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Sennebogen's 875 Hybrid Provides Gantry Solution to Basel, Switzerland

As a logistics company at the Port of Basel, Birsterminal AG benefits from its perfect geographical location at the border triangle of Switzerland, France and Germany. Three Sennebogen material handlers have been in full-time use and have operated since being commissioned in late 2019. The go-to machine is an electrically-powered Sennebogen875 E Hybrid material handler.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2MaWXXO via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Riga Takes On Vice President, GM Roles at GT Mid Atlantic

Victor Riga has taken on the role of vice president and general manager of New Jersey for GT Mid Atlantic. He brings more than 16 years of experience in the construction equipment industry. "We are very pleased to announce that Victor Riga has taken on the role of vice president and general manager of New Jersey for GT Mid Atlantic," said Sherwood.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/36lg9ZI via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

University of Florida's Lily Elefteriadou Honored With Prestigious National Research Award

Lily (Ageliki) Elefteriadou, a professor of civil engineering and the director of the UF Transportation Institute (UFTI) at the University of Florida, is the 2021 recipient of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association's (ARTBA) prestigious S.S. Steinberg Award. Named after the founding president of ARTBA's Research & Education Division (RED), the Steinberg Award recognizes "an individual who has made remarkable contributions to transportation education." Throughout her teaching and published works, Elefteriadou has established herself as one of the world's foremost experts in the field of traffic operations, traffic flow theory and simulation.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3sYT2Oq via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

DiCicco Celebrates 50 Years Employed With Same Pa. Equipment Dealership

Pat DiCicco of Eagle Power & Equipment in Montgomeryville, Pa., has had a long, successful, distinguished career filled with milestones. In January 2021, he celebrated another one – 50 years working for the same company. DiCicco originally started in the construction equipment business in 1967 with State Equipment Corp., which was an International Harvester dealer in Philadelphia.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3acvq0f via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Schlouch Closes Big Deal With Foley Inc. for 627K Scrapers

If you are a land developer, finding a contractor to prepare your building site for construction can be an arduous task, especially if you want a top professional in your market. Among the qualities to look for are experience, a history of excellence, low cost, and an outstanding management – all attributes hard to find in one company.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3t7i1PC via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Diversified Product Development Launches RailWise Brand

Diversified Product Development has established the RailWise brand to accommodate its growing line of products for the hirail market. The new brand encompasses several of Diversified's existing hirail products and will help clarify the company's focus as it expands its rail industry solutions offering.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/39oXTka via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Associated Equipment DistributorsJoins Forces with Spanish Manufacturers Association of Construction and Mining Equipment

Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) announced that the Spanish Manufacturers Association of Construction and Mining Equipment (ANMOPYC) had become the newest memberof AED. Based in Zaragoza, Spain, ANMOPYC is a sector, private and non-profit organization founded in 1982 to protect the interests of the Spanish construction, public works and mining companies and contribute to strengthening their presence in foreign markets.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3t1VaFc via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mecalac Offers New Boom Optimized for Excavation, Loading Applications

Mecalac, a global designer, manufacturer and distributor of compact construction equipment for urban environments, offers a new configuration of its two-piece boom with offset for 6MCR skid excavators and 7MWR wheeled excavator models. The boom option allows customers to better tailor equipment for their specific needs.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3iWaUFh via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction of Alabama College Building Passes Halfway Point

Construction on Jacksonville State University's new School of Business and Industry building has passed the halfway point, according to a news release from the university, with an anticipated completion date of August of this year. The college is located in Jacksonville, Ala. Merrill Hall, a campus institution for close to 50 years, was destroyed March 19, 2018, by an EF3 tornado that ravaged the JSU campus.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3r2EmMG via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Morrissey Companies Family Member to Pursue NFL Dream

The construction industry is filled with multi-generational family businesses. James D. Morrissey Inc. , based in Philadelphia, Pa., is among one of the most respected as well as one of the most successful. Founded in the mid-1920s by James D. Morrissey Sr., the company, along with Eureka Stone Quarry Inc.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2MxHqkK via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

To Save on Costs, ARDOT Replacing Five Bridges at Once

Drivers in the Fort Smith, Ark., area can expect to come across bridge replacements in Crawford and Sebastian counties. The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is replacing five bridges in the two counties at a cost of just over $8 million. The money comes out of the department's general budget, which is paid for by Arkansas taxes, said Keith Gibson, an Arkansas highway commissioner.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3osz1MA via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Allan Myers Leads MD 97 Relocation Construction Project

The Maryland Department of Transportation's State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) continues work on the MD 97 (Georgia Avenue) Relocation Construction Project in the town of Brookeville, which is in Montgomery County. The project includes a new 0.7-mi., two-lane highway with bicycle-compatible shoulders between north of Goldmine Road and south of Holiday Drive.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/36kconz via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Biden's Executive Orders Has Construction Industry Concerned

President Joe Biden signaled changes in climate and energy policies when he signed a slew of executive orders on his first day in office. Though some consider this a positive move toward reducing global warming and carbon footprint, others see it as adversely affecting the construction sector and a threat to the economy, which President Biden campaigned to support.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2YkyaTK via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Demag Introduces AC 80-4 All-Terrain Crane

Demag already had an 88 ton (80-t) crane at one point: The AC 80-2. "The worldwide success that this model had showed that there's significant interest in a crane with this kind of lifting capacity," said Michael Klein, the product marketing manager in charge. "In fact, a large number of customers kept confirming this time and time again.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3arklsv via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

VIDEO: Gwenmor Marine Contracting Tackles Dredging Project at Groton Long Point

Gwenmor Marine Contracting, located at the mouth of the Mystic River in Mystic, Conn., is a fourth-generation, family-owned marina and marine contracting business. The company was founded in 1946 by Emmet Murphy's great-grandfather with "a small handmade barge." Murphy's grandfather "Sandy" McGugan, only just recently passed away, and each generation after him has continued to grow the business.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3a6MDYY via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Volvo Group Creates Business Area Dedicated to Accelerating Electrification

The Volvo Group's new business area, Volvo Energy, will strengthen the business flow of batteries over the life cycle as well as the customer offer for charging infrastructure. At the same time, the environmental impact from electric and hybrid electric commercial vehicles and machines will be reduced by giving used batteries a second life in different applications.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3cl6xSS via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Building to Start in February On New Alabaster, Ala., Police Station

Construction is almost under way for the new Alabaster Police Station in central Alabama. The new facility, which will be located on the corner of State Highway 119 and 11th Street Southwest in Alabaster, is slated to begin in early February, according to Chief of Police Curtis Rigney. Rigney said the land has been cleared and construction crews are ready to ramp up their work.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/39q1IWc via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Cianbro, Seven Subcontractors Lead $44.7M Nine Bridge Project in Hampden, Maine

The Maine Department of Transportation is rebuilding eight bridges and rehabilitating one bridge along a 4-mi.-long stretch of I-95 in Hampden. The Hampden Bridge Bundle Project, valued at $44.7 million, consists of four northbound/southbound bridge pairs at four different sites along the interstate between Exit 174 and Exit 180.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3iTY61P via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Loop 303 Freeway Widening Project Progressing Forward

A project to widen a stretch of Loop 303 in the northwest Valley is underway as crews begin construction of bridge supports near the future Jomax Parkway. The Arizona Department of Transportation is managing construction of the $20.3 million regional freeway project, which is designed to improve capacity for current and future traffic needs by adding a third lane in each direction along Loop 303 between Happy Valley and Lake Pleasant parkways in Peoria.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3t20Kaz via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Minnich Manufacturing Adds Vanguard Marketing Group

Minnich Manufacturing, manufacturer of concrete dowel pin drills, concrete vibrators and vibrator monitoring systems, has expanded distribution in the western United States by adding Vanguard Marketing Group as a manufacturer's representative. Founded in 1976 and located in Hayward, Calif., Vanguard Marketing Group offers sales and service of the full Minnich product line to customers in northern California, northern Nevada and Hawaii.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3iPWZ3t via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Curry Supply Celebrates One Year at Gilbert, Ariz., Location

This month, Curry Supply celebrates an important milestone – a 1-year anniversary of the acquisition of a facility located in the greater Phoenix area – Gilbert, Ariz., and the company's westward expansion. The Arizona location is ideally located to cater to the clients in the southwest, including Arizona and southern California.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Msbw9t via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

RDO Equipment Becomes Official Wirtgen Group Dealer in Montana

Effective Dec. 17, 2020, RDO Equipment Co. is the official Wirtgen Group dealer in Montana, offering equipment, parts and service at the five RDO locations across the state: Billings, Bozeman, Great Falls, Kalispell and Missoula. In 2017, John Deere & Company acquired Wirtgen Group to enhance the size, scale and stature of its global construction business.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3onJady via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mauldin Paving Products Hires Paul Craig as Territory Manager

