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WTD Equipment Joins Bandit's Dealer Network

WTD Equipment has joined Bandit's growing dealer network to supply hand-fed chippers and stump grinders to the Pacific Northwest with two locations, in Portland, Ore., and in Monroe, Wa. “WTD Equipment has a deep commitment to the hardworking tree care professionals in the northwestern United States, and now they will be able to supply the best hand-fed wood chippers and stump grinders in the industry to their customers,” said Jason Morey, Bandit sales manager.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2wueDmr via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

CATERPILLAR ANNOUNCES PLAN TO SELL THE PURPOSE-BUILT FORESTRY BUSINESS

LaGrange, GA – Caterpillar, Inc. (NYSE: CAT) announced today that it has entered into a preliminary agreement with Weiler, Inc. to sell the Cat® purpose-built forestry business. The sale is subject to negotiation of a final agreement, the closing of which is expected by early 2019. “We remain committed to supporting our forestry customers and the forestry industry,” said Tom Pellette, Caterpillar Construction Industries Group President.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2N6cd6O via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Roland Machinery Acquires Wisconsin Company

Roland Machinery Co. , of Springfield, Ill., recently acquired Heavy Equipment Specialists, LLC. , of Slinger, Wisc. This will make the 17th full-service facility for Roland Machinery Co. and the 7th location for the company's Wisconsin Division. “We are excited to welcome Lance Feucht, owner of Heavy Equipment Specialists, and his team of master technicians to the Roland Machinery Family,” said Matt Roland, president of Roland Machinery.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2LAVBzr via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Brad Pitt Foundation Faces Lawsuit Over New Orleans Homes

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — An attorney plans to sue actor Brad Pitt's foundation over the degradation of homes built in an area of New Orleans that was among the hardest hit by Hurricane Katrina. The forthcoming lawsuit against Pitt's Make It Right foundation will be filed on behalf of some Lower Ninth Ward residents, who attorney Ron Austin told WWL-TV have reported sicknesses, headaches, and infrastructural issues.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2omo0Qz via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

H. W. 'Knap' Knapheide III Dies at 72

H. W. “Knap” Knapheide III, president of The Knapheide Manufacturing Company of Quincy, Ill., died at the age of 72 on August 28, 2018, in his home. Mr. Knapheide was born Aug. 29, 1945, in Quincy, the son of H. W. “Bud” Knapheide Jr. and Mary MacDill Knapheide. He is survived by Ann Winters, whom he married on June 15, 1974, in Quincy.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NvXFdS via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Empire Crane Delivers 2018 Demag AC 130-5

Empire Crane Company's Mike Andrews has delivered a new 2018 Demag AC 130-5 to Bob Hegarty's North Jersey Crane Services LLC in Landing, N.J. Hegarty's chose the Demag AC130-5 because the capacity and reach will allow it to expand its operating capacities, while updating its fleet. It has had a positive relationship with the Terex/Demag team in the past, and looks forward to working with them in the future.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2wpf55e via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Arrendo Boosts Inventory With Order for Demag All Terrain Cranes

Mexico owned and operated Arrendo recently placed an order for four new Demag all terrain cranes to keep up with the needs of its growing customer base. Included in the order is the newly introduced Demag AC 300-6 all terrain crane, two Demag AC 100-4L cranes, and one Demag AC 500-8 all terrain crane.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2wG4rqj via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mid-America Transportation Projects Win Big in National Competition

Eight outstanding transportation projects from five mid-America states were honored Aug. 29 in the fourth and final regional America's Transportation Awards competition. The projects were recognized for major achievements, including: engaging small businesses through a “first of its kind” training program; replacing bridges to reconnect communities after major flooding; increasing mobility through a $2 billion overhaul of the most popular Amtrak route in the Midwest; and modernizing an aging freeway to improve safety and economic development.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2onoDcx via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Malloy Announces Imminent Completion of I-84 Widening Project in Waterbury

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced the imminent completion of the I-84 widening project in Waterbury, with three eastbound lanes opening and the three westbound lanes opening by mid-September — one year early. “The I-84 Waterbury widening project is transforming and revitalizing mobility in Waterbury, and supports our goal to make Connecticut's transportation infrastructure best-in-class,” Malloy said.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ooaXy9 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Rototilt Broadens Its Compactor Product Line With C34

Rototilt is broadening its compactor product line and launching a new model C34 for excavators with machine weights between 6.6 and 13.2 ton (6 to 12 t). The C34 compactor has a vibration force of 7,495 lb. (3,400 kg) and can handle high back-pressures on the return line, a characteristic that makes it suitable for use with Rototilt's R2 and R3 tiltrotators, according to the manufacturer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PjPTUW via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

VTrans Project Replaces Century-Old Rail Spans With Tunnel in Middlebury

In an effort to permanently replace two aging rail bridges with a tunnel, the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) is working with the town of Middlebury on a complex project that will take years to complete at an estimated cost of $71 million. The work comes not a moment too soon. “Two 1920s roadway bridges spanning a railroad in downtown Middlebury were in deteriorated condition and needed replacement,” said Timothy Pockette, VTrans resident engineer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2olAGHn via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kirby Promoted to North American Sales Director — East

Kolberg Pioneer Inc. , Johnson Crushers International Inc. and Astec Mobile Screens Inc. announced the promotion of Darren Kirby to North America sales director — East. In his new position, Kirby will be responsible for directing, administering and coordinating all domestic field sales operations for the eastern region.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BYHR1Z via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

PawSox to Pack Bags for New Stadium in Worcester

The Pawtucket Red Sox signed a Letter of Intent to build an innovative downtown ballpark in Worcester, Mass., that would be scheduled to open in 2021. PawSox Chairman Larry Lucchino signed the letter in a ceremony at Worcester's City Hall with Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, Mayor Joseph Petty and city Manager Ed Augustus.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2oomXzs via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Nortrax Event Raises $55K for Travis Mills Foundation

Nortrax is proud to announce that the 10th Annual “Golf, Grub & Gravel” event, held Aug. 17, raised $55,000 to benefit the Travis Mills Foundation. Travis Mills is one of five quadruple amputees to survive his injuries from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Mills and his family had a vision to bring recalibrated warriors (recalibrated is what Mills calls himself) to their new home state of Maine so that these warriors could continue their recovery and rehabilitation.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2C2ugGI via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Winter Equipment Expands Offerings to Contractor Market

Winter Equipment, already an established name in the commercial and municipal snow and ice management industry, announced that it will be expanding into the contractor distribution and sales markets. “For almost 30 years, innovation has led the development and direction of this company,” said Kent Winter, founder and CEO, Winter Equipment.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2MBtCoC via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Two Construction Workers Die After Fall Onsite

Two Florida construction workers were killed on the job Aug. 30. The workers were on the construction site of an Orlando hotel at around 4:15 in the morning, when the scaffolding they were working on between the sixth and seventh floors collapsed. The workers died on the scene, ABC News reported. Authorities said the scaffolding fell “for reasons unknown.” At the time of the incident, about 12 workers were on the site for a concrete pour, with four on the scaffolding.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2wtiaRK via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Navajo Nation Seeks Federal Funds for Road Projects

The Navajo Nation held a public hearing on Aug. 27 centered on proposals for road work that seek federal funding via the Tribal Transportation Improvement Program (TTIP). The program is designed to aid tribes in planning, design construction and maintenance of roads and bridges on their land. To get funding, tribes must submit an annual list of projects, the Farmington Daily Times reported.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Nv8zAo via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Research Team Creates Self-Healing Cement

Researchers are the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) are working to create self-healing cement. The cement would be used in tough environments where normal materials can experience failures from either chemical or physical stressors, the Tri-City Herald reported.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2wzdl9R via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Eighty Percent of Contractors Report Difficulty Finding Workers

Eighty percent of construction firms report they are having a hard time filling hourly craft positions that represent the bulk of the construction workforce, according to the results of an industry-wide survey released Aug. 29 by Autodesk and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Association officials said shortages pose a significant risk to future economic growth and they released a new workforce development plan to solve the growing problem.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NtF95G via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Takeuchi Announces Halo Autosports as a New Dealer in Florida

Takeuchi-US, a global leader in compact equipment, announced Halo Autosports as a new dealer. Based in Brooksville, Fla., the company will carry Takeuchi's full lineup of equipment, including compact excavators, compact track loaders, skid steer loaders and wheel loaders. In addition to stocking parts, the dealer also will be an authorized Takeuchi equipment repair center.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2wrgB6X via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

