Equipment World Staff (EQW)RoadbuildingMike Anderson’s American IronWhen Better Roads editor emeritus Kirk Landers led a group of us Randall-Reilly construction editors on last month’s deep dive into the trends of the equipment industry, it was a not-so-gentle reminder to me that growth, in all forms, never truly ceases.April 1, 2011Home‘The Road to Reauthorization’ starts on Capitol Hill“In the spirit of March Madness, it’s time to get the surface transportation bill on the court and in play,” the American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s (ARTBA) chief elected officer, ARTBA 2011 Chairman Bill Cox, told the House Highways & Transit Subcommittee at a March 30 hearing. “We recognize writing and enacting a multi-year […]March 31, 2011TechnologyEllicott Dredge acquires Rohr Corp., now Rohr International Dredge Co.Ellicott Dredge Enterprises LLC of Baltimore, Md. USA has acquired selected assets of Rohr Corp. (USA), including its current backlog, and all associated intellectual property, as well as the shares of Rohr Bagger GMBH, based in Mannheim, Germany. Through a newly formed subsidiary, Rohr International Dredge Co. LLC, Rohr will operate as an independent, wholly-owned […]March 31, 2011BusinessHCSS celebrates 25 yearsConstruction software developer HCSS recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of the company’s founding at the annual HCSS user’s group meetings in Houston. More than 750 HCSS customers and the company’s 115 employees noted the milestone during the meetings at the Hilton Americas Hotel in downtown Houston. “This year’s user’s group meetings provided an excellent opportunity […]March 30, 2011HomeTest PageTest post to test banner creative.March 30, 2011TechnologyAmerican Concrete Institute (ACI) Specialty Commercial/Industrial Concrete Flatwork Finisher/Technician training certification programThe American Concrete Institute’s (ACI) Specialty Commercial/Industrial Concrete Flatwork Finisher/Technician training certification program will take place May 23-24, 2011, in Paragould, Ark. This is the first time this program has been offered outside of the annual World of Concrete convention. The program is being held in as a result of a partnership between Allen Engineering […]March 30, 2011ConExpo-Con/AggCat: ‘We’re confident in our ability to deliver 2012 goals’Caterpillar Inc. Chairman and CEO Doug Oberhelman and members of the company’s executive office updated analysts on March 23 during CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011 in Las Vegas on Caterpillar’s significant long-term growth opportunities and investments being made around the world to position the company to satisfy growing demand from customers. At the show, Caterpillar is displaying nearly […]March 30, 2011HomeRoadtec opens 11,500-sq.-ft. training centerThe winter training season at Roadtec took place in the brand new training facility completed just in time for the first customer schools in January 2011. The 11,500-square-foot facility houses a state-of the art auditorium large enough for 100 people. It has been designed so that actual Roadtec product can be driven onto the stage. […]March 29, 2011EquipmentCaltrans awards $78 million to 130 public transit projectsCaltrans on March 29 awarded $78 million to 130 public transit and air quality projects across California. All of the funding comes from Proposition 1B, a 2006 voter-approved transportation bond, which includes $3.6 billion to improve public transit in CaliforniMarch 29, 2011Safety‘Consolidate duplicative federal programs’: Duncan at reauthorization hearingThe Highways and Transit Subcommittee began a two-day hearing on March 29 on a pending surface transportation reauthorization and is seeking suggestions from the transportation community on how to streamline and consolidate programs, cut red tape to speed up the infrastructure project approval process, and create jobs through wise investment of limited resources.March 29, 2011Previous PagePage 240 of 590Next PageTop StoriesTechnologyKomatsu Partners with Pronto to Bring Autonomous Dump Trucks to Quarries of All SizesThe retrofit technology is designed to be simpler and more affordable, enabling all-day hauling with minimal human input.Compact equipment2026 Polaris General UTV Hits Dealers with New Colors, UpgradesCompact Utility LoadersMechMaxx Shakes Up Mini Skid Steer Market with $24K Croba STL1000PickupsFord to Build 2027 Midsize Electric Pickup in US with $30K Start PriceFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
