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Walter Payton Power Equipment Parent Company Named Manitowoc's Top Dealer

The parent company of Walter Payton Power Equipment, the Lanco Group of Companies (Lanco), has been named Manitowoc's Top Dealer of the Year, once again. Lanco — representing Walter Payton Power Equipment in the Midwest, Western Pacific Crane and Equipment on the west coast and Mi-Jack Canada in western Canada — is the single largest dealer across brands such as Manitowoc, Grove, and National Crane.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3e9HXmG via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Stan Houston Equipment Co. Awarded Top Performing Dealer of Gehl Brand

Manitou North America presented Stan Houston Equipment Co., headquartered in Sioux Falls, S.D., with the Gehl 2019 Top Dealer Award. This prestigious award is based on the overall sales performance, commitment and customer support of Gehl equipment in North America. "On behalf of Gehl, I would like to congratulate Stan Houston Equipment Co.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/31QA80g via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Greensboro Urban Loop Enters Home Stretch

The final section — the Northern Loop — of the North Carolina Department of Transportation's (NCDOT) Greensboro Urban Loop is being constructed by E.S. Wagner/Smith-Rowe, joint venture. Crews began work on the $121 million section in April 2018 and are expected to deliver the section in late 2022.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37SjocJ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Next Generation Cat 349 Excavator Delivers Increased Efficiency, Lower Operating Costs

The Next Generation Cat 349 excavator offers contractors up to 45 percent more operating efficiency, up to 10 percent more fuel efficiency, and up to 15 percent less maintenance costs compared to the model it replaces, the 349F, according to the manufacturer. Technology Boosts Efficiency The 349 has a high level of standard factory-installed technology to enable the improved operating efficiency, including Cat Grade with 2D.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/35NzSjM via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bottom Line Equipment, CEG Tour Storm-Ravaged Louisiana

As Hurricane Delta made landfall in Louisiana during the first week of October, the southeast was already dealing with its fair share of damaging storms. The Pelican State was ravaged by the Category 4 Hurricane Laura in late August, leaving a trail of destruction and an estimated $14 billion worth of damage in southwestern Louisiana and southeastern Texas near the Gulf of Mexico.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3oFv8Wc via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Select Crane Sales Appoints Alexandra Casler Northeast Territory Manager

Select Crane Sales announced that Alexandra Casler has been hired to lead Select Crane's northeast sales. In the role of Northeast territory manager, Casler will market new and used cranes as well as bare rentals throughout the Northeast. Casler has six years of experience in the construction industry.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/360k9yb via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ritchason Auctioneers Fall Sales See Record Audiences

Ritchason Auctioneers' past two auctions have seen two of its largest audiences in recent years. October's online-only auction brought in more than 500 bidders. Ritchason's onsite auction on Sept. 12, 2020, brought in a total of more than 900 bidders, including 345 online. Among the bidders, 36 states were represented as well as international customers from around the world including Jordan, Nigeria and the Netherlands.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3oCNtTz via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Towmaster Helps High School Students Build Tiny Home

Every year, the students at Hutchinson High School in Hutchinson, Minn., build a tiny house and auction it off to support the construction education program. For the past four years, Towmaster has offered a custom T-9D trailer at cost for the home, providing a stable foundation and the opportunity for total mobility.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37RkIwB via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ALDOT Conducts Recovery for Washed Away Roadway

Due to quick action by the Alabama Department of Transportation, what could have been a major disaster was avoided when two lines of a 96-in. diameter corrugated metal pipe failed. Torrential rain on Easter Sunday washed out a 100-ft. long and 30-ft. deep section of Mandy Williams Road in District 4 of Walker County, leaving local and state officials scrambling to help residents who lived in the area.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2TxicTS via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Auburn Culinary Center Set to Open in 2021

As one of the largest single construction contracts in Auburn University's history, the $110 million Tony and Libba Rane Culinary Science Center is expected to be a game changer in the field of hospitality education when it opens in 2021. "Auburn has a long and proud history of offering a very differential hospitality management education that's earned it a reputation for excellence in all that it does with its undergraduate and graduate programs," said Martin O'Neill, department head, nutrition, dietetics and hospitality management.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3855SD1 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Hawthorne Cat Opens New Retail Showroom in Escondido, Calif.

Hawthorne Cat, the Cat equipment dealer in San Diego, the Hawaiian Islands and the Pacific Region, announced the opening of its new retail showroom in Escondido, Calif. The Hawthorne Escondido branch recently was remodeled with the addition of a new showroom and service capabilities. Hawthorne Cat now offers everyday consumables for Cat products such as oils, filters and grease, all in one convenient place.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3mD8FHd via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

King Street Bridge in Pottstown, Pa., Preparing for Replacement

PennDOT announced in late October that construction crews had begun replacing the PA Route 663 (King Street) bridge over Manatawny Creek in Pottstown Borough. The Montgomery County community is located 40 mi. northwest of Philadelphia. As a result of the improvement project, King Street is currently closed between Manatawny Street and PA Rt.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3jCpzUv via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ALL Crane Adds Six New Grove GRT8120s

The ALL Family of Companies already knows how it will be starting off the new year: with delivery of six brand-new rough-terrain cranes from Grove. The company has purchased among the first of the new Grove GRT8120s to roll off the assembly line. These 120-ton RTs bring a number of innovations to their weight class, including a completely redesigned carrier that is identical in size to a smaller 100-ton capacity RT, and it can be delivered in two truckloads.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3kRrjKY via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Massive Jersey City-Kearny Bridge Takes Big Step, Set to Open in Spring

Construction of the new Hackensack River bridge linking Jersey City and Kearny, N.J., via New Jersey Route 7 has taken a big step forward with the recent and long-awaited installation of the lift span deck. The new structure, which will replace the existing 90-year-old Wittpenn Bridge, was supposed to begin carrying traffic last year, but a harsh winter in 2018 and additional time needed to put in place mechanisms to raise the bridge caused delays, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT).... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2TLi0AJ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

VIDEO: Winter Equipment Improves Patriot Steel Snowplow Cutting Edge System's Wear Bar for Increased Durability, Longevity

Winter Equipment has improved the wear bar on its Patriot steel snowplow cutting edge system. The new wear bar is a one-piece, cast steel design with increased hardness that is filled with Winter Carbide Matrix. The improved Patriot system is built to last four times longer than the industry's standard steel snowplow blade, according to the manufacturer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2JgRIUT via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Seven Secrets Manufacturers Can Use to Get (and Keep) Good Employees

Have you ever wondered why it is that some companies always get the good employees? Is it because they employ top-notch recruiting services? Do they use five-star staffing agencies? Do they excel at leveraging online tools? Do they have privileged information that helps with their employment efforts? According to Matt Kirchner, president at ATS Lab Midwest, some companies always get the good employees because they know the proven secrets to accomplish this feat.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3kxC317 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

VIDEO: Volvo CE Introduces Rotating Pipelayer Conversion Kits for 14-Ton Excavators

Volvo Construction Equipment has introduced a new attachment kit that allows 14-ton excavators to be converted into rotating pipelayers, offering a simple solution for users who don't want to buy a dedicated pipelayer and who have been using conventional excavators for the work, according to the manufacturer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3kIOAz2 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Western Earthworks Develops 12 Acres for New 3.5-Megawatt Solar Farm

Residents in Lunenburg, Mass., will soon enjoy expanded renewable solar power. A new 3.5-megawatt commercial solar farm is under way along Electric Avenue — no pun intended. Located in northern Massachusetts, Lunenburg, pop. 11,657, is roughly 45 mi. northwest of Boston. In 2017, the town installed a solar farm, offering community solar power for residents.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2J72pJo via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Fisher Expands Skid Steer Snow Removal Equipment Line

Rockland, Maine-based Fisher Engineering, manufacturers of snowplows, spreaders and accessories since 1948, recently expanded its line of snowplows for construction equipment. This includes a new family of trip-edge pusher plows, tractor mounts for heavy-duty straight blades, v-plows and winged plows, and a universal mounting plate specifically for skid steer applications.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/31SJOaz via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Massachusetts Bridges in Tough Shape, No Quick Fixes in Sight

The number of structurally deficient bridges in Massachusetts may stay at more than 460 without more money, according to state Transportation Secretary Stephanie Pollack. In a meeting in late October, Pollack called for more funding to help the state repair the hundreds of bridges that are in tough shape.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2TzFmZY via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

WCD Committee OKs Resolution for Convention Center Expansion Financing

The Wisconsin Center District (WCD) Governance Committee has unanimously approved a resolution to finance the $420 million convention center expansion project. This is the final approval needed in order to begin the planning phase of the project, which will be led by CAA ICON as the owner's representative, the architecture firms tvsdesign and EUA and the construction team of Gilbane and C.D.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37WdabM via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Michigan Makes $500M Investment to Rebuild Water System

