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Roadbuilding
Missouri DOT cancels february bid opening because of funding uncertainty
Fantastic. Congress continues to drag its heels on reauthorization of a surface transportation bill, and now our fears are confirmed. The trickle-down effect has begun. It’s not news that it’s a problem that uncertain funding leads to project delays and cancellations. But the stimulus money had been masking –or maybe serving as a Band-Aid is […]
March 1, 2010
Safety
Biden announces states meet deadline for 100 percent of stimulus funds
States head into spring construction season with more than 12,000 Recovery Act projects funded, nearly 7,800 already underway CLERMONT, Fla. – At a RecoveryAct construction site outside Orlando today, Vice President Joe Biden and U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced that every state and the District of Columbia met the March 2 Recovery Act deadline […]
March 1, 2010
Safety
U.S. DOT furloughs to shut down critical construction projects
The Department of Transportation will furlough nearly 2,000 employees without pay Monday, temporarily shutting down highway reimbursements to states worth hundreds of millions of dollars, national anti-drunk driving efforts, and multi-million dollar construction projects across the country. The action comes as a result of Kentucky Sen. Jim Bunning’s decision to block key legislation that would […]
March 1, 2010
Roadbuilding
Thomas Grinding Launches New “TR-2000-SC” Rumble Strip Grinding Machine
Our high production rumble strip machine that will allow you to compete with the big boys has arrived. It has greater grinding capabilities and speed than our smaller SS-200 model. For over 17 years, we have designed and manufactured rumble-strip grinding machines for the highway industry.   Since 1993, we have been “sinking our teeth” into […]
March 1, 2010
Roadbuilding
CASE ANNOUNCES ITS TECHNOLOGY CHOICES FOR MEETING TIER 4 EMISSIONS STANDARDS
RACINE, Wis. (February 25, 2010) – Case Construction Equipment today announced that it is ready to meet the next two phases of emissions requirements. Tier 4 interim standards begin in 2011, and Tier 4 final standards come into effect beginning in 2014. Case is using two distinct technologies, cooled exhaust gas recirculation (CEGR) and selective […]
March 1, 2010
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House passes voice vote on 30-day extension of Highway Trust Fund, other programs
Unable to reach agreement on Feb. 25 on the Senate long-term extension of the highway program, the House by voice vote passed a 30-day extension of several programs including the Highway Trust Fund at the low pro rata rate currently provided by the continuing resolution and sent it to the Senate, the National Stone, Sand […]
February 26, 2010
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February 26, 2010
Roadbuilding
CASE AWARDS NEW SKID STEER LOADERS TO ROCKIN’ BLOCK PARTY SWEEPSTAKES WINNERS
RACINE, Wis. (Feb. 2, 2010) – Case Construction Equipment has awarded each of the three winners of its Rockin’ Block Party sweepstakes with a new Case 430 skid steer loader valued at more than $47,000. A random drawing conducted December 14 selected American Abatement, San Antonio, Texas; WWF Construction, Winnipeg, Manitoba; and R-Crow Construction, Terrell, […]
February 26, 2010
Roadbuilding
NEW DOOSAN INFRACORE PORTABLE POWER P185 AIR COMPRESSOR MAKES THE BEST EVEN BETTER WITH PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENTS
STATESVILLE, N.C. — The new Platinum Series P185 portable air compressor from Doosan Infracore Portable Power combines the most valued features of the P185 legacy air compressors with design advancements that offer superior performance and value for rental customers. Powered by a high performance 48-horsepower Interim Tier 4 compliant John Deere or Yanmar diesel engine, […]
February 26, 2010
Roadbuilding
Maxwell Systems Introduces All-in-One ConstructionBusiness Management Software Solution
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. – February 2, 2010 –Maxwell Systems, Inc. (World of Concrete Booth C4375), a leading provider of complete construction business management software solutions, today introduced Maxwell Systems™ ProContractorMX™ 2.0, a comprehensive, all-in-one construction business management solution that includes key capabilities for takeoff estimating; bids and proposals; management of projects, procurement, financials, employees […]
February 26, 2010
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