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Ground Breaks on $53 Million New High School Expansion

A groundbreaking ceremony was recently held to celebrate the renovation and construction of an addition to Midlothian Independent School District's Heritage High School in Midlothian. Adolfson & Peterson Construction is the general contractor, and VLK Architects is the architect on this project.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2JkXTYc via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bottom Line Equipment Lends Helping Hand After Derailment

A train derailment on Oct. 29 in Texas caused the evacuation of nearly 600 residents in Mauriceville — but the local emergency management office reported no injuries. A Kansas City Southern train derailed around 7:30 a.m. in Mauriceville, near the state's border with Louisiana. The derailment involved 25 cars, according to the Orange County Office of Emergency Management.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/36nSxEw via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

N.J. Spends $10M to Keep Turnpike, Service Area Work on Schedule

The New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) is plowing more money into keeping new service area construction on target, agreeing to spend up to another $10 million on behalf of a company that said it had been hampered by revenue losses because of the coronavirus. That company, HMSHost, came under fire after the NJTA agreed in March it would temporarily fund up to $40 million in construction costs.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2JnhyXB via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Amazon Announces Its First Fulfillment Center in Waco

Amazon.com Inc. recently announced plans to open its first fulfillment center in Waco, Texas, which is anticipated to launch in 2021. "We are proud to be bringing our newest Amazon facility to the city of Waco and we look forward to bringing in new jobs and supporting this great community," said Alicia Boler Davis, Amazon's vice president of global customer fulfillment.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3li0VcQ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Racing to Beat the Next Hurricane Season

Work is under way to construct a permanent floodgate on Bayou Chene near Morgan City, La., that will provide backwater flood protection for six parishes in the path of Mississippi and Atchafalaya river overflows that result from high water events. Bayou Chene, approximately 9 mi. southeast of Morgan City and 50 mi.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/39uDf2K via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Metso Outotec Helps Rebuild Beirut Explosion Area

Metso Outotec is supporting the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) emergency program in Beirut, Lebanon, in collaboration with UNICEF Finland, by donating equipment that will be used in the reconstruction of the disaster area in order to secure clean water, sanitation and healthier living conditions for thousands of children and families.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2JmjcZx via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

PA Lawmakers Look for Solutions to PennDOT's $600M Funding Shortfall

Conversations among Pennsylvania lawmakers, state Treasurer Joe Torsella and PennDOT officials in Harrisburg failed to produce a solution Nov. 24 to a $600 million funding shortage that was unknown to budget negotiators a few weeks earlier and now threatens thousands of jobs. For those in the road construction industry, there is a growing sense of deja vu.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3l5wPZS via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

BlueDEF Launches New BlueDEF Platinum for Diesel-Powered Machinery

Old World Industries LLC, the manufacturer of BlueDEF, has announced the launch of BlueDEF PLATINUM. Ten years ago, the federal government tasked auto manufacturers with reducing the emitted nitrogen oxide (NOx) levels of their diesel vehicles, which resulted in the development of selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems that use diesel exhaust fluid (DEF).... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/376Aodj via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ground Broken on $68M Luxury Rental Project in Bridgeport, Conn.

Sculptor Real Estate has provided $68 million in construction debt to a joint venture between Norwalk, Conn.-based Spinnaker Real Estate Partners and residential developer Eastpointe to fund the development of Canfield Park at Fairfield Metro, a luxury multifamily property in Bridgeport. The property will comprise two mid-rise residential buildings, standing at five and six stories, and a 500-space parking garage.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3nXx9fe via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Maryland Bridge Replacement Under Way in Sparrows Point

Construction is under way to replace three bridges at the Sparrows Point Boulevard and Wharf Road interchange in Baltimore County, Md. The corridor provides employee and freight access to Tradepoint Atlantic, the former site of Bethlehem Steel, which is now home to distribution centers for Amazon, FedEx, Under Armour, and soon, McCormick and Company.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2J6HTZK via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

MassDOT Seeks Federal Funds as State Bridges Fall into Disrepair

You don't have to drive underneath one of the thousands of decaying bridges in Massachusetts to know that the state's infrastructure is far from perfect, but a recent federal report indicates that things are only getting worse. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released data earlier this year about bridge infrastructure in the commonwealth, indicating that more and more bridges are falling into disrepair.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/39f5cv3 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Crews Correct Landslide Damage on U.S. 231

With the highway now open to motorists, crews are working to complete construction efforts on U.S. 231 near Huntsville, Ala., nine months after a landslide caused major damage. Repairs were made two months ahead of schedule on both roadways of U.S. 231 between Lacey's Spring and Morgan City, including the twin bridges constructed to safely span the slide on Brindlee Mountain.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3l2XXZv via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Hickory Contractor Evolves Over 54 Years to Stay Successful

If a new construction company can make it past its fledgling years and manages to keep the lights on, any continuing success is due to a series of evolutionary periods. For Hickory, N.C.'s Neill Grading & Construction, its success is rooted in being a third-generation family company. But it also is one that has evolved from its founding in 1966 to the present by slowly expanding with and adapting to changes in the industry.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3l92f1s via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Trio of Vermont Construction Pros Behind New CityPlace Burlington

It may not look like much is happening at the three-acre vacant lot in the center of downtown Burlington, Vt. But behind the scenes, a new ownership team is working furiously to start construction on CityPlace Burlington. When voters approved the ambitious CityPlace project in 2016, it was owned by a company that bailed out of the project in July.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3m5lJoZ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mammoet Launches SK6,000 Crane to Enhance FPSO Modularization Strategies

Constructing FPSO and FLNG modules onshore has allowed EPCs and owners to expedite project schedules and increase cost-effectiveness. By constructing the hull and topsides simultaneously and at greater scale, the time to first production has been reduced. As these components grow, their efficiency rises — but so does the challenge of their integration.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/369nmNb via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Jersey City Public Housing Site to Be Razed, Reimagined

Jersey City, N.J.'s Holland Gardens public housing site is to be reshaped into a mixed-use, mixed-income development that will accommodate a new public library branch and businesses. On Nov. 4, the Jersey City Housing Authority's (JCHA) board of commissioners endorsed adding a home ownership component, a public library branch and commercial rental space to a new high-rise mixed-income development for the area.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/35ZdAwK via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Hyundai Construction Equipment Adds Whited Equipment Company to Growing North American Distribution Network

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas announced the expansion of its North American authorized dealer network with the addition of Whited Equipment Company. Whited Equipment is a full service dealership supplying the construction, forestry, aggregate and municipal markets with heavy duty trucks in Maine for more than 30 years.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3nWqMsi via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Replacement Begins on 89-Year-Old Rhode Island Rail Bridge

In mid-November, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) began pre-construction activities for the $5.2 million replacement of the Union Village Railroad Bridge, which carries Great Road over the Providence & Worcester rail line between Lapre Road and Meadowbrook Drive in North Smithfield.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/39gQRhN via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Missouri Announces Preliminary Plan for I-70 Rocheport Bridge Job

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) on Nov. 11 announced plans for construction of the new Interstate 70 Missouri River bridge near Rocheport to begin in late 2021. The design-build project will be completed by a contractor and designer team. That contract is scheduled to be awarded by the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission in July 2021.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2J5c0Rr via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Alta Helps Moen Waste Transfer Facility Open for Business

On Nov. 5, officials gathered to open the new 8,000-sq.-ft. Moen Waste Transfer Facility in Rockdale, Ill. It is the region's first independent, locally-owned and operated transfer facility. The station is necessary as growth is expected in Will, Grundy and Lasalle counties. One of the stars of the grand opening is a brand new Volvo L120H wheel loader.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2HxWAV9 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

VIDEO: Winter Equipment Improves Razor XL Carbide Snowplow Cutting Edge System's Wear Bar

Winter Equipment has improved the wear bar on its Razor XL carbide snowplow cutting edge system due to positive customer feedback from the recent improvement to its Patriot cutting edge system. Rated for department of transportation systems, the Razor XL system includes three interlocking cutting edges that have pre-welded wear bars and abrasion-resistant covers.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3l24PX9 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Minnesota Aims to Rid Road of Dangerous Conditions

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is overseeing a $64.5 million project that will use giant underground stormwater tanks designed to ease a dangerous condition. The completed undertaking will help reduce frequency and severity of flooding on a busy freeway in south Minneapolis. The project is a joint venture between Kraemer North America LLC of Burnsville, Minn., and Nicholson Construction Company of Cuddy, Pa.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37bbx8u via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kentucky Taps Ohio Contractor to Fix Fire-Damaged Span

In the early morning hours of Nov. 11, a truck accident on the Brent Spence Bridge, which spans the Ohio River from northern Kentucky to downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, led to a fire and shutdown of the twin-decked structure. The 57-year-old double-decker cantilevered bridge carries both Interstates 71 and 75 traffic between the two states.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/362Bjfq via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

