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VIDEO: Hurricane Ida Rips Gaping Hole in MS Highway 26

Heavy rains from Hurricane Ida on the night of Aug. 30 caused a washout late on the night of Mississippi Highway 26, near Crossroads Road in George County, killing two people and injuring 10 others as of press time, the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) said. The collapse happened around 11 p.m., local time, according to the Jackson Clarion Ledger.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3DzejUg via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

MnDOT's 2020-21 Winter Costs Total $116M

The Minnesota Department of Transportation spent nearly $116 million dollars to clear roads during the 2020-21 winter season, according to a new MnDOT Winter Maintenance Report released Aug. 4. "From daily health screenings and mask-wearing to new cleaning and safety practices, we looked at every aspect of our snow and ice operations to help keep our employees safe at work and all Minnesotans safe on the roads," said Steve Lund, MnDOT state maintenance engineer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3BnG14m via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Foley Equipment Welcomes Michael Collins as New CFO

Foley Equipment announced on Aug. 18 the addition of new Chief Financial Officer Michael Collins. He will lead the dealer's finance functions and operations – including financial planning and analysis, accounting, tax and credit – as well as oversee the IT and enterprise process management teams.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3BsB1eN via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Springfield, Mass., Begins Repair, Upgrades to Watershops Pond Dam

The city of Springfield, Mass., announced in mid-August that it had contracted with two local companies to begin a $3.6 million project to repair and upgrade the Watershops Pond Dam at the historic former Springfield Armory manufacturing site. Norwood, Mass.-based GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc., a firm providing ecological, geotechnical, environmental, water and construction-management services, designed and provided permitting support for the major infrastructure project.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3Bx8yVp via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

NJ Eyes $16B Plan for Gates, Elevations to Alleviate Shore Flooding

New Jersey officials hope to slam the door on some of the worst flooding at the state's shore by building gates at the mouths of three inlets and in the middle of two bays that can be closed during severe storms. It is all part of a $16 billion plan that was unveiled Aug. 19 to lessen flooding in New Jersey's back bays.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3jwGXxb via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Contractors Association of Will & Grundy Counties Hosts Annual Steak Fry

The Contractors Association of Will & Grundy Counties (CAWGC) held its annual Steak Fry Aug. 19 at St. Joseph's Park in Joliet, Ill. More than 700 attended the event, which provided a perfect opportunity to catch up with old friends. The Jib Brothers played music from the 60s, 70s and 80s while contestants played in a bean bag tournament to raise money for charity.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3jCAWPT via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Atlas Copco Welcomes Bitting Electric Company as a Premier Dealer

Atlas Copco Power Technique welcomed Bitting Electric Company to its dealer network, effective immediately. Bitting Electric's focus is to be the premier dealer of mobile generators and light towers, offering sales, installation and service throughout North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. Since 1976, Bitting Electric has been offering electrical services and maintenance to North Carolina and its surrounding areas.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3sZAmyB via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

BHP, Caterpillar to Accelerate Development of Zero-Emissions Mining Trucks

BHP announced a partnership with Caterpillar Inc. to develop and deploy zero-emissions mining trucks at BHP sites to reduce operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This milestone is the result of more than 12 months of close collaboration between BHP and Caterpillar Inc. in analyzing energy demands and the options to apply this new technology on BHP sites.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3gKMT48 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Trimble Launches $200 Million Venture Fund

Trimble announced the creation of Trimble Ventures, a venture fund focused on investing in early and growth-stage innovative companies that align with Trimble's mission of transforming work in the agriculture, construction, geospatial and transportation industries. The fund will launch with $200 million allocated for investments and focus on companies with the potential for technology-enabled innovation and disruption in the digital transformation of the industries Trimble serves.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3ywsFB4 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Darryl Niven Named Vice President, General Manager of Terex Utilities

Terex Corporation announced that Darryl Niven has been appointed vice president and general manager of Terex Utilities, effective Aug. 30, 2021. Niven, a business and operations leader with more than three decades of experience leading global heavy manufacturing businesses, will report to John L. Garrison Jr., chairman, president and CEO of Terex Corporation, and will be based in Watertown, S.D., headquarters of Terex Utilities.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2UXZ8lY via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

University of Maryland Breaks Ground on New $116M Building With Colorful Chemistry Display

The University of Maryland (UM) held a groundbreaking ceremony Aug. 24 for a new $116 million, 105,000-sq.-ft. building that will serve the school's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. When finished, the College Park campus structure will provide space for research and innovations in fields like advanced materials, energy storage, nanoscience, quantum chemistry and drug discovery and delivery, according to the school.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2WuD57r via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Second Phase to Alleviate Traffic Bottleneck at Tennessee's I-75/I-24 Split Set for 2023

The initial phase of the now-$133.5 million improvement project at the infamous Interstate 75/Interstate 24 "Split" near the Tennessee-Georgia state line was officially completed on Aug. 19, but it has not answered all the interchange's problems yet. Traffic flow through the interchange southeast of Chattanooga is improved in most directions, but the ramp from northbound I-75 to westbound I-24 near East Ridge's Exit 1 still narrows from two lanes into one, which has been the situation throughout the six-decade life of the interchange.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3youGPP via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Komatsu FH100-160 Heavy-Duty Forklift Cycles Through Big Loads Quickly, Efficiently, Reliably

Built to enhance the bottom line, the new FH100-160-1 series of forklifts from Komatsu integrate components and technology proven over many years in their wheel loaders, bulldozers and excavators, and that dependable toughness makes them ideal for high cycle/heavy load applications. The hydrostatic drive system allows FH100-160 forklifts to shuttle continuously with virtually no wear on drive and brake components, meaning more uptime and reduced maintenance costs.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3ztXGqJ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Atlanta Area Mobile COVID-19 Unit Helps Vaccinate Construction Site Crews

A mobile COVID-19 vaccination unit in DeKalb County, Ga., was established this summer to visit businesses, work sites, churches or anywhere else that groups of people wanted to get the shots. A metro Atlanta construction company was among those utilizing the mobile service earlier in August, in the process making it easier for its employees to get the vaccine.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2WvjXWc via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Medical Center Surgical Tower Highlights Ongoing Construction at UNC

The University of North Carolina (UNC) campus in Chapel Hill may have looked a bit different to students and faculty upon their arrival in August for the fall semester, especially if they had not been on the grounds in more than a year due to the coronavirus. That is because new construction is under way, while other buildings were completed over the last year, according to The Well, Carolina's online news source for faculty and staff.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3jideI9 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mellott Invites Students to Attend Rocks Day Camp in Pa., Md.

Once in a while, a company has the chance to change lives or give back to its community, and nothing feels better than that. Mellott had the opportunity to do just that on July 16, 2021, when it invited a group of 11-to-15-year-olds to spend a day getting some hands-on experience crushing stuff, flying drones, welding and of course, chowing down on some pizza and wings.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2WqreXK via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Georgia Wants Time to Analyze $5B Jasper Ocean Terminal Deal with South Carolina

The Jasper Ocean Terminal (JOT), a long-planned $5 billion seaport expected to improve the economy of the rural South Carolina Lowcountry, is likely delayed again as Georgia officials want more time to consider whether to partner with Jasper County, S.C., on the project. The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) had until Sept.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3yk3xxl via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bronx Builders: Crews Constructing Universal Hip Hop Museum in New York

Designed to acknowledge and preserve the history of the genre's past, present and future, New York's Universal Hip Hop Museum (UHHM) will "inspire, empower and promote understanding" when it opens in the South Bronx in 2024. "This has been a long time in the making," said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., a self-described student of hip hop, who bought his first record, Run-DMC's Rock Box, in 1983.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3mCblbE via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Monroe Truck Equipment Announces New Commercial Division

Monroe Truck Equipment announced its new commercial division; this includes a dedicated sales team, a new commercial campus in Monroe, Wis., and updated branding to distinguish this division within the work truck industry. Monroe Truck Equipment is a truck equipment designer, manufacturer, upfitter and distributor.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3mAG8Wj via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Mulcher Helps Contractor Stack Deck in His Favor

Todd Hyatt is familiar with forestry mulchers, having used them on land clearing projects, pasture clearing and around his own property. They tackle brush as well as felled and standing trees, leaving a carpet of mulch in their wake. They are a good "go-to" tool for an aesthetically pleasing project.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3BkDvfr via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

AI Clearing Announces Strategic Global Partnership With Doosan Mobility Innovation

AI Clearing, a market leader in automated analytics for large-scale construction and infrastructure projects, today announced a global partnership with Doosan Mobility Innovation, Inc. (DMI), part of leading industrial corporation Doosan Group. The partnership will integrate AI Clearing's AI-powered construction progress monitoring capabilities into DMI's first-of-a-kind hydrogen-powered drone products to deliver granular visibility for large infrastructure projects.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/38do2B1 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Georgia 400 Toll Lanes Delayed by Unexpectedly High Contractor Bid

