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Alaska Hit By Major Earthquake; State DOT&PF Assessing Infrastructure Damage

A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck Alaska on Nov. 30, centered about 7 mi. north of Anchorage, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities immediately deployed crews to inspect roads and bridges following the quake, while also placing its Alaska Marine Highway System on alert due to Tsunami warnings issued by the National Weather Center; warnings which were subsequently cancelled by the NWS.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2DR6Xix via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

AASHTO to Offer Transportation 'Resiliency' Webinars in December

AASHTO's Resilient and Sustainable Transportation Systems technical services program is offering five webinars this December that focus on several key "resiliency" topics, from how to make highways and bridges more earthquake resistant to improve the cybersecurity defenses of state DOT information technology systems.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2E7mdZm via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

OSHA to Increase Awareness of Trenching, Excavation Hazards, Solutions

Working in trenches and excavations can be hazardous, and trench collapses pose great risk to workers. To raise awareness of preventable incidents, compliance assistance specialists with OSHA in the Southeast are conducting outreach to educate employers and employees on the hazards associated with trenching and excavation work.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2SkKePQ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

VIDEO: 60 Seconds on Urbanization

How do we build cities that radically reduce our carbon footprint while improving well-being? Volvo CE recently sat down with Carina Borgström Hansson, senior advisor of WWF One Planet City, to get her take. ... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2QwmYB0 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Genie Hosts 8th Annual 'Ask Me Anything' Event

Genie invites customers to ask questions and get answers about how original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts can drive business value for customers during its upcoming "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) event, Dec. 3 to 7, 2018. On Monday, Dec. 3, a prompt will be posted on the Genie Aerial Pros AMA Eventpage, as well as will be shared on social media simultaneously, to garner questions.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BGKPG0 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction Employment Increases in 281 Metros From October 2017 to 2018

Construction employment grew in 281, or 78 percent, out of 358 metro areas between October 2017 and October 2018, declined in 43 and was unchanged in 34, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released Nov. 29 by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials cautioned that such widespread employment gains might not continue without policy changes to increase the supply of qualified workers.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2P7gfc5 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

DOT Announces $281M Funding Allocation for Transit Projects in Multiple States

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced a total of $281 million in additional Fiscal Year 2018 federal funding allocations to five transit projects in Arizona, California, Minnesota and Texas. Funding will be provided through FTA's Capital Investment Grants (CIG) Program.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ztVkuH via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Airbus Gears Up for Construction of New A220 Aircraft Plant

Airbus announced Nov. 15 that Birmingham-based HPM will act as program manager for the planning, design and construction of a new assembly line at its Alabama manufacturing facility that will produce A220 aircraft. In this role, HPM will be responsible for managing all aspects of the design and construction of the new facility.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2QqFzhY via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Birmingham, Mobile Football Stadiums Move Forward

Sports fans and contactors alike found reason to smile recently as plans moved forward on a pair of state-of-the-art stadiums in Birmingham and Mobile. Site work is set to begin by the end of the year on a $175 million, 45,000-seat stadium at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex, while down at the Gulf, the University of South Alabama Board of Trustees voted Nov.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2DQIERH via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Cuomo Pitches $13B Rail Tunnel to Trump in 'Productive' Meeting

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he and President Donald Trump had a "productive" meeting Nov. 28 to discuss one of the Northeast's most pressing transportation needs: a new rail tunnel under the Hudson River. While Trump made no assurances about federal funding for the project, Cuomo said, the Republican president was receptive and said he wants to find a way forward.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2QtHodS via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Massive Bridge Project Streamlines Interstate Corridor

After three years of enduring delayed traffic as road improvements progress along Birmingham's congested I-59/I-20/I-65 corridor, motorists traveling through the downtown have honed their capacity for patience and composure. They are going to need to hang on to their equanimity just a bit longer, but their reward is the promise of decades of modern roadways and bridges.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PZshcZ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mazda Toyota Manufacturing Kicks Off Plant Construction

With help from a robot, the first shovel of dirt was turned Nov. 16 at a sprawling site that will be home to Alabama's next auto assembly plant — a $1.6 billion facility being built by Mazda Toyota Manufacturing USA that will produce 300,000 vehicles annually, beginning in 2021. The jointly owned and operated automotive production plant in the Limestone County portion of Huntsville is expected to create 4,000 jobs and accelerate growth in Alabama's auto sector.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Rly9Kb via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Hallamore Enlists Mobile Demag Cranes for Commonwealth Avenue Project

Heavily congested construction sites like the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge spanning the Massachusetts Turnpike in Boston pose a problem for planning agencies. Conventional bridge construction projects can take years to complete and impede the traffic patterns throughout construction, which does not appeal to the public.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2zvJMYb via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Multi-Million-Dollar Equipment Auction Coming to North Franklin, Conn.

The Venuti brothers — Donald, Michael, Tim and Peter —started Venuti Enterprises Inc. with their father, Donald Sr., in Killingworth, Conn., in 1984. For the past 34 years, the family-run operation has been one of the premier excavation and construction companies in the state, but the Venutis have recently decided to close shop and sell all their assets in a one-day Ritchie Bros.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BE9RWw via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kenworth W990 Begins Transport of U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree to Washington, D.C.

The 54th U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree – an 80-ft. Noble Fir from Oregon's Willamette National Forest – has started its nearly 3,000-mile journey to Washington, D.C., following its Nov. 2 harvesting near Sweet Home, Ore. The Oregon Forest Service nominated six trees as candidates for the special honor.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2KHYOhJ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

State's Tech Colleges See Surge in Skilled-Trades Training

Kyle Vickerman recalls talking with his boss at Ziegler CAT about how he might someday advance in the company. The response was immediate — in a good way. His manager pointed him to the heavy construction equipment technology program at Dakota County Technical College. The company offered to reimburse school costs and adjust his schedule so he could still clock 40 hours a week.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2P8rh0H via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Takeuchi Announces Skyworks as New Dealer in Florida

Takeuchi-US, an innovative global leader in compact equipment, has announced Skyworks LLC as a new dealer in Fort Myers, Fla. This follows Skyworks' acquisition of Southern Gulf Equipment, a Takeuchi dealer and general rental company. Skyworks will build on the strong legacy of service and support that Southern Gulf Equipment was known for.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2r8Julg via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Atlanta Student Tower Rises in Tight Quarters

JE Dunn Construction is moving forward rapidly on a $65 million, 26-story apartment building in downtown Atlanta that will provide 237 units and 685 beds for students from Georgia State University and other institutions. Putting up building in a major downtown area is no picnic, and that is certainly the case for the L-shaped, 467,125-sq.-ft.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2SjU9oU via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Sunbelt Ag Expo Attracts Trailers Full of Visitors

The 41st annual Sunbelt Ag Expo, "North America's Premier Farm Show," took place Oct. 16 to 18 at Spence Field in Moultrie, Ga. The expo, which consistently attracts approximately100,000 visitors, had more than 1,200 exhibitors showcasing their products and services representing more than 4,000 different product lines, as well as an onsite opportunity for in-depth learning through educational seminars and demonstrations at the venue's 600-acre world renowned research farm.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2QnDzXD via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

N.Y. Power Authority OKs Key Rebuild of Transmission Artery

The New York Power Authority Board of Trustees approved, at its Oct. 2 meeting, $124 million for the initial permitting, engineering, design and procurement of new steel poles and foundations for the planned rebuild of the Power Authority's major North-South power transmission line. When completed, the Moses-Adirondack Smart Path Reliability Project will further strengthen the reliability of New York state's electric power grid and allow more upstate renewable energy to connect to the power system throughout the state.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2DPsyI3 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

N.J. Cities Choose Post-Sandy Flood Protection Plan

An ambitious plan to protect three New Jersey cities just outside New York from the type of major flooding caused by Superstorm Sandy is moving forward. New Jersey officials have settled on the boundaries of a $230 million project in Hoboken, Jersey City and Weehawken. It calls for flood walls protecting neighborhoods, a NJ Transit rail yard, a hospital and police and fire stations.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PWBaUu via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Terex Utilities Publishes Technical Tip for Changing Direction Flow on Tandem Vane Pumps

Terex Utilities recently published Tech Tip #71, Changing Direction of Flow on a Tandem Vane Pump. This Tech Tip is applicable to certain Terex Digger Derricks and Aerial Devices. The Tech Tip is available for download from the Technical Support tab at www.terex.com/utilities. "Tech Tips are intended to answer frequently asked questions or common challenges customers face as a supplement to service manuals," said Jason Julius, Training and Tech Support.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2zwD3x1 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Expansion of U.S 69 Aims at Student Safety

Work began on March 13, 2017 on the $20.4 million Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) project expanding a 6-mi. section of U.S. 69 to a four-lane upgradable expressway in Bourbon County, as well as rebuilding or refurbishing several bridges. The work, funded under the T-Works transportation program, was awarded to Koss Construction Co.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PbKcbe via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Iowa Project Finds Blue, White Lights Make Snowplows Safer

