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Officials Favor New Chesapeake Bridge at Existing Maryland Crossing

Maryland transportation officials recommend building a new Chesapeake Bay bridge at the site of the existing two spans that cross between Anne Arundel County and Kent Island. The project will cost between $5.4 billion and $8.9 billion, depending on which construction methods are chosen. But a preliminary study concludes that the new crossing will prevent increasing traffic volumes from causing gridlock on Maryland's lone connection to the Eastern Shore across the Bay.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3knq4E5 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

SmithCo Conquers New Markets With Customized Solutions

For more than 25 years, side dump trailer specialist SmithCo has been designing and manufacturing industry-leading equipment for the construction, agriculture, waste and demolition and other sectors, providing custom solutions to clients no matter the project requirements or geographical location. Just the way founder Greg Smith first built a side dump trailer in 1994 in his Le Mars, Iowa, farm shop – creating a solution where he saw a need.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3qTKPtq via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Novant Health to Build $222M Critical Care Tower in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Novant Health Inc. said Feb. 25 that it will spend $222 million to build a critical-care tower at Forsyth Medical Center. The tower is the largest investment by Novant for its main Triad hospital and is the second phase of an overall $403.4 million project at the Winston-Salem, N.C., hospital. The tower will be built on the site of the hospital's Rehabilitation Center, which will be demolished.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3bBiWA8 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

One of Nation's Busiest Rails Undergoes $2.6B Transformation

One of the largest and busiest commuter rail corridors in the nation is undergoing a dramatic transformation. The $2.6 billion Long Island Railroad (LIRR) Expansion project will enhance safety, eliminate noise from both train horns and crossing gate bells and relieve traffic backups when completed next year.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37NnAK6 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

JLG's Parent Company, Oshkosh Corporation, Receives Prestigious Industry Awards

JLG Industries Inc., a global manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and telehandlers, announced that parent company Oshkosh Corporation has received several prestigious industry awards, including being named one of the 2021 World's Most Ethical Companies and one of FORTUNE's World's Most Admired Companies.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3aT3FLK via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction Associations Consider Generic COVID Workplace Guidance Redundant, Impractical

Both ARTBA and the AGC have concerns about the late-January executive order President Joe Biden signed regarding safe workplaces during the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidance follows Biden's request that OSHA decide by March 15, 2021, whether an emergency temporary standard (ETS) is needed. The OSHA guidance details measures for limiting the coronavirus' spread in any workplace.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2MoJADA via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction Jobs Accelerate With Autonomous Robot Use

Mortenson and Black & Veatch are among the first two partners to adopt Built Robotics' autonomous guidance systems for construction projects. Mortenson began its partnership with Built Robotics in 2019 and Black & Veatch incorporated Built Robotics in its Ignite Cleantech Accelerator program, which highlighted companies that are advancing clean tech technologies.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3ssOuPe via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Volvo Construction Equipment to Invest $4.3M in North American Training Facility

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is making a major investment in technical training facilities and programs with the addition of a $4.3 million training center in Shippensburg, Pa. Upon its planned opening by the end of 2022, the facility will provide a space to develop and deliver in-person and virtual trainings and will be at the highest caliber of training sites in the equipment industry, according to the manufacturer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3bAU2k8 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

O&G Industries Leads $54.6M I-84 Safety, Operational Improvement Job

The Connecticut Department of Transportation's (CTDOT) $54.6 million I-84 Safety and Operational Improvements project in West Hartford, awarded to O&G Industries Inc. , is based upon the mitigation of traffic congestion and safety concerns that can arise in heavy traffic situations. This two-stage project, financed by the state and designed by BL Companies, started in March 2020 and should be completed in summer 2023.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3aR4GUE via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Danny Coen Joins Northland JCB in New Hampshire

Northland JCB has hired Danny Coen as service manager in New Hampshire. Coen has more than 35 years of experience in heavy truck and construction equipment service. According to Coen, his goal is to develop and support a skilled team of service personal to ensure the best customer service possible.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3dYDPrR via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Takeuchi Welcomes Ian Poole As Inside Sales Representative

Ian Poole has joined Takeuchi-US as its new inside sales representative. Poole will be responsible for sales development and support for Takeuchi's dealers and direct accounts. Additionally, he will support Takeuchi's regional business managers in their efforts, including dealer development and recruitment, inventory control, forecasting, program promotion, communication and more.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3pSt0cX via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Training Center Being Built by BMW Manufacturing in South Carolina

Officials of BMW Manufacturing, along with South Carolina Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt, broke ground for a new $20 million, 67,000 sq.-ft. training center on the BMW campus in Spartanburg County. The investment continues the German automaker's 2017 commitment to invest $200 million over five years into workforce training, company officials said.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3dMglpq via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bobcat Partners With PBR World Champion Jess Lockwood

Bobcat Company has formed a marketing partnership with Jess Lockwood, a two-time PBR (Professional Bull Riders) World Champion. With this announcement, Lockwood becomes the newest addition to the Bobcat brand team, joining pro quarterback Carson Wentz. The partnership includes Lockwood displaying a Bobcat logo on his bull riding shirt, vest and helmet during competitions, as well as serving as a spokesperson for Bobcat through videos, social media and other marketing placements related to Bobcat "One Tough Animal" marketing campaigns.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2O2g4nO via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Charter Oak Bridge Project Set to Bring Congestion Relief for Conn.'s Capitol Region

The delivery of the Connecticut Department of Transportation's (CTDOT) I-91 Charter Oak Bridge (COB) Project, a large-scale initiative that combines two projects to reduce congestion and improve safety in the city of Hartford, and towns of East Hartford, and Wethersfield, is less than two years away.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3kkiDNX via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

John Deere Extends SmartGrade Dozer Warranty

John Deere now offers an extended coverage package for its SmartGrade dozers. Available on select models, including the new 700L, 750L and 850L machines, the package features an extended three-year/5,000-hour powertrain and hydraulic warranty on all factory-built SmartGrade dozers, as well as the SmartGrade technology components.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3soA7LN via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

West Virginia's Point Pleasant River Museum Breaks Ground on New Building

Museum staff broke ground Feb. 22 for a new building to house the Point Pleasant River Museum and Lakin Ray Cook Learning Center in West Virginia, near the confluence of the Ohio and Kanawha rivers. Following a fire that gutted the Old Nease Building, the previous home of the museum, the staff has been working to raise funds for a new building.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3qS1OMB via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ViaWest Group Breaks Ground On Goodyear Project

ViaWest Group has broken ground on Goodyear Crossings Industrial Park located at the southwest corner of Elwood Street and Sarival Avenue in Goodyear, Ariz. The project, a joint venture with a Philadelphia-based investment company, is being built on the 25.91-acre parcel ViaWest acquired in November 2019.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3aSRkY5 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Minnich Manufacturing Adds Darragh Company to Dealer Network in Mid-South Region

Minnich Manufacturing, a manufacturer of concrete dowel pin drills, concrete vibrators and vibrator monitoring systems, has added Darragh Company to its dealer network in the mid-south region. Darragh Company has 11 locations and the full line of Minnich products are available to all markets. "We are very excited to be working with Darragh," said Todd Jurjevic, president/chief sales officer (CSO) of Minnich Manufacturing.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3uvrgK3 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

After Removing Flawed Arch, New Tuscaloosa Bridge May Finish This Summer

In the first half of February, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) closed portions of Tuscaloosa's McFarland Boulevard to allow for interstate bridge construction as part of a three-year-long, $83.4 million project. Since January 2018, ALDOT crews have been working to add lanes on Interstate 20/59 from near Exit 73 to near Exit 77 and construct a single point urban interchange (SPUI) on McFarland Boulevard/U.S.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3qS1TzT via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction Begins On East Valley Freeway Projects

Initial construction is under way on two East Valley freeway projects designed to open more travel options for drivers in the east Mesa and south Gilbert areas. Crews have set up work zones and are making early progress on the Arizona Department of Transportation's projects to extend State Route 24 (Gateway Freeway) east of Ellsworth Road and also add a new interchange along Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) at Lindsay Road.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37JXkjS via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Pa.'s Longwood Gardens Planning a 17-Acre, $250M Makeover

Longwood Gardens, the 1,000-acre botanical garden and former du Pont estate that sprawls over meadows, woodlands, and rolling Chester County countryside in Kennett Square, Pa., has announced it is embarking on the largest makeover of grounds and buildings in its history, a $250 million project that will stretch through 2024 and transform the visitor experience.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3bDeEIs via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bids Being Taken for Bridge Connecting Arizona, Nevada

BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. (AP) Construction bids are being taken for a proposed second bridge over the Colorado River that would connect Bullhead City, Ariz., and Laughlin, Nev. The Mohave Valley Daily News reported that the invitation to bid required an agreement with the Nevada Department of Transportation to be approved by the Clark County board of commissioners, which occurred in January.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3uvQEQ8 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