An effort to add toll lanes to Georgia Highway 400 in the Atlanta metro area hit a major roadblock Aug. 19 when the State Transportation Board rejected the only qualifying bid on the project. The 14-member board is governed by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). Board members agreed with the findings of an internal committee overseeing the bidding process that the bid submitted by the roadbuilding consortium MW 400 Partners was far more than the $1.7 billion GDOT had budgeted for the project.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2UMbWvI via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Three Years In, North Hero-Grand Isle Bridge Remains On Track

Three years into a $60 million project to replace the North Hero-Grand Isle bridge in Vermont, crews are pouring concrete with an eye toward building the new replacement drawbridge in the 2022. The bridge links two islands on Lake Champlain. Progress was slowed earlier by the unexpected discovery of hazardous contaminants, but the materials have been safely removed and work is back on track.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3sQJkxV via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

RIDOT Breaks Ground for Birch Swamp Road/Schoolhouse Road Project in Warren

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) broke ground Aug. 25 to start a pavement reclamation and reconstruction project for 2.6 mi. along Birch Swamp Road and Schoolhouse Road in Warren. The project will be complete in December of 2022. As part of this $6 million project, RIDOT also will replace the existing culverts with three 10 by 10 ft.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Wtuem8 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Helping Nature Look 'Perfect' for Instagram

This year, now, more than ever, the warm weather has brought out the desire to be outdoors, breathe in the fresh air, and enjoy nature and the scenery and colors that come with it. Social media immortalizes every experience. After months of being cooped up inside and seeing the same four walls, there's now a flood of selfies where people are surrounded by plant life and beautiful views.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3Bch9fX via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Hyundai Construction Adds Tri State Equipment to Distribution Network

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas announced the expansion of its North American authorized dealer network with the addition of Tri-State Equipment Rentals. Tri-State has been providing construction equipment in the southwest since 2007. With the addition of this new dealership, Hyundai's North American network now includes more than 80 dealerships operating in more than 180 locations, offering sales, service and parts for the full line of Hyundai excavators, wheel loaders, compaction rollers and other construction equipment.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3zlC4MU via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Whitfield Quickly Climbs Corporate Ladder at MB America

As Regan Whitfield sat in her office at the MB America Inc. headquarters in Reno, Nev., she reflected back on her short yet impactful journey as she climbed her way up the company ladder. What started out as a career as a telemarketer of MB Crusher, the Italian manufacturer of crusher buckets, four short years ago has now turned into the prominent role of CEO, a title she earned in January 2021.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3zw6e0l via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Vantage Auctions Hosts First Post-Pandemic, Live Sale

Vantage Auctions returned to its first in-person, live auction since the onset of COVID-19 in early 2020. This $5,00,000 auction was held on July 24, 2021, where bidders were welcomed onsite to inspect the equipment, as well as to bid live at the event, while others were still able to bid virtually. Robert LaMarsh, president of Vantage Auctions, had great expectations for this first in-person auction in 17 months, and this one did not disappoint.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2WqQrRt via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Skanska USA Names Nystrom to Vice President of Operations

Skanska, a leading construction and development firm, has named Brad Nystrom to vice president of operations of its civil division on the West Coast. In his new role, Nystrom will help lead civil operations and business planning in California and Washington. He also will support new, high-profile projects and business pursuits in the western United States"For the last 19 years, Brad has been a crucial member of the operations team, working diligently to support our many businesses across the board," said Mike Aparicio, executive vice president of Skanska USA.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3BbfKpN via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Industry Awaits Its Trillion-Dollar Infrastructure Plan

The $1.2 trillion bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act opens the federal wallet to massive road, bridge, water, utility and broadband projects for years to come. But is the construction industry as a whole prepared to solve the country's infrastructure challenges in the turmoil of longtime labor shortages, gouging materials prices and the scarcity of heavy machinery?"The interesting thing about the construction workforce is that they're transient," David Martin, president of the Arizona Chapter of the AGC told a local radio station.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3knLstp via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Deutz Corporation to Add Power Center in Las Vegas

Deutz Corporation will be adding another Deutz Power Center, this time in Las Vegas. The new location will be called Deutz Power Center West. "Since we launched the Deutz Power Center concept back in 2014, our OEM partners and end user customers have really embraced it and made it a big success," said Dominick A.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3yi5b2y via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

All-New Tadano GTC-1600 Tele-Boom Crawler Crane

The Tadano Group announced the launch of its all-new 160 ton tele-boom crawler crane: the Tadano GTC-1600. Filling a gap in the telescopic boom crawler market, the Tadano GTC-1600 brings a 160 ton capacity solution to the lifting industry with more than 200 ft. of main boom length and out-of-level operation on slopes up to 4 degrees.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2WgkGuZ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bridge Construction On I-35 Critical to Texas' Livelihood

Construction crews from the Dan Williams Company are well on their way to completing a crucial project that will largely benefit Texas and surrounding areas. The project – overseen by the Texas Department of Transportation – involves replacing the existing two-way bridge at I-35 and Ronald Reagan Boulevard (Theon Road) with two new one-way east and westbound bridges.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3sPBrsO via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Cat 777G Water Solutions Truck Offers Smarter, Sustainable Way to Water

At mining and quarry sites, haul road dust can take a toll on safety and productivity, leading to a continuous struggle to balance dust suppression with overwatering. Built on the proven Cat 777G truck platform, the new Cat 777G Water Solutions truck offers mining and quarry operations an innovative and smarter water truck to help control haul road dust.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2XRk5A9 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

AOMS Technologies Introduces LumiNode Plus Concrete Sensing Solution

AOMS Technologies, a leader in advanced IoT sensing solutions for construction and industrial applications, has launched the LumiNode Plus concrete sensing solution, the company's newest addition to its LumiCon Smart Construction Platform product suite. LumiNode Plus is an all-new advanced wireless sensing solution for the concrete industry that offers direct cloud connectivity, enabling instant streaming of concrete temperature and maturity data directly to the cloud without the need for extra devices such as network gateways, repeaters or signal boosters.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3kq3b37 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

NTEA Announces Cancellation of 2021 Truck Product Conference

Following extensive and careful deliberation, NTEA and its board of directors made the difficult decision to cancel its 2021 Truck Product Conference, given the significant constraints the commercial vehicle technical community is currently facing. "Truck Product Conference is purposefully designed to connect chassis OEMs with equipment manufacturers and distributors for important technical insights to help the upfitting process," said NTEA Board Chair Jon Sievert, president – work truck solutions at Douglas Dynamics Inc.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3B08k8W via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Vita Inclinata Ships Its First System to HOLT Crane & Equipment

Vita Inclinata, developer and producer of helicopter and crane load stabilization and precision hardware, has shipped its first system to HOLT Crane & Equipment (HOLT), a provider of heavy equipment, service and parts. The system – the Vita Load Pilot, part of the Vita Lifting System family – departed Vita Headquarters in Broomfield, Colo., for a 1,000 mi.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3BnjIvV via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Weyerhaeuser Grant Provides Mobile Classroom for Forestry

Due to a pair of grants from Weyerhaeuser, Louisiana Tech's Forestry program just got an upgrade and became more easily mobile. The Weyerhaeuser Community Grants were awarded to the Forestry Program in December 2019 for the creation of a mobile classroom. Despite the pandemic that altered travel last year and an ice storm in February of this year that cancelled what was to be the classroom's inaugural field trip, the classroom, equipment, trailer and field supplies are now a reality and very much in use.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/38gUp1H via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Butler Ag Equipment Announces Expansion

Butler Machinery Company President Twylah Blotsky announced the company's plans for aggressive growth through spring 2022 with the purchase of existing buildings in both Watertown, S.D., and Sidney, Mont. – a brand new territory for Butler – and a new building in Kearney, Neb. With these expansion plans come many job opportunities at these locations, and throughout the company, as the need to add team members is a top priority to support the growth strategy.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3B08dKy via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

How SoCal Family Land Development Biz Succeeds From the Ground Up

The average person doesn't think twice about what is underneath their feet as they walk along a sidewalk, across the street or through a parking lot. The team at T.O. Development does. Thirty years ago, David Rowland and his wife, Janice, moved from Anchorage, Alaska, to San Diego, Calif., and founded T.O.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3DbWUkh via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Doosan to Showcase Mini Excavators at 2021 Rental Show

Doosan Infracore North America LLC will display two mini excavators ideally suited for rental customers during the 2021 American Rental Association (ARA) annual trade show and convention. This year's ARA Show is Oct. 17 to 20 in Las Vegas. The Doosan exhibit space is 633 in the South Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3zewZWF via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Freije & Freije Auctioneers Partners With Jeff Martin Auctioneers

Freije & Freije Auctioneers, a fourth-generation auction firm specializing in the sale of heavy construction /agricultural equipment, automobiles, and related assets at auction located in Clayton, Ind., (near Indianapolis) announced a strategic partnership with Jeff Martin Auctioneers Inc. of Brooklyn, Miss.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2WlBGPS via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ponsse Manufactures 17,000th Forest Machine

