Equipment World Staff (EQW)RoadbuildingA groundbreaking new lifter from the leader of vacuum lifting, Vacuworx International.A groundbreaking new lifter from the leader of vacuum lifting, Vacuworx International. Our new fully self contained lifter is designed with the underground utility contractor in mind. Since the lifter is self contained, your options for the host machine are endless. The lifter easily attaches to excavators, forklifts, wheel loaders, cranes, and boom trucks, just […]March 23, 2010SafetyTRIP report: North Carolina faces $20 billion shortfall in next 20 yearsTRIP today released a North Carolina report at news conferences in Charlotte, Raleigh and Winston-Salem. The report, “The Future of North Carolina’s Transportation System,” analyzes road and bridge conditions, traffic congestion, economic development and job creation, highway safety, and transportation funding in North Carolina. The report also finds that the state faces a $65 billion […]March 23, 2010BusinessGranite Construction named one of ‘World’s Most Ethical Companies’Granite Construction Incorporated has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the “World’s Most Ethical Companies” for 2010. Granite was last honored by Ethisphere in 2008 as having one of the “Best Overall Government Contractor Ethics Programs” in the industry. “We are tremendously proud to be on this list,” said William G. Dorey, president […]March 23, 2010BusinessBiden announces 10,000 stimulus-funded transportation projects underway in all 50 statesVice President Joe Biden today announced that 10,000 transportation projects are now under way in all 50 states and the District of Columbia thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), a.k.a. “the stimulus.” Projects are considered under way when a contractor has been hired, the project has received official notice to proceed, and […]March 19, 2010HomeMoDOT delayed road, bridge projects now up for bid after latest SAFETEA-LU extensionThe Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has put up for bid the delayed road and bridge projects following President Obama’s signature to approve an extension of the Safe Efficient Transportation Equity Act–A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), the surface transportation act, that will bring federal transportation funding levels back to $42 billion through Dec. 31, 2010. This corrects […]March 19, 2010Home$17.6 billion ‘jobs bill’ passes Senate, transfers $19.5 billion into Highway Trust FundSt. Patrick’s Day must be lucky for than the Irish. Looks like the transportation industry is in luck until at least the end of the year. The Senate voted 68-34 on March 17 to pass H.R. 2847, the $17.6 billion “jobs bill” known as the HIRE Act, which extends the current surface transportation law until Dec. 31 […]March 17, 2010Construction EquipmentGodwin Pumps launches bauma WebsiteGodwin Pumps has launched a Website dedicated to its participation at bauma 2010. Godwin will be exhibiting in Hall A6, Stand 406 at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre in Munich, Germany April 19 –25. Located at www.godwinpumps.com/bauma or from Godwin’s homepage at www.godwinpumps.com, Godwin’s bauma site invites show attendees to visit the Godwin Pumps […]March 17, 2010BusinessSenate votes to move ahead with ‘jobs bill’; final vote March 17The U.S. Senate voted 61 to 30 on March 15 to end debate on the amended version of the “jobs bill” H.R. 2847 and proceed to a final vote on the measure Wednesday, March 17at 9:30 a.m. EDT, according to the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA). Six Republicans (Senators Kit Bond – Mo., […]March 16, 2010HomeFlorida concrete producer announces potential layoffJacksonville-based Gate Concrete Products Co., a producer of prestressed concrete products for use in bridges and building structures, today announced a potential layoff of between 20-115 workers in May, according to an Aggregate Research (ARI) report. Gate Construction Materials Group President and COO Dean Gwin said employees have been notified of the potential layoff and […]March 16, 2010Contractor of the YearLearn what’s on the mind of premier contractors!Participate in a valuable industry information exchange among the 12 finalist – contractors who have stellar relationships in their communities, and who are engaged in seeing construction receive the respect it deserves!March 16, 2010Previous PagePage 352 of 591Next PageTop StoriesCompact Utility LoadersA Sherpa – on Tracks! Z40T, Z50T Stand-on Mini Track Loaders UnveiledWhen wheels won't cut it, the new Z40T and Z50T deliver up to 25 horsepower and 2,006 pounds of breakout force in a 38-inch-wide footprint.ExcavatorsLiebherr Revamps Gen 8 Excavators for Greater Fuel Efficiency, PerformanceOff-Road Trucks60 Years After “Gravel Charlie” – Articulated Dump Truck Buyer’s Guide 2026Backhoe LoadersCloser Look: Cat's Largest Backhoes, the 440 & 450, Enter Next GenerationFeatured SponsorNew Holland Bets on Simple Machine Control
