Chris Hill (EQW)RoadbuildingGround broken on $500 million Alexandra to D.C. I-395 Express Lanes expansionVirginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe and officials from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and Interstate 95 Express Lanes private partner and operator Transurban recently held a ground breaking ceremony for the I-395 Express Lanes expansion from Alexandria to Washington, D.C. “Anyone who travels on I-395 and I-95 today can attest that this is one of […]August 14, 2017DealersRich Deister promoted to executive VP at Deister Machine Co.Representing the fourth generation of Deister leadership, Richard (Rich) M. Deister has recently been promoted to executive vice president of Deister Machine Co. “Rich has a proven track record for successfully leading large scale initiatives and driving innovation. His leadership skills are well suited to overseeing all operations of the company,” says Irwin F. Deister, Jr., […]August 11, 2017RoadbuildingPHOTOS: Skanska completes first phase of former Kosciuszko Bridge demo with lowering of main spanSkanska USA recently completed the first phase of demolition of the former Kosciuszko Bridge in New York City with the lowering of the 2,400-ton main span onto two barges beneath the structure. The following day, the barges floated the span measuring 300 feet long, 89 feet wide and 50 feet tall out to the East […]August 11, 2017RoadbuildingCaltrans QuickMap travel app integrates Waze to add more details for motoristsThe California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has integrated Waze app data into its QuickMap travel app to add real-time details on slow traffic, road closures and highway incidents for state motorists. “We’re always looking at ways to integrate new technologies and innovations into bettering our traffic management strategies,” says Caltrans Director Malcolm Dougherty. “This partnership […]August 11, 2017RoadbuildingCeremony marking 70th anniversary of concrete pavement section of I-10 set for Aug. 18Industry officials are holding a ceremony Aug. 18 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the construction of a 10-mile concrete pavement section of Interstate 10 between Ontario and Colton, California. This portion of the highway extends between Mulberry Street and Colton, and the American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) says it “represents a ‘crown jewel’ to […]August 11, 2017DealersTakeuchi-US adds Courson Equipment to serve northern NevadaTakeuchi-US has added Carson City, Nevada-based Courson Equipment to its dealer network, adding to its coverage in northern Nevada. The dealership, established in 1996, will carry Takeuchi’s full lineup including excavators, skid steers, track loaders and wheel loaders. “Courson Equipment has a great customer base throughout the nine counties in northern Nevada it serves,” says […]August 10, 2017RoadbuildingU.S. public construction spending hits 24-year low as % of GDPData from the U.S. Census Bureau and represented in graph form by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis show public construction spending in the country hit a 24-year low in the second quarter of this year, reaching 1.42 percent of the nation’s gross domestic product. This is the second quarter of decline in spending […]August 10, 2017RoadbuildingOklahoma DOT using ShakeCast to develop bridge inspection protocol following earthquakesThe Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) is using the U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) ShakeCast program to help inspectors develop a protocol for inspecting bridges following an earthquake. Oklahoma has experienced an increase in both the number and severity of earthquakes over the past seven years, during which time there was “cosmetic damage” found following a […]August 10, 2017RoadbuildingUSDOT proposes 10 infrastructure projects for $78.8 million in FASTLANE Small GrantsThe U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has proposed a list of 10 infrastructure projects to receive a combined $78.88 million in fiscal year 2017 Fostering Advancement in Shipping and Transportation for the Long-term Achievement of National Efficiencies (FASTLANE) Small Project grants. “Transportation is a key to accessing opportunity and improving our quality of life,” says […]August 10, 2017DealersEquipment Corporation of America names Harmston VP of sales, marketingPittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based Equipment Corporation of America (ECA) has named Jeff Harmston as vice president – sales and marketing. Harmston previously served as southeast regional sales manager for the foundation construction equipment distributor and worked out of the company’s Greensboro, North Carolina, branch since 2011. ECA says in his new role Harmston will focus on the […]August 9, 2017Previous PagePage 8 of 225Next PageTop StoriesCompact Track Loaders"Send in the The Rook!" – The Crime-Fighting Cat Compact Track Loader (Video)The modified CTL is equipped with bullet-proof glass and armor and attachments for keeping officers safe and for breaking into buildings.4WD TractorsNew Holland T6.180: World's First 100% Methane-Powered Production TractorWheel LoadersCat Rolls Out 980 GC: A Simple, Heavy-Duty Medium Wheel LoaderCompact equipmentKawasaki Unveils its 2026 Mule Utility Vehicle LineupFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
