Postări

Se afișează postări din decembrie, 2018

NDOT Ready to Wrap Up $1B 'Project Neon'

The third and final phase of the largest and most expensive public works project undertaken in Nevada's 152-year history is wrapping up. When finished, Project Neon will widen 3.7 mi. of Interstate 15 in downtown Las Vegas. It's currently the busiest stretch of highway in Nevada, traveled by 300,000 vehicles daily, and expected to double by 2035.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2Appfoy via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

MG SuperGrip Fixed Mount Grapples

Hultdins, a leading supplier of by-pass type grapples, introduced the MG SuperGrip series of fixed mount grapples for excavators from 8.8 to 27.5-ton (8 to 25 t) capacity. The MG grapples are based on the time proven SG grapples, which are the industry standard on forestry forwarders and log trucks. The MG grapples feature a by-pass arm design for a variety of grapple work for land clearing, feeding chippers or grinders, storm clean up, tree service and landscaping materials.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2rYjZ6E via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Northwest Pipe Company to Supply Bois d'Arc Lake Project

Northwest Pipe Company, a manufacturer of engineered welded steel pipe products for the water transmission market, announced on Dec. 5 it was selected by Garney Construction to supply two sections of the raw water pipeline for the Bois d'Arc Lake project, which represents more than 25,000 tons of pipe.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2EQvaWO via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Katy Boardwalk District Unveils Plans for Hotel, Retail

The development team of Katy Boardwalk District has announced plans for a new lakefront destination to serve as a hub for entertainment, community and culture anchored by the area's first full-service conference center hotel, first-to-market entertainment concepts, luxury loft residences and an impressive 90-acre nature preserve showcasing the region's native trees, flora and wildlife.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2ETvULy via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Doosan Portable Power Expands Distributor Network

Doosan Portable Power has expanded its authorized distributor network with the opening of an Amarillo, Texas, branch for Air Compressor Solutions. Headquartered in Odessa, Texas, Air Compressor Solutions is an authorized dealer of Doosan Portable Power air compressors, generators and light towers. The company has built a reputation on providing customers in the West Texas market with reliable solutions to their air compressor, mobile generator and portable light tower needs.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2EPXSa2 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Leaders Meet Booming Growth With Funding, Construction

As the population and economy of Texas continue to boom, state transportation leaders have taken unprecedented steps to promote the great opportunities in Texas' future while meeting and addressing the challenges of congestion, roadway safety, connectivity and the preservation of existing roads. Since 2015, the Texas Transportation Commission and Texas Department of Transportation established the Texas Clear Lanes initiative, which has led to significant strides toward improving the quality of life for millions of Texas drivers.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2QV5fEG via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

EDA Invests $10M to Support Port Recovery Efforts

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $10 million in grants to the state of Texas to enhance critical port infrastructure to support business development and disaster resiliency following Hurricane Harvey. According to grantee estimates, the projects are expected to create and retain more than 15,000 jobs and spur $9.8 million in private investment.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2BIVCyh via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ecolab Invests in Renewable Power With Clearway

Ecolab Inc. , a producer of water, hygiene and energy technologies and services that protect people and vital resources, has signed an agreement to support Clearway Energy Group's 419-megawatt (MW) wind farm, Mesquite Star, in Fisher County, Texas. Construction of the Mesquite Star wind farm is scheduled to begin in the first half of 2019.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2QUDqw3 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Port of Corpus Christi, Carlyle to Develop Oil Export Terminal

The Port of Corpus Christi Authority announced it has entered into an agreement with The Carlyle Group to work exclusively to develop a world-class crude oil export terminal on Harbor Island, connecting growing crude oil production in the United States with global markets. The Terminal would be the first onshore location in the United States capable of providing export service to fully-laden very large crude carriers (VLCCs) and would further the Port's position as the preeminent global crude oil export hub.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2ER46qg via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

C3 Announces $100K Grant for Craft Training Programs

Chuck Gremillion, C3 executive director, announced that Texas Mutual Insurance Company, the state's leading provider of workers' compensation insurance, has awarded a $100,000 grant to C3 to help strengthen craft training programs throughout the Houston region. Gremillion said, "We are honored to partner with Texas Mutual and to have their support to provide new career opportunities for future construction craft workers in the Houston region." The grant funds will support several C3 efforts, including the C3 accredited employer scholarship program for new and existing C3 accredited employer training classes that cover OSHA safety, craft skills, jobsite leadership, crew leadership and more.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2Q71c2D via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

TxDOT Breaks Ground on RM 2900 Replacement Bridge

The Texas Department of Transportation, along with state and local officials from Llano County, held a groundbreaking ceremony on Nov. 16 to celebrate the construction of the RM 2900 replacement bridge, which began just three weeks after raging floodwaters washed away the old one. The Oct. 16 flood along the Llano River arm of Lake LBJ was the largest flooding event since 1935.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2VfvG6p via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Port of Galveston, Royal Caribbean Sign MOU for Terminal

The Board of Trustees of the Galveston Wharves formally announced on Dec. 5 that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. setting out the general terms for a new long-term business agreement for the development and operation of a new cruise terminal. The long-term lease negotiations could lead to a 60-year transaction: a 20-year initial term and four 10-year options.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2Q41XJT via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Austin Bold FC Breaks Ground on $5M Stadium Near COTA

Austin Bold FC, Austin's locally-owned professional soccer team, is on its way to making a purpose-built pro soccer stadium a reality in Austin. The stadium has been engineered with the soccer fan and soccer player in mind and is sure to fire-up fans ahead of the Bold's inaugural spring 2019 season. The more than 5,000 seat Bold Stadium will be located adjacent to the Grand Plaza at Circuit of The Americas (COTA), the premier destination for entertainment and motorsports in the United States.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2AjKk3N via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Caydon's Houston High Rise Tops Out

Caydon's first United States high rise, at 2850 Fannin St., is nearly a year away from adding 357 luxury units in a rejuvenating neighborhood of Midtown. The new residential tower, which has topped out, overlooks downtown Houston and brings new retail and restaurants to the area, including Houston's first Flying Biscuit Café.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2Spy09b via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

TxDOT Adopts ARTBA Safety Program

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has made a major commitment toward improving safety in and around the state's roadway construction work zones. The agency has become the first in the nation to help hundreds of its employees earn the "Safety Certification for Transportation Project Professionals" (SCTPP) credential endorsed by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2AusaMT via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

USDOT Awards TxDOT $50M for Road Improvements in Permian Basin

The Texas Department of Transportation was awarded $50 million in federal grants to pay for critical improvements needed to address safety and connectivity in the booming Permian Basin. Through its Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Transportation grants, the U.S. Department of Transportation helps pave the way for Texans and the rest of the nation to have safe and improved access to oil and gas.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2SpziAR via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

McConaughey 'Minister of Culture' at New $338M UT Arena

The University of Texas at Austin (UT) and a group led by the Oak View Group (OVG) will build a world-class arena on campus that will be home to Texas Men's and Women's basketball games, graduations, concerts and other events. It is expected to be opened in 2021. The innovative 35-year agreement between UT and ArenaCo — which includes OVG, Live Nation, C3 Presents and Matthew McConaughey — will be groundbreaking in college athletics and provide a public benefit for UT and the city of Austin for decades to come.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2Auqinl via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction Moves Ahead on $270M Frisco Hospital

The Texas Health Hospital being constructed in Frisco, Texas, will be much more than a typical hospital. It is referred to as a medical campus because it will have a hospital and medical office building and it will share the site with Texas Health and University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. The sprawling campus will bring an acute care hospital and multispecialty clinic complex to a rapidly growing part of Collin County.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2Slmvzf via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Girders Set for Two South Mountain Freeway Interchanges

As the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway advances, bridge girders were installed last month at two of the 14 planned traffic interchanges, marking the first time on this Arizona Department of Transportation project that these massive support beams were set at two interchanges in the same week. Working overnight, crews with Connect 202 Partners, the developer building the South Mountain Freeway, placed 15 steel-reinforced concrete girders over 32nd Street near Pecos Road in Ahwatukee.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2AjJ3d1 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Benefactors Give $8M for UA Sports Center Construction

University of Arizona supporters Cole and Jeannie Davis have committed $8 million toward the construction of an indoor sports center, which will include a football practice field. The spacious, climate-controlled multipurpose facility will be used for training and conditioning for a variety of athletic programs, and will serve as a game-day hospitality area as part of an effort by Arizona Athletics to enhance the fan experience at football home games.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2Soq1cf via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

$200M Medical, Senior Living Campus Will Bring High-Paying Jobs to Mesa

On Dec. 10, the city of Mesa moved forward a plan for a 20-acre, multi-use, campus-style community at Crismon Road and Hampton Avenue. This $200 million project called GrandeVita, a Biocity Enterprise by Khangura Development, will allow seniors to "age in place" in a high-tech and innovative environment.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2AlLv2s via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