From Helicopters to Wind Turbines, XLG Delivers Oversize Loads

XLG Transportation of Clarksville, Ind., has been delivering oversize loads across the country since 2004. Starting out with one truck, XLG has steadily grown each year due to what it attributes to great relationships. That success has led it to purchasing several XL trailers for its lineup along the way.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/363thmR via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Apex Transportation Drivers Enjoy Experience of a Lifetime Hauling U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in Kenworth T680

For Apex Transportation drivers William "Butch" Hanna and Theron Schmalzried, transporting the 2020 U.S. Capitol Christmas tree from the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests in Colorado to Washington, D.C., was an experience like no other. "It was such an honor to be a part of this special transport," said Hanna.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/362ut9X via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

K-Five's New Milling Machine Meets Goals, Honors Founder

The Krug family has been involved in the growth of the Chicagoland area for four generations. From constructing skyscrapers to paving the major arteries in and around the Windy City, the Krug lineage is firmly entrenched in northeast Illinois. "My great grandfather got us started in construction as he did a lot of caisson work and excavation downtown," said Jennifer Krug, executive vice president of the Krug family business, K-Five Construction.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/33cLSeh via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kilian-Keely JV Completes Major Illinois Rehabilitation Job Ahead of Schedule

Crews in Illinois have put the finishing touches on a major rehabilitation effort that required closing an interstate for one construction season. The $67.3 million I-255 project called for rehabilitating and resurfacing approximately 7 mi. of I-255 from Collinsville Road to Illinois 15 in two sections separated by Interstate 64.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3nTrI0C via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

AGC of Minnesota Awards 2020 Recipients Virtually

AGC of Minnesota's virtual 2020 Awards Recognition Week took place Nov. 17 to 19, 2020. Winners include Dale Forsberg, president of Watson-Forsberg, who was presented with the Skill-Responsibility-Integrity (SRI) Award, and Mark Ryan, president and owner of Carl Bolander and Sons, who was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2UWQXml via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Hyundai Construction Equipment Adds Alta Equipment Company to Growing North American Distribution Network

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas announced the expansion of its North American authorized dealer network with the addition of Alta Equipment Company. Alta is a provider of industrial forklifts, heavy construction equipment and warehouse solutions. With six Hyundai dealerships across Illinois, Alta Equipment Company will be a valued addition to HCEA's North Central territory.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3m5msXe via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

West Lake Corridor Project in Indiana Gets Funding Boost

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on Oct. 28 announced a $354.6 million grant agreement with the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) for the West Lake Corridor Project. The project will improve transportation options for Lake County, Ind., residents traveling to downtown Chicago and South Bend International Airport, while reducing travel time and spurring economic development.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/360xKGM via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

PIRTEK Auburn Hills Boosts Service Coverage in Michigan

In the heavily industrialized city of Detroit and surrounding areas, businesses rely on hydraulic machinery every day. Industries such as construction, manufacturing, machine building and waste management provide steady work for the five PIRTEK franchises that have been operating in the state for quite some time now.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/376Deiu via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Yanmar Compact Equipment North America Names Tate Johnson as Commercial Director

Yanmar Compact Equipment North America, encompassing the Yanmar Compact Equipment and ASV Holdings Inc. brands, announced Tate Johnson as commercial director. Johnson will be responsible for channel development, sales and national accounts for Yanmar and ASV compact equipment in North America. He will focus on expanding the availability of ASV and Yanmar compact equipment products to customers.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2J7PCXm via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Milestone Works to Stabilize Soil to Widen Indiana's I-70

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is heading up a project in Hendricks County, Ind., to rebuild a portion of I-70. According to Debbie Calder, INDOT communications director, the letting date was Feb. 5, 2020. Work began on April 1 and the project is expected to be complete by June 30, 2022.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3pXs6NC via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

State DOTs Face Challenges Clearing Roads in Winter

To keep roads free of snow and ice in the wintertime requires the right mix of people, equipment and chemicals, two state departments of transportation explained recently — components that now also must include COVID-19 infection contingencies. For example, Jim Gray, secretary of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, said that his agency's "snow fighting" team of 1,024 plow trucks had to take into account the COVID-19 pandemic, which to date has killed more than 1,400 Kentuckians and has the potential for sidelining entire work crews.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3l36ITo via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

FDOT Targets March for Reopening of Damaged Pensacola Bay Bridge

As demolition progresses on the storm-damaged Pensacola Bay Bridge, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is preparing to begin driving piles — concrete posts that are driven into the ground to act as a leg or support for the new bridge — during the first week of December. The 15,640-ft.-long span was struck by several construction barges that had broken loose from their moorings during Hurricane Sally's rampage through the area Sept.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2KoX94v via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New $20M Complex at Site of Norfolk's Old American Cigar Co.

Construction has begun on a new $20 million apartment complex at the site of the former American Cigar Co. in Norfolk, Va., according to S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co. The 118-unit Ashton Apartment Homes complex will be located at 1140 and 1148 E. Princess Anne Road in Norfolk's Bruce's Park neighborhood.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3nPOMNN via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Louisiana DOTD Provides Updates on Two Big Interstate 10 Projects

Road work got under way in mid-November on one large Interstate 10 widening project in western Louisiana, while adjacent to New Orleans, another hefty interchange project is progressing, according to updates from the state's Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD). I-10 Widening in Calcasieu Parish On Nov.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2UVlwZy via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mission Impossible? Not for Everyone

How to save thousands of dollars while developing 5,592 mi. of land, how to demolish a 16 floor building, how to fly a crusher in an helicopter: these are the most amazing jobs completed in 2020, and MB Crusher units were used to overcome obstacles on the job site. When its customers come up with ingenious idea, MB likes to share it with everyone else.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2V09U7z via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Henderson Products Thrives On Time-Tested Principles

Manchester, Iowa-headquartered Henderson Products, manufacturers of innovative snow and ice solutions for municipal applications, have long been known as pioneers in the science of snow and ice management due to the development of its brine mixing and application equipment. Today, the company continues to thrive on its time-tested principles of using innovative design, including coatings and stainless steel, to prolong the life of its equipment, ensuring effective methods of keeping winter roads clear and safe for all.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3kY8lSv via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ALL Crane Adds Nine New Link-Belts

The ALL Family of Companies is adding nine new Link-Belt cranes to its fleet. The purchase comes on the heels of a previous 16-unit Link-Belt package announced earlier in the year. This latest purchase includes six telecrawlers — two each of the 80-ton TCC-800, 140-ton TCC-1400, and 250-ton TCC-2500 — and three truck cranes: 60-ton HTC-8660, 75-ton HTC-8675, and 110-ton HTC-86110.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/39m6d4T via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Volvo Compact Wheel Loaders Help Deliver Cape Cod Cranberries

During late September through October, as the temperature begins to lower and the leaves change into brilliant New England fall colors, the culmination of a year's work begins with the annual Cape Cod cranberry harvest. Each year, the region harvests more than 14,000 acres of the ruby red berries, known as America's first fruit.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ITBAcd via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

XL Specialized Trailers to Expand Facility, Add Jobs

XL Specialized Trailers is planning a $6 to $7 million expansion to its headquarters in Manchester, Iowa. The expansion will increase production capacity by more than 30 percent. The new development, which will be under way at the end of 2020 or early 2021, will add roughly 55,000 sq. ft. to the north side of its current manufacturing footprint.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3kWEppL via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Exodus Machines is Now Exodus Global

Exodus Machines announced an organization name change to Exodus Global to reflect its expanding manufacturing operations. Exodus Global is a privately held, local family business that includes a group of companies — ShearCore, BladeCore, OilQuickUSA and Connect Work Tools. With deep ties to Superior, Wis., Exodus Global has invested in modern equipment and a manufacturing facility along the shores of Lake Superior.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2KvgMId via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Tri-State Trailers Keeps Things Moving … Coast to Coast

Tri-State Trailer Sales sloganizes that it is "single-minded" in its approach to serving customers. "We're the trailer specialists," company President and CEO Joe Mancino declares on the firm's website. That is, the company sells and services new and used semi-trailers, the rolling stock behind the truck tractor.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3femYzH via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Georgia DOT Begins Work on New I-85 Widening in Jackson County

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) on Nov. 17 announced the ceremonial groundbreaking of the Interstate 85 Phase 2 widening project in Jackson County. Work has already commenced to expand I-85 from two to three lanes in both directions east of Braselton from Georgia State Road 53 to just north of U.S.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2IRFGkT via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction Robotics Startup Canvas Announces Public Launch

Canvas, a construction robotics startup that is building the future in bold new ways, announced its public launch and disclosed its participation in a number of high-profile projects as part of multi-year partnerships with leading construction developers, as well as its local painters union. "We're thrilled to announce our public launch and accelerate our vision to build in bold new ways," said Kevin Albert, CEO and co-founder of Canvas.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3lZSlAN via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Massive Alcoa, Tenn., Distribution Center Could Be for Amazon

A huge distribution center could be coming soon to the foothills of Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains. Two entities are exploring the feasibility of constructing a warehouse distribution center on part of the former Pine Lakes Golf Course in Alcoa, Tenn. Hillwood Investment Properties, a global development company, with offices in Atlanta and Memphis, among other cities, has partnered with the Blount Partnership, the chamber of commerce in Blount County, on the effort.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3lMXfRo via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Flying Taxi Startup to Build Hub for Its Electric Aircraft in Florida

One of Germany's premier flying taxi startups just gained a foothold in the United States. Lilium, the five-year-old venture-backed startup from Munich, announced earlier in November that it will build a 56,000-sq.-ft. transportation hub for its aerial taxi service in Orlando, Fla. The company aims to have passengers taking regional trips in its electric five-seater aircraft starting in 2025.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3pDtnJD via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New University Business Center to Be Built in Dahlonega, Ga.