2015 FAST Act Law Funded More Than 110,000 Road, Bridge Improvements

State governments moved forward with nearly 111,000 new federal-aid highway and bridge projects during the past five years under the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act law, new research from the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) shows. "Our research illustrates tangible success stories of the federal highway program," said ARTBA President and CEO Dave Bauer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37JXd7W via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Dynapac North America CC900S Makes Compaction Easier

The CC900S is a single arm tandem roller in the Dynapac roller range of 1.2 to 1.6 ton tandem rollers. This unique machine has the front right side of the drum free, which makes it possible to compact close to walls, sidewalk and guardrails. The front drum comes standard with a 2.36 in. offset drum.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3slX9mC via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Crews Working to Complete $99M Orange County Upgrade

Construction crews from Security Paving Company Inc. are on schedule to complete construction on the $99.8 million  SR 57 Lambert Road Interchange Improvements project in the city of Brea, Calif., (northern Orange County) to improve traffic flow and prepare for future highway infrastructure construction to help freight travel.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3pQ8l9m via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Tim Harrawood Named New President of FP2

Tim Harrawood, manager of pavement preservation contractor Vance Brothers Inc. 's Southern Contracting Division, is the new president of FP2 Inc. "I'll be proud to serve the pavement preservation industry during my two-year term," Harrawood said. "I look forward to advancing all pavement preservation disciplines to benefit all stakeholders, from agencies to industry, and ultimately, the taxpaying end user." He succeeds Scott Bergkamp, president of pavement preservation equipment manufacturer Bergkamp Inc.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ZOfXP2 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association's Spring Celebration Registration Opens

Registration has opened for the Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association's Spring Celebration. The event is scheduled for April 28, 2021, at the KI Convention Center in Green Bay, Wis. RSVP's are due by April 9, and space is limited due to COVID-19 restrictions. For more information, call 715/282-5828 or email info@gltpa.org.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3unBFHX via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kazim Aya Joins iBUILT as Chief Engineering, Automation Officer

Kazim Aya, leading global expert in automation and supply chain, has joined iBUILT, the newly launched design-build-operate modular company, as chief engineering and automation officer. Aya will lead the integration of standardized design, materials, engineering and automation of the construction and manufacturing process to support an entirely new way of building and assembling buildings.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3smzEdi via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Innovative Concrete Work Drives SLC Water Project

Valued at more than half a billion dollars, Salt Lake City's new Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) is a massive public infrastructure project that will have wide-ranging benefits for the community. During the five-year rebuild, Sundt and joint-venture partner PCL Construction will use nearly 113,000 cu.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3so7Ips via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Feds to Urge Barriers, Elevation to Fight N.J. Back Bay Flooding

The federal government will recommend flood control measures including storm surge barriers, floodwalls and elevating homes and other buildings in a report later this year on combating back bay flooding, a major problem in New Jersey that gets comparatively less attention than oceanfront storm surge.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3dF5GNf via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Industry Pioneer Earns 'Outstanding Service' Honor

Ralph L. Wadsworth grew up on a farm in Idaho where he was taught to work hard and not expect anything to be given to him. A gifted boxer, Wadsworth earned a scholarship to the University of Idaho, where he graduated with a degree in civil engineering. He soon discovered how much he really knew. "I started a civil engineering company," Wadsworth said.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3aLbByp via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction Crews Wrap Up UDOT's Top Priority Project

Applied Research Associates Inc. (ARA) was part of a team of designers and contractors who recently completed a large, high-priority design/build project on Utah's Tech Corridor on I-15. The project is located south of Salt Lake City for the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT). The project was ranked as UDOT's number one priority project for 2018 when construction began due to the very high growth of truck and auto traffic in this area.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3dLtq2B via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction Crews Demo I-45's Holland Road Bridge

Progress on the I-45 expansion project between FM 517 to FM 1764 in Galveston County continued with the demolition of the Holland Road bridge over the mainlanes of I-45. As part of the project, the existing I-45/Holland Road intersection will be converted so that Holland Road will go under the mainlanes of I-45.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3dEkdc8 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Atlas Copco Power Technique Employee-Led Water for All Organization Supports Texas Relief Efforts

Atlas Copco Power Technique, a leading provider of air, flow and power solutions, employee-driven Water for All program, in partnership with Can'd Aid, has announced it will provide support to the state of Texas with fresh, clean drinking water. This support responds to the recent ice and snowstorms causing widespread power outages, resulting in resident's inability to obtain heat, water, food and medicine.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3pKsWvF via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Great Hills Constructors Will Rebuild 183 North Project

The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority's board of directors approved Great Hills Constructors as the Apparent Best-Value Proposer (ABVP) to design and construct the 183 North Mobility Project. This allows the agency to move into final contract negotiations with an expected contract execution date by spring 2021.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3pNHIlA via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Florida Condo High Rise Undergoing Rapid Pace of Construction

Florida developer Ronto Group announced in late February that construction of its 27-floor Omega high-rise tower at Bonita Bay, north of Naples, Fla., continues to progress at a rapid pace. BCBE Construction LLC, a noted Naples custom builder, is the contractor erecting the condominium project. Concrete has been poured on the building's seventh level and forming for the level eight pour is under way, while the columns from each floor have been formed and poured.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3dFTyMg via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction Kicks Off on $775M Steelmaking Plant Near Mobile, Ala.

With a groundbreaking in late February, ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel Corp. marked the official launch of a $775 million project to construct a massive new steelmaking facility at their AM/NS Calvert production site near Mobile, Ala. "Alabama and the steel industry go hand in hand, and I am proud to see continued growth through AM/NS Calvert's $775 million expansion," Gov.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3bzWyqv via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Sungrow Supplies Energy Storage Project in Fort Worth

Sungrow, a global inverter solution supplier for renewables, announced that it has forged a contract to supply its fully integrated Energy Storage System to the 100 MWac Chisholm Grid project in Fort Worth, Texas. Chisholm Grid has been under construction since August of 2020 and will be one of the largest battery energy storage facilities in Texas when work onsite is completed this June.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3pR3uoh via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

PennDOT Eyes Tolls to Fund Work on Nine Interstate Bridges

Facing growing demands on its highways, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) on Feb. 18 named nine bridges on six interstates, including I-95's mile-long Girard Point Bridge in Philadelphia, that need upgrades. The state agency will consider tolling to help generate the cash to fund the work.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37HiLSt via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Steelwrist, Volvo CE Expand Cooperation With Launch of Factory-Mounted SQ Auto Connect Quick Couples on Excavators

Steelwrist and Volvo CE continue to develop the partnership that started more than a decade ago when Steelwrist became the preferred supplier of true factory mounted tiltrotators and quick couplers on Volvo excavators. As the demand for fully automatic quick couplers on excavators continues to grow rapidly, Volvo CE is now expanding the offering with Steelwrist SQ Auto Connect quick couplers directly from factory for both crawler and wheeled excavators between 13 and 35 tons.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3kkGvkr via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Diamond Green Diesel Receives Port Arthur Approval

Darling and Valero jointly announce that their 50/50 joint venture, Diamond Green Diesel ("DGD"), has received approval from both companies' boards of directors to proceed with the construction of the renewable diesel production facility to be located at Valero's Port Arthur, Texas refinery. DGD Port Arthur's capacity is estimated to be 470 million gallons per year of renewable diesel.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2MfXGXM via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

WSP USA Will Undertake Dallas I-30 Highway Project

The Texas DOT (TxDOT) has selected WSP USA to provide road design services for the I-30 Dallas Canyon Interchange project and the planning of highway improvements in the Odessa District's Permian Basin. WSP will take the lead role in providing TxDOT with the design and preparation of plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E) and related documents for improvements to the depressed I-30 roadway known as the "Canyon," extending from the I-35E interchange to the I-45/I-345 interchange.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3pOffvZ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Case, Nueces Power Equipment Support Hurricane Recovery

Case Construction Equipment and Texas-based dealer Nueces Power Equipment provided equipment and support for a two-week Team Rubicon operation that continued each organization's support of Hurricane Harvey response and recovery – still ongoing more than three years after the hurricane hit the region.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3dLjI09 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Record $24B Worth of Construction Keeps Contractors Busy

In its 2021 progress report, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) outlines the continued momentum the agency has maintained despite a global pandemic and the historic challenges associated with such an unprecedented time. Statewide, TxDOT currently has more than $24 billion worth of projects under construction – the largest in the state's history.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3aN5U38 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

LiuGong North America Launches 9018F Mini-Excavator

LiuGong North America, headquartered in Katy, Texas, has launched the first of its new F-series excavators. The 9018F is a 2 ton (1.8 t) mini-class excavator that has been designed to meet or exceed North American market design specifications, and to be a perfect fit for the rental industry. The 9018F represents the smallest of the LiuGong F-Series excavator models.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3siEt7g via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Samsung Considers $10B Texas Chipmaking Plant

Samsung Electronics Co. is considering spending more than $10 billion to build its most advanced logic chipmaking plant in the United States in Austin. The world's largest memory chip and smartphone maker is in discussions to locate a facility in Austin capable of fabricating chips as advanced as three nanometers in the future, according to sources.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3kfscO9 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

