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Worldwide Kenworth of South Carolina Opens New Full-Service Dealership in Spartanburg

Worldwide Kenworth of South Carolina recently opened a newly constructed 67,000 sq. ft. full-service dealership in Spartanburg to accommodate the market for Kenworth trucks and services in Upstate South Carolina. Worldwide Kenworth of South Carolina – Spartanburg features 27 services bays and a large, well-stocked 20,000 sq.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Zm4AgR via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Caltrans Awards NV5 Millions

NV5 Global Inc. , a provider of professional and technical engineering, geospatial and consulting solutions, announced recently that it has been awarded approximately $9 million in transportation infrastructure contracts in California (and N.Y.). These projects will provide engineering, construction inspection, and program management services for critical infrastructure projects related to roadway and pedestrian facility improvements, stormwater infrastructure improvements, and bridge rehabilitation.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2YMY4kc via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Cosumnes Bridge Replacement Project Goes to Granite

Granite announced recently that it has been awarded the Child Project 4 (CP4) portion of the Construction Manager/ General Contractor (CM/GC) contract of the Cosumnes Bridge Replacement Project by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in Sacramento County, California. This CM/GC contract is part of a phased delivery of the overall $158 million project.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/38cA5ho via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

John Deere Announces New Operating Model

Deere & Company (DE) announced a new vision and operating model in order to accelerate its success in the integration of smart technology innovation with Deere's legacy of manufacturing excellence. The Deere Smart Industrial strategy is designed to unlock new value for customers and to help them become more profitable and sustainable, while simultaneously revolutionizing the agriculture and construction industries through the rapid introduction of new technologies.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3dQSMs2 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Tadano Saves DeWolfe Time, Labor on I-405 Job

Neither a global pandemic nor a slowed economy has kept one Southern California contractor off its desired growth curve. Dewolfe Crane Service's work with Orange County Transit and Caltrans has kept it steadily busy thru the first two quarters of 2020 and has even fueled the need to add one crane to its fleet.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3eOJaPI via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

AGC Survey Results Highlight Dangers Many Workers Will Face in Highway Work Zones

Construction employment increased in 329 out of 358 metro areas between April and May as a new survey finds that two-thirds of highway construction firms had at least one crash in the past year at highway work zones they operate. Officials with the Associated General Contractors of America and HCSS, which conducted the survey, urged drivers to slow down and be aware while driving through highway work zones during their summer travels.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2CPZd1G via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Challenges and Solutions on I-880

Bay Cities Paving & Grading Inc. is on target to deliver the Metropolitan Transportation Commission's (MTC) $139 million I-880 express lanes project between Oakland and Milpitas in late summer, an initiative that will create 45 mi. of new express lanes. The project, which began in September 2017 from the southern end towards the northern limit of the corridor, will see the addition of a 20-mi.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2YN3N9r via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Major Road Work to Seriously Impact Montgomery County, Md., Traffic

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) announced June 26 it will be working on two major road projects that will a have significant impact for extended periods on Montgomery County drivers. Emergency repairs to the inner loop of I-495 (Capital Beltway) Northwest Branch Bridge between MD 650 (New Hampshire Avenue) and MD 193 (University Boulevard) are expected to last through mid-July.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2YP6qb3 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Oregon Logging Conference Announces Its Theme For 2021

The 2021 Oregon Logging Conference will take place from February 25 to 27, 2021, at the Lane County Events Center and Fairgrounds in Eugene, Ore. Recently, Oregon Logging Conference President Scott Melcher announced the theme for next year's event, and released the following statement. The theme for the 2021 Oregon Logging Conference, "FAMILY, FRIENDS, and FORESTRY," is aimed at honoring family, loggers and the timber industry by highlighting who we are, what we do, have done, and are planning to do.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BszX1h via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Delaware's $85M Millsboro Bypass Project Remains on Track

Plans for the new $85 million bypass designed to relieve traffic jams in downtown Millsboro, Del., are on track and have not been delayed by closings or restrictions due to the pandemic. Construction on the bypass, which will take traffic from U.S. Highway 113 north, around Millsboro to DE Route 24, is still scheduled to start in 2023, according to Mark Whiteside, project engineer of the DelDOT Project Development South.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2YMXW4c via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New I-81 Bridge Project Across Potomac River to Finish in December

Widening and rehabilitation construction on the Interstate 81 bridge project across the Potomac River between Maryland and West Virginia is about 88 percent complete, according to the Maryland DOT's State Highway Administration. Construction began in the fall of 2016 and, according to the Maryland agency, the road and structure work is expected to be finished in December.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3ifUtTi via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Hammers Prove Key as Crews Build Bridge Project

Construction on the Portland Bureau of Transportation's (PBOT) $25.8 million North Rivergate Overcrossing project, which is building a new bridge to meet the demands of the expanding industrial and commercial base in the area, began last October. PBOT awarded the contract to Cascade Bridge LLC to construct the bridge that spans Union Pacific Railroad and BNSF tracks.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3eShOIE via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

SANY America Completes 100th SY215C Excavator in Georgia

Over the past year, SANY America has made great strides in increasing production capabilities at its headquarters in Peachtree City, Ga. From ramping up hiring to expanding the manufacturing floor, the company has grown its production line and worked to keep pace with increasing demand from customers across the United States.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BSuOzv via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Metso Plans Press, Analyst Briefings

July 1, 2020, marks the first day of future Metso Outotec, a unique new company with leadership in sustainable minerals processing, metals refining and recycling technologies globally. Combined, the future Metso Outotec will deliver significant benefits for its customers, shareholders and other stakeholders through the comprehensive full plant offering from equipment to a broad range of services, complemented by a large installed base, strong innovation and R&D capabilities and extensive global services network.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2YIA0Pk via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

H.P. Civil Works Around Obstacles to Complete ODOT Project

The COVID-19 pandemic is having an impact on the construction sector across the country, with many private sector projects being deemed as non-essential by several state governments. But in regards to many departments of transportation projects, work continues on those projects that state authorities have determined to be essential.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3dQCWxr via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Good Things Come in Twos: Two Demag AC45 City Cranes for Wasel

For Bergheim, Germany-based crane service provider Wasel, the new Demag AC 45 City cranes handed over on June 3rd in Zweibrücken were number two and three of the model this year. "We put our first AC 45 City into operation back in January," report crane operators Wolfgang Pahl and Hans-Joachim Schulz, who are avowed Demag and City fans and accordingly refused to miss out on the chance to pick up the two new cranes at the plant in Zweibrücken.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Vzdgzd via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ODOT, WSDOT Name Key Leader to Head Bridge Program

The Oregon Department of Transportation and Washington State Department of Transportation are excited to announce the appointment of Greg Johnson as the program administrator to lead the bi-state Interstate Bridge Replacement Program office. In this role, Johnson will jointly represent both ODOT and WSDOT to lead program development efforts using a transparent, data-driven process that prioritizes equity and inclusion.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/31s5YkF via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

How to Fix West Seattle Bridge?

The Seattle Department of Transportation recently conducted a study to figure out how to best repair the West Seattle Bridge. New analysis indicates that repairing the West Seattle High-Rise Bridge may be possible, but the department still do not know how long any repairs would last or whether useful repairs allowing us to reopen the bridge, even partially, for the time it would take to plan, design and construct a replacement would be feasible.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3g9qVVF via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Expansion Begins on $12 Million Idaho Falls Airport Upgrade

Construction began last week on a $12 million expansion project at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) that will add an additional 38,000 sq. ft. to the air terminal and a variety of new services and amenities. The project, funded entirely by the Federal Aviation Administration's Aviation Improvement Program, is scheduled to be completed in 18 months.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2VuNUm0 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction Company App Offers Health Screens, Tools

As the construction industry reopens in California and across the United States, BuildCenter, a software spinoff from COBE Construction Inc. , is offering a free health screening tool and attendance log. The app helps all construction companies meet critical mandates set by many county health agencies.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3eIidNS via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

PennDOT to Collect Wind Speed Data on Thruway Bridge over Susquehanna

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is preparing to start collecting wind speed data on the nearly mile-long Central Susquehanna Valley Thruway Bridge, now under construction. Temporary wind monitors are being installed on the bridge that, at its peak, is approximately 180 ft. over the west branch of the Susquehanna between Union and Northumberland counties.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Vu8rHs via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

LiuGong North America Continues to Expand Dealer Network in United States

LiuGong North America has appointed five new construction equipment dealers in the United States recently, expanding its ever-growing dealer network. These dealerships provide the LiuGong and Dressta brands to areas of the country that previously did not have the opportunity to put them to the test. Malvese Equipment Company Inc.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2VtYqdv via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

U.S. Department of Labor Issues Guidance to Ensure Uniform Enforcement of Silica Standards

