Tina Grady Barbaccia (EQW)RoadbuildingFind out who won the Trowel Challenge at World of ConcreteWyatt Molzahn of Wyatt Molzahn Construction in Worland, Wyo., took First Place in the Wacker Neuson Trowel Challenge at World of Concrete 2013 out of more than 150 trowel operators taking the challenge. The challenge tested the participants’ entire range of skills as they maneuvered around an obstacle course on a 30- by 80-foot (2,400-square-foot) […]February 20, 2013RoadbuildingDoes a drop in foreclosures mean we’re on the rebound?Foreclosure filings are down, but does it really mean we’re on the rebound? Dow Jones reports that the number of U.S. properties with foreclosure filings fell 28 percent in January from a year earlier, while foreclosure starts fell to a six-year low, according to market researcher RealtyTrac. According to the Dow Jones report , there […]February 19, 2013RoadbuildingCelebrity truck driver showing off Worktrucker smartphone appCelebrity truck driver Lisa Kelly, an active member of the Worldtrucker community, will be revealing the new Worldtrucker Smartphone App and Website at the Volvo Trucks booth during the 2013 Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Ky. Kelly, of the TV series Ice Road Truckers and IRT: Deadliest Roads, was one of the first to […]February 19, 2013RoadbuildingA ripper bucket’s few minutes of fame on ‘Gold Rush’ AlaskaLeading Edge Attachments’ Hi-Cap Multi-Ripper Bucket enjoyed its few minutes of fame when it was shown on the Discovery Channel’s reality show “Gold Rush” Alaska a few times. (Videos of the show can be seen on YouTube http://youtu.be/k18ocfBI9ME and http://youtu.be/DqKQNbRe2Vo.) In the show, Dakota Fred said, referring to the bucket; “we affectionately call this bucket […]February 19, 2013RoadbuildingMaryland governor looking for new transportation fundingThis from the Washington Post: Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley met with Senate Democrats on Tuesday as part of a continuing effort to craft a bill to raise hundreds of millions of dollars in additional revenue for transportation projects, an aide said More such meetings ( with the names and party affiliations changing) are expected across […]February 18, 2013RoadbuildingPig manure is being used as an asphalt binderAmerican drivers might have an unlikely source to thank for their smooth roads – pig poop. PIGrid (pronounced like ‘hybrid’) is a green initiative to convert hog manure into a binding material for asphalt. Not only does PIGrid aim for more sustainable practices of hog waste disposal, but the economic costs are significantly less expensive. […]February 15, 2013Roadbuilding$7 billion in federal highway funds obligated so far 2013The latest analysis of Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) data shows that federal, state and local transportation departments of transportation (DOTs) have so far obligated $7 billion in federal funds during Fiscal Year (FY) 2013, which began last Oct. 1 — is an increase of 56 percent from the $4.5 billion obligated during the same time […]February 15, 2013RoadbuildingWebinar on new FTA Categorical Exclusions (CEs) set for Feb.19An audio webinar on the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) new categorical exclusions (CEs), including those announced as part of FTA’s NEPA streamlining effort, will take place on Feb. 19, 2013, from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time To participate in the webinar, go to https://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/fta-categorical-exclusions/.February 14, 2013RoadbuildingFMI Nonresidential Construction index up 58.1 percentThe FMI Nonresidential Construction index rose to 58.1 in the first quarter of 2013, up 2.6 points from Q4 2012′s 55.6. The index sits at the same mark of 58.1 as one year ago, but up greatly from the 35.6 in Q1 2011, reports Wayne Grayson, online managing editor for Equipment World, sister publication to […]February 14, 2013RoadbuildingHere’s your chance for recognition w/ excellence in community relations & public education, environment protectionIf your company or a colleague’s company has been exemplary in community relations and public education or in environmental protection, think about entering the the American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF) 2013 “PRIDE” and “Globe Awards.” The association is now accepting nominations for its 2013 awards. These annual competitions highlights U.S. […]February 13, 2013Previous PagePage 32 of 218Next PageTop StoriesExcavatorsWhat’s New on Komatsu’s Next-Gen PC220LC-12 Excavator? – Almost Everything!Its first major upgrade in 12 years, the completely redesigned 22-metric-ton model gets improved in every aspect, from the ground up.Market PulseTop-Selling New and Used Construction Equipment in the First Half of 2025Compact equipmentManitou Debuts 5 New Large-Frame Compact LoadersCompact Track LoadersCloser Look: Bobcat’s Largest, Most Powerful Compact Track Loader, the T86Featured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
