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GIE+EXPO Organizers Postpone 2020 Tradeshow to 2021

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and continued regulatory uncertainty, GIE/OPEI, LLC announced that the 2020 show will be postponed until next year. Show ownership and management of GIE+EXPO, the Green Industry and Equipment Exposition, have been monitoring the situation closely, and have been working with state and local authorities to put on the safest show possible.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3ghstNN via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Dashboard Highlights Benefits of Highway Investment in Alabama

A first-of-its-kind interactive tool that provides the public and elected officials a clear look at how and where U.S. states invest their transportation tax dollars has revealed that Alabama leveraged $731.4 million in federal funds to advance $902.6 million in highway improvements during fiscal year (FY) 2018.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/317hVdA via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Family, Fairness, Skill Spur Growth for Newnan Firm

In May 2006, Scott Stokes founded Southeastern Site Development Inc. (SESD), a heavy civil/infrastructure general contracting firm in Newnan, Ga. Today, his firm is recognized as one of the city of Atlanta's premier road building, site development, excavation, utilities, structures, concrete flatwork and construction contractors working throughout Georgia.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3jXGdzB via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Looking Back . . . Backhoes

Construction Equipment Guide looks back at backhoes from the 1950's. ... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PbPlm0 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Komatsu Customers Surpass 3.3B Tons Moved Autonomously

Marking another industry first for autonomous haulage, mining companies have now hauled more than 3.3 billion tons of materials leveraging Komatsu's FrontRunner autonomous haulage system (AHS). Working closely with its customers, Komatsu teams developed the first commercially available autonomous haulage system to help mines move material more efficiently.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/39F2zkF via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Evaluating Crane Operator Evaluations

To assess the degree of understanding and compliance of OSHA's 2018 crane operator qualification rule, and to gauge its approach to operator evaluation, the NCCCO Foundation surveyed crane operator employers. The results are promising: Employers have a "fairly sound" understanding of OSHA rules, reports the research and education arm of the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/313u1EM via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ritacco Workin' on the Railroad … Bridge in Jersey

Crews from Ritacco Construction Inc. (RCI) started work on the $24.8 million Route 3 Bridge over Conrail and New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway (NYS&W) railroad replacement project last April 1, a three-year initiative that is taking place in the township of North Bergen (Hudson County). Built in 1929, the old bridge (200 ft.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Pmy4qp via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New York's MTA To Repair Train Tunnel Hit by Hurricane Sandy

In August, New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will begin rehabilitation work on the Rutgers Tube New York City Transit subway tunnel that allows the F Line to run under the East River between Brooklyn and Manhattan. Contracted crews will work to repair systems and components within the tunnel that were damaged during Hurricane Sandy in 2012, as well as replace other parts that have reached the end of their useful lives.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3hQAGZx via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ABC Technique Proves to Be as Easy as 1-2-3

Modular, prefabricated bridge designs have proven to be a critical component of accelerated bridge construction (ABC). The FHWA favors the ABC bridge construction technique especially in the design of highway bridges that feature varied spans, skew angles and construction materials. Prefab's contributions to the ABC process has earned it a place at the state and city transportation levels, as well.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2XeUYnU via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Newark Airport's New Terminal One on Track to Open Late Next Year

While the coronavirus has made Newark Liberty International Airport a ghost town for travel, inside the new Terminal One the pace is just the opposite as lots of work continues to progress since the final piece of steel was lowered in place last October. The $2.7 billion replacement for the aging Terminal A is on-time and on-budget and heading for a planned Phase 1 opening in the last quarter of 2021, said Kevin O'Toole, the chairman of the board at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2X96gKo via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bob Hoffman Retires From Oakmont Capital Services

Bob Hoffman announced his retirement from Oakmont Capital Services, effective July 17, 2020. In addition to serving in the capacity of business development officer for the past five years, Hoffman held similar positions in the equipment finance industry since 1983. "Megan [Zoba, member/operations director] and I first worked with Bob beginning in 1999, when he ran the TPO desk for Harleysville National Bank," said Joe Leonard, managing member, Oakmont Capital Services, headquartered in West Chester, Pa.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3hRyJw5 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

N.Y. Business Continues Success Under New Ownership

When approached with the opportunity to purchase Casey's Truck Salvage World in October 2018, Nick Marcezin knew that there could not have been a better plan. Acquiring the Depew, N.Y., company that was founded in the 1960s made perfect sense to him. Already familiar from a business relationship with his company, Twin Village Recycling, Marcezin believed it would be an exceptional pairing.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BNPLfi via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mammoet-Giant JV Supports Manufacturing of Taiwan's First Wind Turbine Jacket Foundations

A joint venture between Mammoet and Giant Heavy Machinery Services has started working with Sing Da Marine Structure Corporation, a marine engineering subsidiary of China Steel Corporation to provide assembly, transportation and load-out services for Taiwan's first locally fabricated wind turbine jacket foundations, on site at its manufacturing facility.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2XarqHX via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Connecticut's P & S Paving Find Success With EvoQuip

Twenty-nine years ago, in 1991, Phil Marini decided to venture out on his own and start his own paving and masonry company in the New Haven and Fairfield counties of Connecticut. With not much more than a wheelbarrow and a shovel to start with, he built a reputation for hard work and integrity, and today P & S Paving, which is headquartered in Seymour, Conn., employs more than 40 people.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2DeM6az via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

AEM Captures Top Workplace Honor for 5th Time

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), a leading trade organization for off-road equipment manufacturers and suppliers, has been named a Top Workplace in southeast Wisconsin for the fifth time by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. "This award is truly a testament to our dedicated, top-notch staff and its continued efforts to support our members, our industry and the customers they serve," said AEM President Dennis Slater.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2EsTQX3 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

VDOT Hopes to Begin Major Bridge-Tunnel Expansion Project in August

Construction crews have been busy prepping the South Island of the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel (HRBT), and the roads leading to it, for the largest transportation project in the history of the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). The massive $3.8 billion expansion will add two new tunnels, replace or rebuild more than two dozen marine bridges, widen the I-64 corridor and add new lanes and a shoulder in each direction of the interstate highway.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3jQGbJI via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

DoD Awards $296M in Hurricane Rebuilding Contracts for Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) announced July 24 that it had awarded two separate contracts worth a combined $296.3 million to help the U.S. Marine Corps at Camp Lejeune in eastern North Carolina replace bridge and building structures that suffered damage from Hurricane Florence in September 2018.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2EzlEcB via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

SPS New England On Track in Haverhill

SPS New England Inc. started work on the Massachusetts Department of Transportation's (MassDOT) $102 million I-495 Haverhill Bridge Replacement Project that is replacing and widening existing north-south bridges spanning the Merrimack River in Haverhill. The old bridges, built in 1961 — 712 ft.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3hNWs00 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Curb Roller Manufacturing Offers Batt Screed 6000 Battery-Powered Roller Screed

Curb Roller Manufacturing, a world leader in shaped concrete roller screeds, offers the Batt Screed 6000 battery-powered roller screed. The lightweight, versatile roller screed operates with no cords, hoses or fumes, offering enhanced mobility, precision and efficiency to contractors of all sizes, according to the manufacturer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3feMjI6 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Atlanta's John Lewis Freedom Parkway Carved Out of Freeway Corridor

When he was part of the Atlanta City Council, Georgia Congressman and civil right icon John Lewis, who died July 17, was part of what became the largest freeway revolt in the city's history. Highway traffic in Atlanta is infamous and the number of cars and trucks that traverse them each day is legendary.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/30XcUo6 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Cowin Equipment Awarded Takeuchi Dealer of the Year in Southeast Region

Takeuchi-US has awarded Cowin Equipment as the 2019 Southeast Dealer of the Year. Takeuchi's southeast business region manager Steve DePriest presented Cowin Equipment with the award. Cowin Equipment was awarded after considering its commitment and excellence in a number of areas, including sales performance, parts support, product support and training.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3hT5CbT via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mammoet Delivers C3 Splitter to New Borealis Site in Kallo

Mammoet has safely delivered a 1,543 ton (1,400 t) C3 splitter column to the new Borealis propane dehydrogenation (PDH) site in Kallo, Belgium. The 357 ft. (109 m) long and 32.8 ft. (10 m) wide propylene splitter is one of the largest items ever delivered in a single piece to the Port of Antwerp. Mammoet's expertise delivering end-to-end solutions for projects of this scale led to Borealis and Tecnimont, the plant's engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) partner, awarding it the contract for the transportation and installation of the site's 35 heaviest pieces of equipment in late 2019.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/309OcBC via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Isuzu Opens Wyoming Dealership, Now Operates in All 50 States

