Equipment World Staff (EQW)MaintenanceGranite Construction JV gets $306 million projectEastside Corridor Constructors (ECC), a joint venture team comprising Granite Construction Co. and PCL Construction Services Inc., has been awarded a $306 million contract by the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to reconstruct and widen the existing State Route 520 in King County. Granite’s share of the contract is 60 percent, or about $184 million. […]December 1, 2010TechnologyFHWA releases new Q&A on funding, accountabilityThe Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has released an updated version of its “Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Questions and Answers.” The original report was released on Oct. 20. The latest update was released on Nov. 24. The latest questions and answers from FHWA follow: Q-1: What is required to be reported as part of […]December 1, 2010RoadbuildingMike Anderson’s American IronPlease keep telling anyone and everyone you can about the need for proper funding of infrastructure, including but not exclusively highways and bridges.December 1, 2010RoadbuildingVolvo Construction Equipment expands its C-Series hydraulic excavators lineThe C-Series excavator line has the more powerful Tier 3-certified Volvo engines, delivering exemplary fuel efficiency. These engines have been united with intelligent hydraulics, and a more rugged undercarriage and superstructure — but that is only half the story. The operator’s environment, already class-leading with the B-Series, has been substantially upgraded, giving operators more comfort, […]November 30, 2010RoadbuildingArctic Snow & Ice Control Products Offers Sectional Sno-Plow for Heavy EquipmentBRADLEY, Ill — Sectional Sno-Plowä, a product division of Arctic Snow and Ice Control Products, offers its line of HD Plows. Created by an experienced snow and ice management contractor, the snow pushers include a host of innovate features designed for maximum productivity, and are compatible with a variety of large pieces of equipment including […]November 30, 2010BusinessRockydale Quarries invests $10 million in new operationRoanoke, Va.,-based Rockydale Quarries Corp. has opened a new site, operating as Rockydale-Charlottesville Quarry, in Earlysville, Va., two miles north of the Charlottesville, Va., city limits. “We are excited to be a part of the greater Albemarle community and look forward to taking our place as a valued member of this community and a responsible […]November 29, 2010SafetyN.J. DOT suspends construction this weekThe New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) is suspending all roadway construction activity over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend to eliminate congestion, NJDOT Commissioner James Simpson announced on Nov. 23. In order to accommodate the anticipated additional traffic, NJDOT at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 24 will suspend all construction work that affects travel lanes on […]November 24, 2010BusinessTRIP: PA faces $3.5 billion transportation funding shortfallRoads and bridges that are deficient, congested or lack desirable safety features cost the average Pittsburgh motorist $892 each year, a total of $8.2 billion statewide, due to higher vehicle operating costs, traffic crashes and congestion-related delays, according to a report released by TRIP, a Washington, D.C.-based national transportation research group. Pennsylvania faces an annual […]November 24, 2010RoadbuildingNEW HOLLAND CRAWLER DOZERSThe New Holland crawler dozers feature blade angle forces up to 31,000 pounds (14,061 kgf) and blade angle torque up to 85,250 foot-pounds (38,669 kgf). The optional variable pitch blade adjustment makes it easy to adjust the blade angle between the 52-degree carrying angle and the 60-degree cutting angle. These machines are available in three […]November 23, 2010RoadbuildingNEW HOLLAND B SERIES CRAWLER DOZERSFeaturing blade angle forces up to 31,000 pounds (14,061 kgf) and blade angle torque up to 85,250 foot-pounds (38,669 kgf), the New Holland D85B and D95B crawler dozers can perform the toughtest earth-moving jobs. These state-of-the-art machines maximize productivity with outstanding power and smooth, responsive hydraulic control. The optional variable pitch blade adjustment makes it […]November 23, 2010Previous PagePage 290 of 590Next PageTop Stories4WD TractorsNew Holland T6.180: World's First 100% Methane-Powered Production TractorThe tractor delivers the same performance as diesel but with lower operating costs, carbon emissions, noise and vibration.Wheel LoadersCat Rolls Out 980 GC: A Simple, Heavy-Duty Medium Wheel LoaderCompact equipmentKawasaki Unveils its 2026 Mule Utility Vehicle LineupCompact Wheel LoadersNew Holland's Next-Gen W100D Compact Wheel Loader Gets New Cab, ControlsFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