To make its snow plows more visible during blizzard conditions, the Iowa Department of Transportation embarked on legislatively approved pilot project three years ago to add rear facing blue and white lights to the already existing amber-colored lighting systems on about 200 of its snowplows in central Iowa.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ztYAGy via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Cat D11 Dozer Drives Down Cost Per Ton

The new Cat D11 dozer features new load-sensing hydraulics and high-horsepower reverse combined with the latest technology to move more material at a lower cost per ton. Engineered to be rebuilt multiple times, the new D11 has a redesigned main frame that delivers lower total cost of ownership over the life of the machine.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2P81Zje via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ARTBA Foundation Rolls Out New Study Guide to Prep for Safety Certification Exam

A newly expanded study guide featuring 80 practice questions with answer key and explanation is designed to provide a big boost to industry professionals preparing for the Safety Certification for Transportation Project Professionals (SCTPP) exam. The SCTPP program was launched in late 2016 to significantly reduce — or ideally eliminate — the 700 motorist and worker fatalities, and nearly 50,000 injuries that occur annually in and around U.S.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2KCoZqf via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Keystone XL Pipeline Builder Asks Judge to Allow Some Work

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The company that wants to build the Keystone XL pipeline is asking a judge to change his order blocking the project to allow pre-construction work to continue, such as purchasing materials and finalizing contracts. Attorneys for the company will argue in a Nov. 28, telephone conference that U.S.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2r6XAU7 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Deere Profit Soars as Company Lays Out Upbeat Outlook

NEW YORK (AP) — A boost in construction equipment sales drove profit higher for Deere & Co. in the fourth quarter, but the results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The weaker-than-expected results sent shares lower as the market opened, but the stock quickly recovered as the company stated an upbeat outlook for equipment demand.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2DWHMMc via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Miami Stadium Could Rise From Ruins Under Restoration Plan

MIAMI (AP) — Miami Marine Stadium is a shell of its former self. What was once home to world-class speedboat races, sold-out rock concerts and boxing matches now sits abandoned behind a fenced-off section of Virginia Key, a slice of land south of downtown Miami. More than a quarter-century after the modernist concrete structure was condemned due to hurricane damage, trespassers have replaced patrons.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2S8W7Z8 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bonnell Industries Receives Snow, Ice Handling Contract

Bonnell Industries Inc. has been awarded a contract in the snow and ice handling equipment category through Sourcewell. Its contract, #080818-BNL, is effective as of Oct. 29, 2018. While holding this contract, Bonnell's customers have the convenience of saving time and money by not having to duplicate the bidding process, because Sourcewell's procurement team has already completed this process for it members.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2zoU500 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

King of Prussia Equipment Hosts Husqvarna Service School

King of Prussia Equipment and Husqvarna Construction Products held a one-day service seminar Nov. 3, 2018, for Husqvarna Soff-Cut saws and vacuums. The service school started at 8 a.m. at King of Prussia Equipment's facility in King of Prussia, Pa. Thirteen mechanics from eight concrete construction companies in the tri-state region attended the training seminar.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2TGMUsu via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

$5B American Dream Becoming Real in N.J.

Promising to redefine the entertainment, leisure and shopping experience, American Dream Meadowlands may soon become a reality in East Rutherford, N.J. The $5 billion development, which has been in the works for years, is located at the site of the ill-fated "Xanadu" project, which became a source of ridicule by politicians and the public when it ultimately flopped.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2QhmgYs via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Grant to Support Women in the Construction Industry

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) announced a $1 million Notice of Grant Opportunity to provide greater employment opportunities for females entering the construction trades. "When women comprise just over 47 percent of New Jersey's workforce, but less than 10 percent of the workforce in the construction industry, we know we can do better," said Labor Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo at the Construction-Utilities Industry Summit at the New Jersey Institute of Technology.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2DMfHXh via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Selkirk, N.Y.-Based Robert H. Finke & Sons Named New Kleemann Dealer

Robert H. Finke & Sons, headquartered in Selkirk, N.Y., has been designated the official Kleemann dealer for parts of eastern New York State and western Vermont. To support its expansion into the aggregate markets, Matthew Goedeke has been named aggregate specialist. Goedeke grew up around construction equipment and for a brief time after graduating college worked at a local highway department.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2QnqayU via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Hill International to Assist in Completing the Mon/Fayette Expressway System

Hill International will provide construction management (CM) and related support for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission's (PTC) expansion project from SR 51 to SR 837 along the Mon/Fayette Expressway (MFE) system. The MFE system consists of four interconnected projects between Interstate 68 in West Virginia and Interstate 376 in Pennsylvania.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2TJejdz via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kiely Family of Companies Expands in Canonsburg, Pa.

The Kiely Family of Companies, an ENR 600 company located in Tinton Falls, N.J., announced its latest expansion with the opening of the firm's location in Canonsburg, Pa. The new office is located approximately 20 miles southwest of Pittsburgh, at 2400 Ansys Drive: Suite 102, Canonsburg, PA. This is the third Pennsylvania location for the growing company, which employs more than 1,200 team members throughout the United States and abroad.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2AmY2BV via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Penn Medicine Breaks Ground on $200M Facility in Radnor

Penn Medicine broke ground on Nov. 2 on a state-of-the-art, four-story, 250,000-sq.-ft. multi-specialty outpatient facility in Radnor, Pa., that will expand options for patients to receive advanced care close to home. Set to open in spring 2020, the site will be home to the new Penn Medicine Radnor, replacing its current facility in the Township which has operated since 1997 on King of Prussia Road.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Ky7F5y via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Engcon Introduces SKB Series of Sorting Buckets

Engcon has introduced anew series of sorting buckets for excavators ranging from 1.6 to 36 ton (1.5 to 33 t). The buckets, with model name SKB, each have a specially developed shape. They differ from a traditional sorting bucket, where the side plates can be a barrier when you need to get under bigger asphalt bits or other material.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ByuSlo via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Major Projects at Cacapon Resort State Park Set to Begin

Ground was broken during a ceremony Nov. 2 for major improvements at Cacapon Resort State Park in Morgan County. State and local officials worked the shovels and praised the $25.38 million project, which will bring much-needed upgrades to Cacapon Resort and provide additional attractions for visitors to the Eastern Panhandle.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2KAPzQn via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Cat Unveils Wide Array of New Products at Press Event

Caterpillar unveiled a wide range of 24 new products and services during a two-day year-end press briefing Nov. 14 and 15 at Edwards Demonstration and Learning Center, outside of Peoria, Ill. This was the highest number of unveilings Cat has ever made during one press event, nearly doubling its previous high of 14.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Sas574 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

DEP Announces Start of $158M Project to Rehabilitate Catskill Aqueduct

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced the start of a $158 million project to rehabilitate the Catskill Aqueduct, which has delivered drinking water from the Catskills to New York City for more than a century. The multi-year project includes a variety of work inside the aqueduct and at connected facilities.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PHYN2Y via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Partner Rentals Chooses SDLG for Northeast Rental Fleet

Partner Rentals, a Kingston, N.Y.-based equipment rental house, is adding SDLG wheel loaders to its fleet. The company needed loaders for its rental customers that mainly work in landscaping, snow removal and light construction, and found that SDLG's value proposition was ideal for a small rental company for several reasons.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2R9AQhC via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Malloy Lauds Approval of Amendment Creating a Transportation Lockbox

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement applauding Connecticut voters for approving a constitutional amendment during the Nov. 6 election that will guarantee that funding set aside for transportation is used exclusively for transportation projects: "This is an enormous victory for our state's future as Connecticut desperately needs investment in transportation infrastructure.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2KoT9wS via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

NHDOT Project Reconstructs Segment of Spaulding Turnpike

New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) crews are working on the Spaulding Turnpike (NH 16) in Dover, as part of the reconstruction of the Spaulding Turnpike between the Little Bay Bridge and the Dover Toll Plaza. After-hours construction has been ongoing since 2016, and will take place as needed until completion of the project in 2020.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BpPaxc via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

CEG's Top Picks: Christmas List Edition

It's that time of year again—with the holiday season practically upon us, CEG has compiled a list of some of our staff's favorite industry-themed gifts for everyone on your list. CEG... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2KneqHn via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

MassDOT Advertises Morton Street/Gallivan Blvd. Project

MassDOT has announced that the upcoming project to make roadway improvements to Morton Street (Route 203) and the intersections with Gallivan Boulevard and West Selden Street in Boston is being advertised for construction bids. Bids are scheduled to be accepted through Jan. 8, 2019, at which time all of the bids will be opened.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BpP6gW via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Carbon Emissions Reduced by 98 Percent at Volvo, Skanska Electric Site

