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Mo. contractor fined $210,037 for repeat trench violations
A contractor in Missouri was issued penalties for trench violations in excess of $200,000 and is being placed in the Severe Violator Enforcement Program for repeat offenses. Blue Nile Contractors of Birmingham, Missouri, was issued citations totaling $210,037 by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, partly for not protecting workers from potential trench collapse. […]
December 27, 2019
Business
AEMP conference to focus on innovation for equipment managers
Those interested in the future of equipment management should plan to attend the EquipmentShift 2019 Conference sponsored by the Association of Equipment Management Professionals. The October 23-24 event in Kansas City, Missouri, will focus on such topics as how the Internet of Things will change equipment management, how to use emerging technologies, innovation through experimentation […]
September 4, 2019
Dealers
Equipment Dealer Exit Strategy: No matter what, do this (Part 2)
We'll look at selling to an outside buyer, examine creating an ESOP, and transferring the business to a family member. Learn more here on Equipment World.
April 8, 2019
Dealers
It’s never too early for construction equipment dealers to plan an exit strategy (Part 1)
It's never too early to develop an exit strategy from your heavy equipment dealership. Learn more about the importance of having an exit strategy here.
April 1, 2019
Roadbuilding
Mo. DOT reopens Buck O’Neil Bridge ahead of schedule
The Missouri Department of Transportation has officially reopened the Buck O’Neil Bridge. The bridge had been closed due to a rehabilitation project.
December 6, 2018
Dealers
Topcon expands Solutions Store concept to Pacific Northwest
Topcon has expanded its Solutions Store concept to two more locations, in Portland, Oregon, and Kent, Washington. PPI Group, a 90-year-old architectural, engineering and construction firm, will become the latest positioning distributor, under the name PPI Group, Topcon Solutions Store. PPI will run both Pacific Northwest stores. That gives Topcon’s stores 13 North American locations, […]
November 29, 2017
Roadbuilding
Smart pavement pilot projects stuffing roads with sensors and internet connectivity
Integrated Roadways wants to put sensors, phone, and internet connectivity, as well as other hardware, inside road surfaces. The company has been pitching the idea to governments since 2012, and it finally has two pilot projects in the works where it will lay down pavement and prove its concept, Government Technology reports. The company’s owner, […]
August 23, 2017
Roadbuilding
Need a bridge? Missouri DOT is selling the historic Bourbeuse River span
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is selling the historic Bourbeuse River Bridge on Route B in Phelps County, kbia.org reports. The bridge was built in 1934 and has historic value, so federal law requires that MoDOT first offer it for sale before demolishing it. If it doesn’t sell, it might be demolished to make way for the new bridge. Anyone can buy […]
October 21, 2016
Roadbuilding
Kansas Turnpike Authority raising 10 bridges over Turnpike/I-35
The Kansas Turnpike Authority awarded a contract of close to $3.7 million to Burns & McDonnell of Kansas City to begin work on increasing the clearance level of 10 bridges crossing over the Turnpike/Interstate 35 between south Wichita and the Oklahoma border, ksn.com reports. Each bridge will be lifted to provide at least 15 feet, 9 inches of […]
September 29, 2016
Roadbuilding
USDOT partners with mobile solar technology firm for Smart City Challenge
The U.S. Department of Transportation has partnered with mobile solar technology firm DC Solar Solutions for the agency’s Smart City Challenge. The company will provide $1.5 million worth of electric vehicle chargers and mobile solar generators to the winning city. The Smart City Challenge is designed to convert one city in to the first in […]
June 22, 2016
Construction Equipment
Ford’s Kansas City plant launches special edition F-150 to honor Royals’ World Series win
With the first pitch of Major League Baseball’s 2016 regular season Opening Day leaving the mound Sunday, Ford has launched a limited run of F-150 pickups to celebrate the Kansas City Royals’ 2015 World Series win. The Royals clinched their second World Series title in November beating the New York Mets four games to one. Ford […]
March 31, 2016
Roadbuilding
Seven cities named finalists for USDOT’s $50 million Smart City Challenge
Seven cities have been named as finalists for the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Smart City Challenge, which aims to convert one city into the first in the country to “fully” integrate into their transportation network technologies including smart sensors and autonomous and connected vehicles. Originally, only five finalists were to be selected. The seven […]
March 15, 2016
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