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Terex Advance Charger Front Discharge Mixer Targets Urban Concrete Delivery

The Terex Advance Charger front discharge mixer truck series is the company's first true city-class truck, designed and built specifically for delivering concrete in urban areas. Starting from a fresh design slate, the new Charger truck is lighter, shorter and offers the same tight turning radius characteristics of traditional Terex Advance front discharge mixers, meeting the expectations of concrete producers delivering concrete in densely populated cities.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2xZa4Ae via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction Site Safety Checklist for Heavy Equipment Operators

Any construction site employs heavy equipment to boost productivity and finish the project on time. But while heavy earthmoving equipment brings operational efficiency it also invites safety issues. In fact, every year operators are injured or even killed on site due to electrical hazards or from being struck by heavy mobile equipment - according to OSHA, approximately 75 percent of struck-by fatalities on construction sites involve heavy equipment likes cranes and trucks.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2QewOUx via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Trustees Authorize Bid Process for South Alabama Stadium

MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — University of South Alabama trustees have voted to move forward with construction of a $72 million on-campus football stadium for the 2020 season. President Tony Waldrop authorized the bidding process to start the second phase work on the stadium, Al.com reported. He said bids need to start now to meet the desired 2020 opening timetable.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NJOBGv via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Concrete Industry Management Program Seeks Donations for 2019 Auction At World Of Concrete

The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program — a business intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management — is seeking donations for its 2019 CIM Auction to be held at World of Concrete. The auction is scheduled for Jan.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2N6BSIp via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

OSHA Provides Resources to Keep Workers Safe From Trenching-Related Hazards

OSHA has developed a series of compliance assistance resources to help keep workers safe from trenching and excavation hazards. OSHA's goal is to increase awareness of trenching hazards in construction, educate job creators and workers on safe cave-in prevention solutions and decrease the number of trench collapses.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2IkmWWn via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction Employment Rises In 287 Metros Between August 2017, 2018

Construction employment increased in 287 out of 358 metro areas (80 percent) between August 2017 and August 2018, declined in 35 (10 percent) and was unchanged in 36, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released Sept. 27 by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials cautioned that further gains depend on finding enough qualified workers and urged federal officials to improve career and technical education funding and reform immigration policies.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OYNkba via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Military Construction Bill Includes $162M for PNSY Projects

U.S. Sen. Susan Collins announced that the Senate passed the fiscal year 2019 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill, which included more than $162 million for three projects at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) that she championed. The bill passed by a vote of 92-5 and now heads to the President's desk to be signed into law.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2R10s0R via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Overnight Work Begins on MassDOT's $102M Haverhill I-495 Bridges Project

MassDOT has announced that overnight work on the $102 million project to replace the bridges that carry traffic on I-495 over the Merrimack River in Haverhill began on Sept 10. In general, overnight work will take place during weekdays between the hours of 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. These operations will require temporary lane closures to allow crews to safely and effectively conduct operations.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2xXdx2b via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Bridge Over Winooski River to Replace Badly Deteriorated 1930s Span

Construction crews in Vermont are counting down to completion of the new VT 14 bridge over the Winooski River in the village of East Montpelier. The long-awaited replacement will be wider than the existing structure, with a third lane and traffic signal added to aid left turns onto U.S. 2, as well as onto the bridge from U.S.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2QYmYaB via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Washington Bridge Work to Cause Long-Term Closure of Gano St. Exit

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announces the long-term closure of the Gano Street (Exit 3) off-ramp on I-195 West in Providence. Effective Aug. 19 the ramp will be closed through fall 2019 as part of the rehabilitation of the Washington Bridge, which carries I-195 West from East Providence to Providence.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Dy4vPm via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Massachusetts' Morgan-Sullivan Bridge Reconstruction to Begin in October

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is beginning a new project in West Springfield/Agawam. The Morgan-Sullivan Bridge Reconstruction Project will reconstruct and widen the bridge that carries Suffield Street/Memorial Avenue (Route 147) over the Westfield River. The project also will reconstruct and add new traffic signals to three intersections: Memorial Avenue at River Street in West Springfield Springfield Street (Route 147) at Main Street/Suffield Street in Agawam Springfield Street (Route 147) at Walnut Street/Walnut Street Extension in Agawam Project Schedule The full project schedule is as follows: Preliminary work is expected to begin in early October, with placement of a temporary construction barrier to close two of the four lanes for Phase I bridge work planned to begin in late October/early November.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2xIhuJ4 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Groundbreaking Begins Road Work in Three Mass. Towns

Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito joined Jonathan Gulliver, highway administrator, members of the Massachusetts Legislature, municipal officials and local leaders at a groundbreaking event to celebrate the start of an $8.2 million roadway construction project in Fitchburg, Lunenburg and Leominster. With this project, MassDOT will be reconstructing a 1.6-mi.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2DzIZtB via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Nearly 2,000 Bidders Participate in Ritchie Auction in North Franklin

More than 1,850 bidders participated online and in person at Ritchie Bros.' multi-million-dollar unreserved public equipment auction in North Franklin, Conn., on Sept. 21, 2018. With bidders from 36 countries, approximately 80 percent of the equipment in the auction was sold to out-of-state buyers, from as far away as Korea, Peru and Australia.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2zA6Sgw via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

UNH Eyes Soccer, Lacrosse Facility on Lewis Field Site

DURHAM, N.H. (AP) The University of New Hampshire plans to break ground on a new soccer and lacrosse facility. The new facility, funded completely by private money, will be built adjacent to Wildcat Stadium on the site of Lewis Field and will be used by university athletic teams and the Oyster River Youth Association.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2DBxF0d via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Vermont's Long-Awaited Transit Center Project Under Way

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) Montpelier, Vt., officials said they began work on a long-awaited transit center. After nearly two decades of planning, work on the $12.5 million Taylor Street project — funded by federal, state and local money — will take a year to complete. The Times Argus reports the announcement of the start of work came from city manager Bill Fraser at a city council meeting.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2zyQahv via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

UPDATE: San Francisco Transit Center Closes After Crews Find Cracked Steel Beam

San Francisco's new Transbay Transit Center was shut down Sept. 25 after the discovery of a cracked steel beam. Workers found the issue while they were installing ceiling panels on a bus platform located on the facility's third floor, and became worried that the beam could fail, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2DBxySl via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Hampshire Crews Repair Road Damage From Heavy Storms

DUBLIN, N.H. (AP) Cleanup and road repairs are under way in southwestern New Hampshire after flash flooding washed out a number of roads, causing major damage. The state Department of Transportation is working to repair roads as people assess damage to their own properties caused by the Aug. 17 storms.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2R6fimq via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Sarens Imports Massive Demag CC 8800-1 Lattice Boom Crawler Crane

When Sarens was recruited to perform a series of challenging lifts at India's Ramagundam Fertilizer Plant, the team imported a Demag CC 8800-1 lattice boom crawler crane all the way from Greece to get the job done. Commissioned by the RFCL (Ramagundam Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd.), through the project's EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) contractor, Bridge and Roof Company Ltd.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2DxeJzz via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

R.I. Receives More Funding for Road Improvements

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) Rhode Island is getting nearly $26 million in additional federal funding for road maintenance and safety projects. U.S. Sens. Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse announced the Federal Highway Administration funding. The Rhode Island Democrats said the administration's annual August redistribution means the state Department of Transportation will have access to money not spent by other states to move forward with road improvement projects that are ready to start now.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2R4dmLd via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

National Guard Assists S.C. DOT to Stem Flood Effects

Soldiers from the South Carolina Army National Guard are assisting the state's Department of Transportation in constructing an AquaDam to keep Highway 17 open from Georgetown to Myrtle Beach during the flooding as a result of Hurricane Florence. With Highway 17 serving as a major conduit along South Carolina's coastline, the mission to keep the roads clear is one the Department of Transportation has undertaken and has enlisted the help of Soldiers from both the Infantry and Air Defense Artillery to ensure it happens.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2DBJEL4 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Developer Targets Historic Building for Starbucks

RUTLAND, Vt. (AP) A developer has announced plans to tear down a historic building in Vermont and replace it with a Starbucks. The Rutland Herald reports the budget for transforming the former Rutland Royal's Hearthside restaurant into the coffee chain is estimated at $3 million. Detroit-based developer Alrig USA said it looked into alternatives other than demolition, but the property's configuration does not work with its plans.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2R3RsaY via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Portland Approves Parking Garage for Maine Medical Center

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Portland officials have approved a 2,450-space employee parking garage for Maine Medical Center. The Portland Press Herald reports the parking garage approved is part of the hospital's half a billion dollar expansion plan. The plan involves the hospital expanding its main campus by 25 percent, adding 19 new operating rooms and 128 single-inpatient rooms.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2xWOMmL via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Demolition Crews Find Time Capsule at Middle School