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, along with bipartisan and bicameral partners, announced MI Clean Water, a $500 million comprehensive water infrastructure investment in Michigan's water systems from source to tap. The MI Clean Water plan marks a significant investment after decades of underinvestment in Michigan's infrastructure.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3kEbd7p via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Design Ideas Propose New Life for Old New England Bridges

Ideas presented recently for what to do with the two old bridges connecting the towns of Brattleboro, Vt., and Hinsdale, N.H., all started with acknowledging the Connecticut River, the wildlife and the historical uses of the island between the two. In mid-October, the public got its first glimpse of various design ideas, presented by a professor from Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2TuWlMX via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Minnesota Legislature Passes Historical $1.8B Public Construction Bill

The Minnesota Legislature passed a historic $1.87 billion public construction (bonding) bill on Oct. 14. This investment provides certainty for communities across the state and the construction industry as it navigates the current economic and health difficulties. The bill passed in the legislature's fifth special session on a strong bipartisan vote of 100 to 34 in the House and 64 to 3 in the Senate.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3kCj31j via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Virginia Tech Venue to Showcase Sustainability

The first academic building planned for Virginia Tech's Innovation Campus earned rave reviews — and unanimous approval — on Oct. 17 from the Alexandria City Council for its architectural design and environmental sustainability features. The Academic 1 building, designed by Detroit-based SmithGroup, features a gem-shape design centered on the principles of sustainability, health and wellness, green and social spaces, accessibility, connectivity, flexibility and integrated technology.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3mzYQK7 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Iowa Finds Tools to Control Stormwater Erosion, Sediment

At the Iowa Department of Transportation, the preservation of limited natural resources is one element considered when planning construction projects. When Iowa DOT is constructing or moving a road, it often needs to move earth. As good stewards of the land, precautions are taken to assure that the disturbed ground does not erode, or the sediment wash away only to end up in another area.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37S9OGS via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Equipment Procurement for N.Y. Municipality Simplified with Package Deal

The Town of Irondequoit, N.Y.'s Department of Public Works was looking to replace some antiquated fleet assets. To assist with the new assets' procurement, they looked to Nick Padulo, commercial and municipal account manager of Tracey Road Equipment in Rochester, N.Y. The town would be replacing a 1998 lowboy and tractor that was nearing the end of its service life.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3mwr34Q via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

MoDOT's $278M I-270 Project Increases Mobility in St. Louis County

In an effort to improve outdated highway design, deteriorating infrastructure and traffic congestion, the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is overseeing the I-270 North Design Build Project. The $278 million undertaking, extending from James S. McDonnell Boulevard to Bellefontaine Road, will update and replace aging pavement and bridges, improve accessibility for bicyclists and pedestrians and enhance traffic operations and safety throughout the corridor.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3ozrvRo via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ASV Signs Dealers in Alaska and Texas, Adds Dealer Locations in Q3 2020

ASV Holdings Inc. has expanded product availability with new dealers and dealer locations across the United States. ASV added Construction Machinery Industrial with four locations in Alaska, as well as Robinson, Texas-based Construction Edge Equipment. Existing dealers added new locations, including Carolina Construction Equipment with two in South Carolina and Briggs Equipment with one in Tampa, Fla.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Tvkoer via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

VIDEO: Engineering Innovation for the Future of Rubber Track Carriers

One thing that has been made abundantly clear during this difficult year is that industries like construction and mining are betting heavily on innovations in engineering to improve productivity and safety. This trend has already begun but is expected to expand as time goes on. This is certainly true of machinery and equipment used in the utility industry as well.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/34CtVqB via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

WisDOT Oversees U.S. 12 Project in St. Croix County

Construction for 2020 is nearing completion on a two-year improvement project on U.S. 12 between U.S. 63 and WIS 128 in St. Croix County, Wis. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is overseeing the work, which began in April, and called for resurfacing U.S. 12 and repairing the bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad tracks.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37L0mVP via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Caterpillar to Deliver, Support Guardian 2 Fatigue, Distraction Monitoring System

Caterpillar has entered into an agreement with Seeing Machines Pty Ltd to deliver and support light vehicle and on-highway driver fatigue and distraction monitoring technology through Cat dealers. Seeing Machines' Guardian 2 system is an advanced, non-intrusive system that senses operator movements and analyzes them for symptoms of fatigue or distraction in light vehicle applications.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2TKITEV via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Wacker Neuson Holds Virtual North American Dealer Meeting

Like most companies adapting to these challenging times, Wacker Neuson shifted its annual in-person dealer meeting into the digital world. On Oct. 20, 2020, the construction equipment manufacturer presented the latest company news, outlook and product information through an interactive Zoom Webinar.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2JghrNd via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Passenger Rail Project Receives $31.8M Federal Grant

The joint Wisconsin-Minnesota Twin Cities-Milwaukee-Chicago (TCMC) Passenger Rail Project has been selected to receive a $31.8 million federal rail grant. The TCMC project will add an additional daily round-trip between the Twin Cities, La Crosse, Milwaukee and Chicago and points in-between, along the existing long-distance Amtrak Empire Builder route.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3ouzXBD via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bobcat Introduces 6-Ton R2-Series E60 Compact Excavator

Bobcat Company has enhanced its compact excavator lineup with the introduction of the R2-Series E60 compact excavator. The R2-Series E60 offers many of the popular benefits of the R-Series compact excavators as well as a long list of enhanced R2-Series features to help customers meet the increasing demands of today's job sites, according to the manufacturer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3jAyB4s via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mack Trucks Maximizes Fuel Efficiency with Factory-Installed FlowBelow System for Mack Anthem

Mack Trucks announced the availability of a factory-installed FlowBelow Tractor AeroKit system on its Mack Anthem highway models, further improving fuel efficiency by up to 2.23 percent. The system will be available for order beginning later this quarter. Mack made the announcement during the virtual American Trucking Associations Management Conference & Exhibition.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3kzpzGc via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Takeuchi Announces Dittamore Implement as Its Newest Dealer

Takeuchi-US has introduced Dittamore Implement as a new dealer in Teutopolis, Ill. The dealer specializes in machinery sales, product support and service. Founded in 1975, Dittamore Implement is a family-owned business. Dittamore Implement will carry Takeuchi's full lineup, including excavators, track loaders, skid steer loaders and wheel loaders.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37M946g via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Deep Foundation Drilling Shafts Bridge Mighty Mississippi

Michels met the challenge of the Mighty Mississippi when called upon to install shafts for a new bridge carrying eight lanes of traffic over the river on Interstate 74 between Bettendorf, Iowa, and Moline, Ill. The new bridge would be an important link in the Quad Cities area, replacing a two-lane westbound bridge from 1935 and the two-lane eastbound bridge from 1960.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3e64sc7 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mulcher with Depth Control Rotor Helps Ohio Contractor Put the Hammer Down

Eric Adams puts the soul in sole proprietorship. Whether a project calls for clearing hundreds of trees or a hundred acres of brush, Adams brings the whole Hammer Down team (himself and his Bobcat 770) to tackle the job. Thankfully for Adams he's got the right equipment and support team around him to keep his business running and his customers happy.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2HEIxgt via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Branz Technologies Taps Felling Trailers for Portable Traffic Signal Transport Solution

Branz Technologies Inc. of Durham, N.C., needed to find a better transportation solution for its Hook & Go portable traffic signal system, which consists of four pedestal-mounted traffic signals. The portable systems make traffic control safer with automated traffic signals helping to keep crews and roadway workers as safe as possible.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/31PCJHX via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Miller Formless Expands, Acquires MBW Slipform Paver Models C-101, CG-200

Miller Formless announced it has acquired the MBW slipform paver models C-101 and CG-200. Miller Formless is a provider of concrete slip form paving machines and other products. "In an effort to expand market share and continue our corporate growth strategies we saw this small paver as an excellent opportunity to add a quality machine to our existing line of products," said Darick L.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/35IkCF3 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

I-57 Expansion Highlights Rebuild Illinois Investment

The Illinois Department of Transportation on Sept. 28 announced the ongoing and future expansion of Interstate 57 from Mount Vernon to Johnston City highlights a commitment to improve safety, reduce congestion and encourage economic growth throughout the region. The project is separated into six segments, representing a total investment of $257.8 million for southern Illinois, with $224 million coming from the Rebuild Illinois capital program.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37K7odt via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Diamond Equipment Founder Terry Clement Passes Away

Terry Courtlan Clement, 84, of Henderson, Ky., passed away peacefully on Oct. 18, 2020, at St. Vincent-Evansville in Evansville, Ind. Mr. Clement was founder, president and CEO of Diamond Equipment Inc. in Evansville, the Case equipment dealership he opened in 1969. In 1999, he retired, turning the reigns over to his son, Dave, who joined the company in 1985.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3osWvTn via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Northern Green Will Hold 2021 Virtual Conference in January