Mauldin Paving Products has added Paul Craig as territory manager. Craig comes to Mauldin with more than 30 years of experience in the asphalt industry and will be responsible for dealer account management and new business development in the northeast part of the United States. ... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3pt2JCE via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

VIDEO: Volvo Construction Equipment Unveils Its First Mid-Size Electric Wheeled Excavator Concept

Volvo Construction Equipment has unveiled the EX03, the company's first electric prototype in the mid-size excavator range. With low noise, zero exhaust emissions and reduced maintenance needs, the EX03 represents the future for safer and more environmentally responsible construction sites, according to the manufacturer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3pmY05m via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Emergency Situation — Spider Excavators Fix 'HeleSlide' Along Critical Highway

Referred to as a "HeleSlide" by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), a major landslide occurred in 2019 along State Route 299 between Junction City and Willow Creek in Trinity County (northwestern California) that brought down a massive amount of rock and earth and revealed a fractured and fragile mountainside along the critical highway.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3qWuGTD via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kubota Introduces Technology-Forward Next Gen Compact Excavators

Kubota Tractor Corporation announced two new compact excavators and a new hydraulic quick coupler available at dealerships this quarter and plans for another excavator this summer. The introduction of the new KX057-5 and the U55-5 lead the company's construction equipment product introductions in 2021.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3a7cBLT via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Military Bases Hope to Get Unspent Funds from Border Wall Cancellation

South Carolina has a sizable number of defense personnel, bases and other facilities, particularly in the eastern half of the state and the coast. Like most southeastern states, from Louisiana to Virginia, the Palmetto State can boast of having large, well-maintained naval ports, airfields, Marine Corps bases and Army posts.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NB2NlD via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Crews Complete Construction of Amadeus Wind Project

BayWa r.e. has completed construction and achieved financial close of the Amadeus Wind project in Texas. Located northwest of Abilene in Rotan, the 250 MW wind farm has begun selling power into the grid and will generate enough clean, renewable energy to meet the electricity needs of more than 74,800 homes annually.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3t0t9xS via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Alabama City Hopes Work on State Highway Will Be Done in Mid-February

Jasper, Ala., city leaders provided an update Jan. 22 on the paving project along Alabama Highway 118. Officials from the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advised the city that the contractor, Dunn Construction, was scheduled to be back working that night. Dunn, based in Birmingham,Ala., is one of the state's top paving contractors.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2YdPNER via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Proterra, Komatsu Announce New Collaboration to Develop All-Electric Construction Equipment

Proterra, an innovator in commercial vehicle electrification technology, and Komatsu, a global manufacturer ofconstruction equipment, announced Jan. 25 an agreement to leverage Proterra's battery technology for the development of Komatsu's first battery-electric middle-class hydraulic excavator. The collaboration represents Proterra's entry into the off-road vehicle market and the company's first Proterra Powered battery-electric construction equipment.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3op61FE via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Highway to Be Built Through Red Cliffs Area

ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) The Utah Division of Transportation and Washington County received approval to build a four-lane highway that would pass through the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area, a protected Mojave desert tortoise habitat in southern Utah. Former President Donald Trump's administration granted the approval, marking the end of a nearly two-year review of the highway's environmental impact, The Spectrum reported.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Yfrkz1 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Civica Rx to Build Essential Medicines Facility in Virginia

On Jan. 21, Civica Rx (Civica Inc.) announced, along with Virginia's Governor Ralph Northam, its plans to build a 120,000-sq.-ft. sterile injectable manufacturing facility in Petersburg, Va., potentially creating more than 180 jobs. The new plant represents a $124.5 million investment. Civica Rx is a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization established in 2018.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3r6FRth via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Officials Unveil Jason R. Workman Memorial Bridge

Vehicles have been traversing the bridge over the San Juan River on the edge of the tiny desert town of Mexican Hat, Utah, since 1953. Six years ago, the metal arch bridge was renamed the Jason R. Workman Memorial Bridge, honoring Utah native and fallen local war hero Special Ops Jason Workman. Workman was a 1997 graduate of the San Juan High School who died Aug.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/39kl53b via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Associated Equipment Distributors, National TV Show Inside the Blueprint Announce Strategic Partnership

Inside the Blueprint (ITB) and Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) have entered into a strategic partnership to provide AED and its members with educational content regarding issues, initiatives and new solutions related to the equipment distribution industry. The agreement brings together two influential service providers serving the commercial and residential construction industry.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3caZCLJ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Crews Rebuild I-410: Southwest Improvement Project

Phase 1 of the I-410 Southwest improvement project in San Antonio, being constructed by Williams Brothers Construction Co. Inc. (WBC), began in fall 2019 and is expected to be delivered by 2022, with the direct connectors to be ready in 2021. The $78 million contract involves adding one lane in each direction from U.S.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2LY7VQF via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Clearway Energy Group Begins Building Mesquite Sky

Clearway Energy Group has commenced construction on Mesquite Sky, a 345 megawatt (MW) wind farm in Callahan County, Texas. Clearway also closed $427 million in construction debt financing, for which Mizuho Bank Ltd. acted as the coordinating lead arranger and with Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC), MUFG Bank Ltd., Santander Bank N.A.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3t0w7SQ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Pedestrian Bridges, Tunnels Could Be Built in Altamonte Springs, Florida

Seminole County, Fla., plans to build either tunnels or pedestrian bridges on Florida State Roads 436 and 434 in Altamonte Springs to give bicyclists and walkers on the Seminole Wekiva Trail a safer and less frightening way of crossing several lanes of traffic on two of the busiest roadways in central Florida.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3qXRMJN via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Largest Wildlife Crossing in U.S. Officially Opens in S.A.

The city of San Antonio recently announced the opening of the Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge – the largest wildlife crossing in the United States. Reclaiming natural habitat above Wurzbach Parkway, the Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge connects the previously divided halves of the 330-acre Phil Hardberger Park in north central San Antonio.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/39jrc7O via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

$75M Ski Resort Planned for Maine's Moosehead Region

A Knox County, Maine, developer and Louisiana nonprofit are proposing to build a year-round resort with new ski lifts, a hotel, marina, condominiums and more at the site of a longtime ski area overlooking Moosehead Lake that has fallen into disrepair. The $75 million investment would create 300 to 400 jobs and result in $2.9 million annually in property taxes in Piscataquis County, one of Maine's poorest and least populous counties.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3iO77tj via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Odessa-Based Company to Build Hydrogen Facility Job

Odessa-based Saulsbury was recently awarded a contract to construct a 30 ton per day hydrogen liquefaction facility for a specialty gas company. "This award represents a significant achievement for Saulsbury, as well as our client, as we work to support the environmental and renewable programs of the future.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3qPIHCH via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Takeuchi Promotes Shay Klusmeyer to Divisional Manager

Takeuchi-US has promoted Shay Klusmeyer to divisional manager. Formerly Takeuchi's central midwest regional manager, Klusmeyer will now lead Takeuchi's regional business managers and regional product managers as they support dealers and customers in the company's west, southwest, central midwest and midwest regions.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3qRCplP via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Williams Brothers Nears Finish of $259M Houston Job

Williams Brothers Construction Co. Inc. is now in Phase 4 of the seven phase, $259 million, I-610 West Loop/I-69 Southwest Freeway Interchange improvement project in Houston that began in late December 2018 and is expected to be completed in 2024. According to officials, the project will improve safety and mobility, reduce congestion and upgrade the interchange to current design standards.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NCIaFU via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Empire Crane Company Becomes Authorized Tadano Distributor

Tadano America Corporation announced that Empire Crane Company, headquartered in Syracuse, N.Y., has been added as an authorized distributor of Tadano cranes in the northeastern United States. Since opening in 2002, Empire Crane has been a trusted partner in the lifting industry and is a long-time authorized distributor of Demag and Mantis cranes.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3iPBLmf via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Maine Horse Track to Become COVID-19 Vaccination Site

The owners of the former Scarborough Downs harness racing track are donating use of the facility's grandstand to MaineHealth so it can be converted into a high-volume COVID-19 vaccination site. MaineHealth announced the new site preparation in Scarborough on Jan. 21. It will be open to all eligible Maine residents, said Dora Mills, a hospital system doctor.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2YavOXD via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Maryland DOT Weighs Three Proposals for Major Interstate Projects

The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) has received three proposals from teams composed of private sector firms interested in becoming the developer for major interstate improvement work. Specifically, the firms are vying for responsibility to oversee predevelopment work on the American Legion Bridge and Interstate 270.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2YfAATv via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

White House Revokes Permit of Pipeline Through Texas

TORONTO (AP) Construction on the long disputed Keystone XL oil pipeline halted as incoming U.S. President Joe Biden revoked its permit on his first day in office. The 1,700-mi. pipeline was planned to carry roughly 800,000 barrels of oil a day from Alberta to the Texas Gulf Coast, passing through Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas and Oklahoma.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3odkaWx via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Invenergy Secures Financing for Largest U.S. Solar Project