$6.5M Apache Trail Project Complete

With a project to resurface the roadway and construct improvements along a 17-mi. stretch of State Route 88 (Apache Trail) complete east of the Valley, the keys to safety on this historic, winding roadway remain obeying the speed limit, staying alert and not driving impaired. The Arizona Department of Transportation has finished $6.5 million worth of improvements that include paved vehicle pullouts, adjustments to several curves and replacement of some existing sections of old guardrail.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2Aj3RBs via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

EPA Awards Arizona $30.8M for Drinking Water, Wastewater Projects

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded more than $30.8 million to Arizona for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure improvements. "These funds will be used for numerous local projects that will boost the economy while improving water systems," said Mike Stoker, EPA Pacific Southwest regional administrator.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2EToQh5 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Celebrating 50 Years of Arizona's Water Conservation Project

Fifty years ago, the act authorizing the Central Arizona Water Conservation Project was signed, setting in motion a project that would take 20 years to complete and would dramatically improve life in the Arizona desert. Forty years after its completion, the engineering feat still draws people from all over the globe who come to study and marvel at it.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2CEP2e5 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company
Fifty years ago, the act authorizing the Central Arizona Water Conservation Project was signed, setting in motion a project that would take 20 years to complete and would dramatically improve life in the Arizona desert. Forty-years after its completion, the engineering feat still draws people from all over the globe who come to study and marvel at it.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2ESsk4l via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Australian Company Wants to Expand South Carolina Gold Mine

KERSHAW, S.C. (AP) - An Australian mining company wants to expand its mine in South Carolina because they have found more gold. OceanaGold said the new discovery "has significant value" but doesn't give specifics in requests to expand the Lancaster County mine in state and federal documents. Before opening the mine near Kershaw two years ago, OceanaGold said it thought there was up to $2 billion of gold in the area, according to The State newspaper.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2VedNVo via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Wanhua Picks La. for $1.25B Chemical Complex

On Nov. 16, Gov. John Bel Edwards and Wanhua Chemical Group Co. Ltd. executive Weiqi Hua announced the company will develop a $1.25 billion chemical manufacturing complex in the St. James Parish community of Convent, La. The 250-acre manufacturing site will be developed at the northwest corner of the intersection of Louisiana Highways 3125 and 3214, on the east bank of the Mississippi River with deep-draft river access and available rail service.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2EW028U via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Truck Bypass Aims at Easing Congestion

As truck traffic continues to increase in the U.S. 301 corridor in Starke, Bradford County, Fla., the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is spending $90 million to construct the 7.3-mi. Starke Alternate Truck Route, also known as the Starke 223 Bypass, to relieve traffic congestion both now and in the future.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2EStID3 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Jeff Martin Winter Auction Brings Live, Online Bidding

Jeff Martin Auctioneers held its annual two day Winter Construction Equipment & Truck Public Auction Dec. 12 and 13 at its permanent auction facility in Pelzer, S.C. The auction featured many types of construction equipment dump trucks, attachments and more. The bidders, both live and online, came from across the United States and a few foreign countries.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2ETWrIH via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

NCDOT Announces First Contract for Complete 540

The North Carolina Department of Transportation has awarded the first of three contracts for the Complete 540 project in southeastern Wake County. The NCDOT awarded the $403 million contract to Lane Blythe Construction Joint Venture of Charlotte Nov. 30 for the part of Complete 540 that will extend the Triangle Expressway from U.S.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2EQeFKd via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Doosan Portable Power Remanufactures Its 500th Unit

Prestige Gunite of Orlando installs the concrete shells for thousands of residential swimming pools every year, and, as its name implies, its preferred method is to spray the concrete. The pneumatic application of gunite depends on reliable, hard-working air compressors, and Prestige has discovered a cost-effective way to keep itself well-equipped while enjoying the peace of mind that only a factory warranty can provide.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2EThACD via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Fifteen Aging Bridges on the Erie Canal Set for Repair Work

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) - New York state will embark next year on a multi-year project that will make tens of millions of dollars in repairs to aging bridges spanning the Erie Canal in western New York. The Democrat and Chronicle of Rochester reported that the Department of Transportation will spend as much as $50 million to fix 15 trusses and lift bridges located in Monroe, Orleans and Wayne counties.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2CCsr1m via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Pa.'s Colonial Tree Service Spans States in Time of Need

Colonial Tree Service says it has come a long way since its initial days in Horsham, Pa., in 1995. Today, in 2018, the company also goes a long way to California, to Florida, to Puerto Rico and anywhere else in the United States where the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) needs assistance.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2TgjzEq via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Terex Finlay Hosts International Dealer Conference

Terex Finlay rolled out its heavy equipment in Jacksonville, Fla., Nov. 14 to 16 for its three-day international dealer conference and demo event. The Northern Ireland-based manufacturer, which has facilities in Louisville, Ky., and India, welcomed distributors from as far away as Japan, South Africa and Australia, as well as healthy contingents from Europe and the Americas.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2AsIw8L via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

North, South Korea Hold Groundbreaking Ceremony for Railway Project

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korean officials attended a groundbreaking ceremony Dec. 26, for an aspirational project to modernize North Korean railways and roads and connect them with the South. The ceremony at the North Korean border town of Kaesong came weeks after the Koreas conducted a joint survey on the northern railway sections they hope to someday link with the South.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2SngQsJ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

VIDEO: RIDOT Taps 'Bridge-In-A-Backpack' System for Replacement Project

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said it wrapped up its $3.6 million Railroad Avenue Bridge replacement project seven-months ahead of schedule due to the use of a "Bridge-In-A-Backpack" system developed at the University of Maine and commercially offered by Advanced Infrastructure Technologies.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2V9OCU6 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

After Delays, Egypt's New Mega-Museum Set to Open in 2020

CAIRO (AP) — On the Giza Plateau outside Cairo, thousands of Egyptians are laboring in the shadow of the pyramids to erect a monument worthy of the pharaohs. The Grand Egyptian Museum has been under construction for well over a decade and is intended to showcase Egypt's ancient treasures while drawing tourists to help fund its future development.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2Q3WAKu via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Pa.'s Colonial Tree Service Spans the States in Time of Need

Colonial Tree Service says it has come a long way since its initial days in Horsham, Pa., in 1995. Today, in 2018, the company also goes a long way to California, to Florida, to Puerto Rico and anywhere else in the United States where the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) needs assistance.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2AiytCP via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ritchie Bros. Holds December Auction in North East, Md.

More than 4,300 bidders participated online and in person at Ritchie Bros.' multi-million-dollar unreserved public equipment auction Dec. 19, 2018, in North East, Md. With bidders from 51 countries, approximately 87 percent of the equipment in the auction was sold to out-of-state buyers, from as far away as Russia, Nigeria and Taiwan.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2SmCDAH via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Brooks Tractor Expands, Upgrades Milwaukee Facility

Brooks Tractor, a 74-year-old equipment dealership with six locations across Wisconsin, advanced its mission to provide state-of-the-art service recently with the expansion of its Milwaukee facility. Improvements include a 7,260-sq.-ft. shop addition; an expanded parts warehouse; and a new wash bay; overhead lube system; parts dock; and 12-ton overhead crane.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2RnfDEE via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

'Farm-Born' Custom Made Products Celebrates 50 Years

Custom Made Products, a roller and scraper dealership and trucking company with 15 locations throughout Iowa, is celebrating its golden anniversary in 2018. Like many home-grown successes, the company started small. Back in 1968, Gary Naeve patented a front-mount fuel tank in response to a challenge he faced on his own Iowa farm.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2GHCciX via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Caterpillar Names Jason Conklin to Vice Presidency

Caterpillar has appointed Jason Conklin as vice president of global construction and infrastructure, effective Jan. 1. In addition, the board of directors announced it is changing the responsibilities of the company's senior officers to better serve the its global customer and dealer base. Conklin, currently industry region manager within GCI, joined Caterpillar as an intern in 1998 before moving into marketing and sales roles around the United States in various construction divisions.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2rVdMbN via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Doosan Infracore Opens N. American Distribution Center

Doosan Infracore North America LLC, a manufacturer of heavy construction equipment, recently opened a new 100,000-sq.-ft. parts distribution center serving its dealers and customers in the United States and Canada. Strategically located adjacent to the Doosan Infracore North America headquarters in Suwanee, Ga., approximately 30 mi.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2Cz0ZBE via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Larson Electronics Releases 5-Stage Skid Mount 3000W LED Light Plant with 30-Foot Mast

Larson Electronics, a Texas-based company with more than 40 years of experience spearheading the industrial lighting sector, announced the release of a five-stage skid mount LED light plant that produces 360,000 lumens of intense LED light, drawing just 3,000 watts. This unit's light boom can be extended to 30 ft.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2TdZM8C via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Yoder & Frey Draws Crowds to Popular Ashland Auction

