Equipment World Staff (EQW)HomeArchivesMay 17, 2011TechnologyABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator (CBI) up 4 percentAssociated Builders and Contractors (ABC) reports that its Construction Backlog Indicator (CBI) for the first quarter of 2011 averaged 7.3 months, a 4 percent increase from 7.1 months during the fourth quarter of 2010, and up from 6.1 months, or an increase of 21 percent, from one year ago. CBI is a forward-looking indicator that […]May 17, 2011RoadbuildingPedestrian Access Route Barricade Creates ADA-Friendly Work ZonesTacoma, WA – Davidson Traffic Control Products announces the introduction of their new Pedestrian Access Route (PAR) barricade at the upcoming US DOT Federal Highway Administration’s ADA Demonstration in Sacramento, California June 8th, 2011.  Urban construction zones can be hazardous to people with visual or mobility impairments if the worksite is not adequately protected. People […]May 17, 2011Construction EquipmentWebinarsDo you ever read an article and wish you could ask your own questions of the expert writing or being quoted? That’s what Equipment World Webinars offer the readers of Equipment World. Just like with Equipment World magazine, Equipment World Webinars delivers content from Equipment World’s award-winning editors and industry experts in an interactive, easy-to-use […]May 16, 2011HomeInstructionsJOIN A WEBINAR  Joining a Webinar requires pre-registration. To register for a Webinar: 1. Click on the registration link or button provided on a registration Web site or in an invitation email. 2. Complete the registration form. (Please note there may be some required fields.) 3. You will receive an email confirming your registration […]May 16, 2011HomeOrange County Transportation Authority buys first property for Environmental Freeway Mitigation ProgramOfficials gathered on May 13 to commemorate the first property purchased as part of the Orange County Transportation Authority’s Environmental Freeway Mitigation Program – a comprehensive plan to preserve and restore open space.May 16, 2011Construction EquipmentCaltrans receives $58 million in new fundingThe California Transportation Commission (CTC) on May 12 allocated $58 million in new funding to 56 highway, transit, and rail projects statewide to support jobs and upgrade the state’s vital transportation system.May 12, 2011HomeGranite settles lawsuit with City of San Diego, pays $400KGranite Construction Co. has settled with the City of San Diego to end a civil lawsuit related to a 2007 debris removal contract. Granite has agreed to pay the city a total of $400,000 to dismiss the suit and admits no wrongdoing as part of the settlement.May 12, 2011Construction EquipmentMike Rowe of Dirty Jobs testifies before CongressMike Rowe, host of the Discovery Channel’s TV program Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe, on May 11 testified before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee’s hearing on “Manufacturing Our Way to a Stronger Economy” in support of U.S. manufacturing jobs and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ (AEM) I Make America campaign. In his testimony, Mr. Rowe described his experiences working with manufacturers and skilled laborers across America, his personal initiatives in support of jobs creation, and the importance of paved roads and reliable bridges.May 12, 2011RoadbuildingImpact Recovery Systems’ Tuff Curb XLPIn March 2010, Impact Recovery Systems began development of a curbing system that would offer superior durability, visibility, convenience and cost effectiveness in a lightweight, low-profile design. The resulting product was Tuff Curb XLP. Superior Strength Tuff Curb XLP is a low-profile, high-performance curbing system designed to withstand damaging high speed, high impact applications. XLP […]May 12, 2011Previous PagePage 228 of 591Next PageTop StoriesBackhoe LoadersCloser Look: Cat's Largest Backhoes, the 440 & 450, Enter Next GenerationThe models get new engines, an advanced hydraulic system and more customization options for operators, among other features.Safety & ComplianceContractor Faces $1.2M Fine for Repeat Violations After Fatal Trench CollapsePickupsNext-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)