There are 14 tiny holes in the undeveloped lot across the street from Papa John's in Dahlonega, Ga., due to 14 golden shovels, wielded by elected officials, business leaders and representatives from the University of North Georgia (UNG). However, the folks behind those golden shovels believe that in two years, what sits atop those holes will be the talk of the town, and perhaps the entire state.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2UE57J4 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Leavitt Machinery Awarded Top Performing Dealer of Manitou Brand

Manitou Group presented Leavitt Machinery located in Langley, BC, with the Manitou 2019 Top Dealer Award for North America. This prestigious award is based on the overall sales performance, commitment and customer support of Manitou equipment. "It is an honor to once again congratulate Leavitt Machinery for another outstanding year in 2019," said David Chickowski, Manitou managing director - West.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/38ZvCBc via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

EPA Loans $265M for Water Infrastructure to Georgia County

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler and EPA Southeast Regional Administrator Mary Walker have announced a $265 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to DeKalb County, Ga., for upgrades to its aging wastewater collection and treatment system.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3flLUoX via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Transfer Flow Introduces 50-, 80-Gallon Diesel Refueling Tanks

Transfer Flow, a manufacturer of American-made fuel tanks since 1983, introduced two new refueling tanks for diesel fuel. The 50- and 82-gal. fuel tanks fit full-size pickups and come with mounting hardware, fuel cap and rollover valve and can be used for manually fueling diesel trucks or equipment out in the field.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/35InrXN via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Middletown Combines Two Projects Into One With Single Prime Contractor

Phase II work is under way on the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) Arrigoni Bridge project. The $46 million undertaking in Middletown/Portland is the result of a 2010 safety report, which found deficiencies in the structure's two main arch spans. Construction is taking place simultaneously with the Saint John's Square/Main Street intersection operational improvement project in Middletown.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3lMMheG via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Honnen Equipment announces New Director of Customer, Product Support

Honnen Equipment Co. announced the appointment of Tim Stokes as the company's new director of customer and product support. Stokes will join the executive team and will have direct influence over the operations and strategies for all parts, service, and customer support teams' company wide. He has spent the last 18 years working in agricultural John Deere dealerships and has a passion for the equipment industry and particularly, product support, according to Honnen Equipment.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2IP5Ft0 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

After a Tough Year, Heavy Machinery Sales Will Pick Up in 2021 … Beyond

Despite the ongoing coronavirus crisis and this year's economic downturn, Association of Equipment Manufacturers member CEOs are optimistic about their industry. In the third AEM member survey conducted since the pandemic started, 75 percent of respondents predict industry-wide revenue growth through October 2021.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2UJASjL via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Volvo Articulated Haulers: Half a Century Strong

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) popularized the articulated hauler concept in 1966 with the birth of the 10-ton payload DR631 – fondly known as ‘Gravel Charlie'. Some 54 years later, the company is still transporting earth, gravel and a host of other materials over rough, muddy, slippery, steep or otherwise impassable terrain.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/38Wn4Lh via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

D.C. Takes On Its Largest-Ever Project

In Washington, D.C., work continues on a $453 million undertaking to replace a popular bridge named for a revered abolitionist. The New Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge project, which includes reconstruction of the Suitland Parkway/I-295 interchange, is the largest public infrastructure effort in the District Department of Transportation's (DDOT) history.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/35L9Tef via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Tamimi Rentals Invests in Grove Rough-Terrain Cranes

Tamimi Rentals is using a large investment in Grove rough-terrain cranes to drive expansion at the company's construction division, specifically to help it win more work in oil and gas fields. The 50 GRT8100 cranes will join the company's rental fleet that already includes more than 40 Grove all-terrain cranes, as well as a number of older rough-terrain cranes.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/35LeZXR via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Metso Outotec Extends Mill Reline Equipment Offering

Metso Outotec is extending its mill reline equipment offering with a high-capacity mill reline machine (MRM). The new robust MRM has a capacity of 4,000 kg, enabling easy and safe replacement of steel lining systems inside even the largest grinding mills, according to the manufacturer. "Replacing steel lining systems inside the confined space of grinding mills is a time-consuming and demanding job requiring strict safety measures and highly reliable equipment.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/32VaKHe via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Off-Board Rapid Charger to Suit All JCB E-Tech Machines

JCB has developed a new rapid universal charger, compatible with current and future E-TECH electric models. Working with machine electrical systems from 48V to 96V and above, the JCB universal charger offers customers a future-proofed off-board rapid-charging solution, to allow extended working capability with battery electric construction and industrial machinery, according to the manufacturer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3pGx559 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Genalco Adds Gorilla Hydraulic Breakers to Its Product Line

Robert Tedesco, vice president of Gorilla Hammers, and Tom Rielly, sales manager of Genalco, have announced that Genalco Inc. will be promoting and distributing Gorilla Hydraulic Breaker's line of new hydraulic hammers, as well as multi make demolition tools and wear parts for breakers in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and the surrounding areas.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/36KQV6J via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Goodfellow Bros. Receives First Caterpillar Electric Drive Dozer

Goodfellow Bros. is the proud recipient of one of three commemorative Cat D6 XE dozers — a special edition high-drive electric drive dozer built specifically to celebrate Caterpillar's production of 175,000 medium high-drive dozers. Caterpillar selected Goodfellow Bros. as a recipient of the all-new dozer because of its long-standing relationship with the company.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/32XWjSS via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Sennebogen 821 Is Purpose-Built Solution for Increasing Yard Capacity at Action Metals

When Boris Grinstein took over the reins of his father's recycling business, in 2018, his first goal was to develop new business and clients. Action Metals has been serving the Dallas / Fort Worth area since 1994. The younger Grinstein could see that the business was in need of some renewal, and increasing the volume of material in the yard would underwrite his plan to invest in new equipment.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3fbQLc6 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mecalac Offers AS900tele for Optimized Logistics

Mecalac has introduced the AS900tele to North America. The new machine combines the compactness and mobility of Mecalac's AS swing loader series with telescopic technology to provide added versatility on the job site. The 22.2 gpm (84 Lpm) auxiliary hydraulics further increase flexibility, allowing use with a range of attachments, including mowers, road sweepers and earth augers.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2INC4jU via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

iBUILT Launches to Transform Building

iBUILT, a new design-build-operate company powered by modern technology, officially launched Nov. 18 to transform the world's largest industry —construction. The new company is focused on solving the developer's pain points in the development process. To achieve this, the company aims to redefine the construction paradigm by using end-to-end technology and offsite manufacturing to eliminate inefficiencies at each stage of the building lifecycle, to build higher quality smart buildings in half the time and at significant cost savings.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3lMC1mw via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Loadall Goes All Electric As Zero Emissions Take Center Stage

JCB expanded its E-TECH range of zero-emissions machines with the launch of its first ever electric Loadall telescopic handler model. More than 43 years after the company pioneered the concept of telescopic handlers, JCB is introducing the 505-20E, a full electric version of the popular Loadall. Designed to deliver the same performance as the conventional diesel-powered machine, the 505-20E offers a zero-emissions material handling solution for use in agriculture and commercial horticulture, as well as for landscaping, construction and industrial applications.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3lKrMPR via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

VIDEO: Colorado's Frazee Construction Leans on Hitachi Equipment

Growing up, Jeremy Frazee knew that life spent working in a cubicle wasn't going to work for him. He spent his high school summers working as a laborer for the company his grandfather started, Frazee Construction, based in Colorado Springs, Colo., where he realized his passion for the industry. Today, the company has been passed down to its third generation, with Jeremy Frazee as co-owner, CEO and director of field operations.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3nEn5HA via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Lockheed Martin Plans Expansion on Florida's Space Coast

Lockheed Martin Corp. may launch an expanded manufacturing facility near its ballistic missile headquarters in Brevard County on Florida's Space Coast. The defense and aeronautics company's real estate arm, LMC Properties Inc., on Nov. 6 filed plans with the state for renovations and construction near its Titusville, Fla., campus.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3kG5Gwj via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Hitachi ZW30 T4F Compact Loader Makes Its Debut