John Deere Introduces Articulated Dump Truck Transmission Warranty

Reinforcing its commitment to providing best-in-class construction equipment, John Deere now offers an extended coverage of five-years/15,000-hours as part of its articulated dump truck (ADT) transmission warranty on all new E-Series models. “This industry-leading warranty emphasizes our dedication to producing reliable and durable ADTs,” said Maryanne Graves, product marketing manager, articulated dump trucks, John Deere Construction & Forestry.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2LC00BW via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

TRIP Report: Condition of Calif. Roads Costs Drivers Billions

A recent report from Washington, D.C.-based national transportation research organization, TRIP, has found that deteriorated, congested, or unsafe roads and bridges in California cost state motorists $61 billion a year, nearly $3,000 per driver in some urban areas. “The TRIP report, California Transportation by the Numbers: Meeting the State's Need for Safe, Smooth and Efficient Mobility, finds that throughout California, more than two-thirds of major locally and state-maintained roads are in poor or mediocre condition and 1,603 of 25,657 locally and state-maintained bridges that are 20 feet or longer are structurally deficient,” said Rocky Moretti, director of policy and research for TRIP.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2wzf5Pg via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

San Diego Moves Double-Time With $82.4M Double Tracks

The demand for mass transit in California continues to grow with the expansion of the 351-mi. Los Angeles to San Diego to San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor (LOSSAN Corridor). The Corridor travels through a six-county coastal region in Southern California and is the second busiest intercity passenger rail corridor in the United States.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ol7rof via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

CDOT, AECOM, Virgin: Hyperloop Study Part 2

The state of Colorado has moved one step closer to seeing a new ultra-high-speed transportation system become reality. Virgin Hyperloop One, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and AECOM announced earlier this spring that they are advancing to the second half of the Rocky Mountain Hyperloop feasibility study, according to a Virgin Hyperloop press release.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PNZDrm via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Voters OK $2.5B Bond on Harvey Anniversary

HOUSTON (AP) Voters in Houston and its surrounding county marked the anniversary of Hurricane Harvey coming ashore by approving the issuance of $2.5 billion in bonds to fund flood-control projects that might mitigate the damage caused by future storms. With nearly all precincts reporting, about 85 percent of voters approved the referendum.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NvW0ow via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Straub Lands Contract for NAS Fallon Facility

Straub Construction Inc. was awarded the contract for the P440 Air Wing Training Facility at Naval Air Station, Fallon in Nevada. This project was awarded on Aug. 6, 2018, as a Task Order under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract. The work to be performed provides for construction of the facility that will support desk-style aircraft simulators, Virtual Aegis Combat simulators, F-35 Mission Rehearsal Trainers, and unmanned aerial system simulators, E-2D simulators and support spaces.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Pje31T via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

$33.3M in Construction Projects Approved for Wyoming, Montana

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke announced nearly $21.3 million in funding approved to rebuild critical national park infrastructure in Wyoming. The money will go towards the rehabilitation and seismic retrofit of the Mammoth Hotel Guest Room Wings at Yellowstone National Park. This is part of $256 million going to a list of projects across the National Park Service to address dire maintenance and repair needs that contribute to the $11.6 billion backlog currently facing the nation's parks.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2wp0EhA via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

WYDOT Receives $14M Federal Grant for New Rock Springs I-80 Interchange Project

A $14 million federal grant for a new interchange project on Interstate 80 near Rock Springs, Wyo., will improve traffic mobility and safety, and help entice business development in the area. The Wyoming Department of Transportation will receive a $14 million federal Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant that will be used to construct a new interchange and reconstruct Industrial Road from Foothill Boulevard south to Blairtown Road.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PgxMz6 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Tenna Delivers its DVIR System on Apple iOS Platform

Tenna, a technology company that empowers companies to find more value across their inventory of equipment, vehicles and physical assets, has launched its new driver vehicle inspection report (DVIR) solution for Apple iOS platform. Now available for millions of commercial vehicle drivers, Tenna's solution eliminates the daily manual chore of filling in DVIR forms by hand as part of pre-or post-trip inspection requirements mandated for compliance by the Federal government.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PfOU7U via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Vantage Auctions Draws Record Crowd

Vantage Auctions held a sale on Aug. 11 at its facility in Lake Elsinore, Calif. The day began with a party atmosphere, as the crowd enjoyed a combination of sun, music and the smell of barbeque. Vantage had a productive day and experienced a record number of buyer registration and participation, both in person and online.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2okc9lV via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Engcon, Kobelco, Leica Geo Form Unique Team

Engcon has joined with Kobelco Construction Machinery and Leica Geosystems to provide an automatic height and tilt function on its Kobelco tiltrotators. Engcon is a leading manufacturer of tiltrotators — a kind of tilting and rotating quick coupler for excavators. The three firms together developed a unique feature that provides automatic tilt function for the tiltrotator, in combination with an automatic stick, boom and bucket function.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Pk9C6X via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Tester Takes on Washington for Montana Contractors, Construction Workers

U.S. Senator Jon Tester is taking on Washington to strengthen the state's economy and provide more certainty for Montana contractors and construction workers. Tester is pushing Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney to change the annual time cycle for awarding federal government grants so contractors are able to secure contracts before the start of construction season.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2olgrJM via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Walker, Perry Join Sure Shot Drilling as CFO, Controller

Sure Shot Holdings and its subsidiary, Sure Shot Drilling, announce that Michael Walker and Debbie Perry have joined the company as its chief financial officer and controller. Walker joins Sure Shot from Great Western Oil & Gas where he served as the company's vice president of Finance from 2012 to 2018.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2wqtTka via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ODOT Selling Its Surplus Land By Sealed-Bid Auction

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation has Land for Sale. ODOT will dispose of all surplus property listed by sealed-bid auctions held at 200 N.E. 21 St., Oklahoma City, Okla. 73105. All sales of surplus property are sold “as is - where is” and are subject to the confirmation by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation Commission.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PcvAbM via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Iron Bound Auctions' Owner Looks Forward to Big Future

Seminole, Texas, near the west Texas border with New Mexico, has been known for two things for a very long time: oil and cotton. But soon, large-scale equipment auctions may be synonymous with the town as well if Johan Krahn has anything to say about it. In just two-and-one-half years, Krahn's company, Iron Bound Auctions has grown from startup to an auction house putting on major two-day equipment sales.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2wqBQWr via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Granite Awarded $29M Expressway Construction Job

Granite announced June 26 it has been awarded a $29 million contract by the Merced County Department of Public Works for an expressway construction project in Merced, Calif. The contract will be included in Granite's second quarter 2018 backlog. Granite will construct an extension to the four-lane Campus Parkway expressway on the east side of the city of Merced to connect Highway 99 to the University of California, Merced.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NvwLTa via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

State Receives Funding to Help Fight Multiple Wildfires

The Trump administration declared on Aug. 5 that “a major disaster exists” in California as a spate of wildfires — at least 17 separate blazes covering more than 600,000 acres of land — continue to destroy private homes and transportation infrastructure, as well as causing other damage across the northern and western parts of the state.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2wotwX6 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ditch Witch Organization Partners With MetaFLO Technologies

Dumping liquid spoils from directional drilling is highly regulated, costly and time consuming. To combat these challenges, Ditch Witch, a Charles Machine Works Company, has partnered with MetaFLO Technologies to be the exclusive provider of SolidState 2 and SolidState 6 solidification reagents. This partnership will provide a more accessible and efficient process for the solidification of drilling spoils to an extended network of users and contractors.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PdBzgA via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Terramac Expands Territory With Kirby-Smith Machinery in Texas

Terramac, a leading manufacturer of innovative rubber track crawler carriers, grows its representation in North America with Kirby-Smith's Texas operations. Since becoming an authorized Terramac dealer in 2016, Kirby-Smith has expanded beyond its original Terramac territory of Oklahoma into eastern Kansas and western Missouri.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2wlYXS2 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Innovation Improves Safety, Reduces Congestion on I-84

The challenge facing the Idaho Transportation Department was a familiar one — how to make improvements to a highway route fast enough to keep up with growth and demand. Staff came up with a new solution: Identify and combine funding sources to generate enough money to make needed improvements, and make them as fast as possible.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PJgPOT via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Statue of Liberty Evacuated Due to Construction Fire

A fire at a construction site caused the Statue of Liberty to be evacuated on Aug. 27. Firefighters worked for two hours to put out a blaze after a propane tank caught fire at a construction site on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, CBS News reported. According to Jerry Willis, a National Park Service spokesperson, the tank was situated about 100 to 200 yards from the statue, near two to three other tanks.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BX4d3U via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Prep Work Begins on Alaskan Way for Traffic Switch This Fall

Aug. 6 marked the beginning of an important project that must be completed before the Alaskan Way Viaduct can be removed. Crews working for Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. have begun the traffic signal, striping and roadway signage work required to switch traffic on Alaskan Way from beneath the viaduct to just west of the viaduct.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PIotZM via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Historic Columbia River Highway Needs Modern Updates

