Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].Construction EquipmentWhat to see at World of Concrete 2018: E-Z Drill, Gehl, Hyundai in the Central HallThe 43rd annual World of Concrete kicks off January 23 with 1,500 companies signed up as exhibitors. The event is billed as the largest international show for the concrete and masonry industries, attracting more than 55,000 attendees. The show runs from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day at the Las Vegas Convention Center, ending […]January 15, 2018RoadbuildingOre. expands salt use on roads after 5-year testThe Oregon Department of Transportation has expanded its use of rock salt this winter after five years of testing the snow and ice melting product. With the tests, ODOT said it saw a 27-percent drop in the average number of crashes a year on Interstate 5 and a 23-percent drop on U.S. 95. The ODOT […]January 15, 2018Construction EquipmentWhat to see at World of Concrete 2018: Cat UTVs, Bobcat, Case in the Central HallThe 43rd annual World of Concrete kicks off January 23 with 1,500 companies signed up as exhibitors. The event is billed as the largest international show for the concrete and masonry industries, attracting more than 55,000 attendees. The show runs from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day at the Las Vegas Convention Center, ending […]January 11, 2018RoadbuildingFormer transportation secretary calls for infrastructure fix, higher gas taxFormer U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is calling on Republicans and Democrats and all levels of government to work together to fix America’s infrastructure problems. Writing an opinion article at Newsweek.com, LaHood, who served from 2009 to 2013, says Congress missed an opportunity with its tax-reform legislation to inject “much needed revenue into the Highway […]January 11, 2018RoadbuildingContract awarded to add Express Lanes on northern Colo.’s I-25The Colorado Department of Transportation has approved a $248 million contract to add Express Lanes on Interstate 25 from Johnstown to Fort Collins, with work expected to start this summer. Kraemer/IHC won the contract to add an Express Lane in both directions, replace aging bridges, widen bridges, create new pedestrian and bicycle access under I-25 […]January 11, 2018RoadbuildingNew York City achieves record low in traffic fatalitiesFor the fourth consecutive year, New York City has seen a drop in traffic fatalities, with 2017 marking the greatest percentage drop since recordkeeping began in 1910, according to the mayor’s office. Last year saw a 32-percent drop in pedestrian deaths, the steepest drop in the city’s history. In 2017, 214 people – 101 of […]January 11, 2018RoadbuildingWaze, USDOT to combine data to reduce traffic fatalitiesWaze and the U.S. Department of Transportation have joined forces to help reduce highway fatalities. The agency and traffic app have embarked on a pilot project to integrate traffic crash data with Waze’s data on traffic hazards and conditions. “This initiative will examine the feasibility of using this new crowd-sourcing application to provide a reliable, […]January 10, 2018RoadbuildingNew app released for Hyperloop to make travel plansThough tests continue on developing a Hyperloop rapid-transit system, Virgin Hyperloop One has released a travel app to help future passengers one day book rides. The company says the app will also have current day uses as it will help travelers plan, book and pay for public and private transportation, including ride-share programs. Eventually, the […]January 10, 2018Construction EquipmentWhat to see at World of Concrete 2018: Chicago Pneumatic, Doosan, Wacker Neuson in the Silver LotThe 43rd annual World of Concrete kicks off January 23 with 1,500 companies signed up as exhibitors. The event is billed as the largest international show for the concrete and masonry industries, attracting more than 55,000 attendees. The show runs from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day at the Las Vegas Convention Center, ending […]January 9, 2018Construction EquipmentGrundopit mini directional drill brings power to confined areasTT Technologies has upgraded its Grundopit mini directional drill for line installations in tight spaces. Despite its compact size, the pit-launched drill delivers 13,489 pounds of thrust and pull-back and 553 foot-pounds of torque with bore length of up to 150 feet. It is 54 inches long, 43 inches wide and 57 inches tall. 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