Hitachi Construction Machinery Loaders America Inc. (HCMA) announced the debut of the ZW30 T4F compact wheel loader recently. The ZW30 features an even half cubic yard bucket, making it ideal for landscape supply operations, nurseries and other applications calling for precise measurements. However, like its larger Hitachi loader counterparts, the ZW30 handles snow and clean-up operations equally as well.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/35HJWvV via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ioneer Enters Partnership With Cashman Cat for Heavy Equipment Project in Nevada

ioneer Ltd has signed a partnership with Caterpillar Inc. as its exclusive heavy equipment partner for the Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project in Nevada. The equipment and services supplied by Caterpillar during the first five years of operation are valued at approximately $100 million. In addition, Caterpillar will offer finance solutions for the equipment through Caterpillar Financial Services.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/35FRMpO via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bomag Americas CR 1030 T Paver for Mountainous Jobs

Hat Creek Construction & Materials Inc. recently took delivery of a brand new Bomag Americas CR 1030 T paving machine from Herrmann Equipment Inc. The company was in the market for its first tracked paver to assist in its numerous mountainous paving projects. Weston Hutchings, vice president of Hat Creek Construction & Materials Inc., said, "Our paving team has been requesting a track paver due to its ability to climb grades and handle curves on the two-lane highway projects.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/38UiJs3 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Texas A&M Approves $35M Rec Center Project

Texas A&M University's Board of Regents has approved the construction of a $35 million recreation center on the south side of A&M's main campus. The recreation center will be off Bizzell Street adjacent to the A&M golf course and across from Krueger, Mosher and Rudder halls. Construction could begin as early as December and is expected to be completed by June 2022.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3lWeFeB via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

J. Dewayne Allen, Allen Engineering CEO, Chairman, Passes Away

J. Dewayne Allen, CEO and chairman of Allen Engineering Corporation (AEC), passed away on Nov. 15, 2020. A civil engineer by education, Mr. Allen worked on the construction of Interstate highways in Missouri and Illinois in the late 50's and early 60's. In 1964, Mr. Allen started Allen-Hardin Inc.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/32Slfef via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

John Deere Improves Performance, Reliability With L-Series Backhoe Upgrades

John Deere upgraded its L-Series backhoe loaders, unveiling significant machine improvements designed to boost productivity, maximize uptime and reduce operating costs. Ranging across the L-Series Backhoe lineup, the updates, which include engine upgrades, new pressure-compensated load-sensing (PCLS) hydraulics on the 310SL model and machine control improvements, enhance operation and machine performance.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/32VCprG via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Austin Bridge & Road Battles Record Rain on U.S. 82

Austin Bridge & Road LP (ABR) has overcome serious challenges to push forward on the Texas Department of Transportation's highway widening project that covers 20 mi. of highway in Fannin County in order to complete the $71.5 million project in July 2021. The project, which began on Oct. 8, 2018, is expanding the highway on U.S.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3fdbxIz via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Murphy Tractor Celebrates Inaugural Certified Wirtgen Group Master Technician

Travis Long, a veteran service technician for Murphy Tractor and Equipment Company, was one of two inaugural graduates to receive "Master Technician" certification from the Wirtgen Group, a John Deere Company. In order to achieve this certification Long successfully completed five weeks of in person fundamental training at the Wirtgen Center for Training and Technology in Nashville, Tenn.; and completed more than 200 hours of additional technical training.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3kHHlGD via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bob Lanham, AGC of America President, to Attend Heavy Highway Infrastructure Conference

Bob Lanham, president of AGC of America, will join AGCMO's conference this year, where he will share his perspective on national trends and developments in the transportation industry. Lanham also will be participating in several special award presentations to take place during the opening lunch.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3lJpKPR via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

VIDEO: Updates to Volvo Dig Assist Make Grade Planning Faster, Easier for Operators

Volvo Construction Equipment has updated its Dig Assist machine control application for excavators with new features that make it even faster and easier to create plans and put more information at operators' fingertips. "It's simple by design. If you use a smartphone, the Dig Assist app on the co-pilot display is a very similar experience — it quickly becomes second nature for operators," said Matthew McLean, product manager, excavators, Volvo CE.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3f9Maay via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Working With a Heavy Hauler to Transport Your Crane to the Job Site

When crane manufacturers promote the features and benefits of a new crane model, "easy transport" is always on the list. With road weight and traffic laws set by local and state transportation departments, crane owners need to know they can get the machine to the job site in the safest, most efficient way possible.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/36FhQAK via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Leaving a Legacy: Crews Replace Astoria's Waterfront Bridges

Construction crews from Legacy Contracting Inc. have completed the city of Astoria, Ore.'s $10 million Waterfront Bridges project. Crews completed the remaining elements of the complex initiative that replaced aging bridge infrastructure going back more than 100 years. The project included reconstructing six aging bridges at the Astoria Waterfront, at 6th through 11th Streets, and installed drainage and water quality facilities at the intersection of U.S.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2IFgWff via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Plans for Los Angeles-to-Las Vegas Rail Hit Speed Bump

Construction of the privately-funded Brightline West passenger line between Southern California and Las Vegas in Nevada has been delayed indefinitely after a $2·4 billion bond offering failed to attract buyers. It had been hoped that construction of the electrified line designed for the 125 mph operation could start by the end of 2020, with servicers commencing by 2024.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3lEs0bf via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Projects in Golden State Making Significant Progress

The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (Senate Bill 1) has passed a major timeline milestone, one-fifth of the way through a promised 10-year transformation of California's transportation network. A recent progress report presented to the California Transportation Commission shows that Caltrans, to this point, is meeting or making significant strides on key SB 1 performance targets set for pavement, bridges, drainages, its signals, signs and sensors system.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3kCJnYE via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mixed-Use Project Planned Along Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Monadnock Construction and Development has revealed plans to build a mixed-use project at 300 Huntington Street along the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn, N.Y. A new environmental assessment statement includes the first preliminary renderings of a 101,000-sq.-ft. development at the site. The proposed building sits on the border of the Carroll Gardens and Gowanus neighborhoods in Brooklyn and comprises an assemblage of four adjacent lots.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3pCZJUU via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Connecticut's $210M Airport Transportation Center Project Ahead of Schedule

While the pandemic has significantly impacted air travel at Connecticut's Bradley International Airport, it also has played a role in keeping one of the state's biggest construction projects ongoing, or slightly even ahead of schedule. A new $210 million Ground Transportation Center planned for the airport has been slated for substantial completion in February 2022, with an official opening the following May.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2INE5Mp via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Caltrans Awards Granite $257 Million: SR 99 Rehabilitation

Granite announced recently that it has been selected by California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) as the construction manager/general contractor (CM/GC) for the $257 million State Route 99 rehabilitation from El Dorado Street to Clinton Ave project in Fresno. The first phase of this contract is the construction management portion which is valued at $3 million.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3kDS70s via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

South Hadley, Mass., Landfill May Soon Reopen for Construction Soil

More than six years after the closure of the South Hadley, Mass., landfill, a Holyoke, Mass., company has submitted a proposal to reopen the site as a construction soils landfill. The proposal, which the South Hadley Select Board considered for the first time at its Nov. 10 meeting, is in the "very, very preliminary" stages, said Chairman Jeff Cyr.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/32ShoOu via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Three Firms Begin Construction of UC Irvine Facility

Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction Company, architecture and engineering firm HED and architecture firm The S/L/A/M Collaborative (SLAM) announced that construction is under way on a landmark, 9-acre health sciences complex at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), that promises to be a national showcase for integrative health patient care, training and research.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/38YnvV8 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Vermont Contractor Drives Hard for Environmental Sustainability

Kingsbury Companies LLC, a general contractor and biological waste management company nestled in the heart of central Vermont, is driving full steam ahead at leading the construction industry in sustainability by focusing on environmental stewardship and off setting its carbon footprint. The ecologically savvy company maintains its headquarters in Middlesex, Vt., as well as a satellite office, maintenance shop and earthen material recycling yard in Waitsfield, Vt.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3nyG3Q1 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mack Defense Donates Proceeds from Mack Anthem Camo Diecast Sales to Fisher House Foundation

Mack Defense in cooperation with Mack Trucks announced a multiyear partnership with Fisher House Foundation in which proceeds from the Mack Anthem Digi Camo diecast model sales will be donated to the nonprofit serving military and veterans families. Mack will donate $20,000 this year for sales in 2019 and 2020, and will contribute up to $10,000 more next year as sales continue.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/32P0HmT via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Simmerly Slough Bridge Receives Urgent Upgrade

MCM Construction Inc. is replacing the Simmerly  Slough Bridge on State Route 70, north of the city of Marysville at a cost of nearly $84 million, as the bridge no longer meets current design and seismic safety standards. The state-funded project was awarded to MCM Construction in August 2019, and work began shortly afterwards in September. Environmental clearance was secured in June 2017 and right-of-way acquisition was completed in May 2018.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3pDNtTS via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Benchmark on Seven Axles: New Demag AC 450-7 All Terrain Crane