Efforts to complete a proposed 570-ft. tunnel and trail alternative as part of the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail have some reflecting on the challenging task workers faced in completing Oregon's Historic Columbia River Highway 100 years ago. The tunnel — reminiscent of the iconic tunnel at Mitchell Point destroyed in 1966 — recently received critical endorsements from the Historic Columbia River Highway Advisory Committee and Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission as the preferred design for crossing Mitchell Point.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2wsDmGF via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

From Humble Beginnings to Powerhouse Contractor

It was 1979. Mark Pivetta was just a guy with $600 and an idea to start a construction business with his brother. Fast-forward to 2018, and life is looking pretty good with a growing demand for work and Hitachi equipment to get the jobs done. Although Pivetta Brothers Construction, based in Sumner, Wash., started from humble beginnings, owner Mark Pivetta has grown the family-run company into a powerhouse contractor while keeping a down-to-earth business culture.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PM4LMM via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Port of Everett Begins $36M Wharf Modernization Project

On Aug. 15, the Port of Everett hosted a groundbreaking to commemorate the start of construction on the Port's South Terminal Modernization project — the largest capital project in Port history by dollar value and the largest maritime construction project on the West Coast. The $36 million South Terminal Modernization project will ensure the Port's facilities are ready to support the next generation of over-dimensional cargo, including aerospace parts for the new 777X.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NrLleH via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ITD Begins Improvements on Highway 69 in Meridian

The Idaho Transportation Department has begun a series of safety improvements on Idaho Highway 69 (Meridian Road) in Meridian and Kuna. Motorists are advised to expect nighttime lane restrictions on the highway until early October. Improvements will include: Resurfacing ID-69 between Orchard Avenue in Kuna and Overland Road in Meridian.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PLzbP3 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Secretary of Labor, Small Business Administrator Talk Trump's Support for American Job Creators

U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta and U.S. Small Business Administrator Linda McMahon discussed President Trump's strong support for America's small business job creators during a recent visit to Superior Graphite, a small business manufacturer in Chicago. After a tour of the facility, Secretary Acosta and Administrator McMahon participated in a roundtable discussion with leaders from several small businesses.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NtUaoi via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

UDOT Narrows Bridges Along Wasatch Front to Widen Road

A burgeoning population along Utah's Wasatch Front means traffic in the Salt Lake Valley on I-15 South can get pretty crowded, especially during rush hour. Engineers at the Utah Department of Transportation have been studying the issue for several years, aware that expansion of the Interstate was crucial.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Nps9hn via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Epiroc Releases Fully Automatic Functionality for Serpent Ventilation

Epiroc has taken its Serpent ventilation system to the next level by launching automatic functionality. Serpent Automatic optimizes air quality, air flow and energy expenditure automatically and can drastically reduce energy consumption and ventilation costs, according to the manufacturer. “This is more than an efficient ventilation system,” said Clint Byington, business line manager — underground rock excavation of Epiroc U.S.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2wnIqwR via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Utah Officials Scrap Plans for Gravel Pit at Reef National Park

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Utah officials have reached a deal to sell a land parcel to a group of residents instead of a construction company, effectively scrapping plans for a gravel pit near Capitol Reef National Park. The School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration approved a $525,000 bid on July 26 from a coalition of Teasdale residents for the 125-acre (60-hectare) piece of land, the Salt Lake Tribune reported.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PeS0t6 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Air-Marine Group Adds New Demag CC 3800-1 Lattice Boom Crawler Crane

Air-Marine Group, one of the largest Malaysian logistic providers, recently took delivery of a new Demag CC 3800-1 lattice boom crawler crane. This new unit will join a fleet of more than 36 other Demag cranes and enhance Air-Marine Group's lifting capabilities. The Demag CC 3800-1 crawler crane is already scheduled to perform several challenging lifts over the next months.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2wnMey6 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Utah Energy Co-op Explores Nuclear Power Project in Idaho

LOGAN, Utah (AP) A small commercial nuclear reactor that a Utah energy cooperative wants to build in Idaho would be game-changing for energy customers if the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission approves the project, a high-ranking federal official said this week at a conference. Members of the Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems are pursuing the project as a way to shore up energy stability in a market shaken by the threat of shuttered coal-fired power plants and fluctuating natural gas prices, the Deseret News reported.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Nr2C7E via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

SLC's Capital Improvement Program Accepting Applications for Funding

Salt Lake City is now accepting pre-submittal applications for the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The CIP provides funding to replace or expand public infrastructure. Residents, neighborhood group, community-based organization or neighborhood business district organizations of Salt Lake City can apply until Sept.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2wtlSLt via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Volvo CE's Welding Intern Shows Outstanding Performance at SkillsUSA

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) celebrated the exceptional performance of its welding fabrication engineering intern, Natalie Rhoades, during the SkillsUSA 2018 Championship season. The 20-year-old student was part of an all-female welding fabrication team from the Pennsylvania College of Technology that won gold at both district and state levels in Pennsylvania.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NrcY7k via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Timpanogos Cave Closes to Construct New Visitor Center

The National Park Service announces that it has awarded a contract for construction of a new Timpanogos Cave visitor contact station to the Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction Company of Salt Lake City. Work is expected to begin immediately after Labor Day, with completion anticipated in early June of 2019.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PLmtjj via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

USU Veterinary School Plans $1.8M Barn at South Farm Education Center

Veterinary students at Utah State University (USU) will soon have better insight into the care and handling of horses, due to a $1.8 million barn planned for the school's 26-acre South Farm education center. The Utah State Board of Regents authorized construction of the new facility, which will serve USU's School of Veterinary Medicine.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NrcTAy via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Terex Utilities Publishes Technical Tip on Adjusting Demand Throttle for Telescopic Aerial Devices

Terex Utilities recently published Tech Tip #67, Adjusting a Demand Throttle Switch. The Tech Tip is available for download from the Technical Support tab at www.terex.com/utilities. “Tech Tips provide information that answers frequently asked questions or common challenges customers face,” said Jason Julius, Training and Tech Support manager.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PbooNb via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Engcon Tiltrotator to be Featured on U.S. TV Show

Engcon's tiltrotators will be featured in the US on the TV show “World's Greatest!...” on Sept. 3, 2018. A tiltrotator is a kind of tilting and rotating quick coupler that increase the efficiency of all excavators. It can save up to 50% the working time, reduce the needs of manual labor and increase the safety on the working sites.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2MCRMz9 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Dynapac North America Continues to Expand Dealer Network

Dynapac North America announced General Equipment & Supplies as its newest dealer partner. General Equipment & Supplies, based in Fargo, N.D., will supply a full line of compaction and paving products in the North Dakota and northern Minnesota markets. “We are very excited at General Equipment & Supplies about the newly formed partnership with Dynapac,” Matt Kern, vice president of rolling stock sales said.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2LuBjYr via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Disneyland's Top 10 Building Permits Total Over $202M

Between its new Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge land, Pixar Pier and hotel renovations, there's no doubt that Disneyland has been busy building lately. But what's it all costing? Since this time last year, Disney has been issued over $202.6 million in construction permits for its ten most expensive builds, BuildZoom reported.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2wjTzyS via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

DOT Announces $616.9M in Grants to Airports in 45 States, Four Territories

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao recently announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $616.9 million in airport infrastructure grants, as part of the total $3.18 billion in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding for airports across the United States. "The Department has been investing heavily in our nation's airport infrastructure, which will strengthen economic growth and create jobs in communities across the country," said Secretary Chao.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2LwehQE via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

AASHTO Urges Timely Passage Of 2019 Transportation Funding

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) sent a letter to Senate and House of Representative leaders on Aug. 21 to support the passage of the fiscal year 2019 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development or THUD appropriations bill – emphasizing highway formula funding provided in the House's version of the THUD bill should be the level used in the final reconciliation between the Senate and House versions of that legislation.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2wcM2BV via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

U.S. Underground Hums With Trenchers, HDD Equipment

Much has been said in recent years about how the American infrastructure is in desperate need of a major overhaul. Everyone from politicians, TV pundits and ordinary people who complain about driving across inadequate streets and bridges have weighed in on the problem. Tod Michael agrees that efforts need to be stepped up to renovate and replace our infrastructure, but he also thinks the problem needs to be properly defined.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NlC5Zi via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

DOT Announces $616.9M in Infrastructure Grants to Airports in 45 States, 4 Territories

