Chris Hill (EQW)RoadbuildingACPA presents Godbersen with Hartmann-Hirschman-Egan AwardThe American Concrete Pavement Association has awarded GOMACO President and CEO Gary Godbersen its 2015 Hartmann-Hirschman-Egan (HHE) Award in recognition of his long-time support of the association. “Your contributions have greatly advanced improved slipform pavement technology, improved construction, and contributed beyond measure to the betterment of the concrete pavement industry and pavement quality,” ACPA President […]December 22, 2015RoadbuildingVirginia DOT picks toll concession procurement for I-66 improvementsImprovements to I-66 outside the Beltway in northern Virginia will be financed through a partnership between the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and the private sector via the Public Private Transportation Act. “The commonwealth was able to increase competition and get interested private sector parties to agree to terms that minimize risk and maximize benefits […]December 22, 2015RoadbuildingN. Carolina DOT aids traffic flow around Christmas Town, USA (PHOTOS)The North Carolina Department of Transportation is working to help traffic flow around a popular Christmas destination in the state, McAdenville, also known at Christmas Town, USA. The town offers a Christmas light display Dec. 1-26, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 5:30-11 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. To help with the traffic flow, NCDOT […]December 21, 2015RoadbuildingKentucky Transportation Cabinet offers reward for highway lighting copper theft infoThe Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) in cooperation with the Kentucky State Police are offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the prosecution for copper wire theft from highway lighting systems. This week two people from Clark County were indicted on 28-counts for allegedly stealing copper wire from lighting systems on two Interstate 64 interchanges […]December 21, 2015HomeSteve Jackson named 2016 ACPA chairmanSteve Jackson, president of Cedar Valley Corp. in Waterloo, Iowa, has been named the 2016 chairman for the American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA). Jackson takes the position following the service of Mike Lipps, vice president of operations for Duit Construction Co., for the 2015 term. His chairmanship represents the second time in the association’s history […]December 21, 2015RoadbuildingJames Bass named new Texas DOT executive directorThe Texas Transportation Commission has named James Bass as the new executive director of the Texas Department of Transportation, replacing Joe Weber who retires at the end of the year. Bass has been TxDOT’s chief financial offer for 10 years and will start his new position Jan. 1. In his 30 years with the agency, […]December 18, 2015RoadbuildingOhio turnpike commission approves $143.5 million for 2016 projects, most in 15 yearsThe Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission (OTIC) has approved $143.5 million for its 2016 capital budget for pavement replacement, resurfacing and bridge repairs. The amount represents that largest investment by the agency in 15 years. “Ohio Turnpike customers expect a safe and smooth roadway and our team is dedicated to providing excellence,” says Executive Director […]December 18, 2015RoadbuildingUSDOT offers online course on connected vehicle technology basicsThe U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is offering a free online course that covers the basics of connected vehicle technology. The course is aimed at transportation planners, managers and engineers at the state and local agencies. The course, a collaborative effort through USDOT’s Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office and the Consortium of ITS Education […]December 17, 2015RoadbuildingCalifornia Transportation Commission adopts 27 projects valued at $154 millionThe California Transportation Commission has approved 27 projects worth close to $154 million, including allocations from Proposition 1B approved in 2006. “Caltrans (California Department of Transportation) is making sure every dollar counts when it comes to building California’s transportation infrastructure: repairing aging freeways, making highways and bridges safer and promoting bicycling and walking,” says Caltrans […]December 17, 2015RoadbuildingI-95 Corridor in northern Virginia to get major improvements to improve traffic flowThe I-95 Corridor in Fredericksburg and northern Virginia is set to have major improvements in order to help ease traffic for one of the most heavily traveled corridors in the country, according to an announcement by Gov. Terry McAuliffe. The projects would involve the I-95 Express Lanes Southern Terminus and extending I-395 Express Lanes. “These are […]December 16, 2015Previous PagePage 171 of 225Next PageTop StoriesVintage EquipmentPOV Tour: The Most Epic Collection of Vintage Construction EquipmentStep inside a 38,000-square-foot time capsule of earthmoving history, packed with 100 meticulously restored vintage machines — including early Cat, Holt and Best tractors.TractorsKubota Revamps BX90 Subcompact Tractor Line With More Power and CapabilityGraders/ScrapersK-Tec Reveals 1232 Scraper with 32-Yard Capacity for Articulated HaulersMarket PulseQuick Data: Top-Selling New and Used Compact Utility LoadersMini ExcavatorsCat’s New 2.4- and 2.6-Ton Mini Excavators Pack More Lift