Following a review of comments, concerns and logistics on the challenges of holding Northern Green 2021 in person in Minneapolis, the Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association (MNLA) and the Minnesota Turf and Grounds Foundation (MTGF) have made a challenging but important decision — Northern Green 2021 will be transformed into a virtual conference.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/34vqh1K via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

RMS Now Offers Bomag in Iowa, Illinois

Road Machinery & Supplies Co. (RMS) has been named the primary dealer of Bomag soil, asphalt and landfill compaction products in 22 eastern Iowa counties and four Illinois counties. The Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and East Moline, Ill., branches, will provide sales, parts, service and other support capabilities to customers in the territory.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3mwJ9DL via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

SANY America Auctions Excavators to Lift More than Dirt

From its headquarters in Peachtree City, Ga., SANY America produces heavy equipment that is made for America and sold through an expanding North American dealer network. Recently, two very distinct SANY excavators hit the road on their way to upstate New York. The focus of a recent equipment auction held by SANY America, the two SY215C excavators, one featuring an American flag wrap, the other an all-black model complete with chrome accents, were auctioned in September, and their combined sales helped raise more than $55,000 for charity.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37MtLPy via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Maine's Darling Marine Center Waterfront Project Under Way

University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy and U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Dana Gartzke recently visited Walpole, Maine, for a tour of the Darling Marine Center (DMC), a waterfront infrastructure improvement project that began earlier this year. The tour, led by DMC Director Heather Leslie and DMC Laboratory Manager Timothy Miller, supplied an overview of the project, which will upgrade the center's flowing seawater system, renovate its oldest seawater laboratory and replace its 50-year-old main pier.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2HE4nkd via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

2020 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Tour Schedule Announced

The 2020 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Tour schedule is now available, as announced by the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests in partnership with nonprofit partner Choose Outdoors and Colorado Tourism. Under the theme, Experience Your Nature, the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree — a 55-ft.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2HDU1AR via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mack Trucks Again Sponsors ATA's Share the Road, Workforce Heroes Programs

Mack Trucks announced its continued sponsorship of the American Trucking Associations (ATA) Share the Road and Workforce Heroes programs in 2021. This will be the 20th year that Mack has sponsored Share the Road. Mack continued its sponsorship of both programs to help improve highway safety and to support military veterans by introducing and recruiting them to careers in the trucking industry.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3e16WIG via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mississippi Transportation Commission Awards 13 Contracts Across State

The elected, three member Mississippi Transportation Commission announced Oct. 23 that it had awarded contracts for 13 maintenance projects throughout the state. Overseeing the work will be the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), which maintains and enhances road, bridge and rail infrastructure.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3jpFq92 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Next Generation Mack MP 8HE Engine Boosts Fuel Efficiency By Up to 3 Percent

Mack Trucks announced a new version of its 13-liter Mack MP 8HE engine that improves fuel efficiency by up to 3 percent compared to the current MP8HE. Mack Anthem models spec'd with Mack's new extended chassis fairings and the Mack HE+ efficiency package, which includes the revised MP8HE engine, now deliver up to a 13 percent improvement in fuel efficiency compared with a baseline Anthem model, according to the manufacturer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3jwJeoM via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Long-Awaited Widening of Alabama Highway 157 Begins in Cullman

State legislators and community stakeholders joined Cullman city officials and the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) in October to break ground on the long-awaited Alabama Highway 157 widening project between U.S Highway 31 and Alabama 69 in Cullman, Ala. The kickoff event was held on state right-of-way near Lake Catoma, where a bridge for the future roadway was previously constructed.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/34xmjps via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Four Lanes on U.S. 411 Near Gadsden,Ala., to Finally Be Built

One of Alabama's first announced road improvements in the Rebuild Alabama project is destined to finally get under way next year and will almost certainly have a local impact. The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) opened bids Sept. 25 for the construction of a four-lane U.S. Highway 411 from Turkeytown in Etowah County to west of Cherokee County Road 20, west of Leesburg.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3otFWXd via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Freestanding Emergency Facility Being Built in Mobile, Ala.

University of South Alabama (USA) Health held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new freestanding emergency department in west Mobile, Ala., on Oct. 14. When construction on the facility is complete, it will provide people who live and work in that part of town with convenient access to advanced emergency and diagnostic care.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/31Kx6L1 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

TRATON, Navistar Reach Agreement in Principle

TRATON SE and American truck manufacturer Navistar International Corporation, in which TRATON already holds a stake of 16.8 percent, have reached agreement in principle that TRATON will acquire by merger all shares in Navistar not already held by TRATON, at a price of $44.50 per Navistar share. "We are pleased to have reached agreement in principle for a transaction after intensive negotiations with Navistar.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3opYKqm via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Huntsville's Zierdt Road Project Expected to Be Finished in 2021

A recent social media post from a resident of the Edgewater community off Zierdt Road at Lady Anne Lake in Huntsville, Ala., said, "Things That Have No End: The universe, numbers, Pi and Zierdt Road construction." Without a doubt, for those living during the now decade-long project, it must seem like a black hole.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3dYFOtR via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Manitou Group Awards Anderson Machinery Company as Top Performing Dealer of the Gehl Brand

Manitou Group presented Jim Anderson of Anderson Machinery Company, located in Corpus Christi, Texas, with the Gehl 2019 Top Dealer Award for North America. This prestigious award is based on the overall sales performance, commitment and customer support of Gehl equipment in North America throughout 2019.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2TqhcRr via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Alabama AGC Celebrates 40 Under 40 in Construction Winners

Alabama AGC hosted its 2020 Centennial Concert in downtown Birmingham at Iron City on Oct. 8 as an ongoing part of its centennial celebration. This year's event commemorated the milestones Alabama AGC has reached over the past 100 years, as well as honored this year's 40 Under 40 in Construction winners.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/35yMewe via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Vecellio Group Chief Honored With National Highway Progress Award

Leo A. Vecellio Jr., chairman, president and CEO of West Palm Beach, Fla. based Vecellio Group Inc. , and past chairman of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA), is the 2020 recipient of the George S. Bartlett Award. It was presented Oct. 20 during ARTBA's national convention, held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3ml1GCT via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

From Garage to Global Force: JCB Marks 75 Years in Business

JCB was founded on Oct. 23, 1945, by the late Joseph Cyril Bamford in a tiny lock-up garage in the Staffordshire market town of Uttoxeter in the UK. It was the same day his son Anthony, now Lord Bamford, was born, and as Bamford remarked "being presented with a son tended to concentrate the mind and when you were starting at the bottom, there was only one way to go and that was up." The foundation for the growth that was to follow was the manufacture of a tipping trailer made from war time scrap, which today stands proudly in the showroom of JCB's World HQ.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Hs23MG via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ARTBA Announces 2020-21 Officers

The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) announced the election of its 2020-2021 officers during its annual business meeting at the association's national convention, held virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They include: Chairman: Steve McGough, president and chief financial officer, HCSS, Sugar Land, Texas Senior Vice Chairman: Ward Nye, chairman and CEO, Martin Marietta, Raleigh, N.C.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2HwjTyk via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Colliflower Inc. Expands Essential Business Presence With Temple Hills, Md., Parker Store

Colliflower Incorporated announced that effective Sept. 28 its newest location at 4878 Stamp Road, Temple Hills, Md., is operational and ready to serve the greater southern Maryland and D.C. Metro with a full range of Parker Hannifin hydraulic and pneumatic hose, fittings and accessories. This newest location is Colliflower's 33rd Parker store along the East Coast.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3dNsxEq via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Maryland Company Aims to Bring AUSA to American Job Sites

Chesapeake Specialty Equipment was born of opportunity. The Jessup, Md., company was launched at the beginning of 2020 at the invitation of AUSA, the Barcelona, Spain, manufacturer of construction equipment. AUSA executives had sought to open a dealership in the mid-Atlantic region of the East Coast and persuaded John A.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37xfciE via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Jankel Provides Seating Solutions for Mack Defense M917A3 Heavy Dump Truck Program

Mack Defense is partnering with Jankel, a world-leader in the design and manufacture of high-specification defense protection systems, to provide the seating solution for the M917A3 heavy dump truck (HDT). "Mack Defense relies on partners with proven competency in the development, production and delivery of high-performance survivability solutions," said David Hartzell, president of Mack Defense.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/35DO7b5 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Carbro Contractors Replaces Ridge Road, Orient Way Bridges for NJDOT

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) is investing $26.7 million to replace the current Ridge Road Bridge (107 ft. long, one lane in each direction) and the Orient Way Bridge (107 ft. long, two lanes in each direction) over Route 3 in the Township of Rutherford in Bergen County. The Ridge Road Bridge, which carries 14,000 vehicles per-day, and the Orient Way Bridge, which carries 24,000 vehicles per-day, are several decades old.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2TirGlS via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kato/IHI Names Peterson Attachments & Equipment New Dealer for New England

Ron Peterson, president of Peterson Attachments & Equipment in Westborough, Mass., announced that the company has been named the Kato/IHI dealer of New England. "Kato has long been known in the United States for their high quality Japanese compact excavators," Peterson said. "Over the last decade, they have dramatically expanded their product offering.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2HiWIb0 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Barry Equipment Opens Training, Service Facility in Webster, Massachusetts

Barry Equipment is located at 7 Harry's Way, Webster Mass. Barry Equipment Co. Inc. has recently opened a brand new 17,500-sq.-ft. facility. Located in Webster, Mass., on 7 Harry's Way, only 2 mi. from the company headquarters, this new location will act as Barry Equipment's service and training headquarters.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3jllt3b via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Extreme Sandbox Celebrates Grand Opening of Sachse, Texas, Location

Extreme Sandbox will celebrate the grand opening of its newest location in Sachse, Texas, inside The Station mixed-use district. The grand opening celebration will take place from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Oct. 26, 2020, at 2837 Pleasant Valley Road. The Sachse mayor, Mike Felix, is expected to attend, along with city staff and chamber members.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/31zFJbj via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mercedes Benz to Build $53.6M Electric Car Plant in Vance, Ala.