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao recently announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $616.9 million in airport infrastructure grants, as part of the total $3.18 billion in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding for airports across the United States. "The Department has been investing heavily in our nation's airport infrastructure, which will strengthen economic growth and create jobs in communities across the country," said Secretary Chao.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2wjxa4H via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

AGC Charities Provides Funds To Puerto Rico Construction Workers

AGC Charities Inc. , the charitable arm of the Associated General Contractors of America, is providing 65 construction workers in Puerto Rico with $100,750 in donated funds to help cover losses they incurred as a result of Hurricane Maria. The checks, which amount to $1,550 per construction worker, are intended to help employees of firms that belong to the association cover the costs of uninsured and uncompensated damages caused by the storm.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Lw7PJn via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Plan for $4.5B Wind Farm Scrapped After Reg's Denial

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) A utility said on July 27 it is dropping plans for what would have been the largest wind farm in the country, a day after regulators in Texas rejected the $4.5 billion project. American Electric Power said it was cancelling plans for the 2,000-megawatt Wind Catcher wind farm, which would have spanned two counties in the Oklahoma panhandle and provided power to customers in Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2MRH4UE via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Alex Lyon & Son Hosts Rental Return Auction in Kissimmee

Alex Lyon & Son conducted a rental return auction with a wide variety of late model machines and support equipment on Aug. 7 at its Kissimmee, Fla., sale site. A great crowd of registered bidders turned out, and a large volume of online bidding made for another successful auction event. CEG... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2LwHxqq via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Jeff Martin Auctioneers Holds Two-Day Sale in Brooklyn

Jeff Martin Auctioneersheld another successful auction at the company's Brooklyn, Miss., facility on Aug. 10 and 11. The event featured a great lineup of construction equipment, trucks, trailers, attachments, lifts, farm equipment, automobiles, and more. A massive crowd of registered bidders and guests turned out for this sale, while a huge internet presence made for some very aggressive bidding.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PHpwcf via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Auction Date Set for the Trailer for a Cause Auction Benefiting MOCA

Felling Trailers Inc. is conducting its sixth annual online auction of an FT-3 drop deck utility trailer to benefit a non-profit organization. Felling Trailers wants to bring awareness of and support to those individuals who take part in and benefit from the events and services provided by the Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance (MOCA).... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2LzSOXm via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

High Bidder Turnout Marks Joey Martin Auctioneers Sale in Decatur

What originally was slated to be a two-owner auction turned out to be a larger than expected, three-owner North Alabama auction for Joey Martin Auctioneers on Aug. 16. The sale, which featured low-hour late model mini and compact equipment, enjoyed a great turnout of contractors, dealers and farmers looking for some equipment deals, as well as a strong online Internet presence.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2P9BQB3 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction Laser Inc. Moves to New Location in Ga.

After months of planning and construction work, Construction Laser Inc. moved into its brand-new facility located at 1025 Henry Parkway Connector in McDonough, Ga. This move puts the company only a few miles from its previous location off Hwy. 155 and now to the north of Interstate 75. The facility features more than 6,000 sq.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2MzPKzP via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Catching Up: Five Questions with Nick Tullo, SDLG North America

Nick Tullo, sales manager, SDLG North America, has been with SDLG since its introduction to North America in 2013. As a pioneering “value” option for construction equipment, SDLG has carved out a unique space in the marketplace. Companies are buying up SDLG wheel loaders for the value proposition: they pay for the time-tested features you need, and not for the more expensive features of a premium brand that you don't.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2wjhgr1 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction Laser Inc. Moves to New Location in Ga.

After months of planning and construction work, Construction Laser Inc. moved into its brand-new facility located at 1025 Henry Parkway Connector in McDonough, Ga. This move puts the company only a few miles from its previous location off Hwy. 155 and now to the north of Interstate 75. The facility features more than 6,000 sq.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PcSboN via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

John Deere Upgrades Large Frame G-Series With EH Boom Package

Improving its G-Series large-frame skid steers and compact track loaders, John Deere has added the EH Boom Performance Package. This productivity-boosting feature is available as a factory-installed option on the 330G and 332G skid steers, and the 331G and 333G compact track loaders. “We designed our G-Series machines with customer response in mind, and we're committed to the continuous use of this invaluable feedback,” said Gregg Zupancic, product marketing manager, John Deere Construction & Forestry.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2MVUUFs via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kirby-Smith Buys First NBT30H-2 TM Crane

Just in time for the Permian Basin International Oil Show (PBIOS), Kirby-Smith Machinery Inc. , recently placed the world's first order for a new National Crane – the NBT30H-2 TM. This design, the next tractor mount crane development for oil field and taxi crane work, is the very first of a 30-ton configuration of this kind with a 69-ft.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2o9IEU0 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

I Build America Launches First-Annual Construction Appreciation Week

Construction positively affects the lives of every American. The buildings in which we work, play and live, as well the roads and bridges that enable people and goods to get to their destinations, depends on the development and empowerment of the construction industry workforce. The strength of America's infrastructure is built on the backs of the men and women of the construction industry.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2o8YQF4 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Hurricanes Can't Thwart Carolina Bays Parkway Ext.

Tropical Storm Joaquin (2015) and Hurricanes Matthew (2016) and Irene (2017) delayed the completion date of the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) and Horry County's $99 million S.C. Hwy. 31 (Carolina Bays Parkway) Extension to S.C./N.C. State Line Project by one year, but the project along the Intercoastal Waterway (ICW) will be delivered in late October/early November by Flatiron Construction.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Ln0c8k via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Gulfport Eyes Major Tourism Boost With $93M Aquarium

As the future home to alligators, river otters, river fish, dolphins, stingrays and shorebirds, the world-class $93 million Mississippi Aquarium will serve as a major tourist attraction when it opens in Gulfport in early 2020. Containing one million gallons of both salt and fresh water and sitting on 5.8 acres, the aquarium will feature more than 80,000 sq.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OYmcsa via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Contractors: 10 Ways to Keep Your Employees Happy

Employee retention is no easy task for construction contractors today. It's no longer enough just to pay competitive wages, keep employees safe and provide regular hours for them to make a steady living. Roger Belisle, vice president of operations of Whissell Contracting Ltd. , explains his company is actively committed to ensuring the health and happiness of its workforce, and expresses that commitment through several employee retention activities.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PvYGE2 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Cropac Equipment Soars With Expanded Partnership with Terex Cranes

Terex Cranes distributor for Atlantic Canada, Cropac Equipment is broadening product offers with new models of Terex tower cranes and expanding its territory to include all of Eastern Canada. Already one of the largest distributors of Terex and Demag cranes in Canada, Cropac Equipment has recently added more than 35 new Terex tower cranes to its inventory.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Nd64T6 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Winners Announced in National Faces of Transportation Competition

Two captivating photographs and three compelling videos won prizes in the 13th annual Faces of Transportation competition sponsored by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. A photograph of a California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) worker giving a Make-A-Wish child a tour of a maintenance facility won the Grand Prize, while a photograph that captures the last working ferry system in Arkansas was selected the People's Choice Award winner by online voters.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Natokp via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

How to Handle an Aging Workforce

There's no doubt about it: many industries across the nation are seeing an increase in aging workers. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, close to 20 percent of the country's workforce is over the age of 65—and by 2020 more than 25 percent of all workers will be older than 55, Safety + Health reported.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BEPr1x via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

JCB Launches New Site Dumper Range in USA, Canada 

JCB North America announced the availability in the United States and Canada of three new site dumper models, with maximum payload capacities ranging from 13,000 to nearly 20,000 lb. The new range is designed and built by JCB to be the safest in the industry, setting new standards for site dumper visibility, stability and operator protection, according to the manufacturer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2MKOtVS via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Terex AWP Names New Genie Vice President of Parts, Services

Matt Treadwell has been named the new Genie vice president of parts and services of Terex AWP, effective July 30, 2018. In this new role, Treadwell will work alongside the Terex global parts team to oversee parts and services activities worldwide for the Terex AWP business segment, driven by the Genie brand.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NaDwcY via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

USDOT Aims $184M Grant at Georgia Express Lanes Project

The USDOT proposed to issue a more than $184 million Infrastructure for Rebuilding America or “INFRA” grant on June 29 to build additional dedicated express lanes on state Route 400 in Georgia, which is a major commuter route for Atlanta residents. The SR 400 express lanes project is included in the Georgia Department of Transportation's major mobility investment program or “MMIP” that's designed to address congestion issues.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2MMVa9F via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

GUCA Announces Lifetime Industry Achievement Award

The Georgia Utility Contractors Association Inc. (GUCA) recognized Claudette Campbell of Georgia 811 in Duluth, Ga., as the GUCA Lifetime Industry Achievement Award for 2017-2018. Since joining Georgia 811, Campbell has held the positions of executive director and, most recently, president/C.E.O. The origins of the Georgia Call Center date back to a tragic accident in May 1968 involving a natural gas explosion that took the lives of seven children and two adults at a daycare facility in Hapeville, Ga.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2w8WtX1 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction Workers Find Piece of History Inside Bridge