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. welcomed its newest dealership, located in Casper, Wyo. As a result of the addition of Isuzu Truck of Wyoming, the company now has dealerships in all 50 states. The dealership, located at 4113 W. Yellowstone Highway in Casper, is owned and operated by William F.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2DcDH7A via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

bidadoo Posts Record Numbers in Sales, Volume, Online

bidadoo had a record second quarter in sales, volume and online traffic as buyers and sellers further leverage the benefits of bidadoo's 100 percent online model. This was highlighted by a website traffic surge of 155 percent and a new visitor web traffic spike of 188 percent (year-over-year). Sellers took advantage of the increased traffic which contributed to 35 percent sales growth during the quarter, over last year.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3jPzLug via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

OilQuickUSA Partnering With Volvo Construction Equipment and Services to Provide Automatic Quick Couplers

OilQuickUSA, Superior, Wis., the United States distributor of the OilQuick automatic quick coupler systems, announced that OilQuickUSA and Volvo Construction Equipment and Services (VCES) have partnered to provide OilQuick's automatic coupling system on an exclusive basis to the California market. "We are honored that VCES has chosen to partner with OilQuickUSA and we look forward to a long and successful venture.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3fbXykq via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

LiuGong North America Adds Easton as Dealer in New Mexico

Easton Sales and Rentals, an earth-moving and heavy equipment rental firm in Albuquerque, N.M., recently was appointed as the LiuGong and Dressta equipment dealer for its market area. Easton Sales and Rental is a third-generation equipment dealer, with experience buying and selling all over the world.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2X93IMe via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Thunder Creek Equipment Names Ben Cox as President

Thunder Creek Equipment and its parent company, LDJ Manufacturing, have appointed Ben Cox as the company's president. Cox previously spent more than three decades at Pella Corporation, the central Iowa-based building products manufacturer. Cox brings extensive sales, finance, business strategy and leadership experience to Thunder Creek.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2P8l1sp via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Komatsu Upgrades XT-5 Family of Tracked Feller Bunchers

To better meet customer needs, Komatsu is upgrading its XT-5 family of tracked feller bunchers, adding performance and operator improvements, as well as covering the machines with a special 2-year/5,000-hour warranty program. The XT430-5, XT445L-5 and XT465L-5 models were introduced in 2018, and these advancements were made based on customer feedback.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/334dAdM via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Webber Puts Its Signature on Irving Bridge

Webber LLC will deliver the Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) $39.5 million Signature Bridge project, a 500-ft. long north-south structure that spans State Highway 114 in the city of Irving that will connect the old Texas Stadium, the former home of the Dallas Cowboys (south side) with a large development area – 78 acres – on the north side.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BDT0Wn via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Little Beaver Increases Versatility by Offering Wet, Dry Drilling Attachments

Sometimes the easiest way to get through a problem is to go under it. Whether installing landscape features, fencing or cable, obstacles like sidewalks and driveways can present a challenge to simple trenching methods. Manual methods are always an option, but customers today's rental customers are looking for ways to make their projects easier.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3115rUO via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Jersey Plans $95M Project to Improve I-80/Route 15 Congestion

The state of New Jersey is seeking public input on a proposed $95 million enterprise it said will improve traffic flow by creating a junction between a heavily congested portion of Route 15 and Interstate 80 in Morris County. Dubbed the I-80/Route 15 Interchange Improvements project, a portion of the large-scale roadway effort will be located in Rockaway Township, Wharton and Dover.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3hF1n3e via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kirby-Smith Machinery Appoints International Sales Representative

Kirby-Smith  Machinery Inc. (KSM) has hired Rick Derr as international sales representative and equipment appraiser. Derr joins Kirby-Smith Machinery's used equipment department and will focus on increasing the sale of used equipment internationally. In addition to sales, he also will be responsible for evaluation and appraisal of trade-ins.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/39z4maK via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New York Begins to Repair, Replace Westchester County Bridges

New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced July 24 that construction has begun on a major, multi-faceted project in Westchester County to replace four bridges, renovate another, and convert a large culvert into a small bridge. The project, which includes drainage improvements and the reconstruction of roadways prone to flooding, will enhance safety and improve the region's resiliency during storm events.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2X1lqB1 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New York State Wind Solicitation Includes $400M in Port Investments

On July 21, New York announced a giant solicitation for up to 2,500 megawatts of offshore wind capacity, the largest of its kind in U.S. history. The contract requirements include investing in one of 11 prequalified New York ports for staging, construction, manufacturing, operations and maintenance activities — thereby retaining economic activity within the state.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/39B7kf5 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Largest Construction Project in Boulder Can Proceed

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) A water utility company in Colorado can proceed with its planned reservoir expansion and the largest construction project in Boulder County after it received final federal approval, company officials said. Denver Water CEO Jim Lochhead announced that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved the Gross Reservoir expansion project on July 17, the Daily Camera reported.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/39xutPs via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Granite to Build $245M Project Near Idaho Falls

Granite has been awarded a $245 million subcontract by Fluor Marine Propulsion LLC (FMP) for the concrete placement construction of the Naval Spent Fuel Handling Facility near Idaho Falls, Idaho. The project was included in Granite's 2019 Committed and Awarded Projects (CAP). Scope of work includes providing all labor, equipment and materials in order to backfill the excavation site from bedrock up to the elevation that will support super-structure foundations.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2CNJDnT via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Oregon Piping Canal Project Gets Approval

Plans to modernize a portion of Central Oregon Irrigation District's irrigation infrastructure by piping canals in the Redmond area have been approved by a federal agency to move forward into construction. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service has released a Final Watershed Plan-Environmental Assessment and a Finding of No Significant Impact for the Central Oregon Irrigation District's Smith Rock-King Way Infrastructure Modernization Project.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2D9GYVc via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Vanderbilt, TDOT Awarded Grant to Enhance I-24 Smart Corridor with AI

Nashville, Tenn.'s exhilarating growth has provided immense benefits to the region. The flip side of all that expansion, however, is that traffic has increased by a whopping 60 percent since 2005 along the area of I-24 that connects Nashville southeast to Murfreesboro, the fastest growing city in Tennessee.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3fbVf0J via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mayor Declares West Seattle Bridge 'Civil Emergency'

Understanding state and federal investments will be an essential resource, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan signed a proclamation of civil emergency regarding the closure of the West Seattle High-Rise Bridge and follow-on impacts, and signed an additional emergency order requesting state and federal assistance.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3hO7O4l via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Rockster R1000S Increases Bavarian Company's Flexibility

In early 2020, Anton Sedlmaier GmbH, from Starnberg in Bavaria, decided to purchase the 33 ton (30-t) Rockster R1000S impact crusher. The first location is a large-scale project in the center of Tutzing, where a 6-story Roche Group company building was razed to the ground. With a team of 30 people and 50 years of history, Anton Sedlmaier GmbH is a well-known address for any demolition and earthwork projects in the area of Starnberg and Munich.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/30VW5JX via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

In Full 'Blume' — New Bridge Over I-84 Takes Shape

Ground was broken on Nov. 7, 2019 for the construction of the Portland Bureau of Transportation's (PBOT) $13.5 million Blumenauer Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge over I-84, a project being built by HP Civil Inc. Crews began their operations on Dec. 2, 2019 and the plan is to deliver the bridge on June 30, 2021.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2X676Y7 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Water Under the Bridge: . . . Fixing Floods at Cosumnes River

Watsonville-based Granite Construction and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) are constructing two new bridge structures to replace the Cosumnes River bridge and the Cosumnes River Overflow bridge on State Highway 99. The current structures are in need of replacement due to wear and age.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/331N44R via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Louisiana DOTD Contracts to Build Mississippi River Bridge in Baton Rouge

After months of negotiations, the state of Louisiana has signed a deal with the engineering firm that was selected in January to serve as lead consultant on the new Mississippi River bridge in Baton Rouge, clearing the way for planning to begin on the long-awaited project. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LDOTD) finalized the deal July 7 with Atlas Technical Consultants, a Texas-based firm that beat out two other finalists for the $5 million contract.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/304f4mz via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Yoga Instructor Turns to Heavy Equipment Trucking Biz

From owning a fitness and yoga studio to owning and operating a successful trucking company that serves contractors in the greater Seattle-Tacoma area, Chelsy Looker is proving to be a talented entrepreneur. "When I was young, I was a flagger for my dad's asphalt company [Asphalt Patch Systems], so I was always around heavy equipment," Looker recalled.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PfYBWl via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Doosan Bobcat and Green Machine Partner to Produce Electric Compact Excavators

Doosan Bobcat North America and Green Machine Equipment Inc. , a manufacturer of renewable power drive systems, announced a strategic partnership to produce electric/hydraulic Bobcat compact excavators. Green Machine will custom retrofit Bobcat excavators with its proprietary battery technology to replace the standard diesel power source and will sell the machines in select markets beginning this year.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2X6pRuF via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Jersey Transit Unveils $17B Capital Plan, 10-Year Vision

