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Construction Equipment

Dynapac upgrades commercial paver series with new engines, screeds, controls

Dynapac has released the second generation of its commercial class pavers, with upgraded engines, controls and screeds. The three models in the new lineup are the FC1700C, FC1400 II and FC1300 II.   FC1700C The FC1700C replaces the FC1600C and is equipped with a larger, 120-horsepower Tier 4 Final Cummins engine. It is designed to […]

July 31, 2019

Roadbuilding

Most expensive Nev. public works project, Las Vegas Project Neon, nearly finished

The three-year, $1 billion widening of Interstate 15 in Las Vegas and the addition of 20 miles of HOV lanes is almost completed, with a grand finale ribbon-cutting planned for August 8 to wrap up the most expensive public works project in Nevada history. Project Neon, as it has been dubbed, consists of 63 lane […]

July 29, 2019

Construction Equipment

Roadtec: New RP-250e wheeled paver achieves pushing power of tracks

The new RP-250e comes with the same features as other Roadtec pavers but also includes a 250-horsepower engine and large diamond-tread. More on Equipment World.

June 12, 2019

Roadbuilding

Cold-asphalt RAP mix used in PennDOT’s pilot to pave rural roads fails

PennDOT's pilot program that planned to pave rural roads with recycled asphalt has failed. The asphalt formula is what caused the fail leading to potholes.

May 20, 2019

Roadbuilding

Paving company flagger shot and killed on the job following argument

Police report that Terrance Barnes was arrested and charged with the April 17 fatal shooting of Barry Holmes, a man who was working as a flagger for a paving company in Southeast Washington D.C., FOX 5 reports. Police say Holmes was shot after asking a pedestrian not to step on freshly laid asphalt. According to investigators, […]

May 16, 2019

Roadbuilding

Road Dryer RD-1200XT gets road crews back to work faster

Road Dryer’s RD-1200XT can dry asphalt and concrete pavement in one pass, allowing crews to quickly begin applying surface treatments or striping.

November 27, 2018

Roadbuilding

Foam injections help NCDOT reopen I-95 after flooding from Hurricane Florence

Watch as workers use foam injections to stabilize the ground underneath I-95 to help NCDOT reopen it after flooding from Hurricane Florence.

October 2, 2018

Business

Wash. construction workers, equipment operators put down picket signs, return to jobs

A strike by Washington construction workers and crane operators that lasted for over two weeks has officially come to an end. Get more details here.

September 7, 2018

Workforce

Wash. construction workers strike for higher pay in battle with contractors

Union construction workers are on strike in Washington over wages, hours, and working conditions. Get all the details on Equipment World.

August 30, 2018

Roadbuilding

Need paving training? Register now for Volvo’s 2018-19 Road Institute

Whether you are new to paving or have been in the business for awhile, register for Volvo's 2018-2019 Road Institute today to learn the latest techniques.

August 8, 2018

Roadbuilding

Heavy duty pavements the topic of NAPA’s free webinar Aug. 16

The National Asphalt and Pavement Association is hosting webinar on heavy-duty pavements. Get all the details on the upcoming webinar here on Equipment World.

July 31, 2018

Construction Equipment

Equipment Roundup: JCB intros ‘totally new level’ of excavator in 220X; The tale of Moby Dig; IC giving pavers ‘Night Vision’; JCB launches 2 new compact excavators; Genie’s new boom lifts gentle on soft terrain

The latest equipment industry news with JCB and Genie is provided by this week's Equipment Roundup. Get all the details on new equipment with Equipment World!

July 24, 2018