A construction crew performing bridge work uncovered a piece of history on an Albany job site. According to Shannon Henry, town marshal, crews were breaking apart concrete with a jackhammer at Bridge 701 in Albany the week of Aug. 13, when a glass jar with a piece of paper fell out of the pillar they were working on, the Star Press reported.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2MrqX0x via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Liebherr Announces Action Equipment as New Dealer in Florida

Liebherr USA Co. Construction Equipment division advanced its dealer network by welcoming a new dealer, Action Equipment LLC based out of Miami, Fla. Liebherr USA Co. Construction Equipment has successfully expanded its dealer network even further by collaborating with Action Equipment, a reputable company that will provide Liebherr customers with equipment rentals, product sales support and service.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OWAauL via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Eight-Year-Old Entrepreneur Trades Family Pickup for LR Refuse Truck

Mack Trucks has released the fifth episode of its RoadLife series on roadlife.tv and Amazon Prime Video. “Ryan's Route” stars 8-year-old Ryan Hickman, a recycling entrepreneur and owner of Orange County, Calif.-based Ryan's Recycling, as he trades in the family pickup for a more appropriate work truck: a Mack LR refuse model.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2w8EH6j via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ALLU Group Joins Distribution Contractors Association

ALLU Group Inc. , based in East Brunswick, N.J., recently became a member of the Distribution Contractors Association (DCA). Based near Dallas, the DCA facilitates the exchange of information related to the construction and maintenance of gas distribution pipeline systems throughout the United States.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2LnqYxf via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

GovPlanet Expands Services With First-Ever Live Auction

On Sept. 5, GovPlanet will host its first-ever live auction, for the Pennsylvania Department of General Services, selling more than 350 equipment items and trucks without reserves in a single day. Highlights include excavators, dump trucks, paving rollers, snow plows, stone chippers, wheel and backhoe loaders, lights, mowers, and more.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2nZnZSo via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Contractors Association Holds Annual Steak Fry in Illinois

The biggest crowd ever attended The Contractors Association of Will & Grundy Counties (CAWGC) Annual Steak Fry on Aug. 16. This sold out event was attended by 700 guests. The food, entertainment, networking and weather were all a perfect scenario. The cooks, which are made up of CAWGC members that volunteer each year, work so well together and were able to feed everyone mouthwatering steaks cooked to order in a short amount of time.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BAWxnv via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Gehl Adds to The Pilot Series Track Loader Line

Gehl's RT185 track loader adds an 1,850-lb. capacity machine to its Pilot Series line. The Gehl RT185 joins the RT165, RT215 and VT320, bringing the Gehl Pilot Series line up to four pilot-controlled track loader models for North America. “Gehl track loader operators will have an all-new experience with our Pilot Series models,” said Nathan Ryan, global product line manager of track loaders, Manitou Group.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2MON00u via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Public Works Dept. Uses Nearmap Aerial Imagery to Manage Massive City Growth

Nearmap, a location content provider, has partnered with the City of Durham, North Carolina, Public Works Department for projects ranging from road maintenance and pothole patching to water sampling and degradation. Using real-time imagery from Nearmap while out in the field, the Public Works Department streamlines data collection, reduces time spent in the field and saves money.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2N5GnDZ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Minneapolis Aims for Congestion-Free Travel

The Minnesota Department of Transportation's (MnDOT) $239 million, multi-year 35W@94: Downtown to Crosstown project reached its first year of construction in July as crews from a joint-venture, consisting of Ames Construction, Lunda Contracting Co. and Shafer Contracting Co., are looking to deliver the project in the fall of 2021.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OXObs5 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Yoder & Frey Reports Massive Interest in Upcoming September Auction

Yoder & Frey has received multiple inquiries from consignors looking to send used equipment to the next auction at its Ashland, Ohio, site now on Sept. 26. “There is real and growing appetite within key market sectors to buy and sell used and near new machinery at auction,” said Peter Clark, president of Yoder & Frey.  “Over the past year or so we've seen a massive increase in the number of consignors sending equipment to our sales as well as a measurable rise in the number of bidders signing up to participate.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2w1VDeE via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

AGC of Minnesota Hosts Golf Tournament in Maplewood

The Associated General Contractors of Minnesota (AGC) hosted a golf tournament at Keller Golf Course, Maplewood, Minn., on August 3. Guests began their day with a Continental Breakfast followed by the scramble tournament. Afterward, guests enjoyed lunch and the presentation of awards, which included a Hole-in One, $10,000 cash prize, sponsored by Orion Search Group, Inc., Edwin, Minn., and the 2018 C.S McCrossan Scholarship, which is awarded to a Minnesota student(s) in a construction career.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2N95WEl via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Yoder & Frey Announces Pennsylvania Auction

Yoder & Frey has announced a one-day closure sale that's expected to exceed $5M and takes place on Sept. 27. Being held in Friedens, Pa., the auction includes the disposal of all equipment following the closure of a local company, including a number of high specification, good quality and well maintained 20 ton plus excavators, dozers, scrapers, rigid dump trucks and a good selection of wheeled loaders.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2MuMzJu via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

RDO Equipment Holds 50th Anniversary Celebration in Minn.

In 2018, RDO Equipment Co. is celebrating 50 years of partnerships, gratitude and vision in the equipment industry. All year, stores across the RDO Equipment Co. are marking the milestone in different ways. On July 25, team members at the Burnsville, Minn., location held a celebration at the store with customers, team members and members of RDO Equipment Co.'s leadership team.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OXFVIp via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

VIDEO: State DOT Replaces Two Bridges in Four Days

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) recently replaced two bridges in Memphis. The bridges, which sat over Poplar Ave. at I-240, were built more than 60 years ago. Through TDOT's $54 million project, known as MemFix 4, both were recently replaced, the Memphis Business Journal reported.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2MpR340 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Lexington Center Breaks Ground on Expansion

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) The city of Lexington recently broke ground on the expansion of the Lexington Convention Center, home to Rupp Arena. The $241 million project will begin in August and finish in late 2021. On July 19, Lexington Mayor Jim Gray and leaders from the state and the University of Kentucky gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of construction.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2P0i4bl via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Lone Star Drills Upgrades LS400T+ Rotary Head

Lone Star Drills, a division of Little Beaver Inc. and manufacturer of efficient and portable drilling equipment, introduces high-torque Rineer rotary vane hydraulic motors for its LS400T+. The powerful water well and geothermal drill is Lone Star's largest rig and efficiently drills as deep as 400 ft.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2w39IZq via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Dredging of Mississippi River Gets Critical Endorsement

BATON ROUGE, LA. - A plan to deepen the main channel of the Mississippi River to 50 ft. from a Louisiana city to the Gulf of Mexico has won a critical endorsement from the Army Corps of Engineers. James Dalton, the corp's civil works director, concluded the increase from Baton Rouge to the Gulf will result in annual benefits of upward of $100 million to the nation's economy, compared to average annual costs of $17.7 million.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2N8ST5H via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Iowa Expands Its Move Over Law

Starting July 1, drivers in Iowa are required to change lanes if possible or slow down when they approach any vehicle with flashing lights. All 50 states have versions of this type of law commonly referred to as a “Move Over” law. The laws are meant to protect workers and others who are along the side of the road from being hit by passing motorists.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2wgOpTy via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bonnell Industries Partners With Multihog to Be Distributor

Bonnell Industries Inc. has partnered with Multihog and is now an exclusive Multihog distributor in all of Illinois and parts of Iowa, Indiana and Wisconsin. Multihog is a manufacturer of multipurpose tractors, which offers six different tractor models as well as more than 40 different attachments.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PuR84w via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Franklin County Builds Domestic Violence Shelter

After years of working out of a domestic violence shelter that did not provide the welcoming atmosphere ideal for those seeking temporary shelter, Lutheran Social Services (LSS) Choices for Victims of Domestic Violence officials decided to build a new, 46,000-sq.-ft. facility. With nearly ten acres of green space available for construction, it is estimated that the new shelter will more than double the number of people that can be accommodated.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BvT0H7 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kokosing Construction Crew Reaches Midway Point on $120M I-271 Project

Started on Aug. 1, 2016, the Kokosing Construction Company Inc. is more than half-way through the $119,988,186 Ohio Department of Transportation's (ODOT) I-271 pavement replacement and widening between the Cuyahoga/Summit County line and Miles Road. The project, federally and state funded, is expected to be completed in June 2020.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2nUzxGz via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Volvo Mid-Size Loaders Deliver up to 25% Greater Fuel Efficiency