SWAMPSCOTT, Mass. (AP) Construction crews tearing down a former middle school in Massachusetts have found a 124-year-old time capsule. The Daily Item reports crews found the time capsule under one of the front steps of the former Swampscott Middle School. The capsule is dated April 28, 1894, the day the school was dedicated.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2xGAHuF via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Updated John Deere 944K Hybrid Wheel Loader Boasts Final Tier IV Engine Technology With Even Greater Fuel Economy Benefits

John Deere added Final Tier IV engine technology to the 944K hybrid wheel loader, providing customers an increase in fuel economy from the Interim Tier IV model. Other machine updates include improving operator comfort and increasing uptime, while lowering daily operating costs. “Customers deserve a dependable wheel loader that actively works to minimize downtime and cut down on fuel consumption,” said John Chesterman, product marketing manager, production class four-wheel drive loaders, John Deere Construction & Forestry.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OdCp04 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

San Francisco Transit Center Closes After Crews Find Cracked Steel Beam

San Francisco's new Transbay Transit Center was shut down Sept. 25 after the discovery of a cracked steel beam. Workers found the issue while they were installing ceiling panels on a bus platform located on the facility's third floor, and became worried that the beam could fail, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2QawWUX via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

JCB Wins More U.S. Army Orders for High Mobility Engineer Excavators 

JCB has received an extension to its current production contract with the Department of Defense to manufacture high mobility engineer excavators (HMEEs) for the United States Army. The $72.8 million deal for approximately 180 HMEEs will continue production through 2020. A new multi-year contract is expected in the future and will further HMEE production into the middle of the next decade.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OkdCHs via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Oklahoma Transportation Commission OKs ODOT's $6.5B Eight-Year Plan

Key transportation plans are now on track to improve Oklahoma's highway and county road systems over the next several years. On Sept. 10, the Oklahoma Transportation Commission approved updated infrastructure plans for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation and for the off-system roads and bridges maintained by counties.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2QawTIL via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bejac Corporation Opens Its Newest Facility in Nevada

Bejac Corporation announces the opening of its new location in Las Vegas, Nev. The new facility will support operations with service bays, warehousing, wash rack and secure paved yard. This new branch offers heavy equipment for sale or rent, plus an extensive parts inventory, and on-site or in-shop service for maintenance and repairs.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OelxpH via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

$1B Chase Center Tops Out

On Sept. 14, the Golden State Warriors, Chase Center and Mortensen/Clark Joint Venture held a topping out ceremony as the last piece of steel was lifted into place at the arena. The Chase Center is on track to open for the 2019-20 NBA season in San Francisco's Mission Bay Neighborhood. Earlier this year, CEG spoke with Rick Welts, president and chief operating officer of the Warriors, who spent 17 years in New York as an executive in the NBA's league offices.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2QawPZx via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Colorado Ballot: 'Fix Our Damn Roads'

Coloradans will vote on seven ballot measures in the upcoming November election, two of which are expected to significantly improve transportation around the state if passed. Proposition 110 (formerly Initiative 153 or “Let's Go Colorado”) would increase the state sales tax by .62 cents to increase transportation investment, sunsetting in 20 years.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Ohxxa2 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Takes on $204M Dam Project

Steeped in an area rich in Western history lies the Isabella Dam on Isabella Lake. The dam is about 150 mi. north of Los Angeles, Calif., in a region that saw its share of gold mining in the mid-1800s and Hollywood Westerns starring John Wayne and Gene Autry in the 1930's. One of the earliest films to be made in the nearby town of Kernville was titled “Back to God's Country” — a fitting name for the Kern River Valley and Sequoia National Forest.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2QawMwP via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

FHWA Awards NDOT $32M in Additional Funds for Roads

The Nevada Department of Transportation has announced that approximately $32 million in additional federal highway spending authority has been made available for Nevada road projects through redistribution of Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) fiscal year-end funds. The additional federal spending authority will help preserve state transportation funds to make them available for other road projects throughout the state.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Of0SSr via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

$935M Las Vegas Convention Center Expansion Set to Begin

On Sept. 11, The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) Board of Directors took the final step needed to begin construction on the Las Vegas Convention Center District's Phase Two expansion by approving the guaranteed maximum price (GMP) agreement. The approval granted today allows the highly anticipated economic development project to break ground.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NGqFUr via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Hawaii DOT Battles Yet Another Tropical Storm

While still working to fix the damage caused by Hurricane Lane in late August, the Hawaii Department of Transportation is now dealing with the impact of Tropical Storm Olivia, which made landfall on Sept. 12. The agency said in a pre-storm statement that it paid close attention to safeguarding Hawaii's commercial harbors as they play key roles in the supply system everyone in the islands depends upon.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OYY3C4 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

I-25 N Construction Begins

Crews permanently closed the east frontage road from the Budweiser Events Center to Westgate Drive, just south of Colorado Highway 392, on Sept. 4, to prepare for construction of the I-25 North Express Lanes: Johnstown to Fort Collins project. Project construction began at 9 p.m. on Sunday Sept. 9, with northbound traffic being shifted to begin temporary roadway widening along northbound I-25 between Crossroads Boulevard, just north of CO 392.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NJ6Taw via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

CTC Approves More Than $2B for Transportation Projects

The California Transportation Commission recently approved more than $2 billion in funding for a range of transportation projects. Of those,100 are funded entirely or at least partly by $690 million from Senate Bill 1, or SB 1, also known as the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, with $1.3 billion approved for nearly 150 other transportation projects that require additional maintenance, improvements and construction.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2xG3j73 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Las Vegas Welcomes Mining Industry to Inaugural MEI Expo

The inaugural Mining and Exploration International Conference and Expo (MEI) was held at the Las Vegas Convention Center Sept. 6 to Sept. 8, 2018. Attendees browsed hundreds of exhibitors displaying the latest mining and processing technologies for coal, metal and nonmetal surface and underground mining.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2xU4peM via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

FPPC Investigates Possible Finance Rules Violation

SACRAMENTO, CALIF. (AP) California's campaign watchdog said it is investigating whether a campaign to preserve the state's recent gas tax hike violated finance rules. The Fair Political Practices Commission will look into a complaint filed by the opposing campaign that alleges state employees distributed flyers urging voters to keep the tax increase in place.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2xFan41 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

When Opportunity Knocks, 'The Best May Be Yet to Come'

Jim Dobbs began his career at the back parts counter of a John Deere Construction Equipment dealership in Fresno, Calif., in 1979. After a year, he was promoted to the front counter. “Interacting with the customers was one of my favorite parts of the job. I was young. It was a lot of fun” said Dobbs.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2QUuB1L via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ASCO Equipment Company Celebrates Grand Opening of New Facility in San Antonio With Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

ASCO Equipment Company (ASCO) a leading construction machinery and Case Construction Equipment dealership, celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its new San Antonio facility on Sept. 20 at 1920 SE Loop 410. The ceremony was attended by ASCO ownership and team members, Case Construction Equipment leadership, customers, suppliers and special guests.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Q5VRsT via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

DOT Announces $366.2M in Grants to Improve Bus Infrastructure Nationwide

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced Sept. 25, that the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will award $366.2 million in grants to improve the safety and reliability of America's bus systems and enhance mobility for transit riders. A total of 107 projects in 50 states and territories will receive funding from FTA's Buses and Bus Facilities Infrastructure Investment Program.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2xMBrgY via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

The Latest: Georgia Nuclear Plant Gets Tentative Up Vote

ATLANTA (AP) — The Latest on budget overruns in construction of a Georgia nuclear power facility (all times local): 8:00 p.m. The nation's only major nuclear power plant under construction appears to still be alive after the owners voted to push forward despite another multibillion-dollar cost overrun.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2IgMOTk via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Work Under Way on New Crime Lab in Pendleton, Oregon

LA GRANDE, Ore. (AP) Construction has begun on the new Oregon State Police crime lab in Pendleton. The Observer reports Fortis Construction Inc. has started work on the foundation of the nearly $1.25 million project. The city issued a building permit for the 9,500-sq.-ft. (880-sq-m) facility in August.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ztflCe via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Keystone + Mountain + Lakes Regional Council of Carpenters' Local 167 Refurbish Libertae House

In April, about 15 to 20 carpenters from Keystone + Mountain + Lakes Regional Council of Carpenters (KMLRC) Local 167 helped refurbish the Libertae Inc. House in Bensalem, Pa. - a facility dedicated to the housing, treatment and support of women who struggle with substance abuse and addiction. According to the mission statement on the Libertae House Inc.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2xOMy93 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Advanced Ditch Witch Fluid Management Systems Increase HDD Productivity

