Chris Hill (EQW)Better RoadsUSDOT, FAA providing $282.6 million for 67 airport infrastructure projectsThe U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration is awarding $282.6 million in airport infrastructure grants to 67 airports in 29 states as part of the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). “The Airport Improvement Program helps to maintain our aviation infrastructure and supports safety, capacity, security and environmental improvements,” says Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao. “This is an […]August 24, 2017Better RoadsCalifornia OKs $690 million for 32 major projectsThe California Transportation Commission (CTC) has authorized $690 million in funding that will allow the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to start 32 major “fix-it-first” projects. Caltrans says the funding was made possible by the SB 1 legislation approved earlier this year that raised excise taxes on both gas and diesel. “The needs in California […]August 24, 2017Better RoadsKansas DOT selects 30 projects for state highway updatesThe Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has selected 30 projects for funding through its City Connecting Link Improvement Program (CCLIP). The program funds projects that improve state highways that extend through cities. Through the program, cities contribute up to 25 percent of the project cost based on population, with those under 2,500 in population not […]August 24, 2017Big Iron DealerH&E opens Durham branch, relocates Tampa operationH&E Equipment Services has opened a new branch in Durham, North Carolina, marking the company’s fifth location in the state and bringing the total number of branches across the country to 79. The new site features a 16,000-square-foot building located on two acres and includes a fenced yard area, offices, parts warehouse and an eight-bay […]August 23, 2017Better RoadsASCE: Trump infrastructure EO may not protect environment, improve safetyThe American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) President Norma Jean Mattei says in a statement it is unclear if President Trump’s executive order on streamlining the infrastructure-permitting process “will protect the environment and improve public safety.” “For decades, ASCE has advocated for public policies that reduce risk and hold paramount public safety and welfare,” Mattei […]August 23, 2017Better RoadsGeorgia DOT awarded 388 contracts valued at $1.3 billion in FY 2017The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) awarded 388 construction contracts valued at $1.3 billion in fiscal year 2017, which ended June 30, with maintenance projects accounting for 43 percent and road projects making of 35 percent of the total. The combined total for FY 2016 and FY 2017 was close to $3 billion. “FY 17 […]August 23, 2017Better RoadsMaryland makes $38.4 million in grants available for local roadsMaryland has made available $38.4 million in grants for local roads in Baltimore and municipalities and counties across the state, with the state’s Department of Transportation (MDOT) releasing applications for the grants due Aug. 31. “Since the beginning of our administration, we have been committed to investing in roads and bridges across the state,” says […]August 23, 2017Big Iron DealerDeere Q3 net income soars 31%, construction/forestry sales up 29%Deere & Company net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2017 increased 31.3 percent, compared to the same period last year, to reach $641.8 million, while construction and forestry division sales increased 29 percent. Total worldwide net sales and revenues increased 16 percent to $7.8 billion for the quarter compared to Q3 2016, with […]August 22, 2017Big Iron DealerEquipment Roundup: Blade Buddy skid bucket for excavators; Manitou intros powerful MRT2470 rotating telehandler; Neal Generation IV sealcoating pumps; Kenworth details development of T880SNeal Manufacturing launches retrofitting Generation IV sealcoating pumps Neal Manufacturing’s new Generation IV sealcoating pumps require less frequent routine maintenance than previous versions and can be retrofitted to existing asphalt trucks. “Customers are continually seeking ways to increase productivity, and once again we listened,” says Jim Farrell, CEO of Neal Manufacturing’s parent company Blastcrete. “Our […]August 22, 2017Big Iron DealerBusiness Roundup: Finning Q2 revenue up 21%; Komatsu Q1 sales up 44%; Takeuchi-US adds Courson Equipment; ARA drops rental forecastLargest Cat dealer Finning Q2 revenue jumps 21% Second quarter revenue for the largest Caterpillar distributor Finning International jumped 21 percent to $1.58 billion, compared to the same period last year, driven by a 46-percent increase in new equipment sales on a consolidated basis. The company also cites product support revenue growth of 13 percent, […]August 22, 2017Previous PagePage 4 of 225Next PageTop StoriesExcavatorsDevelon Rolls Out its Largest Excavator, the DX1000LC-7The new model is designed for production with a 7-cubic-yard bucket and the highest swing torque in its class.The Dirt“The Minidozer”: A Closer Look at Movex’s Tiny, Remote-Control CrawlerCompact equipmentDeere Adds Three Models to P-Tier Compact Wheel Loader LineBattery electricVideo: Hyundai's R18E Electric Mini Excavator Getting Ready for MarketDozersNew Cat D10 Dozer Delivers More Power with Less Fuel