Volvo Construction Equipment has expanded its H-Series 2.0 updates to its L60H and L70H wheel loaders, giving its mid-size lineup improved fuel efficiency and enhanced productivity features, including higher tipping loads and a new loader arm design, according to the manufacturer. “With the L60H and L70H joining the previously announced L90H 2.0, we have completed the H-Series 2.0 update for our mid-size wheel loaders,” said Chris Connolly, product manager, wheel loaders, Volvo Construction Equipment.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OXLGGj via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Communities Receive $87M for Infrastructure Improvements

Communities in Northwest Ohio are receiving nearly $87 million in low-interest and principal forgiveness funding from Ohio EPA to improve wastewater and drinking water infrastructure and make other water quality improvements. The loans were approved between April 1 and June 30, 2018. The lower interest rates and forgiven principal will save these communities more than $17 million.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NaRT1a via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Efficiency Production Names Tim Hurst as Shoring Division Manager

Efficiency Production, a manufacturer of trench shielding and shoring equipment, announced the selection of Tim Hurst as the new manager of the company's special operations shoring division. Hurst has been a slide rail installer and shoring specialist in the department for more than a decade. He has assisted in hundreds of slide rail system installations and has worked with countless contractors helping them understand how to use Efficiency's slide rail system.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2MCmFD1 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Caterpillar Introduces 5-Seat Utility Vehicles

Last year, Caterpillar announced the introduction of its first-ever Cat utility vehicles — the gasoline-powered Cat CUV82 and diesel-powered CUV102 D. To expand that offering, the product line now includes the gasoline-powered Cat CUV85 and diesel-powered CUV105 D. The CUV85 and CUV105 D both feature a spacious second row to accommodate a total of five people.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2nXEpL6 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Worley Joins Felling Trailers as Southeastern Regional Sales Manager

Felling Trailers Inc. has hired Jason Worley as the new regional sales manager for the southeast, effective immediately. In this role, he will be responsible for all sales development, activity and dealer support within Tennessee, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2w3Y0NY via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Gov. Wolf Invests $92M in Water Infrastructure Projects

Gov. Tom Wolf announced the investment of $92 million for 19 drinking water, wastewater, storm water, and non-point source projects across 13 counties through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST). “The projects represented in today's approvals continue our commitment to clean water for Pennsylvania.” said Wolf.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2N95RjN via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kobelco SK210-D Makes Quick Work of Cars at Wilbert's U-Pull It

There's an expression that says “If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck.” In the case of the Kobelco SK210-D, despite the machine's parts commonality with standard excavators, the machine is decidedly not an excavator. The SK210-D is a car dismantler, and Tracey Road Equipment recently sold one to Wilbert's U-Pull It in Williamson, N.Y.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2w3XVKa via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Caterpillar to Invest $13.5M in Local Community

Caterpillar is soon coming to Greenwood County, S.C. The industry giant has plans to invest more than $13.5 million in the area over five years, and will bring 85 jobs. In exchange, Caterpillar will benefit from infrastructure tax credits and other incentives, the Index Journal reported. In the agreement, Caterpillar has agreed to pay 57 percent of infrastructure-related fees each year over 20 years.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2LejUmv via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Port Authorities to Request Import Tax Exemptions on Chinese Cranes

United States port authorities plan to ask the Trump administration for tariff exemptions for Chinese-built cranes. In addition, the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) plans to ask for additional exemptions on purchases of Chinese-manufactured cargo-handling equipment during a testimony that it is scheduled to deliver to the U.S.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PmoqTc via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

DDOT Begins $441M Frederick Douglass Bridge Project in D.C.

In the nation's capital, crews are working on the largest infrastructure assignment in District Department of Transportation (DDOT) history. The Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge Project calls for replacing the 68-year-old bridge and reconstructing the Suitland Parkway/I-295 interchange. “This year we are celebrating the 200th birthday of Frederick Douglass, and it's fitting that we build a new signature bridge that is worthy of the legacy and celebrates a man who worked his entire life to create a better future for others,” said Jeff Marootian, director.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2w1szEd via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Morris County's Gov. Chris Christie Drive Slightly Ahead of Schedule

Construction crews are beginning to work on the final phases of the new main access road for Central Park of Morris County, with the possibility of a late summer opening of the new Gov. Chris Christie Drive. This new Central Park access road will run from West Hanover Avenue at a signalized intersection on the Parsippany and Morris Township border to Central Avenue, which is the main road through the county park, near the Morris Plains border.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OVP7Nz via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Delaware Officials Cut Ribbon on South Frederica Intersection

Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) Secretary Jennifer Cohan and Delaware Gov. John Carney were joined by members of the state's congressional delegation and local leaders as they cut the ribbon on the South Frederica Grade Separated Intersection (GSI) on Aug. 10. “Investing in infrastructure is a central part of our strategy to make sure that Delaware has a strong, growing, and globally competitive economy that works for all Delawareans,” said Carney.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2vYCF8W via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Hunyady Hosts Absolute Auction for F.W. Shawl & Sons

The sun was shining on Aug. 15 in Tuckahoe, N.J., as buyers turned out for Hunyady's Absolute Auction/Complete Liquidation of F.W. Shawl & Sons Inc. Included in the lineup were Caterpillar excavators and digging buckets, an Alitec cold planer and Caterpillar rubber-tired loaders, extend-a-hoes and skid steers.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OVP0l7 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

A Definitive Ranking of the Nation's Worst infrastructure

How do you think your state's infrastructure measures up to the rest of the nation? 24/7 Wall Street recently came up with list that ranks each state based on the repairs needed to their roads, bridges and dams, USA Today reported. Take a look at the infographic below to see the best - and worst - road conditions across the U.S.: ... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PsitEv via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kurrass, All Island Equipment — A Long-Term Relationship

Kurrass Materials, located in Long Island/East Patchogue, N.Y., recycles concrete and asphalt into RCA (recycled road base) and screens topsoil and sand. The company also makes “specialty items” out of the concrete that other people don't want to make, according to Norman K. Kurrass. “We make some crazy things out of concrete,” he said.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OUvHsh via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

John Deere Reveals Integrated, Mastless Grade Control Motor Graders

Road building and site development contractors can now reap the benefits of John Deere SmartGrade in the G-Series motor grader line. SmartGrade technology delivers mastless Topcon 3D integrated grade control as a factory option on new machines and field kit for equipment already on the job. The system is fully incorporated into the machine's structures and software, delivering precise grading performance while eliminating vulnerable masts and cables, according to the manufacturer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2MCX3FY via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Citi Retail Services Signs Agreement with Cat Financial to Provide Card Services

Citi Retail Services recently announced a long-term agreement with Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation (Cat Financial) to provide a private label credit card program in the United States and Canada. Cat Financial will jointly manage the overall program and continue to provide guidance on the product offerings while transitioning the origination and portfolio management responsibilities to Citi.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2nUheBm via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Explosion Destroys Coffee Shop, Injures Three

HOMERVILLE, Ga. (AP) — An explosion and fire destroyed a coffee shop Friday in this rural south Georgia city, seriously injuring three people and prompting a warning from city officials for residents to avoid the downtown area. The blast rocked tiny Homerville, a city of about 2,500 people, shortly after noon.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2MlXOUF via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

College Football Stadium Sees Significant Improvements

With college football season quickly approaching, one team is gearing up with a newly improved stadium. The Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium at the University of Arkansas has seen a range of renovations since it opened in 1938, Saturday Down South reported, and this latest round of updates, which began in 2016, are almost finished.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PoBJm4 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Utility Crews Find Bone While Digging

A Florida construction crew recently found a piece of history – or rather, pre-history – at a site in Cape Coral. The crew was doing utility work about 17 feet deep when they dug up an enormous bone, which is presumed to be from a mastodon, or mammoth, the New York Post reported. Paleontologists will attempt to determine exactly what species the bone belongs to.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2MpUgkl via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Explosion Destroys Coffee Shop, Injures 3 in Rural Georgia

HOMERVILLE, Ga. (AP) — An explosion and fire destroyed a coffee shop Friday in this rural south Georgia city, seriously injuring three people and prompting a warning from city officials for residents to avoid the downtown area. The blast rocked tiny Homerville, a city of about 2,500 people, shortly after noon.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Pq21Vc via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Experienced Trio Bring Iron Auction Group To Southeast

Matt McGaffee, managing partner, announced the opening of the Iron Auction Group (IAG), a new company committed to the resale of construction, mining and agricultural equipment as well as commercial trucks and trailers. Like his partners, Ross McMillan Jr. and Mike Finley, McGaffee is a respected and seasoned industry veteran committed to exceeding the expectations of those interested in the auction and sale of heavy equipment.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PojBsw via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction Employment Rises In 45 States, D.C.