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently issued a compliance directive designed to ensure uniformity in inspection and enforcement procedures when addressing respirable crystalline silica exposures in general industry, maritime, and construction. The new directive provides OSHA compliance safety and health officers with guidance on how to enforce the silica standards' requirements, including: Methods of compliance; Table 1 tasks and specified exposure control methods; Exposure assessments; Housekeeping; Respiratory protection; Regulated areas; Recordkeeping; Employee information and training; Medical surveillance; and Communication of hazards.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3dE3IsY via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Felling Acquires 2-Cell Gantry Robot, Increasing Production Efficiencies

Felling Trailers has always strived to be at the forefront of innovation — from the trailers it manufactures to the equipment its team uses to build them. In the fall of 2019, Felling acquired a 2-Cell Gantry Robot with Fanuc R-100iC Robotic Arms. The Gantry Robot addition helps to reduce lead times by increasing production capabilities and efficiencies, according to the company.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ZfZbb0 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ritchie Bros. Sells 35,000+ Items in Busiest Auction Week

The online strength and global network of Ritchie Bros. was on full display as the company set a new record, selling 35,000+ equipment items and trucks in 29 online auctions across five countries in just five days — making it the busiest week ever in the company's 60+-year history. With all auctions held online due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ritchie Bros.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3gltdBh via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

AED Promotes Liz McCabe to Vice President of Education and Programs

Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) promoted Liz McCabe to vice president of education and programs. "I am pleased to announce the promotion of Liz McCabe to the position of vice president of education and programs," said AED President and CEO Brian McGuire. "In her new role, Liz will oversee The AED Foundation staff responsible for our accreditation, apprenticeship and seminar development.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3eKK2oy via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bobcat MT100 Mini Track Loader Delivers Greater Rated Operating Capacity, Increased Lifting Performance

Bobcat Company is expanding its product offering with the new MT100 mini track loader. Powered by a Tier IV diesel engine and efficient hydraulic system, the new mini track loader delivers fast cycle times, strong breakout force and excellent pushing ability, according to the manufacturer. The MT100 has a rated operating capacity of 1,000 lbs.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/31oBIHn via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mack Defense Headquarters Relocates to the Mack Customer Center

To better serve customers, as well as enhance its capability to support military and government contracts, Mack Defense has relocated its headquarters to the Mack Customer Center (MCC) located in Allentown, Pa. The move, which was recently completed, also provides Mack Defense additional working space and access to other MCC amenities.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2CMGrbr via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Firm Hired to Begin Keystone XL Construction in Alberta

Michels Canada is poised to begin construction on the $8 billion Keystone XL oil pipeline in Alberta, while construction in the United States is still delayed by a court appeal, Kallansh Energy reports. The Alberta-based company said it expects to begin construction near Oyen, Alberta, this summer and to complete the construction near Hardisty, Alberta, in the spring of 2022.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/383GUS4 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Long-Awaited N.J. Portal Bridge Project Moves to Engineering Phase

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) announced June 19 that the Portal North Bridge replacement — a key component of the broader Gateway Project that includes building a new trans-Hudson rail tunnel — has officially moved forward into the engineering phase of the program. The existing Portal North Bridge is 110 years old, badly in need of repair, and a major source of delays for New Jersey Transit and Amtrak trains running between New Jersey and New York.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3g21up1 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Long-Awaited N.J. Portal Bridge Project Moves to Engineering Phase

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) announced June 19 that the Portal North Bridge replacement—a key component of the broader Gateway Project that includes building a new trans-Hudson rail tunnel—has officially moved forward into the engineering phase of the program. The existing Portal North Bridge is 110 years old, badly in need of repair, and a major source of delays for New Jersey Transit and Amtrak trains running between New Jersey and New York.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/384UgxM via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

LiuGong North America Opens Parts Distribution Center in Mexico

LiuGong, a global leader in the manufacturing of heavy construction and material-handling equipment, has announced the opening of a parts distribution center (PDC) in Mexico City that will serve Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. The PDC opened on March 4. "It has always been our goal to provide local parts distribution to our dealer network throughout Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean," said Sam Ternes, director, aftersales, LiuGong North America.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ViHmXy via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Port of Mobile, Ala., to Be Deepened by Army Engineers

The state of Alabama and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) have entered into a Project Partnership Agreement to deepen and widen the Port of Mobile to 50 feet by late 2024 or early 2025. Army Col. Sebastien P. Joly, Commander of the USACE's Mobile District, and John C. Driscoll, director and CEO of the Alabama State Port Authority, signed the agreement, which allows the USACE to move into contracting and construction phases of the approximately $365.7 million project, with work set to begin by the end of this year.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3dCyUbT via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bridgestone Acquires iTrack Solutions Business from Transense Technologies

Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) has completed the purchase of the iTrack Solutions Business from UK-based Transense Technologies PLC (Transense). iTrack is a provider of tire management solutions for the off-the-road (OTR) vehicle market. The business offers a comprehensive tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) specially designed for mining tires.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2B9joY1 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Brightline Wants $350M to Build Five Rail Stations in Florida

Brightline began talks in late May with Miami-Dade County to build five train platforms between Miami and Aventura and launch a $425 million commuter-rail system as the for-profit rail company plans to launch express trains to Orlando in the coming years. As part of the proposed deal, Miami-Dade would pay the company $350 million to construct stations after Brightline spent $75 million building platforms that could be used to launch the service.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ZceNwf via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction Begins on Pedestrian Connector to Niagara Falls State Park

USA Niagara (USAN) Development Corp. and New York State Parks announced June 22 the start of construction on a new pedestrian entry into Niagara Falls State Park. Located in the city of Niagara Falls at 305 Buffalo Ave., on the corner with Third Street, the entry goes through a one-acre-plus vacant parcel purchased by USAN through the Buffalo Billion strategic land acquisition program.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3fVNugo via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Georgia DOT Awards $58.5M in Construction Contracts for May

Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) awarded 32 construction contracts for statewide transportation projects totaling $58,534,346. The largest single awarded investment, worth approximately $6.3 million, was awarded to Oxford Construction Company to construct 0.578 mi. of three bridges and approaches on State Route 37 over Pachitla Creek and overflows in Calhoun County.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3fYvrGu via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ALLU Announces Training Partnership With IUOE

ALLU and the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) — a trade union that represents heavy equipment operators, mechanics, surveyors and stationary engineers in the United States and Canada — announced a new cooperation and partnership in pipeline training. Through this partnership, IUOE has begun using an ALLU Transformer screening bucket for its pipeline application training program.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2CJLOsd via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

SCOTUS Paves Way for Atlantic Coast Pipeline

The United States Supreme Court on June 15 paved the way for a critical permit for a proposed natural gas pipeline that would cross under the Appalachian Trail, siding with energy companies and the Trump administration. The justices ruled 7-2 to reverse a lower court ruling that had thrown out the permit for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ZcYHSU via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Runnion Equipment Expands Knapheide Product Line

Runnion Equipment Company is growing its product line by expanding its Knapheide body offerings. Runnion Equipment has been utilizing Knapheide bodies for its National Crane boom trucks and Palfinger knucklebooms for many years. Now, with its recent expansion, it has the room and capability to expand into the sales and upfitting of service/utility bodies and dump bodies – as supplied by Knapheide.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3eEQo9e via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Carolina Cat Adds Etnyre Asphalt Products to Western N.C.

The way Jonathan Law sees it, adding the Etnyre line of asphalt equipment among Carolina Cat's product offerings in its eight western North Carolina locations was more than a sound business decision. "Our goal has always been to be a one-stop shop for a plethora of asphalt and paving products," Law explained.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NtskKc via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Jersey's Raritan Bay Medical Center Old Bridge Unveils Time Capsule

In 1997, Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center Old Bridge team members buried a time capsule during the construction of adding a fourth level to the hospital. Recently, Raritan Bay Medical Center Old Bridge leaders and team members unveiled the time capsule during the construction of its new expanded Emergency Department.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2CxagN6 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Virgin Trains Building Twin Bridges Across Melbourne Waterway

In late May, as part of the larger construction of the new high-speed Virgin Trains rail line through Brevard County, crews closed the railroad crossing at Prospect Avenue in Melbourne for two years to build new twin bridges spanning Crane Creek. Since the beginning of the year, Virgin Trains has worked to put down tracks in several parts of the city, including along heavily used roads such as New Haven Boulevard and Strawbridge Avenue in Melbourne, which split the downtown area.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3fT4rrD via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Orlando to Miami in Three Hours…That Could Happen By 2022

Since 2018, a luxurious passenger train service has been transporting people between downtown Miami and West Palm Beach, with a stop in Fort Lauderdale. The Brightline trains have proven to be popular with business passengers and tourists alike, as they are a faster alternative to the often-congested highways of South Florida.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3i2yPlA via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Corridor H Segment in West Virginia Gets Federal Funding for Construction

A $12 million federal grant will advance construction of a portion of the long-delayed Appalachian Corridor H highway through several small mountain towns and scenic areas of West Virginia. Gov. Jim Justice and U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito have announced the $12 million funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3dwDTuW via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Decades of Experience Drives Columbia Asphalt Company

When it comes to the business and science behind asphalt paving, there may be no one in the Southeast with more knowledge about the subject than John Scott. He has worked around the industry for more than 50 years as both a South Carolina Department of Transportation inspector and engineer, before opening his own company in 1979.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Z3GTcZ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kenworth T880, W990 Add WABCO OnGuardACTIVE as Option

Kenworth now offers WABCO OnGuardACTIVE as an option for the Kenworth T880 and W990. According to WABCO, OnGuardACTIVE is an advanced driver assistance system that helps drivers mitigate or avoid rear-end collisions and provides adaptive cruise control (ACC). The 77Ghz radar-only, advanced emergency braking and ACC system detects moving, stopped and stationary objects and provides visual, audible and haptic warnings.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3drAcqp via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Onsite Attendance Ramps Up at JM Wood Auction in Ala.

