Tag: Concrete Pavers

Roadbuilding

What contractors should look for when buying a concrete slipform paver

Contractors in the market for a concrete slipform paver with a 20- to 53-foot maximum width have a lot to consider beyond how much it’s going to set them back financially. “Far too often contractors ask only the price of the machine,” says Stephen Bullock, president of Power Curbers Companies. “Total cost of ownership – which […]

January 21, 2020

Roadbuilding

Allen Engineering names Conte as sales director for paving equipment

Allen Engineering has named Mark Conte as its new sales director for paving equipment with responsibility for the company’s specialty paving equipment worldwide. His primary focus, the company reports, will be on North American markets for triple roller tube pavers and bridge deck finishers. Allen Engineering reports Conte’s background includes concrete equipment sales including form-riding […]

March 1, 2017

Roadbuilding

Concrete pavers boosting productivity with control advancements, quicker changes

Changes in concrete pavers that benefit contractors have been led by two main factors: improvements in controls and the ability to make changes at a faster pace. Options for controls have scaled down in size, but have grown in capabilities. Control panels are smaller and sleeker compared to just a few years ago, but new […]

February 20, 2017

Construction Equipment

Terex Bid-Well unveils remote control options for roller paver lines at World of Concrete

Terex Bid-Well has unveiled three remote control options designed to make setting adjustments to their 2450, 3600 and 4800 roller pavers from ground level while paving. The new options were on display during the 2017 World of Concret e show. “While paving, it is common for the operator to make minor adjustments to machine settings,” […]

January 17, 2017

Construction Equipment

Product Focus

Concrete pavers/curb and gutter machines By Lauren Heartsill COMPACT MACHINE The LeeBoy LBC-24W concrete curb and gutter machine is designed to slipform curbs and gutters, alley ribbons and narrow sidewalks. • Weighs 7,500 pounds • Features a 44-horsepower turbo diesel engine • Can be used on soil or pavement using a string line or manual […]

December 30, 2010

Roadbuilding

Highway Contractor: “I would like to Thank….”

You need the right stuff to win a paving award. Super Smooooth Delivery Placement of a 1/2-inch asphalt leveling course and careful screed control helped the contractor win a Quality in Construction Award from the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA). Scotty’s Contracting & Stone, LLC, won the award for 6.2 miles of Interstate 65 in […]

November 1, 2009