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) and its customer Skanska have been testing the viability of the Electric Site research project over a 10-week span at Skanska's Vikan Kross quarry, near Gothenburg, Sweden. The results are now in and they are even better than expected. The tests showed a 98 percent reduction in carbon emissions, a 70 percent reduction in energy cost and a 40 percent reduction in operator cost.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2KneoiJ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Baker-Polito Administration Celebrates Groundbreaking at Chelsea Soldiers' Home

On Oct. 29 Gov. Charlie Baker joined Secretary of Administration and Finance Michael J. Heffernan; Secretary of Health and Human Services Marylou Sudders; Secretary of Veterans' Services Francisco Ureña; House Speaker Robert DeLeo; and veterans of the United States Armed Forces for the groundbreaking of the new long-term care facility at the Chelsea Soldiers' Home.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Boc20b via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

John Deere Dealer Provides Backhoes to Aid Hurricane Recovery

Following the devastation of Hurricane Michael, Beard Equipment and John Deere donated the use of a John Deere backhoe to four local counties and municipalities in the Florida Panhandle. The cities of Lynn Haven, Callaway and Mexico Beach and Jackson County experienced serious damage as a result of the hurricane, which made landfall in the area as a Category 4 storm and caused the destruction of buildings and limited access to power, water and roadways.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Kuuuat via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

BOND Brothers Holds Back the Waters Near Fenway Station

A big job in a small space cannot be done with just any piece of machinery. So, when BOND Brothers (BOND) took on the flood mitigation project for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), the company needed to find an excavator with a very small footprint, strong lifting capacities and breakout force.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BpuV2S via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Road-Widening Job Near N.H. Speedway Starts in Loudon

LOUDON, N.H. (AP) The state Transportation Department said the project to widen a road near the New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Route 106 in Loudon was scheduled to start Oct. 26. The first phase widens nearly a mile-long segment, from 800 ft. south of Mudgett Hill Road to 1,400 ft. north of the speedway's south entrance.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Knekzv via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Traffic Pattern Part of $410M 6/10 Interchange Project

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announced a series of traffic pattern changes it will implement as work advances on the reconstruction of the $410 million Route 6/10 Interchange. The traffic changes are all temporary, but some will be in place for several months. RIDOT has worked with the design-build contractor to sequence each step of construction to minimize the impact to traffic locally, on the highway interchange, and in the surrounding neighborhoods.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BpRrbJ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Maine Awards York Toll Plaza Replacement to Reed & Reed

On Oct. 18, the Maine Turnpike Authority Board of Directors approved the award of the York Toll Plaza Replacement project to Maine contractor Reed & Reed of Woolwich. The competitively bid project came in at $39.5 million, just 2 percent over the engineer's prebid estimate. The three-year project will begin in November 2018.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PHjSuH via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Volvo CE's Megaproject Listing: Building a New City From the Ground Up

In the fifth episode of The Megaproject Listing, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) breaks ground on construction of the New Santa Cruz – a sibling city just 20 minutes outside of Santa Cruz – which is being built to house more than 370,000 new inhabitants and 10,000 new businesses. An unprecedented model for urban development, the scheme is designed to further boost economic growth and become a symbol for sustainable urban planning.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2QVsUAC via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

MassDOT Commits Funds to Longmeadow Rail Crossing

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation has committed approximately $700,000 to help Amtrak make safety improvements at the public railroad crossing at Birnie Road in Longmeadow. This funding is expected to cover approximately 90 percent of the cost of the improvements. Amtrak, which owns the railroad line and is carrying out the project, will fund the remaining costs.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PKagPu via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Cat Remote Services Reduce Equipment Diagnostics, Update Time

Caterpillar has introduced a new suite of Cat Connect technology that offers remote equipment diagnostics and software updates to reduce machine and engine downtime and increase jobsite efficiency. New Cat Remote Services include two key offerings – Remote Troubleshoot and Remote Flash – that leverage telematics data to allow Cat dealers to remotely keep customers' equipment operating at maximum production and efficiency.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2QbcLKj via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Features for Catrentalstore.com, CatUsed.com Expand Site Capabilities

Caterpillar Global Rental and Used Equipment Services and a large number of U.S. Cat dealers are launching new features for Catrentalstore.com and Catused.com that will significantly enhance the ability of customers to manage rental and used equipment activity and information. Catrentalstore.com New for Catrentalstore.com is the portal feature for My Account online services, which will be available to customers via a web app accessed through the web browser and native app on the mobile device.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BnDyLd via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Cat App Delivers Simplified, Streamlined Equipment Data to Mobile Devices

Caterpillar has announced the launch of the industry's first mobile app designed to allow customers who spend their time in a truck, at the job site and on the go to take advantage equipment telematics data. The new Cat App delivers simplified, streamlined data directly to mobile devices, helping customers monitor machine location and health, react faster to fault codes and maximize uptime.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Kl0kpV via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Yoder & Frey Readies for Kissimmee Sale With Hiring of Trent Shaftner

Yoder & Freyhas hired Trent Shaftner to add additional depth and industry knowledge to its auction sales team. The addition of Shaftner supplements the recent recruitment of Joe Thurston. Together with the rest of the team they will help build upon and manage the interest being generating by the Kissimmee winter equipment sale, which commences for a week from February 12to 16, 2019, as well as the growing number of equipment auctions Yoder & Frey facilitates throughout each year.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2S3hhYm via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Let It Snow: State DOTs Prepare Fleets for Winter Ops

As winter approaches, state departments of transportation across the country are preparing for highway snow removal operations — with some already having engaged in storm response. The Colorado Department of Transportation dealt with what it called a "compact winter storm system" that hit the northern and eastern portions of the state on Oct.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2qURMNw via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Arizona Officials Weigh Incentives for Car Maker

CASA GRANDE, Ariz. (AP) Local governments are discussing proposals to provide incentives to a Saudi-backed California startup electric car maker that plans to build a plant in south-central Arizona. The Casa Grande Dispatch reports that the city of Casa Grande and Pinal County officials discussed proposals to offer $8.2 million in incentives to Newark, Calif.-based Lucid Motors.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2RYMWdA via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

4Rivers Equipment Celebrates Reopening of Albuquerque

4Rivers Equipment, a John Deere construction equipment dealer in the Rocky Mountains and Southwest, held an open house at its newly-remodeled dealership on Nov. 2 at 2301 Candelaria Road NE in Albuquerque, N.M. The Albuquerque location recently underwent an extensive remodel of its entire parts, sales and showroom to help customers have a better buying experience.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2DPg2JE via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kinshofer's Railway Tie Changer Attachments Offer Efficient Railway Maintenance, Repair

Kinshofer offers railway tie/sleeper changer attachments for efficient railway maintenance and repair. The three attachments — the RBS, RBS20 and RBS20HPX — can be used with 12- to 24-ton (10.8 to 21.7 t) rail excavators to quickly exchange existing concrete and wooden ties without disrupting the track.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2RYNjVw via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Alaska Expects Skilled Worker Shortage

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) Alaska could soon face a labor shortage in some of its key industries, state workforce development officials said. Several major projects are gearing up in the oil, gas and construction sectors in the state, requiring thousands of workers in the next few years, the Alaska Journal of Commerce reported.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2DQXjxl via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

MDT Proposes Reconstruct Project for Interstate 90 Near Idaho Border

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to notify the public and seek comments on a proposal to reconstruct about 5.7 miles of Interstate Highway 90 west of the Taft Interchange in Mineral County. The project begins at the top of Lookout Pass at reference post 0.0 and extends east for 5.7 miles, ending at the Taft Interchange at reference post 5.7.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2S5iBdv via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction Under Way on $482M Sixth Street Viaduct in LA

A bridge that was considered a major landmark in Los Angeles has been demolished to make way for a new $482M Sixth Street Viaduct. The project is the largest bridge project in the history of the city. The viaduct carries Sixth Street and Whittier Boulevard traffic and crosses the Metrolink tracks, Los Angeles River, Union Pacific Railroad tracks, the Santa Ana Freeway and several local streets.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2qUGdpA via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Vegas Bets on Raiders With $2B Stadium

In southern Nevada, construction crews are building what will be the Oakland Raiders first-ever home stadium. The almost $2 billion Las Vegas Stadium will feature a retractable natural turf field and a glass-dome roof when it opens in time for the 2020 football season. "The stadium is rising out of the ground very quickly," said Cara Clarke, associate vice president of communications of the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2S2jbJ6 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Officials Award $324M Contract to Replace Border Fencing

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Officials have awarded a contract to replace 14 mi. of pedestrian fencing along the border near Yuma. Customs and Border Protection officials announced Nov. 15, that the agency, along with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, awarded the $324 million contract to Barnard Construction Company of Bozeman, Mont.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2DOHlU3 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Massive Dirt Moving Takes Place on $1B Project

Crews are building a $1 billion resort hotel, convention center on 36 acres within the city of Chula Vista, Calif., and the Port of San Diego. However, a separate, but related, project to bring in a massive amount of dirt precedes the actual nuts and bolts work by about a year. Well ahead of actual construction, which isn't expected until 2019, officials with the city of Chula Vista and Port of San Diego signed a letter of intent with RIDA Development Corporation to build a billion-dollar resort hotel and convention center.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2S7d3iN via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Toro Introduces Revolutionary Dingo TXL 2000