BASF Advances Its Renewable Energy Commitment in Texas

BASF is collaborating with EDF Energy North America to improve the energy balance and reduce carbon dioxide emissions of two of its production sites in Texas. The companies have signed a 35 MW Wind Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) that will bring 25 MW wind power to BASF's Verbund site in Freeport and 10 MW wind power to the Pasadena site.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3bvHLgO via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

American Augers, Trencor Products Now Sold Through Ditch Witch Division

Customers of Ditch Witch and Subsite Electronics products have been receiving service and support from their local Ditch Witch dealership for decades, and now with the addition of two new product lines, underground construction professionals around the globe can reap the same benefits. The Ditch Witch division will offer the full product lines, parts and service for both the American Augers and Trencor brands.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3uyqJr9 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ritchie Bros. Sets Record Amount of Bidders at Auction

Ritchie Bros.' 100-percent online auctions continue to drive strong results for consignors in 2021. In February, the company sold more than 4,600 items located at its Houston auction site to online buyers around the world for more than $47 million. The two-day auction attracted more than 14,900 bidders, which is up 68 percent from the same auction last year and a new record for the site.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3qOlst9 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Unprecedented Snowstorm Temporarily Shuts Down Lone Star State

The unprecedented snowstorm that saw dangerous amounts of snow and ice blanket the Texas area brought everything to a screeching halt. That included portions of the more than $24 billion worth of construction projects in the Lone Star State, which is a record-breaking dollar amount for current projects across the state at one time, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3pQxTTQ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Skanska Tops Out Bowden Campus at St. Philip's College

Development firm Skanska announced that it has reached a significant milestone on St. Philip's campus with the steel topping out of the Bowden Campus Center. The Bowden Campus Center will replace the original building from the 1940s. The 24,800 sq.-ft. facility will contain new classroom and office space designed for the St.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3ujXOqu via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

SCDOT Widening U.S. 17 North of Savannah in $41.9M Effort

A $41.9 million project widening U.S. Highway 17 between Hardeeville, S.C., and Savannah, Ga., to four lanes from two began Feb. 22, according to a release from the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT). The upgrades are to accommodate the vehicle traffic that has increased with the South Carolina Lowcountry's residential and economic growth spurt.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3sbAzwS via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Agawam, Mass., Needs to Replace or Upgrade Old High School

At more than 65 years old, Agawam High School may be looking at retirement. Town officials have asked the state to consider funding the renovation or replacement of the building at Cooper and Mill streets in Agawam. The request is one of 30 under consideration by the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), a state agency that reimburses local school districts for building projects.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3aK4C9g via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Nortrax Supports Mechanized Logging Operations Program

Nortrax announced its continued support of the Mechanized Logging Operations Program, which will resume this summer on June 28, 2021. The program is an educational joint venture of the Maine Community College System and the Professional Logging Contractors of Maine, along with other industry partners.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ZC70sh via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Genie Launches GTH-1056 Telehandler

Genie has added the GTH-1056 to its telehandler lineup. Extensively field tested to validate performance, the GTH-1056 has been purposefully designed to lower total cost of ownership by 10 percent while delivering 20 percent more lift capacity at max height in a machine with a 30 percent stronger design, according to the manufacturer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3aNj9RD via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Engcon, Volvo Launch Global Collaboration

Engcon and Volvo have launched a global collaboration, the start of a long-term joint development in the industry. In 2020, the collaboration started with Engcon's eML (engcon Machine Link) and Volvo Smart Connect. This resulted in the first compatible machines, an updated EC250 E and EC300 E reaching the Engcon workshops and Volvo, with customer delivery due in the first quarter 2021.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3dy8sUF via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ritchie Bros. Continues Strong Pricing Trend With Massive Six-Day Orlando, Fla., Auction

Ritchie Bros. ' February Florida auction is a destination event for equipment buyers and sellers, attracting thousands of people from around the world to the Sunshine State. This year, with COVID-safety its focus and a wealth of technology in its toolkit, Ritchie Bros.' conducted a hybrid-style event in Orlando, Fla.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ZDfrTU via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Durante Rentals Hires Industry Veteran Steve Durante as Chief Sales Officer

Durante Rentals, a leader in the construction equipment rental industry, announced Steve Durante has joined the company as chief sales officer. As the organization's senior-most sales leader, Durante will provide strategic leadership and direction to both the inside and outside sales teams. He will be responsible for creating and executing a sales strategy focused on increased market share and long-term revenue growth.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3bA2CQa via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

VIDEO: Werk-Brau Introduces Extreme Duty Excavator Buckets

New Werk-Brau extreme duty excavator buckets feature an aggressive dig angle, rugged construction of abrasion resistant AR400 through AR500 steel, and horizontal wear strips, to effectively excavate in the toughest conditions. Designed for durability and effectiveness, even in brutal conditions, they are made in the USA with industry leading lead times.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3bsHkUl via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Sullair Mid-Range Series Portable Air Compressors Feature Electronic Spiral Valve Technology

Sullair, a provider of compressed air solutions, launched its mid-range series of Tier 4 Final portable lubricated rotary screw air compressors – the first of its portable air compressors to incorporate electronic spiral valve technology. The mid-range series is designed for flexibility and efficiency, with the 800HH/900H model delivering 800 to 900 cfm at 150 to 200 psi, and the 920H/1100 model delivering 920 to 1,100 cfm at 100 to 150 psi.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37EYFIJ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Trio of Grove All-Terrain Cranes Delivered to German Company Neeb

The employees of German company Neeb received three new Grove all-terrain cranes during a handover at the Manitowoc factory in Wilhelmshaven in November 2020. The family business from Wuppertal chose a GMK3060L, GMK4100L-1 and GMK6300L-1 to expand its company fleet. "We took delivery of a GMK5150L almost a year ago and have been very happy with this strong and reliable crane.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3kerDny via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

CMES Inc. Expects To Complete SR 360 Reconstruction By 2022

The Georgia Department of Transportation's (GDOT) $66.7 million reconstruction and widening of SR 360 from SR 176/New Macland Road near Marietta in Cobb County to SR 120/Charles Hardy Parkway near Dallas in Paulding County began last summer and is expected to be delivered by CMES Inc. on Nov. 21, 2023.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37qfvej via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Jersey to Make $250M Overhaul of Camden Transportation Center

The first major step of a $250 million redevelopment of the Walter Rand Transportation Center (WRTC), the largest transportation hub in Camden County, N.J., was announced Feb. 17 by a host of New Jersey state, county and local officials. Among them were U.S. Representative Donald Norcross and New Jersey Gov.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Nhrioh via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Prinoth Expands Dealer Network to Denmark

Prinoth is increasing its footprint in Europe by adding Wirtgen as a distributor in Denmark. The Wirtgen Group, a John Deere Company, has several branches in most countries and its Danish counterpart has recently signed an agreement with Prinoth to sell Panther tracked vehicles. Headquartered in Fredericia in the center of Denmark, its nation-wide network reaches rental companies in several markets such as general construction, power utility and even firefighting.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3qyQh4V via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

R.H. Price Installs Water Main Down Busy Charlotte Street

Anyone who has regularly driven around Charlotte, N.C., in the last couple of decades can attest to its seemingly never-ending growth. New skyscrapers are erected each year in the uptown, along with multi-story residential apartments and condominiums in the trendy neighborhoods nearby. New roads and bridges also are constantly being built, most notably the ongoing work at the interchange of Interstates 77 and 85, on the western edge of the central business district.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3jZqdxn via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Jeff Martin Holds Retirement Auction for B & D Grading

On Jan. 21, 2021, Jeff Martin Auctioneers held a one owner retirement absolute auction for B & D Grading Inc. in Taylors, S.C. Buyers from 34 states and five countries attended, totaling 281 bidders between online and in person. Of the 84 items sold, a 2016 Komatsu PC210LC-10 hydraulic excavator brought the highest dollar amount, selling for $117,500.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3awILSx via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Aaron Brown Returns to Norris Sales As Sales Manager, Bill Cummings Promoted to Director of Sales

Norris Sales Company Inc. has announced further investment into its sales operation to better serve the needs of the Philadelphia area construction and contractor market. As of Feb. 1, Bill Cummings has been promoted to the role of director of sales. Aaron Brown has returned to the organization in the role of sales manager, helping to oversee the company's efforts across its territories of southeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3dqXzEe via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

VIDEO: Arcosa Shoring Products New Video Highlights Environmental Social Governance Commitment

As a provider of infrastructure-related safety equipment and solutions, Arcosa Shoring Products strives to create long term value for its customers and stakeholders by promoting a culture that values Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) responsibility. To that end, Arcosa recently produced a video highlighting the company's ESG commitment.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3qBEnag via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Amid Challenges, N.C Freeway Interchange Remains on Schedule

It is now been almost nine years since contractors first began to transform the interchange at I-40 and I-77 in Statesville, N.C., 40 mi. north of Charlotte. With only an expected year-and-a-half left before the two-phased freeway project is finished, crews from two different construction companies have made quite a few upgrades to each interstate as well as several streets and roads feeding to them and the interchange.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3udt3Dq via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