Yoder & Frey held an auction in Ashland, Ohio, Dec. 6, the fourth this year at the popular auction site. Equipment up for bid included a variety of aggregates, construction, farming and forestry machines and equipment, as well as an extensive selection of used and late model excavators from the industry's leading manufacturers.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2CAkGJG via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

CBP Announces Border Wall Contract Awards

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), has awarded a contract to construct up to 14 miles of secondary wall and up to 15 miles of primary pedestrian replacement wall in California within the U.S. Border Patrol's (USBP) San Diego, Yuma and El Centro Sectors.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2T9OeDd via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Steel Prices Move Downward for First Time in 15 Months as Tariff Impact Decreases

Construction costs increase continued to slow in December, according to IHS Markit and the Procurement Executives Group (PEG). The current headline IHS Markit PEG Engineering and Construction Cost Index registered 53.0 this month, the lowest index figure for 2018. Although prices are still rising (the index remains above 50 for both materials and labor) increases have been less widespread in the last two months.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2Q357NU via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

MnDOT Highway Project Aims at Defeating Floods

The Minnesota Department of Transportation's (MnDOT) $31.4 million New Ulm Gateway Project is replacing two bridges — the Minnesota River and Front Street Bridges north of New Ulm — and constructing a new one at an interchange being built at Highways 14 and 15 and Nicollet County Road 21.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2Vb4aXK via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Border Wall Contract Awards in California

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), has awarded a contract to construct up to 14 miles of secondary wall and up to 15 miles of primary pedestrian replacement wall in California within the U.S. Border Patrol's (USBP) San Diego, Yuma and El Centro Sectors.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2Q356JQ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Energy Farms Rise on Windy Kansas Plains

A flat, dry portion of northwestern Kansas, where, just as in Oklahoma, "the wind comes sweeping down the plain," is the home of a pair of large turbine wind farms currently under construction. Each are designed to provide the local population and a couple major companies with clean, renewable energy.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2VbYL2o via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Alex Lyon & Son Holds 'One Owner' Auction in Illinois

Alex Lyon & Son held a one-owner, job-completion auction for Kordas Inc. Dec. 19 in Orland Park, Ill. The sale featured a selection of dump trailers, dump trucks, truck tractors and skid steers, as well as a utility truck, a rubber-tired loader, a tractor loader backhoe, a crawler loader and support equipment.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2rQKfQq via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bidders, Buyers Flock to Ritchie Bros.' Windy City Auction

More than 4,500 bidders participated online and in person at Ritchie Bros.' multimillion-dollar unreserved public equipment auction in Chicago on Dec. 18. With bidders from 41 countries, approximately 63 percent of the equipment in the auction was sold to out-of-state buyers from as far away as Egypt, Greece and the United Kingdom.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2Lz7yHw via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Football Great Don Beebe Speaks at Illinois Equipment Distributors' Dinner

The Illinois Equipment Distributors held its annual Holiday Dinner and 2019 Board of Directors induction meeting Dec. 7 in Addison Ill. Outgoing President Bob Jones thanked the rest of his outgoing 2018 board — Kevin Ridens, vice president; Joe Stack, treasurer; Jim McCann, first-year director; Tom Stern, second-year director; and Joe McKeon, associate director — for their contributions to a successful year.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2rTJt55 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Friends Mourn Passing of Jim Kissick, Co-Founder of Kissick Construction

Lloyd James "Jim" Kissick III, president and co-founder of Kissick Construction Company in Kansas City, Mo., passed away at his home in Leawood, Kan., on Dec. 8, 2018. He was 68. Mr. Kissick was born Sept. 4, 1950 in Kansas City, Mo., to Lloyd James Kissick Jr. and Mary Catherine (Bauers) Kissick. He was the only brother to his much-loved sisters, Karen, Connie, Susan and Kim.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2LAAwGP via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Charles Patterson Retires From Southeastern Equipment

Charles K. Patterson, president of Southeastern Equipment Co. Inc. , recently announced his retirement after 46 years with the company. Over his tenure, Patterson has held a variety of positions, including sales representative, branch manager, regional manager, and vice president, before becoming president in 2009.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2rTEjG6 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Southeastern Names Kurz N. Canton Branch Manager

Southeastern Equipment Co. Inc. has named Chris Kurz branch manager of its North Canton, Ohio, location. Kurz's responsibilities will include overseeing the sales, service and parts teams, and assuring customers receive excellent service in every area. "We are very fortunate to have Chris leading our North Canton branch," said Charlie Patterson, president of Southeastern Equipment.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2LAAu1F via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Engcon: Zero Tolerance for Dropped Buckets

"The tiltrotator that was the start of engcon back in 1990 came about because I wanted to solve a technical problem. Looking back a few decades later, I can see that a great deal has happened in the development of engcon, its business solutions and the product systems we provide worldwide. But I also know that we're far from finished.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2rTH5eD via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Manafort Brothers Donates 100 Bikes to Toys for Tots

The entire staff of Manafort Brothers Inc. brightened the holidays for local children in need by donating 100 new bicycles to the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots program to commemorate the company's 100th anniversary. The Marines picked up all of the bikes at the company headquarters in Plainville, Conn., on Dec.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2SgpwB4 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

GSSI Showcases Its Latest GPR Technology at World of Concrete

GSSI, a manufacturer of ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment, will be highlighting its latest GPR technology at the 2019 World of Concrete conference, to be held Jan. 21 to 25, 2019, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Booth #N1864. On display will be the StructureScan Mini XT all-in-one concrete inspection GPR system, the Palm XT miniaturized GPR antenna for the StructureScan Mini XT, and the UtilityScan GPR System.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2AavnRf via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Omasta Landscaping Chooses an SDLG Fleet for Snow Removal

OmastaLandscaping, founded in 1979is based in Hadley, Mass., and creates landscapes for homeowners, businesses and municipalities, including lawn installation, fertilization, irrigation and hardscapes, park renovations/construction and so much more. The company also specializes in snow removal during the winter months and relies on a fleet of wheel loaders from SDLG.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Gzzts5 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Certifications for Drill Rig Operators Introduced

The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) and the International Association for Foundation Drilling (ADSC) have jointly announced the introduction of a certification program for operators of drill rig equipment. Foundation drill rigs and anchor/micropile drill rigs represent specialized equipment used in the construction industry for drilling cylindrical holes in the earth.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ExS9FU via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Snow and Ice Handling Contracts Take the Fright Out of Winter

Sourcewell recently awarded contracts in the "Snow and Ice Handling Equipment" category through solicitation #080818. Sourcewell contracts are solicited across North America and competitively awarded on behalf of Sourcewell current and potential government and education member agencies. The weather may be frightful, but municipalities can take the winter season head on with the help of 18 new contracts awarded in the Snow and Ice Handling Equipment category at Sourcewell.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2A9QnYp via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Hirotec America to Build Facility in Fayetteville

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Hirotec America Inc. officials announced Dec. 17 that the automotive supplier will construct a new manufacturing facility in Fayetteville. Hirotec America, a member of the Japan-based Hirotec Group, will invest around $40 million and create more than 100 jobs in Lincoln County over the next three years.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2LuZDeb via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Shelby Announces $26M in USDOT Grants to State

U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) announced Dec. 7 that the U.S. Department of Transportation will award grants of $14 million each for highway infrastructure improvements in the cities of Decatur and Cullman. The grants are made available as part of the DOT Better Utilizing Investment to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant program, which focuses on economic development and infrastructure upgrades.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2rLAcfk via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Terex Advance to Unveil Newly Designed Cab at World Of Concrete

Terex Advance and Terex Bid-Well will exhibit at World of Concrete from Jan. 22 to 25, 2019, at the Las Vegas Convention Centre. Booth C5174will be the location for the showcase of their equipment, as well as equipment from Terex Washing Systems and EvoQuip. Terex Advance front-discharge mixers have led the industry with cutting-edge innovation and superior engineering that helps improve your bottom line, according to the manufacturer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2LtEiC2 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Westervelt Plans New Mill Construction in Clarke County

Gov. Kay Ivey and officials of Tuscaloosa-based Westervelt Co. recently announced that the company will build a new lumber mill in Clarke County, creating 125 jobs. The 134-year-old Alabama company is expanding its wood products manufacturing business through the construction of the new facility, which will produce Southern yellow pine lumber.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2rLs9PH via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mammoet Makes Port Crane Move Happen

Mammoet was approached by Termont Montréal Inc. to relocate a port crane from one of its terminals to another one, 1.5 miles away. Originally, the request was to load out the port crane onto a barge and ship it to its new location. This was because port operators positioned between Termont's two terminals had safety concerns about moving the crane through their properties.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2LqXd02 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