Representing a continuation of 20 years of innovation in the compact utility loader (CUL) equipment category, Toro introduces the all-new Toro Dingo TXL 2000. The latest model features telescoping arms to allow the TXL 2000 to reach over obstacles, dig below grade and generally extend the operator's working range.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2DN7QJL via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction Starts on Colo. 402, I-25 Interchange Rebuild

Starting Monday, Oct. 15, crews began construction to rebuild the Colorado Highway 402 and I-25 interchange. This work — which will be segmented into three phases — is part of the I-25 North Express Lanes: Johnstown to Fort Collins project. Phases of Work Phase 1: Crews will build temporary infrastructure on the southbound side of I-25.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2RYD5V2 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ten TA400s Shift Soil in Indonesian Mine

With a population of less than 9,000 people, Batuah is one of the smallest villages in the East Kalimantan province of Indonesia. It is best known for producing livestock – primarily, chickens. However, it is increasingly becoming one of the province's most lucrative areas for coal mining. PT Tambang Berkat Karunia (TBK), a local mine owner, is currently working on a coal mining project in Batuah with the help of ten TA400 articulated haulers from Terex Trucks.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PIXYXV via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

N.M. Water Authority Gives 'Notice to Proceed' on Next Leg of FW2 Project

The Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority (ENMWUA) signed the construction agreement and has given official "Notice to Proceed" (NTP) in building a portion of its water delivery system to eastern New Mexico communities. This action gives the selected contractor, Oscar Renda Contracting Inc. notice to move forward with construction of the water pipeline's next phase known as Finished Water Two (FW2).... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2QUVORm via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Engcon Introduces CB29 Cable Bucket for Larger Excavators

It is becoming increasingly common for 30-ton excavators to perform work previously accomplished by smaller excavators or, as the industry calls them, service machines. But making larger equipment do the work of smaller machines increases demands on the larger ones. To meet these demands, Engcon introduced Cable Copper CB29, designed for excavators in the 29.7 to 34 ton (27 to 31 t) range.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PFLZKz via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Guests 'Dig In' at Komatsu Equipment's Las Vegas Demo Days

Komatsu Equipment Company, headquartered in Salt Lake City, with locations in Utah, Nevada and Wyoming, held a three-day demo event in Las Vegas Nov. 7 to 9. The below-average temperatures and gusting winds did not deter from the steady flow of attendees who were anxious to try out the latest Komatsu has to offer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2zksnBE via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

James G. Murphy Holds Liquidation Sale in Kent, Washington

James G. Murphy Co. held a retirement sale for DPK Inc. General Contractors on Nov. 8 at its Kent Wash., location. The sale was a huge success: with 247 registered bidders, 80 online bidders and more than 600 lots, the auction was packed with action. The auction featured heavy equipment in all shapes and sizes and the crowd was excited to get a piece of the action.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OR5V89 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Merkel Autokrane Receives Very First Demag AC 45 City Crane

The very first unit of the brand new Demag AC 45 City crane delivered in Germany went to crane service provider Merkel from the Franconian town of Schlüsselfeld. The crane was handed over at Merkel's premises by Terex Cranes Sales Manager Thomas Keckeis. General Manager Günther Merkel and crane operator Oliver Lieb were there to receive their seventh Demag crane in the company's extensive fleet.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2zeDCeI via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Sukut Construction Celebrates 50th Anniversary in Style

Sukut Construction celebrated its 50th Anniversary Nov. 1 at the Orange County Great Park in Irvine, Calif., inside Hangar 224. Clients, vendors, government officials, friends and retired Sukut employees joined current employees to celebrate the milestone. Myron Sukut, founder of Sukut Construction, and Michael Crawford, CEO of Sukut Construction, addressed attendees, thanking them for their contributions to the company's long-time success.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OW6FZL via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Design-Build Institute of America Announces 2018 Design-Build Projects Winners  

The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) has announced the winners of its 2018 National Design-Build Project/Team Awards competition. The program promotes exceptional diversity in project size, sector and geography while celebrating the innovative and collaborative teams who produce projects that inspire.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2DA3UeB via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Hoffman Equipment Acquires Assets of Penn-Jersey Machinery

Hoffman Equipment (Hoffman) is expanding its retail territory in the Northeast United States. The Piscataway, N.J.-based dealer is purchasing Penn-Jersey Machinery's assets and will start selling Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) products for the first time. The deal was completed Nov. 19. Hoffman is taking over Volvo CE distribution in the territories previously covered by Penn-Jersey Machinery and Malvese Equipment.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OSRbpk via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Lane Construction Wins Florida Parkway Contract

The Lane Construction Corporation, the U.S. subsidiary of Salini Impregilo Group, has won a design-build contract in Florida to construct the Wekiva Parkway (Section 8) in Seminole County. The contract is valued at $253 million. The contract supports Lane's recently renewed strategy in the United States, which is focused on building large-scale, complex infrastructure.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2S4N7nV via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Fuchs Celebrates 130 Years Of Innovation, Ingenuity

More than 300 customers, distributors and team members from around the world joined Fuchs in Bad Schönborn, Germany, from Oct. 18 to 20, 2018, for a three-day celebration to mark the company's 130thanniversary. Founded by Johannes Fuchs in 1888 as an agricultural machinery and stable equipment manufacturing business, Fuchs hasevolved into a specialist material handling company and has established a reputation for innovation and ingenuity.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2DPrmFi via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

NCDOT Replaces Yadkin River Bridge on I-40

A pair of aging interstate bridges over the Yadkin River are the centerpieces of a $72 million road improvement and replacement project now under way in a gorgeous part of west-central North Carolina. The two bridges carry traffic east and west along I-40 between Clemmons and Bermuda Run, two fast-growing suburban communities southwest of Winston-Salem.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2RWNxMM via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mack Donates Mack Anthem to ATA for Veteran Recruitment

Mack Trucks announced it will donate a Mack Anthem 70-inch stand up sleeper model to the American Trucking Associations (ATA) to assist in the recruitment and hiring of military veterans into the trucking industry. The Anthem model will travel across the country and be used to encourage veterans to consider a second career in trucking.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2DM8O93 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction Employment Rises From October 2017 To October 2018 In 44 States, D.C.

Forty-four states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between October 2017 and October 2018, while 36 states and D.C. added construction jobs between September and October, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data released Nov.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2S2Wx38 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Four Things You Should Know About the Quarry and Aggregates Industry

Quarries deliver vital building materials to construction sites all around the world – but there's a lot more to the industry than that. Here are four things you might not know about the quarry and aggregates business, from what the future has in store to the various uses inactive quarries can take on.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2DM8M0V via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

The Power of Promptness

Building a commercial site preparation and excavation company from the ground up means making a commitment to dig deeper, match people to their best fit and sell what sets you apart from the competition. When the husband and wife team of David and Nancy Lauzon started Lauzon Contracting, dividing the duties between themselves and two other employees made staffing and fleet decisions simple.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Q4TxWO via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Lift & Move USA Provides 'Authentic' Career Exploration Experience

Response from teachers following the Lift & Move USA event hosted by NessCampbell Crane + Rigging on Oct. 11 in Portland, Ore., was extremely positive. Lift & Move USA is an industry-led program to promote careers in the crane, rigging and specialized transportation sectors. It is organized by SC&RA, the SC&R Foundation, NCCCO and KHL Group.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2DxN8MP via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

IDT's $200M Plan Rehabilitates 193 Miles of Aging I-15

Work on one of the largest public-private partnerships in Idaho has moved another step forward with the Idaho Department of Transportation awarding the bid on the Northgate Interchange project to Cannon Builders of Blackfoot, Idaho. It's just one component of a five-year, $200 million plan to rehabilitate 193 mi.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Q8D8k3 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Randco Tanks: Customization Without Sacrificing Quality

Randco Tanks Inc. is a family-owned manufacturer and supplier of water tank systems located in Kelso, Washington. The company has been designing its tanks with quality, durability and performance in mind since 2001. The Randco team includes welders, fabricators and painters and installers who work together to meet the customer's needs.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2DxN3J1 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

PacWest Machinery Set for Expansion in Pasco, Washington

PacWest Machinery has announced the purchase of land in Pasco, Wash., for the construction of a new dealership. Beginning in September 2019, PacWest Machinery customers in central Washington and north central Oregon will be supported from the new dealership facility on North Oregon Avenue in Pasco. PacWest Machinery is the dealer in the Pacific Northwest for Volvo Construction Equipment and other leading brands of machinery.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2zcgwFF via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

NTSB Investigation Blames 'Design Errors' For FIU Pedestrian Bridge Collapse

An investigative update issued by the National Transportation Safety Board Nov. 15, about its ongoing investigation of the fatal, FIU pedestrian bridge collapse in Miami, Fla., says errors were made in the design of the 174-ft. span and cracking observed prior to the collapse is consistent with those errors.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OSWsgj via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