Forty-five states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between July 2017 and July 2018, while 29 states and D.C. added construction jobs between June and July, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data released Aug. 17. Association officials cautioned that continued job gains may depend on swiftly implementing new training and education legislation to equip students and workers to enter the industry.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2L83uMB via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Pettibone Hires Vizanko as Parts and Service Manager

Steve Vizanko has been named the new parts and service manager of Pettibone/Traverse Lift LLC, a manufacturer of rugged material handling equipment for construction, oil and gas, railroad and other applications. In his new position, Vizanko will oversee all aftermarket sales and service department activities.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2vZZLMi via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ASV Celebrates 35 Successful Years of Pushing Limits

ASV Holdings Inc. , a manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, celebrates 35 years of forward-thinking product development this year. The manufacturer commemorated the anniversary with an open house event in August at its Grand Rapids, Minn., facility. Company CEO Andrew Rooke expressed pride for the employees who make ASV's success possible and who have driven more than three decades of innovation.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2MZdJnZ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

DDOT Now Accepting Applications for TAP Funding

Roughly $1.2 million in grants are being made available by the District Department of Transportation through the federal Transportation Alternatives Program or TAP, which provides funding to projects considered to be “alternatives” to traditional highway construction. Applications will be accepted through Aug.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2MXrow2 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

MDOT SHA Project Wins ATA Award

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration's (MDOT SHA) MD 404 highway widening project has been recognized with an America's Transportation Award. Sponsored by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), Socrata, AAA and the U.S.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PiP2o1 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Thackray Assists With N.J. Medical Center Construction

After a five-year long planning process, Inspira Health Network broke ground on the new Inspira Medical Center in Mullica Hill, N.J., in May 2017. Over the last year, several union trades have been working together to build the facility, located just east of the intersection of Route 322 and Route 55 in Gloucester County.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OJYDDl via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Jersey Road Closures Begin for Long Lincoln Tunnel Approach Project

NORTH BERGEN, N.J. (AP) Motorists will get their first taste of traffic congestion caused by a long-term project to rebuild and rehabilitate the viaduct and roadway approaching the Lincoln Tunnel in northern New Jersey. The state Department of Transportation closed an on-ramp from busy Kennedy Boulevard to westbound Route 495 on Aug.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2nNifLe via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Peterbilt Motors Showcases Commitment to Innovation

In an event at the new PACCAR Innovation Center, Peterbilt displayed current developmental projects, including a Level 4 autonomous truck and two Class 8 electric trucks. The PACCAR Innovation Center is coordinating next-generation research and identifying emerging technologies that will benefit future vehicle performance.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2L1iLia via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Metso Closes Acquisition of P.J. Jonsson och Söner in Sweden

Metso has successfully completed its acquisition of the Swedish mobile crushing and screening solution provider P.J. Jonsson och Söner. The agreement regarding the acquisition was announced in April 2018. “This acquisition is an important step in implementing Metso's growth strategy, allowing us to strengthen the breadth and availability of our product and service offering for the Nordic market.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2vOThzS via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

JCB Hydradig Helps Howard County, Md., Tackle Clean-Up

Valley Supply & Equipment (VSE) has been a JCB dealer for more than 15 years, with locations in Baltimore and Hagerstown, Md., and a third in Manassas Park, Va. Adam Hatmaker, territory sales representative of VSE, has been with the company for five years now, covering the Baltimore City, Anne Arundel County, Prince Georges County and Howard County areas.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2L1iH1U via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

CGS Stabilizes Sinkhole-Prone Site With Compaction Grout

A lone drilling rig hammered away on a muddy, puddle-laden King of Prussia, Pa., construction site on an unseasonably cold April morning. Future residents of the 5-story, 248-unit suburban Philadelphia apartment complex would someday shuttle back and forth to the various amenities in this bustling community, but no structure could rise from the ground until Compaction Grouting Services Inc.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2vRmI4a via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

NJ DOT: Route 495 Lane Closures to Begin Aug. 17 as Bridge Rehab Begins

New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Commissioner Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti has strongly urged motorists who take Route 495 to the Lincoln Tunnel to adjust their travel plans to avoid severe traffic congestion expected for the next two-and-a-half years, as necessary lane closures begin to rehabilitate the Route 495 Bridge over Route 1&9 and Paterson Plank Road in North Bergen.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BgozVa via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Woodstock Construction Group: Passion for Work Pays Dividends for This Contractor

Andrew Woodstock loves to work, and for most of his 55 years he's been doing just that. From selling papers to mowing lawns, he was always motivated to succeed. That drive began early and led to the creation of Woodstock Construction Group, which has grown into a family business. However, the company may never have come to fruition if he'd had a different attitude toward the family's original side business — acting.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Bj6Yw4 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Amgen Breaks Ground on Biomanufacturing Plant in R.I.

Amgen announced the groundbreaking of its new next-generation biomanufacturing plant that will be constructed at its West Greenwich, R.I., campus on July 31. The new plant is the first-of-its-kind in the United States and will use Amgen's next-generation biomanufacturing capabilities to manufacture products for the United States and global markets.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2MhWv98 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Middlebury Breaks Ground on New Interim Academic Space

Middlebury has broken ground on a building that will provide a new home for its burgeoning Computer Science Department as well as temporary office space for faculty and staff who will be relocated during a series of building renovations. Naylor and Breen Builders of Brandon, Vt., are constructing the building on a lot just east of Johnson Memorial Building.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Bj7k5U via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Raimondo Signs Exec. Order Extending Business Group

CRANSTON, R.I. (AP) Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo has signed an executive order giving a one-year extension to a working group that helps minority and women-owned construction businesses. Raimondo announced the extension for the Working Group on Diversity in Construction on Aug. 6 at New England Highway Technologies in Cranston.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2nHNzuT via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Steel Plant Partners With Cog Railway for Winter Work

BERLIN, N.H. (AP) A 50,000-sq.-ft. steel plant has partnered with the Mount Washington Cog Railway to be used as a winter shop for maintenance and construction of locomotives and passenger coaches. The Isaacson Steel fabrication plant in Berlin was acquired by David Presby at an auction several years ago.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2KY68EA via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Gives Update on New Projects

Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter (NH-01) received a briefing from Portsmouth Naval Shipyard leadership on Aug. 9 and toured the facilities. Several construction projects are currently ongoing to expand the Shipyard's capacity to modernize and repair Virginia-class and Los Angeles-class attack submarines.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2MsUDK1 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

AGC of Mass. Gifts $100K to UMass for BCT Endowment

The University of Massachusetts Amherst has received a $100,000 gift from the Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts (AGC MA) of Wellesley, Mass. The gift, also made possible through the Construction Industry Association of Western Massachusetts in Springfield, will provide support for the building and construction technology (BCT) program and its students.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2KUTZ3a via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

$123M Boston Harbor Dredging Project Deepens Channel for Larger Ships

Work on a $123 million dredging project in New England's largest seaport is under way, with plans to continue for about three years to deepen the project to its newly authorized depths. The dredging project in the Boston Harbor is designed to accommodate large container ships that are calling on the United States' east coast now that the Panama Canal improvements are completed, according to the U.S.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2vOfEVY via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Takeuchi Announces Nueces Power Equipment as New Dealer

Takeuchi-US, an innovative global leader in compact equipment, has announced Nueces Power Equipment as a new dealer. Based in Corpus Christi, Texas, the company will carry Takeuchi's compact excavator and track loaders in their Houston and San Antonio locations. In addition to stocking parts, these locations will also be authorized Takeuchi equipment repair centers.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BiDRsA via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. Awarded Northern Texas for Terramac

Kirby-Smith Machinery will expand its Terramac dealer coverage to six of its existing branch locations in Northern Texas which include Dallas, Odessa, Fort Worth, Lubbock, Amarillo and Abilene. Each location has been approved to provide complete crawler carrier sales, rentals, service and support to the area.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Pd9WVL via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Hyundai Construction Equipment Adds Farm Depot Ltd. to Growing North American Distribution Network

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas has announced the expansion of its North American authorized dealer network with the addition of Farm Depot Ltd. Farm Depot is a full line agricultural equipment dealer that provides products and services to the agricultural lifestyle communities with three locations across the southern-lower peninsula of Michigan.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OH5FZD via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Hyundai Sells 20 Wheel Loaders from Its SIMA Exhibit