The JM Wood three-day auction saw a dramatic return to normalcy in the post COVID-19 environment. The auction company held its event from June 16 to 18 at its company headquarters in Montgomery, Ala. Onsite auction attendance was substantially larger than the March sale, while still including the continuation of all mandated cleanliness protocols to keep attendees safe and secure.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3fSeyx2 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

NUCA of Middle Tennessee Announces Winner of 2020 Trench Safety Stand Down Week Contest

Trench Safety Stand Down (TSSD) Week was held across the nation by the National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA), and as part of that event the association's Middle Tennessee Chapter held its first TSSD Week Contest. The contest was motivation for local companies to participate in this innovative educational opportunity that teaches thousands of construction industry employees the simple message, "be safe around trenches." The winner of the Middle Tennessee Chapter's 2020 TSSD Week Contest is Civil Constructors LLC.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2YutlYU via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

GUCA Elects 2020-2021 President, Board Members

The Georgia Utility Contractors Association Inc. (GUCA) recently elected Michael Corbett, The Corbett Group LLC, Douglasville, Ga., as the 2020-2021 GUCA President at the 2020 GUCA Annual Conference in Amelia Island, Fla. Corbett has served on the GUCA Board of Directors as 1st Vice President 2019-2020; 2nd Vice President 2018-2019; Secretary 2017-2018; and Board of Directors 2012-2016.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37Y3rQk via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Cowin Equipment Relocates to New, Larger Facility

Cowin Equipment Company Inc. recently made a substantial investment in the Montgomery and Central Alabama marketplace with its construction and relocation to its brand new 22,500 sq. ft. facility located at 4325 Northern Blvd. Now being located on the Northern Bypass, the facility allows for quick and easy access to both Interstate 65 and Interstate 85.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3ewMVcH via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

AGC-New Jersey Calls on Residents to Reject Project Labor Agreements

The New Jersey Legislature has pushed through new legislation that revises the definition of "public works projects" to permit government-mandated PLAs on even more projects. This legislation now sits on Governor Murphy's desk for him to sign into law. As a result, the majority of construction contractors and workers in New Jersey will be unable to compete for PLA projects, solely based on the fact that their workers are non-unionized, leaving close to 85 percent of New Jersey contractors unable to bid on work.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Z7AJbI via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New York City Department of Sanitation Braves Unknowns to Keep City Safe, Clean During the Coronavirus Pandemic

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY), like the city it serves, truly is a department that never sleeps, as evidenced by the extreme circumstances it has had to manage during the coronavirus pandemic. Refuse and recycling collection has continued, though possibly at different times on different days, and despite a number of DSNY employees getting sick through the spring.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Yt33pN via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Roper Brothers Beats the Odds to Be a Successful Family Biz

Most family businesses have humble beginnings. Unfortunately, most of them fail, too, within a short period of time. But the history of Roper Brothers Inc. , a general contractor in Fountain Inn, S.C., just outside Greenville, is one of those remarkable tales of a business that has grown into a great success over 35 years while also staying completely family-run.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3fZZIVr via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Jeff Martin Holds East Coast Summer Auction in Pelzer

Jeff Martin Auctioneers held its East Coast Summer Auction on June 11, 2020, at its permanent auction facility in Pelzer, S.C. There were more than 500 online bidders and additional 250 registered attendees. The auction included dump trucks, road tractors, a wide array of construction equipment, attachments and support equipment.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3fTtL0H via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Crews Confront 'Very Challenging Job' on $500M Project

A little more than three years into a projected eight-year interchange project in Macon, the contractor can't seem to buy a break. Environmental issues, flooding and unmarked utilities have added at least a year and a half to the project to improve the I-16/I-75 interchange. But, Dane Nelson, general supervisor for contractor C.W.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2YvU4UZ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

GUCA Awards 2020 Golden Shovel Legislative Service Award to Butch Miller

The Georgia Utility Contractors Association Inc. (GUCA) has awarded the 2020 Golden Shovel Legislative Service Award to Sen. Butch Miller. Miller has been a friend of the utility construction industry for many years and is a frequent speaker and presenter at GUCA Legislative Awareness Day the that association hosts at the Capitol each year.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2V9gv0b via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

GUCA Presents Lifetime Industry Achievement of the Year 2019-2020 to Joe Strack

The Georgia Utility Contractors Association Inc. (GUCA) presented Coweta County resident Joe Strack, Strack Inc. , with the GUCA Lifetime Industry Achievement Award of the Year for 2019-2020 at his company in Fairburn, Ga. Gov. Brian Kemp also gave Strack a commendation for his work and this award.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Vcqjq6 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

GUCA Presents Bobby Touhy With Contractor Member of the Year 2019-2020 Award

The Georgia Utility Contractors Association Inc. (GUCA) presented Cherokee County resident Bobby Touhy, Civil Site Services Inc. , with the GUCA Contractor Member of the Year for 2019-2020 at the 2020 GUCA Annual Conference in Amelia Island, Fla. Gov. Brian Kemp also gave Touhy a commendation for his work and this award.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2B5irQu via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

GUCA Presents Smith Peck With Associate Member of the Year for 2019-2020 Award

The Georgia Utility Contractors Association Inc. (GUCA) presented Cobb County resident Smith Peck, HUB International, with the GUCA Associate Member of the Year for 2019-2020 at the 2020 GUCA Annual Conference in Amelia Island, Fla. Peck's devotion to the association in the past year helped him achieve this prestigious member award.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3fPrPpX via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Exodus Machines Welcomes Brian Hawn as New Vice President of Service

Exodus Machines announced the expansion of its leadership team with the appointment of Brian Hawn as the new vice president of service. Exodus welcomes Hawn and his experience to oversee parts and service for Exodus Machines and its divisions — BladeCore, Connect Work Tools, OilQuickUSA and ShearCore.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3doHGKN via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Wisconsin's $1.2B I-39/90 Entering Home Stretch

A $1.2 billion Wisconsin interstate project under construction since 2015 is now two-thirds completed. The WisDOT Interstate 39/90 project stretches 45 mi. from the Illinois border to the U.S. 12/18 interchange in Madison. The original highway was built more than 50 years ago and is dated, inefficient and unsafe, according to WisDOT.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BA6iTk via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

GUCA Presents Harris Stokes With 2019-2020 Committee Chairman of the Year Award

The Georgia Utility Contractors Association Inc. (GUCA) presented Spalding County resident Harris Stokes, Crawford Grading & Pipeline Inc. , with the GUCA Committee Chairman of the Year for 2019-2020 at the 2020 GUCA Annual Conference in Amelia Island, Fla. His devotion to the association in the past year helped him achieve this prestigious member award.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/319Uh1W via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Iowa Approves $3.6B FY 2021-2025 Transportation Plan

The Iowa Transportation Commission approved the Fiscal Year 2021-2025 Iowa Transportation Improvement Program at its meeting on June 9. The program documents investments in Iowa's multimodal transportation system covering aviation, public transit, railroads, trails and highways. The Commission and the Iowa DOT remain committed to providing modern, safe and efficient transportation services to the public.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2YpioYG via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

NDDOT Wins Perpetual Pavement Award

The Asphalt Pavement Alliance (APA) announced that the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) has won a 2019 Perpetual Pavement Award (PPA) for an 11.3-mi. section of North Dakota Highway 5 in Pembina County. This is NDDOT's first PPA. To qualify for this award, a pavement must be at least 35 years old and never have experienced a structural failure.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3fQfHFf via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Fixed Thumb Grapple Expands Gradall Excavator Versatility, Boosts Storm Clean-Up Capability

Fixed thumb grapple attachments effectively expand the capabilities of Gradall excavators in emergency applications after severe weather, as well as for routine job site cleanup and demolition. The fixed thumb grapple is a primary attachment for Gradall Storm Recovery Series models — wheeled excavators designed to provide emergency response to the aftermath of hurricanes, tornadoes and other natural disasters.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Vc2VZN via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bobcat Company Expands Its Excavator Lineup With E165

Bobcat Company is expanding its excavator product offering with its newest addition: the Bobcat E165 large excavator. The E165 large excavator will be the largest excavator in the lineup. Delivering class-leading hydraulic performance, the E165 provides reliable, steady power to save time with every digging cycle, according to the manufacturer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2B5c3sl via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

NDOT Shares Fremont Plans

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) announced construction on the Fremont Southeast Beltway could begin as early as July 6 due to financial support from the Fremont community. In 2018, the project was fast tracked and moved from the 2024 construction season to 2020 due to the growing need to improve mobility and support truck traffic associated with economic growth of the region.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3fISNzI via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Philadelphia Plans $43M Schuylkill Trail Extension with Bridge, Scenic Overlook

The City of Philadelphia has applied for a federal permit to build an extension to the Schuylkill River Trail with a bridge along the eastern bank of the waterway that would allow runners, walkers and cyclists to go over railroad tracks that have long blocked access to the river. The proposal also would allow for an uninterrupted trail from Valley Forge to Bartram's Garden via the Schuylkill River Trail.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3drnHLi via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

RDO Equipment Opens Full-Service Store in Dayton, Minn.

