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Astec: Earnings drop, sales flat in 1Q 2019 due to March weather
Due to floods, ice storms and heavy snow Astec saw a 2.7 percent drop in domestic sales for the first quarter of 2019. Details on Equipment World!
May 2, 2019
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United Rentals’ revenue rises 22% in 1Q 2019; more growth expected
United Rentals' announced increased revenues for Q1 of 2019 on their recent earnings call. Click here to read more details about their earnings report.
April 24, 2019
Roadbuilding
Ind. DOT app delivers real-time travel info
The Indiana Department of Transportation says it has designed its INDOT Mobile App for easier access to traffic information and news updates. It also allows motorists to contact INDOT to report concerns. The app features travel maps, social media feeds and notifications about weather, construction and emergency road closures. The INDOT Mobile App is available in the iTunes […]
January 4, 2018
Roadbuilding
With start of cold weather, CDOT urges drivers to watch out for wildlife
The cooler Colorado weather also means animals are coming down the mountain searching for food, which leads to more animal-vehicle crashes. The state has seen a rise in such accidents over the past four years, with more than 4,600 deer killed on state highways in 2016, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. “As days […]
October 31, 2017
Roadbuilding
MnDOT takes advantage of unseasonably high temps in preparation for winter storms
The Minnesota Department of Transportation would normally already be busy with keeping the roads safe during winter weather, but a warmer-than-average start to December has given crews a chance get more work done. Minnesota has been seeing high temperatures 5-15 degrees above the average since December began. MnDOT said it’s going to take advantage of […]
December 10, 2015
Roadbuilding
Oklahoma spring storms could cost the state $200 million in infrastructure damages
Oklahoma’s stormy spring has been called a “once in 300-years flood,” and such significant weather carries an equally significant price tag. The total damage to the state’s roads, bridges and other infrastructure could end up costing upwards of $200 million, according to what the director of the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management told KOCO 5 News. […]
August 11, 2015
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Construction workers across U.S. push through blast of Bering Bomb cold snap
After the remnants of a Pacific typhoon sent arctic air across much of the United States last week, temperatures dipped to unseasonable lows across the country, making the jobs of many construction workers that much harder. In Chattanooga, Tennessee, road crews working a project on Highway 27 are used to cold weather, but said the […]
November 16, 2014
Roadbuilding
Get 10 Years of weather data to help snow removal estimates
In the fall of 2011, Go iLawn released its Snow Proposal Builder to help people prepare snow and ice management estimates. However, Go iLawn quickly discovered that estimates also need to be based on weather data as well. To help with this problem, the company re-launched the second version of the Proposal Builder. The builder now includes weather […]
October 17, 2014
Roadbuilding
Construction error and weather causes new pavement to crumble within hours
Emergency highway repairs were needed on Interstate 65, near Corridor X, in Alabama following a construction error. Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) officials say the wrong pavement mix, and weather, caused fresh asphalt to start crumbling and breaking apart just two hours after commuters were allowed to drive on the surface. Potholes immediately began to […]
September 19, 2014
Roadbuilding
5 easy ways to beat the heat at a construction site
Outdoor construction sites rarely see ideal temperatures, especially during the dog days of summer. Workers may spend hours under the sun, which can be a huge health hazard if certain safety procedures aren’t taken. Surviving the hottest days of the year sounds a lot harder than it actually is. Here are five easy ways to […]
August 4, 2014
Roadbuilding
Essential Communication for Winter Emergency Preparedness
Should snow bosses interpret a 70-percent chance for snow after midnight to mean that crews should be on the road by midnight? Maybe – maybe not. Having conversations with your meteorologists – public or private – will help your department maximize safety to the travelling public while minimizing costs to your community. Other than the […]
April 11, 2014
Roadbuilding
What your agency needs to know about how this year’s cold and snow might affect spring weather
I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for spring weather. Sure, I love winter sports and playing in the snow with my kids, but this winter has been particularly rough with extreme winter weather. It has certainly done a number on our roads, too. Related: Michigan DOT, local agencies could receive $100 million for highway […]
March 10, 2014
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