LaBounty Launches Full Line of MSD Legend Series Shears

Stanley Infrastructure announced that LaBounty's full lineup of MSD Legend Series Shears is now available. These additions round out LaBounty's mobile scrap shear portfolio and can be equipped with InSite, which provides real-time data to optimize shear performance and productivity. Maximizing productivity and uptime, the MSD Legend Series shears are equipped with full-protection, indexable piercing tip, Dual Max Indexable Protection, defending the shear from wear and preventing maintenance and downtime.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3aB94qR via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Sennebogen Tree Care Handlers Are the Future for Warwick Tree Service

When Derek Oneppo's Sennebogen 718 arrived at Warwick Tree Service Inc. just over a year ago, he wasn't really sure what to do with it. In fact, he had been skeptical of the big tree care handler from the outset. "It cost as much as a mid-size crane," he pointed out. "For what I'm putting into the equipment, I have to know what I'm getting out of it.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OHZSrT via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Martha Finn Brooks Proposed as New Board Member of AB Volvo

The election committee of AB Volvo proposes that Martha Finn Brooks be elected as new board member at the annual general meeting on March 31, 2021. The election committee also proposes the re-election of the Chairman of the Board Carl-Henric Svanberg, as well as Board members Matti Alahuhta, Eckhard Cordes, Eric Elzvik, Kurt Jofs, Martin Lundstedt, Kathryn V.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3qwNj0D via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction on Manhattan's First Public Beach to Begin This Spring

New Yorkers are one step closer to having their very own Manhattan beach. On Feb. 10, the Hudson River Park Trust announced that it would start construction on Gansevoort Peninsula this spring, between Gansevoort Street and Little West 12th Street, along the western edge of the Meatpacking District.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3qv4qzP via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Major Upgrades in the Works at Concord, N.H.'s Municipal Airport

David Rolla believes that as "one of the first impressions visitors get of the city," the airport in New Hampshire's capital must create a more welcoming space. With air traffic at the airport on the rise, a much-needed upgrade is on the horizon to do just that, according to Rolla, the manager of Concord Municipal Airport.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37knpFS via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Walsh, Milestone, Reith, Crider Win Final I-69 Contracts

Gov. Eric J. Holcomb and Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) Commissioner Joe McGuinness announced the final two of five construction contracts to build the I-69 Finish Line project between Martinsville and Indianapolis have been awarded. The full I-69 Finish Line project is officially under construction, with the entire 27-mi.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37q5AFr via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Soosan America Takes Different Approach to Rock Drilling

Just because technology makes it possible to automate a system, doesn't mean that the system will function better automated. The current trend in the drilling industry is to mimic the automotive makers in attempting to automate every function in a rock drill. While automation will suit a few applications, the majority of rock drilling projects require operators and blasters with experience and skill to complete the tasks at hand.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3pASKdW via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

VIDEO: NPK Delivers Helping Hand to Ohio's C&J Contractors

Every job can use an extra hand. Family-owned C&J Contractors of Cleveland, Ohio, is one of northeast Ohio's leading demolition companies. When Robert Crawford, acting COO, heard about an excavator attachment that would make sorting items more efficient, he set out to see it for himself. C&J's work ranges from small, residential interior projects to the massive $250M Cuyahoga County Port Authority Old Post Office project.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37nPE6N via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Owner is Perfect Fit for Three Georgia PIRTEK Franchises

Three metro Atlanta area PIRTEK franchises – PIRTEK Alpharetta, PIRTEK Dobbins and PIRTEK Norcross – have been owned and operated by Janice and Mike McCarthy for close to two decades. The McCarthy's built these businesses from the ground up and dedicated much time and effort to establishing relationships with customers and creating a beloved team of employees.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3rZSEOo via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Dakota Ag Innovations Introduces Cement Remover

Dakota Ag Innovations, manufacturer of Dakota Shine and Power of Foam, now offers a way to remove cement buildup. Cement Remover is a presoak that is used to soften and remove build-up of concrete, cement, slurry, lime and scale. It is environmentally safe, user friendly and does not dull paint or damage engine components, according to Dakota Ag Innovations.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3s64wOK via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

WisDOT Names Top Six 2020 Projects During Conference

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) announced six Excellence in Construction Awards for 2020 during the annual Contractor-Engineer Conference. Top winners include an asphalt paving project in Lincoln County; a concrete paving project in Outagamie County; a grading project in Kenosha County; a small bridge project in Jackson County; a large bridge project in Adams and Juneau counties; and a large contract project in Dane County.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OBIh4T via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

R.D. Offutt Company Moves to New Downtown Fargo Office Building

R.D. Offutt Company moved into a new downtown Field Support Office (FSO) on Feb. 1. The company will occupy floors one through five of the recently completed mixed-use RDO Building on the corner of Broadway and 3rd Ave N. in Fargo, N.D. R.D Offutt Company is a family owned and operated company comprised of business entities that includes RDO Equipment Co.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3qqyqwS via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Roadtec Expands RMS Coverage to Nebraska

Roadtec, an Astec brand company, has increased the service area for Road Machinery & Supplies Co. (RMS) to include the state of Nebraska. RMS is now the Roadtec distributor of all of Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska, in addition to Rock Island, Mercer, Henry and Henderson counties in Illinois. "RMS has a significant presence in the compaction and road paving industry," said Chris Colwell, VP of Channel Management of Astec Industries.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3diAfs5 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

MoDOT Selects Contractor for New Buck O'Neil Bridge

On Feb. 3, the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission announced that it had selected Massman-Clarkson, A Joint Venture, as the design-build contractor to replace the Buck O'Neil Bridge, formally known as the Broadway Bridge. Construction is anticipated to begin in fall of 2021 and be fully complete by late fall of 2024.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3u6DOHQ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Curry Supply Welcomes Steve Nelson As Southeast Territory Regional Manager

Curry Supply Co. announced its investment in the Southeast territory with the introduction of Georgia resident Steve Nelson as regional sales manager. In this role, Nelson will utilize his extensive industry knowledge and experience to serve as the dedicated Curry Supply representative for clients located in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama and Mississippi.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3quvrU1 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

IEDA Holds Networking Event During Florida Auctions

Members rocked the IEDA Networking Event Feb. 4 in Kissimmee, Fla. Approximately 30 distributors flocked to the Rock and Brews following a day at the Alex Lyon & Son Auction. IEDA President James Rinehart, Vice President Steve Udelson and IEDA Executive Director David Gordon were there to welcome the crowd and were wowed by what proved to be a fantastic get-together.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3rZxDDr via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Maine DOT Plans to Replace Four Southern Midcoast Bridges

Bridge replacements in three southern Midcoast Maine towns are among the thousands of upcoming projects included in the Maine Department of Transportation's (MDOT) three-year work plan released in late January. The report outlines 2,180 projects totaling approximately $2.7 billion. The three-year plan estimates MDOT will invest in 100 mi.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37kHtbe via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Shaeffer Crew Expands Minnesota Highway 14

Work is progressing on a project to expand U.S. Highway 14 to four lanes between Owatonna and Dodge Center in southern Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is overseeing the $108 million undertaking. "This was the last stretch of two-lane highway between Mankato and Rochester, two significant regional trade centers," said Michael Dougherty, director of communications of MnDOT, District 6.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OJT2Cp via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

PennDOT Gets $407M in Federal COVID Relief for Road, Bridge Projects

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has received $407.2 million in federal COVID relief funds for road and bridge projects that will help cover revenue gaps in its construction program. "While these funds are definitely helpful, they won't cover all of the construction needs of Pennsylvania roads and bridges," said Alexis Campbell, a PennDOT spokesperson.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37heB3y via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Dedicates $110M to Kentucky Lock, Dam Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will dedicate $110 million to the Kentucky Lock and Dam project this year, U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell said. Congress authorized the improvement project in 1996 and when completed, the larger lock will essentially eliminate delays, which are among the longest in the country, McConnell said in a statement.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3asbb02 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Doosan Bobcat North America HQ Receives LEED Gold Certification for Sustainability

Global compact equipment leader Doosan Bobcat North America was awarded LEED Gold certification for the remodel and expansion of its corporate headquarters building located at 250 East Beaton Drive in West Fargo, N.D. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification is the most widely used green building rating system in the world and an international symbol of excellence.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NBpQN9 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

AED Foundation Announces Its Partnership With Illinois Central College, SkillsUSA

The AED Foundation's (AEDF) grassroots campaign and Vision 2025 movement prompted a collaboration between SkillsUSA, Illinois Central College (ICC) and AEDF. This partnership helps alleviate North America's widespread technician shortage via AEDF high school recognition and college accreditation. AEDF high school recognition establishes the pipeline of qualified technicians early and exemplifies industry excellence in academic instruction to prepare a future workforce.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3aql91W via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