Mercedes Benz US International (MBUSI) is expanding in Alabama, bringing with it a new facility at its Vance campus, as well as new jobs to aid in the production of electric cars. MBUSI is partnering with Birmingham development company Graham & Company for the $53.6 million project. "Graham & Company was selected as the project's developer after MBUSI conducted a competitive bid process," explained Henry Graham, vice president of the commercial development firm.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2TdYgFz via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Universal Music Group to Build Unique $1.2B Hotel in Biloxi, Miss.

Construction on the $1.2 billion UMUSIC Broadwater hotel complex in Biloxi, Miss. – the first of Universal Music Group's recently announced "music-based experiential hotel properties" – will commence next year and will be completed in 2023. UMG revealed earlier in October that it's launching a series of hotels as part of a previously announced joint venture with entertainment impact investment group, Dakia U-Ventures LLC.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2IXlVrR via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ARTBA Strives to Safeguard Workers From Accidents, Injuries

Highway construction workers are always at risk on the job. OSHA reports the leading cause of highway construction worker injuries and fatalities is contact with construction vehicles, objects and equipment. Best practices can prevent and eliminate injuries and deaths. What are you doing to keep workers on the ground safe on your job site? As highway infrastructure ages, the focus has shifted to rebuilding and improving existing roadways.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/35mkgnf via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Broward County, Fla., to Get New $30M Affordable Housing Complex

A new affordable housing community is in the pipeline for Broward County, Fla. The Coral Gables-based development firms Coral Rock Development Group and the Paragon Group of Florida are building a $30 million affordable housing townhome complex, Highland Oaks, in Pompano Beach, according to a press release.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3jnItyt via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Tutwiler Hall Rising at the University of Alabama

The new Julia Tutwiler Hall is rising on the campus of the University of Alabama at the corner of 12th Street and 10th Avenue. The $145 million project will replace the existing Tutwiler Hall, which was constructed in 1968. The new dorm building, which will house more than 1,200 female freshmen students, will have four wings surrounding a central courtyard.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3mdoV1K via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Contractors From Ohio, Texas and Utah Receive 2020 ARTBA National Contractor Safety Awards

Transportation construction companies from three states were recognized for their outstanding employee safety programs during the American Road & Transportation Builders Association's (ARTBA) Annual Convention. The annual ARTBA "Contractor Safety Awards" were created to promote worker safety and health as core values of the transportation design and construction industry.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3dSCtwr via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

NTEA Provides Work Truck Week 2021 Update

NTEA – The Association for the Work Truck Industry announced it will not be possible to produce Work Truck Week in its traditional in-person format next year. North America's largest work truck event, originally scheduled March 9 to 12, 2021, in Indianapolis, includes The Work Truck Show and Green Truck Summit.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3kzpClD via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Serious Labs Announces First Internationally Accredited Heavy Equipment Operator Training by Simulator

Serious Labs, a leader in virtual reality (VR) solutions for training and operations of heavy equipment, announced that for the first time an internationally accredited course in commercial heavy equipment training can be completed via simulator. Operators may now receive their PAL+ operator training, an extension of the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) Powered Access License (PAL), through Serious Labs' VR Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) simulator.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2HtuPg8 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Rochambeau Bridge Reconstruction Project Under Way

The reconstruction of the Rochambeau Bridge, which is actually two adjoining bridges in Newtown and Southbury, Conn., began on June 15 and will continue until December 2023. The Middlesex Corp. of Littleton, Mass., is the lead contractor in the $52.87 million job that is being financed by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT).... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3m8MbxF via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Wood's CRW Names Banks New Northern Territory Manager

Wood's CRW announced the addition of Mark Banks as the northern New England territory manager to the crane and lift division covering Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. He brings 22 years of sales experience in the heavy equipment industry, having worked at Beauregard Equipment and J.J. Kane Auctions.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3dTZAHa via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mack Trucks Donates Proceeds from Pink Mack Anthem Diecast Sales

Mack Trucks announced a multi-year partnership with the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) that will see Mack donate proceeds from the sales of a limited edition production run of pink Mack Anthem diecast models. Mack made an initial donation of $10,000 to NBCF and will contribute up to $25,000 more over the next two years as sales of the unique diecast models continue.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3dQmxuD via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

HNTB Vice President, Georgia DOT Chief Engineer, Two Project Managers/Policy Researchers and A. Morton Associates Inc. Honored with ARTBA's Women Leaders Awards

A chief state transportation engineer, a vice president at HNTB Corp. , two transportation policy project managers and a women-led civil engineering firm are the 2020 winners of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Foundation's "Women Leaders in Transportation Design & Construction" awards.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3kkDpfF via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Hitachi Industrial Equipment Taps Syncron for Service Parts Inventory Management

Hitachi Industrial Equipment (Hitachi IE) has selected Syncron Inventory, a core solutions of the Syncron Service Cloud, to optimize the company's global service parts inventory. Hitachi IE, a manufacturer and maintenance services provider of industrial equipment and solutions, is undergoing an evolution in optimizing its service parts inventory management processes to meet the changing need of its customer base.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37wSXcu via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Select Crane Sales Delivers National NBT45 to Marc's Crane Service

Select Crane Sales delivered a 2010 National NBT45 to Marc's Crane Service of Miami, Fla. The National NBT45 is mounted on a Peterbilt 367 and offers 45-ton capacity with 127 ft. of main boom. The National NBT45 is fully compliant with both crane and aerial lifting standards for increased utilization as a 45 ton crane or 1200 lb.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3og2ydB via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Mexico Utility Unveils 50-MW Solar Facility to Power Facebook

RIO RANCHO, N.M. (AP) The largest electric provider in New Mexico has unveiled its latest solar array, a 50-megawatt facility that was built to power Facebook's Los Lunas Data Center with renewable energy. A virtual ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Oct. 7 for the Encino Solar Field, located in Sandoval County, N.M., west of Rio Rancho.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3dLq5ya via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Demolition of Molson Coors Coming Soon in Colorado

DENVER (AP) As part of its corporate farewell to Denver, Molson Coors Beverage Co. vowed last fall to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in the company's brewing plant in Golden, Colo., the second-largest beer-making facility in the world. Now the scope of that work is coming into focus, and heavy machinery is on the horizon in Jefferson County.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3kjZ1J3 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

John Deere 944K Hybrid Wheel Loader Reaches 1 Million Field Hours

A testament to the durability and performance of the John Deere machines, the 944K Hybrid wheel loader has logged 1 million operating hours in the field. "Whenever we develop a machine, customer needs, such as durability, productivity, profitability and low operating costs, are always at the forefront of our designs.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3khrj72 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

RK Hall Relies on Cat Equipment for U.S. 82 Job

RK Hall LLC started work on the Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) $14.2 million project to expand and improve U.S. 82 in Red River County in September 2019 and despite rains which had impacted the construction last winter, the general contractor is hopeful to meet the anticipated delivery date of September 2021.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3odDRyI via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

San Antonio Construction Executive David Zachry Honored With ARTBA Award

David Zachry, CEO of San Antonio, Texas-based Zachry Corp. and a long-time volunteer leader in the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA), is the 2020 recipient of the organization's highest honor — the "ARTBA Award." It was presented Oct. 20 during a special ceremony at ARTBA's national convention.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3kvbZn6 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Finish of New Jersey's U.S. 206 Bypass Delayed Until Next Spring

Completion of the long-awaited U.S. Highway 206/Peter J. Biondi Bypass will be delayed until spring, 2021, while the state's Department of Transportation (NJDOT) is expected to begin preliminary work on the widening of the state highway in the vicinity of Camplain Road and the nearby Norfolk Southern railroad trestle.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3m3nAdF via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