Invenergy, a Chicago-based company, has secured financing for the first phase of construction of the Samson Solar Energy Center in Texas. This first phase includes the construction of 250 MW out of the total 1.31 GW project that is set to be one of the largest solar energy facilities in the United States upon completion.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3iJrS9A via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Link-Belt Adds New Representative in Turkey

Link-Belt Cranes has finalized an agreement with NEFTAÅž of Istanbul, Turkey, to be an authorized Link-Belt representative. NEFTAÅž will provide comprehensive sales, parts, and service support for Link-Belt crane customers in Turkey. "We are extremely pleased to have NEFTAÅž join our team. Their dedication to providing value-added, high quality services and reliable hi-tech products will be a tremendous gain for crane customers in the area," said Link-Belt Cranes International Sales Manager Roy Burger.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3iIVAvz via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

GSSI Announces Distribution Agreement with InstroTek on PaveScan RDM Continuous Asphalt Density Gauge

GSSI, a manufacturer of ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment, announced that InstroTek Inc. will serve as national and international distributor of GSSI's PaveScan RDM continuous asphalt density gauge. PaveScan provides accurate real-time measurements to ensure pavement performance and quality.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/36sMgqP via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Rockster Impactor Contributes to Sustainability of Hawaiian Paradise

After a long cruise over the Atlantic Ocean through the Panama Canal, and across the Pacific, Rockster's mobile impact crusher R700S reached Hawaii – more precisely the island of Oahu. Arist de Wolff and his team of 25 motivated employees were very excited about the arrival of their brand new Austrian crushing plant.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Yjr9lX via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Metso Outotec Ranked 8th on Global 100 List of Sustainable Companies

Metso Outotec is ranked 8th on the Corporate Knights 2021 Global 100 Index of most sustainable companies in the world, and places as a top-ranking company among its peers. The results were announced virtually Jan. 25. Corporate Knights, the Toronto-based media and investment advisory company, released its annual list of the worlds' 100 most sustainable corporations for the 17th time.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/39ZBFo9 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

LiuGong North America Designates Atlantic Forklift New Dealer in Miami Area

LiuGong North America has announced the addition of a new dealer in the Miami area. Atlantic Forklift & Parts of Hialeah, Fla., is known for its service expertise on all types of material-handling and other equipment. In more than 30 years of business, Atlantic Forklift & Parts has never represented a manufacturer, which makes its choice of a LiuGong dealership a major decision.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3caR47y via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Northland JCB Welcomes Thomas Hopkins

Thomas "TJ" Hopkins has joined the team at Northland JCB. He will be handling sales in Worcester County, Mass. "I'm exciting to be joining the Northland JCB team. I'm surrounded by truly passionate people who work hard and love what they do. Northland JCB stands behind everything we sell and we pride ourselves on exceptional service.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/39dZkBU via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Hultdins Introduces Fixed Mount MG Grapple Saws

Hultdins's fixed mount MG grapple saws are available in three sizes for excavators from 6 to 27.5 ton (5.5 to 25 t) capacity. This new grapple saw configuration does not require an extra dedicated auxiliary circuit for the saw function as it is operated off the grapple close circuit. The only hydraulic requirements are the standard auxiliary "hammer" circuit and a low flow rotation circuit.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2McXAQe via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Joey Martin Auctioneers Kicks Off Its Auction Year With Carrollton, Ga., Sale

On Jan. 13, 2021, Joey Martin Auctioneers kicked off its auctioning year with a successful sale at its Carrollton, Ga., sale site. In addition to a nice turnout of "regulars," quite a few "first timers" came out to bid on a nice line-up of machines, trailers, support equipment and tankers. CEG... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Y3FV04 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Earth Moves for SCDOT'S $620M I-85 Widening Project

Considered one of the largest and most complex undertakings in South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) history, the I-85 widening project will reduce congestion on the interstate, improve the safety of interchanges and replace aging infrastructure when complete. The $620 million effort is being carried out in two phases, requiring coordination with FHWA, contractors, local governments, utility companies and property owners.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3bXLg19 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Making the Most of Public Budgets: Driving Technology Adoption on Infrastructure Projects

This is an exciting time for DOTs. Prospective funding opportunities for infrastructure work present possibilities to explore new technologies that can help save time and money on construction projects. Autodesk recently held a webinar about how DOTs are innovating when it comes to infrastructure construction.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/363kukh via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Linder Hosts Customers to Unveil Plans for New Fort Myers Facility

Linder Industrial Machinery recently hosted several dozen customers to a gathering at the grounds of the construction for its new Fort Myers, Fla., branch facility, scheduled to open in 2021. The unveiling of the plans for the new facility took place at the property located on Supply Drive, just west of Interstate 75.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/392qPyo via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

How Much Construction Technology Is Enough? James River Equipment Has the Answers

Automated. Robotic. Precise. These and other adjectives characterize construction equipment today. The question that sometimes follows is, to what end? As it turns out, that's a pretty good question. James River Equipment offers some answers. The John Deere dealership with a string of stores across Virginia and North Carolina is committed to promoting the use of ever-more technologically sophisticated machinery and in utilizing the technology in its operations.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/39L4g04 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Sandy Hammonds Elected to Link-Belt Board of Directors

Sandy Hammonds, CFO and vice president of finance of Link-Belt Cranes, was elected to Link-Belt Cranes' board of directors during the January 2021 board meeting. Sumitomo Heavy Industry (SHI) representatives attended the meeting by video conference; Link-Belt Cranes is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SHI.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3sG7QS9 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Rebuilding Roads: When Reclaimed Asphalt Makes the Difference

Anyone with an ongoing road construction project knows the industry's hurdles on any job scale, from the reconstruction of a main road to a small side road. The industry faces many challenges with high hauling and material disposal costs while also protecting the environment. The same restrictions also affect those who process and distribute bituminous conglomerates.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/35WrUpx via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Plugging Into Construction Technology — Benchmark Tool and Supply Provides the Outlet

When it first emerged, the idea of a satellite-linked computer raising and lowering a bulldozer blade struck some people, particularly experienced dozer operators, as just plain wrong. They had worked hard to master the art of moving dirt and prided themselves on being able to come within a few inches of grade mostly by eyeballing it.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/39WgnHO via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Tenna to Sponsor, Exhibit at the NUCA Annual Convention & Exhibit in Naples, Fla.

Tenna, a construction technology platform that revolutionizes equipment fleet operations, announced it will be sponsoring and exhibiting at the NUCA Annual Convention and Exhibit in Naples, Fla., Feb. 4 to 6, 2021. Tenna will be showcasing its latest and most exciting products and features to date, including the TennaCAM tracker and related safety camera functionality, enhanced inspections functionality and integrations capabilities with AEMP/OEMs, project management and SaaS platforms, and accounting systems.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NgPJBM via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bobo Family Group Provides Update on Florence Project

After a year in the works, downtown Florence, Ala., could face a new economic boom due to The Mandolin, a thriving residential, retail and office development project Bobo Family Group has proposed for the heart of the city. "When COVID-19 hit, we had to hit pause, step back and take a look at how things might be changing.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3ixcPzC via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Specialty Teams Collaborate to Complete Savannah River Flume

It's not every day that onlookers at a construction site include alligators and venomous snakes, but at the recently completed Savannah River Flume, part of the larger Raw Water Canal Improvements approved by Beaufort — Jasper Water & Sewer Authority (BJWSA) — that was the guaranteed daily scene.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2XXov5k via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

LaBounty Launches Expanded Line of Mobile Hydraulic Pulverizers

Stanley Infrastructure, a partner for industrial tools and attachments, announced that LaBounty launched an all-new line of MHP mobile hydraulic pulverizers. This update to LaBounty's suite of demolition solutions offers peak efficiency for secondary demolition and concrete recycling applications, according to the manufacturer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3604M9D via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ACPA Announces Leadership Transition, Search for New Chief Executive

The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) announced that President and CEO Gerald F. Voigt has decided to transition toward retirement, prompting ACPA leadership to begin a search for a new chief executive. When a replacement is named, Voigt will pivot to a non-executive role and continue working to support a smooth transition and to support ACPA.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3bXQyty via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Equipment Manufacturers Pledge to Work with Biden, Harris to Move Country Forward

Construction industry associations are beginning to weigh in following the inauguration of President Joseph R. Biden Jr. as the 46th President of the United States on Jan. 20, 2021. Stay tuned for updates as more associations make their statements on the new administration. Association of Equipment Manufacturers Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) president Dennis Slater congratulated President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on their inauguration and pledged that equipment manufacturers will actively support the efforts of the new Administration to confront our nation's many challenges, chief among them, ending the pandemic and ensuring a safe and rapid economic recovery: "On behalf of the equipment manufacturing industry, we congratulate President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris and express our sincere commitment in working with them to help unite our country after this historic election.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/392LF

Eliza Digs Along Michigan's $162M I-75 Modernization Project

An innovative $162 million tunnel boring project is well under way with construction crews mining the tunnel as others work to attach the remainder of a 400-ft. long train. The tunnel is part of the I-75 Modernization plan, the largest project in size and scope the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has tackled, which includes the replacement of 47 bridges, including 41 vehicular and six pedestrian bridges, as well as the replacement of two cloverleaf interchanges with diverging diamond interchanges.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3sIlJPC via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

FTA Announces $174M Grant for Kansas City Streetcar Expansion

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on Jan. 8 announced a $174.1 million federal grant agreement with the city of Kansas City, Mo., for the Kansas City Streetcar Main Street Extension Project, which will improve transportation options and continue to spur economic development along the streetcar corridor.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3sEUJR0 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Double Track Northwest Indiana Project Receives $173M Grant

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on Jan. 7 announced a $173 million federal grant agreement with the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) for the Double Track Northwest Indiana Project, which will improve transportation options in northwest Indiana, including residents traveling to downtown Chicago and South Bend International Airport.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2LTw4Yh via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Alex Lyon Hosts Two Auctions in One Day in Racine, Wis.