Just in time for the busy summer construction season, RDO Equipment Co.'s new, full-service store in Dayton is open. The Dayton store is the result of an integration between two previously separate stores in the area and is designed to better meet the equipment and technology needs of customers in the north metro area.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/318dVex via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Rosen, Buddy Barton Hold On-Site Auction in Cleveland

Rosen & Company, with Buddy Barton of Buddy Barton Auctions, held a construction and industrial equipment auction in Cleveland, Ohio, on June 12. Conducted at Collinwood Iron and Metal Recycling and Salvage's equipment yard and warehouse, the auction featured equipment ranging from dozers, excavators, skid steers and wheel loaders to trucks and a variety of recycling equipment as well other miscellaneous vehicles and equipment.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Z2krRp via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Southeastern Equipment Announces Retirees, MVP Award

Southeastern Equipment is saying goodbye to two long-time employees: Jerald (Herbie) Denius, truck driver, retired in June, and Chip Cropper, regional manager, retiring in July. Cropper also has been awarded Southeastern's MVP Award. Chip Cropper Caps Off Career as MVP Southeastern Equipment announced Chip Cropper as the recipient of this year's Most Valuable Person Award.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3dvwf3Q via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Planned Delaware I-95 Interchange Project Gets $57M Federal Grant

Delaware's congressional delegation has announced a nearly $57 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to the DelDOT for the construction of a redesigned interchange at I-95 and State Route 896 near Newark. The new interchange will improve safety and reduce congestion by adding two flyovers, realigning existing ramps and addressing other deficiencies with the current roadway geometry.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3dplOPq via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Steffes Group's Live Auctions Return With Farm Retirement, AgIron, More

The Steffes Group will return to live auctions when bidders gather in Horace, N.D., on July 8. The event will mark 117 days since the company's most recent live auction. Meanwhile, the company has continued with scores of successful online auctions of machinery, land and other assets. "We've had amazing results with our online auctions, with great outcomes and satisfied customers.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BC0R6k via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Summer Brings Improvement Projects Along a Pair of Georgia Interstates

After a winter and spring like no other in U.S. history, where the coronavirus halted most construction, many state DOTs are now either re-opening their road projects or accelerating their efforts with the arrival of summer. Georgia has a long list of large and small highway projects now under construction as either new builds or improvements.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3etfTKu via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Volvo Autonomous Hauler Wins Red Dot Award

The TA15 autonomous electric hauler from Volvo Autonomous Solutions has wowed a panel of design experts in Essen, Germany, to win a Red Dot Product Design Award 2020 – a seal of high design quality from the world's largest and most distinguished design competition. Commenting on the award, Nils Jæger, president at Volvo Autonomous Solutions, said: "We are thrilled to have won such a prestigious award as the Red Dot.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ARGr9L via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Cincinnati's State-of-the-Art West End Stadium Progresses

Construction crews in Ohio are working to complete a $250 million project created to bring an unprecedented fan experience to Cincinnati. Designed by the renowned architecture firm Populous, West End Stadium will serve as the home field of FC Cincinnati of Major League Soccer (MLS). "West End Stadium will be Cincinnati's newest sports stadium, and the anchor for neighborhood revitalization in the West End, as the city continues its remarkable renaissance," said Lizz Summers, FC Cincinnati vice president of communications.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3fQLje1 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Association of Equipment Manufacturers Announces New 'Equipped to Vote' Campaign

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announced the launch of "Equipped to Vote," a full-fledged digital campaign designed to engage, educate and mobilize the 2.8 million men and women of the equipment manufacturing industry leading up to the general election this fall. The goal of the campaign is to educate supporters on the policies that matter to the industry, encourage greater civic engagement and help elect pro-manufacturing candidates.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3errIAD via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

General Motors Building New $175M Plant in Brookville

General Motors will build a new plant in Brookville, Ohio, that will produce parts for its 6.6L Duramax diesel V8 engine. The automaker will invest $175 million in the new engine components facility. The plant will allow GM to increase production of its 6.6L L5P Duramax engine. GM purchased a 75-acre plot of land in Brookville for $3 million last year, where it plans to build the new plant.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2B0ydfh via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ODOT Makes Emergency Repairs After Heavy Flooding

On May 17, heavy rains washed out a culvert and earth beneath the eastbound lanes of U.S. 30 near Upper Sandusky, Wyandot County, Ohio. An emergency culvert replacement project began to remove the failed corrugated metal culvert and replace it with a 78-in. concrete culvert. Kokosing Construction Co.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/315nN91 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Vandalia Rental Celebrates Opening of New Lima Branch

Vandalia Rental announced the grand opening of its Lima, Ohio, branch with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held on June 1. Vandalia Rental is an equipment rental solutions provider offering construction equipment and services to contractors and industrial clients. Along with residential and commercial construction equipment, the new location specializes in equipment rental for the area's vast industrial manufacturing needs.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2YoNhMU via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Georgia Contractor Partners with GDOT on $59M Winder Bypass

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and construction partner E.R. Snell Contractor Inc. are set to close Barrow Park Drive and Fred Kilcrease Road for the Winder Bypass widening and construction project in Barrow County. The road closings are part of a three-phased project that will take GA Route 211 around downtown Winder, located northeast of Atlanta, to a bypass ending at GA 316.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BxKfwx via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ritchie Bros. Set to Sell 35,000+ Items in Biggest Auction Week Ever

Ritchie Bros. is set to have its biggest week ever, selling 35,000+ equipment items in 29 auctions across the United States, Canada, France, Germany and Australia. In just five days (June 22 to 26) the company will sell 3,800+ truck tractors, 900+ excavators, 600+ wheel loaders, 350+ dozers, and so much more across its three main selling solutions: Ritchie Bros.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3fMluM1 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Geotab Connected by Mack Offers Integrated and Comprehensive Telematics Package

Mack Trucks announced the availability of Geotab Connected by Mack, a new integrated, expandable open telematics platform for fleet managers and drivers which includes access to fleet management, Electronic Logging Device (ELD) and driver compliance solutions. Geotab Connected by Mack is a cloud-based platform and requires no additional installation or hardware on 2015 and newer Mack truck models.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NmVw5z via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Yanmar Holdings Approves Changes to Senior Management

Yanmar Holdings Co. Ltd. officially approved the board of directors at the company's shareholders meeting on June 22. Yanmar Holdings has implemented a business reorganization effective April 1, 2020. Business Unit Companies with their own strengths, together with a Functional Company specializing in autonomous management, will enable dynamic business development for the next 100 years, according to the company.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2zTQ5Ip via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Volvo CE Dealer Cowin Equipment Company Weighs in on Short-Term Outlook: 'We're Coming Back'

"All things considered, we're confident we're coming back out of it." The way Matt McGowan sees it, there's really no overstating the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has on Cowin Equipment Company over the course of the past few months. No aspect of the organization went unaffected, forcing the Volvo CE dealer and Birmingham, Ala.-based company, which specializes in the distribution of heavy equipment for a variety of industries, to respond quickly and decisively.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3fMbX7H via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

SC&RA Presents 2020 Crane & Rigging Safety Awards

The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association announced its 2020 Crane & Rigging Safety Awards, recognizing a number of individuals and companies for exemplary safety operations. Fourteen SC&RA member companies received a Crane & Rigging Zero Accidents Award for having no recordable accidents.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Nmh9Ty via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bonnell Helps Plow Owners Prepare for Winter

Whether we like it or not, winter is on its way and Bonnell Industries can help you prepare. Good plow maintenance is key to making your equipment last longer and work harder. Installing curb shoes and cutting edges will help protect the plow and extend its life. Curb shoes help to protect plow edges from damage caused by scraping against curb; cutting edges help to protect the moldboard from the road surface Bonnell not only manufactures its own range of curb shoes, but also is a dealer of four manufacturers: Built Blades, Valley Blades, Bucyrus Blades and Nordic Plow.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37PsKUA via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction Activity Returning to Pre-Coronavirus Levels in Many Areas

