Equipment World Staff (EQW)TechnologyAdvanced Drainage Systems acquires Inserta FittingsAdvanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (ADS) announced today that it has acquired the Inserta Fittings Company, manufacturers of Inserta Tee. These units provide a unique method of water-tight lateral service connection for waste water and storm water pipe systems. Inserta Tees and related products readily fit ADS pipe and can be used to connect corrugated, solid […]June 16, 2010SafetyNDA releases safe work practices guideThe National Demolition Association, in collaboration with the National Federation of Demolition Contractors in the United Kingdom, has produced a guide entitled “High Reach Demolition Machine Guidance Document” to outline recommended safe work practices for demolition of structures greater than three stories high. The 14-page booklet promotes development of a work plan and engineering survey […]June 16, 2010HomeHouse votes to add $521 million to Federal Highway ProgramThe House of Representatives approved legislation on May 28 that would provide $521 million in additional highway funding, increasing allocations for 37 states, according to the AASHTO Journal. The following is what information appeared in the AASHTO Journal: This provision is contained in a tax-extenders bill, HR 4213, the American Jobs & Closing Tax Loopholes […]June 16, 2010SafetyIowa DOT approves $2.3 billion road-widening projectThe Iowa Transportation Commission on June 8 approved a five-year state highway program that includes $110 million to widen Interstate Highway 35 in West Des Moines from four lanes to six lanes, the Des Moines Register (Iowa) reports. The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) plans to spend $2.3 billion in state and federal money between […]June 16, 2010BusinessCat board of directors elects new CEO as Jim Owens retiresFollowing a previously announced succession plan, the Board of Directors of Caterpillar Inc. has elected Doug Oberhelman Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and a member of Caterpillar’s Board of Directors, effective July 1. Oberhelman succeeds Jim Owens as CEO, while Owens will remain Chairman of the Board until Oct. 31, when he will retire after more […]June 16, 2010BusinessPittsburgh-area contractors to fight proposed legislationConstruction groups say a Pittsburgh City Council bill that would hold contractors to higher environmental standards could stymie development and put small companies out of business, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports. Councilman Bill Peduto’s clean-air legislation would require contractors working on city-subsidized projects to use new or retrofitted equipment to reduce diesel emissions, according to the […]June 16, 2010Construction EquipmentJLG awarded $6 million U.S. Navy contractJLG has received an order to build 38 Engine Installation and Removal Vehicles (EIRV) for the U.S. Navy. “Developing solutions, specific to the needs of the U.S. military, has become a core competency here at JLG,” says Denny Buterbaugh, JLG Industries vice president – government products and programs. The EIRV is based on the design of […]June 16, 2010RoadbuildingNRMCA adds night pour training to safety seriesAs part of its “Summer of Safety” initiatives for national safety month in June, The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) launched a new safety series targeting night pour safety. Safety Series #18: Night Pour Safety for the Ready Mixed Concrete Industry provides CD-based PowerPoint training with instructor notes designed to teach employees the importance of hazard […]June 15, 2010RoadbuildingStimulus funds boost April’s construction spending numbersConstruction spending rose to $869 billion between March and April this year thanks to stimulus funds, according to an Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) analysis of the Census Bureau’s latest spending figures. Total construction spending rose by 2.7 percent, or $23 billion, over the month according to Census Bureau data released June 1, 2010. […]June 15, 2010HomeDepartment of Defense awards CTS Cement five-year contractCTS Cement Manufacturing Corp. — the largest manufacturer of specialty fast-setting hydraulic cement and shrinkage compensating cement – has been awarded a five-year contract with the Department of Defense for the supply of concrete repair material. In fulfillment of the contract, CTS Cement will supply its Rapid Set cement, a rapid-hardening hydraulic cement the company […]June 15, 2010Previous PagePage 328 of 590Next PageTop StoriesCompact ExcavatorsA Closer Look: Yanmar’s ViO35-7 Mini Excavator Packs Power, Zero Tail SwingThe 24.4-horsepower mini excavator features a swing boom and a three-pump hydraulic system for tackling a variety of light construction jobs.AttachmentsRodradar Intros Ground Penetrating Radar Buckets for Large ExcavatorsPickupsToyota Reveals 2026 Tundra with Engine Choices, New Standard FeaturesCompact ExcavatorsBull Equipment Charges Into U.S. Market with Low-Cost Mini Excavator LineupFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