PennDOT Announces Replacement of More Than 500 Poor Spans

A significant project to replace 558 poor-condition bridges statewide is nearly complete, with 511 completed and open to traffic in the state's public-private partnership (P3) for bridges, the Rapid Bridge Replacement project, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Leslie S. Richards said.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2rMFZRJ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Silicon Valley East: Google Plans $1B Expansion

Silicon Valley is becoming Silicon Nation. Google announced Dec. 17 it will spend more than $1 billion to build a new office complex in New York City that will allow the Internet search giant to double the number of people it employs there. It is the tech industry's latest major expansion beyond the Seattle-San Francisco Bay corridor.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2EA9PRh via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Repairing the Longest Tunnel in the World

Considered the largest and most complex repair project in the 176-year history of New York City's drinking water supply, a $1 billion effort is under way to repair two areas of leakage within the 85-mile Delaware Aqueduct. The primary leak will be eliminated through construction of a 2.5-mi. bypass tunnel, being drilled below the Hudson River from Newburgh to Wappinger.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2EGl23B via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

More Than 2,300 Bidders Participate Online, in Person

More than 2,300 bidders participated online and in person at Ritchie Bros.' multi-million-dollar unreserved public equipment auction Dec, 17, 2018, in North Franklin, Conn. With bidders from 37 countries, approximately 77 percent of the equipment in the auction was sold to out-of-state buyers from as far away as Mexico, Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BvUZrH via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Tech School Receives 'Gold Rush' Haul Truck from Volvo CE

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has donated an articulated haul truck to train future equipment operators at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute (LCTI) in Schnecksville, Pa. The Volvo A35D hauler had been used on Discovery Channel's "Gold Rush" television series and will now serve as a training tool for high school students enrolled in the institute's Heavy Equipment Operations and Preventive Maintenance program.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2QFOUn4 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

$90M Plaza Modernization Project at Lewiston-Queenston Bridge Begins

Sen. Chuck Schumer and the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission (NFBC) officially announced the commencement of construction activity on Phase Two of the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge's U.S. Customs Plaza modernization as part of a major three phase project to enhance operational efficiency and functionality at one of the busiest ports of entry along the U.S.-Canada border.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BuAX0H via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ben Dutton Retires From ECA After 43-Year Career

Ben Dutton retired from Equipment Corporation of America (ECA) in December 2018 after more than 43 years spent climbing through the ranks within the leading distributor of foundation construction equipment. His large personality and commitment to serving others have left a mark throughout the global foundation industry.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PS9paG via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

DelDOT: 'We Will Continue to Engage Public on I-95 Project'

The following is a letter from Delaware Secretary of Transportation to the people of Delaware concerning the I-95 project: I-95 through Wilmington was completed in 1964, and like any 50-year-old structure, requires maintenance and repair. Beginning in 2021, the Delaware Department of Transportation will be doing just that.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2UXC5mt via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Work Begins on $60M Faith and Liberty Discovery Center

Construction has begun on the Faith and Liberty Discovery Center, and the $60 million attraction on Independence Mall is slated to open in 2020, American Bible Society officials announced. Expected to draw 250,000 visitors annually, the Faith and Liberty Discovery Center will feature unprecedented technology to demonstrate how the Bible has changed those who changed America.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PVsEk0 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Sullivan Auctioneers Launches eTractor.com, Powered by Proxibid

Proxibid and Sullivan Auctioneers, a large real estate and farm machinery auctioneer, launched eTractor.com. eTractor.com provides trusted online equipment solutions, offering live auctions, timed auctions and an equipment marketplace from Sullivan Auctioneers and its network of trusted sellers, all in one place, and leveraging Proxibid's Powered By solution.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2V0GHbp via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Gov. Justice Announces $40M in Grant Funding for Road Work

Gov. Jim Justice announced Dec. 6 that West Virginia will receive $40 million through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Better Utilizing Investment to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grants. These grants are designated by the Federal Government for use by the West Virginia Department of Transportation on two major projects: a bypass around Berkeley Springs in Morgan County, and construction of approximately 10 miles of Corridor H, a four-lane expressway in Tucker County that is part of the Appalachian Development Highway System.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BxN799 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

$9B Worth of Mobile Construction Cranes to Be Sold in 2018

Manufacturers in the mobile construction cranes market are investing in the research and development activities to develop robot cranes and introduce new technology. Adoption of new technology is enabling mobile construction cranes to be energy efficient, and compact. However, mobile construction cranes market worldwide is facing challenges due to the skilled labor shortage and increased cost of labor.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2QJOa0i via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Five Star Equipment Creates New Positions; Promotes McGuire, Bishop

As part of an ongoing effort to ensure sustainable, profitable growth, Five Star Equipment has created the new positions of corporate sales manager and forestry and key accounts manager. Both positions have been filled through employee promotions. Brian McGuire has been named the forestry and key accounts manager.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BwQdKt via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

DVAED Holds Annual Holiday Party; Nominates 2019 Officers

The Delaware Valley Associated Equipment Distributors (DVAED) held its Holiday Party Dec. 6, 2018 at the Blue Bell Inn, Blue Bell, Pa. Here, Don Zajick (R), chief financial officer of Norris Sales Inc. , nominates DVAED officers (L-R) Ted McKeon, president of Construction Equipment Guide and DVAED secretary; Bill Cummings, sales manager of Norris Sales and DVAED treasurer; Jeff Tulish, branch manager of Stephenson Equipment and incoming DVAED president; Tim Dewey, site manager of Hunyady Auction Company and outgoing DVAED president; and Dan Fackler, sales manager, Asphalt Care Equipment and DVAED vice president.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2EA4tWc via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

First Metso Valves with 3D Printed Parts Shipped to a Customer

Metso has delivered the first valves with 3D printed parts from its Helsinki plant. The valves include 3D printed metal components that allow the valves to perform in a particularly demanding application where they need to withstand numerous fast open-close cycles without maintenance. "We are at the forefront of using 3D printing in valve applications, having started testing the suitability of 3D printing technologies for metal components already years ago.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2EFPHxM via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Vögele Introduces New Easy-to-Use ErgoPlus 3 App for Paver Operators

Joseph Vögele AG is further extending its range of service and training options for users: using a specially developed app and the associated web special, jobsite professionals can now get to grips with the ErgoPlus 3 operating concept quickly and easily with the aid of numerous animations. Repositioning, positioning, adjusting the screed, retrieving paving programs: to achieve optimum paving results and efficient job site processes, paver operators need to know precisely when to use which operating functions and which automatic functions will make their work simpler and faster.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2EA9aiQ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

J.J. Kane Acquires Ken Porter Auctions

J.J. Kane Auctioneers has acquired Ken Porter Auctions (KPA) effective immediately.KPA has been serving customers in the southwest region for more than 50 years. It specializes in government, municipal, construction and utility equipment sales. By adding KPA to its auction network, J.J. Kane will be able to better serve its customers in the Southern California and Arizona markets, according to the company.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2EGwPyF via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

John Deere Makes Snow, Debris Cleanup Easy With New Angle, Pickup Brooms

John Deere is updating its line of Worksite Pro attachments with three new angle and five new pickup brooms. The BA72C, BA84C and BA96C angle brooms and the BP72C, BP84C, BR60C, BR72C and BR84C pickup brooms were designed for effortless cleanup in turf, snow and construction applications. Like all Worksite Pro attachments, these angle brooms are optimized to work with John Deere skid steers and compact track loaders.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Ey4nyc via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Lorusso Holds Mecalac, Engcon, Hyundai Demo Event

Lorusso Heavy Equipment held a hands-on demo day Dec. 1, 2018, near its facility in Walpole, Mass. The event spotlighted the Mecalac 8-MCR earthmover equipped with an Engcon tilt rotating system. In addition, other models of the Engcon product line were available for a test drive along with various models of Hyundai excavators and wheel loaders.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2EFbO7C via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Amazon Fulfillment Center Rises Near Birmingham

A $325 million fulfillment center being built by Amazon will have a dramatic impact on the city of Bessemer, Ala., when it opens in 2019. The online retail giant is constructing the 855,000-sq.-ft. building just outside of Birmingham, providing new opportunities to the community. "We are thrilled to bring our first fulfillment center to the state of Alabama, creating 1,500 full-time jobs," said Mark Stewart, Amazon's vice president of North America customer fulfillment.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2GF2B0K via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Arkansas DOT Works to Ease Congestion on I-630

In an effort to ease congestion, the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is overseeing an $87 million expansion project on Interstate 630 in Little Rock. Work began in July, with an expected completion date of January 2020. "This project is important because in order for the Big Rock Interchange to fully function as it was designed, this section of I-630 must be widened," said ARDOT spokesperson Danny Straessle.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2SZb9AW via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

$631M Interchange Under Way on I-5

A $631M project is considered as a big step toward reducing traffic on Interstate 5 in southern Los Angeles and northern Orange counties. Known as the Valley View Avenue Interchange Project, work is centered in La Mirada and spans 1.5 mi. of I-5. It is part of major I-5 improvements in Los Angeles and Orange counties.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ScBKuC via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