The Ditch Witch organization, a Charles Machine Works Company, has updated its line of fluid management systems to increase productivity and reduce costs on horizontal directional drilling (HDD) job sites. These advanced models incorporate new design features to meet the highest standards for jobsite productivity, improved drilling fluid flow, increased durability, and faster mixing cycles and yield times.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2QXFGyT via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Load King Announces New 60-Ton Lowboy Trailer

Load King LLC's LK503/605 SS SF 60-ton (54 t) Lowboy is the newest addition to the OEM's trailer and equipment portfolio. The LK503/605 SS SF features a 20 in. (50.8 cm) loaded deck height — the lowest in the industry — and a distinguished range of innovative features and options, according to the manufacturer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2xXLosb via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Floating Crane Stars in Seattle's $350M Coleman Dock Project

The largest floating crane in western North America is now on site in Seattle, ready for its role in the rebuild of the Colman Dock facility, Washington State Ferries' largest ferry terminal. The Pacific Lifter is an American Hoist and Derrick 509 revolver. It sits on a 400 ft. by 106 ft. by 28.5 ft.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2O5ZstF via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

RDO Equipment Hosts Vermeer 'Rock the Iron Road Show'

Vermeer's newest horizontal directional drill (HDD) will be showcased at the Rock the Iron Road Show, hosted by RDO Equipment Co.'s Oregon Vermeer team. Attendees have three opportunities to attend the Road Show, Oct. 9, 10 and 11, at 10050 NE Renne Rd. in Newberg, Ore. The new D40x55DR S3 Navigator HDD is Vermeer's only drill with a dual-rod design, which lends itself to greater speed and power compared to its predecessor model, as well as offers the unique ability to handle tough ground conditions, including hard rock.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Q2hEBF via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Alta Equipment Company Heads to Global Finals of Volvo Construction Equipment Masters Competition

Alta Equipment Company is sending three service technicians to the Global Finals of the Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) Masters Competition, designed to honor the top technicians at Volvo CE dealers around the world. Two Alta teams tied for second place in the regional finals, beating out other teams from throughout North America.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2DvELTX via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Oregon House Speaker Spurs Talks on Interstate Bridge

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Oregon House Speaker Tina Kotek wants to sit down with Washington lawmakers before the end of the year to further discussions about replacing the Interstate Bridge. The Portland Democrat said at a transportation forum that she welcomes a renewed commitment from Washington legislators who appear ready to start talking about replacing the Interstate 5 bridge connecting the two states, The Oregonian/OregonLive reported.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NAe8lj via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ODOT, TGM Award Planning Grants to 13 Communities

Thirteen communities across Oregon — from Ashland to Ontario — have been awarded Transportation and Growth Management Program grants to fund transportation and land use planning projects. The Transportation and Growth Management Program (TGM), a partnership between the Department of Land Conservation and Development and the Oregon Department of Transportation, awards grants to support communities working to create vibrant, livable places where people can walk, bike, take transit or drive where they want to go.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Drl3Za via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Seattle Streetcar Construction Costs Jump to More Than $252M

SEATTLE (AP) The cost of a Seattle streetcar project previously put on hold due to rising costs has soared to $252 million. The Seattle Times reported in a story on Aug. 31 that a newly released consultant's report cited the increase for a 1.2-mi. (2-km) stretch intended to connect two existing streetcar lines.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NAe4SB via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

$90.2M Grant Will Expand I-84

Deputy Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Brandye Hendrickson and Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter commemorated the historic approval of a $90.2 million grant that will help fund the expansion of Interstate 84 in Canyon County. The grant is part of the Infrastructure For Rebuilding America (INFRA) program, administered through the U.S.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2DtSPNs via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Man Jailed for Selling Cranes, Loaders He Didn't Own

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) A Texas man has been sentenced by a federal judge in New Hampshire to nearly six years in federal prison for attempting to sell cranes and other construction equipment that he did not own. U.S. Attorney Scott Murray says 53-year-old Steven Orr, of Grapevine, was sentenced Sept. 20 to 71 months in prison for two wire fraud offenses and unlawful possession of firearms.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NF0M76 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

APWA Names Idaho, Wash. Public Works Projects Nation's Best

The American Public Works Association (APWA) has announced the winners of its 2018 Public Works Projects of the Year competition. The awards program promotes excellence in the management and administration of public works projects, recognizing the alliance among the managing agency, the contractor, the consultant, and their cooperative achievements.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2DtsXBn via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction Companies Can Do More to Prevent Accidents

Construction companies have greatly improved safety but there's still much to be done. About one in ten construction-site workers are injured every year, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. This adds up to about 150,000 construction-site injuries annually, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NAl0yW via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Epiroc Extends Combi Cutter Offering

Epiroc has added two new models to its Combi Cutter range. Designed for carriers in the 20 to 30 ton (18 to 27 t) and 25 to 40 ton (22.6 to 36 t) operating weight classes respectively, the CC 2300 and CC 3100 offer a productive combination of short cycle times, easy handling and simple maintenance, according to the manufacturer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Dq91zk via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

The Parking Spot — Coming Soon to Salt Lake City Airport

The Parking Spot will provide a value-added parking option for Salt Lake City International Airport fliers. The privately-owned, near-airport parking business is designed for the comfort of air travelers who want a more efficient way to park their cars and get to their flights in an efficient and timely manner.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NHopwd via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Illinois, Georgia Earn Top Awards in National Transportation Competition

An innovative fix for a congestion-plagued interchange connecting people to some of Chicago's most popular destinations and a bikeable and walkable greenway that connects neighborhoods in Atlanta's north side are being honored as the winners in the 2018 America's Transportation Awards competition.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Dq8UUq via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Meco Miami, Inc. Now Authorized Bandit Dealer

Miami-based Meco Miami, Inc. , has joined Bandit's ever-expanding network of authorized Bandit dealers, offering its customers in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties Bandit's complete lineup of hand-fed chippers, stump grinders and skid-steer loader attachments. “Just like Bandit, the team at Meco Miami is committed to providing the best service to their customers,” said Bandit Sales Manager Jason Morey.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NFWMTU via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

AASHTO Directors Choose Jim Tymon for Executive Director

Following an intensive, multi-month search, James J. Tymon was selected to become the sixth executive director of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials during the association's annual board of directors meeting. Tymon, who is AASHTO's chief operating officer and director of policy and management, joined the association in 2013.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Q70Ppj via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Campus Undergoing Transformation at University of Utah Hospital

University of Utah Health is undergoing new expansions that will let it better serve the growing population of Utah and better train the next generation of health care professionals. The new buildings will improve science, training and care services to bring world-class health to more patients in Utah and beyond.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ObY9cw via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Utah DOT's Carlos Braceras Elected AASHTO President

​The board of directors of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials elected Carlos Braceras, executive director of the Utah Department of Transportation, to serve as its new president and Missouri DOT Director Patrick McKenna as its vice president. “I'm honored and inspired to accept the role of AASHTO president during this inflection point in transportation history,” said Braceras.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Q70BOZ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mayor Urges Residents to Vote on $87M Streets Bond

Mayor Jackie Biskupski praised Salt Lake City Council Members for approving a bond election to let voters decide whether to approve an $87 million bond to repair and replace streets. The bond election will be held in November. Mayor Biskupski campaigned on a promise to improve city streets. In her January 2018 State of the City address, she laid out her vision and gave a call to action to fix roads to “help us get around better” and “clear the air.” A 2017 pavement condition survey found two-thirds of Salt Lake City streets are in poor or worse condition.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2O9BBZP via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Municipal Governments Find Versatility in Wheeled Excavators

City and county governments face a unique set of challenges. They are local. They are funded mostly by taxpayers. Their work can be tedious, but it essential to the livelihood and safety of their residents. Roadwork, clearing ditches and cutting away pervasive vegetation along roadways are examples of some of the critical, less glamorous work local officials are responsible to finish.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2pA7lcY via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Alabama County Finds Efficiency Through Sourcewell

Looking at a map you can find Covington County, Ala., sitting atop the western end of the Florida Panhandle. Covington's citizens get the joys of living a short drive from the beaches lining the Gulf of Mexico, but that also means they get the wet, hot weather the region is known for. Those warm, daily rains create a perfect environment for intrusive vegetation.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2MZExUj via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Volvo Wheeled Excavators Available Through Sourcewell, HGACBuy Procurement Programs

Volvo Construction Equipment's newest wheeled excavators — the EWR150E, EWR170E and EW220E — are now available through Sourcewell and HGACBuy, adding to Volvo's robust lineup offered through purchasing cooperatives for governments and nonprofit organizations. The number of wheeled excavators offered by Volvo Construction Equipment doubled in 2018.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2O5RpNk via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Volvo Services Portfolio Lets Customers Choose, Bundle Aftermarket Offers

