Chris Hill (EQW)RoadbuildingBertha sees daylight, finishes 1.7-mile boring work for SR 99 tunnelSixty-four years after the Alaskan Way Viaduct was first opened to traffic, Bertha, the world’s largest tunnel boring machine, broke through the end of a more than 9,270-foot tunnel for Seattle’s SR 99. “This is a historic moment in our state’s transportation history,” says Washington State Gov. Jay Inslee. “Innovation and perseverance are the engines […]April 6, 2017DealersTerramac adds C.N. Wood to expand North American dealer networkCrawler carrier manufacturer Terramac has added C.N. Wood to its North American dealer network to provide coverage in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. “C.N. Wood is a long standing dealership with an experienced team, who’s dedicated to providing their customers with the best possible equipment, service and support,” says Terramac Director of Sales Matt Slater. “C.N. […]April 6, 2017RoadbuildingTrump stresses need for reduced regulatory steps for infrastructure projectsIn two separate presentations April 4, President Donald Trump stressed the need for reduced regulatory steps required for infrastructure projects in order to fast track needed repairs to bridges and roads across the country. Speaking at the CEO Town Hall on Unleashing American Business, Trump revealed a chart his staff created showing the number of […]April 6, 2017RoadbuildingNational Work Zone Awareness Week launches at active Maryland construction siteRepresentatives from the U.S. Department of Transportation and Department of Labor and Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) on April 4 officially launched National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) at the active Georgia Avenue/Randolph Road interchange construction site in Silver Spring, Maryland. “For Maryland’s roadway workers, the construction zone is their office, and everyone deserves to […]April 6, 2017DealersCrafco Inc. purchases assets of Crafco TexasCrafco Inc. reports it has entered in an agreement to purchase the assets of Crafco Texas Inc. “We are pleased to have been presented this opportunity to purchase this business and are excited about the future possibilities presented to us because of the acquisition,” the company reports. Crafco says the purchase combines the assets of one […]April 5, 2017RoadbuildingI-85 collapse update: C.W. Matthews named reconstruction contractor with June 15 target finish dateThe Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has selected C.W. Matthews of Marietta, Georgia, to reconstruct the portions of northbound and southbound Interstate 85 bridges outside of Atlanta destroyed in a fire March 30. GDOT Director of Construction Marc Mastronardi expects the work to be completed by June 15, but is reviewing options for incentives to the contractor […]April 5, 2017RoadbuildingOhio DOT reports $2.3 billion to be invested in bridges and roads in 2017In kicking off its road construction season, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is touting its plan to invest $2.3 billion in bridge and road improvements in 2017, a figure close to the record investments of $2.4 billion in the two previous years. “Since Gov. John Kasich took office, we have invested an unprecedented $14 […]April 5, 2017RoadbuildingMinn. Governor signs $105 million federal funding bill for transportation projectsMinn. Gov. Mark Dayton has signed Chapter 14, HF 837 that authorizes $105 million from the FAST Act for transportation projects across the state, providing for at least 28 highway and bridge projects. Both the state House and Senate unanimously supported the bill. “I am pleased that the Legislature has authorized this funding, which is […]April 5, 2017DealersUnited Rentals completes NES Rentals purchase for $965 millionUnited Rentals says it has completed its purchase of NES Rentals Holdings for roughly $965 million in cash, a deal funded through “unsecured debt and available capacity on the company’s ABL facility.” “We’re excited by the customer and investor benefits we’ve created through this combination, which leverages our technology, infrastructure and cross-selling capabilities,” says Michael […]April 4, 2017DealersStrongco’s 2016 revenues drop 6%, earnings plummet 64%Ontario-based equipment dealer Strongco Corporation has reported a 6.2-percent drop in revenues for 2016, along with a dramatic decrease in earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) of 64.2 percent, as it works to “streamline and stabilize” its business. Revenues for 2016 reached $361.3 million, compared to $385 million the previous year. EBITDA dropped […]April 4, 2017Previous PagePage 48 of 225Next PageTop StoriesCompact ExcavatorsA Closer Look: Yanmar’s ViO35-7 Mini Excavator Packs Power, Zero Tail SwingThe 24.4-horsepower mini excavator features a swing boom and a three-pump hydraulic system for tackling a variety of light construction jobs.AttachmentsRodradar Intros Ground Penetrating Radar Buckets for Large ExcavatorsPickupsToyota Reveals 2026 Tundra with Engine Choices, New Standard FeaturesCompact ExcavatorsBull Equipment Charges Into U.S. Market with Low-Cost Mini Excavator LineupFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