OCTA Plans for $43B Investment in Transportation

The Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors has approved a $43.4 billion plan that will serve as a blueprint for how people move throughout the county for the next two decades and beyond. OCTA, the county's transportation planning agency, develops a Long-Range Transportation Plan every four years, taking into consideration changing demographics and anticipated growth in travel demand.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2SbcSmG via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

$1.5B Gate Expansion at Denver Intl. Under Way

As the nation's fifth-busiest airport, Denver International Airport (DEN) is in critical need of more space. Construction crews are currently on site laying the groundwork for a $1.5 billion gate expansion project that comes not a moment too soon. "The airport was originally designed for 50 million annual passengers, and last year we surpassed 61 million" said Mark Adams, senior director of development at DEN.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2A3Av9J via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Apple Invests $1B in Austin Campus

Apple announced a major expansion of its operations in Austin, Texas, on Dec. 13 including an investment of $1 billion to build a new campus in North Austin. The company also announced plans to establish new sites in Seattle, San Diego and Culver City, Calif., and expand in cities across the United States including Pittsburgh, New York and Boulder, Colo., over the next three years, with the potential for additional expansion elsewhere in the United States over time.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2SbdQPU via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Unsung Heroes of California Wildfires

On the morning of Nov. 8, Nolan Merrifield, senior equipment operator of the Butte County, Calif., Public Works Department, headed up into the foothills above Paradise to do some roadwork. Midway there, Merrifield turned and saw a plume of smoke, then he got a call. "My boss said things are not going good," said Merrifield, a heavy equipment operator of nearly 30 years.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2EEq8Nz via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

MDT Changes Course of $25M Road Project Due to Old Olive Branch Mine

When the Montana Department of Transportation set out to reroute some outdated stretches of Interstates 15-90, it encountered an unexpected landmark. Located between the westbound and eastbound bridges, both built in the 1960s and considered "functionally obsolete" was an old, abandoned mine, dubbed the Olive Branch mine.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Ewjbxg via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Rail Project at Port of Long Beach Wins $14M Grant

The Port of Long Beach has been awarded a $14 million grant to help pay for construction of a planned rail project that will increase efficiency while reducing traffic congestion on local streets and freeways. The grant is from the Trade Corridor Enhancement Program, which helps pay for improvements to freight corridors across California using designated transportation funds from Senate Bill 1 and the National Highway Freight Program.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ECFHFG via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Genoa Announces $229M Project to Replace Collapsed Bridge

MILAN (AP) — Genoa's mayor on Tuesday announced that a $229 million project by hometown architect Renzo Piano inspired by a naval ship has been chosen to replace the Morandi Bridge that collapsed last summer, killing 43 people. The project will be carried out by three Italian firms, construction firm Salini Impregilo, state-run shipbuilder Fincantieri's infrastructure subsidiary and the Italferr state railway subsidiary, which will be charged with engineering aspects.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Ewj6cW via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

DeFazio Looks Ahead to Infrastructure Bill, National VMT Pilot

With the political winds on Capitol Hill due to shift in 2019, key Congressional Democrats are already looking ahead to a year in which they hope to pass a major infrastructure bill, introduce a national vehicle miles travelled (VMT) pilot, and connect a national infrastructure program to the fight against climate change.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2EBJx1P via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ritchie Bros. Sells More Than $60M of Equipment in Texas

Ritchie Bros. finished strong with its tenth and final Texas auction of 2018, selling more than 4,150 equipment items and trucks for more than $60 million in Fort Worth over two days. More than 5,850 people from 58 countries registered to bid in the Dec. 11 to 12 auction, including more than 4,500 people registering to bid online.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2SaKEIT via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

OTC Awards $105M Contract — Largest in State History

Motorists should begin preparing their Off Broadway alternate routes before the next phase of the I-235/U.S.-77 corridor widening and reconstruction at the I-44 interchange in spring 2019. The Oklahoma Transportation Commission awarded an up to $105 million contract to Allen Contracting Inc. of Oklahoma City at its Dec.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2A5MZ0K via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mammoet Moves Historic Building for Pier 70 Project

Mammoet recently completed the successful transport of a 192.5-ton steel building frame as part of the Pier 70 revitalization project in San Francisco. The building frame was moved to a temporary storage location, where it will be housed while the historic pier undergoes renovations. Originally the plan was to cut the building frame into separate pieces to be moved into storage, before being moved back to the pier and reassembled once renovations were complete.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2EwAjmH via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bomag's New Paving Training Programs Help Operators, Companies Get the Most From Their Equipment

For asphalt contractors to be successful in today's competitive paving market, paver and roller operators must acquire a deep knowledge of the equipment's features and put this knowledge into practice at the job site. With long-time equipment operators retiring at a high rate, the next generation of operators must receive extensive in-depth training on the equipment in order to meet project specifications without costly rework, so companies can maximize equipment return on investment.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2UXItKL via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

40 More Transportation Project Professionals Are Now 'Safety Certified' 

Forty professionals from 17 companies or agencies representing 11 states have earned the "Safety Certification for Transportation Project Professionals" (SCTPP) credential over the past six months, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Foundation announced Dec. 18. The certification is valid for three years.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2SVytPY via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Equipment Industry Experts Launch Consultancy

Fortis, a professional consultancy and provider of asset management and monitoring solutions for rental companies and fleet owners across the equipment industry, announced its official launch. The Fortis executive team will be led by Josh Mosko, founder and CEO. "Together, we possess more than a century of asset management and telematics expertise in the rental and equipment industry," said Mosko.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2GBvcEa via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

How McNeil Team Uses Drones for ALTA Land Surveying, Management

McNeil Engineering, a Sandy, Utah-based engineering firm makes use of a drone in ALTA Land Surveying projects and more, all to the benefit of its clients and customers. Drones are still a curiosity to many people, who associate them with military use and recreational purposes — and sometimes spying on the neighbors.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2CjzbBo via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Placing Largest Beams in State

Forterra Structural Precast crews are loading up 203-ft.-long, 225,000 lb. concrete beams. The beams are the longest precast beams in the state and will be placed on the Technology Corridor project in Lehi. The beams were then transported on the highway to the work zone. UDOT urges the public to drive carefully around construction equipment and through work zones, especially in inclement weather.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2SXhKvF via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Lawmakers Eye Surplus to Fund New State Prison

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) The Utah Legislature voted unanimously on Dec. 3 to allocate $235 million to the construction of a new state prison in Salt Lake City. Lawmakers had already authorized up to $285 million in bonding for the prison relocation project, said Sen. Jerry Stevenson, R-Layton. But new state revenue numbers released Dec.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2CjQwtZ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

$150M Spanish Fork Hospital Coming in 2020

Expected to open in just more than two years, a 30-bed medical facility under construction in south Utah County will offer a variety of services to patients and visitors, along with a stunning view of the local landscape. Intermountain's Spanish Fork Hospital will sit on approximately 45 acres east of I-15 and north of U.S.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2SdEaJu via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

SR 30 Final Environmental Statement Now Available

The Utah Department of Transportation announces the release of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS), and the official Record of Decision (ROD) for proposed improvements to State Route 30 between SR 252 (1000 West) in Logan and SR 23 in Petersboro. The ROD constitutes UDOT's approval of the Highway Action Alternative and the Separate Pedestrian and Bike Path Alternative (Selected Alternatives) as described in the SR 30 FEIS and Section 4 (f) Evaluation (Final EIS).... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BqhjmK via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Sunroc Acquires Tri-County Concrete, Retains Employees

Sunroc Corporation (Sunroc), a construction services company serving Utah, Idaho and Wyoming, announced it has closed on the asset acquisition of Roosevelt-based concrete company, Tri-County Concrete. The acquisition will amplify Sunroc's current service area in Utah, making the company among the largest sand and gravel, ready-mixed concrete and construction service companies in Utah.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2QBBJDA via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

USACE Plans Jetty Projects Along Oregon Coast

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently held an Oregon Coast Jetties Industry Day, gearing up for a series of jetty and breakwater projects expected to keep construction crews working through 2022. The projects include the complete rehabilitation of three jetties at the mouth of the Columbia River; repair of the Tillamook Jetties; the Coos Bay North Jetty; and the Port Orford breakwater.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BsySTb via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Driving a 60 Ton Hauler? That's Child's Play

Bringing construction to life in the imaginations of children around the world, the 1:16 toy model of Volvo CE's A60H articulated hauler provides children with the "real-world" experience of handling one of the industry's top heavyweight machines. With a payload capacity of 55,000 kg and a body volume of 33.6 cu m, the A60H is an engineering powerhouse — the biggest articulated hauler in Volvo CE's range, in fact.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2QCGqgh via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Wood Makes Comeback as Mass Timber Projects Thrive

