Equipment World Staff (EQW)BusinessAED, construction associations to Obama: ‘Approve the Keystone XL pipeline project’Sixteen national construction associations and unions joined Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) on Jan. 12 in calling on the Obama administration to swiftly approve the Keystone XL pipeline project, according to AED. Under legislation enacted in December 2011, President Obama has until Feb. 21 to make a decision about whether to grant a permit for the project, which would transport Canadian crude oil to Gulf Coast refineries, according to AEM. If Obama does not act, the permit will be granted as a matter of law, AEM says. Supporters are urging the administration to approve the project before the deadline so it can proceed without delay, the organization says.January 12, 2012RoadbuildingProduct SpotlightA crash curtain, solar powered signage and bollards are among the safety products featured.January 12, 2012RoadbuildingKirk Landers, Editor EmeritusA human skill that once set a precious few apart from the rest of us, that defined a special dimension of human capability, is going to disappear just as the hard-riding cowboys and wilderness-exploring fur trappers disappeared.January 12, 2012RoadbuildingBid ListSlipform pavers are featured this month.January 12, 2012RoadbuildingMike Anderson’s American IronIn recapping what stood out for us over the past year, we always try to keep in mind what we consider to be the true crux of the matter – the need to look ahead.January 12, 2012RoadbuildingRoadWorksState governments lose out on transportation revenue, older drivers aren’t planning for the future, China plans to buy a U.S. construction company and more industry news items are featured.January 12, 2012RoadbuildingRoadScienceTimely blueprint will direct research into pavement management and preservation.January 12, 2012RoadbuildingHighway ContractorWithin a handful of bright, or at least not gloomy, spots there may be opportunities for transportation agencies and highway and bridge contractors to be pro-active in their fight against the agonizingly slow recession climb-out.January 12, 2012Construction EquipmentMcLanahan acquires Universal EngineeringCrusher manufacturer McLanahan Corp. has acquired Universal Engineering Corp. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. McLanahan has been involved in crushing materials, with a focus on crushing soft minerals using roll crushers, feeder breakers and rotary breakers to process minerals such as coal, salt and trona. The Universal acquisition adds hard rock crushing and apron, pan and […]January 11, 2012RoadbuildingApplications & InnovationsConcrete on asphalt upgrades farm-to-market road.January 11, 2012Previous PagePage 130 of 590Next PageTop StoriesCompact Track LoadersCloser Look: Takeuchi's First EH-Controlled Compact Track LoaderTake a walkaround tour of the new electro-hydraulic CTL with 40.5 gpm of hydraulic flow, improved undercarriage and upgraded cab.Market PulseQuick Data: Top-Selling Mini Excavators in 2024-2025PickupsHemi V8 or Cummins Diesel? – 2026 Ram 2500 HD Offers Hefty ChoiceVintage Equipment“The Great Tractor Race” – Cat’s 1931 Film Reveals its Early Crawlers in Zany EventFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