A new survey by the Associated General Contractors of America and data from construction technology firm Procore show that construction activity is returning to pre-coronavirus levels in many parts of the country and some firms are adding workers. The new economic data, however, also shows some future projects are being canceled and many others are being delayed by supply chain issues and labor shortages, underscoring the need for additional federal recovery measures, association officials noted.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/30Wc7VS via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Jersey Plans to Build Nation's Biggest Off-Shore Wind Turbine Port

New Jersey wants to be known for more than just its shores and casinos. It aims to be the hub of the nation's nascent offshore wind energy industry. On June 16, Gov. Phil Murphy (D) announced the construction of what he calls the country's first port dedicated to constructing the colossal turbines that may one day dot the East Coast horizon as Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic states rush to build more renewable energy.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2V0xim6 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Prinoth Panther Proves Its Mettle Way, Way Down Under

Eric Steben traveled to the end of the earth — the southern end — to see how a one-of-a-kind tracked vehicle behaved under harsh conditions. The Antarctica laboratory proved the value of the specialized machine and the engineering expertise of Steben and colleagues. Some of the solutions derived from the experience still are being applied.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3hAbCa5 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Installation Resumes on $33M Water Main Replacement Project in Hoboken

On June 15, the city of Hoboken, N.J., restarted installation of the first phase of its water main replacement project, which will replace a total of 15 blocks, or 7,035 linear ft. of Hoboken's oldest water mains. Other upgrades include service lines to the curb box, curb to curb resurfacing, green/grey infrastructure, and complete street design.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3dfyckI via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ECA Names New Equipment Manager and Florida Branch Manager

Equipment Corporation of America (ECA) has promoted John Hayes to branch manager of ECA Florida and hired Ben Morgan as equipment manager with the BAUER Service Team (BST). Hayes will manage all aspects of ECA's branch in Green Cove Springs, Fla., including sales, rental, parts and service. He has excelled since being hired in 2016 as southeast regional sales manager covering Florida, Georgia, Alabama and the Caribbean, according to the company.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3fGmXDt via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

'Tip of the Iceberg' Project Includes $10M Terminal Integration Upgrade

These are busy days at the Burlington International Airport (BTV) in Vermont with numerous projects under way — finishing up or about to begin. The latter includes a $10 million Terminal Integration Project, known by its acronym TIP. "I also jokingly call it the tip of the iceberg in terms of our expansion plans," said Nick Longo, airport deputy director.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Co0TQ1 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Case Names Monroe Tractor Exclusive Connecticut Dealer

Monroe Tractor in South Windsor, Conn., recently was named the exclusive full-line Case distributor of the entire state of Connecticut. Monroe Tractor is a third-generation family owned business with 13 locations across New York and New England that offers 69 years of experience with the Case product.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/30Ypk0r via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Crews Address Aging Infrastructure in Northumberland

It's a familiar story across the country as our aging infrastructure deteriorates under increasing traffic loads. In the Borough of Northumberland, the underlying structure of PA 147 and U.S.11 consisted of brick or cement concrete installed during the 1920s and 1940s, according to Maggie Baker, PennDOT spokesperson.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37Krwdh via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Smart Move: Embracing New Tech for an Edge

Implementing new technology into construction is a smart decision, but it's a process. The technology must present tangible value from Day 1, and it has to make sense for the job site. It must work as well in the field as it did at the tradeshow. Smart contractors choose products or platforms with the worker in mind.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3fB04Br via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

OldCastle Lawn & Garden Northeast, Tyler Equipment Utilizing Limestone

If you have ever driven eastbound on the Massachusetts Turnpike by the Lee, Mass., exit you cannot help but miss a quarry of nearly perfect white rock. It turns out that it is a limestone quarry and is called OldCastle Lawn & Garden Northeast. The limestone that comes out of this quarry — and has been coming out since 1877 — is primarily used for agricultural applications.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37HSXob via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Dielco Announces Purchase Agreement for Three New Link-Belts

Link-Belt Cranes, distributor Mardian Equipment and Dielco Crane Service Inc. of Las Vegas, announced the purchase of four new cranes at ConExpo 2020 — one new 100-ton (90-t) 100|RT rough terrain crane, and two 100-ton (90-t) HTC-86100 telescopic truck cranes. (L-R) are Gene Allen of Dielco Crane Service Inc.; Amy McKeehan of Link-Belt Cranes; Steven Knight of Mardian Equipment; Paul Campbell of Link-Belt Cranes; Dick Dieleman of Dielco Crane Service Inc.; and Scott Dighans and Melvin Porter, both of Link-Belt Cranes.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3dbxe9o via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ritchie Bros. Conducts First-Ever Northeast Regional Auction

For the past few months Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers has been conducting its site auctions as online-only bidding events and seen bidder registrations hit record levels. On June 23 to 24, the company will combine equipment from four different locations — North East, Md.; North Franklin, Conn.; Pittsburgh, Pa.; and Williamsport, Pa.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2UUll13 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Four Joint Ventures Make Their Cases for Huge Maryland Interstate Project

The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) have announced that four private-sector teams responded to a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to be the developer of the state's I-495 & I-270 P3 Program Phase 1. The Phase 1 developer will be responsible for designing, building, financing, operating and maintaining managed lanes as part of the work.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3dexGDA via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mecalac Introduces MCR Series to Maximize Efficiency

Mecalac, a leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of compact construction equipment for urban environments, introduced the newly updated MCR Series of crawler skid-excavators. Comprised of three models, the 6MCR, 8MCR and 10MCR, Mecalac's line of compact skid excavators offers increased speed, productivity and compact operation over traditional mini-excavators, according to the manufacturer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2UVnCZQ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Sundt, Kiewit Earn 'Public Works Projects of the Year'

Sundt Construction Inc. and its joint venture partner Kiewit continue to earn awards for their work on the Ina Road Traffic Interchange. The two and a half year project was recently awarded the 2020 "Public Works Projects of the Year" by the Arizona Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) in the category of Transportation: over $75 million and the 2019 Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Partnering Award.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Y7mkx0 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ground Breaks on New Luxury Hotel in Scottsdale

HCW announced construction is currently underway for the 265-room Caesars Republic Scottsdale luxury brand hotel, and is on schedule to open in January 2022. "We are excited construction is moving forward as planned on Caesars Republic Scottsdale beginning with the underground utilities," said Richard Huffman, chief executive officer and president of HCW.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2N57W1M via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

AED Announces Paul Ryan as 2021 Summit Keynote Speaker

As the business world begins to recover from the effects of COVID-19, AED has announced its Summit keynote speaker for 2021 — the 54th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Paul Ryan. The 2021 AED Summit will be hosted at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas from Jan. 12 to 15. Attendees can expect to hear from the former Speaker on Thursday evening as a part of the conclusion of the event.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37FllHG via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Work Begins on SR 189 Improvement Project in Nogales

Gov. Doug Ducey and state, local and federal officials recently broke ground on a $134 million project to improve mobility and safety on a 3.75-mi. Nogales highway. The project, once completed, will help increase international trade coming through Nogales by linking the Mariposa Port of Entry and Interstate 19.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3e6uhrM via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Crews Near Completion of 'Best in Colorado' Project

Construction crews in Montezuma County, Colo., are putting the finishing touches on an $11.2 million project that improves safety through the construction of alternating passing lanes and vehicle turn-outs between mile points 27.75 and 29.75. The U.S. 160 Passing Lanes undertaking, south of Cortez, also will enhance mobility for motorists traveling the two-lane highway.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Y9WDf9 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

City Road Projects, Pedestrian Upgrades Get Moving Again in Carlisle, Pa.

As part of Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf's re-opening of the state amid the coronavirus pandemic, all 67 counties were to move through three phases, Red to Yellow to Green, before normal activities could start up again, including many construction projects. On June 12, Cumberland County entered the "Green" phase, which allowed construction activities on several projects to resume the next week in the borough of Carlisle, just west of Harrisburg.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2CieHvh via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Caterpillar Announces Acquisition of Robotic Expertise

Caterpillar Inc. has acquired select assets and hired employees from San Francisco, Calif., based robot and autonomy technology solutions company Marble Robot Inc. The acquisition is part of Caterpillar's automation and autonomy strategy and demonstrates its commitment to the next generation of jobsite solutions.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3emZyXq via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Iron Bound Resumes Its Live Auctions in Seminole, Texas

Seminole, Texas, was the site of a two-day equipment auction from June 9 to 10. The Iron Bound Auctions event marked the return of live auctions in Texas, and an enthusiastic crowd was on hand to bid on a huge selection of equipment ranging from light towers to motor graders. International buyers were able to bid online through Proxibid.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/30Xnptf via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Mexico Port of Entry Project Earns Design Award

COLUMBUS, N.M. (AP) — The construction of a 30-ft. border wall marches on in the southern New Mexico desert — a real and symbolic barrier to entry. But where the U.S.-Mexico border wall ends, a tiny border crossing has won top architecture awards for its welcoming design. The Columbus port of entry, designed by Corpus Christi-based Richter Architects, has earned recognition from the American Institute of Architects and Texas Society of Architects.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BddkNQ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Prinoth Announces Changes to Board, Senior Management