Hoping to alleviate chronic problems with congestion, aging infrastructure and damage from Superstorm Sandy, New Jersey Transit is moving forward with a five-year, $17-billion capital plan and a first-time 10-year strategic plan — despite a $6-billion funding gap and lost revenue due to the pandemic.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3jI9ttT via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Four Ways to Bore Under a Paved Surface

Installing something below a paved surface sounds like a daunting task. While breaking and repairing the surface is one approach to adding pipes, cables and lines below a driveway or sidewalk, that method comes with extra labor, cost and challenges. Consider going below the surface by implementing one of the many methods of boring.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/316lXTR via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

First Ever Diverging Diamond Interchange in California

Construction of the SR 120/Union Road Interchange takes place in the city of Manteca, which is is the first ever Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) in California. ... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2X4Dxq2 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Tri-West Tractor Wins West Region Takeuchi Dealer of the Year Award

Takeuchi-US has awarded Tri-West Tractor the 2019 West Region Dealer of the Year for its successful sales efforts. Takeuchi's regional business manager Hampton Wideman presented the award at ConExpo-Con/AGG in Las Vegas. Tri-West Tractor, a family-owned business in Livermore, Calif., was named the West Region's Takeuchi Dealer of the Year after considering their commitment and excellence in a number of areas including sales performance, parts support, product support and training.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/39vXfQx via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

JCB SoCal Appoints Newest Owner

SoCal JCB came under new management in April, as long time equipment veteran Brady Colton took over the reins of the Fontana location which had previously been operated as a corporate store. As Dealer-Principal, Colton will be responsible for all aspects of the dealership. Colton grew up in the equipment business, having worked for his father, Tom at the former Colton Equipment.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3hHLcT6 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mack MD Series Trucks Begin to Roll Off Line at RVO in Preparation for Full Production

Mack Trucks recently began initial production of its all-new Mack MD Series of medium-duty trucks at its Roanoke Valley Operations (RVO) facility in the Roanoke Valley, Va. Full production of the Mack MD Series is scheduled to begin Sept. 1, 2020. Mack announced in January it had invested $13 million to establish RVO to produce the Mack MD7, a class 7 model with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 33,000 lbs., and the Mack MD6, a Class 6 model, with a GVWR of 25,995 lbs.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/39zXI3S via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Groff Tractor Mid Atlantic Awarded Takeuchi's Mid-Atlantic Dealer of the Year

Takeuchi-US has awarded Groff Tractor Mid Atlantic as the 2019 Dealer of the Year for the Mid-Atlantic Region for its successful sales efforts in 2019. Groff Tractor Mid Atlantic was named Takeuchi Mid-Atlantic Dealer of the Year after considering its commitment and excellence in a number of areas including sales performance, parts support, product support, and training.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3g5Z74W via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Provision Has Largest Dam Demo in U.S. History in Question

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Federal regulators on July 16 threw a significant curveball at a coalition that has been planning for years to demolish four massive hydroelectric dams on a river along the California-Oregon border. The deal, which would be the largest dam demolition project in U.S. history, relies on a delicate calculus: The power company that operates the Klamath River dams will transfer its hydroelectric license and contribute $250 million in order to sever itself from the removal project and avoid any further liability or unanticipated costs.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3g5V6gQ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Upgrades to Dodger Stadium Will Protect Legacy

As part of the Los Angeles Dodgers $100 million stadium upgrades, crews from PCL Construction have ensured to protect the team's legacy. During renovations, the stadium's historical elements were protected, including the outfield stands and corrugated metal roofing. "The left and right outfield pavilions were originally constructed as 12 different structures that were tightly grouped together and separated with expansion joints," said Rorah.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3hGzo3s via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

SANY Partners Increase Across United States

SANY America has worked hard over the past few years to develop a strong reputation as a provider of reliable and trusted construction and port equipment. Michael Erwood, director of dealer development of SANY America, shared the latest updates on new dealers joining the SANY dealer network and SANY's plans for continued growth in 2020.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/303ubfV via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Birmingham Interstate Project Inspires University Civil Engineering Study

When the I-20/I-59 corridor through Birmingham, Ala., was demolished and rebuilt over a period of 12 months in 2019, travel became a nightmare for thousands of truckers, daily commuters and other travelers. But where most people saw chaos and frustration, a pair of University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) researchers found inspiration.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2WVobEb via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Sandvik Selects VCES as New Member of Distribtor Network

Volvo Construction Equipment Services will be supplying Sandvik's comprehensive range of mobile crushing and screening equipment and full aftermarket support for customers in the state located north of the San Bernardino line. With more than 30 years of expertise, four locations positioned north of the San Bernardino line and with more than 75 service personal and 14 salespersons, Volvo Construction Equipment & Services (VCES) is the new member of the Sandvik distributor network in the USA.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3f6X5jD via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

PennDOT Rehabbing Several Small Bridges in Suburban Philadelphia

Construction began July 20 on a project to rehabilitate the bridge carrying 2nd Avenue over Mingo Creek in Upper Providence Township in Montgomery County, announced the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). This structure is one of seven bridges under a new $5 million project to repair poor condition bridges in Bucks, Chester and Montgomery counties on the edges of Philadelphia.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3f50BLo via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Hyundai Construction Equipment Adds Don Allison Equipment to Growing North American Distribution Network

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas announced the expansion of its North American authorized dealer network with the addition of Don Allison Equipment Inc. Since 1972, Don Allison Equipment has offered its customers quality products, unmatched customer service, and value pricing, according to the company.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3jJd2jx via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ARTBA: Investment in New Jersey's Water Infrastructure Would Yield Major Benefits for Garden State

Investing in New Jersey's drinking water, wastewater and storm-water infrastructure provides an immediate economic boost while creating long-lasting benefits for businesses and residents, American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Chief Economist Alison Black said in testimony before the New Jersey Assembly Special Committee on Infrastructure and Natural Resources.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3g5PT8y via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Caterpillar Celebrates Production of 175,000 Medium High Drive Dozers

In 1985, Caterpillar expanded its elevated sprocket undercarriage concept to its medium track-type tractor (MTTT) line with the launch of the H-Series models. Still unique to this day for the 130 to 350 hp (100 to 250 kW) dozer class, the high drive design conformed to the ground better, improving durability, serviceability and performance compared to low-drive and oval track designs, according to the manufacturer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OSGPbs via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Reconstruction on 1940s-Era Bridge in Clarksburg, W.V., Finally Taking Shape

After some unexpected structural problems, reconstruction of the Notre Dame Arch Bridge in Clarksburg, W.V., has begun in earnest. Starting on July 20, large concrete beams began arriving on the construction site. The 78-year-old bridge is located on West Pike Street (WV 20), near Monticello Avenue, in the city's downtown, where it carries traffic over Elk Creek.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2CXAxEL via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Volvo CE L45H, L50H Wheel Loaders Now Offered With High-Speed Driveline

A high-speed driveline option is now available on Volvo Construction Equipment L45H and L50H compact wheel loaders, which more than doubles top speeds from 12 to 31 mph. This allows the machines to travel more quickly between job sites and also can reduce cycle times. "These loaders are often used in applications that require travel between job sites, where the standard-speed transmission may be time consuming and the alternative of transporting them by truck can be expensive," said John Comrie, product manager, wheel loaders, Volvo CE.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3jwfA4p via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Paving in the Extremes

Across the country, road builders confront tight deadlines for completing their projects. Often construction teams face the end of the paving season knowing that challenging weather lies ahead. This scenario was especially true for projects in two contrasting environments, one completed at the "North Pole" and the second in the California desert.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/30GC0Hx via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bridge to Nowhere … Long-Finished Span May Open Soon

Five years after Virginia's tallest twin bridges were completed across challenging terrain, they remain closed to traffic — but that may be changing soon. The Virginia Department of Transportation hopes to open the Route 460 Connector bridge that spans Grassy Creek in Buchanan County, connecting southwest Virginia and eastern Kentucky, sometime in 2020.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ZV1TEc via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Chadwick-BaRoss Now Carries Link-Belt Excavators in Connecticut

LBX Company LLC announced the addition of Chadwick-BaRoss Inc. as the dealer of Link-Belt hydraulic excavators, material handlers and parts in Connecticut. The Chadwick-BaRoss branch is located at 10 Fox Hollow Road, Oxford CT 06474, 860/261-0730. This location serves the entire state of Connecticut.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OTm5ju via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Yoder & Frey Appoints Alex Young as Florida Territory Manager

Yoder & Frey continues to build its team of territory managers with experience in the heavy machinery world, with the latest joiner being Alex Young, who will concentrate on Florida and the surrounding states. Based in Coconut Creek, Fla., Young joins the Yoder & Frey team to focus on developing the brand in the state of Florida, as well as the surrounding states of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2CwQH8g via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Doosan Bobcat Focuses on Continual Safety Improvements and Business Continuity Amid Ongoing Challenges of the Pandemic

Adversity always creates its fair share of challenges for leaders. Whether or not these challenges can be dealt with successfully often depends upon how adversity is viewed – either as a threat to overcome, or as an opportunity to improve and advance. Mike Ballweber has opted for the latter approach when it comes to his response to the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/39tWGXq via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Infrastructure Solutions Group Expands to N.C.