The 17,000th Ponsee forest machine has rolled off the production line in Vieremä. The milestone machine, a Ponsee Elk built in mid-August, will start its career in the hands of Kuusmoto Oy. "It is a special privilege to hand over the 17,000th Ponsee machine to the Finnish Kuusmoto Oy. I wish to thank Kuusmoto for their trust and fantastic cooperation as we continue our journey together," said Sales, Service and Marketing Director Marko Mattila.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3mqCP3T via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

PG&E to Bury 10,000 Mi. of Power Lines in California

Pacific Gas & Electric plans to bury 10,000 mi. of its power lines in an effort to prevent its fraying grid from sparking wildfires when electrical equipment collides with millions of trees and other vegetation across drought-stricken California. The daunting project aims to bury approximately 10 percent of PG&E's distribution and transmission lines at a projected cost of $15 billion to $30 billion, based on how much the process currently costs.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3krEjbA via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction Crews Reach Milestone at Colman Dock

Construction crews working for the Washington Department of Transportation recently reached a milestone at Colman Dock. On Aug. 13, crews placed the final 15-ton pre-cast concrete panel on the new trestle, providing a second route for drivers exiting vessels from Bremerton or Bainbridge Island. Setting the final panel allows crews to place concrete and complete the trestle portion of the project.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3yiWuop via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Oregon OSHA Launches Free Training to Contractors

A new online video training course developed by Oregon OSHA is intended to help employers and workers in the construction industry meet the requirements of the agency's fall protection standards. The free course features insights from industry leaders, along with practical demonstrations, a review of relevant requirements and a discussion of terms and processes related to fall protection in the industry.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3ydAsnk via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Production Starts at Komatsu's New Factory in Northern Sweden

Forest machine production will soon begin at Komatsu Forest's newly built factory outside Umeå in northern Sweden. Here, assembly will take place on a single production line, around which the flows of both materials and people are optimized and automated to ensure high product quality and a high level of customer service.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3kj2997 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Oregon Logging Conference Foundation Hands Out Round of Student Scholarships

More than $40,000 in financial assistance has been awarded to 20 students by the Oregon Logging Conference Foundation (OLCF). Each of those recipients represents the next generation of those who will carry on in the logging and forestry industry. Each student qualified to receive this financial assistance to support them in their educational pursuits.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2WiIxcX via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

FTA Announces $59.9 Million Grant for Seattle Project

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) recently announced a construction grant award of $59.9 million to the city of Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) for the Madison Street Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project in Seattle, Wash. The 2.3-mi. BRT line will provide fast, frequent, reliable and safe public transportation along Madison Street, improving connections between key destinations in downtown Seattle and densely populated neighborhoods in the surrounding area.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3zecB81 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mississippi to Complete I-20 Bridge Replacement, I-55 Junction in 2022

Mississippi is planning to complete two big highway projects in Rankin County – the $253 million expansion and overhaul of 7.5 miles of U.S. Highway 49, and the $42 million replacement of the bridges at the junction of Interstates 20 and 55 in the state capital city of Jackson – during the summer of 2022.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3AZtt34 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Infrastructure Bill Spurs Construction Projects in Idaho

U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) released the following statement after voting in support of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which the Senate passed by a 69-30 vote:"The bipartisan legislation we passed today makes investments in traditional, hard infrastructure projects to help keep pace with Idaho's rapid growth.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/38oKxU1 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Contractors to Be Chosen for Seven Florida Road Projects Left in Limbo

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will soon choose a new general contractor to complete the diverging diamond interchange at Interstate 75 and Florida State Road 56 in Pasco County town of Wesley Chapel. The deadline for receiving new bids closed the third week in August. The original $33 million project near Tampa is one of seven central Florida road projects that were left unfinished by the construction company in charge of the work when it announced that it was closing its business in July, noted the Tampa Bay Times.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3DgXFIL via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Bridge for Washington's SR 169 to Open During Summer '22

Nature has mostly reclaimed the old State Route 169 in the Black Diamond Natural Area of Maple Valley. The south end of the roadway's old pavement is obvious, but it quickly fades as moss, grass and even trees have sprouted where cars once drove. A Washington State Department of Transportation project to improve fish passage in Ravensdale Creek will temporarily repossess this roadway before permanently giving it back to nature when a new bridge for SR 169 opens in summer 2022.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3moAuq6 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

J. Stout Auctions Shifts Business Model By Building Studio During Pandemic

During the course of the past 18 months, many companies have needed to evolve and adapt to a new business landscape caused by the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 has forced many professionals, companies and business owners to think differently about the future and to find ways to pivot in a new direction to keep their bottom line sustainable.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3gvBJQp via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Rebuild SoCal Partnership Applauds Infrastructure Report

Rebuild SoCal Partnership (RSCP) applauded a first-of-its-kind report that finds that upcoming spending on federal, state and local transportation infrastructure will generate nearly $200 billion in economic activity in California annually over the next decade and will support 700,000 jobs per year. According to the report, in the next 10 years government investments in California's transportation infrastructure will grow from $40.4 billion in 2021 to $52.6 billion in 2030.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3B3f3io via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Brandeis Machinery Expands Reach into West Virginia

Brandeis Machinery, headquartered in Louisville, Ky., has been named the authorized Komatsu distributor in eight counties in the western region of West Virginia. The counties of Wayne, Lincoln, Mingo, Logan, Boone, Wyoming, Mcdowell and Mercer will now be serviced by Brandeis Machinery out of the Stanville, Ky., branch location.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2XKZD3T via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Deere Acquires Three Excavator Plants

John Deere announced it has agreed with Hitachi Construction Machinery to end the Deere-Hitachi joint venture manufacturing and marketing agreements. John Deere and Hitachi will enter into new license and supply agreements, which will enable John Deere to continue to source, manufacture and distribute the current lineup of Deere-branded excavators in the Americas.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3jcesVE via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

A Gondola Across the Potomac From Georgetown to Rosslyn Could Be Built

For almost 10 years, the District of Columbia has talked about the possibility of building a gondola system to carry people over the Potomac River between Rosslyn, Va., and Washington, D.C.'s Georgetown neighborhood. Once left for dead, the idea is again gaining attention, according to the Washington Post.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3mrzgdM via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction Crews Installing New Water Mains in Downtown Dover, N.H.

Downtown Dover, N.H., is the scene of two large construction projects this summer, the second of which will begin in early September. Both enterprises are designed to replace aging water mains in the town, but traffic congestion due to the work has caused headaches for drivers trying to navigate through the area.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3iXePTM via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Husqvarna Construction Opens Two New Service Centers

Husqvarna Construction has opened two new service center locations, one in Knoxville, Tenn., the other in Folcroft, Pa. These new service centers are located where Husqvarna can accommodate the most customers and offer service-minded, knowledgeable teams that provide world-class service and support, the company said.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3gdupJ6 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Doosan Infracore Sale to Hyundai Heavy Industries Holdings Co.

Aug. 19 is the official close and completion date of Doosan Infracore sale to Hyundai Heavy Industries Holdings Co. (HHIH). Doosan Infracore will become a subsidiary of the newly created Hyundai Genuine (HG) group alongside Hyundai Construction Equipment (HCE) as two independent construction equipment companies under HHIH.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3ANbUDg via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Hitachi Construction Machinery Dissolves Joint Venture With John Deere

Hitachi Construction Machinery (HCM) and Deere have announced plans to dissolve their joint venture in the Americas. The dissolution will be completed Feb. 28, 2022. At the same time, HCM is announcing that HCMA will assume all product and service operations for the Americas in spring 2022. HCMA will continue to be a wholly owned subsidiary of the Hitachi Construction Machinery Group.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3sAaY2i via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Updates to Grove TMS9000-2 Truck Crane Add More Power, Faster Setup

Manitowoc's 115 ton capacity Grove TMS9000-2 has been a firm favorite in the truck-mounted crane market ever since its launch in 2017. Now, boasting an extra 25 bhp and a series of design improvements that have enhanced operator comfort, reduced machine weight and improved the setup process, that dominance looks set to continue, the manufacturer said.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3y0Znu9 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Miami-Based Contractor Thrives Through DIY Approach

Growing up around the construction industry, Sam LoBue learned the value of hard work and initiative at an early age. At 18 years old, LoBue founded his own construction company, Downrite Engineering Corp. , and has spent the last 40 years building it into one of the largest contractors in Florida. "I was raised laying asphalt for my uncle's paving company," said LoBue.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3y26tyn via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Big Onsite, Online Turnout Marks Joey Martin Auctioneers Sale in Carrollton

Joey Martin Auctioneers was back at its Carrollton, Ga., permanent sales site on Aug. 11 for another hot Georgia sale. A great turnout of onsite bidders came out to see a tremendous selection of machines representing the heavy earthmoving, paving, trucking and transportation industries. As always, the sale also attracted a sizable online presence as well.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3D1EKBK via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Johnson Brothers Crew Widens Louisiana's I-10 Freight Corridor

About one year into a $152 million Louisiana I-10 widening project, contractors are preparing the site for the replacement of the longest bridge on the project. The major I-10 project runs from the Texas state line to east of Vinton, La., and will widen 10.5 mi. of I-10 from four to six lanes. There are currently two lanes in each direction, which will be expanded to three.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3AY7Q3g via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