SLC's $3.6B Airport Construction Due to Complete in 2025

With just two years to go before Salt Lake City unveils its new state-of-the-art airport, the project is on track, and bigger than ever. Literally. Since work began on the new terminal, the south concourse and other associated facilities, the city added a second, north, concourse. "That was something that was not part of the original plan," said Nancy Volmer, director of public relations and marketing of the Salt Lake City Department of Airports.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2zksMUv via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Material Prices, Steel Tariffs Up Construction Cost

LOGAN, Utah (AP) The estimated cost for a new wastewater treatment plant in northern Utah has increased by $25 million over the last two years, and officials said it's because of climbing construction costs and President Donald Trump's steel tariffs. The Logan Herald Journal reported officials are planning to borrow more money and ask for a loan extension so they don't have to further increase water rates for people in seven Cache County cities that will use the new system.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OUbwua via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

State's First Net Zero Energy Summit Promotes Innovation in Construction

Leaders from multiple local governments; the building and design industry; community organizations; appraisers; realtors; and utilities came together to explore how to accelerate the proliferation of net zero energy buildings during Utah's first ever Net Zero Energy Summit. This groundbreaking event was headlined by Sam Rashkin, construction industry author and chief architect of the U.S.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Ts68BW via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Huntsman Announces Major Gifts for Expansion Plans

Huntsman Cancer Foundation (HCF) recently announced that several individuals and business organizations have committed a total of $40 million to support a proposed major building expansion of Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah (U of U). The announcement of these historic gifts was made by Peter Huntsman, HCF chairman and CEO, at HCF's annual gala held Sept.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2A4lDaC via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Utah DOT Deploys Concrete Barriers for Flood Protection

The Utah Department of Transportation recently engaged in a 17-hour effort to create 1,600 ft. worth of floodwater barriers from re-purposed concrete highway dividers near the towns of Elk Ridge and Woodland Hills. Wildfires in those two areas this summer made the topography more susceptible to flooding, which is why the municipalities called on the Utah DOT for help, said Shane Marshall, the agency's deputy director.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Trhruc via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Komatsu Puts Its Lineup on Display at Demo Days Event in Cartersville

Komatsu hosted dealers, customers, prospects and press representatives from across the country at its customer center in Cartersville, Ga., for Demo Days Oct. 23 to 25. The event was held to provide a more in-depth look at Komatsu products and included a bus trip to Tennessee for a tour of the Chattanooga Manufacturing Operations (CMO) plant, which produces medium-sized Komatsu excavators and forestry equipment.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2TqKChe via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ready Mix of the Carolinas Treats Business Like Family

Rick Alexander, founder and owner of the concrete company Ready Mix of the Carolinas Inc. , runs his business according to the motto: 90 percent of success in any field consists of simply showing up on time. "We feel very strongly about service, being on time. That's one of the biggest selling features that we have, and we take pride in it," Alexander said.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2A4VCYy via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Linder Hosts Customer Appreciation Day in Raleigh, N.C.

Linder Industrial Machinery is hosting a series of customer appreciation events at different locations to celebrate its 65th anniversary during 2018. The event at the company's Raleigh, N.C., facility was held Oct. 16. Linder Industrial Machinery Company's 65-year history began in 1953 with the opening of its first location in Lakeland, Fla.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2TtexFc via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

U.S Transportation Secretary Chao Announces Availability of $272M for 'State of Good Repair' Rail Projects

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Federal-State Partnership for State of Good Repair Program (Partnership Program). The NOFO makes more than $272 million in grant funding available. "It is important for rail infrastructure owners and operators to plan for the maintenance and replacement of their assets," said FRA Administrator Ronald L.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2A4YcxN via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

JWH Equipment Offers LiuGong, Dressta Products

LiuGong North America, a wholly owned subsidiary of LiuGong Machinery, based in Liuzhou, China, has announced the addition of JWH Equipment LLC in Jackson, Miss. to its authorized LiuGong and Dressta dealer network as of July 1. JWH serves a customer base that includes 65 of Mississippi's 82 counties from its 29,000-sq.-ft.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OGNVx7 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

GDOT Breaks Ground on I-95 Interchange, Richmond Hill

The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) held a ceremonial groundbreaking for a new interchange project on Interstate 95 at Belfast Keller Road in the City of Richmond Hill on Oct. 24. The project is being sponsored by Bryan County and is needed to accommodate the expected growth in southern Bryan County.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2zbQVMW via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bridgework Benefits Drivers, State's Biggest Bat Roost

A busy northwest Georgia bridge and the massive colony of bats that call it home are both better off due to recent work that preserved the structure and its wildlife. The Interstate 75 bridge near Calhoun averages 72,000 vehicles a day. Yet it also doubles as the largest known bridge-roost for bats in the state, according to Katrina Morris, a senior wildlife biologist who leads bat research for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OOyL94 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Goodwyn Mills & Cawood Wins 2018 GUCA Award

The Georgia Utility Contractors Association Inc. presented the GUCA Golden Pipe Engineering Award during the GUCA 2018 Fall Quarterly Meeting & Trade Show Nov. 1 at the Loudermilk Center, Atlanta, Ga. The GUCA Golden Pipe Engineering Award has been a couple of years in the making. Making its debut this year, with the insight of past GUCA President's and the Engineering Award Task Force, the Golden Pipe Engineering Award is designed to recognize engineers who demonstrate the highest degree of merit and integrity for the utility construction industry.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2zblbr8 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System Sets New Record With Latest Industry Milestone

Komatsu America Corp. , a leading global heavy equipment manufacturer today announced the FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System (AHS) has achieved the unprecedented milestone of more than two billion tons of surface material moved autonomously. The FrontRunner system has now hauled more than all other commercial mining autonomous haulage systems combined.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PsfwHz via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Genie Lift Tools Expo Installer Increases Productivity at Height

Designed to make operators more efficient when working at height, the new Genie Lift Tools Expo Installer allows for precise, easy placement of signs, banners and hanging décor. Ideal for use in convention centers, arenas, malls, theaters and other locations that decorate with suspended ornamentation, this new accessory helps to maximize safe productivity while operating Genie booms.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PZekL5 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

HammerHead Trenchless, Per Aarsleff Pipe Technology Announce Partnership

HammerHead Trenchless, a Charles Machine Works Company, of Lake Mills, Wis., and Per Aarsleff Pipe Technology, of Aarhus, Denmark, have signed a long-term, strategic partnership agreement that includes plans for HammerHead to produce and distribute the Bluelight LED Curing System for Cured-In-Place pipe (CIPP) to markets outside of Europe and Russia.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2FqFJSe via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Yoder & Frey's October Auction Acts as Prelude to Dec. Sale, 2019 Kissimmee Sale

Yoder & Frey, auctioneers of heavy construction, mining and agricultural equipment in the U.S., reported massive increases in attendance and interest at its recent one-day Kissimmee Auction in late October, a positive prelude to the now famous, Kissimmee winter equipment sale, which commences for a week from Feb.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PXgpHI via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Next Generation Cat Excavators Deliver More Choices 36-Ton Size Class

Next Generation 36-ton size class excavators from Caterpillar — the 336 and 336 GC — increase operating efficiency, lower fuel and maintenance costs, and improve operator comfort compared to previous models. The new excavators offer unique combinations of features designed to match contractors' productivity and cost targets.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2FpH0sM via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Cat 990K Aggregate Handler Boosts Wheel Loader Production in Rehandling Applications

Caterpillar has introduced the 990K Aggregate Handler, designed to handle greater payloads in aggregates yard applications. With as much as a 25 percent payload increase, as compared to the standard 990K, the new Aggregate Handler enables customers to load trucks and railcars faster and to move more material in load-and-carry and stockpile management tasks.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2qOLPBF via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Cat C13B Engine Delivers More Power in Compact, Lightweight Design

The new Cat C13B leverages a proven, reliable core engine with over 109 million off-highway field hours combined with design improvements to create customer value, allowing OEMs to downsize their engine platforms, lower installation costs and maximize uptime. The 12.5-liter engine features a patented non-EGR aftertreatment system to meet EU Stage V and U.S.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2FybxVw via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Cat D6 Debuts World's First High Drive Electric Drive Dozer

The all-new Cat D6 dozer delivers new levels of efficiency and performance with a choice of Electric Drive or Fully Automatic power train. A redesigned purpose-built VPAT dozer offers best-in-class grading, while updated technology features help operators to be more productive from first pass to finish grade.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2qOvJs0 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Jesus Ramirez Dies at 48; Popular Dealer Typified Self-Made Success