After 35 years of business throughout Virginia, Infrastructure Solutions Group expanded to add brick and mortar in the Tarheel state early this year. The company has been doing rental business throughout the Mid-Atlantic for years, and owners Eric Rocchiccioli and Ben Jones decided it was time for a second location to support their growing sales territory.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2D3ufU8 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Hensel Phelps Implements Raken Company-Wide to Improve Efficiency in the Field

Raken, a mobile field management solution for the construction industry, announced an enterprise agreement with Hensel Phelps, one of the largest employee-owned general contractors in the United States, and one of ENR's top 20 contractors of 2020. During its trial phase, Hensel Phelps saw nearly 100 percent compliance with Raken's platform across its workforce.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3hyLqLV via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Curry Supply Welcomes Forest Hendricks to Sales Team

Curry Supply welcomed Forest Hendricks to the sales team as national account manager. With his experience in rail, Hendricks will work toward further developing Curry Supply's presence in the top tier. Additionally, he will continue promoting all product lines, specifically mechanics trucks, fuel and lube trucks, and rotary dumps, while also exploring additional supporting product lines to serve the rail environments.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2WNgzDu via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

MDOT 'Paves the Way' to Improve Trade Corridor

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is overseeing a $60 million project that will improve I-496 between I-96 and Lansing Road. Work includes reconstructing the freeway and ramps, preventive maintenance on all bridges in the project area and making operational improvements to the entrance and exit ramps at the I-96, Creyts Road and Waverly Road interchanges.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ZS4LSt via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Crews Place Keystone on Iowa-Illinois Bridge

Crews are well into construction of the second arch of the I-74 Mississippi River Bridge. Construction of the new bridge began in July 2017. The westbound bridge is anticipated to be completed by the end of 2020 and the eastbound bridge in 2021. The new bridge will be more than twice as wide as the existing bridge, providing four lanes in each direction.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/30F3Tjl via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Globally Available IntercompWIM Delta Software Simplifies Inventory Tracking

Intercomp, a manufacturer of portable vehicle weighing and measurement products, has made its IntercompWIM Delta software available to the global industrial scale market. The software is a stand-alone interface for customers to take advantage of the efficiency and cost-savings of Weigh-In-Motion (WIM) technology while more accurately tracking bulk material inventory, in real time.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3hq1T57 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

I-70 Road Repairs, Paving Scheduled Near West Virginia Welcome Center

Motorists traveling on Interstate 70 past the West Virginia Welcome Center can expect to see construction crews making repairs and repaving that section of highway near the Pennsylvania state line after longwall mining moved beyond that location. The interstate improvements are east of Wheeling in West Virginia's northern panhandle.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2CYJYU6 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Wisconsin Budgets Upwards of $160M in Transportation Aid

Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary-designee Craig Thompson on July 7 announced more than $160 million in transportation aid for local governments as part of the governor's 2019-21 biennial budget. Local governments will receive quarterly payments totaling $160,249,246 for General Transportation Aids (GTA), Connecting Highway Aids and Expressway Policing Aids from the WisDOT.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2D1OrFB via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Stephenson Equipment, LeeBoy Raises $25K for Gary Sinise Foundation's Emergency COVID-19 Combat Service Campaign

On July 16, 2020, at Stephenson Equipment's headquarters in Harrisburg, Pa., the "Stars & Stripes" paver was delivered to Hoffer Paving and a donation of $25,150.00 was presented to support the Gary Sinise Foundation. A small, socially distanced event was held bringing together friends and family of Stephenson Equipment who made possible the first-ever Stars & Stripes themed LeeBoy paver.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/30zRkFP via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Jeff Martin Hosts Equipment, Truck Auction in Columbus

As Jeff Martin Auctioneers returns to its popular auction format featuring onsite and online bidding, the company has taken every precaution to ensure that its auctions are both highly successful and safe for those in attendance. The company's recent Central Ohio Heavy Equipment and Truck Auction, held in Columbus, Ohio, on July 9 was no exception.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OJ2liC via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Four Teams Seeking Maryland Highway Contract Clear First Hurdle

All four of the private-sector construction teams seeking to build express toll lanes in the Washington, D.C., suburbs have cleared their first hurdle. The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the Maryland Transportation Authority (MTA) announced July 17 that the four consortia who sought shortlist status have been granted it.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2CWOCCa via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Gov. Kelly Announces Cost Share Program Recipients

Gov. Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz announced on July 9 the recipients across the state of the Kansas Department of Transportation's Cost Share Program. These 24 projects total more than $20 million in transportation investments statewide. The Cost Share Program provides funding to local entities for transportation projects that improve safety, support job retention and growth, improve access or mobility, relieve congestion and help areas across the state improve the transportation system.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ZNSH4H via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Fontaine Heavy-Haul Magnitude 60LCC Handles 60 Tons

Fontaine Heavy-Haul is introducing a new trailer that hauls 60 ton (54 t) loads in 13 ft. (3.9 m) with 4 axles close coupled — the new Fontaine Magnitude 60LCC. The Fontaine Magnitude 60LCC is designed for customers operating in regions where spread axle configurations are not required to maximize their trailer loads.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3jEIIGS via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Work on I-20 Bridges Over Savannah River Progressing Between Georgia, South Carolina

Construction is ongoing this summer on an $82.5 million widening and bridge replacement of Interstate 20 across the Savannah River between Georgia and South Carolina. The interstate is being widened from four to six lanes between the Georgia Welcome Center in Augusta and Martintown Road (Exit 1) in North Augusta, S.C.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3jvZNT5 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Case Highlights Accessibility and Workforce Inclusivity with Accessible Backhoe Loader

Case Construction Equipment's accessible backhoe loader is designed to support workforce inclusivity and provide operators of all mobility levels with an opportunity to work in construction equipment operation. The machine features a purpose-built elevator and accessories that allow the operator to be elevated into the cab and workstation.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/32JwQxg via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Johnny Ortiz Promoted to Regional Vendor Diversity Manager of Skanska in the Mid-Atlantic

Skanska USA announced that Johnny Ortiz has been promoted to regional vendor diversity manager of the Mid-Atlantic region and will support North Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. metro operations. Ortiz will maintain Skanska's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Compliance Program and promote engagement with small, minority and women-owned enterprises.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/39hLT2h via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

IUOE Local 14 Elevates Training for New York City Crane Operators with a CM Labs Crane Simulator

Imagine the responsibility of operating a 300 ft. boom crane in North America's most densely populated setting and you'll understand why a New York City (NYC) crane license is arguably the most difficult of its kind to obtain in the United States. Even under ideal and open conditions, the operation of construction equipment has its risks.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ZNPOAP via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Butler Machinery Wins North Dakota Safety Council Award

The North Dakota Safety Council's Safety & Health Awards program is designed to promote incident prevention by honoring companies with outstanding safety programs, employees with superior safety records and North Dakota citizens who have gone above and beyond to improve the safety and health environments in their communities.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ZSlGEF via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Premiere Manufacturing Releases New Trailer Coupling

Trailer separations happen frequently in North America — at a rate of more than two and a half per day — but Premier Manufacturing hopes the Saf-T-Latch leads to fewer accidents. The Saf-T-Latch — part number 820ELA — is connected to a Premier air chamber. If a driver forgets to close the hitch manually, the coupling is designed to close when the emergency brake is released.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ZO7fkT via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Runnion Equipment Expands Its Sales Team With John Pielli

Runnion Equipment Company is growing its sales team with the addition of John Pielli. Pielli has almost 30 years of crane experience both as a mechanic and salesman, working previously for Hiab. He will be focusing on the northern Illinois area, making sure that his customers have the equipment they need to get their jobs done on time and in budget.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3hkJZRk via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Compact, Versatile Sennebogen 825 is All-Purpose Machine for Urban Demolition Projects

The days are past when fleets of specialized cranes, excavators and loaders can converge on the demolition sites in busy cities. Safety and economics are driving a clear trend towards optimized equipment planning that allows contractors to streamline operations, minimize downtimes and reduce traffic interruptions, while making the best use of time with skilled operators.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/39e1uA2 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kenworth T880 Is Key Marketing Tool for Dig-it Excavating

When Dervin Witmer founded Dig-it Excavating, a small, family-owned and operated company based in Cassopolis, Mich., he knew the way he marketed his business would be instrumental in achieving success. With a number of established excavating companies operating in the surrounding areas of Cassopolis, Witmer built up his company using a combination of online marketing tools and Kenworth T880s to promote the business.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/30BnIbh via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Arkansas Secures Right of Ways for New King Expressway Extension