The Volvo Services portfolio from Volvo Construction Equipment makes it easier for customers to choose a combination of services that best fit their business needs. In addition to the full range of customizable services, new Volvo machines also come with a revamped standard package of services — free of charge.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2I9PiCJ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Volvo Introduces First Dedicated Material Handler for North America

Designed for the waste and recycling industries, the new EW240E material handler from Volvo Construction Equipment is a powerful and reliable machine for challenging work conditions. “This is not an example of a manufacturer simply taking an existing machine and modifying it to fit a market. The EW240E was developed specifically for the waste and recycling segment,” said Matthew McLean, product manager, Volvo Construction Equipment.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2pyQabO via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kenworth T880S Mixer with McNeilus Bridgemaster Package Provides Donation to RMC Research, Education Foundation

A Kenworth T880S bridge formula mixer chassis, recently sold during online bidding, will provide a major contribution to the RMC Research & Education Foundation, due to Kenworth, McNeilus, NorCal Kenworth and other participating Kenworth supplier partners. The T880S is on display in the Kenworth booth (#633) at the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) ConcreteWorks Sept.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Dqjs5T via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Contractor Does What It's Supposed to Do … Then More

Superior Grading is an up and coming mid-sized grading contractor based in Liberty, S.C. The company is owned by Jeremy Petersen and is operated by a father-son team with father, Brian. “We have found the team management approach works best for our 17 employees and our customers” said Jeremy Petersen.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2MWGYXO via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Florida's Palmetto Express Work Speeds Toward Finish Line

The Florida Department of Transportation's (FDOT) $262 million (estimated) design-build SR 826/Palmetto Expressway project will be completed in late fall as crews from the joint venture of Community Asphalt Corporation, Condotte America, De Moya Group Inc. are taking care of the remaining benchmarks of the initiative that began on March 31, 2014.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2xDeAVK via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ritchason Auctioneers Holds Sale in Lebanon, Tennessee

On Sept. 8, 2018, Ritchason Auctioneers held another successful auction at its permanent auction facility in Lebanon, Tenn. The sale included excavators, backhoes, trucks, wheel loaders, skid steers, dump trucks and many more items. Certified appraisers with more than 35 years of marketing, retail and auction experience, Ritchason Auctioneers Inc.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2DoY4hl via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Senate's Opioid Crisis Response Act Provides New Drug Test Options for State DOTs

The passage of the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 or S. 2680 by the U.S. Senate on Sept. 17 by a vote of 99-1 may provide new drug-testing options for state department of transportation personnel, specifically hair and oral fluid testing, as well as requiring the USDOT to create and manage a publicly-available database of drug and alcohol testing data reported by employers by each mode of transportation by March 31, 2019.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ND3hXO via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ritchie's Atlanta Sale Attracts Bidders From 47 Countries

Approximately 2,500 bidders participated online and in person on Sept. 12, 2018, at Ritchie Bros.' multi-million-dollar unreserved public equipment auction in Atlanta, Ga. With bidders from 47 countries, approximately 79 percent of the equipment in the auction was sold to out-of-state buyers, from as far away as Armenia, Jordan and Korea.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2zrfx53 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Labor Shortage: It's Not Necessarily About Pay

A recent report from the Associated General Contractors of America notes that more than 80 percent of contractors are struggling to fill hourly craft positions or those that require specialized training to perform. In an attempt to lure in talented workers, per diems and other pay structures are growing increasingly competitive.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2N1g8hr via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ARDOT Team Wins 16th Annual 'Roadeo' Competition

From Sept. 4 through 6 this year, teams from 11 state departments of transportation competed in the 16th annual Southeastern Regional Equipment Operators Roadeo in Rogers, Ark., where they pitted their knowledge of safety practices and equipment operating skills against one another in “friendly yet fierce” competition across six categories: tractor-lowboy trailer, tandem axle dump truck, single axle dump truck, mower, backhoe and motor grader.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2zrfshL via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Florida's Palmetto Express Work Speeds Toward Finish the Line

The Florida Department of Transportation's (FDOT) $262 million (estimated) design-build SR 826/Palmetto Expressway project will be completed in late fall as crews from the joint venture of Community Asphalt Corporation, Condotte America, De Moya Group Inc. are taking care of the remaining benchmarks of the initiative that began on March 31, 2014.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2MXrLFZ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

State DOTs Helping Out With Hurricane Florence Recovery Efforts

State department of transportation workers, national guardsmen and a host of other federal, state and local personnel fanned out across North Carolina and South Carolina this week to assess and start fixing the damage left behind by Hurricane Florence. The Carolinas took the brunt of storm, which dumped between one and three ft.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2zqOYNm via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Gregory Poole Hosts Next Generation Excavator Event

On Aug. 15 and 16, Gregory Poole hosted a Next Generation Excavator Event to showcase the new machines that Cat has to offer and the technology that now comes standard with these machines. The event was held in Clayton, N.C., at Caterpillar's Visitor's Center. With more than 120 customers in attendance between the two days, the Gregory Poole team was able to demonstrate how these new technologies work and answer any questions that the customers had.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2pzbJsI via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Yancey, Sitech South Hosts Technology Day Event in Austell

Yancey Bros. Co. and Sitech South held a Technology Day event Sept. 13, 2018, at Yancey's new Yancey Rents - CAT Rental Store in Austell, Ga. Representatives from Yancey Bros. Co., Yancey Rents, Caterpillar and Sitech South showcased their newest products and services. Customers looking for more in-depth information on the “latest and greatest” in advanced construction technology products and services turned out the see the newest from Caterpillar and Sitech.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2IdOmNW via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction Employment Rises In 45 States, D.C. From August 2017 to 2018

Forty-five states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between August 2017 and August 2018, while 33 states added construction jobs between July and August, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data released Sept. 21. Association officials welcomed the job gains but noted that the numbers would have been higher if contractors could only find more qualified workers to hire.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2pwIExO via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Flint Construction & Forestry Division Opens New Facility in Valdosta, Georgia

Flint Construction & Forestry Division opened its 28th full-service branch in Valdosta, Ga., the week of Sept. 16, 2018. The facility is located at 5763 Hunt Road in Valdosta and serves the South Georgia marketplace, specifically concentrated in the following Georgia counties: Atkinson, Berrien, Ben Hill, Brooks, Clinch, Coffee, Colquitt, Cook, Decatur, Echols, Grady, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, Tift, Thomas and Ware.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2IabBs6 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Nitke Auction Center Sold to Hansen Auction Group

The Hansen Auction Group is excited to announce the acquisition of Nitke Auction Center in Wausau, Wisc. “The Nitke Auction Center is a great addition to our full-service auction company,” said Bryce Hansen, president of Hansen Auction Group. “The Annual Wisconsin Contractors Auction has been held for 53 consecutive years at the Nitke Auction Center in Wausau every spring and every fall and we plan to continue that tradition.” The Nitke Auction Center is currently taking consignments for the next auction event October 26 and October 27.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2O6RnVG via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

IAAP Holds Annual Golf Outing

A beautiful day welcomed 180 golfers to IAAP's Sept. 10th Golf Outing held at Panther Creek Country Club and Piper Glen Golf Club in Springfield, Ill. Due to the strong support of everyone attending, this outing raised $10,440 for the IAAP Political Action Committee. PIE Committee members sold 50/50 raffle tickets raising $1,140 for the IAAP's Rocks, Minerals & Mining Workshop for Illinois teachers.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2xvckQl via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company
A beautiful day welcomed 180 golfers to IAAP's Sept. 10th Golf Outing held at Panther Creek Country Club and Piper Glen Golf Club in Springfield, Ill. Due to the strong support of everyone attending, this outing raised $10,440 for the IAAP Political Action Committee. PIE Committee members sold 50/50 raffle tickets raising $1,140 for the IAAP's Rocks, Minerals & Mining Workshop for Illinois teachers.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2O3gvwe via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

HOLT CAT Hosts 2018 ACMOC National Show

Celebrating the rich history of mechanized agricultural and industrial equipment, Holt Cat is hosting the Antique Caterpillar Machine Owners Club (ACMOC) National Show, showcasing Holt, Caterpillar and other brands of antique construction and farming machines owned by collectors from across the country.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2xvVrVQ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Discussion About Trade Draws More than 150 at 'I Make America' Town Hall

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) co-hosted a town hall Sept. 20, 2018, in partnership with Genie, a Terex AWP brand, in front of 150 Genie team members on the business's showroom floor and with thousands more watching online. The discussion on trade comes as tensions continues to rise this week between the U.S.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/discussion-about-trade-draws-more-than-150-at-i-make-america-town-hall/41997 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Sandvik Automated LHD Proves its Precision in a Glass Labyrinth