Despite a few setbacks, tall wood building construction is thriving in the United States and beyond. As of June 2018, more than 400 mass timber projects have been completed or are in the design stage, according to WoodWorks, which provides education and free project support for commercial and multi-family wood buildings.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BsyWCe via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Four New Bangerter Interchanges Near Completion

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) announced that major construction is complete on four new interchanges along Bangerter Highway, and a project to build the next three interchanges at 6200 South, 10400 South and 12600 South, will begin in 2020. All lanes and ramps have now opened at the interchanges on Bangerter Highway at 5400 South, 7000 South, 9000 South and 11400 South.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2QHBSp1 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Metso Signs Distribution Agreement for Czech Republic, Slovakia Waste Recycling Market

Metso has signed a non-exclusive distribution agreement with Arcon Machinery a.s. for the Czech and Slovakian market areas. The agreement covers the countries of Czech Republic and Slovakia for sales of Metso's waste recycling equipment and services for fine-, mobile- and pre-shredders. "Our cooperation with Arcon will strengthen Metso's waste recycling position in the interesting CEE market.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Br018U via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Team on Its Way — Arena Construction Begins in Seattle

SEATTLE (AP) The celebration outside the building Seattle's NHL team will eventually call home Dec. 5 came with all the formality of a groundbreaking event with the principals taking turns giving remarks and ceremonially shoveling dirt. It also came with a new price tag even higher than what was stated a day earlier when Seattle was awarded the NHL's 32nd franchise.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2QDv1Ny via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kenworth of Central Florida Donates Concrete Mixer for World of Concrete Auction

The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program — a business intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management —announced that Kenworth and Kenworth of Central Florida have once again donated a 2019 Kenworth T880S truck with a Con-Tech Manufacturing bridge-formula rear-discharge BridgeKing mixer for the annual CIM Auction at World of Concrete.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BsZS4Y via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

WSDOT's Largest Wildlife Bridge Nears Completion

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is completing work on a wildlife bridge along I-90 near Snoqualmie Pass. The 35-ft.-tall, 66-ft.-wide bridge is currently the largest in the state and is meant to reduce traffic accidents involving humans and animals. For more information about this bridge project, visit I-90 Creates Safe Passage for Humans, Animals.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2QHBW8f via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

WVU Children's Breaks Ground on $150M Tower at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in West Virginia

A three-year project by WVU Hospitals involves the construction of a new eight-story tower dedicated to WVU Medicine Children's at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, W. Va. Announced in November 2017, the tower is expected to be open in 2020. It is valued at $150 million. A total of $60 million is coming from a capital campaign, and the remainder will be funded by WVU Hospitals.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Bru5Bl via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Idaho Airports Receive Nearly $53M in Federal, State Grants for Improvements

Federal Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants of about $39.5 million will help seven primary (commercial) airports across the state with needed improvements to their passenger and aviation facilities. In addition, AIP grants of almost $10 million will help 18 medium and small General Aviation airports across Idaho maintain and improve their aviation facilities.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2QBvNum via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Minnesota Sen. Klobuchar Talks Workforce at Felling Trailers

In late October, Felling Trailers Inc.'s Litchfield location became part of the itinerary of Minnesota U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar's Central Minnesota Manufacturing road trip. While touring Felling's production facility in Litchfield, Klobuchar spoke with Felling Trailers' ownership and management about issues such as health care and workforce shortages that the company, like many manufacturers, is facing.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2GpYl5j via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ritchie Bros. Wins Multiple Leadership Awards in Its 60th Anniversary Year

Ritchie Bros. is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2018 with multiple leadership awards for members of its executive team. Chief Executive Officer Ravi Saligram recently was recognized as B.C. CEO of the Year (Enterprise Category) by Business in Vancouver and as one of the Executives of the Year by the Best in Biz Awards (Bronze Winner).... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ChXmA1 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Virginia Governor Taps VDOT To Lead 'Zero Death' Initiative

The Virginia Department of Transportation, along with the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, Virginia State Police, and other state agencies, is being tasked to lead a statewide effort to join the Toward Zero Deaths or TZD movement, which includes a new website, www.TZDVA.org. TZD is a national effort focused on changing driver behavior and improving highway safety, with a goal of ultimately reducing the number of traffic-related serious injuries or deaths to zero, explained Virginia Gov.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2A5zDS7 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Genie Adds Five to North American Sales Team

Responding to increasing demands for aerial equipment and solutions in North America, Genie has expanded its sales team to includeNate Alonzo, Jon Cotts, Connor Dugan, Matt Fitzsimmons and Max Izotov. These team members will support all Genie products and services, working to meet customers' equipment needs, developing new growth opportunities and focusing on customers' business goals.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2S64N2T via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kubota's Todd Stucke Elected to AEM Board of Directors

Todd Stucke, senior vice president of marketing, product support and strategic projects of Kubota Tractor Corporation, has been elected to serve on the board of directors as 2019 treasurer of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), the North American-based international trade group for the off-road equipment manufacturing industry (agriculture, construction, forestry, mining and utility sectors), as well as the 2019 Ag Sector Board.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2A5zAFV via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Study: Contractors Greatly Prefer Tracked Asphalt Pavers

According to Fact.MR estimates, the asphalt pavers market will witness volume sales of more than 34,600 units in 2018, a marginal growth from 2017. Overall growth of the market is driven by: Use of predictive maintenance systems in construction equipment to prevent downtime and reduce operating costs Improved fleet management with different financing and equipment acquisition options Development of efficient asphalt pavers with improved screed operations and maneuverable paving width Fact.MR shows that expansion and improvements in road infrastructure are the prime fillips responsible for asphalt paver sales in the construction equipment market.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ChMrWZ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

GOMACO to Unveil GT-3600 Curb, Gutter Machine at World of Concrete

GOMACO's new Xtreme GT-3600 curb and gutter machine will be displayed for the first time ever in GOMACO's booth in the Central Hall at World of Concrete 2019. The GT-3600 was the first three-track machine to slipform a 24-in. radius, and now, with the Xtreme package on board, tight-radius paving is easier and more efficient than ever before.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2SRjmqX via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kinshofer P-Series Orange Peel Grapples Handle Heavier Loads, Increase Efficiency

Kinshofer, a global manufacturer of excavator and loader crane attachments, offers an extensive range of excavator orange peel grapples for scrap, demolition, loading and unloading applications. The P-Series hydraulic system is fully enclosed and protected, reducing the risk of damage to hoses and other components.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ChlEKD via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Army Corps Dedicates $41M to Deepen S.C. Harbor

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nov. 21 announced the release of more than $40 million to help deepen a South Carolina harbor, bringing total federal funding for the project to $108 million thus far. The Army Corps announced that it was dedicating $41.4 million to deepen the Charleston Harbor to 52 ft., a project that will make it the deepest on the East Coast.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2SRjird via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bridge Expansion Tests Crews' Ingenuity

A $409.6 million bridge and highway project under way in Chesapeake, Va., constitutes the largest design-build contract awarded by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to date. The work involves improvements and expanded capacity along nearly 9 mi. of I-64 and the creation of a new fixed-span bridge with 100-ft.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PNbl4A via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Terex AC 500-2 Lifts Ventilation System at Montparnasse Station

In order to lift a blower weighing approximately 2.2 tons onto the roof of the Montparnasse Station in Paris for its customer Axima, crane service provider Ponticelli Frères had to face a whole series of challenges: Little space, the need to navigate a tricky traffic situation in the metropolis, and an incredibly small window of time to complete the lift.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2UQCw28 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Amazon Plans $230M Operations Center in Nashville

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe recently announced that Amazon will invest more than $230 million to establish a new Operations Center of Excellence in downtown Nashville. As part of Amazon's investment, the company will create 5,000 high-paying jobs in Davidson County, representing the single largest jobs commitment made by a company in Tennessee's history.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PJhfU6 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Doosan Portable Power Introduces G400WCU-T4F Mobile Generator

Doosan Portable Power has added the G400WCU-T4F mobile generator to its product line. The range-topping G400 model is the most powerful generator in the Doosan line, with a prime power rating of 402 kVA (322 kW), packaged in a compact footprint to meet a broad range of applications. Powered by a Tier IV-Final Cummins QSG12, 513-hp diesel engine, the power-dense G400 delivers reliable performance with class-leading motor-starting capability.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Bs3yE3 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Power Equipment Promotes Two in Growing Markets

Power Equipment Company, a part of the Bramco family of companies, has announced the promotions of Mike Luster and Darryl Thompson to vice president, regional sales managers. Luster will continue to develop machine sales throughout the middle Tennessee region, while Thompson will oversee the sales efforts in western Tennessee, northern Mississippi and eastern Arkansas regions.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2QAWdML via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Florida DOT, Archer Western Construction Receive 2018 Sustainability Award