U.S. Navy Orders $1.7B in Dry Dock Upgrades at Portsmouth, Maine, Shipyard

As a major step in its two-decade plan to upgrade and modernize its shipyard capacity and capability, the U.S. Navy has awarded a hefty construction contract for a multi-mission dry dock at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) in Kittery, Maine. The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Mid-Atlantic, based in Norfolk, Va., awarded a $1.73 billion firm-fixed-price contract for construction of the dry dock to 381 Constructors, an Omaha, Neb.-based joint venture of The Industrial Company (TIC), a Kiewit subsidiary, with Cianbro Corp., located in Pittsfield, Maine, and The Middlesex Corp., of Littleton, Mass.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3iYSeWJ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Another Affordable Housing Project in New York City Started This Summer

A new affordable housing project in Brooklyn's Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood has begun construction, one of several to break ground this summer in New York City's outer boroughs. Each are part of a public-private collaboration between the city and for-profit developers. Atrium at Sumner is located on Marcus Garvey Boulevard between Park Avenue and Myrtle Avenue on the New York City Housing Authority's (NYCHA) Sumner Houses campus.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Xwx4XO via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Shelling, Storage Plant to Be Boon for Atmore's Economy

Much like the tiny seedlings that rise from the soil, an $87 million peanut shelling and storage plant is emerging in Atmore, Ala. The facility, encompassing more than 400,000 sq. ft., is scheduled to begin operations in December 2021 and should be fully complete by January 2022. "There will be somewhere around 350 jobs, direct and indirect, and that will have a big impact on Atmore's economy," said Atmore Mayor Jim Staff.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2W8b7O6 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Curry Supply Co. Hires Esber Nassif as Senior Director of Supply Chain

Curry Supply Company announced that Esber Nassif has joined the company as senior director of supply chain. In this new role, Nassif is responsible for the company's overall supply chain operations, including purchasing and inventory of materials, managing vendor relationships and development, inbound and outbound logistics, and Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3D3WjRx via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Turner Construction Company Announces the Inaugural 'Construction Inclusion Week'

Turner Construction Company announced that the company is a founding member of Construction Inclusion Week and will participate in the inaugural industry-wide event taking place on construction sites and offices Oct. 18 to 22, 2021. With the theme, "Building the Foundation for Inclusion," Construction Inclusion Week events will promote the right environment on construction sites and encourage action to advance diversity, equity and inclusion.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Wafs3v via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

U.S. Rep. Balderson Visits Screen Machine

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and Screen Machine Industries hosted United States Congressman Troy Balderson (R-Ohio) for a special I Make America event in Etna, Ohio. The event highlighted the importance of American equipment manufacturing and celebrated the men and women who work hard every day to build a better and brighter future for themselves and their communities.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3AMgzp0 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Manitowoc Agrees to Acquire Aspen Equipment

The Manitowoc Company Inc. , a global manufacturer of cranes and lifting solutions, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all the assets of Aspen Equipment, Co. , a diversified crane dealer and a final-stage, purpose-built work truck upfitter, for approximately $51 million.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3ARDUFR via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction on MD Highway 39 Bridge Should Be Done by End of 2021

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) reported that construction of the Hutton Road (MD Highway 39) bridge over the Youghiogheny River in the town of Crellin has surpassed the 60 percent mark, with full completion expected by the end of the year. The project is part of Maryland Gov.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2XI93gN via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Skid Steer Prices Up 30 Percent in U.S. According to Ritchie Bros. August Market Trends Report

Ritchie Bros. ' August Market Trends Report continues to show positive pricing trends across all its equipment indexes, with truck tractor prices up 31 percent in the United States, while medium earthmoving and vocational trucks are up 27 percent and 26 percent respectively (for the three months ending July 31, 2021).... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3k4d7PU via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Case to Host Live Virtual Event on Construction Equipment in Agriculture

Case Construction Equipment has announced that the next CASE LIVE virtual event will focus on construction equipment in agriculture, and will be held on Sept. 1 at 10 a.m. Central. Case experts will look at equipment used extensively in agricultural applications – such as skid steers, compact track loaders and wheel loaders (compact and full-sized) – and discuss the factors, options and features that affect machine selection and performance.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37RxDO1 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Henry Bros LLC: XL Specialized 120 Hydraulic Gooseneck Trailer Delivers

When it comes to job site equipment, a trailer that can adapt to many shapes and sizes is a game changer. Micheal Hulinsky of Henry Bros LLC can attest. After nine months with the XL 120 hydraulic gooseneck trailer, Hulinsky couldn't ask for better results. Located in Casper, Wyo., Hulinsky hauls scrapers, dozers, rock beds for mines and more.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3gh4SyC via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

LiuGong North America Appoints Industry Veteran, Andrew Ryan New President

LiuGong North America (LGNA) announced the appointment of Andrew Ryan as president of LiuGong North America, effective Aug. 16, 2021. Ryan has 25 years of experience in the construction equipment industry. While at Caterpillar, he served in senior roles spanning machine marketing, dealer administration, rental and aftermarket parts.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Uxypwy via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Historic Montauk Point Lighthouse Restoration Gets Boost From Businesses, Foundations, Individuals

The Montauk Point Lighthouse, in Montauk, N.Y., will expand the scope of its tower restoration project due to an outpouring of donations and grants, which has exceeded initial fundraising goals. "We have been overwhelmed by the support of businesses and individuals in the community – and beyond," said Nick Racanelli, board member of the Montauk Historical Society (MHS), the nonprofit organization that owns the lighthouse, and chair of its Capital Campaign Committee.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3srfG2h via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Cervus Equipment Corp. Agrees to Be Acquired by Brandt Tractor

Cervus Equipment Corporation has entered into an arrangement agreement pursuant to which Brandt Tractor Ltd. will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of the company, excluding those held by Brandt, for $19.50 per share in cash (the "consideration"), valuing Cervus at approximately $302 million on an equity value basis (the "transaction").... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3yZfERD via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Product Showcase: Offering New Value, Performance

CrossTrac Equipment is focused on delivering machine solutions for loggers that maximize value, performance and reliability. The company said it has established a strong leadership position with innovative products, and backs them up with product support that understands the unique needs of loggers. New Value, PerformanceCrossTrac also is a strong supporter of Great Lakes manufacturing.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3AJIB4u via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Backing the Red, Felling Trailers Announces 2021 Trailer for a Cause Auction Dates

Felling Trailers Inc. is conducting its ninth annual online auction of an FT-3 drop deck utility trailer to benefit a non-profit organization. Minnesota Fire Fighters Foundation is the 2021 recipient. Felling Trailers wants to help generate awareness about the hidden health dangers and cancer risks firefighters face while serving and beyond.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3CZ10Mv via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

AGC of Minnesota Sells Out Annual Golf Tournament

The weather cooperated as AGC of Minnesota hosted its annual Golf Tournament on Aug. 6 at Keller Golf Course in Maplewood, Minn. The sold-out event provided those in the industry the opportunity to connect with peers and enjoy a day on the course. This year's scholarship winners were announced during the tournament.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3mdBzkh via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Wisconsin Addresses Congestion With Priority Beltline Project

In an effort to improve the existing system while evaluating comprehensive, long-term beltline plans, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is overseeing a $45 million project that began in 2018 with planning and design work. The sustainability of U.S. 12/18 in Madison, Wis., is considered critical to south-central Wisconsin and is a priority for WisDOT.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2W8NUew via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

VIDEO: Wingra Stone Co. — Serving Wisconsin for Nearly 100 Years

Few companies survive nearly 100 years, especially considering the severe economic downturns of the last century: the Great Depression; the tumultuous construction market of the late 1970s and early 1980s; and the Great Recession of 2008. Wingra Stone Company made it through all of those – as well as the good times – by adjusting its operations and making strategic moves as needed.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3iV4ZSo via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Case, Progressive Tractor & Implement Provide Equipment for Team Rubicon Operator Training

Case Construction Equipment and its dealer Progressive Tractor & Implement provided two compact track loaders and grapple buckets for a recent heavy equipment operator training event at the George W. Pirtle Scout Reservation in Gary City, Texas. The training event elevated five members of Team Rubicon's heavy equipment group to HEO2 status and another member to instructor level within the organization.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2XrZS3F via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Illinois Equipment Distributors Celebrates 70 Years as Eyes, Ears of Construction Equipment Dealers Industry

Industry associations exist to benefit association members – and the pooled energy of its members is what makes an association work. This synergy has worked for Illinois Equipment Distributors for 70 years. The challenge now is maintaining the mutually beneficial relationship in a changing heavy equipment industry.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37TPpQB via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

O&G Holds 7th Annual Retiree Picnic

O&G Industries (O&G) recently held its 7th annual retiree picnic in Waterbury, Conn. The event was attended by 190 – combining for over 2,800 years of service. Just two years shy of the company's 100th anniversary, the picnic was highlighted by retiree Tony Damiano, who retired with 55 years of service – the longest single employee tenure.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3CVVWsn via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Fontaine Releases California-Legal Xcalibur Extendable Platform Trailers