In recent years, self-driving vehicles have become a popular discussion topic. Sandvik has had automated loaders and trucks working in mines for more than 20 years — with zero accidents involving people. To prove its capabilities, Sandvik moved things above ground and put its latest generation of automation to the test.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2QKE4Zp via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Rockster Wind Sifter RVB1700 Blows Away Impurities

The Austrian company Rockster Recycler GmbH has developed an wind sifter retrofit kit for its mobile crushers. With relatively little effort, the final products to be produced can be significantly increased in value. The partially unavoidable contaminations in the crushed material are simply blown away, according to the manufacturer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2pnSFNJ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Prinoth and its Associates Work to Be Environmentally Conscious

For Prinoth, the protection of the environment is a fundamental stake to consider in the company's activities. It also seems that this preoccupation for environmental consciousness is shared by one of its distributors, Multi Machine, located in New Jersey. Its off-road hydroseeders Panther T8 and T12, designed to restore destroyed vegetation, are a token of its commitment to the environmental cause.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2MPbIdo via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Rockster is a Reliable Partner for Road Construction in Southern Turkey

The traditionally important region in southern Turkey — located on the border with Syria — is still one of Turkey's most important industrial areas. For the expansion of the infrastructure, executing companies especially focus on machines with best reliability. The Rockster impact crusher R1100S, which was demonstrated at trial runs, convinced the end customer with its performance, but also especially with its flexibility and compactness.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2plGL7g via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Hyundai Guarding Package for HL960HD Wheel Loader Protects Machine in Heavy Duty, Hazardous Applications

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas announced the availability of a guarding package for its HL960HD wheel loader. Developed to protect the machine from jobsite hazards found in various wheel loader applications, the guarding package for the HL960HD wheel loader helps ensure the operational integrity of key systems and components.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2xBDnZI via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mack Anthem Design Team Wins Prestigious Award

The Industrial Designers Society of America awarded Mack Trucks' design team a Silver International Design Excellence Award (IDEA) in recognition of their work on the all-new Mack Anthem model. The team accepted the award at the 2018 International Design Conference IDEA Ceremony & Gala in New Orleans.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2QKCeHT via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Jon Hosier Joins Don Smock as Western Indiana Sales Manager

Jon Hosier has joined Don Smock as western Indiana sales manager. Hosier graduated from the Florida Police Academy in Osceola County in 2001 and returned to Pendleton, Ind., in 2002 where he worked security for the state of Indiana until he was recruited for a full-time position with the Lapel Police Department.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2QJmyEJ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Cat Side Discharge Buckets Provide Controlled Flow of Loose Materials

Cat side discharge buckets — designed for use with skid steer loaders, multi-terrain loaders, compact track loaders, and compact wheel loaders — collect and transport loose materials such as sawdust, sand, mulch and topsoil and then discharge these materials via a belt-type conveyor from adjustable openings (doors) on either side of the bucket.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2xCTpSX via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Cat Skeleton Buckets Feature Heavy Duty Construction, Design Elements

Used primarily to separate rocks and large debris from soil and sand, Cat skeleton buckets feature heavy duty construction and find application in a number of industries, including agriculture, construction, land clearing, demolition, landscaping, and scrap handling. Designed for use with skid steer loaders, multi-terrain loaders, compact track loaders, and compact wheel loaders, Cat skeleton buckets incorporate a number of structural elements that ensure efficient operation and long-term durability.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2QMVx3t via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Brawny Artic, Rigid Off-Road Trucks Keep Jobs Moving Along

No matter their size or configuration, off-road haul trucks would have to be considered as the “strong men” on any construction site or quarry. Whether they are big, rigid haulers (off-roads with conventional front steering and rear-wheel drive), articulated haulers (more maneuverable trucks with a tractor and a trailer section) or compact dumpers, these burly machines are designed to carry heavy loads of dirt and rock in and out of a work area.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2DfzI9P via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Jim Kapp Begins Work as Erb Equipment Evansville Manager

Jim Kapp started as Erb Equipment's Evansville, Ind., store manager, effective Sept. 17, 2018.  Kapp has more than 30 years of experience in the Evansville area with Whayne Supply (Cat), primarily in product support positions, most recently as product support sales manager. Kapp can be reached at 812/229-1296.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NsdLt3 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

In With the New… Out With the Old on Chestatee River

Having completed the Georgia Department of Transportation's (GDOT) new $22 million State Route 53 bridge — the Bolling Bridge — over the Chestatee River (Lake Lanier) last July, vehicles are now using it and the Scott Bridge Company Inc. has started the demolition of the old steel truss bridge (built in 1955/56), which should be completed in October.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2DfAVOv via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

NTEA Releases Enhanced Vehicle Certification Resources

NTEA enhanced the Commercial Vehicle Certification Guide and U.S./Canada Federal Lighting Guide to capture the latest regulatory information in the United States and Canada. “NTEA is pleased to share upgraded guides with the work truck industry to help multi-stage manufacturers, upfitters and alterers navigate the vehicle certification process,” said Bob Raybuck, NTEA director of technical services.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NsdIxn via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Inland Port Boosts Business in Peach State

A new inland port terminal that moves cargo by train from northern Georgia to the busy coastal seaport in Savannah is generating new economic interest in an area better known for nature tourism than industry. The Georgia Ports Authority and state taxpayers spent $23.5 million building the Appalachian Regional Port in Murray County about 90 mi.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2DeaybS via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Generac Mobile Products Introduces MLT6 LED Light Towers

The MLT6SMDS and MLT6SKDS are the newest offerings in the Generac Mobile Products MLT6 light tower family of LED mobile lighting. Designed for ease of use and operational efficiency, the light towers feature four powerful 296W LED fixtures, which provide powerful illumination without the hassle of metal halide bulbs.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NsdBSt via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Safeguard Your Assets: 6 Steps to Secure Your Jobsite

Construction brings many opportunities to many different people. Communities experiencing an intense building spree can usually look forward to more foot traffic or an influx of new businesses. Unfortunately, this progress can also attract thieves and vandals, as the busy construction site of the day turns into one of the quietest spots at night when work stops.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2xnx7W2 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

I-75 BL Closes in Pontiac to Replace Railroad Crossing

The Michigan Department of Transportation is investing $690,000 to replace the railroad crossing along the I-75 BL (U.S.-24 BR/Woodward Avenue) between the Pontiac Loop and South Boulevard in Oakland County, which is in very poor condition. The project includes removing and replacing the railroad crossing; upgrading and improving the railroad signal gates; sidewalk ramp upgrades to meet American with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards; and pavement markings.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2DdMIwK via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

LiuGong to Exhibit at World of Concrete 2019

LiuGong North America, a wholly owned subsidiary of LiuGong Machinery based in Liuzhou, China, has announced their participation in the 2019 World of Concrete convention and trade show to be held Jan. 22-25, 2019 in Las Vegas. The World of Concrete has been the preeminent convention and exhibition in the concrete and masonry industries since 1975.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2xnx50m via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Indiana Unveils $1B Infrastructure Investment

Gov. Eric J. Holcomb announced his infrastructure agenda plan for 2019, including a new $1 billion investment in infrastructure projects. The Next Level Connections program will expand broadband services in rural Indiana, grow the state's systems of trails, create more nonstop international flights and move up the completion of major highway projects.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2xnnW7V via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New York Women's Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Women of Excellence 2018

It was a dual celebration and double cause for applause. On Sept. 14, The New York Women's Chamber of Commerce (NYWCC) honored the accomplishments of 10 remarkable women and those who support them at its annual Women of Excellence awards ceremony, then cheered the NYWCC's own milestone moment: its 'Sweet 16' anniversary.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OGygig via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

MDOT: I-75 Project to Be Completed a Decade Sooner Due to Innovation

The rebuilding and modernization on 18 mi. of I-75 is expected to be completed a decade sooner than originally scheduled thanks to innovative contracting, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). The Oakland Corridor Partners team is the preferred bidder to design, build, finance and maintain the final segment of the project.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OBXGxo via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Illinois Tollway Eyes Completion of Several Bridge Repairs

The Illinois Tollway is scheduled to complete local crossroad bridge repair work on 47th Street in September and then begin work on the 55th Street over the Tri-State Tollway (I-294), as well as 55th Street bridges over Flagg Creek in Cook and DuPage Counties. Electronic message boards and construction signage will be put in place in advance to alert drivers to the start of bridge repairs and new traffic patterns.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NX4wjG via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Crew Sets First Steel Girders on I-74 Bridge in Moline, Illinois

On Sept. 5, River Drive was closed in both directions between 23rd Street and 19th Street in the city of Moline. Contractors began setting the first steel girders for the new I-74 viaduct. River Drive is anticipated to reopen on Sept. 21. Access to Moline's downtown, businesses and special events were open through construction.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2xyxAUH via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Gov. Walker Announces Almost $16M in Awards for TAP

