Equipment World Staff (EQW)Construction EquipmentH&H celebrates 60th anniversaryH&H Sales Co. Inc. is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year In 1951, Lynn Harlan founded H&H Equipment Co., and Lloyd J. Hawkins joined the company in 1959. H&H Equipment Co. reorganized into H&H Sales Co. Inc. in 1991. Today’s company officers are John L. Hawkins, CEO; Phil M. Randall, President; Tom M. Hiser, VP […]August 18, 2011BusinessVolvo Rents acquires Okla.-based WED construction equipment rental companyVolvo Rents has acquired WED, LLC, a single location construction equipment rental company based in Oklahoma City. Previously co-owned by Volvo Rents franchisees David Evans, Max Weldon and David Darby, the center is located at 8003 S. Eastern Avenue in Oklahoma City. Anchored by an increase in local construction spending that is projected to total […]August 18, 2011HomeIndiana DOT conducts lift bridge testsRoutine tests of Indianapolis Boulevard lift bridge planned In East Chicago The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) conducted several test lifts on the Indianapolis Boulevard lift bridge between 9 a.m. and noon on Aug. 24. Each test took about 20 minutes.August 18, 2011RoadbuildingABD 420 semi bottom dump trailerAmerica’s Trailer Company is proud to introduce the ABD 420 semi bottom dump trailer equipped with an optional hydraulic deployable pin on tag axle system which enables a rapid and easy transition from a 42 foot tandem axle to a 48 foot tri axle configuration. Composite construction technology employing advanced materials yields a 28 cubic […]August 18, 2011SafetyWashington state moves forward with replacement of world’s longest floating bridgeWashington can move forward with its $3.45 billion State Route (SR) 520 project thanks to federal decision that completes the project’s NEPA process, Federal Highway Administrator Victor Mendez announced on Aug. 4. The environmental decision was the last step in the NEPA environmental approval process for the project, which includes a plan to replace the […]August 17, 2011HomeCDT Prep Course Boot CampCDT Prep Course Boot Camp Sept. 13, 2-5:30pm CONSTRUCT 2011 – McCormick Place, Chicago Marc Chavez, CSI, CCS, CCCA, AIA, and a team of experienced professionals will help you prepare for the CDT exam in this review of the fundamentals and formats of construction documents. The CDT Prep Course Boot Camp will lay the groundwork […]August 17, 2011RoadbuildingLarson Electronics’ Magnalight.com Announces Production of Wheeled Hazardous Area Light CartLarson Electronics’ Magnalight.com has announced the release of a new wheeled light cart designed to provide powerful lighting for hazardous locations on a mobile and easily deployed platform. Carrying two 400 watt metal halide lamps and approved for Class 1 Division 2 hazardous locations, the HAL-2X400C wheeled light cart illuminates up to 50,000 square feet […]August 17, 2011BusinessWEBINAR tomorrow Failure to Act: The Economic Impact of Current Investment Trends in Surface Transportation InfrastructureThe American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) is hosting a Webinar to provide information on how Congress’ stalling on a new surface transportation reauthorization bill is hurting the economy, attend the webinar titled “Failure to Act: The Economic Impact of Current Investment Trends in Surface Transportation Infrastructure” will take place at 11 a.m. (EDT) on Thursday, […]August 17, 2011BusinessWEBINAR tomorrow Failure to Act: The Economic Impact of Current Investment Trends in Surface Transportation InfrastructureThe American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) is hosting a Webinar to provide information on how Congress’ stalling on a new surface transportation reauthorization bill is hurting the economy, attend the webinar titled “Failure to Act: The Economic Impact of Current Investment Trends in Surface Transportation Infrastructure” will take place at 11 a.m. (EDT) on Thursday, […]August 17, 2011Contractor Disaster ResourcesFEMA federal aid available to Missouri flooding victimsThe Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has made federal disaster aid available to the state of Missouri to supplement the state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by flooding during the period of June 1 to Aug. 1, 2011. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, […]August 16, 2011Previous PagePage 196 of 591Next PageTop StoriesSafety & ComplianceContractor Faces $1.2M Fine for Repeat Violations After Fatal Trench CollapseOne of the company's workers died in a cave-in in 2023. Two years later, inspectors found similar trench violations, OSHA reports.PickupsNext-Gen Ford F-150 Lightning: 700+ Mile Range but No Longer All-ElectricMarket PulseQuick Data: Top-Selling Bulldozers of 2025Compact equipmentBobcat Unveils "RogueX3" Autonomous, Electric Compact Loader (Videos)Featured SponsorWhat Every Shop and Fleet Should be Tracking
