Tina Grady Barbaccia (EQW)Roadbuilding25 Days of RollOuts: Vacuworx RC concrete road barrier lifter handles 44,000 poundsVacuworx’s RC concrete road barrier lifter is designed to maneuver concrete road barriers in confined spaces and capable of handling loads up to 44,000 pounds or more, depending on vacuum-pad configuration. [youtube wyxlmi5Ofgs nolink] It can be operated with excavators, backhoes, forklifts, cranes or knuckle booms. Two changeable vacuum pads fit securely over the top […]December 11, 2013RoadbuildingMassive highway pileup in MilwaukeeWinter weather has hit much of the United States from Texas to Colorado and the Midwest and the Northeast. [youtube R38RJuul55c nolink] There have been flight delays, school closings and major accidents. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) captured on traffic cameras a major pileup on U.S.-41/45 at Lannon Road about noon on Dec. 8. […]December 10, 2013Roadbuilding25 Days of RollOuts: Bomag’s Tangential Oscillation improves powerBomag’s Tangential Oscillation (TanGO) is an exciter system designed to improve power for vibration generation while reducing drive-belt maintenance requirements. The system is created for use on bridges and near buildings but can also be used for intermediate and finish rolling. TanGO’s horizontal placement allows it to maintain continuous ground contact, while the interaction of […]December 10, 2013RoadbuildingGoogle uses defunct monorail in officeGoogle has always been on the cutting edge and encouraging innovations. I’ve been to the Chicago office of Google and there is a coffee bar, giant bean bag chairs and other funky concepts that make it seem more like a modern, hip hangout than a place of business. Don’t get me wrong. It looks awesome […]December 9, 2013Roadbuilding25 Days of RollOuts: Chicago Pneumatic adds asphalt rollers, soil compactors to light compaction equipment lineChicago Pneumatic’s expanded line of light compaction equipment includes the gasoline-powered AR90G small articulated tandem asphalt roller, diesel-powered AR100 small articulated tandem asphalt roller, ART120 compact articulated tandem asphalt roller, SR130 small vibratory soil roller and SR130PD small vibratory soil roller. Each model features spacious platforms and ergonomically positioned steps. Shock mounts and a sliding […]December 9, 2013RoadbuildingAlternative fuel-powered Dodge Ram touted as cost-effective transportation industry optionA Dodge Ram powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) is wrapped to promote the 2014 Land Investment Expo in West Des Moines, Iowa. Legendary oil-and-gas entrepreneur T. Boone Pickens, who is working to meet the transportation industry’s need for cost-effective alternative fuels, will deliver a keynote address during the seventh annual event presented by Peoples […]December 6, 2013Roadbuilding25 Days of RollOuts: Cat Paving Products Guide to Soil CompactionThe Cat Paving Products Guide to Soil Compaction released this year as a companion to the Cat Paving Products Guide to Asphalt Compaction released last year. This guide gives agencies and contractors a combination of fundamental lessons and real-world jobsite tips, including a detailed explanation of intelligent compaction and its use on a jobsite. The […]December 6, 2013RoadbuildingOhio law leaves motorists in the coldWhen the temperature outside is in the single digits or subzero, I like to start my car and wait a few minutes for it to get warm and toasty before I get in to drive to my destination. However, I just found out I may be left out in the cold with my plans. According […]December 5, 2013Roadbuilding25 Days of RollOuts: Cargill AccuBatch Automatically Measures BrineCargill Deicing Technology’s AccuBatch brine maker has an automatic brine concentration measurement sensor so there is no need to manually check and recheck brine concentration for optimum levels. The semi-automated system produces brine by the batch – up to 800 gallons per batch or approximately 2,400 gallons per hour. The brine maker has a plug-and-play […]December 5, 2013RoadbuildingStates Aren’t Waiting Around for Federal SupportIt’s time for a holistic approach at the federal level.December 4, 2013Previous PagePage 22 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