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) has secured all 62 right of way pieces needed to extend the King Expressway bypass from the U.S. Highway 70 East interchange to the junction of Arkansas Highways 5&7 North. Randy Ort, ARDOT's deputy director and chief operating officer, said McGeorge Contracting in Little Rock has begun excavating the more than 2 million cu.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/32G8Smw via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Alcorta Forging Group Investing $15M in Ohio Expansion

Alcorta Forging Group will establish its first United States manufacturing operations and regional headquarters in Marysville, Ohio. The 100-year-old Spanish automotive supplier will invest $15 million and create 50 new jobs in the Columbus region, with a potential expansion to double in five years, pending state and local approvals.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/30BX8Pn via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Crews Complete Landslide Repair in Morgan County

More than a year after a massive landslide forced the closure of State Route 376, the road has been reopened. A 900-ft. section of the hillside above SR 376 began to move in February 2019, forcing the Ohio Department of Transportation to close the roadway and begin emergency repairs. "This is the main route to Morgan County middle and high school, a nursing home and several county offices, so we knew we had to work as quickly as we could to safely reopen the roadway," said Darla Miller, ODOT District 10 deputy director.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3fTpAm4 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Work Continues on Major Upgrade to Macon's I-16/I-75 Interchange

Contractors for the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) are hard at work on the construction activities related to the I-16/I-75 Interchange Improvement Project in Macon-Bibb County. With a cost of $500 million, GDOT considers the upgrade to the I-16/I-75 interchange to be a top safety and mobility megaproject for the state of Georgia.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OLZ5Di via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Demag CC 8800-1 Crawler Crane Lifts Russian Coke Drum Components

Tough lifts require tough machinery. This is why Russian crane service provider M-Kran decided to use its brand new Demag CC 8800-1 crawler crane to lift the heavy components for four coke drums. It all happened at the Kstovo oil refinery close to Nizhny Novgorod, 280 mi. to the east of Moscow, in February and March 2020.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3fRI4TS via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kokosing Makes Strides on $1.3B Downtown Ramp Up in Columbus

The Ohio Department of Transportation's (ODOT) $1.3 billion I-70/I-71 Downtown Ramp Up project in the city of Columbus (Franklin County) is helping to replace, upgrade and rehabilitate aging highway infrastructure in the downtown core and improve traffic flow and safety for motorists. The initiative — financed with federal, state and local funds, which began in 2011 — is expected to be completed in 2037 or sooner.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2DWz5Tl via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ritchie Bros. Makes $187,500 in Donations to Food Banks Around the World

With the massive economic impact of COVID-19, the need for full food banks is more important than ever and asset management and Ritchie Bros. has stepped up to help. Over the past several weeks, Ritchie Bros. has made $187,500 in donations to 52 different food banks around the world, including organizations in United States, Canada, Australia, India, Japan, Spain, Germany, Italy, France, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2WHftJq via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Virginia Cities West of Washington, D.C., Get New Transportation Funding

The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) voted July 9 to adopt the Fiscal Year 2020-2025 Six-Year Program, which will provide $539 million to 21 multimodal transportation projects. NVTA called the project its "most competitive" to date with 13 northern Virginia localities and agencies requesting $1.44 billion in funding.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ZL03G9 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Case Unveils 'Project Zeus' 580 EV Fully Electric Backhoe Loader

Case Construction Equipment's "Project Zeus" — the 580 EV (Electric Vehicle) — is a fully electric backhoe loader. The power and performance of the 580 EV is equivalent to other diesel-powered backhoes in the Case product line and provides considerably lower daily operating costs while also producing zero emissions, according to the manufacturer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ZM79do via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

bidadoo Completes Record 2nd Quarter

bidadoo had a record second quarter in sales, volume and online traffic as buyers and sellers further leverage the benefits of bidadoo's 100 percent online model. This was highlighted by a website traffic surge of 155 percent and a new visitor web traffic spike of 188 percent (year-over-year). Sellers took advantage of the increased traffic which contributed to 35 percent sales growth during the quarter, over last year.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/39brU5s via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Felling to Light it RED and Paint it Green, 2020 Trailer for a Cause Auction Dates Set for September

Felling Trailers Inc. is conducting its eighth annual online auction of an FT-3 drop deck utility trailer to benefit a non-profit organization. Lymphoma Research Foundation is the 2020 recipient. Felling Trailers wants to generate awareness about lymphoma and the research funding and resources that the Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF) has to offer those individuals and families it affects.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3fHnkhE via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Interchange Construction in Atlanta Delayed Another Year

Construction at one of metro Atlanta's busiest highway interchanges will take a year more than expected — a delay that will prolong the frustration of hundreds of thousands of commuters. The new I-285 interchange at GA 400, north of the city, was supposed to be finished by the end of this year.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2CSdEm5 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

EvoQuip Enters South America

EvoQuip has appointed its first distributor in South America: Dynsai SA has been appointed as the official distributor of Argentina. Dynsai will represent the full EvoQuip portfolio of compact crushing and screening equipment, genuine spare parts and machine maintenance. Dynsai SA began in 2002, a sister company of Repas SA.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/32yNvn7 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Florida Law Requires Public Coastal Building Studied for Seashore Impact

A new Florida law now requires public coastal construction projects to first be reviewed for impacts on the state's fragile seashore because of rising sea levels. The measure is being hailed by environmentalists as an important step in addressing the encroaching ocean in a state with more than 1,300 mi.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3jlPiBO via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ritchie Bros.' Top 5 Biggest Ticket Equipment Items Sold at Live Auctions in June

In June, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers helped customers all around the world buy and sell thousands of used equipment items and trucks. With COVID-19 affecting everyone's lives and businesses, live auctions continue to be conducted 100 percent online in order to help keep everyone safe. Leveraging the full power of its online technologies, bidder participation surged, and June saw the busiest week in Ritchie Bros.' more than 60 year history when it sold 35,000-plus equipment items and trucks in 29 online auctions across five countries in just five days.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3hk3ido via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Demag and Tadano Cranes for Cranecorp's Growing Fleet

The Tadano brand has long been an integral part of the fleet of western Australian crane hire company Cranecorp. In June 2020, it added another two 5-axle cranes to the company's fleet: a Demag AC 160-5 and a Tadano ATF 220G-5. "We are a growing company and the two cranes are well suited to the business in that they're very flexible.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ZLsdRq via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Brandt Completes GeoShack/INTEQ Acquisition, Expands to Serve Entire Canadian Geopositioning Market

The Brandt Group of Companies has successfully acquired the assets of GeoShack Canada Company and the Canadian assets of INTEQ Distributors, effective July 10. This acquisition, which directly affects the Ontario and Quebec markets, makes Brandt the exclusive dealer of Topcon Positioning Systems and other complementary tools and technology for the entire Canadian market.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3joxPc4 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Employers Respond to Crane Operator Evaluation Requirements

Most employers have a fairly sound understanding of their duties and responsibilities to evaluate their crane operators, a new report published by the NCCCO Foundation suggests. But there are some aspects of the OSHA crane operator qualification rule that give rise to a degree of confusion and misunderstanding.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2WETYcm via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Skanska Completes $92M Reconstruction of Historic St. Petersburg Municipal Pier

Skanska announced the completion of the St. Petersburg Municipal Pier and Pier Approach situated in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, Fla. With breathtaking views of the waterfront, The Pier District includes a variety of dining and shopping options, interactive experiences, a spacious family park with a custom-built, million-dollar playground, fishing pier, art installations, beach area and more.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/32ymhgp via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Volvo Trucks' Virtual Walk-Arounds Enable Customers to Review Truck Models Live, in High Definition

The Volvo Trucks Customer Center in Dublin, Va., is conducting live virtual presentations of new Volvo Trucks models via video conference due to physical distancing and travel restrictions currently in place due to COVID-19. The virtual walk-arounds at the Volvo Trucks Customer Center have created a new, more immersive visual experience for those looking for an up-close review of a Volvo truck.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/30wSS3h via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction Commences on $22M Macland Road Project

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) began a three-year-long reconstruction and widening project on Macland Road, the department announced. The $22 million project, widening more than 6 mi. of Macland Road between the communities of Powder Springs in western Cobb County and Hiram in eastern Paulding County commenced on July 10.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2WDP2o1 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Monroe Tractor Names New Branch Manager for Binghamton, N.Y., Location

Monroe Tractor has named Jim Mitchell as branch manager of its Binghamton, N.Y., location. Mitchell brings 30 years of experience in the heavy truck commercial market, including operations and sales in the Binghamton area. "I have a strong passion for construction and agriculture equipment and am excited to share my knowledge and experience with a great team of employees that are committed to assisting our customers," said Mitchell.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3h1Vrkw via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ARTBA Awards Public-Private Partnership Awards