Prinoth Group announced the following changes to its board and senior management. These changes will continue the forward-thinking direction which the Prinoth Group has adopted due to important technological innovations and diversification. Werner Amort Werner Amort has been appointed to the supervisory board of Prinoth after 16 years as the president of Prinoth Group.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2N7TFBO via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Army Corps Awards $618M to Expand Alaska Port of Nome Maritime Facility

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has approved a $618 million plan to expand the Port of Nome. Congressional approval is now the final hurdle for a long-sought plan for a deep-water port in Western Alaska, The Alaska Journal of Commerce reported Wednesday. The Port of Nome Modification Feasibility Study is the latest in a series of proposals over the past decade to upgrade maritime facilities along Alaska's western coast.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3d94u0P via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ritchie Bros. Hosts Largest Auction Ever in Fort Worth

Ritchie Bros. conducted its largest ever Fort Worth, Texas auction this week, selling close to 5,300 equipment items and trucks for $81+ million. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the auction was held with online-bidding only and set a new site bidder record in the process, registering 11,600+ people from 68 countries.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2N8YZEV via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. Announce Purchase of Six Telecrawlers

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. of San Leandro, Calif., and Link-Belt Cranes announced a purchase agreement at ConExpo 2020 for a package of six Link-Belt telescopic crawler cranes to be delivered in 2020. The package includes 140-ton TCC-1400s and 250-ton TCC-2500s. (L-R) are Skeeter Collins of Link-Belt Cranes; Joe Nelms of Bigge Crane and Rigging Co.; Bill Stramer of Link-Belt Cranes; Weston Settlemier of Bigge Crane and Rigging Co.; Robert Apo, Brian Noga and Josh Bowman all of Bigge Crane and Rigging Co.; and Scott Dighans of Link-Belt Cranes.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3fAUU8q via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

RASL Project Fixes Troublesome Road Issues

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 is addressing a troublesome issue that has plagued its highways for years with the Redding To Anderson Six Lane (RASL) Project on Interstate 5 (I-5) in Shasta County. Work is already in progress on an additional northbound and southbound lane from the Deschutes Road interchange to just south of the Bonnyview/Churn Creek Road interchange, in order to transform it to a continuous, six-lane highway along an 8-mi.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37DfB0K via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Titan Expands CM 100, CM150 OTR Tire Lines With High Ply Ratings

Titan International Inc. — producer of Titan wheels and Titan tires — has introduced the industry's highest ply ratings for two of its existing OTR product lines — the Titan CM100 and the Titan CM150. This higher ply rating allows for carrying significantly heavier loads, and doing so with greater durability and a longer life.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2UTamoA via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ASV Explores Remote-Control Technology

ASV Holdings Inc. , a manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, explores remote-control technology on its machines as part of the company's mission to consistently push the limits on innovation. "We're seeing the market for this type of technology advance at a rapid rate and it's important for us to stay on the forefront," said Buck Storlie, ASV Holdings Inc.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2UPl9jI via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

City of El Paso to Receive $40M for Improvement Funds

The Texas Department of Transportation El Paso District will implement multiple safety projects after being awarded nearly $40 million in safety funds. The funding is part of the "Road to Zero" initiative the Texas Transportation Commission committed to nearly a year ago. The effort dedicated an additional $600 million for more safety improvements along Texas roadways and approved a goal aiming to end all fatalities on Texas roads by 2050, with an interim goal to reduce them by half by 2035.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2YEeqtX via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Crews Demolish 4th Avenue Bridge, Make Way for New One

Construction crews in Smithville demolish part of the 4th Avenue Bridge over Gazley Creek. This will make way for a new bridge and improve safety in the area. ... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2N5hFp6 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Burns & McDonnell Complete Historic Braniff Airbase

Burns & McDonnell has completed design and construction services for the redevelopment of the historic Braniff Operations and Maintenance Base in Dallas. After sitting dormant for more than two decades, the aviation landmark is flying high once again, this time as the Braniff Centre — an aviation hub and multi-use facility designed to generate corporate and commercial momentum along the east side of Dallas Love Field Airport.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2N0BgGX via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Tesla Selects Austin as Finalist for New Factory Construction

DETROIT (AP) — Tesla has picked Austin as a finalist for its new U.S. assembly plant, a person briefed on the matter said recently The person says company officials also visited Tulsa, Okla. in the past week and were shown two sites. It wasn't clear if there were any other finalists in the mix.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3d7M1Sf via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Court Rules in Favor of Dallas-to-Houston Speed Rail

The Thirteenth Court of Appeals of Texas ruled in favor of Texas Central, holding that it was both a railroad company and interurban electric railway. The Memorandum Opinion, authored by Justice Nora Longoria, held "Having found that the appellants (Texas Central Railroad and Infrastructure, Inc. and Integrated Texas Logistics, Inc.) are both railroad companies and interurban electric railways, we conclude that the trial court erred by granting Miles' motion for summary judgment and denying appellants' motion for partial summary judgment." Texas Central is undertaking the development, design, construction, finance and operation of the innovative new high-speed passenger train line that will connect the fourth and fifth largest economies in the country, North Texas and Greater Houston, in less than 90 minutes, with one stop in the Brazos Valley.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37A9hal via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Work Continues on NJ Route 495 Viaduct in North Bergen

The New Jersey Department of Transportation's $90.3 million state-funded project to rehabilitate the 82-year-old nine-span Route 495 viaduct in North Bergen continues toward completion, the agency reported June 15. Route 495 itself is an important 3.45-mi.-long, divided urban freeway in Hudson County that connects the New Jersey Turnpike to the Lincoln Tunnel.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Y7XEV4 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

CEO: Crude Oil Prices Could Surge Over 90 Percent to $70

In a recent interview with Markets Insider, Canary Drilling Services CEO Dan Eberhart said that he thinks the U.S. oil market is headed for a "mini-supply shock" with U.S. oil prices braced to rise over 90 percent to $70 a barrel by the fall as the country has "over-cut production." Eberhart said, "When U.S.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2C83nS9 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Stephenson Equipment and LeeBoy Team Up to Support the Gary Sinise Foundation with the 'Stars & Stripes' Paver

Together Stephenson Equipment and LeeBoy are putting together the first ever "Stars & Stripes" version of LeeBoy's 8520B asphalt paver in support of The Gary Sinise Foundation. Over the past few months, Stephenson and LeeBoy have been compiling a significant donation in support of the Gary Sinise Foundation and its Emergency COVID-19 Combat Service Campaign.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2AJVMJ8 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kinsley Construction's Robert A. Kinsley Passes Away at Age 79

Robert Allen Kinsley, of York Township, Pa., passed away peacefully at home on June 10, 2020, at 11:19 am. He was surrounded by his wife and family. He was the husband of Anne (Whalen) Kinsley. Born on Oct. 17, 1940, in Philadelphia, the son of the late Robert Wright Kinsley and the late Molly (Savin) Kinsley, he was a graduate of William Penn High School, and attended classes at York Junior College, Penn State York and the University of Baltimore.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2B9XhjZ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

TxDOT Chooses Webber for SL 12 Reconstruction

Webber, Ferrovial's construction subsidiary in the United States, has been selected by the Texas Department of Transportation for the reconstruction of 7.4 miles (12 km) of the SL 12 highway in Dallas. The contract is worth $301 million. The project includes the reconstruction of existing Interchanges between State Loop 12, State Spur 482, State Highway 114 and 183.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2N6BQCM via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Massana Construction Makes Headway in Amarillo

Massana Construction Inc. will be finishing a $4.9 million safety upgrade project for the Texas Department of Transportation in the city of Amarillo on August 5. The initiative is installing four miles of cable barrier on I-40, an east-west interstate on the south side of the city; five miles of cable barrier, four miles of new guardrail and 220 ft.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2AEoACQ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

One-of-a-Kind Workhorse in Alaskan Wilderness

Prince of Wales Island, Alaska, is home to more than 16.7 million acres of Tongass National Forest. Within the millions of acres of raw Alaskan wilderness, works a customized, one-of-a-kind ZX470LC-6 Hitachi machine. The machine isn't your average log loader. That's because it's actually a large construction excavator that Mike Papac, owner of Papac Alaska Logging Inc.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3fs7F5l via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Newer Technology Helps Build Highway in Hurricane

The final segment of a new highway in southern Utah is on track for completion early next year — despite a number of environmental challenges. The $75 million segment five of the Southern Parkway is an 8-mi. portion that will complete the overall connection between I-15 in the south and SR-9 in the north.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37zAhXt via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Jumpstarting the COVID-19 Recovery: Equipment Manufacturers and Infrastructure Play Key Roles

Equipment manufacturers, now more than ever, are doubling down on efforts to communicate to lawmakers about the important role federal infrastructure investment should play as part of our national economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. At the outset of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States, AEM sent a letter to President Trump and Congressional leadership urging them to include infrastructure investment in a government relief package.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2AFx1Op via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Volvo CE Names 2019 Dealer of the Year and Uptime Dealer of the Year Winners

