Joy Powell (EQW)RoadbuildingNational honors for Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) projectThe Illinois Tollway received national accolades for its Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) Rebuilding and Widening Project during the ACEC Engineering Excellence Awards Gala in Washington, D.C. The American Council of Engineering Companies presented Tollway Board Chairman Bob Schillerstrom with the 2018 National Recognition Award on April 17. The four-year project involved more than […]April 27, 2018DealersTerex Cranes distributor Renegar-Driggers adding six new Demag All Terrain Cranes to inventorySoutheastern U.S. and Caribbean Island Terex Cranes distributor, Renegar-Driggers, says it will soon add six new Damag All Terrain Cranes to its inventory, including one AC 100-4L unit, two AC 160-5 models and three AC 220-5 units. The recent order will help Renegar-Driggers Machinery continue to support its customers and their heavy workload, the company says. […]April 26, 2018DealersWacker Neuson unveils the EZ17e, its first battery-powered excavatorIn Paris this week, Wacker Neuson has debuted its first fully electric, battery-powered EZ17e compact excavator. It’s aimed for urban work, tunnels, inside buildings, golf courses, schools, hospitals and other construction jobs where you want to keep emissions and noise to a minimum. The EZ17e is slated for release next year – first in Europe […]April 25, 2018Construction EquipmentVögele debuts revamped Big MultiPlex Ski, new technology at IntermatAt Intermat, Road paver manufacturer Vögele is showcasing its latest generation of sensors for grade and slope control. Whether on their own or in combination with the new Big MultiPlex Ski, they deliver optimal results in asphalt paving, the company says. From narrow radii when constructing roundabouts to long straights on trunk roads, the requirements on […]April 25, 2018DealersAEM’s new vice chair is John Lagemann of Deere; Scott Harris of CNH Industrial joins boardJohn D. Lagemann, a Deere senior vice president of sales and marketing, has been elected  2018 vice chair of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). He fills the unexpired officer term of Jim Walker of CNH Industrial, who recently retired. Also, AEM elected Scott Harris of CNH Industrial to the association’s board of directors to […]April 25, 2018DealersRoad Machinery of California and Arizona joins Dynapac dealer networkRoad Machinery of California and Arizona has joined the Dynapac North America dealer network. Road Machinery rents, sells and supports the full Dynapac portfolio of pavers, soil compactors and asphalt rollers in the Arizona and Southern California markets. Founded in 1955 in Phoenix, Road Machinery has 14 branches, with 10 of them in California. Road Machinery is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsui […]April 24, 2018RoadbuildingTo mitigate dangers for roadway workers, Minn. develops reporting system for work-zone intrusionsResearch has shown that half of the deaths of roadway work-zone workers are caused by vehicles intruding into the zone. Addressing the nature of these intrusions is an important step for ensuring a safe work environment for crews. But few states have had an explicit method for systematically collecting this work-zone intrusion data. That’s why […]April 24, 2018DealersUnited Rentals reports 25% leap in revenue in Q1Reflecting strong industry growth and acquisitions, United Rentals is reporting a 25.1 percent jump in rental revenue for the first quarter of 2018, compared to a year ago. Total revenue was $1.734 billion and rental revenue was $1.459 billion for the first quarter for the rental giant. That’s compared to $1.356 billion and $1.166 billion, […]April 20, 2018RoadbuildingAs autonomous vehicles gain traction, Penn. steps up oversight with action planPennsylvania is stepping up oversight of highly automated vehicles (HAVs) in the state. To that end, the Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has unveiled a multi-step action plan. “Given public concerns about safety on Pennsylvania roadways, we must implement interim oversight policies while we await legislative action on our request for permanent authorization,” says PennDOT Secretary […]April 20, 2018RoadbuildingEight DOTs honored by Asphalt Pavement Alliance for long-life roadsEight departments of transportation have won the 2017 Perpetual Pavement Award by Asphalt Pavement Alliance (APA). They were honored for long-life asphalt pavements that reflect characteristics of a Perpetual Pavement design. The award is presented to state transportation departments and local agency road owners for well-performing asphalt pavements that are at least 35 years old […]April 20, 2018Previous PagePage 36 of 61Next 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