Fontaine Heavy-Haul, a leader and innovator in the lowbed and extendable trailer industries, has introduced 53 ft. Xcalibur extendable trailers that are California legal. "We listened to our customers and responded with four 53 ft. California legal models offering a choice of spring or air suspension with tandem or tridem axles," explained Todd Anderson, VP sales and marketing.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3xXtVwI via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Rock Machinery Co. LLC Hires Bud Fontana as Mining Account Manager

Rock Machinery Co. LLC, a distributor of processing equipment and parts for the mining, aggregate and recycling industries, announced its recent hire of Bud Fontana, who joins the company as the mining account manager. Based in Hibbing, Minn., Fontana will cover the Minnesota Iron Range in his territory.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3iUnsyn via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Komatsu D475A-8 Mining Dozer Delivers More Production, Longer Life

On mining sites, support machines, like dozers, can directly impact productivity by keeping blasting, loading and dump areas clean, enabling loading and hauling equipment to work more efficiently. If your operation needs a versatile mining dozer that can go from ripping solid rock to cleaning up around the dragline, take a look at the new Komatsu D475A-8.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3snRNIK via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

VIDEO: Sakrete Launches Concrete Combat Competition Gameshow

Sakrete, part of Oldcastle APG, has introduced the first ever concrete game show, with the same reality TV show feel and spirit of competition seen on Iron Chef, Forged in Fire and Dirty Jobs. Now, the dramatic elements of those classic shows are combined in a knock-down, drag-out concrete battle royale: Sakrete's Concrete Combat, available on YouTube.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37OsE0f via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Soil Connect Adds Quick eTickets to E-Ticketing Platform

Soil Connect has added Quick eTickets to its popular e-ticketing platform, eTickets. Quick eTickets is a new feature that allows truck drivers to easily create new tickets in real-time on an as-needed basis – simplifying the process and eliminating the need for extra time and administrative expenses.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37OA5ov via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

LBX Receives 'Lowest Cost of Ownership Award'

New England-based heavy equipment dealer Chadwick-BaRoss Inc. congratulated LBX Company and its Link-Belt excavators for receiving the Lowest Cost of Ownership Award in the Large Crawler Excavator category from EquipmentWatch. Award winners were announced at a press conference during the recent 2021 World of Concrete trade show in Las Vegas.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3iVeDEx via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Beam Delivery Begins for Central Tri-State Tollway Bridge

Transport and delivery of bridge beams are under way for the Illinois Tollway's new southbound Mile Long Bridge on the Central Tri-State Tollway (I-294). Delivery of new concrete and steel beams for the $500 million Mile Long Bridge Project is anticipated to continue through early 2022. As part of the $4 billion Central Tri-State Tollway Project, the Illinois Tollway is reconstructing the Mile Long Bridge that carries up to 150,000 vehicles daily over two major railroads; the Des Plaines River; the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal; the Illinois and Michigan Canal; local roads; and over several major distribution centers.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3g8V0a4 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Yanmar America Distributor Expands Territory Into Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska

Yanmar America announced Yanmar Power Solutions distributor Crosspoint Power & Refrigeration LLC has expanded its coverage territory to Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska, effective Aug. 1, 2021. Crosspoint also covers Illinois, Indiana, West Virginia, Kentucky and Tennessee. Yanmar Power Solutions relies on its distributor network to cover sales, parts and service for Yanmar industrial engines, generators and pumps for North America.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2W40vjr via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Job Site Now Available in JLG 'Access Your World' Virtual Experience

JLG Industries Inc. announced that a new job site is now live within the "Access Your World" virtual experience. This third virtual environment features finish and maintenance work taking place within an office environment. It includes a wide range of content on JLG products, including low-level access, scissor lifts, atrium lifts and the JLG Augmented Reality App, for site visitors to navigate – at any time, from anywhere, at each individual user's own pace.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3sppXvG via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

AEM Elects AgriSync's Casey Niemann to Ag Sector Board

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has elected Casey Niemann, president and CEO of West Des Moines, Iowa-based AgriSync, to its Ag Sector Board as its newest member. "Casey will bring a great perspective of experience from both the ag technology and startup business community to the AEM Ag Sector Board," said AEM President Dennis Slater.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3m6J1hf via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

OSU Taps Walsh/Turner JV for New $1.79B Medical Center

As work continues on Ohio State University's new Wexner Medical Center Inpatient Hospital, construction crews are ready for some challenges. The new $1.79 billion center, the largest single facilities project ever undertaken by the university, will connect to the James Cancer Hospital, and do so while the James center remains open.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3mcdI4r via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Metso Outotec Continues to Provide Mining Industry Particle Ore Sorting Solutions Supported by TOMRA Technology

Metso Outotec and TOMRA Mining have agreed to continue the non-exclusive cooperation to supply particle ore sorting solutions for the mining and metallurgical industries. The collaboration expands Metso Outotec's and TOMRA's capability to offer leading-edge solutions that help increase the overall value of ore deposits by reaching new levels of energy efficiency and productivity, decreasing costs and extending the life of mining operations.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3CTV1Zg via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Champion Iron Signs Letter of Intent With Caterpillar for Advanced Drilling Technologies at Bloom Lake Mine

Champion Iron Limited has signed a Letter of Intent with Caterpillar Inc. to implement artificial intelligence based Advanced Drilling Technologies (the "Technologies") on Cat equipment at its Bloom Lake Mine. The project will progressively implement a remote-controlled, semi-autonomous and fully autonomous Cat electric drilling fleet, utilizing the Technologies engineered, designed and/or integrated by Caterpillar.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3iR0W9G via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

DICA Outrigger, Crane Pads Now Used Worldwide

DICA recently closed a historic sale in Antarctica to the United States Antarctic Program (USAP). With this purchase, DICA's outrigger pads and crane pads are now in use on all seven continents and in more than 50 countries around the world. USAP – which supports the Antarctic Treaty, a conservation effort to protect native plants, animals and their habitats – purchased a set of SafetyTech outrigger pads.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3mbTNTd via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Liebherr USA Co. Launches Partnership With Advance Technical Institute

Liebherr USA Co. launched a new partnership with local Virginia Beach company Advanced Technology Institute (ATI). In this partnership, Liebherr USA Co. will host up to six students each year who are attending ATI in the heavy vehicle technology program, studying to be service technicians. ATI's heavy vehicle technology program offers diesel repair training in a hands-on shop environment where students have the opportunity to work on manual and automatic engines ranging from 400 to 12,000 lbs., developing skills that could lead to a rewarding career as a heavy equipment or diesel mechanic.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37NJqg9 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

A Look at Industry Trends in Concrete Paving

From new technology and safety enhancements to shortages in the workforce and supply chain, the construction industry is consistently evolving in response to developments and challenges in the marketplace. Concrete paving is no different. Just as contractors have been perfecting the art of placing and finishing concrete for years, their businesses are shaped by the market conditions around them.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3iSBKje via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Groundbreaking Held for Consolidated Early Learning Academy

A groundbreaking recently was held to kick off the Consolidated Early Learning Academy project in New Fairfield, Conn. This project consists of the construction of approximately 41,000 sq. ft. of building addition to an existing elementary school building as well as limited renovations and upgrades to corridors, vestibules and teaching spaces in the existing building.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3CRPP8n via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bergmann Adds C815s Water Truck to Product Line

Bergmann Americas' product line is a great addition and fit to expand the product offering of all dirt moving applications, especially when contractors are faced with soft conditions, slopes and tight work zones where production requirements are always thrown a curve ball. Bergmann Americas, with its North American headquarters in Spartanburg, S.C., is the North American importer of the Bergmann product line from Meppen, Germany.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3yRw7Hj via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

VIDEO: Florida A.I. Construction Tech Start-Up Announces Launch of Its First Estimating Product

Artificial Intelligence construction technology start-up Togal.ai has announced it will enter the marketplace in September. Following months of beta testing and sampling by more than two dozen general contractors and trade partners, Togal offers software that revolutionizes the estimating process in construction, according to the company.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37KyrEc via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ALL Family of Companies New Purchase Will Be Largest Crane in Fleet

Next spring, the ALL Family of Companies takes delivery of what will immediately become the largest crane in its fleet. The Liebherr LR 11000 lattice boom crawler boasts a 1,200-ton capacity and 551 ft. of main boom. It's expected to be in high demand across multiple markets served by ALL due to its versatility.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3yYHUny via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Earthborne Celebrates Upcoming Open House

On Aug. 31, Earthborne Inc. is hosting an open house and ribbon cutting for its brand new facility in Warrington, Pa. The day will be commemorated by an official dedication to its late founder and long-time owner, Rick Taylor. "Expanding our facility and capabilities was a dream of my dad's, and after many years of hard work we are so proud to bring it to life," said Doug Taylor, son of Rick Taylor and president of Earthborne Inc.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3iMPU5g via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ransome Demos Attachments at F&W Equipment

