Chris Hill (EQW)RoadbuildingWorld of Asphalt leader Richard Moore named NAPA Man of the YearThe National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) has named Richard Moore, chairman of Lehman-Roberts Company and chairman of the association’s World of Asphalt Committee, as its Man of the Year. The award, presented during NAPA’s annual meeting in Orlando this week, “recognizes outstanding contributions by industry leaders for the betterment of the entire asphalt industry.” The […]February 2, 2017DealersIronPlanet names Calhoon as vice president of data analytics and machine learningOnline equipment auctioneer IronPlanet has named Ken Calhoon as its vice president of data analytics and machine learning in charge of improving online and onsite event performance using “key data-based performance drivers.” The company says Calhoon has more than 30 years of experience in roles at Bain & Company, Mitsubishi Electronics, Forrester Research (vice president/consulting […]February 1, 2017RoadbuildingAEM names five ‘Build’ phase finalists of the Infrastructure Vision 2050 ChallengeThe Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has named the five finalists in the “Build” phase of the Infrastructure Vision 2050 Challenge, a competition that offers $150,000 in prizes for “innovative ideas to overhaul the crumbling infrastructure that Americans rely upon to move people, materials, products, services and information.” The “Build” phase, which launched in July […]February 1, 2017RoadbuildingLouisiana DOTD issues RFI to accelerate 1-10 Capital Corridor work through a P3The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LDOTD) has issued a request for information (RFI) to “accelerate major enhancements” on the I-10 Capital Corridor via a public-private partnership (P3). Last year, the state legislature changed a state law that allows the agency to solicit P3s. This is the first time the state has “seriously pursued […]February 1, 2017RoadbuildingSenate confirms Elaine Chao as Secretary of TransportationThe Senate has confirmed Elaine Chao as the next Secretary of Transportation in a 93-6 vote Jan. 31. She was sworn in the same day. Chao’s husband Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky), voted “present.” Voting against Chao were Cory Booker (D-New Jersey), Kristen Gillibrand (D-New York), Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon), Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont), Senate Minority […]February 1, 2017RoadbuildingNAPA names Gallagher Asphalt’s Dan Gallagher as 2017 chairmanThe National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) has named Dan Gallagher, vice president of operations & CFO of Gallagher Asphalt Corporation, Thorton, Illinois, as its chairman for 2017. Gallagher has served on NAPA engineering committees and chaired the association’s task forces on recycling and energy conversation, and has worked on industry best practices and warm-mix asphalt […]February 1, 2017BusinessCaterpillar plans global headquarters move to ChicagoCaterpillar has announced plans to move its worldwide operations to the Chicago area later this year and will no longer build the Peoria headquarters complex as previously announced. The company says a “limited group” of support functions and senior executives, adding up to about 300 employees, will be located in Chicago when the new office […]January 31, 2017Construction EquipmentVolvo adds to G-Series articulated dump trucks with launch of A45GVolvo Construction Equipment has added increased tonnage to its G-Series articulated dump trucks with the addition of the A45G. “We have taken the industry’s best lineup of articulated haulers and made them better by increasing payload capacities and including a range of new features that make them even safer and more efficient than before,” says […]January 31, 2017BusinessContractor of the Year finalist: David CovingtonDavid Covington sees people and the relationships they can develop as a big part of the longevity of his company and a key to good business. But when he first started DECCO Contractors-Paving, he relied on his own personal drive rather than the skills and advice of other people. “I learned on the job,” […]January 31, 2017RoadbuildingIllinois Tollway awards $22 million in construction contracts in JanuaryThe Illinois Tollway board of directors has approved three construction contracts valued at $22.2 million during its January meeting. These contracts, the Tollway reports, mark the beginning of the sixth year of the Move Illinois Program, which as had more than $4.5 billion invested in that time. “With nearly $1 billion committed for capital spending […]January 31, 2017Previous PagePage 70 of 225Next PageTop StoriesTechnologyIs this Horse-Like Robot the Future of Construction Site Transportation?The Kawasaki hydrogen-powered four-legged robot can navigate challenging terrain – even climb stairs.RoadbuildingWatch Remote-Control Cat Dozers, Excavator Tackle Big Sur Landslide (Video)Compact Excavators"Big on Power" – Case CE Rolls Out 4 New Mini Excavators in Diesel and ElectricAttachmentsAre You Ready for a Tiltrotator? Here’s What’s on the MarketFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
