Chris Hill (EQW)RoadbuildingARTBA foundation presents scholarships to 11 children of highway workers killed on the jobThe American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation has presented 11 children of fallen highway workers with financial assistance from its Lanford Family Highway Worker Memorial Scholarship fund. The fund was created in 1999 with a gift from Stan Lanford of Lanford Brothers and Jack Lanford of Adams Construction Company. Both have served […]May 25, 2017RoadbuildingNew York provides $10 million for road & infrastructure repairs following floods along Lake OntarioGov. Andrew Cuomo has announced $10 million in state funding to be used toward repairs to roads and other infrastructure damages caused by flooding near the coastline of Lake Ontario. The funds come through the New York State Homes and Community Renewal program that is open to municipalities in areas called out in Cuomo’s recent emergency […]May 24, 2017RoadbuildingGeorgia DOT awards 22 contracts valued at $69.4 millionThe Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has awarded 22 contracts, mostly for pavement preservation, valued at $69.4 million in its most recent round of approvals. Preservation of existing infrastructure accounts for 17 of the contracts for resurfacing and maintenance of 120 miles of state highways. The largest of the contracts is for $29.8 million for […]May 24, 2017RoadbuildingFHWA releases $1.25 million in emergency relief funds for Idaho flood damageThe Federal Highway Administration has released $1.25 million in emergency relief funds to aid in repairs to bridges and roads damaged by floods in March. “Today’s funding represents a down payment toward completing all the repairs on highways that travelers in Idaho rely upon,” says Acting Deputy Federal Highway Administrator Walter Waidelich. “Additional resources will become […]May 24, 2017DealersCleared for IronPlanet purchase, Ritchie Bros. CEO talks people, Cat alliance, impactThe U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division has cleared Ritchie Bros.’ proposed purchase of IronPlanet announced last August. The estimated $758.5 million purchase sets the stage for potential combined online sales of $3 billion annually. The acquisition could close “in the next few weeks” with a new organization structure announced following. Ritchie Bros. CEO Ravi Saligram […]May 23, 2017DealersEquipment Roundup: Volvo EX2 electric compact excavator; Ford intros 2018 F-650/750; Pro-Handler extendable wheelbase skid steer; New 12kW Cat portable generatorVolvo unveils the EX2: First fully electric compact excavator prototype is faster, quieter Volvo Construction Equipment has unveiled what the company believes to be the first fully electric compact excavator prototype. Eight months after unveiling the LX1 hybrid electric loader and the HX1 load carrier prototypes as part of the company’s vision for the autonomous and electrified quarries of […]May 23, 2017DealersBusiness Roundup: Strongco Q1 revenues down; Parrot thermal imaging drone; Kubota Engine opens tech training center; Rental revenue targets $49.4B for 2017; U.S. home starts fallStrongco Q1 revenues drop 8.8%, earnings sink 18.9% Equipment dealer Strongco Corporation’s first quarter 2017 revenues fell to $83.2 million according to its most recent financial report, representing an 8.8 percent decrease compared to the same period the year before. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) dropped to $4.3 million, a decrease of […]May 23, 2017RoadbuildingARTBA presents Steve Wright with its highest honorThe American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) has presented Steve Wright, president of Wright Brothers Construction Company in Charleston, Tennessee, with its ARTBA Award. The award, established in 1960, is the association’s highest honor and recognizes recipients for their “outstanding contributions that have advanced the board goals of the association.” Wright has served in […]May 23, 2017RoadbuildingCalifornia Transportation Commission approves $328 million for 88 transportation projectsThe California Transportation commission has approved $328 million for 88 transportation projects across the state, including 41 biking and pedestrian projects receiving $35.8 million from the Active Transportation Program. “This list of multi-modal and fix-it-first projects help us keep our commitment to Californians to maintain and improve the transportation system for economic and quality of […]May 23, 2017RoadbuildingState Farm sponsorship continues Conn. DOT’s roadside assistance, traffic control programState Farm and the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) have entered into a sponsorship agreement that will rename the agency’s Connecticut Highway Assistance Motorist Patrol (CHAMP) to the CTDOT State Farm Safety Patrol. The program, which involves patrols and assistance for stranded motorists in addition to traffic control at incident scenes, has been in operation […]May 23, 2017Previous PagePage 33 of 225Next PageTop StoriesThe DirtKubota’s Next-Gen Excavators: Why are They So Popular?On this episode of The Dirt, we take a deep dive into Kubota’s dash-5 mini excavator lineup.Compact Track LoadersTakeuchi’s First EH-Controlled Compact Track Loader – the TL11R3Compact Track LoadersCTLs Dominate 40 Years After Tracks Added to a Skid Steer – Buyer’s Guide 2025Compact equipmentA Closer Look: Toro Debuts its First Tracked, Electric Dingo & Ultra BuggiesFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