Ransome Attachments conducted an attachment demonstration at F&W Equipment Corporation on July 28, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The companies showed off Ransome's Exac-One mini mower, Exac-One Model PTO300 log grapple, Black Splitter S2 800 cone splitter, and Gyru-Star compact screening bucket, all of which are now available through F&W in its role as a stocking dealer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3xVmoP0 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

VIDEO: Scrap Simplicity — Atlas Helps Biz Boost Production

JFR Salvage Inc. recently purchased a new Atlas material handler from New Millennium Rentals, and the result is so far, so good. Joseph Raimo, president of JFR Salvage, based in Wind Gap, Pa., said the company was running a material handler by a different manufacturer and wanted a new one. "We started looking around and I saw this Atlas machine on the Internet," he said.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3ADICac via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mass.-Based Agresource Finds the 'Right Mix' for Custom-Made Engineered Soils

Agresource Inc., a Mass.-based corporation, has been doing business since 1984. It supplies services to municipal, industrial and commercial clients throughout the region by making compost from organic materials of many different varieties, including yard waste, food waste and other organic materials and making a variety of products, including compost and custom engineered soils.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3CHcKmO via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Topnet Live GNSS Network Expands to Meet Increased Digitalization Demands

Topcon Positioning Group announced an expansion of the Topnet Live Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) network of correction solutions to support today's work environments. The newly expanded global network now has more types of correction services and subscription options. This growth is a result of the increasing demand for digitalization in various industries including construction, surveying, machine control and agriculture.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3jOBEZ9 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Father Knows Best: Biz Founder Takes Iron Advice From Dad

In 2005, Jason Simmons was just a few years into building his entrepreneurial dream, D&S Landscaping of CNY. At this early state of his company's development, he was primarily focused on lawn care and property management. He also owned a tractor loader backhoe and regularly did septic repair and access work.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3AQF7xh via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Going Green On the Job Site

The coronavirus pandemic has changed a lot about how the construction industry operates these days. It's driven crew members further apart from one another. It's also clogged the flow and hiked the prices of construction materials. But, it's propelled sustainability to a place of higher priority on job sites.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3sa0Rkv via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Joseph T. Walsh III, CEO of J. Fletcher Creamer, Dies, 61

Joseph T. Walsh III, 61, of Shrewsbury, N.J., died suddenly at home on Aug. 2. He was a graduate of Red Bank Catholic High School and Northeastern University. A resident of Shrewsbury since 1991, Mr. Walsh was on the town zoning board for 10 years, and also served as an integral member of the Shrewsbury Recreation Committee and the Shrewsbury Youth Athletic Association.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3iEAobu via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Reading Anthracite Rolls Out Big Cats at Pennsylvania Mine

Earlier in 2021, Reading Anthracite Company purchased a Cat 6020B hydraulic mining shovel and two Cat 777G 100-ton haul trucks from Cleveland Brothers Equipment Company Inc. in order to develop its newest mine, Pine Knot, in Schuylkill County. "We decided to go with the 6020B for a multitude of reasons, but mainly for its efficiency and agility at this particular mine," said Vice President of Project Management and Logistics William Rich.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3xHrEWz via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

VIDEO: Reconstructing Philly's I-95

Some highway construction projects extend beyond the horizon, with right-of-way and paving crews transforming a whole countryside. In Philadelphia, the major reconstruction of an urban segment of Interstate 95 is measured in linear feet. Yet, the relatively short stretch of roadway encompasses a wide range of construction tasks.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3yTEpOQ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Planned $130M Manufacturing Facility in Opelika to Create 261 Jobs

The Opelika City Council unanimously approved a project agreement with Hanwha Cimarron LLC on Aug. 3 that will lead to the construction of a new $130 million manufacturing facility in the Northeast Opelika Industrial Park in Alabama. The new plant also will create a projected 261 jobs. The South Korean-based company produces carbon fiber-wrapped, high pressure hydrogen storage tanks.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37CDOoW via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Maryland Board of Public Works Votes to Advance New American Legion Bridge I-270 Traffic Relief Plan

The Maryland Board of Public Works voted to approve the Phase P3 Agreement for the New American Legion Bridge I-270 Traffic Relief Plan, clearing the way for predevelopment work to begin in collaboration with stakeholders and corridor communities prior to final design and construction. Accelerate Maryland Partners LLC (AM Partners), led by global toll road developers Transurban and Macquarie Capital, were selected by the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) as the Phase Developers in February 2021 to deliver 37 mi.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2VO2KqG via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Cortec Ecoline Lubricants Add New Dimension to Sustainable Forest

Concerns about environmental impact in the logging industry have led to sustainable forestry initiatives, practices and certifications. But one aspect that is not often thought of with respect to sustainable forestry is biobased lubrication of chainsaws and heavy equipment that do the work. Traditionally petroleum-based, most lubricants use non-renewable resources and leave behind pollutants if spilled on the ground.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3fVq5OB via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Alabama's McClellan Training Center Getting $31M Upgrade Project

Ground was broken July 29 for a new barracks complex at the Alabama Army National Guard's Fort McClellan Training Center, the first step in a $31 million modernization project. The construction at the Alabama National Guard (ALNG) facility, located in Aniston, will replace 15 World War II-era barracks and facilities with three new two-story barracks, two single-story barracks, two dining halls, two company administration buildings and a battalion headquarters building, totaling 107,812 sq.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3fWtoVP via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Advanced Infrastructure Technologies Celebrates Bridge Milestone

The city of Hampden, Maine DOT and Advanced Infrastructure Technologies (AIT) recently celebrated the installation of an innovative bridge and are awaiting the completion of the second bridge of its kind in the coming months. The Grist Mill Bridge spans the Souadabscook Stream in Hampden and was heralded with a ribbon-cutting following the December opening.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3ySkCjb via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Volvo Construction Equipment Recognizes Ascendum Machinery With Warranty Award

Volvo CE dealer Ascendum Machinery has been recognized with the 2020 Best Performing Warranty Administration Team Award from Volvo – the first awarded in North America. Warranty reviews happen on a periodic basis, covering all the processes within Volvo's warranty program – everything from on-time submissions, claim quality, parts returns and more.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3lTEej2 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Lake Erie Portable Screeners Lands Contract With Dept. of Defense

Lake Erie Portable Screeners, manufacturer of the Pitbull line of portable, heavy-duty screeners and material processing equipment, has been awarded a contract with the U.S. Department of Defense under the Heavy Equipment Procurement Program. "We're pleased that the government has reviewed our screening equipment and has formally recognized the quality and serviceability of Lake Erie Portable Screeners' machines in issuing this contract," said Rick York, president of Lake Erie Portable Screeners.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2VJBHx6 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Huntsville's $40M Gateway Business Park Tops July Permit List

Records show that more than $40 million in construction at the Redstone Gateway Business Park Complex in western Huntsville, Ala., led the city's construction permit list in July. The multifaceted facility features office buildings, lab and research space, stores, restaurants and hotels. Huntsville issued two building permits totaling approximately $43 million for new office and specialty space at the Gateway complex, and a residential development at 6200 Redstone Gateway Rd., adjacent to the Redstone Arsenal's Gate 9.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2VMsqEo via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Crews Working to Replace Post Office Canyon Bridge

On State Route 73 in the Fort Apache Reservation, alongside the North Fork White River, ADOT is in the process of replacing an old bridge deck. By the standards of the region, the Post Office Canyon Bridge, built in 1968, isn't quite a senior citizen at 53 years. But if it could talk, it would tell you the top song that year was "Hey Jude," by The Beatles, minimum wage was $1.60 an hour and a Big Mac was 49 cents.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3lSNcwZ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Israel-based Beyon3D Raises $12.4M, Gears up to Launch Groundbreaking Robotics Manufacturing Technology Worldwide

In June, Beyon3D celebrated its IPO on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) and has been added to TASE's TA-Growth, TA Tech-Elite, TA-Global BlueTech, TA-Technology and TA-Industrials indices. Beyon3D has aggressive plans to roll out its groundbreaking manufacturing technology across Europe, United States and Canada.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37BNT5n via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

CDOT Officials Form Incident Command for I-70 Mudslide

Glenwood Canyon, a 12.5-mi. canyon in western Colorado, was closed on July 29 due to a severe mudslide in the Grizzly Creek burn scar area. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) highway maintenance personnel have been working to secure the roadway and protect life safety, but the combination of the fires from last summer and the extreme rain resulted in substantial damage to the roadway, necessitating a longer-term closure of the Interstate.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3lOFgNk via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Northern Beltway Around Winston-Salem, N.C., Gets $80M in Bond Funds

Three portions of the Northern Beltway around Winston-Salem, N.C., qualified for a combined $80 million in bond funding during the first week of August, according to the Winston-Salem Journal. The monies come from Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicle (GARVEE) bonds, typically designated for North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) projects.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3xBldUD via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kioti Tractor Introduces New Grapple Line, CX Series Cab Tractor

Kioti Tractor, a division of Daedong-USA Inc., expanded its product offering with its new line of grapples and new CX2510 HST Cab model. Joining Kioti's expansive selection of implements, the new line of grapples includes three compact and three standard-duty grapple rake models. With widths ranging from 48- to 72-in.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2VFJgVk via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Rockfall Mitigation Project Starts On State Route 80