Setting new standards on seven axles — certainly not a humble goal for the engineers at Tadano Demag when they started their work on the new AC 450-7 all terrain crane. And this work was richly rewarded, as their goal was fully met and the crane manufacturer from Zweibrücken, Germany now offers a new seven-axle machine.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/32UVCJQ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ritchie Bros. Orlando 2021 Auction Set for Feb 15 to 20

With the dates recently set, Ritchie Bros. already is accepting consignments for its massive, six-day Orlando auction on Feb. 15 to 20, 2021. "We're very excited to announce our 2021 auction dates for our 'Premier Global Auction' in Orlando, Florida, and, while a lot has changed since our February 2020 Orlando event, Ritchie Bros.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/36A1oS8 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Premier Manufacturing Sets Online Records With New Website

Since launching its redesigned website over the summer, Premier Manufacturing has seen website traffic climb to record numbers. Site traffic is up six-fold, according to Premier Director of Marketing Steve Hansen. The spike in site traffic is attributed to new built-in search engine optimization and increased social media activity with content marketing and search engine AdWords.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/35ATbhg via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Specialized Carriers & Rigging Foundation Announces New Corporate Named Scholarship

The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Foundation (SC&RF) has announced a new corporate named scholarship sponsored by SC&RA (Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association) member company GKS Lifting and Moving Solutions LLC — based out of Springfield, Ohio. GKS committed to an amount of $1,000 per year, for three years.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3nvQGTC via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Rhode Island's Pawtucket Tunnel Project to Alleviate Bay Pollution

The final stage of a massive storm water runoff and sewage collection and treatment project was set in motion by Rhode Island's Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) at an Oct. 13 online meeting. Several issues need to be resolved, however, including where to dispose of 800,000 tons of pulverized rock and sediment.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3nrfCvF via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Delaware School District Moves Forward on New Facilities

One of the Appoquinimink School District's historic buildings could finally see the updates the Delaware district has sought for years after the state approved its certificate of necessity (CN). Meanwhile, the southern New Castle County district's eventual new schools and campus, made possible by a 2019 capital referendum, have officially been named ahead of their construction.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3kDuXas via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kirby-Smith Hires Gavin Cole as Sales Manager of Fort Worth, Abilene, Waco, Texas

Kirby-Smith Machinery Inc. (KSM) has hired Gavin Cole as sales manager of its Fort Worth, Abilene and Waco, Texas, locations. Cole brings more than 24 years of relevant experience in managing sales and dealer operations to the position, most recently serving as general manager of Briggs Equipment in Houston.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2IJmoh2 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Demag PC 3800-1 Pedestal Crane, CC 3800-1 Crawler Crane Erect Wind Turbines On Dutch Coast

On behalf of customer Enercon, crane service provider Sarens was scheduled to erect two wind turbines at the Bouwdokken wind farm close to the Dutch North Sea village of Vrouwenpolder. Project preparation and execution posed a challenge, as the location of both wind turbines was right next to the Neeltje Jans amusement park, which was scheduled to open April 1 and was under no circumstance to be disrupted by the project execution.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/38RiLke via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Recycling Redefined With Terex HydroScrub 200

Terex Washing Systems has added the HydroScrub 200 to its Greenline range of products that has been specifically tailored to work in wash recycling applications. The HydroScrub 200 uses the core principals of a high-performance log-washer with new features that offer dynamic adjustment and control, with flexibility that enables the customer to adjust parameters to optimize performance and suit various types of feed material.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/38NR3oz via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bergkamp Announces Management Promotion, New Hire

Bergkamp Inc. , based in Salina, Kan., announced the promotion of Jason Bergkamp to the position of chief executive officer (CEO). He previously was the company's chief operations officer (COO). In his new position, Bergkamp will take over the day-to-day operations of the company. A member of the Bergkamp Inc.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2KfnwtJ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bandit's New SG-75 Stump Grinder Out-Grinds

The new Bandit SG-75 stump grinder has the power and speed to quickly eliminate stumps in a backyard setting or land clearing application. With a 74 hp Kohler diesel engine, power is transferred through an efficient gearbox drive system to a choice of 27 in. diameter grinding wheels. The expandable/retractable rubber track undercarriage allows the machine to slide through a 36 in.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3kwVsyh via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

N.J. Libraries to Get State Funds to Replace Aging Infrastructure

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy delivered a list of proposed projects for the first round of funding from the Library Construction Bond Act (LCBA) to the Legislature on Nov. 5. The LCBA authorized $125 million in state bonds to fund critical improvements to public libraries in New Jersey. The bond issuance was approved by voters in November 2017 and all applicants were required to identify a 50 percent match to fund their proposed projects, according to information provided by the governor's office.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3eVMedG via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Nine I-95 Bridges Being Rebuilt or Repaired in Hampden, Maine

An effort to rebuild and rehab a total of nine deteriorating bridges along four miles of Maine's portion of Interstate 95 currently is under way, with a completion set for late 2022. The Hampden Bridge Bundle Project, valued at $44.7 million, consists of four northbound/southbound bridge pairs at four different sites along Interstate 95 between Exit 174 and Exit 180 in Maine's mid-south near Bangor.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3eReJJP via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

MSU Sings Happy Tune for New Music Facility

Faculty and students at Mississippi State University (MSU) are eagerly awaiting completion of a new structure that will boost the size and quality of the school's music department for years to come. Crews are constructing a single-story, approximately 40,000-sq. ft. facility located on one of the main entrances to campus, making it a signature building.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/36sOVQl via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

VIDEO: APT, Trail-Eze Partner for Custom Transportation Needs

When Advanced Petro Technologies (APT) developed a new product with a demanding transportation need it found a partner in Trail-Eze. APT's new water remediation product is known as a DCTD. The product is designed to be an integral part of a custom trailer provided by Trail-Eze. The combination is capable of taking in 315,000 gal.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3llvjnr via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ascendum Expands LeeBoy Coverage in the Carolinas

Ascendum Machinery Worldwide has been recognized for its dedication to its clients and its growth in the equipment market. This mission spread to the Ascendum-USA operations more than 15 years ago, and that has grown to 16 branch locations in five states — North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee and North Dakota.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2IvDG18 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Fecon Stumpex 2-Speed Eradicates Stumps Faster

Fecon has upgraded its Stumpex auger-type stump grinder to include a 2-speed hydraulic motor for faster stump removal, especially on soft woods. Designed to maximize 100 percent of machine output, the Stumpex 2-speed improves cut time by up to 50 percent, removing 24-in. stumps in less than 3 minutes, according to the manufacturer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/36rNamx via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Atlas Copco Power Technique Signs Mid-America Engine as Dealer

Atlas Copco Power Technique (AC), a provider of air, flow and power solutions, has introduced Mid-America Engine as a dealer, effective immediately. Located in Warrior, Ala., the dealer will provide sales, service and distribution to customers throughout Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and the Florida Panhandle (from Tallahassee to the west).... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3lpSgpB via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

DDI Construction at Camp Creek Parkway, I-285 in Fulton County

CMES Inc. constructed its first diverging diamond interchange (DDI) as part of the Georgia Department of Transportation's $13 million Camp Creek Parkway (SR 6) project at I-285 in the city of East Point (Fulton County), an initiative that began on July 6, 2018, to help reduce congestion and improve safety for motorists.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/38OEnhp via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Empire Crane Adds Salesman for New Jersey

Patrick (Pat) Shimalla is the newest addition to Empire Crane's sales team. As the New Jersey sales representative, he will be responsible for assisting customers throughout New Jersey with crane purchases, rentals and directing them to the parts and service teams. "I'm looking forward to reestablishing and making new connections in the industry," Shimalla said.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/36tfy7M via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Five Star Equipment Opens New Syracuse Facility

Bill Farrell, CEO of Five Star Equipment, announced the opening of the company's brand new facility located at 5835 East Taft Road in Syracuse, N.Y. The facility opened for business on November 9. The 25,000 sq. ft. facility incorporates modern design features geared towards maximizing efficiency and service capabilities for its customer base.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3ne9tCJ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

VIDEO: Asphalt Industry Evaluates Utilizing Plastic in its Mixtures

Plastic: It's in the headlines, in our oceans and landfills, and now in legislation to encourage cross-industry research that explores ways to divert this massive waste stream into sustainable infrastructure. Today it's estimated that about 19 percent of municipal solid waste in the United States is plastic alone.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3kfKLjG via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Titan Expands STL3 Line of Radial E-3/L-3 OTR Tires

Titan International announced the expansion of its STL3 tire line to include a total of seven tire sizes. The new 875/65R29 size is in high demand for articulated dump trucks, wheel loaders and scrapers used in construction, mining and quarry applications. "The Titan STL3 has been our top-performing radial tire for wheel loaders and articulated dump trucks for years," said Matt Miller, tire technology manager, R&D at Titan.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3piSQI3 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Willard Airport Updates Entrance, Taxiway