Alex Lyon & Son conducted a fleet-updating sale, as well as an estate liquidation sale, on Jan. 15 in Racine, Wis. Items up for sale included more than 26 truck tractors, five dump trucks, four snow plow trucks and six excavators. Other equipment included trailers, loaders, skid steers, crushing equipment, various attachments and more.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/39OxMlQ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Rail Yards Take Shape at Port of Indiana

A major infrastructure effort that includes multiple projects is taking shape at Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor. Work on the FASTLANE grant undertaking includes two new rail yards and an extension to the port's rail network. "Located in the steel capital of North America and the major hub of international trade and mega project cargo shipments, Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor is spending $20 million on our port's infrastructure to increase its cargo handling capacity and multimodal connections," said Ian Hirt, Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor port director.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2LNp5jy via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Wirtgen Group, John Deere Lay Foundation for Industrial Site

During the development of a new industrial site, Wirtgen Group machines in conjunction with a John Deere tractor lay the foundation for the business park's further construction. Soil stabilizing is a particularly cost-effective and resource-friendly method for achieving the proper bearing capacity and quality of the soil and preparing it for civil engineering or building construction projects.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3ityKYu via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

First Customers to Order Volvo Electric Compact Machines at Bauma 2019 Take Delivery

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) and its local dealer Volvo Maskin are celebrating an important milestone in Norway's long-term journey towards electrification and a more sustainable infrastructure. Longstanding customers K Baugerød Anlegg and Veidekke took delivery of the first electric construction machines in the country — a Volvo ECR25 Electric compact excavator and a Volvo L25 Electric wheel loader.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2McqFeY via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kentucky Blasts Into 2021 With $180M Project

A $180 million, multi-component Kentucky interstate project is expected to improve safety, relieve congestion in three heavily traveled freight corridors and address several of the state's most significant transportation needs when it is completed in 2023. "All of these projects were already in the state legislative plan to be funded, but were all funded at different times," said Chris Slone, project manager of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3915dm4 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Curb Roller Manufacturing Offers Custom Drums for Challenging Pours

Curb Roller Manufacturing has ventured into a new area where its shaped concrete expertise could improve efficiency, reduce labor and boost productivity. The custom solutions pair with the Curb Roller's Hydra-Screed 3000 to allow for faster production times and a superior-quality finish on projects that would normally require multiple pours, according to the company.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2XW3sjN via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kevin Smith Named General Manager of Ditch Witch Division

A familiar face within Ditch Witch is taking over the helm of the organization. Kevin Smith has been named the general manager of the recently formed Ditch Witch division of The Toro Company. Smith is tasked with bringing the businesses of Ditch Witch, Subsite Electronics, American Augers and Trencor into one organization whose products will be sold primarily through the worldwide Ditch Witch dealer channel.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3p2iVKY via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New National Guard Facility in Presque Isle to Open in Spring

The new $18.3 million Maine National Guard building in Presque Isle will officially open this spring, according to a Guard spokesperson. Construction crews are putting the finishing touches on the Northern Maine Readiness Center, located on a 10-acre plot at 6 Edgemont Dr., and expect to complete the work in February.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2LM5FM4 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

D.C. University Eyes New Plans While Staying True to Its Roots

Approximately midway between the Yard, the quadrangle at the heart of Howard University's campus and the historic nightlife strip of Washington's U Street NW, stands a compact brick Georgian building. Stacks of quoins rise from Bryant Street, stepping back to frame tall arched windows before reaching a pitched roof and a smokestack.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3nWuYbf via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kobelco USA Introduces Next Generation ED160BR-7 Blade Runner

The next-generation Kobelco ED160BR-7 is a combination of both a short radius excavator and a dozer, which enables customers to have two machines in one. Unlike most excavators, this 105 hp, 37,000 lb. model is equipped with more than just a backfill blade; a six-way large capacity dozer blade with folding edges makes the ED160BR-7 an easy-to-transport machine that is unique to the market, according to the manufacturer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3p0WN3F via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Port of Green Bay Receives WEDC Grant

Gov. Tony Evers announced Jan. 4 that Brown County will receive a $500,000 grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) to assist in purchasing the former WPS Pulliam Plant property as part of the effort to relocate coal piles away from downtown and expand the economic activity of the Port of Green Bay.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3qAE27v via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Fairchild Equipment Becomes Seven-Time MHEDA MVP

Fairchild Equipment has been awarded the Most Valuable Partner (MVP) Award for 2021, based on accomplishments in 2020. This is the seventh time that Fairchild Equipment has earned an MVP Award from the industry's trade association, Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA). In order to qualify for this MVP award, each recipient must satisfy several criteria with less than 10 percent of the association's membership earning the award; and as a 2021 MVP, Fairchild Equipment proved to demonstrate professionalism, good stewardship and commitment to business excellence successfully.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2XXMMs5 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Double Duty Coupler Switches Tools, Saves Money

Brandon Johnson is the epitome of a one-man band. As the owner and operator of Elite Earthworks, a site management company in Joplin, Mo., he tackles everything from burying downspouts to clearing and building out yards ahead of commercial and residential construction projects. No two jobs are exactly alike, so Johnson needs to have the right tools for whatever a job site throws at him, but he found himself spending a lot of time changing out buckets on his compact excavator or trying to make do with what he had.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/38W8G55 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

First Free-Standing New Jersey Cancer Hospital to Be Built in New Brunswick

The New Brunswick, N.J., city planning board has approved the construction of the state's first free-standing cancer hospital, a focal point of a $750 million project. The application submitted by Cancer Pavilion Redevelopment Associates LLC, an affiliate of New Brunswick Development Corporation, or DEVCO, to construct the 11-story, 519,000-sq.-ft.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2LM8ahs via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Funds to Fix Connecticut's Roads, Bridges Drying Up, No Solutions in Sight

While the coronavirus dominated summer headlines, Connecticut's five-year effort to accelerate the transportation rebuilding program slowed to a stroll on July 1. A risky initiative to force tolls — by borrowing and spending billions of extra dollars on new projects between 2016 and 2020 — concluded on that date, without those fees or any other plan to pay for all of it.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3syrn6K via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

NDOT Advances Projects Along Highway 275 Corridor

Highway 275 from Norfolk to Fremont has long been an identified corridor critical to the economic growth of northeast Nebraska and the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) has recognized this corridor as a priority. The passage of the Build Nebraska Act in 2011 followed by the Transportation Innovation Act of 2016 have helped bring NDOT closer to building portions of this important corridor.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3sGZYQj via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

MassDOT Begins Construction on Belden Bly Bridge Replacement

On Jan. 18, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) started construction operations for the replacement of the Belden G. Bly Drawbridge carrying state Route 107 (Salem Turnpike/Western Avenue) over the Saugus River, north of Boston. The project is being constructed by SPS New England Inc.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/38VBivw via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

One Madison Avenue's Renovation, Expansion Ramps Up in NYC

Construction activity is under way at One Madison Avenue in the Flatiron District of Manhattan, N.Y., where the 13-story full-block structure is being renovated and expanded with a new 18-story addition. Designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox and developed by SL Green, both headquartered in the city, the project will stand 27 stories and yield 1.4 million sq.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3bU6M6Y via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Supportive, Affordable Housing to Be Built in The Bronx

Construction financing closed Jan. 13 for a $164 million housing project that will create 323 units of affordable and supportive housing in Bedford Park in The Bronx, N.Y. The two 11-story buildings, dubbed CHV 202nd and 203rd Street, will be located at 261 E. 202nd St. and 270 E. 203rd St. The project is being developed by CAMBA Housing Ventures, New York State Homes and Community Renewal and the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Kt5bK6 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