Volvo Construction Equipment has named Tyler Equipment its 2019 Dealer of the Year in North America. The company also awarded Housby Heavy Equipment the title of 2019 Uptime Dealer of the Year. The Dealer of the Year award recognizes the dealership in North America that best promotes the Volvo brand and the company's core strategies: to provide the highest uptime in the industry, offer unique customer solutions and ensure the best value at any stage in a machine's lifecycle.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2UNhDGr via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ARTBA Foundation Hall of Fame Class: Two Highway Contractors, Former U.S. DOT Secretary & Engineering Family

Peter Kiewit, Jim Peterson, Norm Mineta and the Roebling Family are the 2020 inductees into the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Foundation's Transportation Development Hall of Fame. Launched a decade ago, the Hall "honors individuals or families from the public and private sectors who have made extraordinary contributions to U.S.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3hu7Bnq via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Denmark's Ørsted Proposes Wind Farm in Bee County

A U.S. subsidiary of Denmark's largest energy company is proposing a 60-turbine, $295 million wind farm in Bee County. Ørsted plans to begin construction on the Helena Wind project in March 2021, to be completed in second quarter 2022, according to a tax abatement request it submitted to the Bee County Commissioners Court on Feb.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2YG1wvF via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Outer Banks Jug Handle Bridge on Track to Open in the Fall of 2021

Construction of the Jug Handle Bridge in Rodanthe, N.C., along the Outer Banks, is 39 percent complete, as of June 4, and the bridge is on track to open to the public in the fall of 2021. The announcement was made to the public in an update from Pablo Hernandez, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) resident engineer of the project.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2YFnApZ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ABLE Equipment Rental Opens a New Location in West Chester, Pa.

ABLE Equipment Rental Inc. of NY (ABLE) a supplier of construction equipment rentals, sales, service and parts, has announced the opening of its newest location in West Chester, Pa. Expanding its presence in the Philadelphia market, ABLE is combining its Norristown and Honey Brook, Pa., facilities into this new 40,000+ sq.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BfiXLh via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Looking Back: Cranes of Yesteryear

A look at cranes from the past courtesy of the Historical Construction Equipment Association. ... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Y2jf16 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Old Runway at Little Rock AFB to Be Replaced Under $180M Contract

The Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) has awarded a $180 million contract to replace the 64-year-old runway at Little Rock Air Force Base in Arkansas. The project is being carried out as a collaboration between the AFCEC, the base, the Air Force Installation Contracting Center and the Air Force Installation Mission Support Center (AFIMSC) Detachment 9.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3fsWnOk via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Repairs Continue on Slide-Damaged U.S. Highway 41 in Tennessee

The now nearly $19.2 million Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) slide repair project begun just over a year ago on U.S. Highway 41 in Marion County has been delayed again, due to another wintertime swamping by Mother Nature. A change order for additional repairs was awarded May 28, leading the TDOT to now estimate the project will be completed at the end of October.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/30L5ZzG via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Jacobsen Construction Co. Names Its New President

After years of careful succession planning, Jacobsen Construction Company's Board of Directors unanimously elected Gary Ellis to succeed Douglas Welling as company president in their bi-annual meeting this month. Welling, who began his tenure as president of Jacobsen in 2006 and as chief executive officer in 2012, will continue serving as CEO of the company.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ACCfdL via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bidding to Soon End on Segment of Tamiami Trail Project in Everglades

Contractors have until the beginning of July to bid on a project to raise a 6.5-mi. segment of the Tamiami Trail, the final step in infrastructure to increase the flow of fresh water to the Everglades and Florida Bay. "The deadline for bids is early July," said Alecia Collins, deputy communications director of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), which is co-managing the project with the National Parks Service.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2N6bAbH via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Stacy and Witbeck Inc.Tapped to Build Ogden BRT Line

Construction of Ogden's bus rapid transit (BRT) line is finally slated to begin this fall. The Utah Transit Authority has selected Stacy and Witbeck Inc. as the general contractor. The UTA estimated the construction cost at $101 million for the 5.3-mi. transit connection between downtown Ogden and the campuses of Weber State University and McKay-Dee Hospital.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3d4IZye via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Federal Court's Slap-Down of Proposed Workplace Mandate Helps Industry Protect Workers, ARTBA Says

The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) is entitled to "considerable deference" in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a June 11 federal appeals court decision. The ruling assures that the transportation construction industry is free to use proven workplace best practices to protect its workers, according to the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA).... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3d1O1eY via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Nebraska Crane Adds Grove GRT9165 Rough-Terrain Crane to Its Fleet

As construction jobs require heavier picks within spaces that get more constrained every day, Nebraska Crane was on the lookout for a strong, high-capacity crane, but compact enough to easily maneuver in all kinds of job sites. A big fan of Grove cranes — 95 percent of its rough-terrain fleet is Grove — the Kearney, Neb.-based rental company decided to purchase Grove's longest-reaching, highest-capacity rough-terrain crane: the GRT9165.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3e5ILZ5 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

John Deere Adds TC-Series Trenchers as Latest Additions to Attachments Lineup

Designed to fit the needs of construction, agricultural and landscaping professionals, John Deere debuted two new trencher models, the TC36 and TC48, to its family of attachments. The newly introduced TC36 and TC48 trenchers are ideal economic models for lighter-duty tasks and equipment rental, according to the manufacturer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BanJtL via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Palfinger Appoints Cavaggioni VP of Sales, Service of North America

Palfinger announced the official appointment of Alberto Cavaggioni as the company's new vice president of sales and service of the North America region, as of March 23, 2020. Cavaggioni will be a member of the Palfinger North America Leadership Team. He succeeds Lennart Brelin, who has retired from the brand after four years as senior vice president sales and service.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2zD2Hn8 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Volvo CE Partners with Local Community Coalition for COVID-19 Support

At Volvo Construction Equipment, we believe each of us has a role in building the world we want to live in. The COVID-19 pandemic brought this purpose very close to home and led to a new partnership with the Shippensburg Community Resource Coalition (SCRC) to help our neighbors. The SCRC acts as a connector, assessing social service needs throughout the community and working with over a dozen local organizations to fill in gaps around food insecurity, affordable housing, youth development, mental health issues and substance abuse.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37m9VYT via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Five Ways You Can Engage Policymakers in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

As our member companies respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, they've told us their priority is to ensure their workers' safety and health while also obtaining access to the resources available to them to keep production going. After all, equipment manufacturers and our 2.8 million men and women are an essential part of our nation's frontline response to COVID-19.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3frKrfR via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Atlanta BeltLine Trail Gets Southern Buckhead Route, Building Start Unknown

After years of planning, the Atlanta BeltLine's Northeast Trail finally has a course set through southern Buckhead, where it will connect to MARTA's Lindbergh Center Station, as well as the PATH400 and other trail systems in the city. But the expense and complexity of its path, involving bridges and a tunnel, means construction will take several more years, with an opening likely coming no sooner than 2026.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37sCoMP via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Upgrades Under Way at U.S. 29 and I-64 Interchange Near Charlottesville

Construction began in late May on two projects along U.S. Highway 29 in the vicinity of Interstate 64, south of Charlottesville, Va. Both projects will improve safety and more efficiently move traffic through the heavily traveled sections of both I-64 and U.S. 29. According to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), one project will reconfigure the I-64 interchange with U.S.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2B4ohkz via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Escambia County's Nine Mile Road May See Completion in Near Future

Residents of the small Pensacola suburb of Ensley must feel like the road construction on Nine Mile Road will never be finished. Now, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is offering some hints when major segments will be completed. After several years of work, the state transportation agency announced that one portion of Nine Mile Road (U.S.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3fhT5x0 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Liebherr USA Co. HQ Opens at Expanded Campus in Newport News, Va.

Liebherr USA, Co. marked a milestone on April 6, 2020 – the company formally moved in to a newly expanded campus. The facilities house employees who work in administration, finance, human resources, sales, information technology, marketing, product support and distribution for nine different product units under the Liebherr USA, Co.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37o9ugE via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Employment Sees Record Rebound

The construction industry added 464,000 net new jobs in May, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. May represented the largest monthly increase in construction jobs since the government began tracking employment in 1939, a drastic improvement from April, which recorded the industry's largest month-over-month job loss.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3e5vj7e via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Moving Forward with A Solid Plan of Action in Mind: Vision 2024

The AED Foundation (AEDF) has developed a plan to stimulate growth in the industry and address the technician shortage, titled Vision 2024. Goals of this plan include: 100 Accredited College Programs 50 Recognized High School Programs 10,000 Skilled Technicians Entering the Workforce 500 Certified Managers 10,000 Tests Administered 5,000 Certified Technicians Vision 2024 is a call to action for high school students and established industry technicians alike to develop skills through AEDF recognized programs and certifications.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3fd5eU8 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Simmons & Simmons Adds Its Fourth CBI Grinder

David Simmons started out in 1986 with a front-end loader that he'd use for small lot clearing jobs and various agricultural work. He worked for himself and took on one job at a time. "I was right out of high school with one front-end loader," Simmons said. "A lot of it was small lot clearing jobs for office buildings and that type of work, and then the clearing side of the business just kept getting bigger and bigger." Quality work led to more customers through word of mouth.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3cTWWPB via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Jeff Martin Auctioneers Holds Sale in Brooklyn, Miss.