Seventy-five years after its dedication, the University of Illinois — Willard Airport is undergoing several major updates adding up to just shy of $20 million. The airport is one of only two commercial airports in the country owned and operated by an educational institution. "It's an exciting phase for us because we are seeing these major projects come up," said Brian Ewalt, assistant director of operations and maintenance.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/36pFv8i via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

John Deere Adds New Technology to GP-Series Motor Graders

John Deere expands the capabilities of its Grade Pro (GP)-Series of motor graders with new technology, including blade stow and auto-gain for cross slope. The new features, which also include machine damage avoidance, deliver higher productivity, increased uptime and lower daily operating costs during operation.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Uo7H5z via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Buyers Products Upgrades 3-Cubic-Yard, Electric, Poly-Hopper Spreader

Buyers Products, a manufacturer in the work truck equipment industry, introduced a larger version of its SaltDogg PRO Series electric spreader. The new 9-1/2-ft. PRO3000 model boasts a 3-cu.-yd. capacity, which equates to roughly 3.2 tons of bulk #1 rock salt. The spreader joins the existing 1.5-, 2-, and 2.5-cu.-yd.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3kqo4ZX via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kansas' U.S. 169 Project Is Back On

Despite being identified as a number 1 priority, the U.S. 169 reconstruction project in Anderson County, Kan., was placed on delayed status in 2017. "Counties from the Oklahoma border all the way to Kansas City said this project was a priority," said Trisha Purdon, executive director of the Montgomery County Action Council.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/38yb2aH via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

VIDEO: McCann Hosts Bucher Sweeper Demo in Bolingbrook

McCann Industries offered customers a chance to see Bucher Municipal sweepers in action. The demonstration and training event was held at McCann's Bolingbrook, Ill., facility on Oct. 27. "McCann is really proud to take on the Bucher Municipal line," said Jay Courtney, equipment division manager of McCann Industries.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/38u2PEo via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Lincoln Airport Moves Ahead On $44M Terminal Renovation

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) Lincoln Airport officials want to raise taxes to pay for a $44 million terminal renovation and expansion. The last time the Airport Authority used its authority to levy a property tax was in 1986. But the officials said they believe now is the time to do so again to pay for what they consider to be much-needed upgrades to the 46-year-old terminal, The Lincoln Journal-Star reported.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3kj0BKm via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Caterpillar Inc. Funds Initiative at South Dakota Mines

Caterpillar is sponsoring a new partnership with South Dakota Mines that explores technologies such as autonomous robotic mining; software used to manage mining and construction operations; and new equipment that increases efficiency and safety. These technological advancements will increase sustainability of the earth's natural resources while improving productivity and promoting economic development.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/38rYRfy via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Liebherr Crane Lifts Smaller Brother onto Tiffany Building

Contractors made construction history the second weekend of November when they used a massive crane to lift another, smaller, crane to the top of the new Tiffany flagship store at 727 Fifth Ave. in midtown Manhattan. This is only the fourth time in New York City construction history that a crane has lifted a crane onto the roof of a building.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2IoM2rv via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mid Country Hosts First Event at Bondurant, Iowa, Facility

Mid Country Machinery held its first open house at its Bondurant, Iowa, location on Oct. 22. More than 250 attendees turned out to view equipment, speak with staff and participate in an auction conducted by Alex Lyon & Son. On display was a Bell truck with a K-tec scraper attached; John Deere dozers; Hitachi wheel loaders; SANY mini-excavators; and Gehl skid loaders.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/35ho8XT via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Barko Hydraulics Debuts Upgraded Line of 2021 Merchandising Loaders

Barko Hydraulics' merchandising loaders begin a new chapter as the company launched upgraded models for 2021, including the 295B, 495B, and 595B. Each carefully considered improvement was implemented to increase operator comfort and productivity for the forestry industry's toughest jobs. "We're very excited about our 2021 merchandising loaders product lineup because we know these machines are going to make operators' jobs better," said Steve Talaga, Barko's director of marketing and product development.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/38vbFBK via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

AED Foundation Awards Brandeis Machinery & Supply Co., Power Equipment Co. IRAP Designation

Brandeis Machinery & Supply Co. and Power Equipment Co. recently became the first AED distributor member recognized by The AED Foundation (AEDF) as an Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Program (IRAP). As a Standards Recognition Entity (SRE) for the heavy equipment industry, apprenticeship program recognition from AEDF allows technicians who complete their apprenticeship to become certified AEDF technicians.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/35hC7wH via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mississippi College Breaks Ground on New 246-Bed Residence Hall

Itawamba Community College (ICC) didn't let bad weather, or the COVID-19 pandemic stop the groundbreaking ceremony for a new 246-bed residence hall in late October at the Fulton, Miss., campus. Forced inside by rain resulting from the approaching Hurricane Zeta, administrators, board members and local officials donned face masks and gathered beneath a large tent in the parking lot near Sheffield Hall to scoop ceremonial shovels of dirt.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2IsprdG via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Publix Expanding Distribution Center Project in North Carolina

Lakeland, Fla., based Publix Super Markets plans to add a dry grocery warehouse to a new distribution center already being built in Greensboro, N.C. Publix will expand the Tarheel State facility by more than 1.2 million sq. ft. of space with the addition. In February, the southeastern supermarket giant broke ground on the distribution center's first phase, a 940,000-sq.-ft.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2GQcCJC via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Metso Outotec Launches Compact Large-Capacity Primary Crusher

Metso Outotec is launching an extension to its primary gyratory crusher range: the Superior MKIII 6275UG. The new crusher, which can be used in different types of applications, provides large capacity with significant savings in CAPEX and operating costs, according to the manufacturer. "We are very excited about the Superior MKIII 6275UG.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3lgXnII via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

How to Report Safety Violations to Your Employer

It's inevitable. If you are a safety-conscious worker, you will at some point in your career be faced with the task of presenting a safety concern to your employer. If you've been given this responsibility, or if your company is truly supportive of safety efforts, then it's easy. However, not everybody is lucky enough to be in those situations.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/35iFqnr via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ODOT District 8 Crews Conducting Annual Inspections

With the winter season just around the corner, it won't be long before the snow starts flying. That's why the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has started its annual inspection of more than 155 plow trucks and pieces of equipment in southwest Ohio to ensure they're ready for whatever Ol' Man Winter brings.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/38qGs2J via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Nestlé Purina PetCare Plans New $550M Factory in Ohio

Nestlé Purina PetCare announced a $550 million investment to build a new factory in Williamsburg Township, Ohio, to meet increasing demand for its pet foods. The Williamsburg Township location will join Purina's network of 21 existing manufacturing locations across the United States and be the company's first new factory built from the ground up since 1975.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3lktya1 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kenworth Awarded New 4-Year Cooperative Government Purchasing Contract with Sourcewell

Kenworth Truck Company has won a new, four-year Cooperative Government Purchasing Contract with Sourcewell. The cooperative contract (060920-KTC) expands sales opportunities for new Kenworth Class 5-8 chassis to more than 77,000 Sourcewell members throughout the United States and Canada. "Our new Sourcewell contract offers an excellent opportunity for municipalities and government agencies to purchase the full Kenworth line of commercial vehicles, including the Class 8 vocational leader T880, T800, W990 long-hood model, on-highway flagship T680, medium duty T370 conventional and new K270E and K370E battery-electric vehicles," said Laura Bloch, Kenworth assistant general manager of sales and marketing.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3pcxv2W via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

GUCA Announces Golden Pipe Engineering Award Recipient

The Georgia Utility Contractors Association Inc. presented the GUCA Golden Pipe Engineering Award during the GUCA 2020 Fall Quarterly Meeting & Trade Show Nov. 5, 2020, at the Loudermilk Center, Atlanta, Ga. The GUCA Golden Pipe Engineering Award is designed to recognize engineers who demonstrate the highest degree of merit and integrity for the utility construction industry.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3eLM3BZ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

$29.8M I-70 Rehabilitation Progressing On Time, Budget

Construction crews are busy working on a $29.8 million rehabilitation project that includes repairing pavement and resurfacing Interstate 70 in Preble County, from the Indiana state line to the Montgomery County line in Ohio. "Ohio has a vast network of roadways and bridges," said Kathleen Fuller, ODOT public information officer, "and with the fourth largest interstate system in the country, rehabilitation projects such as this are necessary for the preservation of the interstate transportation system and to further ODOT's mission to provide for the safe and easy movement of people and goods from place to place." The pavement work focuses on the mainline and all ramps within the project limits, while bridge work will include painting and replacing the decks of the S.R.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3ldacDL via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Polygon Composite Bushings Simplify Maintenance in K-Tec Heavy-Duty Earthmoving Equipment

Polygon Company, a producer of composite tubing, bearings, and pneumatic cylinders, has designed custom composite bushings for K-Tec Earthmovers for use in hydraulic cylinders and other pivot points on their heavy-duty scrapers and levelers. Used in extremely demanding mining and construction applications, the levelers and scrapers require bushings that can withstand vibration, strain, wear and significant contamination without requiring frequent maintenance.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Ilb8aL via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