ACPA presented the 2018 Sustainable Practices Award to the Florida Department of Transportation and Archer Western Construction in recognition of the innovative design-build team which proposed, engineered, and built a 16-ft. wide full-depth concrete shoulder to serve as an emergency lane along State Route 98 in Jacksonville.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Buzese via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Lane Construction Earns $260M N.C. Highway Contract

The Lane Construction Corporation, the United States subsidiary of Salini Impregilo Group, has won a $260 million highway contract in North Carolina to make final improvements to the I-77/I-40 Interchange in Iredell County. Lane was selected as the best value proposer for the design-build contract to widen Interstates 40 and 77 from four lanes to eight for approximately 7.4 mi., and to improve the system connection by designing and constructing a partial turbine interchange.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2QyzqB6 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Florida Tops ABC Rankings of States Favoring Business

Associated Builders and Contractors on Nov. 28 released its 2018 Merit Shop Scorecard, an annual state ranking based on policies and programs that encourage open competition, education and job growth, and award construction contracts based solely on merit, regardless of labor affiliation. Florida topped the list this year, vaulting from ninth position in 2017 to first based on the state's free-enterprise and open-competition approach to the construction sector, increased career and technical education opportunities and job growth rates.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BnRJie via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

JM Wood Hosts Two-Day Auction in Montgomery

JM Wood Auction held a two-day auction at its headquarters facility in Montgomery, Ala., on Dec. 5 and 6. It was the company's final sale of 2018. The auction, which featured equipment from Alabama Power Company, Flint Equipment, Alabama Counties/Cities and more than 250 other sources, generated $22 million in sales, including $4.3 million in online sales.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PH1xZD via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

American Concrete Pavement Association's 2018 Lifetime Pavement Recognition Award

The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) has recognized two long-life pavements with the association's Lifetime Pavement Recognition Award. The City of Boulder, Colo., was in recognized with an award for a four-block section of Mapleton Avenue, a location of great importance to a vibrant city.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2UQAoHz via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ACPA Presents Hartmann-Hirschman-Egan Award to Don Detwiler

Don Detwiler, chairman of New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co. Inc. , was named the recipient of the 2018 Hartmann-Hirschman-Egan (HHE) Award, one of the American Concrete Pavement Association's (ACPA's) highest and most coveted awards. The award recognized Detwiler's long-standing commitment to advancing technology, and in turn producing high quality of concrete pavements.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PH1vAZ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ritchie Bros.' Auction Attracts Bidders From 51 Countries

More than 3,500 bidders participated online and in person at Ritchie Bros.' multimillion-dollar unreserved public equipment auction in Atlanta, Ga., on Dec. 6. With bidders from 51 countries, approximately 74 percent of the equipment in the auction was sold to out-of-state buyers from as far away as Egypt, Ireland and Singapore.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2UOIS1O via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Wisconsin Town Named Recipient of Halm Presidential Award

The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) has named the Village of Kimberly, Wis., as the 2018 recipient of the Harold J. Halm Presidential Award. ACPA recognized the Village for achieving the remarkable milestone of 100 percent concrete roads. This achievement reflects the Village administration's long-standing policy to build streets and roads to last, and to pass along these benefits to the taxpayers through quality pavements, lower street maintenance costs and a better quality of life through other village services.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2zRhAz5 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Jason Weiss Named 2018 Marlin J. Knutson Award Recipient

ACPA presented the 2018 Marlin J. Knutson Award for Technical Achievement to Jason Weiss, head of the school of civil and construction engineering at Oregon State University. Weiss was recognized for fundamental advancement of concrete pavement durability through applied research, including application of the ring and dual-ring tests; resistivity test, and most notably the "formation factor." Some of Weiss' notable technical achievements are important components of the "Performance Engineered Mixtures" program, and are enabling the FHWA, state DOTs, and industry to work collaboratively to develop the next generation specification for concrete pavement quality assurance, according to ACPA.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2rzuj4N via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Caterpillar Board of Directors Elects CEO Jim Umpleby as Chairman

The board of directors of Caterpillar Inc. elected Jim Umpleby, the company's chief executive officer, to the additional position of chairman of the board. Umpleby has been a member of the board and chief executive officer since Jan. 1, 2017. Dave Calhoun, who has served as non-executive chairman since April 1, 2017, will remain on the board as presiding director.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Gcx6uU via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

How Common Sense Helped Fuel a Revolution

When Jon Wybar and his business partner ventured into the recycling industry in 2004, they started with one location, their own two hands and a lot of hard work. The initial goal was only to recycle drywall, as that was the inspiration behind their company: Revolution Recovery. "It was a little bit just common sense," said Wyba.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ryAdmK via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Long Island's Atlas Asphalt Expands Its Machinery Fleet From All Island Equipment

Atlas Asphalt, a masonry and asphalt paving company located in Deer Park, N.Y., has been serving residential and commercial customers in Nassau and Suffolk counties for 32 years. Owner Ron Cianuciulli's efforts are supported by his sons, Tyler and Jordan, who have recently joined the firm on a full-time basis, his sister Dena and 50 employees.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Gcx0U4 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Minnich Machine-Mounted Dowel Pin Drills Maximize Safety

Minnich Manufacturing's A3/A6 machine-mounted drills maximize productivity and safety on patchwork jobs. Featuring up to six drills, these pneumatically powered units can be mounted to an excavator, backhoe or skid-steer loader to form a self-contained and highly mobile drilling solution for full-depth repair.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2EhbI5g via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Fecon Introduces Stage-5 Compliant FTX300 Mulching Tractor 

Fecon's Stage-5 compliant FTX300 mulching tractor is a low-ground pressure (3.9 psi) tractor featuring an oscillating undercarriage with 30 in. track shoes, providing balanced traction in hard or soft conditions. A spacious cab features air suspension and a heated seat, as well as a new larger touchscreen IQAN display, and keyless ignition with security, for operator comfort and control.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2EvNQvJ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Boston's Historic Watertown Arsenal Transforms Into Mixed-Use Arsenal Yards

A historic renovation that will create a unique urban street environment is unfolding in Watertown, Mass. Arsenal Yards, Boston's new mixed-use destination development, will offer a variety of shops, local and regional restaurants, office space, housing and entertainment venues. "East End Watertown abuts two of New England's most culturally and economically significant cities – Boston and Cambridge — bringing the best of Greater Boston together to create a unique destination," said Justin MacEachern, director of construction, Boylston Properties.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2EkBUMk via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Paul Curry Named New Training Manager at Link-Belt Cranes

Paul Curry has been named training manager at Link-Belt Cranes. Curry will be responsible for managing and directing all aspects of Link-Belt training programs, including the Preferred Technician Training Program, Master Technician Training Program, sales training, parts training and factory training.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Gof5do via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

South Korea Battery Company Plans $1.67B Plant Investment

SK Innovation, a South Korea-based developer of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, announced it will create more than 2,000 jobs and invest $1.67 billion to build a new electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing plant in Georgia. SK Innovation, which is part of SK Group, is making the investment to better compete in the growing global EV battery market.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2RZSSn6 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Georgia DOT Gears Up for Colder, Wetter Winter

Winter weather preparation has been a topic of discussion since Thanksgiving, supplies are stockpiled, brine is ready, crews are on call and the snow-removal fleet has expanded — the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is prepared for winter. The department has more than 385 snow removal units that are ready to be deployed across the state at a moment's notice.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2RVIz3l via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Flint Construction Cuts Ribbon at New Valdosta Facility

Flint Construction & Forestry Division held an open house at the company's Valdosta, Ga., location Nov. 2. The event served as the grand opening of the branch with members of the local Chamber of Commerce and other dignitaries from the Valdosta area coming out for the official ribbon cutting.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2QuKyPH via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Atlanta Children's Healthcare Unveils $1.58B Campus Plan

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta on Nov. 17 unveiled the master plan for its new North Druid Hills Campus in Atlanta, which will include a 446-bed replacement hospital, the Center for Advanced Pediatrics, support buildings and more than 20 acres of greenspace and miles of walking trails and paths.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2RXTFoG via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

GDOT Restores Depression-Era Culverts With Its Own Workers

Often, when the infrastructure deficit is mentioned, what comes to mind immediately is roads and bridges built in the 1960s or under the Eisenhower administration's efforts to establish the Interstate Highway System. In the case of one $160,000 project, however, the Georgia Department of Transportation's Northeast District took on the challenge of repairing deteriorating culverts in mountainous area of White County on State Route 17 — near Andrew's Cove camp ground, north of Helen — that were built in 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the work relief program initiated by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt during the Great Depression.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2C9vtu3 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bandit Industries Completes ESOP Sale to Employees