Construction crews from the Arizona Department of Transportation have begun the $3.5 million rockfall mitigation project. The project will involve excavating rock from slopes along SR 80, which will create a wider "clear zone" on both sides of the highway to decrease the risk of debris landing on the roadway.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3fTNpMw via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction Begins on LA's $760M River Region Hurricane Levee System

Leaders from three Louisiana parishes joined Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards and other state officials July 26 to break ground on the much-needed $760 million West Shore Lake Pontchartrain Hurricane Protection system. An enterprise more than 50 years in the making, the construction of the River Region hurricane levee project has finally become a reality.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3scwABp via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

While Construction Continues, Brightline to Resume Service in Miami Area

During a virtual media update, Brightline President Patrick Goddard announced Aug. 10 that the high-speed rail company's reopening schedule between Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach is set to start the first half of November. In addition, he outlined Brightline's service enhancements and investments, including new construction, investments in corridor infrastructure and safety, COVID protocols, community engagement, and, as the company looks to resume, the implementation of a recruitment plan that will add 200 jobs in South Florida.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3s6GVie via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Flatiron, Caltrans Earn Honor for I-710 Project

Throughout the duration of the $150.7 million Interstate 710 Pavement Rehabilitation and Bridge Widening Project, construction crews from Flatiron worked relentlessly in an attempt deliver the massive job ahead of schedule. Flatiron did just that, completing construction 1.5 years ahead of schedule and on budget.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37yINqz via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ALL Crane Goes to the Beach for Hotel Construction on Florida's Gulf Coast

Building a hotel might sound like routine construction, but when you're in the tourist town of Panama City Beach, Florida – and you're building directly on the beach – nothing is routine. The beach is adjacent to a bustling retail area loaded with national big box stores, a shopping mall, smaller boutique stores, as well as restaurants and all the typical trappings of a vacation destination.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3Aw3cJq via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Skanska Promotes Justin Waguespack to Operations Vice President

Skanska, one of the world's leading construction and development firms, has promoted Justin Waguespack to operations vice president for its civil operations in California. In his new role, Waguespack will lead the ongoing $1.2 billion Regional Connector Transit Project in downtown LA, delivering the project to a successful completion for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) and for all Angelenos to enjoy.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2VHSZLa via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Equipment Manufacturers, Associations Hail Senate Passage of Historic Infrastructure Bill

The U.S. Senate passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Aug. 10 by a wide bipartisan majority vote, 69-30. Nineteen republicans joined all 50 democrats in passing the bill, which now will head to the House, though that chamber may not take up the bill until fall, after its August recess. Construction industry associations are lauding the milestone legislation, which will, if passed by the House, allocate $1.2 trillion for roads, bridges, rail, transit and the electric grid.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3CzaPk1 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

How Women Can Make Their Mark, Thrive in Construction

Day by day and step by step, women are taking their place in the construction industry. Whether it is at the crew level, management level, or engineering and design, the construction sector could use more women in these roles. Last March, as part of Women's History Month, Maribel Chavez, vice president of AECOM, spoke at an event to recount her path and experiences in the construction industry.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2VIarzc via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Cat Command Remote-Control Operation Expanded to Excavator Line

New Cat Command for Excavating provides remote-control operation for select Cat excavators. Removing the operator from the machine in potentially hazardous operating environments, Command for Excavating enhances safe machine operation, while reducing operator fatigue to increase productivity. Six Cat excavators spanning the 20 to 40 metric ton class sizes – Cat 320, 323, 326, 330, 336 and 340 models – can now be equipped with either line-of-sight or non-line-of-sight remote operating configurations.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3jJJGm0 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Crews Rebuild Interstate 20, Midkff Road Interchange

A project to reconfigure the intersection of Interstate 20 and Midkiff Road is under way as construction crews are making steady progress on the job. James Construction Group LLC of Baton Rouge, La., won the Midkiff overpass project with a low bid of approximately $36.3 million. This project will demolish the existing overpass and build one that takes I-20 over Midkiff Road.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3lYa5iq via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction Crews Place 1.5-Million-Lbs. of Girders On I-635

Pegasus Link Constructors – the joint venture of Fluor Construction and Balfour Beatty – installed steel girders for the bridge and future replacement ramp for the existing northbound I-635 direct connector to westbound I-30. Different from the typical concrete beams used for other bridges along the project, the steel girders are used for new bridges that require longer spans or a certain curvature with fewer bents and columns.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37zenEA via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Case, Sonsray Machinery Provide Equipment for Team Rubicon Wildfire Cleanup Efforts in Arizona

Case Construction Equipment and its dealer Sonsray Machinery provided equipment and support to Team Rubicon for land clearing and demolition work in Pinal County, Ariz., as part of recovery efforts from the Margo Fire, which hit in April 2021. The effort helped clear more than 286 tons of debris from neighborhoods and homesites affected by the wildfire, which burned more than 1,200 acres near Dudleyville, Ariz.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3iC68hs via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

RK Hall, TxDOT Win NAPA 'Quality in Construction' Award

Contractor RK Hall and TxDOT's Amarillo District and have been awarded the Quality in Construction Award by the National Asphalt Pavement Association. The award is for the I-40/U.S. 60 hot mix overlay project in Potter County, a 4.5-mi. project that featured three bridges in each direction. The project began in June 2019 and was completed in August 2019.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3lP4Od0 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

John Deere Unveils New Cotton Pickers, Strippers to Boost Harvesting Capacity, Preserve Cotton Quality

John Deere has introduced two new cotton harvesters – the CP770 cotton picker and CS770 stripper. These machines can help farmers harvest every pound of seed cotton possible while preserving cotton quality from the field to the gin floor. The CP770 and CS770 are the most productive cotton harvesters ever built by John Deere, the manufacturer said.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3jNL4nM via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

McCarthy Construction Will Build Two Houston Port Jobs

McCarthy Construction Cos. was recently awarded three construction projects aimed at expanding cargo capacity at Port Houston and the Houston Ship Channel. Two of the projects, totaling $99 million, are for the port's expansions at its Bayport Container and Barbours Cut terminals. The third is to expand a dock along the Houston Ship Channel for a petrochemical company, McCarthy said in a release.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3xwBcTX via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Tigercat Releases LSX870D Shovel Logger

Tigercat has introduced the LSX870D shovel logger. Based on the popular LX870D series track carrier platform, the machine is designed for extreme duty steep slope logging. With the choice of attachments including the new Tigercat BG13 grapple with a live heel boom or the SC08 shovel clam grapple, the LSX870D is suited to pre-bunching and shovel logging in challenging terrain.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3s7choZ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Crews Reach Goal on Utah's Second-Largest Highway Project

The first new interchange on U.S. 89 in Davis County is now open and is part of the state's second-largest highway construction project. The new 400 North interchange improves the connection between U.S. 89 and 400 North in Fruit Heights, which becomes 200 North as it continues west into Kaysville – a major east-west connector through Davis County.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3sdYc9u via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bridges and Roads LLC Building Roundabout in Round Rock

Construction crews from Bridges and Roads LLC are making considerable progress on the $27.4 million RM 620 Roundabout project (I-35 to Deep Wood Drive) in the city of Round Rock (Williamson County). The project began on March 11, 2020, and the general contractor expects to deliver the final product at the end of 2022.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3jNxO2u via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Chicago Pneumatic Welcomes González Trading as Preferred Dealer

Chicago Pneumatic Power Technique welcomed González Trading to its dealer network, effective immediately. The company is based out of Puerto Rico. González Trading will offer rental, sales and service of Chicago Pneumatic equipment. As a leading equipment supplier for more than 55 years, González Trading provides new and used equipment for construction, material and container handling, shipping on ports, marine and other applications.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3AxoEhk via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ohio Ag Equipment Announces Rebranding

Ohio Ag Equipment, a division of Ohio Machinery Co. , has launched an extensive rebranding effort in response to increased company growth. At the heart of this rebranding, Ohio Ag Equipment is introducing a refreshed logo design, a new and improved website, as well as a new tagline, "Better Equipped."Ohio Machinery Co.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3fQI5cS via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

VIDEO: Old Bomb-Proof Buildings in Bayonne, N.J., Imploded to Make Way for UPS Hub

The sound of explosions rattled parts of northern New Jersey and New York City Aug. 8 when demolition experts imploded two large former military buildings in Bayonne, N.J. The Word War II-era structures were imploded using 10,000 lbs. of carefully packed dynamite to make way for a new United Parcel Service (UPS) distribution center.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3yB9cjA via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Granite Wins $18M Reconstruction Project in Salt Lake City

Granite has been awarded the $18 million contract for the 300 West Reconstruction project in Salt Lake City, Utah. The contract award is anticipated to be included in Granite's second quarter committed and awarded projects (CAP). The scope of work consists of the full reconstruction of 300 West from 900 South to 2100 South.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3yBGAXd via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