VIDEO: Epiroc USA Launches Try-and-Buy Program for FlexiROC T30 R Construction Drill Rig

Epiroc, a leading productivity partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has introduced the Try-and-Buy Program for the FlexiROC T30 R Construction Edition tophammer surface drill rig. The Try-and-Buy program offers free jobsite testing of the drill. The FlexiROC T30 R surface drill is an improved version of the once-popular IR ECM 580 construction rig that tracks back from Epiroc to Atlas Copco and Ingersoll Rand.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3kfEFjm via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

VIDEO: Doosan Bobcat, Wounded Warrior Project Present U.S. Army Veteran With New Bobcat Compact Track Loader

Doosan Bobcat North America, in partnership with Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), presented U.S. Army veteran Andrew Long with a new Bobcat R-Series T76 compact track loader and 80-in. bucket attachment, together valued at nearly $90,000. The two organizations teamed up at Piedmont Bobcat, the local Bobcat dealer near where Long lives in North Carolina, to personally deliver the machine to the veteran.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/36ChXNF via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ga.'s Furys Ferry Road to Undergo $50M Widening Project in 2021

Drivers in Columbia County, Ga., could see construction begin in March to widen more of Furys Ferry Road. The $50 million construction project is expected to ease traffic congestion along one of the county's busiest corridors. Bearing in mind that with engineering projects "the first 10 percent and the last 10 percent are the most difficult," said Steve Exley, the county's deputy director of engineering services, adding that "in design, we're in that 10 percent." The project focuses on the 3.7-mi.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2InegTb via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mississippi Lottery Helps Fund U.S. Highway 278 Repaving

Monroe County, Miss.,'s most traveled east-west thoroughfare is undergoing a much-needed repaving, strictly funded by proceeds from the Mississippi Lottery. According to Drew Parker of the Mississippi Department of Transportation's (MDOT) Monroe County project office, the final leg of work on U.S.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/38lZ04a via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Latest Locust Grove Logistics Center Being Planned Off GA 42

New industrial development continues in the vibrant Henry County community of Locust Grove, Ga., with the latest project, Locust Grove Logistics Center, planned to build in 2021. The development is located north of Colvin Drive off Georgia Highway 42. The town is located south of Atlanta and is easily accessed via I-75.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/36heYtC via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

PIRTEK North End Enhances Service Coverage in North Carolina

Charlotte is the most densely populated city in North Carolina and the second largest in the southeast, trailing Jacksonville, Fla. It also is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The city is home to countless industries, including food processing, bottling plants, manufacturing and many more.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/36mpfEL via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

GDOT Awards $35M Service Contract to Canadian Firm

Montreal-based SNC-Lavalin has been awarded another three-year, up to $35 million Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract to continue providing construction engineering and inspection (CEI) services for the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). The contract will be executed in the GDOT's District 6, which encompasses 17 counties in northwest Georgia.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/38sbeIE via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ga. Continues Building Roads Even as Other States Cut Back

The pandemic has not slowed road construction in metro Atlanta, nor did it prompt Gwinnett County to delay the vote on a proposed 1 percent transit tax. That is not the case in many other states, where construction projects have either slowed or stopped. Across the country, the tally of COVID-19 impacts includes at least 18 states and 25 local transportation agencies that have halted or delayed worked on roads, bridges, or transit efforts.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3kfgzFo via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Carolina Cat Celebrates 200th Cat Certified Rebuild with Asphalt Paving Company of Greensboro

Since Caterpillar introduced the Cat certified rebuild program back in 1985, Carolina Cat has proudly participated in offering this service to its customers. Caterpillar builds equipment with the philosophy that the machine will live at least two lives, with a certified complete rebuild serving as the beginning of the second life.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3pe4GmE via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Terex Trucks TA400 Impresses On Tough Landfill Site in Australia

Landfill operations can be tough, but that's exactly when Terex Trucks' articulated haulers excel. Civil and demolition company DECC recently bought a TA400 dump truck to work on a landfill site just outside Brisbane, Australia, and the team is already impressed with its reliable and efficient performance in tough conditions.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2IhhnfJ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Welcomes J.Y. Kim as President

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc. welcomed J.Y. Kim as president. A 28-year Hyundai veteran, Kim began his career as part of an overseas sales team to support North American operations, and later worked at HCEA's Chicago office from 2004 to 2008. Kim was instrumental in establishing a foundation for a CE Brazilian factory and sales company before managing operations for Indian manufacturing, sales and marketing.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3nbRaOv via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Voters Approve Record 94 Percent of Transportation Investment Initiatives Totaling $14 Billion

Voters in 18 states have approved a record 94 percent of state and local ballot initiatives to date, providing an additional $14 billion in one-time and recurring revenue for transportation improvements throughout the country, according to an analysis by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA).... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3kfo1A8 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

PIRTEK Notches Recognition for Sales, Growth

PIRTEK, a service provider for on-site hydraulic and industrial hose replacement and related product retailer, was ranked the third fastest-growing franchise per unit percentage compared to every other existing franchisor in the annual Franchise Times Top 200+ listing. The company also was ranked No.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3lgG1eR via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

World of Asphalt Cancels 2021 Show & Conference

The executive committee of World of Asphalt Show & Conference and AGG1 Academy & Expo announced Nov. 5 the combined in-person shows will not be held in 2021 due to ongoing concerns related to COVID-19. The decision was reached after extensive discussion between leadership from show co-owners National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA), Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and National Stone Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) as well as feedback from exhibitors, attendees and stakeholders.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2I8ZwY8 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Volvo Group Launches Green Finance Framework

Volvo Group launched a Green Finance Framework for the financing of investments and projects in the area of clean transportation. The framework is classified as Dark Green by the Center for International Climate and Environmental Research (CICERO Shades of Green). "Sustainability is a part of our DNA, ranging from safety, operations, purchasing, durability and quality in our products to constant fuel-efficiency improvements in our vehicles and machines.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3l2ew8U via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers Announces Appointment of Michael Schweitzer

J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers, a division of Somerset Welding & Steel, has announced the appointment of Michael Schweitzer as sales manager of the Mid-Atlantic region. Schweitzer has two decades of sales experience in the truck industry, having worked for Navistar and Rush Enterprises in the midwest and south.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2TTYpON via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

'Technology Corridor' Gets Critical Link

Work on the I-270 (Eisenhower Parkway) at Watkins Mill Interchange continues in Gaithersburg, Md., in Montgomery County. The $124 million major congestion relief project will improve one of Maryland's most heavily traveled roadways in the county, benefiting the tens of thousands of travelers who drive the I-270 corridor.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3et7BTA via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Little Rock, Ark., Gets $3M Grant to Build Part of Tri-Creek Greenway

The Central Arkansas transportation planning agency Metroplan has awarded Little Rock $3 million to build a large section of the 6-mi. Tri-Creek Greenway, a 12-ft.-wide off-street bicycle and pedestrian route that will connect city parks in the southwestern part of the city. Little Rock is set to contribute another $750,000.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/32iJemF via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Work to Rebuild Two I-89 Bridges Under Way

Work to rebuild two I-89 bridges over the Connecticut River in Lebanon, N.H., is under way in a job that will involve constructing one new bridge to replace the two existing bridges. R.S. Audley of Bow, N.H., is the contractor on the $43.8 million job that began in late August and will be completed in September 2025.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2U3OYMt via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Macon, Ga.'s College Street Bridge Project to Be Finished in 2021

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is scheduled to reopen the College Street Bridge near Mercer University in Macon by Thanksgiving. The span on Bibb County Road 5813 — more commonly known as College Street — was closed on May 26 to demolish and replace the old structure. The former College Street bridge had been functional for more than 125 years, and it was a historically designated landmark.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2TUnKrR via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Boss Snowplow Introduces New Back Drag Plow to Market

Leaders in the competitive snow and ice management business, Iron Mountain, Mich.-based Boss Snowplow has a few new products available to customers this year. The company will introduce a new back drag plow it is bringing to market that goes on the back end of a pickup and is "dragged" behind the truck.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3oU9k9g via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Curry Supply Broadens South-Central Presence With Addition of Marshall Hale

Curry Supply Co. has expanded its regional sales team with the addition of E. Marshall Hale as a regional sales manager. Hale, who resides in Texas, will offer direct support for Curry Supply's Houston (Deer Park) location, in addition to operating as the main contact for Curry Supply clients located in southern Texas and southern Louisiana areas.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/34XyGuZ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

PC Construction Depends on Link-Belt 120RT to Meet Project Goals in Vermont

In July 2010, PC Construction and its Special Projects Group resurfaced a dam, and to get the job done PC worked with Woods CRW in South Burlington, Vt. Fast forward 10 years to now, and PC Construction returned to do new work at the dam, and again chose to partner with CRW for the right equipment needed.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3l56qwi via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Iron Auction Hosts Unreserved Auction in Princeton, West Virginia