CK Power Family Acquires Rocky Mountain Powertrain

CK Power Family of Companies announced the acquisition of Rocky Mountain Powertrain (RMPT). RMPT specializes in engine, generator, powertrain and OEM equipment service, refurbishing and rebuild. This acquisition expands CK Power's service footprint and brings increased resources and expertise to the CK Power service and parts division.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/39Sd8kW via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Homestead Dirt Works and Mulching Transforms Properties With Earthmoving Equipment

Homestead Dirt Works and Mulching focuses on doing mid-sized earthmoving projects, including tree clearing, stump removal, excavating, grading, dirt removal, concrete work and mulching. Gabriel (Gabe) Shemper started his company in 2016 in Hattiesburg, Miss. With the help of his five employees, Shemper transforms both commercial and residential landscapes.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3o2RejD via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Hawaiian Contractor's Mulching Operation Heats Up

The tropical climate of Maui attracts thousands to the island for vacations, special events, or just to escape the stress of the mainland. But this past summer — the hottest on record for Maui — sparked not only tourists, but a massive wildfire. Overgrown and crispy vegetation rapidly spread the blaze — right up to the island's lone power plant.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/38XSfVZ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mack Trucks Dealer Conway Beam Truck Group Invests $16.2M to Open Facility Near Buffalo, N.Y.

Conway Beam Truck Group, a 70-year Mack Trucks dealer, recently invested $16.2 million to open a new dealership near Buffalo in West Seneca, N.Y. Built from the ground up, the new 75,000 sq.-ft. facility features 51 service bays, including three dedicated CNG bays, separate washing bay and an overhead crane.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3bTYwUs via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Stellar Industries Introduces Low Cab Forward Service Body

Stellar Industries has introduced the TMAX 2-14 aluminum low cab forward service truck. The TMAX low cab forward (LCF) aluminum is the latest addition to the long-standing TMAX series. The TMAX 2-14 aluminum body coupled with a low cab chassis delivers provides users enhanced turn radius, making this an ideal choice for metropolitan and small working areas, according to the manufacturer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3qD8SfT via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Music Center in Cincinnati Built with Link-Belt 298 Series 2

General contractor Messer Construction of Cincinnati, Ohio, was awarded the contract for a new $27 million Andrew J. Brady ICON Music Center to be built in downtown Cincinnati. When completed, the music center will have an indoor capacity of 4,500 and outdoor seating for 8,000. The venue is being constructed on top of an already completed two-story parking garage built by Hamilton County.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3svqPyu via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Komatsu PC210LCi-11 Excavator Delivers Versatility in Compact Size

Aimed to quickly lessen the skill gap between new and experienced operators, and improve the bottom line for contractors, Komatsu's intelligent Machine Control (iMC) is part of the company's suite of Smart Construction products, services and digital solutions that incorporate a host of advanced, proprietary machine technology.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/38V1mH2 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

James River Equipment Launches New Location in Raleigh, N.C.

James River Equipment (JRE), a construction and agricultural equipment dealership for Virginia and the Carolinas, announced the opening of its newest location at 4161 Auburn Church Road in Garner, N.C. The new location will be a replacement to an existing facility becoming home to a growing team that will provide equipment sales, rental, parts, service and technology to the local community.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3bTGkKK via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Keith Olson, 4Rivers Equipment CEO, Retires After 41 Years

After 41 years of service, Keith Olson has announced his retirement as of Jan. 1, 2021, from his position as chief executive officer of 4Rivers Equipment. John Shearer, current chief operating officer, will succeed Olson as CEO. The two have worked very closely for the past seven years, preparing for this transition.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3iq0HQY via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

PennDOT to Realign Route 320 at Hanging Rock in Upper Merion

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that construction began Jan. 18 to enhance travel and safety on Route 320 (South Gulph Road) by shifting the roadway alignment away from the historic Hanging Rock between Upper Gulph Road and Arden Road in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/39MuDmm via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kenworth W990 Adds AG130 Front Air Suspension as Option

The Kenworth W990 is now available with the optional Kenworth AG130 front air suspension rated at 13,200 lb. The Kenworth W990 is designed to maximize performance in line haul, pickup and delivery, regional haul and heavy haul operations. At 131.5 in. from bumper to back-of-cab, the long-hood W990 possesses a bold presence among conventional trucks.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3bONcsX via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Despite COVID, Yoder & Frey Has Successful 2020

Yoder & Frey prepared for 2021 with a simple message: "We're ready for business and are the auctioneers to go with at Kissimmee #47. "2020 was an extraordinary year for us all, as well as a year of extreme sadness for many. As the COVID-19 pandemic hit, all businesses in the U.S. were affected in some way or another, with the heavy machinery sector being no exception.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/38UDgML via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Doosan Bobcat North America Invests in Ainstein AI to Elevate Radar-Sensing Solutions

Doosan Bobcat North America announced a strategic equity investment with Ainstein AI Inc. , a startup radar technologies company located in Lawrence, Kan., to continue the development of next-generation radar sensor systems for Bobcat equipment solutions. "Radar sensor technology is a key component of our innovation accelerated strategy and ensures Bobcat provides the most productive machinery on any work site," said Joel Honeyman, vice president of global innovation at Doosan Bobcat.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3qxgFMc via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Georgia County Planning for Several Major Road Projects Over Next Few Years

In many respects, Tom Sills, transportation planner of the Cartersville-Bartow County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), said 2021 represents something of a calm before the storm when it comes to major roadwork projects planned throughout his Georgia community, northwest of Atlanta. He added that construction funding is in place, and Cartersville-Bartow is "blessed with a state coffer that can ...bring in some resources to continue projects that were long needed in the county." From a regional perspective, all eyes are on the 2023 fiscal year.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3qjhrw2 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Augmented Reality Comes to Construction Industry

Augmented reality, often considered merely gaming technology, is coming to the construction industry. In 2015, a close-knit team in Palo Alto, Calif., founded Grid Raster Inc., a provider of cloud-based XR platforms that power high-performance and scalable AR/virtual reality/mixed reality experiences on mobile devices.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2XD4SPS via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

RPI Construction Buys Stellar Truck From H.A. DeHart & Son

RPI Construction Equipment recently purchased a Stellar TMAX 1-11 aluminum body with an American Eagle air compressor, aluminum drawer set and a Stellar 7621 telescopic crane from H.A. DeHart & Son. RPI was so pleased with the purchase a second truck was purchased shortly after. Ryan Delargey, vice president of RPI, said, "These trucks have broadened RPI's road work capabilities and increased the value delivered to their customers."... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3ss0mly via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Out on the Limb Tree Service Finds Stability With Black Splitter S2 800

Out on the Limb Tree Service LLC has built up a large contingent of trucks and equipment over its 21 years in business, but the acquisition of a Black Splitter S2 800 cone splitter from Ransome Attachments in 2018 has brought a new level of versatility to this tree service operation. The company provides a range of services including tree removal, pruning, chipping, and stump grinding to residential, commercial, and government customers within a 35-mi.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2XCCgq5 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Glen O. Hawbaker Celebrates Route 322 Project Milestone

A Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) project involving the realignment of Route 322 is nearing completion near the village of Potters Mills. A ribbon-cutting was held on Nov. 9, 2020. "It is with tremendous pride and pleasure that we are able to celebrate the opening of the new Route 322 alignment," said PennDOT Executive Deputy Secretary George McAuley.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3bDDBF4 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Georgia DOT Highway Projects for Fiscal Year 2021 Surpass $500M

In addition to the previously announced $62.7 million widening of state Route 133 from U.S. Highway 319 to Mike Horner Road in Colquitt County, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) awarded 14 other construction contracts for statewide transportation projects totaling $103.7 million late in 2020.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2LKpLWF via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Restoration of Bird Nesting Habitat Begins on Louisiana's Rabbit Island

The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) announced Jan. 12 that operations had gotten under way to restore Rabbit Island, the only Brown Pelican colony in southwest Louisiana. Located in the southwest portion of Calcasieu Lake in Cameron Parish, Rabbit Island is the first rebuild of a waterbird colony since the successful restoration of Queen Bess Island a year ago, which saw a dramatic increase in nesting activity immediately following its completion.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3iaXmW1 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Five North Carolina School Districts Receive Millions in Construction Grants

Five North Carolina public school districts in economically distressed areas will be receiving approximately $60 million in grant funds for construction of new school buildings. The news was announced by former N.C. Superintendent of Public Instruction Mark Johnson prior to his term ending in early January.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3oJuiqR via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Wiregrass Uses Spray Paver to Expedite Freeway Work