The Pennsylvania Rapid Bridge Replacement Project, the State Street Redevelopment Project in Indiana, Louisiana Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson and ACS Infrastructure Development Vice President of Project Management Noah Jolley have been recognized as models of excellence in innovative transportation finance and leadership, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) announced July 16.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2DQ8OWV via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ClearSpan Structures Now Offers Rental Building Solutions

ClearSpan Structures has unveiled its new commercial building rental offering. Previously, the company's structures were only available for purchase, but now customers can utilize ClearSpan's famed fabric structures on a temporary basis. "ClearSpan is expanding into rental building options due to high demand for short-term storage and enclosure solutions," said Geoff Ching, director of sales of ClearSpan.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ZB4rr4 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Sennebogen Hosts Demo Day in North Carolina

On June 18, 2020, Sennebogen held a live demo day of its 718 tree handlers at the company's Stanley, N.C., headquarters. Greg Roberts, Sennebogen tree care manager, said that his initial focus will be on building awareness of the Sennebogen brand and familiarity with the 718 and 738 tree handlers within the industry.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3h56ObC via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

HOLT CAT Names Joyce Pingel New Chief Information Officer After Nationwide Search

After a nationwide search, HOLT CAT has announced the appointment of Joyce Pingel as senior vice president, chief information officer and head of digital. In the role, she will be responsible for leading, managing and directing IT and digital functions while providing strategic direction for the information technologies and communication systems at HOLT.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3fCpNtR via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Soosan America Adds SS-2000 DTH Drill to Rock Commander Line

The SS-2000 is the newest DTH drill in the Rock Commander line by Soosan America. The SS-2000 is built with the same proven components that have made Rock Commander drills a market leader, according to the company. The SS-2000 DTH drill rig is one of the most advanced, comfortable, reliable, productive and easily serviceable drill rigs on the market with high penetration rates and low fuel consumption, according to the manufacturer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/30hx0sL via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Jersey's Stilo Paving & Excavating Makes Material Screening, Crushing Big Focus

Although in business for more than 30 years, New Jersey's Stilo Paving & Excavating still maintains a youthful, vibrant glow. Much of that is due to the owners, Bob and Patricia Stilo, keeping it a family-owned company, with two of their children heavily involved in its management. Son Bobby Stilo serves as the director of engineering, while daughter, Julie Stilo is director of finance.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3j9Lu6D via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

RCE Equipment Solutions Announces Its New Series of Railavators

RCE Equipment Solutions, a railroad maintenance equipment manufacturer, has a new series of Railavators available: John Deere models 210G, 245G and 250G high-rail excavators. RCE stated that the Railavator — high-rail excavator — is its most popular machine due to its quality and versatility.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3j9pXe9 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Georgia's Highway 67 Construction Enters Final Phase of Two-Year Project

Motorists traveling Georgia State Route 67 from Statesboro south to I-16, will now see four lanes of pavement the entire way of the 13-mi. project. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) said it will spend the final months of the two-year project on details like lane dividers, intersections and other improvements.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/32lNS4h via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Leads North End Beach Replenishment Work

The Ocean City, N.J., beach is getting a facelift in the form of 1.5 million cu. yds. of new sand along 2.1 mi. of the area's northernmost and downtown beaches, between the terminal groin at Seaview Road and 13th Street. Designed to rebuild beaches along this stretch, the more than $16 million project is part of a 50-year agreement that calls for a three-year cycle of renourishment projects of which the federal government pays 65 percent, the state 35 percent (with the municipality bearing 25 percent of the state's cost.) Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company has been awarded the contract by the federal Army Corps of Engineers.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/393PEIL via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Industry Lauds Easing Hours of Service Regs

Touting its revised Hours of Service (HOS) regulations as providing drivers more flexibility, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) released a final rule in May. It's designed to ease HOS rule compliance and takes effect Sept. 29, 2020. While safety advocates have concerns, trucking industry groups applaud the new rules.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2WppdIn via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bridge/Greenway Project Under Way in N.C.'s Scenic Blue Ridge Mountains

In a collaborative community effort, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and Blue Ridge Conservancy (BRC) will create public access to the future Middle Fork Greenway as part of the bridge replacement project on Aho Road in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Middle Fork Greenway is a developing pedestrian and cyclist friendly trail that will connect the scenic mountain towns of Blowing Rock and Boone.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3ewIH41 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

AGC: Final NEPA Rule Will Make It Easier to Rebuild Infrastructure

The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E. Sandherr, issued the following statement in reaction to the release of the Administration's final rule reforming the National Environmental Policy Act Permitting Process: "This updated review process will make it easier to rebuild aging infrastructure, attract private investment, support efforts to reinvigorate our economy and continue to provide strict protections for the environment.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3jaekE4 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Crossing the 'Yough' in Ohiopyle, Pa.

The Ohiopyle Multimodal Gateway Project will be finishing up shortly in Ohiopyle Borough, Fayette County, Pa. According to Jay Ofsanik, acting press officer of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 12, this project is to improve the Route 381 (Main Street) corridor by minimizing conflict points to better serve all users and all modes of travel.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/391VwSF via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Louisiana Business Powers Through Wet Conditions to Stay on Schedule

The demand for new housing across the south keeps Lloyd Landry busy year-round. His company, Lloyd Landry LLC, provides dirt work and several other services for some of the largest residential contractors in Baton Rouge, La. As the firm's owner-operator, he has steadily built his business and its reputation since launching in 2007.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/32oxTlP via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Transportation Construction Project Workers Are Pedestrians and Need Protection Too, ARTBA Reminds Federal Safety Summit

Transportation construction workers face on-the-job risks that federal officials should address as they focus on the rising tide of pedestrian fatalities on the nation's roadways, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) July 15 told participants at the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3fDB5y2 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Time to Upgrade Casinos Bridges

In Connecticut, work has begun on the rehabilitation of two bridges on Route 2A in Preston. The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is overseeing activities on Bridge 02931 carrying Route 2A over Poquetanuck Cove and Bridge 02932 carrying Route 2A over Halsey Brook. "Bridge inspections by the department yielded a poor bridge rating for each structure, which requires addressing for safe travel of the public and long-term longevity and cost effectiveness of the structures," said Andrew "Millo" Millovitsch, CTDOT project engineer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3exNour via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ritchie Bros.' Latest Market Trends Summary Provides Additional Insights Into Truck Tractor Market

Ritchie Bros. is now sharing the insight it has into industry trends via its Market Trends module within its Ritchie Bros. Asset Solutions suite of tools, allowing customers, investors and analysts to better understand the strength of an asset class through in-depth analysis of Ritchie Bros. transaction history, including market trends, equipment price performance, asset valuation curves, and mix-adjusted price indexes, according to the company.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Wn86qF via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Long-Delayed Lehigh Valley Bridge Projects Finally Nearing Completion

Two Lehigh Valley bridges — the final projects in a statewide bridge replacement project — should finally be completed in early August after years of delays. Andy Dressler, a spokesman of the Walsh Group, said July 13 that construction on the Hamilton Street Bridge over Cedar Creek should reopen by early August, barring any weather delays.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ZvUviF via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

I-12 Widening Plan Expected to be Reality by 2021

A plan to convert a section of Interstate 12 in the Baton Rouge area from shoulder space to a high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane in each direction should be reality in 2021, Louisiana's transportation chief said recently. The idea, which first surfaced in 2015, was authorized by the state's Legislature last year through a bill that gives Shawn Wilson, secretary of Louisiana's Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), the authority to make the conversion.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/393eqsu via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mecalac AS1600 Swing Loader Transforms Mobility

Mecalac, a global designer, manufacturer and distributor of compact construction equipment for urban environments, offers the AS1600 swing loader. With the ability to pivot its bucket 90 degrees to either side, the AS1600 — and all models in the AS Swing Loader Series — represent a departure from traditional wheel loader design for enhanced performance on any job site, according to the manufacturer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2CelExI via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Navy Selects Six Firms for $100M Construction Support

Six companies have won spots on a potential five-year, $100M contract to support the U.S. Navy's construction projects at locations within the Naval Facilities Engineering Command's Southwest area of operations. Work under the indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract covers design-build, repair and renovation services for multiples facilities such as administration buildings, aircraft hangars, laboratories and training centers, the Department of Defense said in a recent release.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/390MVQk via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Court Ruling Puts Keystone Pipeline Construction on Hold

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) The U.S. Supreme Court handed another setback to the Keystone XL oil sands pipeline from Canada on July 6 by keeping in place a lower court ruling that blocked a key environmental project permit. Canadian company TC Energy needs the permit to continue building the long-disputed pipeline across U.S.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2WiXDwc via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Partnership Allows Access to Water Data for Bridge, Road Renovations