Jesus Ramirez, owner of Vesco Tractors in Gadsden, Ala., passed away Nov. 1, 2018, in Albany, Ga. He was 48. Mr. Ramirez was born in San Cirode Acosta, SLP Mexico, on Oct. 30, 1970, the son of the late Eusebia "Saldana" Ramirez. He grew up in Sulphur Springs, Texas, and attended Sulphur Springs High School.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2FqsqRM via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Cat 140 Motor Grader Features Conventional Controls, All-Wheel-Drive Option, Grade Control Choices

Designed as a high-production model, the all new Cat 140 Motor Gradercombines a selection of grade control technologies with conventional steering wheel/lever controls, an efficient power train, enhanced operator comfort/convenience features, and simple, extended-interval serviceability. The new model offers an all-wheel-drive system option with a standard operating weight of 42,325 lbs.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2DGlSNo via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Next Generation Cat 120 Motor Grader Designed to Elevate Production, Lower Costs

The new Cat 120 motor grader offers the options to tailor the machine to customer preferences and applications. The Cat C7.1 engine uses up to 15 percent less fuel when paired with the standard ECO mode and off enhanced comfort in the all new cab. New filtration technology saves customers up to 15 percent in maintenance costs.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2RQ871w via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Heavy-Haul Trailers Rely Less on Tech, More on Strength

Whether you are a contractor that operates a large outfit with lots of earthmovers or a small builder with just a compact loader and skid steer, if you use heavy equipment, none of the pieces are of much use to you if you cannot easily get them to the jobsite. And considering that most heavy earthmoving equipment, cranes, pavers and lighter pieces, such as skid steers, cannot be driven on roads and highways, owning or leasing a heavy-haul trailer is easily the best answer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Fm6tmI via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Five Ways SDLG Motor Graders Can Smooth the Way for the Belt and Road Initiative

Extensive transport infrastructure is being built under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), with one Chinese firm alone responsible for 6,412 mi. of new roads. With many more road projects in the pipeline, SDLG presents five benefits that its motor graders can bring to these jobs. 1. Lubrication- and maintenance-free Both the SDLG G9138 and G9190 motor graders — the two models available in APAC — have swing frames whose composite bearings are lubrication- and maintenance-free.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2qQyUPz via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Iron Auction Group Stages Absolute Sale in Georgia

On Nov. 7 Iron Auction Group held a successful absolute auction in Aragon, Ga. The event featured late-model dump trucks, road tractors, trailers, logging equipment and related items. Bidders came in from much of the South, although the sale also drew online bidders and international attention. For information, visit https://ift.tt/2OLu2ov.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2zcgSvL via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

FHWA Poised to Act on Century-Old Barrier to Transportation Project Innovation

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Nov. 14 said it would amend or repeal a century-old regulation related to the development and deployment of new products on U.S. transportation projects. The agency's move comes in response to a March 27 filing from the Washington, D.C.-based American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA), which noted the Woodrow Wilson administration era-rule is today impeding innovations that could save lives, minimize congestion, or otherwise improve the quality of the nation's highways.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2zdGoAQ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Wacker Neuson Launches Construction Equipment Technician Apprenticeship Program

Wacker Neuson has announced a unique apprenticeship program to help fill the growing need for qualified machine technicians in the construction industry. Wacker Neuson has teamed up with the State of Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) to create an apprenticeship program that allows students to "earn as they learn." The program combines work-based learning with related classroom instruction using the highest industry standards, knowledge base and technology.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OLsM50 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Linder Hosts Open Houses at Florida Locations

After a series of 65th anniversary celebrations at its North Carolina and South Carolina locations, Linder Industrial Machinery hosted open house events in the Sunshine State to commemorate its anniversary. The open houses were at Linder's facilities in Pembroke Pines, Miami, on Nov. 6 and Plant City, Tampa, on Nov 8.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2zaqO9c via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Franklin Equipment Reaches Customers With Online Auction

In order to better serve its customers, Franklin Equipment will soon host its Online Franklin Used Equipment Auction Nov. 29 to Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. This event allows customers to bid on equipment directly from their phones. Listing include equipments' specific hours of usage and condition. Many units sell with the Franklin exclusive "Franklin Facts" lifetime maintenance report.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2FilPsu via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Road Dryer RD-1200 Safely Dries Pavement in One Pass

The RD-1200XT pavement-drying unit from Greenville, S.C.-based Road Dryer LLC, quickly dries asphalt and concrete pavement, allowing crews to pave or apply surface treatments or striping after just one pass. The unit, which blows heated air up to 300° F directly downward through multiple nozzles, eliminates the risk of "flying objects," and allows traffic to flow in nearby lanes — reducing congestion caused by traffic restrictions.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2FlZ9rf via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Prinoth Launches Light, Efficient, Flexible Mulching Head for Skid Steer Loaders

Prinoth is well known for its crawler carriers but also manufactures a wide range of mulching equipment. Through its vegetation management division, and as a cutting-edge company, where the latest developments and innovations in agriculture and forest management are the top priority, Prinoth continuously invests in developing high quality products including the introduction of its newest mulching head model, the M450s.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2qMqedl via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Demag AC 100-4L All Terrain Crane for Sharjah Seaports

The port operator Sharjah Seaports Authority from the United Arab Emirates commissioned a brand new Demag AC 100-4L all terrain crane. The purchase was made through the authorized Terex Cranes distributor Al-Bahar, which also has its headquarters in the United Arab Emirates. "We have chosen the Demag AC 100-4L because of the excellent reputation of this brand," said Eng Ahmed Bin Ahmed, marine engineer and head of plant at Sharjah Seaports Authority.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Fn2ZRa via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

A1A Software Expands Features of 3D Lift Plan

A1A Software LLC continues to improve the interface and features of 3D Lift Plan, making it easier for customers to use the crane lift planning program as a sales tool, for bid proposals, crane selection and setup, lift planning and documentation. "We have utilized WebGL technologies to enable the display of 3D content in Chrome, Firefox and Microsoft Edge web browsers to improve the interface for customers no matter their preferred browser," said Tawnia Weiss, president of A1A Software.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2qMHL5a via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Roland Machinery Holds Appreciation Day to Thank Its Customers for 60 Years of Family Ownership, Success

Roland Machinery Company, a family-owned Komatsu dealer with branches in Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, Wisconsin and Indiana, celebrated 60 years in business Oct. 26 at its 13th Annual Customer Appreciation Barbecue. The celebration, held at the company's Springfield, Ill., branch, also featured an open house that treated visitors to demonstrations of Komatsu intelligent machines.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PstskQ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

PolyMet Wins Permit for Minnesota Copper-Nickel Mine

PolyMet Mining Inc. reported Nov. 1 it has received a permit to mine from the state of Minnesota, a crucial permit for construction and operation of the NorthMet Project in northeastern Minnesota. PolyMet's permit to mine is the first nonferrous mining permit to be issued in the state of Minnesota.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2zSmwCS via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Amazon Selects NYC, Northern Va. for New HQ, Nashville for Operations Center

Amazon has announced that it has selected New York City and Arlington, Va., as the locations for the company's new headquarters. Amazon will invest $5 billion and create more than 50,000 jobs across the two new headquarters locations, with more than 25,000 employees each in New York City and Arlington.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2TbeQo9 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mayor Emanuel Tours Olive-Harvey College TDL Center

Mayor Rahm Emanuel, 8th Ward Alderman Michelle Harris and City Colleges of Chicago Chancellor Juan Salgado toured the Olive-Harvey College's Transportation, Distribution and Logistics (TDL) Center site, which recently re-launched construction. The TDL Center, which was previously stalled due to the state budget impasse, will now be complete by spring 2019.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2zVIq8b via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bobcat of Monroe Welcomes Contractors to Open House

On Nov. 2, Bobcat of Monroe, N.C., held an open house and customer appreciation event attended by more than 125 area contractors. A hearty lunch of hamburgers and hotdogs was served, along with all the fixings, Coke and of course, Halloween candy. The event included a Bobcat track loader obstacle course challenge in which operators maneuvered the machine through a tight course.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Tdtiw0 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

North Dakota DOT Targets Highway Deaths

The North Dakota Department of Transportation has unveiled an ambitious five-year "Vision Zero Plan" that it views as a starting point for eliminating both fatalities and injuries due to motor vehicle crashes on the state's highways. "There were 116 motor vehicle crash fatalities in North Dakota in 2017, [and] an interim goal identified in North Dakota's Vision Zero Plan is to reduce annual motor vehicle crash fatalities to fewer than 75 by 2025," Ashlee Doan, a public information officer for North Dakota DOT's safety division, explained to the AASHTO Journal in an email.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2DlWIm3 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ring Power Named Thunder Creek Dealer in Florida

Ring Power Corporation and Thunder Creek Equipment have reached an agreement that will make the heavy equipment dealer an official distributor of Thunder Creek's products for the construction industry in 44 counties throughout north and central Florida. Ring Power will sell and service the full line of fuel-handling, fluid (DEF) and service products, including its multi-tank trailers (MTT) and service and lube trailers (SLT).... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PXWYyp via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Minnesota Plans $10B in Highway Investment

