Tina Grady Barbaccia (EQW)RoadbuildingExtreme winter weather causes massive semi, vehicle pileup (PHOTOS)Another round of extreme winter weather, including subzero temps and whiteout conditions, has hit some areas of the United States, which is being dubbed by some as “Polar Vortex Part 2.” In Northwestern Lake County, Indiana, more than two feet of lake-effect snow fell in less than 10 hours on Tuesday (Jan. 21), causing white-out […]January 24, 2014RoadbuildingTerex Bid-Well adds barrier brackets, swing leg and universal hydraulic crown to 4800 paverPaving contractors can now get closer to a barrier to get the job done with Terex Bid-Well’s addition of barrier brackets to its 4800 paver. These brackets also pick the rail off of the deck and assist with finishing and can be customized to fit over parapet wells. The swing legs that have been added […]January 24, 2014RoadbuildingCaterpillar offers sneak peek at hydraulic coupler prototype during World of ConcreteCaterpillar spent some time with Better Roads at World of Concrete 2014 talking about the company’s new hydraulic tilting coupler, which is set for release this summer, according to Greg Worley, market development engineer for Cat. A prototype of the still-unnamed coupler was on display. The significant features of the new coupler are the following: […]January 23, 2014RoadbuildingAmerican Concrete Institute ‘advances’ with new logo, taglineThe American Concrete Institute revealed its new logo and tagline – “Always Advancing” – at World of Concrete 2014, the first major update to the logo in 50 years. The 110-year-old organization made these updates to signify what it says is the next step forward in the evolution of the ACI brand as well as […]January 23, 2014RoadbuildingMoDOT battles winter weather with team of two plowsCheck out this video the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Southeast District submitted for our series on “Winter Weather War Stories” and snow and ice control. Tony Scholl, senior maintenance worker from the agency’s Perryville Facility, was driving the tow plow with Jeff Leible, Perryville facility supervisor, following the tractor plow. Perryville is located in […]January 22, 2014RoadbuildingIGGA: Agencies specifying diamond saw-cut textures to solve smoothness, noise and safety issuesAs transportation authority specifiers place more emphasis on smoother, quieter and safer roadways and fewer construction delays, diamond saw cut textures are being used to reduce roughness, noise and friction of pavements, bridges and runways, John Roberts, executive director of the International Grooving and Grinding Association (IGGA), told editors during a World of Concrete 2014 […]January 22, 2014RoadbuildingSee you at World of ConcreteI’m off to Las Vegas today not for the gaming and bright lights, but to cover the World of Concrete show (although I’m sure I’ll find some time to sneak an early morning run down Las Vegas Boulevard and a little fun at a few receptions). I’m excited about all the new product launches, equipment […]January 20, 2014RoadbuildingFour common pavement preservation mythsThe International Pavement Management Association (IPMA) has set the record straight with its video about pavement preservation myths. Blair Barnhardt, accredited pavement manager (APM), founder and executive director of IPMA, hosts the video, debunking four myths: 1. Pavement preservation is expensive. 2. Free training is always unbiased. 3. We have to continue to pave the […]January 17, 2014RoadbuildingArizona DOT saves money, improves pavement life with cracksealing on I-10An Arizona Department of Transportation (AZDOT) employee talks with Blair Barnhardt, APM, founder and executive director of the International Pavement Management Association (IPMA) and IPMA Academy, about the agency’s cracksealing work on Interstate 10. In this video, which is part of a series put together by IPMA, Jason (no last name was given) of AZDOT […]January 15, 2014RoadbuildingA Boy and His BridgeI’ll give a disclaimer first. This is just a gratuitous way to take advantage of my position as an editor for Better Roads and show off a picture and video of my kid. I’m biased, but I think he is a cutie. Before heading off to kindergarten today, my 5-year-old son was extremely excited about […]January 14, 2014Previous PagePage 18 of 218Next PageTop StoriesCompact equipment2026 UTV Roundup: A Workhorse for Every Price RangeThe latest utility vehicles from Argo, Can-Am, CFMoto, Cushman, Deere, Honda, Kawasaki, Kubota, Mahindra, Massimo, Polaris, Yamaha, Waev.Roadbuilding equipmentTop Roadbuilding Equipment of 2025: Motor Graders, Rollers, and MoreVideosMost Viewed Construction Equipment – Our Top 10 “Closer Look” Videos of 2025Construction EquipmentAntique Caterpillars Rule! – Top 5 Vintage Equipment Stories of 2025Compact ExcavatorsCloser Look: Develon DX35Z-7 Mini Excavator Excels at Digging in Tight Spaces