A partnership with the U.S. Geological Survey's Arizona Water Science Center is helping Arizona Department of Transportation engineers anticipate the effects of extreme weather on bridges and highways and design ways to handle it. Since its start in 2014, this collaboration has evolved to improve ADOT's use data involving flooding, natural hazards and weather-related risks through the agency's Resilience Program.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2CdM42A via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Holcombe Mixers Joins Massive Border Construction

Holcombe Mixers, a provider of volumetric concrete mixers and strategic solutions for the concrete industry, teamed up with Fisher Sand and Gravel and Cat Construction to fast-track the major border wall construction project along Arizona's southern border. Holcombe Mixers was chosen as a partner by Fisher due to its combination of operational experience, advanced technology and their volumetric concrete mixers' extensive payload capacity.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3h6BbOH via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Five Unique Applications for MB Crusher Machines

Some of the most innovative construction sites use MB Crusher machines to facilitate the work and increase business, according to the company. "If you think of construction work as easy, let us tell you that you are wrong," the company said, adding that at almost any stage of the job, difficulties can arise.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3fy0kl0 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Widening the Gap — How KNA Is Improving a Major Colorado Highway

The Colorado Department of Transportation's (CDOT) $350 million I-25 South Gap project, awarded to Kraemer North America (KNA), is improving 18 mi. of highway south of Castle Rock (Douglas County, about 40 mi. south of Denver) to the town of Monument (El Paso County), with a major component being the construction of an express lane in each direction to meet increased traffic demands.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Wmd5YA via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Monroe Tractor Welcomes District Sales Rep Mark Roberts to Cover Northern New York Territory

Monroe Tractor has announced Mark Roberts as district sales manager of its Syracuse, N.Y., location. Roberts brings 11 years of highway and road building experience along with 10 years of experience selling rugged fiber optic assemblies and test equipment for military and high definition applications.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OoSsXn via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Donaldson Donates $100,000 to Medical Professionals Fighting COVID-19

Donaldson Company Inc. has donated $100,000 to Direct Relief in support of global COVID-19 medical response and treatment efforts. The Donaldson Foundation grant will help humanitarian organization Direct Relief provide equipment and resources to medical professionals on the front lines who protect the world's most vulnerable people.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Wo8N2J via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

High-Speed Train Between Southern Calif., Las Vegas to Be Built Along I-15

LOS ANGELES (AP) A plan to build a high-speed train between southern California and Las Vegas got a boost after the rail company in charge of the project received permission to build along Interstate 15. XpressWest entered into a lease agreement with the California Department of Transportation to construct the rail line on I-15's median, Caltrans announced in a news release.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/32monzB via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

AED Foundation Embarks on Mission to Recognize 50 High School Programs by 2024

While the COVID-19 pandemic has put many of the nation's activities and events on hold, The AED Foundation (AEDF) perseveres as it continues to meet its Vision 2024 goals. Through the pandemic, AEDF has adapted to continue to fit the needs of students and schools across the country to help students graduate from AEDF's recognized high school programs.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2CCvfON via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

John Deere Introduces New E-Series Cold Planer Attachments to Lineup

Expanding on its established lineup of attachments, John Deere unveiled its new CP18E, CP24E and CP30E cold planers. These new attachments offerings help operators who work on street repairs, leveling uneven pavement, texturing pavement and cleaning around larger milling machines. The CP18E, CP24E and CP30E are compatible with John Deere skid steers and compact track loaders, as well as equipment offered by competitors, according to the manufacturer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OtYFkB via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Pacific Hospitality Group, Mortenson Constructing Hyatt

Amid the rapidly changing landscape and a recovering Arizona economy, Pacific Hospitality Group and Mortenson recently broke ground on a 238-room, eight-story Hyatt Place hotel in downtown Phoenix. Pacific Hospitality Group, in partnership with Mortenson, is developing the project. Mortenson is providing development services and is the design-builder with Allen+Philp Partners, the designer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3fznnfp via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Feenaughty Machinery Company Awarded Takeuchi Dealer of the Year

Takeuchi-US has awarded Feenaughty Machinery Company as the 2020 Dealer of the Year for its successful sales efforts in 2019. Takeuchi's regional business manager Hampton Wideman presented the accolade at this year's ConExpo-Con/AGG show. Feenaughty Machinery ranked number one in total sales for Takeuchi products in 2019.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3epZ2Hr via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Gradall Introduces Storm Recovery Series Models

Gradall Industries Inc. has introduced a storm recovery series collection of machines designed to help municipalities, counties and contractors handle multiple challenges in the wake of hurricanes, tornadoes and other weather disasters. "The summer and fall of 2020 is predicted to be a busier-than-normal hurricane season, from the Gulf Coast, around Florida, and continuing up into New England," said Mike Popovich, Gradall vice president of excavator products.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/38W9dCt via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Skanska Crews Break Ground on Audubon Metals Plant

Crews from Skanska, USA broke ground on the newest facility at the Audubon Metals Texas Plant project. Audubon reached an agreement with officials in Corsicana and Navarro County to build the facility there by investing $50 million. Audubon President Brian Hawkes said that as per the agreement, the 95-acre facility is to be located at Highway 31 Industrial Park in Corsicana, employing approximately 100 personnel.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2CyLH2w via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

SpaceX Super Heavy 'High Bay' Work Begins in Boca Chica

After several weeks of preparations, SpaceX has begun assembling the massive ‘high bay' it will use to stack and outfit Starship's massive Super Heavy boosters. Over the last six months, SpaceX has been expanding and upgrading its Boca Chica Starship factory, part of which has included building multiple ‘high bays' (also known as vehicle/vertical assembling builds or VABs).... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/392F70f via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Takeuchi Presents Cobb County Tractor's Bill Smith With Top Salesman Award

Takeuchi-US has announced Bill Smith of Cobb County Tractor was presented with Takeuchi's Salesman of the Year award for his successful sales efforts in 2019. This is the third time Smith has taken top honors for Takeuchi after ranking number one again in retail sales for North America. Located in Marietta, Ga., Cobb County Tractor is a full line dealer of Takeuchi.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ZtsrMK via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Cross Bore Safety Association to Participate in 2021 Global Excavation Safety Conference

The Cross Bore Safety Association (CBSA), an association dedicated to minimizing the occurrence of cross bore damages, injuries and loss of life, will be holding the first ever course on cross bore safety in the spring of 2021. Cross bore strikes occur when an existing underground utility or structure is intersected by a second utility, compromising the integrity of one or both.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2AYYg6P via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Robins & Morton Now in San Antonio

A national general contractor has opened an office in San Antonio with hopes to boost its presence in South Texas. Birmingham, Alabama-based Robins & Morton opened the local office to serve its clients in the region and expand its reach, said Eric Groat, operations manager and office leader in San Antonio for the firm.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3fu17Uh via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

FNF Construction Crews to Rebuild Highway 385 Project

A project to rebuild 16 mi. of Highway 385 in southern Andrews County began in June. Work also will be done on the service roads just south of the city of Andrews. FNF Construction of Tempe, Ariz., won the project with a low bid of a little more than $49.8 million. The project consists of rehabilitating the road and then placing an overlay on all lanes.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2C0w4Rz via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

IROCK Crushers Expand Territory to Houston, Dallas

IROCK Crushers has recently expanded the territory of their dealer, IPE Aggregate, into Dallas and Houston. IPE Aggregate had most recently represented IROCK in parts of Texas and Mexico. IPE Aggregate has been serving the aggregate, construction and mining industry for over 18 years and is headquartered in McAllen.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2DBZTYR via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Victoria's Brannan Paving Co. Works on 90 Mi. of Highway

Nearly 90 mi. of roads in five counties will be worked on throughout the rest of this month. A second district seal coat project is under way across the Odessa District of the Texas Department of Transportation. Brannan Paving Co. of Victoria won the project with a bid of a little more than $6.65 million.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3gTuhfC via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Trammell Crow Co. to Develop Amazon Center in Houston

Amazon.com Inc. is building another 850,000-sq.-ft. fulfillment center in the Houston area. Dallas-based Trammell Crow Co. is the developer for the project, which is being built on 93.5 acres at 10507 Harlem Rd., Richmond, in Fort Bend County, according to a press release. The facility is expected to open in 2021 and create 1,000 jobs.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OlKPAZ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

VIDEO: Monster Hammer, Excavator Combo Takes 'Boom' Out of Bids

More than 20 years ago, Keith Babb, president of New England Mobile Crushing Services, walked away from a successful career in the automotive industry and started a new venture working in a niche market subcontracting hammering and crushing and screening services to New England contractors. The rock that Babb and his customers face every day is some of the hardest in the country and shows up on virtually every job site.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/32dI4d7 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Quicker Commute Throughout Austin Starts to Take Shape