Governor Scott Walker announced that 29 agencies across the state will receive $15.7 million in funding for Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) projects. TAP projects are federally-funded, smaller scale transportation projects have a utilitarian purpose which expand travel choice, strengthen the local economy, improve the quality of life and protect the environment.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2xpUpdM via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Firm Assists With Gordie Howe Bridge Power Line Work

AGF Access — Windsor, a division of AGF Access Group Inc., was selected by EHV Power, a Quanta Services company, to supply and install a customized access solution of scaffolding and tarping for relocating power lines as part of the new Gordie Howe International Bridge megaproject. The construction of the new cable-stayed bridge and border crossing across the Detroit River connecting Detroit, Mich., and Windsor, Ont., requires the dismantling and undergrounding of more than 4.7 mi.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2xnc1ab via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Sioux City Kenworth Invests $5.5M in New Building

Responding to the needs of local businesses and truck fleets and operators, Sioux City Kenworth has moved its full-service dealership to a new building located on a major truck route in Sioux City. Sioux City Kenworth's new 44,000 sq.-ft. facility sits on a 12.5-acre site and features a 16-bay service department that provides truck diagnosis within two hours through the Kenworth PremierCare ExpressLane.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2xw7VMs via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ritchie Bros. Signs Multi-Year Sales Agreement With PowerChina Trade Solution Group Ltd.

PowerChina Trade Solution Group Ltd. , one of the world's largest construction companies, has selected Ritchie Bros. as a key partner for its surplus equipment disposition. In early September, the two companies signed a multi-year agreement that will see assets from completed PowerChina projects and other Chinese state-owned enterprises sold through various Ritchie Bros.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2xoaEYZ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Floating Nuclear Plant to be Dismantled in Texas

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) - Crews in Galveston have completed work on a World War II-era military cargo ship that previously served as a barge-mounted nuclear reactor. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Sept. 14, that crews deactivated the former USS Sturgis' nuclear reactor and removed more than 1.5 million lbs.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2QHbLuU via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Feds Allow Atlantic Coast Pipeline Construction to Resume

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Federal officials will allow construction to resume on the Atlantic Coast pipeline, weeks after work was halted when a federal appeals court threw out two key permits for the 600-mile (965-kilometer) natural gas pipeline. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announced the change in a letter Sept.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2MKW5mX via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Jeff Martin Auctioneers Announces 2019 Florida Auction Dates

Jeff Martin Auctioneers is pleased to announce we will be back in 2019 on the winter auction scene in Kissimmee, Fla. Our auctions will be held February 11 to 14, 2019. Due to the overwhelming response, we have added an additional day to our Premier Auction Event. With early commitments from more than 300 consignors, this auction is expected to contain more than 6,000 new and used items.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2QH5aAp via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Takeuchi Announces Jim Ramsdail as Technical Trainer, Content Developer

Takeuchi-US, a global leader in compact equipment, has introduced Jim Ramsdail as technical trainer and content developer, effective immediately. Based out of Takeuchi-US headquarters in Pendergrass, Ga., Ramsdail's primary role will be helping to conduct the instructor-led technical training to Takeuchi subsidiaries and distributors around the world.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OwDWuT via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bechtel to Design, Build Facility to Power 1M Homes

Bechtel, a global leader in engineering, procurement and construction, has been selected by South Field Energy LLC to design and build a combined-cycle facility in Columbiana County, Ohio, that will deliver a clean, reliable and efficient source of energy to more than one million homes. Bechtel has received approval to begin construction immediately on the 1,182-megawatt South Field Energy facility.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NR9uhX via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ohio Congressman Gibbs Visits Columbus Equipment

Columbus Equipment Company hosted a visit by Ohio Congressman Bob Gibbs and members of his staff at the company's Massillon, Ohio, branch on Aug. 20. The meeting was arranged by the Associated Equipment Distributors; Michael Dexter, senior manager and director of member engagement also was on hand during the visit.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OwDSv9 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ODOT Makes Progress on Its $28.9M Broadway Bridge Project in Cleveland

As part of its multi-phase Cleveland Innerbelt Modernization Plan, the Ohio Department of Transportation is spending $28.9 million on the construction of a new frontage, which connects Broadway Avenue (SR 14) with Pershing Avenue on the west side of I-77 and moves the Broadway Avenue entrance ramp (to I-77 south) to Pershing Avenue via a new Frontage Road on the west side of I-77 in the city of Cleveland.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2xk9GwV via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

W.O. Grubb Crane Rental Takes Delivery of Demag AC 500-8 All Terrain Crane

W.O. Grubb Crane Rental recently took delivery of a Demag AC 500-8 all terrain crane. The eight-axle, 600 ton (500 t) lift capacity crane features the maximum system length of 478.3 ft. (145.8 m) and the Demag IC-1 Plus control system designed to provide the crane's maximum allowable lifting capacity, based on the slewing angle, for every crane configuration.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2MK1pqH via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Yoder & Frey Start Preparations for 2019 Florida Auctions in Kissimmee

Yoder & Frey is already starting to receive confirmations of inventory consignments to go under the hammer at the next Kissimmee winter equipment sale, which commences for a week from Feb. 12 to 16, 2019. “We initiated the now famous Kissimmee Winter Consignment auction back in 1975 as a one day event that saw just $2.8m worth of equipment go under the hammer,” said Peter Clark, president of Yoder & Frey.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NSynK7 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction Telematics: The Power of the Network

When new technologies are invented there is a tendency to overestimate the impact they will make in the short term — but then to underestimate their influence once they have become established. Machine connectivity is the latest technology to excite the industry, but what are the main factors that are driving its adoption? Volvo asked leading IoT analyst Michele Mackenzie to help connect the dots.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OwnNph via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

'Highway Thru Hell' Star Jamie Davis Visits Mack Trucks

Jamie Davis, star of the international hit television show “Highway Thru Hell,” recently visited Mack Trucks' Lehigh Valley Operations in Macungie, Pa., where all Mack truck models for North America and export are assembled. Davis followed his Mack Anthem model through the assembly process, even lending a hand to help install the iconic Mack Bulldog.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NRGqah via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bridge Connecting Shore Towns to Close Until May

SEA ISLE CITY, N.J. (AP) — A bridge that connects two New Jersey shore towns will close in mid-September for about eight months for renovation. The Townsend's Inlet Bridge, which connects Avalon and Sea Isle City, will shut down at 4 a.m. Sept. 17, and is not expected to reopen until May 22.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NiE58J via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Savannah Moves Ahead With Plans to Build $140M Arena

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Savannah is moving ahead with its plans to construct a $140 million arena. The Savannah City Council recently awarded AECOM Hunt an $11.2 million construction management contract for the planned facility. AECOM will manage construction of the planned 269,000-sq.-ft. arena, The Savannah Morning News reported.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NO1z58 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

A New Industry Standard: Yanmar Now Offers 4 Year / 4,000-Hour Warranty on Excavators

Yanmar America's Construction Equipment Division recently announced the new industry standard for Compact Excavator Factory Warranties. Beginning April 1, 2018, Yanmar will implement a 4 year / 4,000-hour warranty for all of its compact excavators. This new warranty covers all models ranging from their smallest, SV08; all 6 of their Zero Tail Swing excavators from the ViO25 to the ViO80; and its largest compact excavator, the SV100.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2pcJe3A via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ACI Sponsors Its Inaugural Infrastructure Conference

The first-ever Infrastructure Imperative conference will take place Nov. 13 to 15, in Cleveland, Ohio, and is being sponsored by ACI. This event focuses on the commercial construction and public works industries, and was created to foster innovation in the design and construction of lasting infrastructure.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2QD008I via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Midwestern City Builds Its Own Asphalt Mixing Plant

When his street supervisor first broached the idea that the city build its own asphalt mixing plant, Kirksville (Mo.) Public Works Director Glenn Balliew was skeptical. “You'll have to show me that,” he said in the best Show-Me State tradition. Two years later, the plant is operational, turning out a premium quality paving material, and Kirksville finds itself in a leadership position among rural cities that are investing in themselves to maintain their infrastructure.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2xtL1Fw via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

CC&T Now Operating as a Division of GTNJ & GTMA

GT Holdings LLC recently announced that they have acquired Construction Crane & Tractor (CC&T) based out of Folcroft, Pa. CC&T will operate as a division of GT Holdings LLC's GTNJ Operation and GTMA Operation respectively, and will cover the asphalt paving and milling market in New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware and Southeastern Pa.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OACBU8 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