VIDEO: Volvo CE Expands Wheeled Excavator Lineup With New EWR130E

Volvo Construction Equipment is launching a new mid-sized wheeled excavator, the EWR130E, which gives the shortest front and rear swing radius in its size class without compromising on lifting performance or digging force. With a rear swing of 5 ft. 1 in. and a front swing of 5 ft. 11 in., the EWR130E has the shortest swing radius in the 12- to 13-ton range.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3qqIPsB via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Illinois Tollway Releases 2021 Estimated Materials List

The Illinois Tollway is approaching the 10th year of its 15-year, $14 billion capital program, Move Illinois: The Illinois Tollway Driving the Future. This capital program will improve mobility, relieve congestion, reduce pollution, create as many as 120,000 jobs and link economies throughout the region.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ONghM1 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kubota Updates Wheel Loader Lineup With R540, R640 Models

Kubota Tractor Corporation announced an update to its wheel loader lineup with the launch of the new R540 and R640 models. The next-generation wheel loaders are available in both canopy and cab models and feature improved visibility, enhanced operator comfort and increased performance over the previous R30 Series models.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3jS8VlP via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ALL Crane Invests in 21-Unit Liebherr Package

ALL is reinvesting heavily in its mobile all-terrain fleet, announcing a massive haul of 21 new cranes from Liebherr that will be delivered throughout 2021. The package includes: four each of LTM 1120-4.1, LTM 1130-5.1 and LTM 1230-5.1; three each of LTM 1160-5.2 and LTM 1450-8.1; and one each of LTM 1110-5.1, LTM 1150-5.3 and LTM 1650-8.1.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NwD7GS via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Iowa Firm Addresses Workforce, Emerging Technologies

When Jesse Rognes opened his own construction business it needed a name. Synergy Contracting LLC was more than something catchy, it was a clear reflection on how he wanted his company to operate. "Synergy means bringing together multiple pieces to create a greater good," said Rognes. "That's something I believe in.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3b9Mq7O via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Road Widener Brings Heightened Safety to Road Crews With Offset Vibratory Roller Attachment

Road Widener LLC. , a manufacturer of road construction equipment, offers an offset vibratory roller attachment. The attachment's offset design allows the host machine to drive safely on flat ground while compacting sloping shoulders, ditches and other hard-to-reach areas alongside the road, a task that has traditionally put road crews in danger of rollover accidents, increased workers' comp costs and led to poor safety ratings, according to the manufacturer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NAQYfa via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

EGLE Approves Permits for Mackinac Straits Tunnel

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced Jan. 29 that it has approved Enbridge Energy's application for certain permits required to build a utility tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac. If constructed, the tunnel would house a proposed replacement for the 68-year-old Line 5 dual petroleum products pipelines currently lying on the lakebed.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3qrf76t via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Komatsu D71-24 Dozer Features Slant Nose Design

Komatsu's D71EX/PX-24 with a powerful hydrostatic transmission (HST) is effective at grading, pushing, side-cutting and work on soft ground, giving users the flexibility to move from production to finishing with a single machine. Pushing with 237 hp, Komatsu's largest HST dozer – 49,824 to 50,927 lbs.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NsjeRk via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Widening of VA Route 28 Now Under Way in Fairfax County

Construction preparations began Feb. 15 in Fairfax County, Va., to widen Virginia Route 28 from near the Prince William County line to the interchange at U.S. Highway 29 in Centreville. The 2½-mi. stretch of state road, west of Washington, D.C., will be widened from four to six lanes between the bridge over Bull Run, located just south of Compton Road, up to U.S.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3qqyexJ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

PennDOT to Rehabilitate Historic Brower's Bridge in Chester County

Construction began Feb. 22 on a project to rehabilitate Brower's Bridge, a historic 117-year-old bridge carrying Mansion Road over the south branch of French Creek in Warwick and East Nantmeal townships, Chester County, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). Due to the nature of construction, Mansion Road is closed and vehicle traffic detoured 24/7 between Reading Furnace Road/James Mill Road and PA Route 401 (Conestoga Road).... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ZiFX4W via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Sennebogen Simplifies Log Logistics for Lower Bavarian Company

Schwaiger Holzindustrie is located in the heart of Lower Bavaria. It supplies timber and wood pellets to customers from all over the world and added a Sennebogen 835 M E-Series material handler and trailer to its fleet in 2020. Founded more than 100 years ago as a humble craftsman's business, it has evolved into an international company entering its fourth generation.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37jWji9 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Case Launches Webcast on Equipment Finance Solutions

Case Construction Equipment is launching CASE LIVE – a new broadcast and engagement platform with live events and educational sessions delivering topics that include equipment fleet management, acquisition strategies, new technologies, operational tips and new product launches. A list of planned events, and an archive of events and broadcasts held to date, can be found at CaseCE.com/LIVE.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3qnNDip via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Heavy Equipment Dealers Increase Profitability with GPS Tracking

Heavy equipment dealers' profitability depends on efficiently renting out their assets and keeping it in good working order for the long term, whether that involves tractor-trailers, semi-trailers, or moving trailers; buses or RVs; backhoes, bulldozers, cranes, excavators, scrapers, graders, dump trucks, or all-terrain forklifts.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2LSAz5r via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Latest Rail Plan Would Put Tunnel Under Long Island Sound

President Joe Biden's promise to improve the nation's infrastructure has renewed interest in the decades-old idea of a high-speed railroad connecting New York and Boston, possibly through a 16-mi. tunnel under Long Island Sound. The new North Atlantic Rail plan was developed at University of Pennsylvania planning studios.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3rVPL0X via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Cemen Tech Acquires UK-Based Contech Testing & Consultancy

Cemen Tech has acquired Contech Testing & Consultancy LTD. Located in Wolverhampton, England, Contech provides a full range of services related to concrete including mix design, testing and production quality control. These services and an accredited laboratory facility allow Cemen Tech to expand its support for companies in the UK operating volumentric concrete mixers and doing masonry block production.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Nrb8IO via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Isuzu Announces New 2022 F-Series Classes 6, 7

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc. announced that the Cummins B6.7 diesel engine will now be featured in the new 2022 Isuzu F-Series trucks for the U.S. and Canadian markets. This is the first product to come to market globally from the Isuzu Cummins Powertrain Partnership (ICPP) between Isuzu Motors Limited and Cummins Inc.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37iJlRH via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Old Industry Gets a New Anthem – LeeBoy Raised on Blacktop Special Edition 8520B

For those born, or pulled, into the business, the fast-paced life of paving often "feels like you're going into battle." Now, these road warriors have their own rallying cry. Matt Stanley created Raised on Blacktop as a way to tap into the pride and passion of others like him. As with any true movement, Raised on Blacktop has no shortage of merchandise to help promote its cause.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3b57A7e via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

President Biden Hopes a New Infrastructure Effort Can Bridge Divide

President Joe Biden is hoping that launching an effort to build roads and bridges also can help to unite Democrats and Republicans in a time of sharp partisan divisions. Biden met with lawmakers from both parties at the White House to discuss infrastructure on Feb. 11. "I've been around long enough," he said, "that infrastructure wasn't a Republican or a Democratic issue." Biden specifically mentioned the potential for transportation improvement projects in the states of the senators attending the meeting, signaling that lawmakers might be willing to cooperate to make their voters' lives better.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3djxIxI via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kenworth Launches New On-Highway Flagship: T680 Next Generation

Kenworth launched the new Kenworth T680 Next Generation on-highway flagship during a virtual introduction Feb. 11. The T680 Next Gen expands upon the success of the classic Kenworth T680. The Kenworth T680 Next Gen offers technology advancements, including a 15-in. digital display, Next Gen SmartWheel, fully LED headlamps, under-the-vehicle airflow management, additional advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and a sleek high-tech design that balances aerodynamics and serviceability.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37dK2M8 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Stowers Machinery Named ALLU Group Dealer

ALLU Group Inc. announced Stowers Machinery Corp. , headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn., as its newest dealer of the full line of ALLU Transformer and ALLU Crusher material processing attachments. The company has six locations in Tennessee, and provides sales and rental of ALLU's attachments, as well as complete aftermarket service and spare parts, for customers throughout the state.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3u2g4nZ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

IROCK Crushers Welcomes GT Mid Atlantic

IROCK Crushers has partnered with GT Mid Atlantic to be its exclusive dealer in Delaware, Maryland and New Jersey. The leadership team at IROCK was keen to strategically partner with GT Mid Atlantic to represent its full line of products in this key region. "In 2020, IROCK's laser focus was on creating strategic partnerships throughout the United States that would support the aggressive business plan that had been implemented.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3dcejyN via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Minnkota Power Cooperative Looks to Felling Trailers for Transformer Transportation Solution

Minnkota Power Cooperative is an electric generation and transmission company headquartered in Grand Forks, N.D. It was formed in 1940 and now covers 34,500 sq. mil providing wholesale electric energy to 11 member-owned distribution cooperatives located in eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3bnwAqv via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Partnership to Strengthen JLG Electrification Capabilities