South Carolina's Iconic Folly Pier Closed for Two-Year Replacement Project

Oct. 18 marked the start of an extended closure of the iconic Edwin S. Taylor Folly Beach Fishing Pier along the Atlantic Coast of South Carolina. The span closed that morning for a two-year replacement project, reported the Charleston Post and Courier. A Lowcountry landmark since 1995, the pier has since become heavily damaged by shipworms.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3dQLp5G via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Maine Grains Gets Innovative in Expanding Downtown Skowhegan

One business owner's unique, outside-the-box, thinking is driving a new business venture in downtown Skowhegan, Maine, that, in collaboration with other businesses, promises positive outcomes for the town and surrounding areas in the coming years. Maine Grains, housed at the former Somerset County Jail at 42 Court St., announced earlier in October that Amber Lambke, CEO and co-owner, is leading a new real estate company, Land & Furrow LLC, and has purchased the former Kennebec Valley Inn property in downtown Skowhegan from the Somerset Economic Development Corp.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2HgvZeF via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Joint Venture Tackles Challenging Encinitas Job

Installing new sidewalks and bike paths is primarily a simple, straight-forward project, but this was not the case for a project that included the construction of 4,050 linear ft. of new sidewalks and bike lanes under Interstate 5 (I-5) at Santa Fe Drive and Encinitas Boulevard in the city of Encinitas.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2HgvWiZ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Unique Maryland County Plan Will Build Six New Schools

On Oct. 15, Maryland's Prince George's County Council approved a plan to develop six new schools in the jurisdiction through a public-private partnership, which would be the first of its kind in the nation. The council said the partnership will allow for faster construction of five new middle schools and one K-8 school.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/34fgfll via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Crews Continue Work on Highway 50 Echo Bridge Replacement

Caltrans recently announced it is receiving a $20 million federal grant to improve the busiest, most congested rail junction in California. The award from the U.S. Department of Transportation Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Transportation Grants program will help fund the Stockton Diamond Grade Separation Project, which will elevate a set of tracks at the delay-stricken intersection to create free-flowing movement along passenger and freight rail lines, and allow for future expansion.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3o8QTx7 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction Crews Reach Milestone With Automated People Mover System at LAX

Balfour Beatty, as part of the LAX Integrated Express Solutions joint venture team, completed an important milestone in the delivery of Los Angeles International Airport's (LAX) Automated People Mover (APM) by placing concrete for the first segment of the 2.25-mi. elevated guideway and completing structural steel erection activities for the Maintenance and Storage Facility (MSF).... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3o4adMd via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Front-Mount Snowblower Attachment From Bobcat Offers Compact Tractor Customers More Comfort While Clearing Snow

Bobcat Company is expanding its compact tractor attachment offering with the new front-mount snowblower. The front-mount snowblower is positioned in front of the machine, rather than behind on a 3-point hitch. The front-mounted attachment provides customers a more comfortable way to clear snow around acreages or barns as they do not need to turn around in their seat to monitor the performance of the attachment, according to Bobcat.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3j9DDVu via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Liberty Canyon Overpass Crossing Will Receive $5M Donation from WCB

A California agency that funds wildlife conservation initiatives across the state announced it will give $5 million toward construction of the Liberty Canyon wildlife bridge in Agoura Hills, according to a report. Currently in planning stages, the $88-million land bridge will consist of a 200-ft. long overpass across the 101 Freeway at Liberty Canyon.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/31sk5pn via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Buyers Products Company Expands Sales Team to Support Growing Customer Base

Buyers Products appointed several new upper-level sales managers to support the work of its territory managers across the United States and abroad. Steve Dewey is the new director of sales —East (eastern United States, Canada and Puerto Rico) and David Torcasi joins the team as director of sales — West (western United States and Canada).... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Hq5dAM via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

City Celebrates Reopening of Gerald Desmond Bridge

The Port of Long Beach and city officials held a celebration to kick off the official opening of the Gerald Bridge Replacement Project. The second highest cable-stayed bridge opened to the public on Oct. 5 The new bridge — consisting of 18 million lbs. of structural steel and 75 million lbs.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2T9rdSL via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Tenna Integrates OEM, ERP and Project Operations / SaaS Software Solutions for Contractors

Tenna, the construction technology platform that revolutionizes equipment fleet operations, has announced its expanded integration functionality that connects its equipment management platform with various external leading construction software products, platforms and systems. This includes inbound data integrations with widely recognized OEMs in accordance with ISO 15143-3 (AEMP 1.2 and 2.0) telematics standards and other data integrations with construction SaaS platforms including estimating systems and ERP and project operations platforms to allow contractors to optimize and share their equipment data across their multiple business systems.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3m2kYwA via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

AEM Voice of Customer Survey: Looking at COVID-19's Impact on Construction, Utility Sector Workforce

We're now six months into what can best be described as a "COVID state of being," and it's nearly impossible to overstate the fatigue that has set in as far as analyzing numbers and data and trying to be prepared for whatever comes next. The AEM Construction Sector team continues to look to how we can help provide clarity or support to the needs of our members in these trying times.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3o9AqZF via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Feds Grant $1.2B for Transbay Corridor Core Capacity Project

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced a $1.2 billion grant agreement with the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) for the Transbay Corridor Core Capacity project in San Francisco. "This investment in California will improve public transportation and support economic recovery in the Bay Area," said FTA Deputy Administrator K.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3m62qeO via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Alta Equipment Group to Acquire Howell Tractor

Alta Equipment Group Inc. announced on Oct. 15 that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Howell Tractor and Equipment LLC. , a privately-held heavy equipment dealer serving northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. Howell Tractor has an expansive range of heavy construction, mining, material handling and crane equipment available for sale or rent to its customer base.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2T9i7FB via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction Crews Complete Battery Street Tunnel Filling

The Battery Street Tunnel that drivers once used to travel between Aurora Avenue North and the Alaskan Way Viaduct was filled in late September. Construction crews began decommissioning the tunnel after the State Route 99 tunnel under Seattle opened in February 2019. Much of the tunnel was filled with recycled concrete from the demolished viaduct.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/34cCUP6 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

PIRTEK Helps Keep Boats Shipshape at Port of Seattle

PIRTEK Kent and PIRTEK Seattle, owned by Gregory Shideler, are unique in comparison to most of the other service and supply centers within the corporation. Due to their proximity to the Port of Seattle, the teams at these Washington locations have become specialized in hydraulic operations aboard large seafaring vessels.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2FKXSep via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bent Crews Replace Farmer Creek Bridge Along U.S. 101

Bent LLC is in the midst of replacing the Farmer Creek Bridge on U.S. 101 just north of Hebo, a structure built in 1916, for the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). The existing 27-ft. long, two-lane steel bridge is being replaced with a concrete, 80-ft. long and 50-ft. wide, two-lane single span bridge.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/34fBfbn via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

State Receives $493 Million Federal Funds From FHWA

Caltrans announced that the state will receive more than $493 million in additional transportation funding from the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) annual August redistribution. "These federal funds will help Caltrans and local agencies invest in improving the transportation system throughout California.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2T8pu06 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Oregon Logging Conference Raises Funds for Fire Relief

Due to the wildfires on the west coast, specifically in the state of Oregon, Scott Melcher, president of the Oregon Logging Conference, issued the following statement: "The historic wildfires that are burning across our wonderful state have shaken our industry to the core. It will take months, possibly years, to realize the extent of the damage, estimated to be over one hundred million dollars in equipment loss alone.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3kfU0kP via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Flatiron, Turner to Build San Diego International Airport Terminal

A Turner-Flatiron joint venture was awarded a contract to build a new $2.265 billion airport terminal at San Diego International Airport. The 1.2 million-sq.-ft. building with 30 gates will replace the existing 1960's era terminal. Construction will begin in late 2021 once all environmental permits are issued.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/31sZ51M via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Caterpillar Revives Trial Series With Pac-Man

Continuing the company's successful Cat Trials series, a total of eight videos which have logged more than 18 million views, Caterpillar released its first new Cat Trial video in four years. The Cat Trial #9: PAC-MAN takes on the video-gaming world to celebrate Caterpillar's 95th anniversary, while PAC-MAN celebrates its 40th anniversary, by showcasing Cat products, technology and services.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3jhX9iB via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Composite Bridge System Used for First Time on West Coast

The rural community of Duvall, Wash., has become the first town on the west coast to utilize an AIT Bridges composite bridge system. The bridge, made up of 12 fiberglass composite arches, was trucked from AIT's Brewer, Maine, facility to Duvall, about 50 minutes northeast of Seattle. "This construction marks several milestones," said Wendell Harriman, senior operations engineer at AIT Bridges.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2HmeQQV via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mack Trucks Donates $25,000 to St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund

Mack Trucks donated $25,000 in proceeds from sales of the Mack #ThankATrucker Life Is Good T-shirt to the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF), a nonprofit offering financial assistance to ill or injured professional drivers and health and wellness programs. "Mack is pleased to be able to offer this donation to the St.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37jDZqg via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Pennsylvania's Sellers Avenue Bridge to Finally be Upgraded