The Minnesota Department of Transportation plans to invest more than $10 billion over the next decade to improve the state's highway system. Despite its ambitious agenda, however, the DOT predicts that pavement and bridge conditions in the state will continue to worsen through 2028. The 2018-2028 Capital Highway Investment Plan (CHIP), released Oct.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2DlRmaj via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Jeff Martin Sale in Trenton Cuts Fleet Inventories

Jeff Martin Auctioneers Inc. held a fleet reduction public auction Oct. 25 in Trenton, Mich. This auction was held for Garden City Rental Company and others liquidating inventory. More than 225 buyers participated in live and online bidding, some from as far away as Missouri, Wyoming, Mexico and Thailand.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PSlzVp via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Despite Utility Relocation Delays, Hard Scrabble Road Widening and Reconstruction is Proceeding

In response to sustained growth in the northeastern part of the city of Columbia, Richland County, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is widening an 8-mi. section of Hard Scrabble Road from one lane in each direction to a five-lane roadway with two travel lanes in each direction and a two-way left-turn median.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Dluec5 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Louisville Paving Pounds Rock With Gorilla Hammers

Tracing its history back to 1919, Louisville Paving and Construction is a family-owned business serving both the private and public sectors in the greater Louisville, Ky., and southern Indiana area. Managed by fourth-generation family members John and Joe Dougherty, the company shows no signs of slowing down, as it has continued to grow from its beginnings as a driveway paving company.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2qNC8DM via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kentucky Governor Announces Plans to Complete U.S. 460 Bypass in 2019

Gov. Matt Bevin joined Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Secretary Greg Thomas and local legislators at the Scott County Courthouse Nov. 1 to announce construction plans for the remaining portion of U.S. 460 bypass in Georgetown. State Sen. Damon Thayer, state Reps. Phillip Pratt and Mark Hart and local officials joined the governor to announce the planned 5-mi.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2FkmM3y via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

bidadoo Auctions Appoints Gary Green Midwest Regional Manager

bidadoo, an online industrial auction company with service centers across North America, has appointed Gary Green sales manager for the Midwest region. Green will grow bidadoo's market presence in and around Indiana by developing strong customer and partner relationships in the region. "Gary has considerable sales experience and expertise in the heavy equipment industry," said Seth LaMar, region vice president.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2RRwKL7 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

CE Rentals, Sandbagger Co-Host Oktoberfest Demo Day

Contractors Equipment Rentals near Chicago co-hosted its first Oktoberfest Open House & Demo Day Oct. 18 with manufacturing neighbor The Sandbagger for contractor and public works customers from across Chicagoland. Showing appreciation to Chicagoland customers and attracting prospects to the brick-'n'-mortar store at Contractors Equipment Rentals was as easy as throwing charcoal and brats on a rented grill, said the company's owner, Robert Sloan.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2DCxSzj via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

John Deere Grapples Pack Power, Reliability Into Job Site Cleanup

Continuing to expand its offering of job site cleanup solutions, John Deere is introducing the new GS66B, GS72B, GS78B, GS84B scrap grapple buckets and GR72B and GR84B rock grapple buckets into its ever-expanding line of Worksite Pro attachments. The scrap grapple buckets are ideal for scrap handling, recycling center use, disaster cleanup and job site cleanup applications where grappling power is needed to handle material.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2RRPJFp via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

LiuGong Dressta Announce New Texas Dealer, Texas Timberjack Inc.

LiuGong North America has announced a new partnership with Texas Timberjack Inc. , the largest forestry equipment dealer in Texas and now the authorized LiuGong and Dressta dealer for one of the largest construction equipment markets, Houston and the surrounding markets. Texas Timberjack Inc. was founded in Lufkin, Texas in 1984 by its owner and president Harold L.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2B4iV6x via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ODOT's First SmartLane Aims at Quickening Commutes

Crews from Complete General Construction (CGC) have been working since June on the Ohio Department of Transportation's (ODOT) $61 million Interstate 670 SmartLane and resurfacing project in Columbus. The project will not only upgrade road and bridge infrastructure, but also, through new signs and technology, reduce congestion and quicken the drive times of commuters and truckers.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OJH5qN via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Manitowoc Updates Its Free Diagnostic Mobile App for Grove, National Crane

Manitowoc Cranes' smartphone app that helps customers to diagnose technical issues on their cranes has been updated. The free app enables users to understand the numeric diagnostic codes that are generated by their on-board control systems. In addition to diagnostic codes for Grove and Manitowoc branded cranes that run on Manitowoc's Crane Control System (CCS) and GMK cranes with ECOS1 and ECOS2 systems, the app now provides diagnostic codes for National Crane models NBT30H-2, NBT50, NBT55, NTC55 and NBT60 and for select Grove and National Crane Rated Capacity Limiter Systems.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2zgyOFV via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

High Court Limits Coverage for Construction Insurance

The Ohio Supreme Court issued a seminal decision recently further limiting insurance coverage for construction defects in Ohio Northern University v. Charles Construction Services, Inc. The decision held that the general contractor was not entitled to a defense or coverage on a claim relating to construction defect, even for resulting damages — contrary to the majority of other states.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OJH3iF via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Akron-Canton Airport Breaks Ground on $34M Modernization

On Aug. 28, the Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) broke ground on a $34 million gate modernization project, the final element of its 10-year, $110 million capital improvement campaign, coined CAK 2018. "As we see Northeast Ohio advancing from an economic and tourism standpoint, we need to be ready," said Rick McQueen, president and CEO of Akron-Canton Airport.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Fhq2wr via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Plant Manager Honored for Decades-Long Career

Bob Wittibslager, plant superintendent of Elliott Machine Works Inc. , Galion, Ohio, was recently awarded the 2018 Service in Manufacturing Award by his local Chamber of Commerce for outstanding service during his 30 plus years with the company. Like the owners of Elliott Machine Works, the Wittibslager family has a history of working for the company.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2qLmrwC via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

It's No Secret: Amazon to Announce New HQ2 Location(s)

It's — just about — official: Amazon has chosen New York City and Northern Virginia as split locations for its second (and now third) headquarters. The Wall Street Journal reported the decision the night of Nov. 12, but Amazon will announce the news itself sometime Nov. 13, CNBC reported.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2DCmovB via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Engcon Tiltrotator To Be Featured on 'World's Greatest!…'

In a reprise of one of the most popular episodes of the U.S. TV show "World's Greatest!...," Engcon's tiltrotators will be featured in the episode airing on Nov. 19, 2018. A tiltrotator is a kind of tilting and rotating quick coupler for excavators, and television viewers found it exciting to watch when the show was first aired in October.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2zPbWMV via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Metso, Rockwell Automation Introduce Predictive Maintenance Solution for Mining Industry

Metso is expanding its digital Metso Metrics offering with the launch of a new predictive maintenance solution for mining equipment, aimed to help maximize the uptime and performance of comminution circuits. The solution will be introduced at Automation Fair, hosted by Rockwell Automation, on Nov. 14 in Philadelphia.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2TagLt1 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Another Keystone XL Setback: Environmental Review Ordered

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a setback for the Trump administration, a federal judge has blocked a permit for construction of the Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada and ordered officials to conduct a new environmental review. Environmentalists and tribal groups cheered the ruling by a U.S. district judge in Montana, while President Donald Trump called it "a political decision" and "a disgrace." The 1,184-mi.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2K4zUZz via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Volvo's EW240E Material Handler Offers Maximum Reach, Visibility

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/2QBf861 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

OPEI, PGMS, NALP Sponsor Annual GIE+Expo in Louisville

The GIE+EXPO (Green Industry & Equipment Expo), co-located with Hardscape North America, was held on Oct. 17 through 19 at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, Ky. Sponsored by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute Inc. (OPEI), Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) and National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP), the show is billed as the largest trade show of its kind.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2B146S9 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

'I Can See Clearly Now' … With Transparent Noise Barriers

The only thing worse than being stuck in tunnel-like, stifling bridge traffic is living nearby and enduring the drone of cars all day, every day. That's why transparent noise barriers, which substitute advanced acrylic for precast concrete, are such a positive innovation in the field of noise inhibition.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2JWYU4N via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

$100M Hospital Takes Shape in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

In Milford Township, Pa., construction is under way on a highly-anticipated hospital in Quakertown for St. Luke's University Health Network. The $100 million facility in Bucks County is being constructed as a replacement for the current Quakertown Hospital, which is unable to expand in its downtown location.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2B144cZ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mecalac Group Rapidly Establishing North American Presence

Geographical expansion remains one of the main policy priorities of the Mecalac Group. For more than four decades, through its five factories, its seven commercial subsidiaries and a global network of more than 250 dealerships, the Group has been designing, manufacturing and selling construction machines specifically intended for civil and underground engineering in urban environments.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2JX8zIp via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Voters Re-elect State Lawmakers Who Supported Gas Tax Increases, New ARTBA Analysis Finds