JLG Industries Inc. , a global manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and telehandlers, announced a planned investment by parent company Oshkosh Corporation in Microvast, a global provider of next-generation battery technologies for commercial and specialty electric vehicles. This new partnership, in combination with the company's existing electrification supply chain partners, will continue to strengthen and advance the development of electrified solutions across the JLG product line, including boom lifts, scissor lifts, low-level access lifts, vertical access lifts, stock and order picker lifts, towable lifts and telehandlers.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3b0DvFC via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mecalac Adds Five Dealers in 2020, Expanding North American Network

Mecalac, a global designer, manufacturer and distributor of compact construction equipment for urban environments, welcomed five North American dealers to its network in 2020. The new dealers significantly expand Mecalac's coverage across the eastern United States, as well as provide a toehold for the company on the West Coast and in several key Canadian markets.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3pa1M0X via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Takeuchi Launches New Attachment Program

Takeuchi-US, a manufacturer of compact equipment, has launched the Takeuchi Attachment Program. This new program offers a full line of Takeuchi-branded attachments for each of the manufacturer's product lines – compact excavators, compact track loaders and compact wheel loaders. "Attachments represent a significant sales opportunity for our dealers while also improving their customers' productivity and return on investment," said Scott Utzman, manager of the Takeuchi Attachment Program.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Z5LQm3 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Tunnel Paving Project Finishes in Record Time in Virginia

Virginia's Hampton Roads metro area consists of Newport News, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach and surrounding areas, with a metro population of 1.6 million people. The region embraces significant water access to the Atlantic Ocean and straddles the James, Nansemond and Elizabeth rivers. The Hampton Roads area is home to the largest U.S.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3pdOBMu via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Multi-Employer Job Sites Hum When All Team Members Follow the Same Game Plan

Looking for guidance on best practices in construction operations? All construction-related activities are covered in the ANSI/ASSP A10 standards series. One of the newest volumes, the A10.33-2020, Safety and Health Requirements for Multi-Employer Projects, provides a roadmap for choreographing a shared construction project.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3tQsKOM via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Whited Equipment Sees Perfect Fit for Hyundai in Southern, Western Maine

Whited Truck's roots as a truck dealership started in 1985 as a Ford dealership. Operated by Bob Whited and his son, Jon, the company today has more diverse selling lines, including Peterbilt trucks; Rodgers lowbeds; Trailstar, Felling, Etnyre, Stairs and Dorsey trailers; and products not only for over the road truckers, but also trucks and trailers for the forestry industry.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3piFo5W via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Tibbits Equipment Services Inc. Finds Its Rental Niche in Barre, Vt.

Established in 1989, Tibbits Equipment Services Inc. , Barre, Vt., has thrived in the equipment business by identifying unique rental niche markets and innovating new products. According to Brian Tibbits, the company's founder, there are two areas that he has focused his growing rental business on – most uniquely is a fleet of crawler carriers.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3aTwpmk via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Georgia's Alabama Highway Widening Project Set for September Finish

After more than 3½ years, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has announced that its widening project along Alabama Highway/GA Highway 151 in north Georgia is closing in on the final stages of completion. Work on the project initially began in July 2017 with a projected completion date of December 2020.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3qgBaNi via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Jersey Awaits Its 'Direct Connection'

In an effort to improve safety and reduce traffic congestion at the intersection of I-295, I-76 and Route 42, crews in Camden County, N.J., are hard at work on the multi-year Direct Connection project. Contract 3 work currently is under way, at a cost of $205 million. "The main focus is completing the I-295 mainline bridge that provides the direct connection over I-76/Route 42," said Stephen Schapiro, deputy manager of communications of the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT).... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3aaQwxm via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

GDOT Planning for 2023-24 Start to Bethlehem Road Interchange

In an update to Henry County officials on Feb. 2, Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) leadership shared with the county a new timeline for the proposed Interstate 75/Bethlehem Road interchange south of McDonough. The state is planning to start construction on the new exit in either late 2023 or early 2024, with an estimated completion date of 2027.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3tRtvr8 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Beltline Rail Now Unveils $2.5B Atlanta Beltline Transit Plan

Transit advocates have a new plan to speed up construction of the Atlanta Beltline. Now they need to persuade everyone from the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) and the Atlanta City Council to state and federal officials to get on board. The group Beltline Rail Now said its $2.5 billion plan would allow construction of the 22-mi.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3baBlUf via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Jim Maxwell Looks Forward to Growing Chadwick-BaRoss

Prior to taking the helm of Chadwick-BaRoss as its president on Dec. 14, 2020, Jim Maxwell logged more than three decades of experience in the construction equipment manufacturing and distribution industries. Early in his career, Maxwell worked for Komatsu Corporation for 10 years followed by 23 years with C.N.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/372jE7Y via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ASV Genuine OEM Rubber Tracks Provide Longevity, Reliability, Derailment Prevention

ASV Holdings Inc. , a manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, offers genuine OEM compact track loader tracks engineered for leading longevity, performance and anti-derailment capabilities. Backed by 30-plus years of experience and more than 150,000 hours of testing, ASV rubber tracks are manufactured with the utmost attention to detail and are designed for reliability, according to the manufacturer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Nd8NkD via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

VIDEO: Yoder & Frey Holds Its 2021 Florida Auctions in Kissimmee

Yoder & Frey is holding its 47th annual Florida Auctions Feb. 10 through Feb. 13 in Kissimmee, Fla. The four-day auction has featured a wide array of heavy equipment: Day one offered ATVs/brooms/sweepers, rollers, skid steer loaders, backhoe loaders, wheeled loaders, telehandlers, loader attachments, garage/forestry equipment.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/372FJDd via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Upgrades to Congested Roads Fueling Development in Roanoke County, Virginia

With sidewalks planned for construction at limited expense to the local government, Roanoke County, Virginia, officials are cultivating newfound interest from investors by using plans to improve congested commercial corridors. On road improvement projects occurring through 2024, Roanoke County leveraged $2 million of taxpayer money to secure an additional $51.8 million in state and federal funds for use along the crowded Virginia Rt.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3p6s708 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

FDOT Set to Build New Cortez Bridge During Fiscal Year 2026-27

Construction on a new, 65-ft.-tall, fixed span Cortez Bridge in Bradenton Beach, Fla., is now expected to begin during the Florida Department of Transportation's (FDOT) 2026-27 fiscal year. The state agency's Fiscal Year 2026-27 begins on July 1, 2025, and ends on June 30, 2026. During the Jan. 21 Bradenton Beach Commission meeting, Mayor John Chappie said that at the previous day's Island Transportation Planning Organization (ITPO) meeting, an FDOT representative informed ITPO members that the transportation department was able to include the Cortez Bridge construction project in its five-year work program.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3q945CJ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Prinoth, McNeilus Collaborate for Off-Road Concrete Mixer

Prinoth and McNeilus have introduced a tracked concrete mixer destined for the off road construction market. Originating from an increased demand for off road placement of concrete, Multi Machine Inc., the Prinoth dealer of the northeastern United States, decided to add to its national rental fleet a concrete mixer to allow contractors access in hard to reach locations and provide new opportunities for projects not previously accessible.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3jClBgk via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Regulators Approve 135-Mi. Pipeline in Permian Basin

United States regulators have given the go-ahead for work to begin on almost all of the route of the 135-mi. Double E Pipeline that would link growing natural gas production areas in the Permian's Delaware Basin to delivery points near the Waha Hub in Texas. The 1.35 Bcf/d pipeline will interconnect with Kinder Morgan's Gulf Coast Express and Permian Highway Pipelines and Energy Transfer's Trans-Pecos Pipeline, allowing for increased delivery to downstream demand markets of Permian supplies that are forecast by S&P Global Platts Analytics to reach 15.5 Bcf/d in 2023.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/370S1w0 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Nevada DOT Breaks Ground On $155M Project's Final Phase

The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) broke ground on the $155 million final phase of the Centennial Bowl interchange where U.S. Highway 95 meets the 215 Beltway in northwest Las Vegas. Las Vegas Paving Corp. is the general contractor. The project will build-out the remaining three ramps needed to finish the system-to-system interchange that first began construction in 2015.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3jzImlf via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

California Company Begins to Build 150-Mi. Wind, Transmission Project

California developer Pattern Energy has begun construction on a 1050 MW wind and transmission project in New Mexico, the company announced. The Western Spirit Wind and transmission project, which has been in development with partner New Mexico Renewable Energy Transmission Authority (RETA) for a decade, will pair 377 GE wind turbines with a 150-mi.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3rxYSoy via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Federal Funds Will Complete Tennessee's Chickamauga Lock Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will receive nearly $191 million for the Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project from funding revised and adopted by Congress. The money will go toward the next phase of work on the lock at the hydroelectric Chickamauga Dam, located on the Tennessee River in Chattanooga, Tenn.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3d7Mck2 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Family Reunion — Century-Old Tractor Back Where It Belongs

The temptation to recoup a nearly century-old family relic was too much to resist for Scott Vouk – and the opportunity to actually put it back to work on job sites? Well, that temptation was simply irresistible. This relic, a Holt 10-ton tractor was the original piece of machinery and a vital part of the Vouk family threshing and lumber sawing business, starting with Vouk's great grandfather, Frank, and great uncle, Bill, in the 1930s.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3qavCDU via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Gary Lane Named Link-Belt Cranes North American Sales Manager

Gary Lane has been named manager of North American sales of Link-Belt Cranes, effective Feb. 1, 2021. Bill Stramer, senior vice president of marketing, sales and customer support made the announcement at Link-Belt's headquarters in Lexington, Ky. Lane is a 15-year veteran of the crane business and is well respected among crane industry professionals.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37iv9Zd via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Charter Middle/High School to Soon Be Built in Clermont, Fla.