Pennsylvania State Senator Tim Kearney and Ridley Park Mayor Hank Eberle announced Oct. 15 that a breakthrough had been reached on upgrading the 68-year-old Sellers Avenue Bridge in Ridley Park, paving the way for construction to begin on the long-dormant project. The structure, which covers Amtrak's northeast corridor track and Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority's (SEPTA) regional rail line between Wilmington, Del., and Philadelphia, has been in desperate need of repairs for years and created unsafe conditions for pedestrians.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/31pwp9L via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Street Redesign Construction to Soon Begin in Suburban Boston

Construction will begin later this fall in the suburbs west of Boston on the $31.1 million Needham/Newton Corridor Improvements, according to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). The roadwork includes an overhaul of Needham Street, the portion of Winchester Street up to Massachusetts Route 9, the bridge over the Charles River and a part of Highland Avenue in Needham.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/35bRRQB via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Work to Widen Arkansas' U.S. 67 Wins $10M Federal Boost

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) has won another competitive grant to help pay for a project to widen two sections of U.S. Highway 67 in Pulaski and Lonoke counties. The $10 million grant under a U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) program is the second the project has received this year.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Hm8L6J via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Maine's Construction Industry Still Prosperous Despite Pandemic

Despite the unprecedented economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Maine's construction industry has continued with little disruption, as demand has not waned for work on long-delayed projects. With fewer cars on the road and fewer students in classrooms, it has given local contractors a chance to tackle highway and school repair jobs, according to Matt Marks, CEO of Associated General Contractors of Maine, in an interview with The Center Square earlier in October.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3jhm0Tv via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Work Begins On $23M Addition to Connecticut School

By the end of 2021, Mill Hill Elementary School in Fairfield, Conn., will be more than 30 percent larger than it is today. Construction is under way on the school's more than $23 million expansion project, which was a hot topic in town last year when the specifics of the addition were being decided.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3keoZ0y via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ECA Expands Team to Support Long-Term Growth Vision

Equipment Corporation of America (ECA), a distributor of specialty foundation equipment, has announced new hires at several of its branches in the United States. ECA's President/CEO Roy Kern announced the hiring of his son, Rod, who represents the fourth generation of the Kern family. "Rod will follow a similar path to my own by joining ECA at the ground level and learning all aspects of our operation from the ground up," he said.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37nQoJU via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

IROCK Crushers Welcomes Hills Machinery

After examining the current construction materials marketplace and reviewing customer feedback in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia, IROCK Crushers announced that Hills Machinery will be its exclusive dealer to sell and service the IROCK product line. "The IROCK partnership with Hills Machinery is a perfect fit primarily because we draw on the same set of core values.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2IG4Su5 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Volvo Trucks Awarded $21.7M to Deploy VNR Electric Zero-Emission Trucks

Volvo Trucks North America was awarded $21.7 million in grants to deploy 70 VNR Electric trucks in Southern California for regional freight distribution and drayage. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Targeted Air Shed Grant Program is providing $20 million in funding, supplemented by $1.7 million from the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) for charging infrastructure, to improve air quality in the region.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3lYXhoU via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Sandvik Establishes Rock Processing Solutions Business

Sandvik has decided to establish a new business area, Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions (SRP), as of Jan. 1, 2021. The new business area will consist of the current crushing and screening division, which today is part of the Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology business area. The reason for this structural change is to further accelerate profitable growth within rock processing, based on crushing and screening addressing separate parts of the value chain and facing different competition to the other Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology divisions.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/31mCyDQ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Monroe Tractor Welcomes Scott Harriman, Emma Haven

Monroe Tractor has added two new employees to its Albany, N.Y., location. Scott Harriman as district sales manager and Emma Haven as product support representative. Harriman brings six years of owning his own construction business and 18 years of experience in multiple sectors of the construction industry.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3o7YyMo via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Belson Steel Turns to Sennebogen for New Scrap Handlers

A family-run business for 60 years, Belson Steel Center Scrap Inc. is a 16-acre scrap metal yard in Bourbonnais, Ill. The business is complemented by Chicago Heights Processing, a specialty scrap processing and recycling operation. Between the two facilities, owner and president Marc Pozan maintains a fleet of eight scrap handlers.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2IHWF8N via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology Appoints Ville Keinänen as New Business Line Manager, Surface Drills, USA

Ville Keinänen has been appointed business line manager, surface drills, USA, Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology. He will start in this new role in December 2020 and will be based in the Atlanta, Ga., area. Ville has more than 20 years of management experience, with sales and finance-related responsibilities.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37oPEEa via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction Managers Can Stay Connected From Anywhere With Komatsu's Powerful New Digital Platform

Managers of large construction projects now have a new technological tool in their arsenal to help them work more efficiently and economically, according to Komatsu. Komatsu announced the North American launch of its Smart Construction Remote application, which allows users to send new design data to machines in the field and remotely support operators without traveling to the job site.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3kcLC5B via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Jersey City's SoHo West Building Boom Continues with New Projects

Three towers rising at least 25 stories and the restoration of an old metal can company building could bring nearly 1,100 new residential units to Jersey City's Soho West, the once industrial neighborhood near the Holland Tunnel being transformed by a recent building boom. Statco, a four-phase project being developed by Manhattan Building Company, is planned for several lots between 14th and 16th streets, bound by Coles and Monmouth streets.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/350N2ts via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New 39-Story Hotel in NYC's Chelsea Close to Topping Out

Construction is nearing the topping out point at 113 West 24th Street, a 39-story Marriott hotel in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood. The new structure is designed by New York's Stonehill & Taylor Architects and developed by Lam Generation, itself a Manhattan firm that develops and constructs hotel properties throughout the city.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3nRmX8K via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Concours Club in Miami Shows Importance of Speedway Paving

For many people, from teenagers to senior citizens, the idea of tromping the accelerator of a hot car and going as fast as possible is invigorating. Perhaps just going fast is not enough. Showing off your skills might be even better. The best of both worlds is on display at the new speedway at The Concours Club in Miami.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2GTRBxO via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Self-Confidence Guides Bishop's Success With Dynapac

Jennifer Bishop has always been one to go toe-to-toe with the toughest issues in her professional life. And, inevitably, her self-confidence and perseverance lead her to success. That fire within Bishop has also led her to a new position in 2020 as Dynapac North America's dealer sales manager for the Southeast following a 16-year-long career with the company.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/31cjKqx via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Upgrades to Road Intersection Near Baltimore Under Way

Construction has gotten under way northeast of Baltimore to make water line and highway improvements at the intersection of Maryland Highway 147 (Harford Road) and Joppa Road, according to the state's Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA). The agency said the project will improve traffic operations and safety at the intersection, located in the community of Carney, and includes replacement of Baltimore County water lines underneath the intersection.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/341KRqo via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

UMaine System to Use Much of $240M Gift for New Facilities

Administrators in the University of Maine System on Oct. 7 lauded a $240 million gift that is among the largest ever in public institutes of higher education and will be used for systemwide investments in facilities, academics and athletics. Much of the funding from the Harold Alfond Foundation, one of the state's leading philanthropic organizations, will be spent on the University of Southern Maine campus in Portland.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Fx0ZXn via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Joey Martin Auctioneers Sell Off Iron in Blairsville, Georgia

It was a replay of last October's sale in Blairsville, Ga. as Joey Martin Auctioneers was, once again, competing with Mother Nature and torrential downpours. Despite the rainy conditions, the crowd looked to be greater than last year, and the internet bidding was hotter than ever. A great line-up of dozers, excavators, mini/compact equipment, trucks, trailers, and much-much more drew a nice turnout of contractors, dealers, and farmers looking for a bargain.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/35gRJzB via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

CMES Inc. Constructs Diamond Urban Interchange in Bethlehem

CMES Inc. crews are scheduled to complete the Georgia Department of Transportation's (GDOT) $26.4 million project in Bethlehem to construct a full diamond urban interchange providing access to and from SR 316 to the crossroad SR 81, on Oct. 31,. The project, taking place in Barrow County, is being financed by state funds.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/378DHlT via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Jeff Martin Hosts Early Fall Public Auction Ring in South Carolina

Jeff Martin held its East Coast Early Fall Construction & Transportation Public Auction Ring 1 Oct. 1, 2020, in Pelzer, S.C. It featured a wide selection of construction equipment, attachments, accessories and trucks. The bidders came from many southern states and even more registered online to bid.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3j2caov via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Beneficial Use Practices Spur Tarheel Company's Success

Helping others become stewards of the health of the planet, while still operating a successful business, is a dream for many owners and executives. But, in 1999, J. Gary Steele and his wife, Charlot, did just that when they formed Advanced Residuals Management (ARM) LLC. Their intent was to open a contracting company that built, operated and closed landfills for industrial facilities, before later adding a second line of business in the beneficial use and land application of manufacturing by-products — practices that benefit the environment.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3786M0X via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