Have you ever wondered where the water goes when you are driving in the rain on the freeway? When driving on a similar rainy day on city streets and county roads, drivers often experience considerable splash, spray and sometimes hydroplaning. The driver's vision can be obscured by the splash and some dangerous skids can occur.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3bE3aWB via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bridging the Gap: MD 39's Replacement

The Maryland Department of Transportation's State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) currently is working on a $8.8 million bridge replacement project on MD 39 (Hutton Road) at the crossing of the Youghiogheny River in Crellin, which is in Garrett County. The project is currently 35 percent complete and is expected to be finished by the end of 2021.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3nKhsYi via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Latest COVID-Related Stimulus Package Includes Revised PPP Loan

Last month, President Trump signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act (the "CAA") federal stimulus package. During the week of Jan. 10, 2021, the Small Business Administration (SBA) launched a new round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans tailored to small businesses hit by the coronavirus pandemic.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3ih9IvB via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

MSG Krandienst Strengthens Fleet With New Grove Cranes

After taking delivery of a Grove GMK6300L-1 in February 2020, MSG Krandienst (MSG) took delivery of its new GMK4100L-1 and GMK5150L at the Manitowoc factory in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, in October. The new all-terrain cranes from northern Germany will strengthen the capabilities of MSG's primary location in Kehl, Baden-Württemberg, with the GMK5150L replacing its predecessor, a GMK5130-2, and the GMK4100L-1 replacing a competitor crane.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2KhAAPG via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

NCDOT Approves Dozens of Road Improvements Across Central North Carolina

Tarheel State residents need to get ready for road construction in 2021, as the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) gave the green light to dozens of road projects in the central part of the state in early January. The state transportation agency awarded nearly $14 million in contracts to rehabilitate approximately 85 mi.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2XEVNGf via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

G. Stone Commercial Continues Growth With Doosan, Gorilla Lines

In 1974, Gardner Stone took out a second mortgage on his home, borrowing every dime he could get his hands on, and started a used car dealership on Route 7 in Middlebury, Vt. After years of hard work, he grew the business (G. Stone Motors) into a successful General Motors franchise, and Ford franchise.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2N6tsqr via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

NTEA Forms Fleet Advisory Council

NTEA – The Association for the Work Truck Industry announced the formation of the Fleet Advisory Council, composed of innovative and forward-thinking fleet leaders who will provide perspective and guidance on Association resources for the work truck community. "NTEA continues to increase its efforts to keep the fleet management community informed on the latest trends in products, alternative fuels, and regulations impacting the design and specification of commercial vehicles," said Fleet Advisory Council Chair Tony Orta.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2XHXZNj via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Case Hosts Live/Interactive Webcast on Preparing Construction Equipment for Busy Season

Case Construction Equipment will host a live and interactive Case Earthmover webcast on Feb. 3, 2021, at 10 a.m. Central on preparing construction equipment for optimal productivity and uptime for the upcoming construction season. Topics covered will include pre-season maintenance tips; transitioning equipment from winter to warm weather use; equipment utilization; and attachment/accessory considerations for contractors and fleet managers to take advantage of before the busy season kicks in.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2MSyF4T via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Superior Industries Appoints EESSCO as Its Exclusive New England Distributor

For 20 years, aggregate producers in search of plant supply, including conveyor systems, retrofit crushers, manganese and wear parts, wash plants, portable crushing and screening plants, or a complete crushing spread, have been confident that they could work with the team at EESSCO. EESSCO takes pride in supplying the best equipment brands, which has enabled them to satisfy a wide variety of needs within the aggregate and recycling industry.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3nE9Q9z via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Tennessee DOT Awards Contract for New I-65 Project in Spring Hill

A design-build contract valued at $54.3 million has been awarded to Nashville's Bell & Associates to construct the new Interstate 65 and Buckner Road interchange in Spring Hill, Tenn. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) did so with the expectation that the project would be completed by May 2023.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/35AyHFi via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Astec Announces Expanded Distribution With Road Machinery & Supplies Co.

Astec Industries announced that Road Machinery & Supplies Co. (RMS) has expanded its distribution to include Astec brands Roadtec and Peterson in increased territories and regions. RMS is a dealer of Astec brands KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens. RMS provides construction and mining equipment throughout the Upper Midwest.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/38GJQq4 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Buyers Products Appoints Mike Miller New Director of Engineering

Buyers Products, a manufacturer of work truck equipment, appointed Mike Miller as its new director of engineering. Scott Moorman, the previous director of the engineering department, will stay with the company as director of snow and ice. This newly created position will focus on further development of the SnowDogg plow, SaltDogg spreader and ScoopDogg by Buyers pusher lines.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3ii53ty via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Houston's $1.3B Project Nears Completion

The reconstruction of U.S. 290 in Houston (My 290), a $1.3 billion project, recently attained substantial completion and is providing immediate relief for commuters and commercial drivers in this growing metropolitan region. The project, funded by TxDOT, Harris Country Toll Road Authority and federal dollars, was divided into 13 contracts, with Williams Brothers Construction Co.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3qjtNV2 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Yellowhouse Promotes Kritser to Sr. Veep, Director of Sales

Yellowhouse Machinery recently announced the promotion of John (Bub) Kritser, Jr. to senior vice president and director of sales, according to a news release. Kritser most recently served as division sales manager in Tulsa, Okla., for Yellowhouse's Oklahoma dealerships before returning home to Amarillo, Texas, with his wife, Kelly, and their 4-year-old son, John (Trip) Kritser III.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3bAMOhr via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Sullivan-Palatek D1600 Series Air Compressors

Sullivan-Palatek's D1600 Series air compressors work in shipyards, painting bridges, making snow for the slopes, drilling or sandblasting. Available in portable or skid mount designs, this multi-functional compressor offers the flexibility to dial in the specific CFM and pressure needed to get the job done and with optional after cooler and filtration package delivers instrument quality air.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3ilYRRn via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Jersey City, N.J.'s Journal Square Project Gets OK, Build Set for June

A massive Journal Square development project cleared its final hurdle Jan. 5 and construction is now expected to begin in June. The Kushner Companies' 1 Journal Square project, which includes two 52-story residential towers over a 12-story base of retail, commercial and parking, got the okay from the Jersey City Planning Board in a unanimous vote.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/35COXp8 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Built Robotics Aspires to Automatize Industry

Demand in the construction industry has remained steady since the pandemic began, but productivity has slowed continuously over recent years, in part because skilled equipment operators are hard to find. Because critical infrastructure still needs to be maintained or rebuilt, construction dollars must deliver stronger return on investment and job sites need more efficient tools, contractors are turning to new technologies such as automation and robotics to improve productivity and efficiency.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3nFPzka via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Living Shoreline Restoration Ongoing at Former Hepburn Property in Connecticut

Only the second living shoreline restoration project in Connecticut, an effort to restore and protect the shoreline at what was the property of legendary actress Katharine Hepburn in Fenwick, began last fall under the guidance of the Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC), which is working closely with the Lynde Point Land Trust, which owns the land, and the borough of Fenwick.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/38DABGQ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Edge SM186 Wheel Mounted Screener Is a Versatile Solution

Edge Innovate's E SM186 wheeled mounted screener is a highly efficient screening solution designed for the most difficult and demanding of applications including recycling, soils, aggregates, compost and demolition waste, according to the manufacturer. With increased throughput, high efficiency and quality end products the Edge SM186 mobile screen incorporates a robust 18 by 6 ft.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3qbVE9m via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Karen Wuerfl Joins Tenna's Advisory Board of Directors

Tenna, a construction technology platform, announced the addition of Karen Wuerfl to the advisory board of directors. Wuerfl is a senior operations/technology executive and leader who has spent her entire career in the construction industry. She comes to Tenna with experience in construction technology as the chief information officer at J.F.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3qneLO9 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Case Wins Good Design Award for Design of 'Project Zeus'

Case Construction Equipment has earned a 2020 Good Design Award from the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design and Metropolitan Arts Press for "Project Zeus": the Case 580 EV (electric vehicle) backhoe loader — the world's first electric backhoe. The award recognizes "the most innovative and cutting-edge industrial, product, and graphic designs produced around the world." This is the third Case design to win in four years.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3snyQFO via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

First Full-Service Hotel to Be Built in The Bronx's Little Italy

Developers recently revealed the first renderings and construction plans for a new full-service hotel in the Belmont, N.Y., section of The Bronx, also referred to as Little Italy. Located on East 188th Street between Arthur and Hughes avenues, the project also could contain a collection of income-restricted apartments and a large parking garage.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3by76Z9 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Burlington, Vt., to Do Pre-Planning for Railyard Road Project

Preliminary engineering on Burlington, Vt.'s railyard enterprise construction project, which will link Pine Street with Battery Street, is slated to begin this summer. The city has long hoped to connect the two major roadways downtown, in part to ease traffic on nearby King and Maple streets, residential areas often congested with cars.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3seHkPz via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Garney Construction Tests New Smart Device to Protect Workers From Heat Stress