Construction is expected to begin this year on Pinecrest Lakes Academy Middle/High School, a tuition-free public charter school on Lake Sumter State College's Clermont campus in Florida, according to an announcement from both schools. The ground lease agreement is part of a STEM education partnership.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3jBx284 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Joint Venture Takes on Texas Harbor Bridge Project

Crews from the joint venture of Flatiron/Dragados LLC (FDLLC) are working hard to complete the Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) design-build, $802.9 million U.S. 181 Harbor Bridge Project (HBP) in Corpus Christi. The JV has not released a new timeline as the new engineer of record (EOR), Arup-CFC, is still working to evaluate and recertify the original main span design.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Z3Moc2 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

UMA to Break NCDOT Record for Largest Square Footage of Soil Nail Wall

UMA Geotechnical Construction, a North Carolina-based geotechnical contractor serving the Mid-Atlantic Region, is working on a project that will become the largest square footage of soil nail walls done under a single contract in North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) history. The contractor is on track to construct roughly 115,610 sq.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NdY9Ke via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Vermeer Corporation Enters Distribution Agreement with BRON for Utility Track Plows and Plow Attachments

Vermeer Corporation has signed a distribution agreement with BRON that gives the manufacturer of utility track plows and plow attachments the rights to sell its products through Vermeer industrial dealers worldwide. The agreement establishes Vermeer dealerships as the exclusive distributor of two of BRON's tracked utility plows in the 200-hp (149 kW) and 300-hp (224 kW) class, and provides it the ability to sell the line of BRON utility plow attachments.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3jBgVaq via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Soil Connect Expands Sales Team

Soil Connect – a digital marketplace connecting those who have soil, aggregates and other building materials with those who need it – has announced two significant appointments to its sales team, bringing in added expertise from the construction and tech startup industries. Edward Castillo has joined the company as senior director of sales.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3p74B2O via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bidding Now Open for Ritchie Bros. Orlando Auction

Ritchie Bros. has been conducting massive auctions in Orlando, Fla., for decades, attracting travelers from around the world to the sunshine state every February – this year will be different. Due to COVID-19, to ensure the safety of its customers and employees, Ritchie Bros. will be conducting its six-day February Orlando event entirely online, and bidding has already begun.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3a6uJGM via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mount Vernon Avenue Bridge Reconstruction Underway

Since opening to the public in 1934, the Mount Vernon Avenue Bridge has been an iconic structure, bridging San Bernardino communities to the north and south and serving as a vital link for residents, visitors, students and businesses. The community, like the bridge, has seen a great deal of change over the past 86 years.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3aMALM9 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Crews Working to Repair Washed-Out Scenic Highway

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Construction crews are working to determine when they can rebuild a section of scenic roadway near Big Sur after it collapsed in torrential rain during the last week in January, but the damage was not as bad as from a 2017 landslide that cut off the tourist destination along the central California coast for over a year, officials said.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Z0ZnuZ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Winter Equipment Launches New Website to Improve Customer Experience

Winter Equipment, an established name in the DOT, municipal and contractor snow and ice management industry, recently launched a new website to improve its customers' experience and provide better functionality. Winter Equipment's new mobile-friendly website's navigation has been improved to provide multiple options for users to gain more information on the products they are looking for.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3q4Rvo5 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Firm Uses GPR Tech for Underground Utility Locating

Modesto, Calif.-based ExceeD GPR & Locating focuses on safely locating underground utilities. The company has carved out a successful niche by using equipment to help clients save time while reducing the risk of injury and costly damages. ExceeD uses radio detection equipment and pairs it with the UtilityScan Pro ground penetrating radar (GPR) system to serve its client base , which includes Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), real estate agents, major national and regional developers and homeowners.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3tFoLVf via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction Crews Wrap Up Kern County Solar Job

Clearway Energy Group has announced that it has completed construction and reached commercial operations on the 192 MW Rosamond Central solar project in Kern County. Rosamond Central is contracted under power purchase agreements with East Bay Community Energy and Clean Power Alliance – Community Choice Aggregators providing a range of power options to regional customers – and the city of Palo Alto Utilities, which has administered Palo Alto's electric power system for 120 years.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/36XK9v6 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Doosan Expands Presence in Nebraska With Three New Locations

Doosan Infracore North America LLC is partnering with Central Nebraska Bobcat to add three new locations. In addition to providing increased service and support for customers, these new Midwest locations will offer customers more access to purchase and rent Doosan equipment. The new authorized Doosan locations in Kearney, Grand Island and Hastings, Neb., will help to expand their services to a wider audience in the state.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2YXdD82 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Clearwater Construction Gives Expert Treatment on Wastewater Project

When the city of Lewiston, Idaho, decided to rehabilitate its wastewater treatment plant for energy and cost efficiency, Spokane, Wash.-based Clearwater Construction and Management LLC undertook what would be its, and the city's, largest such project to date. Originally built in 1958, with a few smaller remodels along the way, this is the first major upgrade to this plant since the 1980s.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3d4hlVw via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Dynapac CC1300VI, CC1400VI Rollers Born to Lead Their Segment

Dynapac North America has added two new rollers CC1300VI (4.3 ton) and CC1400VI (4.75 ton) to its VI generation compact asphalt roller range. Adding newly developed double drum and combi versions of CC1300VI and CC1400VI to the already released CC1100VI and CC1200VI makes the compact asphalt roller range of 2.46 to 4.75 ton a highly demanded roller range from the North American asphalt paving community, according to the manufacturer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3aM5ngN via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

PacWest Machinery Announces Opening of New Dealership

PacWest Machinery has announced the opening of its newest branch in Pasco, Wash. Located at 1249 North California Ave., this new 14,000 sq.-ft. facility sits on five acres and includes a 6-bay drive-through service center, an open sales office and a secured parts warehouse. PacWest Machinery is proud to expand and support this rapidly growing region with full parts, service, sales and rental support for Volvo and the company's other leading brands of construction equipment.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2N8KDHZ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Jeff Martin Auctioneers Holds Annual Live, In-Person Florida Auctions

Jeff Martin Auctioneers held its live, in-person Florida Auctions Feb. 8 through Feb. 10, 2021, in Kissimmee, Fla. Bidders from around the United States and the world, including Central and South America, as well as the United Kingdom, participated in the auctions. During the three-day auction, bidders vied for a wide array of equipment from many major manufacturers, including Caterpillar, Komatsu, Volvo, John Deere, Bobcat, Doosan, Takeuchi, Hitachi, Case, Kobelco, Link-Belt and much more.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3aQgtRW via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

AGC California Hands Out Hardware at Gala

AGC of California (AGC) welcomed more than 300 attendees at its virtual Installation & Awards Gala on Jan. 28, 2021. The black-tie event kicked off a great start to 2021 with hundreds gathering safely behind their screens and celebrating momentous successes in a challenging year. "Throughout 2020, our member companies gave us a lot to celebrate and be grateful for.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3oZZO3b via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

PacWest Adds to Leadership Team, Appoints Preston, Oney

PacWest Machinery recently announced key management additions at its Kent, Wash., headquarters location. Cameron Preston and Jonathan Oney have joined the company as general manager of western Washington and director of product support, respectively. "We are very pleased that Cameron and Jon have joined the PacWest management team," said Jolene Logue, president of PacWest Machinery.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3jtxpS9 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kenworth Achieved Market Share Records in Class 8, Medium Duty Truck Retail Sales in 2020

Kenworth achieved retail sales market share records for the United States and Canada of 15.8 percent in Class 8 trucks and 11.7 percent in medium duty vehicles in 2020. "Our industry-leading, premium quality Kenworth T680 on-highway flagship, T880 vocational leader and iconic long-hood W990 models drove sales and record Class 8 market share in 2020.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3rABUx6 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Atlas Tree Surgery Launches New Era of Tree Care With Growing Sennebogen Fleet

Rich Kingsborough is feeling pretty good about his growing fleet of green machines. Since receiving his first Sennebogen tree care handler in August of last year, he has added six more machines, and more are on the way. For Kingsborough, this specialized fleet means more than added capacity and new projects for his company, Atlas Tree Surgery Inc.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3cSBs9f via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

VIDEO: Students Earn Top Honors in ARTBA's Annual Transportation Video Contest

A Cornell University student, a high schooler from California, a college student at the University of Southern California (USC) and a high schooler from Washington state are the winners of the 10th annual American Road & Transportation Builders Association's (ARTBA) "Student Transportation Video Contest." Sponsored by ARTBA's Research & Education Division (RED), the competition aims to raise awareness about infrastructure issues by challenging students to develop a brief video exploring a topic related to the U.S.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3p308y6 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

