Equipment World Staff (EQW)TechnologyBIM Forum: When Does Design End and Construction Begin?BIM Forum When Does Design End and Construction Begin? Date: 7/19/2011, 8:00 am – 7/20/2011, 12:00 pm Chicago, IL The following is information from http://bimforum.org/events/?event_id=38. Please go to the Website to register for the conference. A consensus is emerging about the benefits of tapping the expertise of consultants, contractors, and facility managers during the early […]July 18, 2011RoadbuildingTurfEx designs new spreader attachment specifically for zero-turn mowersTurfEx introduces the TS200 spreader as part of its full line of zero-turn mower attachments. Capable of spreading seed, fertilizer and ice melt, the spreader is engineered specifically to maximize mower productivity. The spreader comes with a unique universal mount, which helps it attach quickly to most available zero-turn mowers. It holds up to 2.5 […]July 15, 2011BusinessGranite releasing Q2 results Aug. 3, live Webcast of resultsGranite Construction Inc. will release second quarter 2011 financial results on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011, after the market closes. The company will host an investor conference call at 8 a.m. (PDT), on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011. Granite is inviting investors to listen to the live Webcast of the conference call at its Website, http://www.graniteconstruction.com/investor-relations/index.cfm. An […]July 14, 2011RoadbuildingMasterMind no passing zone studyThis leading study is needed by all agencies maintaining two lane highways. Aside from the protection from lawsuits, proper zoning makes your roads safer for the travelling public. With this study, all no passing zones will be accurately established. The study is easy to implement and immediate results are seen when the roads are striped.Job […]July 14, 2011RoadbuildingStreetMapper speeds surveying of bridgesStreetMapper, the vehicle-based laser mapping system, utilizes the Perception Engine from Allpoint Systems to simplify data processing through automation StreetMapper, the vehicle-based laser mapping system, is now being offered with a range of tools for the automatic calculation of bridge heights and other measurements. Designed to simplify the complex task of processing the billions of […]July 13, 2011HomeCornyn on budget: ‘We cannot sit on our hands and wait’U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Budget Committee, on July 13 signed on as a co-sponsor of the Cut, Cap, and Balance Act of 2011, which was introduced by Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah).July 13, 2011BusinessARTBA commends Mica for transportation plan leadership, cautions against decrease in revenue streamWe commend House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Chairman John Mica for his leadership in moving this long-overdue process forward. Despite strong political headwinds, he has produced a proposal with much needed reforms that would reduce red tape and bureaucratic hurdles that stand in the way of many important projects critical to our economic vitality. His goal of expediting product delivery and facilitating public-private partnerships is clearly a step in the right direction."July 13, 2011BusinessA bigger Cat ready to serve mining industryIf discontinuing the 5000 Series shovels was a half-step back from the mining industry, Caterpillar is primed to take three or more steps forward. “We’re ready to get started,” says Steve Wunning, Caterpillar group president, upon the July 8 announcement that the company’s $8.8-billion acquisition of Bucyrus International is complete. Caterpillar is adding about 120 […]July 13, 2011RoadbuildingKomatsu America Corp. Launches New Hydraulic ExcavatorRolling Meadows, IL, June 6, 2011—Komatsu America Corp. today introduced the PC290LC-10 hydraulic excavator. With a flywheel horsepower of 196 hp (147 kW), the PC290LC-10 is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D107E-2 engine and is EPA Tier 4 Interim and EU Stage 3B emissions certified. Built upon a proven Tier 3 engine platform, Komatsu has leveraged […]July 13, 2011RoadbuildingDoosan Moxy 41-ton articulated dump truck combines power, stability and tractionWEST FARGO, N.D., June 2010 — The Doosan Moxy MT41 articulated dump truck offers high horsepower per ton of loaded weight, a free-swinging rear tandem bogie and a special articulation system for outstanding productivity and driving performance. The MT41 is powered by a 444-horsepower, Tier 3 compliant Scania diesel engine that provides a class-leading power-to-weight […]July 13, 2011Previous PagePage 208 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. 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