John Deere Debuts Single-Motor, High-Flow Snow Blower Models

John Deere announced three new single-motor, high-flow snow blower models just in time for peak snow-removal season. Compatible with the John Deere compact track loaders, compact wheel loaders and skid steers, the SB72D, SB78D and SB84D snow blowers incorporate features such as hydraulically operated poly-lined chutes and deflectors, reinforced wrappers, adjustable skid shoes and two auger options for improved performance and durability.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3iZx7Ra via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mammoet Helps Minimize Close Time During German Bridge Move

As part of the renewal of a railroad overpass in Goslar, Germany, Mammoet was contracted by the construction company Echterhoff to install a 4,409 ton bridge. Due to the size and characteristics of the structure, the movement of the bridge was required to be very smooth and precise, and Mammoet's digital solution was chosen for the project.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3iZdHeX via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

WestRock Solvay Mill Turns to Empire Crane, Broderson

The team at WestRock Solvay Mill needed more lifting capacity than what their 1999 Broderson IC-80 could offer. After looking at other brands, they found that only Broderson offered the lifting capacity they need in the small footprint they require. Cory White, senior vehicle maintenance technician and mobile equipment safety trainer at WestRock provided his technical expertise to the decision-making process.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3k2DzrQ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

McIntosh Joins AGC of Minnesota as Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Associated General Contractors of Minnesota announced the addition of Yolanda Y. McIntosh to its staff. Filling a newly-created director of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) position with the state's largest and longest-established commercial construction trade association, McIntosh will lead efforts in building more intentional and inclusive initiatives to assist member contractors in establishing equity in business cultures and providing greater opportunity for diverse populations in the commercial construction industry.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/33UEJzP via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

South Dakota Transportation Commission Approves Contract for Missouri River Bridge Replacement

On Sept. 22, South Dakota Secretary of Transportation Darin Bergquist announced that the Transportation Commission approved the award of the Pierre-Fort Pierre Missouri River Bridge replacement project to Jensen Construction Company for $49.99 million. "Replacing the Missouri River Bridge at this location has been in the planning stages for the better part of 20 years," said Bergquist.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3jYIfPh via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bobcat Launches Machine IQ Wireless Communication Subscription Packages

Bobcat Machine IQ wireless communication, launched in 2019, is a service designed to help owners and fleet managers better utilize their machines. Now it's been upgraded with two new subscription packages — Machine IQ Basics and Machine IQ Health and Security — for customers to check on the health of machines and remotely track information that enhances maintenance, security and performance.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2GYAo6f via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ritchie Bros. Latest Market Trends Report Shows Slowly Climbing Prices

With billions of dollars of equipment transacting via multiple sales channels each year, Ritchie Bros. has the data and in-house expertise to provide insight into industry trends. The company shares these insights via its Market Trends module within its Ritchie Bros. Asset Solutions suite of tools.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3nPNqUj via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Grove GMK5250L Helps 24/7 Lifting Stay True to Its Name

New York City has some of the most challenging restrictions on moving heavy. So to move a 130,000-plus lbs, five-axle mobile crane through the busy streets of Manhattan is a challenge. Crane companies working in the metropolis need to combine real skill with a lot of patience in dealing with physical and regulatory constraints imposed by the city.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3lFLnjC via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

AGCMO Wins Top Chapter for Diversity

At the AGC of America (AGCA) convention in Las Vegas in early March, AGC of Missouri (AGCMO) took top honors in Diversity & Inclusion, bringing home the Diversity & Inclusion Excellence Award for the chapter for the second consecutive year. The D&I awards program is led by AGCA's Diversity and Inclusion Steering Committee.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/34TnvlZ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction of Ultium Battery Plant in Lordstown Progresses

July 29 marked the beginning of steel construction at the all-new Ultium Cells LLC battery cell manufacturing facility in Lordstown, Ohio. Ultium Cells LLC is a joint venture that will mass-produce Ultium battery cells for electric vehicles and create more than 1,100 new jobs in northeast Ohio. Since May 2020, ground has been broken and concrete footings have been poured at the facility.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/312fj1z via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

USACE Begins Cleveland Harbor West Breakwater Repairs

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, began construction to repair a damaged portion of the Cleveland Harbor West Breakwater in Cleveland, Ohio. "The repairs to the Cleveland Harbor West Breakwater are crucial for the coast and shoreline infrastructure for Lake Erie, and the announcement by the U.S.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3nKlqkN via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

PIRTEK Reading Road Aims to Grow Under New Ownership

The Cincinnati metropolitan area is the fastest growing economic hub in the Midwest. Its commercial output is rapidly increasing, supported by equally fast population growth. As Ohio's largest city and the nation's 29th-largest metropolitan area, Cincinnati is home to a robust assortment of manufacturing companies.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2SNsBum via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ODOT Seeks Additional Lanes on I-77 in Summit County

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is pursuing funds to design and construct additional travel lanes on I-77 in northern Summit County. Widening of a 9.2-mi.-long corridor on I-77 is proposed between the Ghent Road and Ohio Turnpike interchanges in the city of Fairlawn, Bath and Richfield Townships and the Village of Richfield.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3jWGdPJ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

West Virginia Wins $500M Hyperloop Certification Facility

Approximately 18 months ago, West Virginia set a goal of establishing itself as a cradle for developing new technology. That effort bore its largest fruit so far Oct. 8, when Virgin Hyperloop One chose an 800-acre site in the Mountain State for the $500 million Hyperloop Certification Facility, a 6-mi.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/312t3cI via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

AEM Establishes Sustainability Council to Help Harnesses Momentum to Power, Build, Feed a More Sustainable World

As part of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) steadfast commitment to building on the momentum of a sustainable future, AEM has announced the establishment of a Sustainability Council comprised of leaders from member companies. The council will help advance member companies' efforts in addressing issues of sustainability and to provide a framework for the adoption of best practices and innovation.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3j3WVM5 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Wilmington, N.C.'s Hampstead Bypass Work Delayed Again

Wilmington, N.C.,'s Hampstead bypass has been delayed once again. The North Carolina Board of Transportation voted unanimously Oct. 8 to delay work on the long-awaited bypass along with scores of other projects throughout the state. The Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has postponed the projects in hopes of balancing its funds, which took a significant hit when COVID-19 kept North Carolinians off the roads early this year.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/36ZOVZY via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Building Starts on Arkansas Arts Center, Gets $3M From Heir

The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) in Conway on Oct. 9 announced a new $3 million donation from the Alice L. Walton Foundation as it broke ground on its new 100,000-sq.-ft., $45 million Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts. Of the $3 million, one-third will go toward construction of the center.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3jS5CKB via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

GDOT Awards 13 Contracts for Road Projects in West Central Georgia

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced in September that it had awarded contracts for 13 new projects in District 3 (the West Central Georgia region). The contracts were among 38 awarded statewide for construction projects totaling $84 million, of which 39 percent were for safety-related projects.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/30Zebfg via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Crawford County Middle-High School Set to Be Finished by August 2022

The Crawford County, Ga., school district is seeing progress on the construction of its new middle-high school building in the town of Roberta. Crews started working on the two-story building, featuring a new gymnasium, in June, with a completion scheduled for the end of 2021. Students will move into the combination school shortly after that while their old school building is being demolished.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/34SmnyH via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Macon, Ga., Gets Nightly Bridge Work, Considers New Landfill Site

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced in early October that contractors would begin the next phase of construction to replace the bridge over the Norfolk Southern Railroad track in Macon. The tracks beneath College Street required a full closure of the street from just south of Appleton Avenue to just south of the College Street spur beginning Oct.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/30ZqDLK via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

N.Y. Islanders' $1B UBS Arena at Belmont Park Taking Shape

At Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y., the evidence that the New York Islanders' new $1 billion arena is taking shape is everywhere. A brick-and-tile facade is attached to most of the structure's exterior. Steel beams are in place across the top to hold UBS Arena's roof, targeted to be placed in December.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3dmlaE0 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Lane Construction to Build Florida's Poinciana Parkway

The Lane Construction Corporation, the U.S. subsidiary of Webuild Group (formerly Salini Impregilo), has been awarded the Poinciana Parkway Phase 2 design-and-build contract in Osceola County, Fla. The contract is valued at $93 million. The project involves widening the expressway from two to four lanes for approximately 7 mi., construction of a 6,500-ft.-long bridge parallel to a bridge built in 2015, two toll gantries, two bridges over local roads, and more than 6,000 linear ft.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3jKPqdT via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Millennium Rentals Hires Jim Gill as Business Development Manager

For more than 20 years, New Millennium Rentals has been a market leader in renting excavators with specialized attachments to the demolition, recycling, construction, environmental and reconstruction industries. Recently, Peter Menner, president/owner of New Millennium Rentals, has made a strategic decision to expand his product offerings into the material handling market (typically scrap machines) with the acquisition of two new product lines and a key employee to head up his new material handling division — Jim Gill has joined New Millennium Rentals as business development manager.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3lnVJof via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction, Improvement Work Hums Along Bust U.S. 1 in Maryland