XL Specialized Trailers Announces New, Improved Warranty Policy

XL Specialized Trailers has introduced a new warranty policy: the 5-3-1 policy features full five-year structural coverage, full three-year paint coverage and full one-year coverage on parts and components. Full 5 Year Structural Coverage The new warranty policy is an enhancement to the previous policy.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/39YQ7xK via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Durante Rentals Continues Expansion With New Carmel, N.Y., Facility

Durante Rentals announced the grand opening of its new full-service rental facility located at 81 Commerce Drive in Carmel, N.Y. At 20,000 sq. ft., the new store is five times larger than its previous Carmel location and is its second location in Putnam County. The store is situated near the main thoroughfares of I-84, Route 52 and Route 311.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3oV1meU via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

NAPA Statement on the Confirmation of Pete Buttigieg as Secretary of Transportation

NAPA President and CEO Audrey Copeland issued the following statement on the confirmation of former South Bend, Ind., mayor Pete Buttigieg by the U.S. Senate by a vote of 86-13: "On behalf of the members of the National Asphalt Pavement Association, I want to extend our congratulations to Secretary Buttigieg on the bipartisan vote that confirmed his nomination as our nation's 18th Secretary of Transportation.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2N4tYVN via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ditch Witch JT28 Directional Drill Increases Power, Productivity for Maximum Jobsite Uptime

To help HDD contractors improve performance on fiber utility installation projects and other projects within compact job sites, Ditch Witch launched the JT28 directional drill. Designed as an upgraded replacement for the JT25 drill, the JT28 maintains its mid-size footprint while providing more power, improving performance and requiring fewer maintenance checks, according to the manufacturer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3ayB90H via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

VIDEO: Prinoth's M 450e-1090: Light, Efficient, Flexible

Prinoth is well-known for its crawler carriers but also manufactures a wide range of mulching equipment and carriers. As a cutting-edge company where the latest developments and innovations in agriculture and forest management are, Prinoth continuously invests in developing high quality products including the latest excavator attachment, the M450e-1090.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3tpnAsR via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Hon. William Everette Lewallen Memorial Bridge Gets Replacement

Clinton, Tenn., is getting a new bridge. Rather than replace the existing, aging truss bridge, Mark Nagi, Tennessee Department of Transportation community relations officer of Region 1 in eastern Tennessee, said "replacement was the preferred alternative to a restoration [or] repair for the crossing," in part because this option imposes a less significant impact on the motoring public, but also because a new bridge will enjoy a longer service life than a restored older bridge.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/39Q74KV via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Young Expert Leads N.C. Stream Restoration Construction

The practice of engineering stream and wetland restoration has been in use for thousands of years – ever since humans first realized they needed to keep their waterways healthy to drink and safe to travel upon. But doing so in an ecological sense using highly trained engineers and professionals is a relatively new discipline, one that has gained much more growth and prominence in the past several decades.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2YLB2sY via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Iconic Bridge Project in Tuscaloosa Nears Finish

An $83.4 million project featuring an iconic cable-stay arch bridge is nearing completion in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is overseeing the construction, which calls for additional lanes on Interstate 20/59, along with a single point urban interchange (SPUI) on McFarland Boulevard (U.S.-82) directly below the interstate.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2MyskvK via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Annual Florida Auctions Begin With Alex Lyon & Son

Alex Lyon & Son kicked of the 2021 Florida Auctions in Kissimmee, Saturday, Jan. 30 through Feb. 7. The sale was the venerable auctioneer's 28th annual and featured the finest equipment from some of the best rental fleets in the country including Ahern, Herc, Alta and United Rentals. By far the centerpiece of this year's sale was the auctioning of a1915 Bombardier Lear Jet 70 with 1,190 hours and 14-ft.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3pSAihQ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Trimble Introduces Next Generation of 3D Paving Control for Asphalt Pavers

Trimble introduced the Roadworks 3D paving control platform for asphalt pavers, the next-generation platform for 3D asphalt paving control systems. Trimble Roadworks is a highly accurate, automatic 3D screed control system that can significantly improve paving productivity and rideability by directly referencing the design rather than a surface or stringline to minimize asphalt usage, reduce waste and overruns and finish projects on time and under budget, according to the manufacturer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/39L2MEw via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Cleveland CEA Elects New Officers, Board Members

Construction Employers Association (CEA), a Cleveland-based trade association recently elected new officers and two new members to its board of directors. Dominic Ozanne of Ozanne Construction has been elected to serve as chairman of the board of directors. Turner Construction's Jason Jones is the immediate past chair.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3jh0n7q via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

VIDEO: Kenny — The Oldest Dozer Operator

As a young boy, Kenny Nichols was no stranger to hard work. His dad passed away in 1934, when Nichols was four years old, leaving the youngster, his mother and older siblings to eke out a living from the land during the Great Depression. It meant long days and back-breaking work with few rewards. Beginning of Caterpillar Love Affair One particular day, some 84 years ago, seven-year-old Nichols was on an errand, walking a county dirt road in rural Missouri, when a man driving a Caterpillar Ten crawler came down the way.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2O7mGRT via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Sennebogen Delivers Customized Port Solutions in Northern Germany

ATR Landhandel GmbH & Co. KG has invested in a new Sennebogen material handler at the Port of Husum in Germany for loading/unloading ships with feed, synthetic fertilizers and grain. This particular machine is bright red to match the company's colors, unlike the trademark green that you'll see on most Sennebogen products.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3cEf82U via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Connecticut Working to Bring State Pier Project on Budget

A Connecticut state official involved in planning for the reconstruction project at State Pier in New London said efforts are under way to keep the project on budget. Kosta Diamantis, deputy secretary of the Office of Policy and Management (OPM), addressed the Connecticut Port Authority (CPA) in January and fielded questions about the possibility of costs escalating for the $157 million project, which is being funded through a partnership by the state and joint venture partners Eversource and Ørsted.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2YEp8Rx via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Repairs to Four Delaware Water Gap Bridges to Begin in April

Parts of U.S. Highway 209 in far eastern Pennsylvania, the most heavily traveled road owned by the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, will be closed or have restricted traffic beginning in spring 2021 as improvements and upgrades are done on four bridge structures. The work will begin in April and take approximately a year to complete, according to park officials.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3pKg2ik via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Easing Missouri/Arkansas Border Bottleneck

Crews are working six days a week on a $70 million project that will complete the final 5 mi. of I-49 in Missouri between Pineville and the Missouri/ Arkansas border. When the I-49 Connector is completed, I-49 will stretch 290 mi. between Kansas City, Mo., and Fort Smith, Ark. "This is the last leg of Interstate 49 to be completed in Missouri," said Steve Campbell, southwest district engineer, Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT).... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2MMHfSO via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

West Virginia's King Coal Highway Project Progressing Toward Fall Finish

Motorists who travel Airport Road near Bluefield, W.V., on a regular basis have been able to get a first-hand look at the ongoing construction of the King Coal Highway. They have probably also noted there has been a significant uptick in work in that area in recent weeks. Construction on the new four-lane corridor's second bridge is now under way and visible to drivers as it is being developed off Airport Road.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2O5wJGX via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Hydroelectric Dam on Ohio River to Power Pa. County's Operations

A hydropower plant planned along the Ohio River will supply electricity for county-run buildings over the next few decades, Allegheny County, Pa., Executive Rich Fitzgerald said Jan. 27, promoting the move as a landmark environmental commitment. Under a 35-year agreement with Boston-based Rye Development, the western Pennsylvania county will buy renewable power from the 17.8-megawatt plant the company intends to build at the Emsworth Locks and Dams.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3oKRq7B via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Phillips Joins Aspen Equipment as New Territory Manager

Aspen Equipment announced that David Phillips will be joining the company as the truck equipment territory manager for Iowa and Nebraska. Phillips brings more than 10 years of experience to the position, selling sign trucks and boom trucks throughout the United States, Canada and Latin/South America.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3jll963 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Maine Legislator Announces New DOT Projects Worth $7M

As a part of the Maine Department of Transportation's three-year plan, Rep. Bill Pluecker, from Warren, announced on Jan. 28 that $7,341,000 worth of road and bridge construction will be coming to Appleton, Hope, Union and Warren. During 2021, Maine Route 105 will undergo maintenance to replacing culvert in various locations along the road in Appleton, Hope and Camden: Between Appleton and Camden, the work begins eight-tenths of a mile south of Searsmont Road and extends south 8.65 mi.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3pN0slN via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Minnesota's Bituminous Roadways Inc. Celebrates 75 Years in Business

Bituminous Roadways Inc. (BR), a Minnesota asphalt contractor, will celebrate 75 years in business this year. The company, which began with a three-man crew in 1946 and has grown to more than 200 employees during the 2020 paving season, has much to celebrate. "I am proud of the company, where we've come from and our future," said Kent Peterson, BR CEO/president.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3pMpG3Z via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company