Equipment
Cranes and bulldozers rule different realms: one, the air and the other, land. So it is not every day they collaborate on setting a bridge, but they did just that for a temporary cantilever bridge in Aurora, N.C., in January. The 125-ft span is needed to maintain traffic flow on Rte. 33 over...
Volvo CE opens parts distribution center in Canada
Jan. 25, 2019—Volvo Construction Equipment has opened a new parts distribution center in Toronto, Canada, to better serve its customers in the country. The new facility is part of the company’s strategy to ensure the highest uptime in the industry...
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New work trucks and equipment rolling out at The Work Truck Show 2019
Jan. 16, 2019—More than 100 companies have already announced plans to introduce new work trucks and equipment at Work Truck Week 2019. The Work Truck Show, North America’s largest work truck event, runs March 5–8 at Indiana...
BOMAG & Komatsu America distribution pact paves the way to new roadbuilding and construction market opportunities
Jan. 3, 2019—BOMAG Americas Inc. and Komatsu America Corp. are pleased to announce that Komatsu’s six company-owned dealerships (Edward Ehrbar, Komatsu Equipment Company, Komatsu...
BOMAG announces new paving training program to help operators and companies get the most from their equipment
Dec. 17, 2018—BOMAG understands the need for continual training on paving and compaction equipment and now offers two new courses that focus on equipment operator training at their South...
Kubota names new president & CEO for Kubota Tractor Corp. and Kubota North America
Dec. 11, 2018—Kubota Tractor Corp. announced the appointment of Mr. Haruyuki (Harry) Yoshida as the new President and CEO of Kubota Tractor Corp. (KTC) and Kubota North America, based in Grapevine, Texas,...
ACPA names recipients of 2018 Excellence in Concrete Pavements awards
Dec. 5, 2018—The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) has named recipients of its 29th Annual Excellence in Concrete Pavements awards, which recognize quality concrete pavements constructed in the U.S. and Canada....
John Deere dealer provides backhoes to aid hurricane recovery
Nov. 20, 2018—Following the devastation of Hurricane Michael, Beard Equipment and John Deere donated the use of a John Deere backhoe to four local counties and municipalities in the Florida Panhandle. The cities of Lynn Haven,...
New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Acting Commissioner Paul A. Karas announced that construction is underway on two projects in the Hudson Valley. The first project will install intelligent transportation system (ITS) equipment on roadways in the Hudson Valley, while the second...
Shutting down a main artery into a major metropolitan area is never a decision that is taken lightly. That is what was required this summer for reconstruction of the Broadway Avenue bridge over I-77 near downtown Cleveland. Kokosing Construction was the general contractor, working for the Ohio...
BKT announces construction of new production site in U.S.
Nov. 8, 2018—Balkrishna Industries Limited (BKT), one of the leading off-highway tire manufacturers headquartered in India, recently announced a $100 million construction project for a new production site to serve not only the U.S....
Allen Engineering promotes Don Gordon to vice president of operations
Oct. 30, 2018—Allen Engineering Corp. recently announced that Don Gordon has been promoted to vice president of operations. Gordon has 20+ years of experience in operations, engineering, quality and supply chain management,...
Coretex and Marcotte Systems strike technology partnership
October 30, 2018—Coretex, a leader in compliance and fleet management solutions, today announced a technology partnership with Marcotte Systems, a premier developer of process control and automation systems for the construction industry...
The metamorphosis of car travel in, around and through Orlando, Fla., continues with the expansive I-4 corridor project. This 21-mile, $2.3 billion project is completely changing the way traffic is routed and managed through one of the largest metroplex areas in the world. The ultimate goal is less...
Komatsu America teams up with the Chicago Blackhawks for the 2018-2019 season
Oct. 23, 2018—Komatsu America Corp., a leading global heavy equipment manufacturer, recently announced plans to partner with the Chicago Blackhawks for the 2018-2019 season. The Komatsu logo will appear prominently...
Illinois Tollway deputy chief of program implementation named Government Civil Engineer of the Year
Oct. 11, 2018—Illinois Tollway Deputy Chief of Program Implementation Clarita Lao was selected for the 2018 Government Civil Engineer of the Year Award by the Illinois Section of the American...
Southern Company selects Skyward for drone program expansions
Oct. 3, 2018—Southern Company, a leading producer of clean and affordable energy, announced that it will be expanding its drone program through a partnership with Skyward, a Verizon company advancing drone fleet management solutions...
Illinois Tollway awards more than $26 million in contracts for construction and professional engineering services
Sept. 27, 2018—The Illinois Tollway Board of Directors today approved two construction contracts and three professional engineering service contracts totaling $26.3 million at its...
Kenworth T880S Mixer with McNeilus Bridgemaster Package provides major donation to RMC Research & Education Foundation
Sept. 24, 2018—A Kenworth T880S bridge formula mixer chassis, recently sold during online bidding, will provide a major contribution to the RMC Research & Education...
Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) announces winners of annual Big Beam competition
September 12, 2018—The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) announced that Saint Martin’s University (Lacey, Wash.) won the organization’s Engineering Student Design Competition, also known as...