Garney Construction, based in North Kansas City, Mo., with a singular focus on water and wastewater construction, is interested in keeping its employee-owners as safe as possible on the job. Recently, the company added a new element to its already robust safety programs by testing new wearable technology smart devices.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/38CTvhi via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

High-Speed Rail Proposal for Portland, Seattle, Vancouver

A new government report on high speed rail in the Pacific Northwest recommends that Oregon, Washington and British Columbia formalize their interest in a Cascadia bullet train by creating an independent body to plan and eventually build it. But a critic with a conservative think tank said the region should take heed of California's high speed rail woes and end the Cascadia bullet train ambitions, the Northwest News Network reported.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3sgHGVH via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Granite Makes Major Repairs on Interstate 5

A driver traveling north on I-5 from Seattle toward the Canadian border might note the variety of transportation arteries that surround this busy interstate. The heavy truck traffic rolling out of the Port of Seattle carries cargo out of container ships docked from around the world. Seattle's location in the Puget Sound means commuters and visitors scurrying to their destinations after traveling from the islands in the Sound via the Washington State Ferry System.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2XvVwp8 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Manitowoc Crawler Cranes Deliver Strong Performance to Wind Farm Builder IEA Constructors

Machine wear on cranes is a significant issue for those working in wind energy applications. The installation of turbines usually requires crawler cranes to travel hundreds of miles in the course of an assignment, which will result in proportional wear in their undercarriages. But on a project in Texas, where two Manitowoc MLC650 crawler cranes teamed up with two Manitowoc MLC300 crawler cranes, IEA Constructors (IEA) was delighted to note that all four cranes completed the work with only minimal undercarriage wear, avoiding downtime to replace worn parts.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3i7GW0o via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

R&L Excavating Assists in Wildfire Recovery

Robert Leininger, president of R&L Excavating Inc. of Sweet Home, Ore., bought his first piece of equipment — a front end loader — from Feenaughty Machinery Co. in Eugene about two years ago. That purchase went a long way for Leininger to achieve project success, so much so that he decided to add a Doosan 300LL-5 road builder and a Doosan DX 140 excavator from Feenaughty this year.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3bwoIV0 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kenworth T680 FCEV Climbs to Pikes Peak Summit

A new Kenworth video features the zero emissions Kenworth T680 fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) on the road to the 14,115-foot summit of Pikes Peak in Colorado. Kenworth became the first company to reach the summit of "America's Mountain" with a Class 8 fuel cell electric vehicle. The milestone occurred during a Kenworth T680 FCEV zero emissions performance demonstration.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3byNnIv via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Virtual Design, Construction Driving California Projects

Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) has seen rapid growth across the construction industry in the last decade. With contractors everywhere racing to build up their VDC capabilities, there's constant talk about new technology. Drones that can scan buildings for heat loss, 4D scheduling (time being the fourth dimension) and using VR goggles to walk through a life-size virtual design model — all of these innovations just scream "cool." Still, the cool factor for employee-owners is saving clients time and money.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/35z9laG via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

VIDEO: Federal Transit Authority Announces $766.5M Grant to NJ Transit

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced a $766.5 million Capital Investment Grant (CIG) agreement with New Jersey Transit Corporation (New Jersey Transit) for the Portal North Bridge Project in Hudson County, N.J. The project will improve the reliability of commuter rail service between New Jersey and New York by increasing capacity and reducing bridge maintenance expenses of the 100-year old bridge.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3bu9oIJ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

LiuGong North America Appoints EFR Material-Handling Equipment Dealer in New Jersey

LiuGong North America has announced the appointment of EFR Corporation, known locally as "the Forklift People" and located in Somerset, N.J., as its material-handling dealer. Electric Forklift Repair was incorporated in 1987 as a one-man shop, and the company grew to sell and rent a full range of material-handling equipment.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3qiZU7j via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Versatile Grove GRT655L for Shipbuilder Albwardy Damen

Albwardy Damen, a specialist shipbuilding and ship repair company in the Middle East, has added a GRT655L to its collection of Grove rough-terrain cranes used at its facilities across the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The crane's combination of a strong load chart and long reach mean the company can use it for both holding large components in place while ships are built or installing new sections on existing ships.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/39rkOdn via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Granite Construction Opens New California Facility in Arvin

Granite recently opened their Solari aggregate plant in Arvin. Solari will safely and sustainably provide aggregate and asphalt to private and public customers in the Bakersfield market. The new facility sits on 700 acres. Designed with efficiency and sustainability in mind, Granite said automated plant controls maximize the plant feed rate and crusher production.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2MXV15b via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Crews Stabilize Deteriorating Bluffs Near Torrey Pines

Crews from Blue Pacific Engineering and Construction (BPEC) completed Phase 4 of the Del Mar Bluffs Stabilization project in December 2020 for San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) and the North County Transit District (NCTD) to stabilize portions of the coastal bluffs in the city of Del Mar.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2KbZn7M via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction Crews Use Grapple Saw Advanced Technology: Tree Removal

Construction crews, in conjunction with the California Department of Transportation, have started to utilize a new technology that will make their jobs a lot easier. Starting in Alameda County, construction workers have begun to use an automated system for the removal of deteriorating trees in the California area.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/39kuneh via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Restoration of LA County Wetlands Receives Approval

LOS ANGELES (AP) A plan to restore the largest coastal wetlands complex in Los Angeles County has received state approval as it advances through a lengthy process. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife said that it has certified the final environmental impact to restore the Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3btVGFD via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Diesel Engines Do's, Don'ts for Trouble-Free Winter

The best solution to cold weather diesel starting problems is to avoid them by being prepared for cold weather before it happens. Diesel engines are harder to start in cold weather because they depend on high temperatures created by compression to ignite the injected fuel. In fact, it is five times harder to start a diesel engine at 0 F (minus 17 C) than it is to start one at 80 F (26 C).... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3bvZJBk via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

GPS Tracking Enables Social Distancing, Optimal Construction Fleet Productivity During Pandemic

In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, construction contractors, business owners and fleet managers still need to manage their fleets, but may not want to go to the office daily and risk possible exposure to themselves or others. Fortunately, by using new technology offerings like a real-time GPS vehicle tracking system via a smartphone, tablet or PC remotely, in addition to email, Zoom meetings, etc.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3sheYnt via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

SITECH Technology Distributors Established in Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia

Trimble announced that SITECH technology distributors have been established to serve civil construction contractors in Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. The territory once served by SITECH Mid-Atlantic has been reorganized into SITECH Chesapeake, SITECH Horizon, SITECH Palmetto and SITECH Precision.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3sfBD3L via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Adamo Demolition Unlocks New Revenues, Efficiencies With Sennebogen Fleet

Richard Adamo and his team feel a little irked that they did not bring purpose-built material handlers into their demolition business sooner than they did. Adamo is the third-generation president of Detroit-based Adamo Group, which has been a leader in the demolition industry for more than 50 years, taking on large decommissioning projects throughout the United States and Canada.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3q3I3Rw via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Deutz Appoints Prewoznik, Anderson to Sales Positions

James Prewoznik and Damon Anderson have joined Deutz Corporation as new sales managers for the western and southeastern regions of the United States, respectively. Prewoznik joins Deutz Corporation as a regional business manager responsible for leading the company's sales efforts in its western region which encompasses the western United States and Canada.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2K4GkMt via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ritchie Bros. Experiences High Demand in 2020

In 2020, Ritchie Bros. experienced record-high demand, with all auctions 100 percent online since mid-March. With more people shopping online than ever before, transportation equipment was selling fast and furious last year, regardless of the selling channel. ... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3sdkPuf via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Komatsu's intelligent Machine Control 2.0 Available on D51i-24, D61i-24

Productivity is key to job site success. And just as technology has transformed global business, Komatsu's intelligent Machine Control (iMC) can help quickly transform construction job sites into highly efficient, highly productive operations, according to the manufacturer. Komatsu's iMC incorporates a host of advanced, proprietary machine technology to let contractors take advantage of productivity-enhancing automation and cutting-edge job site design.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/35qp6kf via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Virginia Museum of Natural History Branch in Holding Pattern

In a land not so far away, but a time before a world-wide pandemic, discussion began about building a $10.4 million branch of the Virginia Museum of Natural History in the Shenandoah Valley town of Waynesboro. "So, a year ago at this point, [the museum] got put into the state budget [as part of capital improvement projects]," said Greg Hitchin, Waynesboro's director of economic development and tourism.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3pY7FPJ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction Begins on York Judicial Center in Biddeford, Maine

Motorists driving by 511-515 Elm Street on Route 1 in Biddeford, Maine, will see a big red fence fronting the road these days. Behind the fencing, huge pieces of heavy equipment have moved mounds of earth, and there are other signs of construction. The long-anticipated York Judicial Center project has begun.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Lz2HKf via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Merrimack, N.H.'s Third Water Treatment Plant to Be Built