UDOT Discusses Little Cottonwood Canyon Construction

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has identified two preferred alternatives to improve transportation in Little Cottonwood Canyon in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). In the Final EIS, UDOT will identify a single preferred alternative. To identify the preferred alternatives, UDOT considered an alternative's ability to substantially improve transportation-related safety, reliability and mobility for all users on S.R.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2U2tUK0 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Richardson Service 1991 Inc. Joins Thunder Creek Dealership Network

Richardson Service 1991 Inc. is the newest dealer of Thunder Creek Equipment. Richardson Service will serve Thunder Creek customers in South Carolina and the surrounding area. Richardson Service will carry Thunder Creek's No-HAZMAT multi-tank trailer (MTT) and multi-tank oil trailer (MTO). "Richardson Service is an outstanding partner for Thunder Creek for a variety of reasons, but first and foremost is that they genuinely want to serve their customers with quality equipment," said Larry Lea, Thunder Creek vice president of sales.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3lQHuf0 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New $1.5B Facebook Data Center in Utah Operational

Facebook recently announced the first phase of its massive data center in Eagle Mountain is now operational, and work continues on four other structures set to house banks of digital data servers that keep the world's biggest social media platform humming along. The company's $1 billion-plus data center in this small community on the west side of Utah County is just one of 13 across the country and when complete will occupy some 1.5 million sq.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3jGeRhU via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Case Employees Support First Racine Habitat for Humanity 'Women Build' Event

Case Construction Equipment employees are volunteering as part of Racine Habitat for Humanity's first ever "Women Build" project – a Racine homebuilding project drawing particular attention to housing inequality and the challenges faced by women who are first-time homebuyers. Each home is priced at fair market value, and loans are interest free with mortgage payments targeted to be below 30 percent of the homeowner's monthly income.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3CxJwqb via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

John Deere Acquires Bear Flag Robotics

Deere & Company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Bear Flag Robotics for $250 million. Founded in 2017, the Silicon Valley-based startup develops autonomous driving technology compatible with existing machines. The deal accelerates the development and delivery of automation and autonomy on the farm and supports John Deere's long-term strategy to create smarter machines with advanced technology to support individual customer needs.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3CyHbLZ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ritchie Bros. to Acquire Euro Auctions, Yoder & Frey

Ritchie Bros. and Euro Auctions have jointly announced that they have entered into an agreement under which Ritchie Bros. will acquire Euro Auctions group for an enterprise value of approximately $1.08 billion. Founded in 1998, Euro Auctions conducts unreserved heavy equipment auctions with onsite and online bidding under the brands Euro Auctions and Yoder & Frey, with more than 200 employees in 14 countries.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3yyQLfb via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

To Offset Impact of I-395 Connector, MaineDOT Wants to Preserve Wetlands

The Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) seeks to preserve more than 1,600 acres of wetlands to compensate for the environmental impact of the planned construction of a controversial 6-mi.-long connector between I-395 in Holden and Maine Route 9 in Eddington. The move follows years of local opposition to the new roadway.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3fIHs4T via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Everglades Equipment Group Expands into Miami-Dade County

Florida-based Everglades Equipment Group, the largest John Deere dealer in the state, has expanded its presence into Miami-Dade County with a store location in Homestead. The move will bring a new level of customer service and equipment excellence to the area. Everglades will begin its operations in a temporary space at 1995 NE 8th St.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3iDXBuF via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kirby-Smith Machinery Names John Arapidis New President and CEO

Kirby-Smith Machinery Inc., a distributor of heavy equipment and cranes in the central United States, has announced that John Arapidis has been named President and CEO. Ed Kirby, the company's co-founder, president and CEO of nearly 40 years, will step back from his current position and will serve as chairman of the board.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3fAJODb via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Topcon Signs Agreement With DDK Positioning to Provide GNSS Hardware for Maritime Market

Topcon Positioning Systems has entered into an original equipment manufacturer contract with DDK Positioning Ltd. to supply global navigation satellite system (GNSS) hardware components. Founded in 2016 by a highly skilled team with extensive experience in the positioning field, DDK Positioning has combined technical ingenuity with the Iridium satellite network to create a robust, resilient and completely independent GNSS-augmenting positioning solution.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3ChlUWR via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Woman-Owned B&N Grading Enjoys Rapid Growth in N.C.

When Heather Thompson and her then-partner, Brian Hux, decided to open a business together in 2010, they, like most small-business newbies, started off quite humbly. In their case, that meant renting a pickup truck by the hour, lining the bed with plywood and going to Charlotte-area asphalt plants to load it with hot asphalt, despite being warned not to by the vendors.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/37mGiHV via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

James River Serves Growing Customer Base Via New Hub

To serve its growing base of customers in the construction industry in eastern North Carolina, James River Equipment in January opened a hub facility in the southern suburbs of Raleigh. The approximately 60,000-sq.-ft., full-service dealership relocated to a larger 25½-acre piece of property in Garner from another part of the Raleigh metro area.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3lDERgu via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Agreement Reached on Deal to Resume Work on $3.9B Terminal at JFK Airport

A revised agreement on key terms has been reached between the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and JFK Millennium Partners and JetBlue Airways, to build a new Terminal 6 at John F. Kennedy International Airport. The new facility will be an anchor on the north side of the airport. The announcement was made Aug.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2WU1AKV via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Felling Trailers to Debut Drop Deck Air Ramp System at The Utility Expo

Felling Trailers will debut its new air ramp slider track system for the Drop Deck I (DDI) series, air brake equipped, FT-20 I and FT-24 I trailers. Operator safety and ease of use are paramount at Felling Trailers, thus expanding the air ramp offering to the drop deck equipment trailer line was inevitably the next step, the company said.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3jrl9Sv via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mississippi Business Helps Contractors 'Fill the Gaps' in Their Projects

When Brian Woods decided to leave college early and start his own one-man construction service company in 2003, he began by performing one specific task for the general contractors that took a chance on him. Woods had recognized that, as more and more subdivisions were being built in the Memphis, Tenn., area, builders were often missing a dedicated subcontractor to perform top-shelf erosion control on their projects.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3jqdrbp via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Archer Western, Traylor Bros. JV Builds New $866M Bridge Over Old Tampa Bay

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is overseeing an $866 million design-build project that calls for a new southbound/westbound interstate bridge over Old Tampa Bay between Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. Construction began in October 2020, with an estimated completion date of 2025. "There are two bridges that carry interstate traffic over Old Tampa Bay," said FDOT spokesperson Kris Carson.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3Ci3u8l via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

FDOT Projects Receive Recognition from America's Transportation Awards

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) received two regional awards for the repair and rehabilitation of American Legion Drive Bridge over Peace River and the Cow Key Bridge from the Southern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (SASHTO) as part of the annual America's Transportation Awards competition.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3xBLoLf via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Seminole Asphalt Adds Another LeeBoy to Its Paver Fleet

Turnkey, grass to asphalt paving company Seminole Asphalt Paving Inc. recently added its fifth LeeBoy 6150 to its fleet of equipment. The company's total machine fleet totals almost 60 machines and includes eight LeeBoys, two Rosco Maximizer distributors, dump trucks and other earthmoving machines. Company president and owner Kenny Floyd said the company has been buying LeeBoy and Rosco machines for 20 years.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3AdQdvH via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Yale Celebrates 2020 Dealer of Excellence Award Winners

Yale Materials Handling Corporation announced the winners of the 2020 Dealer of Excellence award, the company's top honor for members of the Yale dealer network. The award recognizes dealers for developing and maintaining the pillars of a highly successful materials handling dealership, including expert industry knowledge and dedication to customer support.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3CkKNRl via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Dealer Rebrands as Lashley Kubota and Loader Source

During and after the pandemic, when some in the industry were scaling down, cutting back, or just "waiting to see what the future held," Lashley Tractor was busy doing a complete facility renovation, while also renaming and rebranding itself. When the dust cleared, Lashley Tractor was split into two separate entities and re-emerged as Lashley Kubota and Loader Source – both housed in the same facility in Stonecrest, Ga.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3AjP06l via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Astec Announces Distribution Agreement With Hills Machinery Company for Roadtec Product Lines

Hills Machinery Company now offers the Roadtec line of Astec equipment in North Carolina and South Carolina. Hills operates eight locations across the Carolinas and specializes in the distribution of construction, agriculture, environmental and asphalt equipment. Hills Machinery and Astec share the same unified, customer-centric mission, according to the companies.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3fCcQSH via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Construction Legislation Seeks to Reform New York's Public Contracting Process

The longstanding challenges faced by construction contractors and subcontractors when dealing with New York State's complicated public contracting processes are one step closer to being resolved, as the Construction Industry Public Contracting Advisory Council bill (S.4323-C/A.6232-C) awaits Gov. Cuomo's final review.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3jooqlr via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Joey Martin Holds Retirement Auction In Douglasville, Ga.

On July 28, Joey Martin Auctioneers completely liquidated the assets of Jackson Paving Inc. in Douglasville, Ga. A spectacular crowd turned out to bid on a nice line-up of paving equipment, dump trucks, earthmoving machines, trailers, support equipment and a wide array of tools and miscellaneous items.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2WY40Z8 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company