NYC Eyes Governors Island Transformation

The de Blasio Administration officially initiated the public review process for a rezoning of the southern half of Governors Island. This effort has the potential to unlock up to 4.5 million sq. ft. of commercial, academic, cultural and institutional development that would complement and financially sustain the Island's popular park, public programming and cultural amenities.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2MIZv9Q via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Philly Bridge Undergoes $103M Facelift

As part of its commitment to bridge preservation, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is rehabilitating the Chestnut Street bridge over the Schuylkill River, connecting Center City Philadelphia with University City and West Philadelphia. The $103 million project also will replace the decks of three adjacent Chestnut Street bridges, two viaducts on Schuylkill Avenue and two ramp structures for I-76, as well as resurface and install bicycle facilities on Chestnut Street between 31st Street and 22nd Street.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2QCil5N via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Officials Break Ground on Historic LIRR Third Track

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced the Long Island Rail Road is breaking ground on the historic Third Track. The $2.6 billion expansion effort includes 50 projects to modernize 9.8 mi. along the congested Main Line of the LIRR between Floral Park and Hicksville. Those projects include adding a third track, eliminating all seven street-level grade crossings within the project corridor, adding new power substations and parking, and modernizing track and signal infrastructure.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2DbQ3w6 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Contractor Named for Potomac Yard Metrorail Station

Metro (Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority) and the city of Alexandria have announced that Metro selected Potomac Yard Constructors as the prime construction contractor for the Potomac Yard Metrorail Station. The project is a joint venture of Halmar International and Schiavone Construction Co., well-established subsidiaries of global construction companies.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2QDZ4B8 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

AEM: $200B in Tariffs Hurts U.S. Access to Global Market

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) President Dennis Slater issued the following statement opposing the continued escalation of trade tensions with China as a result of the Trump administration's plan to move forward with $200 billion in tariffs on Chinese goods: "This extreme use of tariffs hurts our nation's access to global markets and threatens many of the 1.3 million good-paying equipment manufacturing jobs our industry supports.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2D5u3TF via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy Signs Bipartisan P3 Legislation

Gov. Phil Murphy signed bipartisan legislation to further foster economic growth in New Jersey through public-private partnership (P3) agreements between government entities and the private sector for building and highway infrastructure projects in the state. The bill, S-865, provides for financial oversight and approval of these agreements by the State Treasurer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2MGrfMd via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

State DOTs Respond as Hurricane Florence Hits East Coast

Though downgraded to a Category 2 storm before making landfall, the 100 mph-plus winds and heavy rains generated by Hurricane Florence were expected to affect five states along the U.S. east coast: North and South Carolina in particular, along with parts of Georgia, Virginia and Maryland. All five of them declared states of emergencies well before Florence came ashore, with their respective departments of transportation helping evacuate residents from coastal areas as well as deploying crews, equipment and supplies in preparation for dealing with the hurricane's aftermath; a storm that is expected to be “a very large one — far larger than we've seen in perhaps decades,” noted President Trump in a press conference held Sept.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NQbozx via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction Begins on $10.7M Cohoes Boulevard Project

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced that work would begin in August on a $10.7 million project to convert Route 787 in Cohoes, Albany County, into a boulevard, creating a welcoming, pedestrian-friendly gateway to the Spindle City. The project will restore the connection between the east and west sides of the city of Cohoes with a roadway featuring updated crosswalks and a landscaped median.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2D6j9NI via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

PC Construction Breaks Ground for Dutchess County Resort

PC Construction, among the nation's largest employee-owned construction companies, joined Mirbeau Companies at a groundbreaking for a 50-room hotel and European-style spa in the heart of Dutchess County, N.Y. The Mirbeau Inn & Spa Rhinebeck, scheduled to open in fall 2019, will be located on approximately three acres in the center of the Village of Rhinebeck.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NQ90c3 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Govs Laud FERC for Reviewing Costs of Transmission Line

Govs. John Carney of Delaware and Larry Hogan of Maryland released the following statement in response to action by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to grant a rehearing to consider a lower cost allocation for Delaware and Maryland ratepayers related to the $278-million Artificial Island transmission line project: “Almost two years to the day since grid operator PJM approved the building of the Artificial Island transmission line, FERC has agreed with our request to grant a rehearing to consider more fairly allocating the costs of the project.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2D2RdtN via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Rubble Master Welcomes Groff Tractor to Its Northern Ireland Screen Manufacturing Plant

Groff Tractor is among the first of Rubble Master's dealer network to tour and see firsthand Rubble Master's manufacturing facility in Northern Ireland. To meet increasing customer demands, Rubble Master acquired a screen manufacturing facility earlier this year, building scalping screens, incline screens and track mounted stackers.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NN4pHA via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Link-Belt Announces All New Full Power 100RT

Link-Belt is bringing a new 100RT rough terrain crane to the market with the longest full-power boom available. “There's not a full power boom out there that carries this capacity chart at radius,” said Brian Smoot, product manager telescopic rough terrain cranes. “This will be a dominant player for rental fleets, refineries, and plant work in general, handling longer radius with ease.” Other notable features for the 100RT include Link-Belt's latest operator cab design, Pulse 2.0 operating system with remote software updates via Wi-Fi, V-Calc asymmetrical outrigger options, a new simple-to-assemble fly, latest Cummins technology with a Stage V engine, and Link-Belt's Vision package.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2MFsJqb via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Link-Belt High-Reach Excavator Assists With Tough Demo

In June, Cianbro Equipment rented a Link-Belt LBX 350x4 60 ft. high reach excavator from New Millennium Rentals. The challenge was that the two-story building was out on a pier. Part of the building could be reached from land but none of the equipment could be on the pier due to weight restrictions. NMR provided an LBX 350x4 excavator with a custom designed 60-ft.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NhCErl via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

DelDOT Shows Support for National Recovery Month

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is showing its support for National Recovery Month by lighting its toll facilities and the Indian River Inlet Bridge in purple during the month of September. “The addiction epidemic has impacted every community in Delaware,” said Lt. Governor Hall-Long, chair of Delaware's Behavioral Health Consortium.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2x9bwke via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Maintainer Introduces H10030 Service Crane

Maintainer Corporation of Iowa Inc. has added a new 30 ft. (9 m) hydraulic crane to its line of work truck cranes. The new H10030 telescopic crane has a maximum lift capacity of 10,000 lbs. (4,536 kg). “We continue to expand options in response to the varying needs of our customers,” said Tom Wibben, director of sales and service of Maintainer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2x8uEyC via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kinshofer's D-Series Demolition, Sorting Grapples Increase Excavator Versatility

Kinshofer, a global manufacturer of high-quality excavator and loader crane attachments, offers its D-Series grapples with a new light, compact and flexible shell, ideal for sorting and demolition. The attachments feature 360-degree endless rotation for precise positioning to give construction, demolition and recycling contractors optimal control when grabbing materials.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Oik1jp via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

U.S. DOT Announces $586M in Airport Infrastructure Grants

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao has announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $586 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. “These airport investments will create jobs in local communities, upgrade reliability, and further improve safety of air travel for the flying public,” said Secretary Chao.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2xa8aNF via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Western States Cat Announces New President

Kelly Olson is the first woman to be chosen as president for Western States Equipment, and will replace Tom Harris, current president, who plans to retire at the end of the year. Olson joined Western States in 2004 as the finance manager, and has been the vice president of finance for the company since 2016.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2xcDDOp via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ironworker Craft Training Program Expands to 18 Units

The Steel Erectors Association of America announced that three additional companies have joined the nationwide network of SEAA/NCCER Ironworker Training Units and Assessment Sites, bringing the total to 18 providers. Building Envelope Systems, Plainville, Mass., providing structural steel, miscellaneous metal, and metal panel construction services, completed its audit in May 2018.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2p2b0zI via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Salem Receives Grant to Improve Waterfront Access

The city of Salem has received a $741,200 grant from the Massachusetts Seaport Economic Council to fund a number of public access improvements along the city's historic waterfront. The grant will fund the construction of a new dinghy dock at Central Wharf, renovation of the Congress Street pier, and construction of a new small boat dock facility at the park under construction at 289 Derby St.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Qse7gR via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

N.H. Congressional Delegation Announces $16M Water Grant

U.S. Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Congresswomen Carol Shea-Porter (NH-01) and Annie Kuster (NH-02) announced a $16 million Clean Water State Revolving Fund Capitalization Grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) to improve water infrastructure and protect clean drinking water supplies.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2x7GM2O via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Crews Unearth Native American Fort During Bridge Job

NORWALK, Conn. (AP) A 1600s Native American fort uncovered as part of a rail bridge replacement project is shining some light on a tribe's first dealings with Europeans, archeologists said on Aug. 28 during a tour of the site. The find on a small sliver of land next to railroad tracks that carry Amtrak and Metro-North commuter trains is considered one of the most important discoveries in the Northeast for Native American history.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2xaBDGE via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