For nearly two-and-a-half months, Jeff Martin Auctioneers has been conducting weekly successful online auctions, many of which had originally been scheduled as live auctions. Its last onsite auction was in mid-March in Tupelo, Miss., and now it was able to go live with a sale at its Brooklyn, Miss., facility on May 29 and May 30.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2UPCGsf via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Busy Roanoke, Va., Stretch of Roadway Now Set for Improvement

The Salem regional office of the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) announced June 8 the state agency has awarded a $4.5 million contract for a road project to improve a section of VA Route 419 (Electric Road) near Tanglewood Mall on Roanoke's southeast side. Kanawha Stone Company in Nitro, W.V., will perform the work to upgrade the 0.6-mile-long portion of Rt.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2MSlxta via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

UMA Geotechnical Construction's Brian DeSpain Promoted to President

Brian DeSpain has been promoted to president of UMA Geotechnical Construction. The active, day-to-day involvement of the top officers will not change, according to the company. Former president Jim DeSpain, now CEO, will continue to focus on finance and contractual relationships with customers. The transition ensures that UMA will maintain its ongoing commitment to strong client relationships while providing innovative geotechnical solutions for the industrial and commercial construction sectors.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2AfXXUR via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

'The Lake District' Rises Outside of Memphis

Earth work, site preparation and the installation of underground infrastructure are ongoing for more than 50 acres of the more than 161 acre "The Lake District" development, a $400 million upscale mixed-use community just outside of Memphis, Tenn., that is being implemented by The Lake District LCC (TLD), which is owned by Gilad Development Inc.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3dY2lq0 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mack Trucks, NASCAR Thank Truckers, Frontline Hospital Workers with Mack Anthem Hauler Parade

Mack Trucks, the "Official Hauler of NASCAR," recently hosted several of NASCAR's Mack Anthem haulers at its world headquarters in Greensboro, N.C., as part of its #thankatrucker campaign to recognize truckers for their hard work during the coronavirus pandemic. "We were grateful to have our NASCAR partners on campus today to help say ‘thank you' to the men and women of the trucking industry,' said John Walsh, Mack Trucks vice president of marketing.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3cStE3C via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Blade Attachment Adds Four-Season Versatility to Toro Dingo CUL Line

Toro announced the introduction and availability of all-new snow removal attachments for the Toro Dingo compact utility loader line — the 4 and 5-ft. Boss snowplow attachments. With a simple changeout of attachments, Dingo units can effectively and efficiently handle even the most challenging snow and ice removal tasks, according to the manufacturer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2AZ9zLM via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Doosan Bobcat Partners With Ainstein to Develop Radar Sensor Technology for Compact Equipment

Doosan Bobcat North America has partnered with Ainstein AI Inc. – a radar technologies company headquartered in Lawrence, Kan. – to develop next-generation radar sensor systems for Bobcat equipment. Through this partnership, Ainstein and Doosan Bobcat North America will collaborate to create radar-based sensing solutions to detect objects on job sites.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BLGcwP via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Sennebogen 718 'Force Multiplier' Crushes Workload for Michigan Tree Service

Jason R. Porter has been attacking his work days lately by getting away from the desk and linking back up with his crews in the field conducting tree removal operations. Treeworks Inc. a TCIA accredited company based in west Michigan, took delivery of a new Sennebogen 718 in October of 2019. Like many tree care company owners, brothers Jason, Zach and Luke Porter started young, working with their father in the late 80's and continue to work together until this day.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Af8Nul via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ArDOT Closes Street As $81M Road Project Begins in Little Rock

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ArDOT) has announced that widening Cantrell Road (AR Highway 10) between Pleasant Ridge Road and Pleasant Valley Drive in Little Rock required the permanent closure of the latter street on June 1. Crews did so to allow for utility and construction work to continue in preparation for larger highway building activities in the west Little Rock area, including an $81 million project to widen Cantrell Road.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3dXztyk via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Apprenticeship Program Makes Big Difference in Recruitment

Thanks to a Pre-Apprenticeship Program in Heavy Highway Construction, lives are changing. It's no secret that constructing highways and bridges (aka heavy highway construction) is an exciting field with higher than average job growth. The demand for a wide variety of road construction craft professions means companies are constantly looking for workers.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3hcuhs9 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Illinois Board OKs O'Hare Access to I-490

CHICAGO (AP) The Illinois Tollway board has approved agreements with two major railroads that help clear the way for a western highway access into O'Hare International Airport that tollway officials have long argued is crucial to the airport's expansion. Under the agreements announced with the Soo Line Railroad Co.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ASITfI via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ClearSpan Offers Cooperative Purchasing for a Streamlined Building Process

ClearSpan is an awarded contract holder of Sourcewell and is proud to offer its municipal customers cooperative purchasing. With Sourcewell, municipalities are able to save time and money by working directly with ClearSpan through a simple purchase order process, while satisfying all local and state procurement regulations.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2UvAXYW via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

First-of-its-Kind Dashboard Tool Highlights Benefits of Federal Highway Investment

States leveraged $31 billion in federal funds to advance $66.5 billion in highway improvements during fiscal year (FY) 2018, according to an interactive tool that for the first time provides the American public and elected officials a clear look at how and where each state invests its transportation tax dollars.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2UtTAMP via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

What Construction Companies Need to Know About COVID-19 Related Layoffs and Multiemployer Pension Plan Withdrawal Liability

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically impacted the construction industry with international and domestic supply chains shut down, jobsites closed and projects delayed or outright cancelled. In response many construction companies have implemented workforce reductions. But for those companies with unionized workforces that contribute to multiemployer defined benefit pension funds, temporary and permanent workforce reductions present the potential of unknowingly withdrawing from a pension fund and incurring a surprise liability.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BUKkuD via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

KLEMM Launches KR 704-3G Drilling Rig

KLEMM Bohrtechnik has just started the market launch of the newly developed drilling rig KR 704-3G - the next generation within the widely used KR 704 series. Designed for challenging drilling operations in urban environments and also within existing buildings, the new model scores with high performance, compact dimensions and low weight.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3hoVoAy via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

MDOT Repairs U.S.-10 Days After Historic Flood Damage

Traffic is flowing again on U.S.-10 near Sanford as the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) reopened a portion of the freeway severely damaged in May flooding. Following completion of the first phase of emergency repairs, MDOT opened the eastbound lanes of U.S.-10 and will use crossovers to allow vehicles to travel in both directions until the westbound lanes can be repaired.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BL6u2d via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Stellar Industries Celebrates 30 Years of Innovation

Stellar Industries Inc. celebrated its 30th anniversary on May 9. While the world continues to change daily, the Iowa-based manufacturer took a moment to recognize three decades of work truck innovation designed to power customer productivity. Stellar was founded in 1990 in Garner, Iowa, by three ambitious entrepreneurs: Francis Zrostlik, Jim Vlaanderen and Gary Bomstad.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2AbqzP7 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Deutz Selects Jacksonville Location for New North Florida Power Center

Deutz Corporation has chosen a north Florida location for its newest Deutz Power Center. The new facility will be located at 8999 Western Way, Suite 100 in Jacksonville, Fla. "Florida is a booming market for heavy equipment sales and rentals, and it makes good sense for us to establish another new Deutz Power Center there," said Dominick A.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2AbqwCV via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Soosan's Rock Commander Offers Solutions for Drilling

Soosan America LLC offers solutions for all drilling needs. From quarry applications to various construction applications, the Rock Commander line of rock drills meets customers' needs at an affordable cost, according to the company. The JD1400E-II and the JD800E-II offer the end user a choice based on project demands and customer requirements.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2YiFD5d via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Vögele Impresses Midwest Crew on Paving Project

The Montevideo Co-op, a grain drop-off, processing and storage facility in Montevideo, Minn., needed to replace its gravel lot with a new asphalt pad for trucks to unload grain. The specs of the project included a 350-ft., 2.5-in. thick asphalt circle that would reduce the amount of dust and mud created by the old lot.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3hddLIA via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ALL Adds 16 New Link-Belt Cranes

The ALL Family of Companies is getting a major infusion of new Link-Belt cranes, with a total of 16 new units slated for delivery in the coming months. The package includes four 60-ton HTC-8660 truck cranes; four 50-ton TCC-500 telecrawlers; four 80-ton TCC-800 telecrawlers; one 140-ton TCC-1400 telecrawler; one 100-ton 100 RT rough-terrain crane; and two 200-ton 248-HSL lattice boom crawlers.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3dQ0kvX via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company