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas recently sold 20 wheel loaders as a result of its participation in the Snow Ice Management Association (SIMA) Symposium that took place in Cleveland, Ohio, from June 26 to June 29. SIMA brings the top snow and ice equipment manufacturers and suppliers together to showcase the best products, technology and services in the industry.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OH0HMt via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Musk's Company Talks Tunnel Project Near Stadium

Elon Musk's Boring Company is now focusing its efforts on an underground tunnel around Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. According to the company, the proposed Dugout Loop would be a 3.6-mile tunnel system to “help reduce traffic in Los Angeles by providing a clean and efficient public transportation option,” USA Today reported.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2MuU7v7 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Disney Halts Construction on Luxury Hotel

Disney has halted construction plans for its latest hotel, which was set to be built at Downtown Disney in Anaheim, Calif. Although construction was scheduled to begin in July 2018, plans for the hotel have been put on an indefinite hold after Disney and the city could not come to agreement on development terms, NBC reported.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Bh9SRV via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Foresight Intelligence Named Mixed Fleet Solution Provider of John Deere Worksight

Foresight Intelligence, a provider of data analytics software, announced its recently-released product, Fleet Intelligence, was named a mixed fleet solution for John Deere Worksight. The new product provides heavy equipment dealers and contractors the intelligence they need to be more productive, operate more efficiently and build a competitive advantage, according to the company.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2MtQyFy via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bomag Appoints Jamie Winkler Director Of Sales – Dealer Channel

Bomag Americas Inc. welcomed Jamie Winkler as director of sales, dealer channel. In his new position, Winkler will be responsible for the overall sales leadership, support and development of Bomag's distribution network and field sales team. Winkler is a proven sales management professional, who brings to Bomag nearly 30 years of industry related experience and possesses a strong focus in customer support with extensive involvement in compaction, milling, and paving market segments.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Bh9DGv via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

NDOT Nears Completion on $9M U.S. Highway 93 Upgrade in Clark County

The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is nearing completion on an $8.9 million, 11-mi.-long widening and upgrade of U.S. Highway 93, from north of Interstate 15 to just south of Glendale–Moapa Road in Clark County. Improvements entail roadway rehabilitation, including a mill and pave overlay, as well as shoulder widening and slope flattening that creates safe vehicle turnout areas.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2KVpbza via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company
The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is nearing completion on an $8.9 million, 11-mi.-long widening and upgrade of U.S. Highway 93, from north of Interstate 15 to just south of Glendale–Moapa Road in Clark County. Improvements entail roadway rehabilitation, including a mill and pave overlay, as well as shoulder widening and slope flattening that creates safe vehicle turnout areas.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2MNntla via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New $318M Interstate 11 Built With Features Highlighting Lake, History

LAS VEGAS (AP) A collection of sculptures depicting the construction of Hoover Dam. A glimpse of Lake Mead. A crossing bridge for bighorn sheep and wildlife. The country's newest interstate that ultimately will connect Las Vegas and Phoenix is meant to cut down on travel time. It also will be a visual treat for motorists in the first section in southern Nevada.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2nF6ZRd via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Trust OKs $115M Expansion

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Oklahoma City's airport trust is moving toward a $115 million expansion project that could become the airport's first major overhaul in more than a decade. The Journal Record reports that the trust approved on July 26 a joint resolution of intent to issue revenue bonds that would fund several improvements at the Will Rogers World Airport.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PdCDBN via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

USAF Lands $20M for Holloman Facility

United States Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, welcomed an announcement from the U.S. Air Force that it will build a $20 million Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications War Reserve Material Storage and Shipment facility at Holloman Air Force Base.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2MP5tH9 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Road Damage From Earthquakes Is Latest Hawaii Volcano Peril for HDOT

HONOLULU (AP) Officials on Hawaii's Big Island, where the Kilauea volcano has been spewing huge amounts of lava for months, are bracing for the possibility that frequent earthquakes will cut off a major highway. Emergency officials dealing with the eruption are turning their focus to the aptly named village of Volcano, where dozens of small earthquakes shake the ground every hour as Kilauea undergoes dramatic changes.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Mg8Haq via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Colorado DOT Kicks Off $1.2B Central 70 Highway Project

On Aug. 3, Colorado officially broke ground on its Central 70 Project; the largest construction project in the state and the Colorado Department of Transportation's second public-private partnership. The $1.2 billion Central 70 Project will reconstruct 10 mi. of I-70 — which carries upwards of 200,000 vehicles per day — between Brighton Boulevard and Chambers Road; add one new Express Lane in each direction; remove a 54-year-old viaduct; and place a four-acre park over a portion of “lowered interstate” between Brighton and Colorado boulevards.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BdQ8i0 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Liebherr Holds First Open House at Gillette Facility

Liebherr USA Co. held its first open house at the Gillette, Wyo., facility. The focus of the open house was to showcase Liebherr's overall service capabilities at this location and provide clients with product knowledge across various machine applications in the mining, cranes, and construction industries.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ODNy6F via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

$45.5M Stadium on Deck in Amarillo, Texas

Workers and city officials expect a new $45.5M minor league stadium in Amarillo to be a major hit with fans. The facility will be home for the now double-A San Antonio Missions. With the move, the name of the team will be changed. The stadium will be located on Buchanan Street in downtown Amarillo. It marks the return of AA affiliated minor league baseball to the city for the first time since the Amarillo Gold Sox left in 1982.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2MxXbGC via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ADOT Begins Phase 2 of $32M I-19/Ajo Way Interchange Project in Tucson

The Arizona Department of Transportation is beginning preliminary work for Phase 2 of the Interstate 19/Ajo Way traffic interchange project. About three months after completing the first phase of improvements to the interchange of Interstate 19 and Ajo Way in Tucson, ADOT crews have begun the second half of the project.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BevD4F via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

CNH Industrial Announces Appointment of New Chief Executive Officer

​​CNH Industrial N.V. recently announced the appointment of Hubertus M. Mühlhäuser as CEO, effective Sept. 17, 2018. To be based at the company's Burr Ridge, Chicago, USA offices, Mühlhäuser brings extensive leadership experience at multinational industrial companies, a deep knowledge of the agriculture and construction sectors as well as strategic expertise.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2MqSM8w via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kinshofer Introduces WS-Series Drum Cutters

Kinshofer, a global manufacturer of excavator and loader crane attachments, introduces the WS drum cutter series. Kinshofer acquired the drum cutter line in early 2018 with the purchase of Schaeff Transverse Cutter from Atlas GmbH. The drum cutters feature an exclusive pick angle and optimal chisel arrangement for high performance and minimal wear, making the attachments ideal for mining, tunneling, road construction and demolition.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Behlkx via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

SEAA Endorses Policies to Restore Workforce Development System

The Steel Erectors Association of America has joined other industry stakeholders in publicly supporting seven policy recommendations to make the United States the world leader in workforce development. RT 335, issued in August, tackles the topic: “Restoring the Dignity of Work: Transforming the U.S.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OzIFM3 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Experts Discover Centuries-Old Fort at Construction Site

Some significant historical discoveries have been made at a Connecticut construction site. State Department of Transportation officials announced Aug. 9 that a Native American fort and thousands of artifacts were discovered near the 122-year-old Walk Bridge in Norwalk, NBC News reported. The artifacts, some of which are thought to be more than 3,000 years old, were uncovered during an archaeological survey before work began on replacing the commuter rail bridge.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Pa4rHn via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ARTBA to Host Workzone Management Conference in September

The Workzone Management Conference is coming to Herndon, Va. Sept. 11 to 13. The three-day event, which is hosted by the ARTBA Foundation, will feature 25 different workshops with nationally recognized presenters, who will share with attendees the latest innovations transportation construction has to offer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2MOKTXn via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New State Law Expands Public-Private Partnerships to Fund Infrastructure

New Jersey's Gov. Phil Murphy recently signed a bill to expand the state's use of public-private partnerships to help with certain key infrastructure projects. According to Steve Sweeney, Senate president, these partnerships will provide local, county and state governments the ability to get these projects done, WHYY reported.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2MNsCJU via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

South Mountain Freeway Sound Wall 'Fins' Start to Take Shape

Shark Week may be history, but you can see fins along a stretch of the emerging Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway in Ahwatukee, Ariz. Standing at intervals atop the sound wall between 40th and 48th streets, these custom-designed panels resembling fins are decorative accents inspired by some of modern architect Frank Lloyd Wright's early work in Arizona.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2nFUwNe via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ABA Members Answer Call to Help Soldiers With Donations

The Arizona Builders Alliance participated in a cell phone drive to donate minutes to soldiers overseas. A total of 1,015 cell phones were collected by more than 100 ABA member companies between February and May of this year. The phones were donated to Cell Phones for Soldiers, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing cost-free communication services to active-duty military members and veterans.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BaSiij via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company