CONEXPO-CON/AGG Shares Video Look at 2020 Show Footprint With Las Vegas Festival Grounds

CONEXPO-CON/AGG is expanding the 2020 show footprint to include the Las Vegas Festival Grounds, located on the Las Vegas Strip adjacent to the Circus Circus Hotel. Show Management recently conducted a tour of the space for exhibitors and created a video for companies unable to attend. “The Festival Grounds provides exhibit space and show services that our exhibitors and attendees will be very pleased with,” said Dana Wuesthoff, AEM vice president of exhibitions and event services and show director for CONEXPO-CON/AGG.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2p1eqTu via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

CM Labs Sets Industry Benchmark With New Dozer Simulator Training Pack

CM Labs Simulations has announced the release of a state-of-the-art Dozer Simulator Training Pack that allows trainees to experience the unique feel of pushing soil and aggregate material from the seat of a virtual dozer. Trainees can perform both heavy excavation and fine grading with the simulator's 6-way blade, and dozer tracks even slip based on operator behaviour.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2xbh5hb via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

FRA Announces $46.3 Million in PTC Grant Funding

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for at least $46 million for Positive Train Control (PTC) Systems Grants. This NOFO represents the balance of the $250 million PTC Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program that remained after selections were announced in August 2018.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NBqmZZ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ford Recalls F-150 Pickups: What You Need to Know

Ford recently recalled around 2 million F-150 pickup trucks across North America due to a seat belt issue, where the belts spark and ignite fires. The recall covers vehicles between 2015 and 2018, and follows an investigation from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that began in August 2018 about fires in the trucks, the Chicago Tribune reported.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2CR0Yvk via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Volvo CE Unveils Electric Compact Wheel Loader Concept

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) unveiled its latest concept machine — known as the LX2 — to industry specialists, policymakers, the media and academics at the Volvo Group Innovation Summit on Sept. 12. The electric compact wheel loader prototype delivers zero emissions, significantly lower noise levels, improved efficiency and reduced operational costs, compared to its conventional counterparts, according to the manufacturer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NaJjDy via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

AGF Access Provides Access Solution for Gordie Howe Bridge Power Line Relocation

AGF Access — Windsor, a division of AGF Access Group Inc., was selected by EHV Power, a Quanta Services company, to supply and install a customized access solution of scaffolding and tarping for relocating power lines as part of the new Gordie Howe International Bridge megaproject. The construction of the new cable-stayed bridge and border crossing across the Detroit River connecting Detroit, Mich., and Windsor, Ont., requires the dismantling and undergrounding of more than 4.7 mi.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2CMNK2H via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Custom Truck One Source Announces Expansion With Acquisition

Custom Truck One Source (Custom Truck)has announced the acquisition of Great Pacific Equipment, a distributor of construction and utility equipment serving the southwest region of the U.S. for the last 40 years. With offices in Fontana and Bakersfield, Calif., Great Pacific's existing management will partner with Custom Truck's management, continuing to provide the western United States with exceptional equipment and service while growing the business as part of Custom Truck One Source.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2QqhuFl via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

AGC Reports Construction Input Costs Rise 6.2 Percent Through August

Prices for goods and services used in construction costs climbed 6.2 percent over the past year, intensifying a cost squeeze on contractors grappling with widespread labor shortages, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new Labor Department data. Association officials noted that the cost increases come as many construction firms are already grappling with the impacts of labor shortages.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2x5UsLC via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Terex Utilities Celebrates 40 Years of Hands-On Training

In August, Terex Utilities hosted fleet managers, technicians, purchasing managers and other attendees for the 40th Annual Terex Utilities' Hands-On Training Seminar. The program provides essential training on the operation and examples of application of Terex digger derricks, Hi-Ranger aerial devices and auger drills.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Moa0zo via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Historic Gold Mining Tunnel Will Be Opened to Public

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — A 300-ft. mining tunnel in central Wyoming that was abandoned soon after its construction in 1868 is being opened to the public. The Casper Star-Tribune reported that the horizontal tunnel carved into rock on a hillside at South Pass City State Historic Site opened for tours Sept 1.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2x1fL15 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

HDOT Reports Effects of Storm on Hawaii's Roads

The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) responded to flooding events on Kauai late Monday, Aug. 27, 2018. HDOT engaged in flood response on Kauai and Oahu on Aug. 28, 2018. Kauai The preliminary 24-hour rainfall total for Hanalei as of 6 p.m. was 11 in. This resulted in the continuing closure of Kuhio Highway at Hanalei Bridge and on the road between Waikoko and Wainiha.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Mo9Tns via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

$247M Caltrans Project Replaces Historic Bridge

Caltrans District 7 in Los Angeles is working on a $247 million project to replace a historic, but aging Commodore Schuyler Heim bridge that was not designed for today's taller ships to pass beneath. Work began in 2011 and completion is expected in late 2020. Crews have demolished much of the original bridge, a lift-span structure built in 1948.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2COJ9Nq via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Texas' Economy Fuels Doggett Equipment

What do you get when you combine an energy fueled Texas economy with a series of aggressive acquisitions, good old-fashioned customer service and some unconventional diversification? You get Doggett Equipment Services Group, part of Leslie Doggett Industries and one of the top five John Deere Construction Equipment dealers in the United States.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2CKEfRv via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Transportation Commission Awards $16M in Highway Contracts in August

Crews will rehabilitate three interchanges near the Interstate 90 and 25 junction to improve pavement conditions. The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded S & S Builders, of Gillette, a $3.9 million contract for slab and bridge work on a 3-mi. section of road near Buffalo in Johnson County. The commission awarded that and nine other contracts totaling $16 million at its meeting recently.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NA8Gy0 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ADOTP&F Tackles Challenges to Replace Capt. Moore Bridge

Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (ADOT&PF) expects to complete a $19 million project to replace the Captain William Henry Moore Bridge on the Klondike Highway near Skagway, Alaska, this fall. Construction began in April 2017, came to a halt in October and resumed in May 2018 due to seasonal weather restrictions.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Mot8NJ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Maine Landscape, Nursery Association Assists With Important Volunteer Job

A volunteer work project through the Maine Landscape and Nursery Association (MELNA) took place in August at Portland Arts and Technology High School (PATHS). The goal was to add improvements to some of the school's programs, including those involving culinary and landscaping skills. Besides MELNA members, the project also had volunteer help from Northland JCB of Lewiston, Maine.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NAhDr3 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Gov. Hickenlooper Leads I-25 Gap Project Groundbreaking

Crews will soon begin work to improve mobility and save lives along I-25, one of the most heavily traveled corridors in Colorado. On Aug. 30, Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper led a groundbreaking ceremony for the I-25 South Gap project, officially kicking off construction on the 18-mi. project between Monument and Castle Rock.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2CPL58p via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Energy Dept.: Wind Power Projects Continue in U.S.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The U.S. Department of Energy reported that the continued construction of wind-power generating stations is bringing down both the cost of building the installations and the price for wind-generated electricity. The recently released report shows Texas leads the nation with 22 gigawatts of wind capacity, followed by Oklahoma, Iowa, California and Kansas with each at more than 5,000 megawatts.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2p3bYfm via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

HUB Foundation Breaks Into Boston's Slurry Wall Market With Key Equipment

HUB Foundation Company used a BAUER MC 96 duty-cycle crane with a BC 35 trench cutter and a BAUER MAT DE 500-20 slurry handling system to put in the foundations for a residential tower at Bullfinch Crossing in Boston. It represents the contractor's bold entrance into the slurry wall market and the first time Equipment Corporation of America (ECA) has sold this package of machinery in North America.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2QnWPl2 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Hoover Dam Cuts Number of Tours Due to Renovation

LAS VEGAS (AP) Officials say there will be fewer Hoover Dam tours starting next month as work begins on renovations to the visitor center and guest elevators at the iconic structure. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, which operates the dam, announced Aug. 28 that the construction will begin Oct. 1 and will continue for about four months.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2x3NZjE via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

West Virginia Rejects Bids for I-70 Construction Project

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The West Virginia Department of Transportation has rejected bids for a major road construction project along I-70 in Ohio County. The Intelligencer reported West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice said the state could not afford to award the contract because all of the bids were too expensive.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2N5mj8S via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Thunder Creek Expands Multi-Tank Diesel Hauling Platform

Thunder Creek Equipment has expanded its multi-tank platform of diesel fuel hauling solutions to include a new medium-duty truck body — the multi-tank Upfit — that can haul bulk diesel on the road without requiring a CDL or HAZMAT endorsement (Title 49 [CFR49] — local regulations may apply).... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2xbmODs via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company