Tag: concrete barriers

Roadbuilding

How to avoid highway work zone injuries and deaths

Serious injury and death is becoming an all-too-common occurrence for highway construction workers. Although workers aren’t always at fault, there are several preventable measures that can be taken to help reduce the risk of such a horrible and tragic accident. Here are several steps that can be taken to help keep road crews safe: Use […]

August 22, 2014

Construction Equipment

Vacuworx debuts Concrete Barrier Lifter at ICUEE 2013

Vacuworx introduced its concrete barrier lifter at ICUEE, a product aimed at providing a safe and efficient way to move highway barriers. “Barriers are typically moved late at night or early in the morning, which doesn’t lend itself to ideal working conditions,” says Bill Solomon. “We feel this is a way to get people out […]

October 3, 2013

Roadbuilding

The Other Dangers

Don’t overlook these jobsite hazards when working near traffic.

February 5, 2013

Business

Product Report

Wirtgen America Hydraulics give new concrete slipform pavers field-friendly convenience; new compactors bring big paver features to smaller sizes By Tom Jackson Over the past several months and in several different venues, Wirtgen America has introduced a slate of new and improved machines for the road building industry. The big news is Wirtgen’s North American […]

December 31, 2010