The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority's (Mobility Authority) $743 million, 183 South project in Greater Austin will consist of a new tolled expressway with three lanes in each direction on an 8-mi. section of U.S. 183 between U.S. 290 and SH 71. It is being delivered in phases by Colorado River Constructors (CRC), a joint-venture consisting of Fluor Enterprises Inc.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/38XhHtd via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Norline AG Chooses Demag AC 160-5 All Terrain Crane

Quality, performance and cost-effectiveness — those are Norline AG's basic principles and the reason why the company decided on a Demag AC 160-5 when acquiring a new all terrain crane. More specifically, the 223 ft. (68-m) main boom, which is the longest in this crane class, and the large lifting capacity with the base counterweight alone were undeniably compelling arguments for the Swiss company, which specializes in building engineering, steel construction, and ground probe boreholes.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ZpSeFG via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Replacing SH 98 Bridges Includes Expanding Lanes

Two narrow bridges on State Highway 98 in southwest Bowie County will be replaced over the next couple of years according to plans approved in June by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). "We will be replacing the bridges crossing Anderson Creek and Anderson Creek Relief," said Paul Wong, area engineer of TxDOT in Texarkana.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Zs5IRd via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Virginia County Given $54M to Reduce Traffic Congestion

Loudoun County was awarded more than $54 million on July 9 from the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) as part of the authority's fiscal 2020-2025 Six-Year Improvement Program. The money is earmarked toward finding solutions to alleviating the county's vehicle traffic congestion. The area is northwest of Washington, D.C., and includes the communities of Leesburg and Sterling, as well as Dulles International Airport.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Opm9aB via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

VERIFI Will Adjust Slump of Concrete

As a result of a new Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Special Provision Specification, GCP Applied Technologies, a global producer of construction products technologies, is providing its VERIFI in-transit concrete management system to TxDOT highway and bridge projects. The Texas spec states that truck mixers with automated water and chemical admixture measurement and slump flow monitoring equipment meet the requirement for ASTM C94.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3h2HGlT via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kirby-Smith Machinery Opens New Facility in Lubbock

Kirby-Smith Machinery Inc. (KSM) has opened a new facility in Lubbock. The 22,000 sq. ft. location features a modern design and includes eight service bays, each equipped with lube banks to ensure the correct amount of fluids for all machines serviced. It will provide new and existing customers with an enhanced customer-focused dealership experience — including new and used equipment inventory for sale and rent, one of the largest and most efficient parts inventories in the region, and reliable service in the shop and field, according to the company.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/32fUUaL via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Pennsylvania Road Work Busy Again This Summer After Shutdown

There's not much about this summer that's normal, except for the heat. And the road construction. Construction projects of all stripes came to a halt in March when officials locked down much of Pennsylvania to combat COVID-19. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) projects got going again in phases, with all of them back in gear on May 1.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3euZ4xT via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Braskem Completes Construction of Polypropylene Production Facility

Braskem, the largest polyolefins producer in the Americas and leading producer of biopolymers in the world, announced the construction completion of its newest, world-class polypropylene production facility located in La Porte. Mark Nikolich, Braskem America CEO, states, "We are proud to announce the milestone of construction completion for our new polypropylene production facility, the newest in the United States.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3enxgeM via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

U.S. Department of Labor Issues Final Beryllium Standard for General Industry

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a final rule revising the beryllium standard for general industry. The final rule includes changes designed to clarify the standard and simplify or improve compliance. These changes maintain protection for employees while ensuring that the standard is well understood and compliance is simple and straightforward.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2WggKqA via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Jacobsen Construction: Best General Contractor in Utah

Jacobsen Construction Company is getting used to collecting hardware. The Utah-based business recently earned a prestigious award recognizing it as the top general contractor in the state. Jacobsen won Utah's Best of State 2020 award in the category of General Contractor, making it six of the past seven years that the company has secured a Best of State honor.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2AUBfBQ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Anna Maria-Wide Beach Renourishment Under Way in Florida

Sometimes the beach needs a boost. The first of two phases of beach renourishment, approved by the Manatee County (FL) board of commissioners in October 2019, got under way July 2 to restore sand lost through erosion. A contractor for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is restocking a 5.5-mi.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3iZBoFh via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Utah-Based Contractor Hands Out Awards at Conference

Layton Construction recently announced the winners at the 33rd annual Associated Schools of Construction Student Competition and Construction Management Conference. The Utah-based company awarded first place in the Region 6, Mixed-Use category to BYU. In second place was Montana State University followed by Northern Arizona University.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ZqaO0d via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

American Society of Landscape Architects Cancels 2020 Conference on Landscape Architecture

The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) announced it is canceling the 2020 ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture, originally scheduled to take place in Miami Beach, Fla., in early October. The action comes amidst serious health and safety concerns surrounding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3eqkCfd via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Jersey's Route 7/Wittpenn Bridge Could Be Open in 2021

Construction on the long-awaited Route 7/Wittpen Bridge in Jersey City should conclude in 2022, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), which is overseeing the project. But the agency also said vehicle traffic could be moving over the bridge as early as next year. In November 2011, work began on the replacement of the existing bridge linking Jersey City and Kearny over the Hackensack River, along with new approach ramps and the realignment of Fish House Road – primarily a truck route serving industries on the west side of the river.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3h78IbV via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

DESRI Acquires Solar Project

In continuation of its fifth transaction with Community Energy, D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI) has acquired the Hunter solar project of 100 MW capacity in Utah from a Pennsylvania-headquartered renewable energy project developer. Further, this Hunter solar project has a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with PacifiCorp and it will provide data center operations of Facebook with the renewable energy certificates from this new solar power.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OyqJDL via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kraemer North America Builds UVU Pedestrian Bridge

Construction of the new Interstate 15 pedestrian bridge that will connect Utah Valley University with the UTA FrontRunner Orem Central Station is underway, with the approximate completion date set for December 2020. Crews will deliver a haunched steel plate girder with hydronically heated, cast-in place deck bridge.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2DvGwka via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Three Steps Business Owners Should Take Prior to Succession Planning

Many business owners today simply do not adequately plan their succession. Reasons for procrastination vary and include not wanting to leave or let go, not wishing to face their own mortality and an apprehension about creating family disharmony with tough discussions and decisions. In effect, most justifications for not planning an exit are emotional, and a business owner must set aside emotion and plan strategically.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Wf9R8Z via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

CIS Breaks Down the Pandemic Impact with a Look at the Numbers of Projects Out to Bid in 2019 vs. 2020

As the industry works to come back from the effect of the pandemic and related shutdowns, CIS looked at the numbers of private and public projects out to bid across its coverage areas for the first six months of 2019 and 2020 to gauge the impact. Interestingly, both public and private project numbers were down in January and February before governors of many Northeast states put stay-at-home orders in place and paused non-essential construction.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/32jxHVf via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

JCB's Quiet Electric Mini Wins Award

JCB is celebrating the news that its electric mini excavator has scooped one of the world's most prestigious prizes for engineering innovation. The UK's Royal Academy of Engineering announced that JCB's ultra-quiet and zero emissions 19C-1E electric mini excavator has won the 2020 MacRobert Award. The MacRobert Award is a prize for innovation that has been presented since 1969 to honor a wide variety of engineering feats, including the CT scanner and Rolls-Royce's Pegasus engine used in the Harrier jump jet.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3fsNSTU via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Stevenson Crane Service Earns National Recognition

The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC), based in Washington, D.C., recently celebrated the safe workplace achievements of Stevenson Crane Service Inc. (SCS), a heavy lifting equipment company located in Bolingbrook, Ill. SCS received a Thomas J. Reynolds Award for Excellence in Construction Safety and Health in the third category, which relates to 100,000 to 500,000 hours of work performed to exceptional degrees of safety.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3gFVhzh via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Takeuchi Announces EquipmentShare as New Dealer in Columbia, Mo.

Takeuchi-US has introduced EquipmentShare as a new dealer. Located in Columbia, Mo., it will be selling the full range of Takeuchi track loaders, excavators and wheel loaders. In addition to stocking parts, this location also will be an authorized Takeuchi equipment repair center to support new and existing customers.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2W5h77z via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mack Trucks Honors Military, Front-Line Heroes with Custom Truck Wraps for NASCAR Salutes

Mack Trucks, the "Official Hauler of NASCAR," unveiled two customized truck wrap designs for its Mack Anthem haulers as part of the NASCAR Salutes Refreshed by Coca-Cola campaign. Fans cast their votes for four wraps, choosing designs that will decorate two trucks from NASCAR's fleet of Mack Anthem haulers.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3gLcZBE via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Virginia DOT, Industry Partners Create Transportation Job Board

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), along with its partners in the transportation construction industry – including the Virginia Transportation Construction Alliance (VTCA) and the Virginia Asphalt Association (VAA) – announced July 7 an initiative to connect Virginians with available jobs through the Virginia Transportation Construction Job Board.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Dr8EFe via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company