Voters in 12 states re-elected 93 percent of 530 state lawmakers who supported a gas tax increase between 2015 and 2018 and ran for re-election in 2018. Winning state lawmakers in Nov. 6 races included 92 percent of Republicans, and 94 percent of Democrats, according to a new analysis from the American Road & Transportation Builders Association's Transportation Investment Advocacy Center (ARTBA-TIAC).... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2B1x0Sl via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction Bid Prices Accelerate in October But Contractors' Costs Rise Faster

The price of new nonresidential buildings accelerated in October as contractors attempted to recoup fast-rising costs for materials and labor, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new Labor Department data. Association officials said that trade tensions and labor shortages are contributing to higher construction prices, making it harder for public officials to improve aging and over-burdened infrastructure.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2JYhl8Z via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Seamlessly Deploying Technology from Field to Office

Technology is certainly a buzzword in the construction industry these days. Just about every executive likes to tout how their company is investing in the latest in drone, GPS and software technology. Buying technology is one thing, but implementing and creating a culture surrounding technology is a whole different story.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2B13Z9b via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Officials Celebrate Construction Start of Largest Solar Plant in Georgia

Leaders representing the coalition of organizations contributing to the largest solar power plant in Georgia gathered Nov. 8, to celebrate start of construction. The ceremonial groundbreaking brought together state officials, Georgia Power, Georgia Public Service Commission, Twiggs County Commission, Origis Energy and First Solar, Inc.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2JX8wwd via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

AED Foundation Welcomes Cory Hayes as Vice President of Operations

Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) recently hired Cory Hayes as vice president of operations for The AED Foundation. The AED board of directors has recommended an effort to aggressively increase focus on the workforce skills gap challenge facing the industry. The continued development of The AED Foundation's accredited diesel technician footprint remains a top priority to provide a quality workforce to AED members in North America.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2B2zZtF via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

$60M North Hero-Grand Isle Bridge Project Under Way

Contractors are working to finish a temporary drawbridge linking two islands on Lake Champlain with a race through the winter to have the new bridge fully functioning in time for the first seasonal opening of the bridge May 15. Work began on the North Hero-Grand Isle Bridge in Vermont earlier this summer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2JX8qol via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mountain Valley Submits Application for North Carolina Pipeline

ROANOKE, Va. (AP) — Mountain Valley Pipeline developers have submitted a request to extend the natural gas pipeline project into North Carolina. The Roanoke Times reported the application filed Nov. 6, asks for a 73-mi. extension for the 300-mi. pipeline that is being constructed in West Virginia and Virginia.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2B13LPn via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Gov. Carney Highlights $4B Infrastructure Investment

Gov. John Carney joined Secretary of Transportation Jennifer Cohan on Oct. 29 to highlight infrastructure investments that will be made throughout the state as part of the FY20–FY25 Capital Transportation Program. Currently, more than $3.2 billion in infrastructure work is planned for Delaware's transportation network over the next six years.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2JWYTOh via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Terex CTL 1600-66 Tower Crane Erects Four CTL 430-24 Tower Cranes in the Center of Edinburgh

"A building that will help change the appearance of architecture in the UK" — with this ambitious claim, international construction and engineering company Laing O'Rourke is building the St. James Shopping Centre in the heart of Edinburgh, which, once completed in 2020, will accommodate 85 shops, 150 apartments and a 12-story luxury hotel.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2B13Jad via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Paramount Equipment Celebrates Grand Opening of Its N.J. Facility

Paramount Equipment, the importer and distributor of Magni telescopic handlers, welcomed customers and Magni executives at the grand opening of its New Jersey headquarters at 616 West 1st Ave., Roselle, N.J., on Oct. 25. The Roselle facility underwent a complete renovation and now offers modern offices, service bays, an abundance of spare parts and reinforces Magni's support for its customers.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2JXJY6u via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

SEI-Walsh Equipment Hosts Customer Appreciation Event

Contractors and municipal maintenance personnel from northwestern Pennsylvania were welcomed at a customer appreciation event held by Stephenson Equipment's (SEI) Walsh division. Guests gathered at the Pioneer Steam & Gas Society Park in Saegertown, Pa., on Oct. 11. For many attendees, relationships with Walsh Equipment go back many years, prior to the dealership's acquisition last year by SEI.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2B13Gv3 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

bidadoo Completes Record 3rd Quarter with Outlook for Strong 4th Quarter Growth and Demand

As the largest seller on the world's largest online auction marketplace, eBay, bidadoo allows its sellers to reach a truly global buyer base. With the more efficient bidadoo online auction model, sellers are able to achieve superior net returns through bidadoo vs. other live and online auction providers, with quicker time-to-sale.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2JVZTlD via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

PHIL Sideboards Help Maximize Volume, Minimize Spillage

Off-highway trucks are designed to haul ton-after-ton of material throughout quarries and mines and traverse unpaved haul roads in the pursuit of building economies and infrastructure around the world. From time-to-time, the truck bodies on these trucks cannot contain the material they need to maximize efficiency.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2B2wWSq via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Sims Crane Announces Launch of 'Sims U,' A 16-Week, Paid Training Course for Crane Operators

Sims Crane, a Florida-based crane rental and rigging service company, has announced the formation of Sims U, a paid, hands-on crane operator training school based in Tampa. According to Sims Crane management, the goal of the program is to have students fully qualified and ready to operate a crane in four months.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2zFSphT via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Experts Betting On Two Locations for Amazon's HQ2

Nothing is yet set in stone, but experts believe all signs indicate that Amazon will split its second headquarters between Northern Virginia and New York City. Throughout the year, Amazon has been accepting bids and proposals from cities all over the country to choose a location for its second headquarters, "HQ2." The chosen location—or locations—will see a $5 billion investment from the company, along with about 50,000 jobs, Business Insider reported.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PhpNGx via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

$1.9B Project Will Alleviate Flooding in Southeast Queens

Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Vincent Sapienza and Department of Design and Construction (DDC) Commissioner Lorraine Grillo updated homeowners and businesses in southeast Queens on the de Blasio Administration's historic commitment of $1.9 billion to build a comprehensive drainage system and alleviate flooding in neighborhoods throughout the area.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2DvuvtZ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

A Plant Grows in Philly — Roxborough Cinder Company

In the 1940s, Roxborough Cinder Co. had begun building its own stationary crushing plant in mostly undeveloped Northeast Philadelphia to process cinder and other material. The Conduit & Foundation Company assisted with the steel erection of the plant using a Bay City crane. Also note the use of a Barber Greene bucket loader for conveying material to a dump truck.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2RFrgmK via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Delaware Bridge Named for Senior Airman Elizabeth Loncki

On Oct. 12, Gov. John Carney, Delaware Department of Transportation Secretary Jennifer Cohan, Delaware's congressional delegation and military and veterans' leaders gathered at Dover Air Force Base to dedicate the bridge over Route 1, between DAFB and base housing, to Elizabeth Loncki, the first Delaware woman killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OBDZ7U via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

NJDOT Announces Solicitation Period for FY19 Grants

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) announced the grant solicitation period for FY19 Local Freight Impact Fund program opened Oct. 25, with applications being accepted through Jan. 11, 2019. "New Jersey's transportation system is a critical part of our state and regional economy, providing the ability to move goods to and from our seaports and airports efficiently," NJDOT Commissioner Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti said.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2yYRj1m via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

DVAED Holds Quarterly Meeting at Norris Sales in Conshohocken, Pa.

The Delaware Valley Associated Equipment Distributors (DVAED) held its fall meeting Nov. 1, 2018 at Norris Sales in Conshohocken, Pa. Tim Stevenson, portfolio manager of PennDOT; Daniel Fisher, vice president of government affairs of AED; and Mike Murray, Northeast regional manager of AED, delivered presentations for members during the quarterly meeting.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OBHXO9 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ritchie Bros. Holds October Auction Near Pittsburgh, Pa.

Ritchie Bros.' auction held outside of Pittsburgh in Frankfort Springs, Pa., on Oct. 30 attracted a significant crowd of bidders to the site while drawing heavy online bidding as well. Local contractors and bidders from as far away as Florida and Connecticut were in search of equipment at the auction.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2z10Jct via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

J.F. Kiely Announces Opening of Construction Yard in Glassboro

J.F. Kiely Construction Co. , a utility construction company headquartered in Long Branch, N.J., announces the opening of their new construction yard in Glassboro, N.J. Since 1952, J.F. Kiely Construction Co. has expanded to strategically placed locations to better serve their growing customer base, according to the company.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OtmNl7 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kenworth Leads the Way for One of Washington State's Heaviest Hauls

Hillsboro, Ore.–based Omega Morgan specializes in heavy rigging and transportation, among other services. The company recently hauled one of the heaviest combination loads in Washington state history, weighing in at nearly one million lbs. Washington state issues between 600 to 700 "superload" permits a year – meaning the combined weight of a tractor and trailer exceeds 200,000 lbs.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Dbqbil via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company