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Tolls begin on Seattle floating bridge
Tolls began Dec. 29 on the Highway 520 floating bridge in Seattle to help pay for a replacement bridge. Tolls vary by time of day and vehicle type, with the highest for tru
December 30, 2011
Construction Equipment
Doosan Portable Power donates equipment to ARA Foundation Auction at The Rental Show 2012
Doosan Portable Power is donating a LightSource Compact (LSC) light tower to the 2012 American Rental Association (ARA) Foundation Charity Auction. The auction is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 5:00 p.m. during The Rental Show 2012 in New Orleans, La.
December 20, 2011
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Steel shipments down 2% in October, up 9.4% YTD
The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported on Dec. 20 that for the month of October 2011, U.S. steel mills shipped 7,933,653 net tons, a 0.2 percent decrease from the 7,947,262 net tons shipped in the previous month, September 2011, and a 19.7 percent increase from the 6,629,195 net tons shipped in October 2010. […]
December 20, 2011
Safety
Safety board urges total cell phone use ban by all drivers
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Dec. 13 recommended banning all U.S. drivers from using mobile phones or sending text messages – even with headsets or portable speakers – to prevent distracted-driving crashes.
December 20, 2011
Business
Cat votes to maintain quarterly dividend of 46 cents per common stock share
The Board of Directors of Caterpillar Inc. on Dec. 14 voted to maintain the quarterly cash dividend of 46 cents per share of common stock, payable February 18, 2012, to stockholders of record at the close of business, Jan. 20, 2012. “As we come to the close of 2011, I am pleased with Caterpillar’s strong […]
December 20, 2011
Business
LaHood: Funding for 46 innovative transportation projects through TIGER round 3
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Dec. 15 announced that 46 transportation projects in 33 states and Puerto Rico will receive a total of $511 million from the third round of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) popular TIGER program. The announcement comes months ahead of schedule, and will allow communities to move forward with […]
December 20, 2011
World of Concrete
World of Concrete 2012 releases mobile app
World of Concrete, in partnership with Maryland-based Core-Apps, on Dec. 19 released a new mobile app available for iPhone, Android and Blackberry. The new offering gives attendees and exhibitors access to a fully integrated trade show solution that streamlines real-time information including alerts, interactive floor plan and networking tools. “The World of Concrete Show App […]
December 20, 2011
Roadbuilding
Jenny Products Offers Full Line of Skid-Mounted Compressors
SOMERSET, Pa. – Jenny Products, Inc. introduces four models of skid-mounted air compressors, which are offered with single- and two-stage pumps. All models are powered by Honda GX-series engines and come with 30-gallon, ASME-certified air tanks. The product line includes two single-stage compressors, which provide 16.4 to 21.3 CFM at 100 PSI, or 16 to […]
December 20, 2011
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World of Concrete
World of Concrete 2012 digital brochure available
The World of Concrete show management has released a digital brochure for the 2012 show. It may be accessed at http://www.worldofconcrete.com/assets/brochures/woc_events_broch/WOC_EVENTS_BROCH.html.
December 20, 2011
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NTTA to open President George Bush Turnpike (PGBT) Eastern Extension Dec. 21
The North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) plans to open the President George Bush Turnpike (PGBT) Eastern Extension late tomorrow afternoon, Wednesday, Dec. 21, weather permitting. The Eastern Extension will allow motorists to drive the highly anticipated route that extends the PGBT from northwest Garland to Interstate 30. The Eastern Extension will provide direct connecting ramps […]
December 20, 2011
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