going to do away with some jobs as well.
Just introduced: the VT-70 High Output compact track loader.
Volvo Trucks North America will roll out later this year an updated version of its Volvo Active Driver Assist platform (VADA) 2.0.
If you care about what you feed your truck, if you’re the kind of contractor who only wants the best for his vehicles, you’ll be pleased to know there are some new lube oil standards coming down the turnpike for spark-ignited gasoline engines.
Sunbelt Rentals U.S. saw 2019 fiscal year revenues of $4.988 million, increasing 20 percent from the previous year.
Washington State University (WSU) and the University of South Florida were selected by the U.S.
Ask anyone familiar with construction hazards, and you'll likely hear about those on OSHA's Top 10 Safety Violations annual list or the agency's Fatal Four — falls, struck-by incidents, electrocutions and caught-in-between accidents.
Consigli Building Group Inc., a $1.6 billion construction columbus oh dump truck company headquartered in Milford, Massachusetts, announced yesterday that it has acquired New York City-based general contractor and construction management firm T.G.
Check out these earthmoving attachments from John Deere, Case, Bobcat, Doosan, Wacker Neuson, Eterra, Edge and Geith.
The Eterra Dozer-Grader allows the operator to raise the bolster wheels on the attachment when it’s time for pushing large piles of material and then lower the wheels when grading.
Wearing a harness is a good way to protect construction workers from falls, but a harness can also become a danger if the worker is not rescued quickly.
Last September, Kansas mechanical contracting firm Kruse Corp. was tapped to install a hydronic piping system in the basement of a high-profile urban renewal project in Wichita.
The following is a guest post from David Galbraith, Assistant Vice President, Risk Management Technical Lead for Amerisure Mutual Insurance Co.
Imagine a futuristic construction environment where employees are individually and automatically alerted to a hazardous situation prior to a would-be accident occurring.
SnowEx has developed new headlights as an available option for its truck plows that are designed to provide wider, fuller light patterns for a longer distance.
Gateway Bobcat, based in St.
The Ohio Turnpike announced that it now has two new Electrify America electric vehicle charging stations with 50-kilowatt (kW), 150 kW, and 350 kW DC Fast Chargers located at the Wyandot and Blue Heron Service Plazas in Genoa.
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The new “Asphalt Pavement Principles” online video series from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), with cooperation from the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA), highlights the innovation and collaboration that go into modern asphalt pavements.
Peer-to-peer marketplace apps are all about getting rid of the often expensive and usually time-consuming intermediary process and connecting users directly to the services they need.
U.S. coastal communities provide recreation and a laid-back lifestyle for those lucky enough to be able to live in such close proximity to the water, and the flow of tourists sustains small businesses that set up shop there.
New York and New Jersey lawmakers are working together to turn a partnership between the two states and Amtrak into an authority that they hope will expedite funding and construction of the Gateway program.
March 2018 saw the U.S. impose global duties on steel (25%) and aluminum (10%), with President Donald Trump’s administration claiming the action would keep China and other countries from “dumping” these materials into the U.S.
The world-record-breaking JCB Fastrac with its driver Guy Martin.
This feature is a part of "The Dotted Line" series, which takes an in-depth look at the complex legal landscape of the construction industry.
This feature is a part of "The Dotted Line" series, which takes an in-depth look at the complex legal landscape of the construction industry.
Volvo has launched a new load monitoring system for its articulated haulers that the dump trucks charlotte nc says allows operators to optimize their productivity using real-time data and project management tools.
Ingersoll Rand’s new cordless Compact Impact Wrench is certified for use in areas where flammable gases, vapors or liquids are present.
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Trench Plate Rental Company has acquired Trench Shoring Services, a multi-state provider of trench safety charlotte nc dump trucks rentals and sales.
Chaney employees receive Maryland ACI 2019 Excellence in Concrete Awards.
As part of a new U.S. Army Corps of Engineers pilot program, the agency will use the public-private partnership (P3) model for construction of four projects to determine if P3s can deliver both cost savings and faster turnaround times.
Onsite safety measures are nothing new for U.S. construction workers and for the columbus oh dump truck company that employ them. Private companies have instituted a wide range of initiatives to keep their workers as injury-free as possible, driven by both the financial benefits of a safer workplace and a desire to foster a columbus oh dump truck company culture that values its employees.
Everybody has trouble getting in and out of their pickup truck beds.
OSHA has announced both incoming members and the initial meeting of its Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health.
Picking up the phone is a key daily activity when it comes to special orders.
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing has updated its Oshkosh S-Series front discharge concrete mixer with increased hauling capacity and several improvements that make the mixer easier and more comfortable to operate.
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has kept Watsonville, California-based Granite Construction busy during the last five years, with approximately $955 million in contracts between October 2013 and October 2018, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Brick-and-mortar retailers all over the country are trying to reinvent themselves in order to compete with their online counterparts, offering shoppers the experience they hope will win out over the convenience of having purchases dropped at their doors.
Though she’s not known for her automotive chops, Simone Giertz just made one of the biggest car-and-truck-related splashes on the internet this year with what she calls “Truckla”.
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Non-profit organizations working with an Association of Equipment Manufacturers member or one of its dealers are eligible to apply for one of five $10,000 AEM grants to further charlotte nc dump trucks industry workforce development.
Photo courtesy Washington State Department of Transportation.
Starboard Value LP, an AECOM investor that owns approximately 4% of the company's common stock, is calling on the board of directors to consider selling its construction services unit, according to a letter Peter Feld, Starboard's managing member, penned to AECOM Chairman and CEO Michael Burke this week.