With construction expected to begin in April, Merrimack, N.H.'s third water treatment facility is designed to treat contamination of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. Peter Pitsas, a project manager with Underwood Engineering of Concord, has been overseeing the designs of the PFAS treatment plants for Merrimack Village District (MVD) wells since contamination was discovered coming from faucets at the Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics facility and later within the surrounding groundwater.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3s5EcVS via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

West Virginia DOT Plans to Build Bluefield Area Transit Station

The West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) announced Jan. 5 that the state's Bluefield Area Transit (BAT) will build a bus transfer station in the city of Bluefield utilizing grant funding from the Federal Transit Administration. "So many people have worked tirelessly on this project," said Byrd White, secretary of transportation, in a statement.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3no8Mqj via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

CK Power Acquires Crawler Carrier Manufacturer Terramac

CK Power, a manufacturer, distributor and service provider of power generation and off-highway mobile power solutions, acquired Terramac effective Jan. 1, 2021. Terramac is a manufacturer of rubber track crawler carriers. The acquisition will allow CK Power to expand its equipment offerings and capabilities with Terramac carriers in North America, while growing its footprint in various energy markets.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3nsdvqW via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Lanier Sand and Soil Continues Its Many Decades of Success

One of South Carolina's most long lasting and highly regarded companies is Lanier Construction, which, as a provider of mined materials to contractors for several decades, does business as Lanier Sand and Soil. The task ahead for Helen Lanier is to keep the Columbia-area company on its upward path following the death of her husband, Dennis, who took over the business from his father in the 1970s before operating it with Helen since 1996.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3nlqP0d via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Volvo CE Expands Material Handler Lineup With New Model, Options

Volvo Construction Equipment has launched the all-new EW200E material handler, aimed at the light waste handling segment. Its bigger brother — the EW240E material handler — is updated with a longer boom. "A dedicated material handler is purpose-built for these applications, compared with modifying an excavator to fit into these segments," said Matthew McLean, product manager, excavators, Volvo CE.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2LrIG8G via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Monroe Truck Equipment Acquires Southern Coach Commercial

Monroe Truck Equipment announced the strategic acquisition of Southern Coach Commercial and Custom Vehicle Upfitting in Kernersville, N.C. The acquisition is founded on many congruences between the two companies. With similar business models, customer profiles and product families, Monroe Truck Equipment and Southern Coach are positioned to bring the exemplary level of service that the industry demands, the companies said.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/35lR4h3 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Tolls Optional Once Blythe Construction Wraps Up $346M Project

Crews on a $346 million North Carolina express lane project are on the cusp of a milestone. They're about to shift traffic to the former median, which will allow them to begin work on new outside lanes in each direction. "Right now, the interstate is two lanes in each direction between U.S. 74 and Rea Road," said Brian Davis, resident engineer of the North Carolina Department of Transportation.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/39eCzfW via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Claiborne Hauling Chooses Powerscreen Crushing & Screening Topsoil Solutions

Todd Claiborne began Claiborne Hauling LLC in 1997 with a single axle dump truck and a focus on dump truck hauling and heavy haul services. Initially specializing in hauling aggregates and demolition and debris hauling services, Claiborne's focus on recognizing and ultimately meeting his customer's needs led to diversification, and in turn, steady growth.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2XgtmOG via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

SITECH Palmetto to Open South Carolina Location

SITECH Palmetto LLC has joined the network of SITECH distributors and is soon to be opening up a new location in South Carolina. Employees from the legacy SITECH Mid-Atlantic team have joined the newly formed SITECH Palmetto and are planning to open their first location in Rock Hill, S.C., in early February 2021.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3rXsZqx via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ST Bunn Leads Lurleen Wallace Boulevard Project

Save for completing the shared used path underneath the Hugh Thomas Bridge, where some handrail has to be installed, sodding and irrigation and other various landscaping items, ST Bunn Construction Co. Inc. has substantially completed the Alabama Department of Transportation's (ALDOT) $24 million Lurleen Wallace Boulevard project in the heart of downtown Tuscaloosa.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2MzVwlC via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Messick's 2020 Christmas Light Show Raises More Than $62,000 in Donations

Messick's Christmas Light Show in Elizabethtown, Pa., raised a total of $62,006 from 5,462 cars that attended the event. The event set record numbers with more than a 25 percent rise in attendance and more than 50 percent increase in donations from previous years. For 2020, the show was open to the public as a drive-in show that ran every evening from Dec.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3pVUw9U via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Gonzalo Gonzalez Joins iBUILT as Chief Manufacturing Officer

iBUILT, the new design-build-operate company powered by technology, announced that Gonzalo Gonzalez, manufacturing and electronic engineering expert and former senior director of manufacturing engineering at Tesla and vice president of operations and engineering at Jabil, has joined the company as chief manufacturing officer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3bjrD3A via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Case Extends Call for Entries for 2021 Dire States Equipment Grant

Case Construction Equipment has extended the call for entries for the 2021 Dire States Equipment Grant to Jan. 31, 2021. Submissions can be made at DireStates.com/Grant. Originally launched in 2016, the Dire States Grant provides one winning community/project with $25,000 in free Case equipment use/rental to offset the costs of building or repairing a critical piece of infrastructure.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Lbzp4y via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ARTBA's Brad Sant Earns Associate Safety Professional Credential

American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Senior Vice President of Safety & Education Brad Sant has earned the Associate Safety Professional (ASP) credential from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), which establishes standards and certifies competency criteria in professional safety practice.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3hN0E1k via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

IDOT Announces Additional $300,000 in Funding for SIMMS

The city of Carbondale has announced that the Illinois Department of Transportation, Office of Intermodal Project Implementation (IDOT-OIPI), will provide an additional $300,000 in state funding for the Southern Illinois Multi-Modal Station (SIMMS) project. The additional funds boost IDOT's contribution to SIMMS to $2.8 million.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2XfzRS3 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Boston Zoning Change Would Require Net-Zero Emissions From New Buildings

The city of Boston is laying plans to require newly constructed large buildings to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, a move supporters hope will help make carbon-neutral design more approachable and mainstream. "There are going to be folks that find this incredibly challenging — there are a lot of industry norms that are being questioned and challenged," said John Dalzell, senior architect for sustainable development at the Boston Planning and Development Agency.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3hSqnp5 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Aspen Equipment's Kennedy Retires After Four Decades

Aspen Equipment announced that Dick Kennedy, director of sales, has retired. Jed Fischbach will step into the role effective January 2021. Kennedy celebrates more than four decades at Aspen Equipment, and is the company's longest serving employee. He entered this industry in 1979 as a territory manager with RMS (Road Machinery & Supplies).... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3nj6fxx via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bally's to Build $120M Casino Near Penn State University

Bally's Corporation plans to build a $120 million casino, which will include sports-betting facilities, near Penn State University in State College, partnering on the project with former university trustee Ira Lubert. Bally's announced the project Jan. 4, calling it a Category 4 casino that will feature 30 table games, up to 750 slot machines and retail sports betting.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3hOeMr3 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Crews Race to Repair Edenville Dam Before Thaw

Emergency work on a failed dam in Midland County, Mich., has Fisher Contracting Co. crews working six days a week on a tight timeline under risky conditions. The Edenville Dam failed last spring after heavy rains led to a large May flood event. The flooding caused the displacement of 10,000 people.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3rZs4FP via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Baltimore's Port Covington Development to Resume Construction

Baltimore's Port Covington development team will begin the next phase of construction on the waterfront revitalization project with more than 1 million sq. ft. of residential, retail and office space after finalizing a $650 million financing deal. Construction on the massive, mixed-use development had begun late in 2019 on the project's $500 million first phase of building.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3okOdfJ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Missouri Fixes 100 Bridges in 2020

The Missouri Department of Transportation said that it replaced or rehabilitated 100 bridges in one year via a "Focus on Bridges" program developed by Gov. Mike Parson (R). "This was a major priority for our administration and we are proud of MoDOT for continuing to move these critical projects forward during one of the most challenging times for our state," Parson said in a statement.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/35h808m via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Vantage Equipment's John Hession Announces Retirement

After 16 years of growing Vantage Equipment, John Hession has decided the time has come to move on to a new chapter in his life. "This has been a difficult decision, since working with Vantage's people, customers and suppliers has been some of the most satisfying experiences in the 46 years of my business career.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2LoaMlc via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

VIDEO: Chisago County Puts Mecalac to Work on Drainage Project

The Chisago County Public Works department took advantage of the unusually mild Minnesota December weather to complete a project ahead of schedule. The task involved installing a drain tile and ensuring proper drainage for a natural spring. The spring on County Road 16 near Taylor Falls, Minn., freezes up during the winter, diverting the natural flow.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/38ibDwA via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company