Iron Auction Group hosted a very successful Unreserved Equipment and Truck Auction in Princeton, W.V., on Oct. 27. Hundreds of bidders from 11 countries and 44 states within the United States participated. ... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2I4ryEj via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Charles 'Ted' Stratton Passes Away at 91

Charles Theodore "Ted" Stratton, a long-time resident of Doylestown, Pa., passed away on Oct. 14, 2020, at Country Meadows Retirement Community in Allentown. He was 91. Mr. Stratton was the husband of Barbara Stratton (Miller). He was previously married to Elaine Dorothy Stratton for 34 years until she passed away in 2001.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3k10pzh via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

VIDEO: Volvo Trucks Launches Electric Truck Range Starting in Europe in 2021

Next year, haulers in Europe will be able to order all-electric versions of Volvo's heavy-duty trucks. This means that Volvo Trucks will offer a complete heavy-duty range with electric drivelines starting in Europe in 2021. Volvo Trucks' massive drive towards electrification marks a major step forwards on the road to fossil-free transport, according to the manufacturer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/36dOOIq via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Protecting Your Business With Pre-Construction Site Analysis

Property damage claims against construction contractors, prompted by construction operations, are common. One of the biggest generators of property claims for structures near construction sites is vibration damage. But contractors can protect themselves by making pre- and post-construction surveys a regular practice when work is planned.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3erS3zD via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Flatiron to Deliver $54M SR 20 Timbuctoo Roadway Project

Flatiron crews are making significant progress on the $54 million State Route 20 Timbuctoo Roadway Project taking place a half-mile east of the Yuba River in eastern Yuba County, Calif. The project, financed by state and federal dollars, began last February, with delivery anticipated in September 2021.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2I6Sjrn via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Benefits of Using Smart Crane Mats vs. Wood Crane Mats

Creating a more functional surface for construction equipment when ground conditions are difficult is a common challenge within the construction industry. Leveraging outrigger steel crane mats over traditional wood crane mats provides advantages such as avoiding breakage, insect infestation and rot, while offering stable ground condition, according to Greenfield Products.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/34ULNwW via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Registration Opens for 2021 National Pavement Expo

With an optimistic eye on the future, registration recently opened for the National Pavement Expo (NPE) and Conference, scheduled for Jan. 20 to 23, 2021, at the Music City Center in Nashville. Acknowledging that bumps in the road may crop up, show organizers implemented the "Register With Confidence" initiative that ensures any money spent on registration can be easily refunded.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2I4fy5H via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Power Motive Corporation Partners With Terramac in West

Power Motive Corporation, the Colorado and Southeastern Wyoming Komatsu dealer, has partnered with Terramac to represent their line of crawler carriers in the state, according to Paul Desombre, PMC general sales manager. "Terramac provides the solutions to many of the challenges our customers say they face," Desombre said.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2I59zNK via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction Under Way on Solar Plant in Pinal County

Salt River Project (SRP) and sPower, a leading renewable energy Independent Power Producer (IPP), announced construction is under way on "East Line Solar," a new solar plant which will bring $10 million in 25 years of tax revenue and up to 350 construction jobs to Pinal County. It will also soon deliver 100 megawatts (MW) of solar generation to the Intel Corporation's Chandler facility.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/389Zjir via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Crews Make Headway on Houghton Road Replacement Project

An entirely new kind of traffic interchange for southern Arizona will start to take shape. Local construction crews, along with the Arizona Department of Transportation, have been working on a project to improve access to Interstate 10 at Houghton Road. The new $24.4 million interchange — an innovative design called a diverging diamond — will improve safety and traffic flow in a rapidly growing area of Pima County east of downtown Tucson.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2GvDwGw via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

CEG Hires New Sales Account Representative

Construction Equipment Guide is pleased to announce the hiring of Sharon Swanson as a sales account representative for the territories of California, Arizona, Utah and Nevada. Swanson brings a wealth of experience with more than 20 years in senior account management, where her focus has been on business development, assisting businesses with advertising and marketing needs, building strong relationships with principles, CEOs, managers and owners.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3mSxNdu via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Town of Lexington, Mass., Preservation Success Wins National Award for Excellence

The Town of Lexington, Mass., has been honored with FP2's James B. Sorenson Award for Excellence in Pavement Preservation for 2020. The award was presented in October 2020 at the Lexington Battle Green to John Livsey, town engineer, by FP2 President Scott Bergkamp. Lexington Green was site of the first armed confrontation of the American War for Independence, where the "Shot heard around the world" was fired.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3jYAIiE via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bluebeam Builds Digital Infrastructure for Global Project Collaboration

Bluebeam Inc. , a developer of solutions and services that set the standard for architecture, engineering and construction professionals worldwide, announced the continuing expansion of its global Studio data infrastructure, providing customers faster and more secure access to their cloud-based projects while meeting strict local data residency requirements.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/34Ur1Og via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

WLE Brings '5-Star' Service to Landscape Construction

Comparing services provided by a contractor to those of a 5-star hotel might seem like a bit of a stretch, but that's exactly how one Austin, Texas, area businessman is positioning his growing company. Kade Thomas, a partner of WLE (Water, Land, Environment), a landscape construction and maintenance provider, said his company strives to bring "white glove service" to his clientele.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2HRpu2L via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Concrete Chutes, Restraints Being Used on Barrier System

A new truck escape ramp has opened on U.S. 89 west of Garden City. The catch-net cable system is new to Utah and uses a series of cable nets to stop runaway semi-trucks coming out of Logan Canyon. In the past two years, this area has seen a rise in runaway truck crashes. This new truck escape ramp will provide truck drivers with a safe, secure alternative in the event they are out of control coming downhill on U.S.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/388FUhS via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction Crews Complete I-80 Exit Six Months Early

A new exit-only lane on westbound I-80 between S.R. 201 and S.R. 36 in Tooele County has opened six months ahead of schedule. This new "auxiliary" lane, designed to provide additional space for entering or exiting the interstate, will improve traffic flow and reduce delays for drivers in the area. Crews were able to compete the project early because materials for the project became available sooner than expected.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3jUJGO2 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

UAMPS Receives Federal Funds for NuScale Reactor Construction

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has approved a $1.355 billion cost-share award, allocated over 10 years to a new special purpose entity named the Carbon Free Power Project (CFPP), wholly owned by Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS). The award is for the development and construction of a 720MWe NuScale power plant to be located at DOE's National Laboratory site, and will serve as a funding vehicle to advance the CFPP as funds are appropriated by Congress, UAMPS said.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Gop4jq via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Lane Construction to Complete 183A Tollway Project

The Lane Construction Corporation, the U.S. subsidiary of Webuild Group (formerly Salini Impregilo), announced it was awarded a $176 million design-bid-build contract to construct the Phase III extension of the 183A tollway project in Williamson County. Work on the Phase III extension of the 183A tollway includes adding two tolled main lanes 6.6 mi.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3kW1pG2 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

S&P Global Energy Awards Names Fluor Finalist for Construction Project of Year

Fluor Corporation announced that the MEGlobal BookraMEG project has been named a finalist for Construction Project of the Year for the 2020 S&P Global Platts Global Energy Awards. In addition, Rocky Plemons, vice president of construction for Fluor, has been named a finalist for the organization's prestigious Lifetime Achievement award.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2TP1dMZ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

City of San Antonio to Receive $60M for New eSports Facility

ASM Global, a venue management and services company, and Port San Antonio have announced the initial timeline for the construction of a $60 million facility. The 130,000-sq.-ft. complex includes a 2,500-seat, multi-purpose technology arena that will have an emphasis on eSports. Upon completion, the venue is slated to be one of the most versatile in ASM's portfolio of more than 325 facilities worldwide.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2I0Ba37 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Massana Construction Looks to Expand Biz in Texas

It was back in 2001 that Mark Massman and Anna Cablik founded Massana Construction Inc. in Tyrone, Ga. Since then, the company has grown by leaps and bounds and has expanded out west, where it now has a Texas division based in Frisco (near Dallas). And furthermore, the company that specializes in bridge and marine infrastructure work, as well as installing cable barrier – primarily in Texas and more than 10,000 mi.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/34VzaSy via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Texas A&M Graduate Oversees His First Job as Project Manager

The U.S. 82 in Red River County project is a memorable one for Zak Moore, RK Hall LLC project manager — it is the first job that he is overseeing. Moore, 23, graduated from Texas A&M with a BA in Construction Science in 2019 and was hired by the general contractor almost immediately. "I was a superintendent as soon as I came out of school," he said.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3kW8OoL via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Conn. Awarded $65M to Replace 113-Year-Old Bridge in Old Lyme

Connecticut has been awarded $65 million in federal funding to begin the replacement of the 113-year-old Connecticut River Bridge that carries trains over the water between the towns of Old Lyme and Old Saybrook. The estimated $400 million project, proposed by Amtrak, would replace the existing railroad lift bridge with a new, 1,600-ft.-long bascule bridge 52 ft.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2I1QRa7 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company