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is currently working on improvements in College Park, which is in Prince George's County. The project involves U.S. 1 (Baltimore Avenue) from College Avenue to MD 193 (University Boulevard). It will support current and future development and improve traffic operations and safety for motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians along U.S.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3ny6Qg0 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Tips to Save Money When Fueling Job Sites

Your business could benefit in a range of operational savings, including your fuel budget, if you can upgrade to newer-model machinery and trucks. One lifecycle analysis has shown tremendous per-truck savings just by upgrading to a 2021 model. The Fleet Advantage Truck Lifecycle Data Index compares operating costs of older-model Class-8 trucks to 2021 model year replacements.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3nvn7T7 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Western Products Ready When Mother Nature Comes Calling

Powered by decades of offering quality products, service and expertise, Milwaukee, Wis.-based Western Products, a manufacturer of snow and ice control equipment, is looking forward to a promising year in business. Known for its full line of contractor grade snowplows for commercial and personal use, as well as light municipal snow removal operations, the company also offers a variety of spreaders, accessories and parts.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3jJn6bY via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Trauma Safety Strap Enhances Fall Protection for Construction Workers

A trauma safety strap that attaches to a harness construction workers wear on the job enhances fall protection for workers. 3M of St. Paul, Minn., the company that makes the Fall Protection Suspension Safety Strap, is now including it with all harnesses it sells. "We've gotten feedback from frontline workers, so we're making it a standard feature on every harness," Tim Thomas, a 3M global marketing manager said.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2GR4TKJ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Former Driscoll Construction President Dies at Age 87

Michael J. Driscoll, former president of Driscoll Construction Co., based in Blue Bell, Pa., died at home on Oct. 1, 2020, surrounded by family. He was 87. He was born to James Norbert and Virginia Kerns Driscoll on June 18, 1933, in White Plains, N.Y., and the family moved to Mount Airy section pf Philadelphia in 1944.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3desNfE via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kenworth Honored as a 2020 Top Workplace for Women in Transportation by Women in Trucking

Kenworth was honored as a 2020 top workplace for women in the transportation industry by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT). It marks the third consecutive year that Kenworth has received special recognition from the organization. Nominated companies for the special recognition possess a corporate culture that supports gender diversity; provides flexibility in hours and work requirements; offers competitive compensation and quality benefits, such as paid maternity leave; includes training, continuing education and development; and fosters career advancement opportunities.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3jDrAAK via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

North Carolina Approves $700M in Bonds for Road Construction

North Carolina state officials approved the issuing of $700 million in bonds Oct. 6 to support road construction and repairs. The 10-member Council of State unanimously passed a resolution that initiates the Build NC bonds sale, part of a $3 billion transportation package approved by the General Assembly in 2018.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3dim7Ny via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Equipment East Opens Its New Facility in Brockton to Benefit Northeast Market

To better serve customers in south Boston, southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Equipment East has opened its third location at 196 Manley Street in Brockton, Mass. Product offerings, include Doosan, Wacker Neuson, Yanmar, Multi-Hog and Spaulding. "We are particularly proud of the location of our new Brockton facility, which is centrally located just off Route 24 and only minutes off Route 495," said Giovanni Albanese, president and founder of Equipment East.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/30M5vc2 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

BU Offers More Land to Break Logjam over MassPike Project

Hoping to break a stalemate over the $1 billion Massachusetts Turnpike project, Boston University is offering up more of its own land for the state to fit the giant project through a constricted section of Allston. Even at only a few feet wide, additional land could help the state rebuild the highway and adjacent Soldiers Field Road without erecting a new viaduct or extending over the Charles River, two options that have generated so much opposition that state officials were forced back to the drawing board this year.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/30LkAu5 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Canyon Springs Landscaping, JCB Make Maine Beautiful

Canyon Springs Landscaping is a veteran-owned and family-operated landscaping firm that is on the move. The company, which serves central and southern Maine, has a portfolio that includes hardscape — patios, walkways, retaining walls, stone veneer and outdoor kitchens — snow removal, light excavation work, and water projects, including ponds, waterfalls, stream creation and fountains.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2GLDZnF via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Surf Park in Virginia Beach Passes Milestone, Inches Closer to Reality

A plan for a surf park and entertainment center at the Virginia Beach oceanfront is forging ahead where others have failed, and the project is inching closer to construction. Venture Realty Group, which is working with music icon and Virginia Beach native son Pharrell Williams, has steadily passed muster with the city in its quest to build Atlantic Park, a $325 million mixed-use project on the former dome site.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3lv2Qvd via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Building Starts on $90M Critical Care Tower in Gastonia, N.C.

Construction has begun on a critical-care tower at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, N.C., west of Charlotte. The 146,000-sq. ft. tower will have four floors, each with 26 private intensive-care rooms, centralized nursing stations and administrative workspace. Three floors will be available for immediate use, while the fourth one can be used for future projects.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2GCnSJs via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Planning Inches Forward on New Span Over Mighty Mississippi

Louisiana officials say there is small progress being made in getting a new bridge over the Mississippi River in Baton Rouge. The Capital Area Road and Bridge District (CARBD), a seven-member panel, met Sept. 28 to get an update from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) on what first steps have been taken and about the potential economic impact of a new bridge.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/30LuWdM via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Alta Equipment Named Distributor of Roadtec Products

Astec Industries announced Alta Equipment is its newest distributor of Roadtec products. Roadtec's asphalt paving equipment will be available in Florida on Alta Equipment's integrated dealer network, one of the largest in the nation. Chris Colwell, VP of channel management of Astec, said, "We are excited about our partnership in Florida.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3jHHWZ7 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Rhode Island's $77M Project Involves Preserving or Replacing 15 Bridges

Preparation work is under way on a $77 million project to replace, preserve or rehabilitate 15 bridges on Rhode Island's Route 37. "Route 37 is a critical east-west highway that serves 42,000 vehicles per day, connecting Rhode Island's second and third largest cities, as well as I-95, I-295 and U.S.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3lotF3W via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Yoder & Frey Announces Live Online Rental Roll-Out Auction for Sunstate Equipment

For the first time, and in conjunction with Yoder & Frey, Sunstate Equipment will hold a unique live online one day rental roll-out auction on Oct. 28. Stock for this sale will be displayed at the new facility in the Cypress / Katy area of Houston, Texas, with four viewing days where interested buyers can come and preview the lots for sale.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Fd40fi via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Brokk 200 Offers Increased Safety, Versatility, Productivity in Mining Operations

Brokk, a manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition machines, offers the Brokk 200 for ultra-deep mining applications. With SmartConcept — the company's signature system for improved performance and uptime — the machine provides increased power and productivity with zero emissions, making it ideal for the deepest, most challenging applications, according to the manufacturer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3llvM8L via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Heavy Equipment Operators: First Responders

As firefighters worked nearly 20 major wildfires across the west coast, including California and Oregon, crews counted on the help of heavy equipment operators to get the infernos under control. Some of the wildfires had already been burning as the Labor Day weekend drew to a close, but when a historic windstorm blew across the already bone dry Pacific Northwest that evening, fires ignited across the state of Oregon.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2I9UJpz via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Contractors Serve as First Responders After Hurricane

Contractors, equipment dealers and the heavy equipment they provide are infrastructure's first responders when natural disasters hit. When Hurricane Laura made landfall in Louisiana on Aug. 27 as a Category 4 storm with sustained winds of 150 mph., its destructive path reached the eastern Gulf Coast and made its way as far north as Arkansas, Kentucky and Tennessee.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2SB6VBy via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Largest Privately-Owned Sports Complex Coming to Mesa

Arizona-based Legacy Cares Inc., along with Legacy Sports USA, announced that Legacy Sports Park, a privately owned 320-acre multi-use family sports and entertainment complex, will be built in Mesa. The project will be located at Ellsworth and Pecos roads next to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport area and will open to the public in January 2022.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2I0VMaZ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Federal Grant Will Expand New Mexico Rail in San Juan County

Efforts to expand railroad service in northwestern New Mexico have been bolstered by a $2 million federal grant. San Juan County was among hundreds of entities that applied for funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The county will receive $2 million to study the economic viability of a rail spur, and the design and construction.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/30YTBvx via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Granite Construction's New President

Granite Construction Incorporated announced the appointment of Kyle T. Larkin as president and principal executive officer, as well as the upcoming retirement of President and Chief Executive Officer James H. Roberts. These changes were effective Sept. 22, 2020. Larkin has been an integral part of Granite's evolution and growth since joining the company in 1996, and since February 2020 has been responsible for day-to-day operations of the company as executive vice president and chief operating officer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/34vDeHH via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company