Equipment World Staff (EQW)Contractor Disaster ResourcesLaHood: $215 million available for damaged roads, bridgesThe U.S Department of Transportation will provide more than $215 million to states across the nation to cover the costs of repairing roads and bridges damaged by a variety of natural disasters, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced on Nov. 28. “Communities suffering from disasters have been hard at work restoring vital transportation links so […]November 30, 2011RoadbuildingWorkflow, Training and Support Content for Autodesk Revit MEP Added to Pinnacle SeriesDUBUQUE, Iowa, November 29, 2011 – Eagle Point Software Corporation, an Autodesk Preferred Industry Partner, announced the release of its Pinnacle Series for MEP. This revolutionary technology delivers multiple Autodesk implementation, training and support resources in a single, concise interface. Through a combination of software and services, design professionals access onscreen workflow, cheat sheet & […]November 30, 2011TechnologyAmerican Institute of Architects, Associated Builders and Contractors partner for contract documents programThe American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) on Nov. 29 formede a marketing partnership agreement, designed to foster a greater understanding and exchange of ideas between architects and contractors in the construction community, according to a press announcement from ABC. “We see this as the beginning of a larger, long-term […]November 29, 2011SafetyHandheld cell phone ban: Interstate truck, bus driversU.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood released on Nov. 23 a rule specifically prohibiting interstate truck and bus drivers from using hand-held cell phones while operating their vehicles.November 28, 2011HomeWin $20K, trip to Mid-America Trucking Show in Freightliner design contestFreightliner Trucks on Nov. 28 announced its “Design the Future of Pride & Profit” truck design contest. Open to college students within North America, entrants are invited to submit original designs for the owner-operator style truck of the future. Freightliner Trucks has long offered a variety The competition is intended to help generate out-of-the-box ideas […]November 28, 2011HomeParsons Brinckerhoff appointed program manager for Qatar infrastructure improvementsParsons Brinckerhoff has been appointed the program management consultant to Ashghal, the public works authority of Qatar, for a QAR 30 billion (U.S. $8 billion) program focusing on the construction and upgrade of local road and drainage projects throughout the country over a five-year period. The award was announced by Minister of Municipality and Urban […]November 28, 2011RoadbuildingConexpo-Con/AGG 2014Event: Start Date: 3/4/2014 End Date: 3/8/2014 Phone: (800) 867-6060 Web: www.conexpoconagg.comNovember 28, 2011RoadbuildingInternational Municipal Signal Association (IMSA)Signs & Markings Level II — Daytona, FLNovember 28, 2011RoadbuildingAmerican Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA)49th Annual MeetingNovember 28, 2011RoadbuildingInternational Municipal Signal Association (IMSA)Signs & Markings Level II — Fort Worth, TXNovember 28, 2011Previous PagePage 142 of 590Next PageTop StoriesPickups2026 GMC Sierra 1500 Revealed: Choice of 8 Trims, 4 EnginesThe new pickups offer light-duty, off-road and luxury trims, along with choice of V8, Turbo Diesel and TurboMax engines.Compact Track LoadersCloser Look: Takeuchi's First EH-Controlled Compact Track LoaderMarket PulseQuick Data: Top-Selling Mini Excavators in 2024-2025PickupsHemi V8 or Cummins Diesel? – 2026 Ram 2500 HD Offers Hefty ChoiceFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