Bandit Industries finalized its transition to a 100 percent ESOP (employee stock ownership plan) company on Nov. 1. Former owners Mike Morey Sr., Dianne Morey and Jerry Morey announced their intention to sell the company in an ESOP over the summer of 2018 — a move that was celebrated by Bandit's employees and customers.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Eu9pfZ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. Adds Liebherr LTM 1400-7.1 All-Terrain Crane to Its Growing Fleet

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. , one of America's premier global crane sales and rental companies, expanded its "perfect fleet" of cranes with the Liebherr LTM 1400-7.1all-terrain crane. The LTM 1400 all-terrain crane can serve many industries including petrochemical, precast girder, tower crane erection and dismantling, and high reach commercial work.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2EjcQ8f via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Commercial Construction Looks to Advanced Technologies to Alleviate Workforce Challenges, Improve Productivity

The Q4 2018 USG Corporation + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index (Index) released Dec. 11 indicates that despite staunch concerns over labor shortages and skilled workers, three-quarters of contractors believe advanced technologies may improve labor productivity on job sites. According to the Q4 report, while just over half of contractors currently use technologies like drones, equipment tagging, wearable technology and augmented/virtual reality for their projects, 74 percent anticipate adopting such technologies over the next three years.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2EgsykF via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Compact, Mini Equipment Offers Low Cost, High Productivity

The ability to tackle tough and variable jobsite applications defines a successful and reliable piece of construction equipment. That is particularly true of machines that move earth and handle debris and materials. In today's economy, as contractors decide what type of product to buy or lease, cost cannot be their only consideration.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2EtC30Q via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kenworth T880s Preferred by Aggregate Hauler R. J. Valente Gravel 

Roderick "Roddy" J. Valente founded R. J. Valente Gravel Inc. in 1989 with one dump truck, a bulldozer and dispatch located in his kitchen. Today, R. J. Valente is one of New York state's largest material handlers. Serving the Albany, N.Y., region, the company is a family affair operated by Roddy, along with his daughter Daniella, son, Stephen A., and nephews, Anthony and Stephen J.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2zUD3qV via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Los Angeles-Area Development Approved in Fire-Prone Zone

LOS ANGELES (AP) The conflict between the need for more housing in California and the danger of building in fire-prone mountains was decided in favor of homes on Dec. 11 as Los Angeles County supervisors approved a massive rural housing development. The supervisors voted 4-1 to approve a 19,000-home project amid a statewide housing shortage, high rents and a very visible homelessness crisis even as recent wildfires have drawn attention to the danger of building in rural terrain that rings California's urban areas.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2rxKO1f via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Gradall Industries Releases Video Featuring Historical Excavator Footage

Gradall Industries Inc. has released a new video providing an in-depth look at the development of its excavator products, including an up-close tour of the New Philadelphia, Ohio, manufacturing facilities. The 12-minute video features the modern manufacturing processes that produce world-famous Gradall excavators — the only excavators manufactured exclusively in the United States.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2EszR9D via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Hayden-Murphy Demonstrates What Kleemann Can Do

Hayden-Murphy held a demonstration of its Kleemann crushing and mobile screening plants Oct. 5 at the Ulland Brothers gravel pit in Hermantown, Minn., near Duluth. Guests saw the following Kleemann equipment in action: MobiCat MC 110 Zi A mobile jaw crusher from the new EVO generation with diverse possibilities of use, ideal for requirements in the contractor area.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2EidC5t via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

County Council Grants Permits for $150M Wind Farm Project in Indiana

Scout Clean Energy ("Scout"), a Colorado-based renewable energy developer, announced Nov. 8 it has obtained local permitting approvals for the 130 megawatt Bitter Ridge wind farm in Jay County, Indiana. Jay County Council recently granted a 10-year tax abatement for the proposed $150 million wind farm.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2UCY3ep via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Terex Team Members to be Featured in Episode of 'Military Makeover: Operation Career'

Five Terex service center team members were recently interviewed for an episode of Military Makeover: Operation Career, to air on the Lifetime Network on Dec. 20 at 7:30 a.m. EST. The television series highlights military veterans who have transitioned out of the military into successful civilian careers.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Bdzgoi via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Hyundai Adds G.W. Van Keppel of St. Louis to Its Distribution Network

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas has announced the expansion of its North American authorized dealer network with the addition of The G.W. Van Keppel Company. Van Keppel was founded in 1926 and is a leading provider of equipment and services for construction, aggregate, quarry supply and material handling industries in the Midwest.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2QpBThk via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Fleet Technical Congress at Work Truck Show 2019 Offers Strategies, Insights

Fleet managers will learn how to leverage new technologies and processes to find sustainable, creative solutions to enhance fleet operations for years to come at Fleet Technical Congress 2019, held with Green Truck Summit in conjunction with The Work Truck Show 2019. The Work Truck Show runs March 5 to 8 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Ind.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2RV3uU8 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kansas Road Crews Tackle Soil, Subgrade Issues

Crews from Emery Sapp & Sons Inc. started work in May on the Kansas Department of Transportation's (KDOT) $16 million pavement reconstruction of a 7.12 mi. section of U.S. 169 in Allen County, from Minnesota Road south to Delaware Road. The key element is to replace the concrete pavement on the mainline and interchange ramps and establish a new subgrade base.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2C88hfx via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Crews Race Time in R.R. Bridge Rebuild

This fall, Fay, an i+iconUSA Company, managed the design-build replacement of the Flat Rock River Bridge in Columbus, Ind., completing the project in only 50 hours, well in advance of a 96-hour outage deadline. The project was done for Louisville & Indiana Rail (LIRC), which is part of Anacostia Rail Holdings.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Ld8fGf via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bobcat of Brainerd Extends Reach of Popular Brand

Contracting in north-central Minnesota became a little more convenient Oct. 8 when Bobcat of Brainerd opened its doors to the public. The new 20,000-sq.-ft. facility at 11570 MN-371 serves all of Crow Wing County, an area of some 1,100 sq. mi. with a population of more than 60,000. Before its completion, the closest Bobcat dealer was 35 mi.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2LbH66C via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mack Salutes 2018 National Championship Truck Drivers

Mack Trucks salutes the dozens of drivers who participated in this year's recent National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC) in Columbus, Ohio, as well as all professional drivers who keep our economy moving. Showcasing the talents of professional truck drivers from around the country, participants competed in nine vehicle classes that tested driving skill, safety and acumen.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2C8pjdK via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Palmer Johnson Plans Reconditioning Center for 2019

In response to growing customer demand, Palmer Johnson is now formally offering equipment reconditioning services for off-highway equipment. In November, Palmer Johnson broke ground on a dedicated 20,000-sq.-ft. reconditioning facility in Sun Prairie, Wis., set to open in June 2019. This innovative space will allow for a rapid expansion in the volume, size, and scope of equipment that can be serviced.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2LcwT9R via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Officials Break Ground on $2B Minn. Light Rail Project

Partners from across the region joined the Hopkins Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County Board Nov. 30 at a ceremonial groundbreaking of the Southwest Light Rail project. The $2.003 billion project will be the largest infrastructure project in the state's history and is expected to create 7,500 construction jobs, with an estimated $350 million payroll.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2GmbsVk via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Terex Team Members to be Featured in Episode of Lifetime's 'Military Makeover: Operation Career' Television Show

Five Terex service center team members were recently interviewed for an episode of Military Makeover: Operation Career, to air on the Lifetime Network on Dec. 20 at 7:30 a.m. EST. The television series highlights military veterans who have transitioned out of the military into successful civilian careers.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2rGQC8Z via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

John Deere Upgrades Compact Wheel Loader Line With New 244L, 324L Models

Offering operators increased productivity and significantly faster travel speeds, John Deere redesigned its K-Series compact wheel loader models with the introduction of the 244L and 324L compact wheel loaders. Ideal for landscape/snow removal, ag material handling and construction tasks, the new models round out the full line of L-Series compact wheel loaders available from John Deere.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2GeY458 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Holiday Provides Perfect Time for Dealer to Give Thanks

Once again, Diamond Equipment's popular annual Thanksgiving Open House, held at its headquarters in Evansville, Ind., was a big success. This was the 48th year for the event, which is held on the Friday before Thanksgiving and has become a tradition that signals the commencement of the holiday season.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2QoCkIJ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ARTBA Applauds New Trump Administration Wetlands Proposal

The Trump administration's Dec. 11 proposed overhaul to portions of the Clean Water Act (CWA) would restore clarity to federal wetlands regulations and help reduce delays to important transportation projects, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) said. At issue is how the U.S.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2RRKlCz via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

EPA, Army Propose New 'Waters of the United States' Definition

On Dec. 11, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army (Army) proposed a clear, understandable and implementable definition of "waters of the United States" that clarifies federal authority under the Clean Water Act. Unlike the Obama administration's 2015 definition of "waters of the United States," this proposal contains a straightforward definition that would result in significant cost savings, protect the nation's navigable waters, help sustain economic growth, and reduce barriers to business development.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Ee4jUd via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company