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Roadbuilding
FHWA celebrates completion of California’s I-215 North Corridor widening project
At a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Federal Highway Deputy Administrator Greg Nadeau, along with California state and local officials, celebrated the completion of the Interstate 215 North Corridor widening project in the city of San Bernardino. The $647 million project included $128 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding. It is expected to […]
January 27, 2014
Roadbuilding
Shuster urges transportation leaders to ‘educate’ lawmakers on funding needs
Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) is urging transportation leaders to ‘educate’ lawmakers on what the industry needs in a new surface transportation funding bill. At the U.S. Conference of Mayor’s annual conference on Friday, Shuster, who is the chairman of the House Transportation Committee, said he needs transportation leaders to help show lawmakers what will be […]
January 27, 2014
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Roadbuilding
‘Booth babes’ and the S.T.E.A.M. professions
I spent this past week (Jan. 20-24) covering World of Concrete 2014 in Las Vegas to learn about the latest technology, see new and updated equipment and talk with manufacturers, contractors and agency transportation professionals. My goal was to enhance my industry knowledge and build relationships. It helps me get a better understanding of the […]
January 27, 2014
Roadbuilding
Hyundai adds R55-9A and R55W-9A mini excavators to 9A series
Hyundai Construction Equipment has introduced two new mini excavators to its 9A series product line: R55-9A and R55W-9A. The new mini excavator feature a number of improvements over their predecessors, including a certified Tier 4 Final engine upgrade, improved hydraulics, increased operator comfort and added durability. Both machines are powered by a 65.1-horsepower Tier 4 […]
January 27, 2014
Roadbuilding
3 Tips for Getting Back on Track with Your 2014 Goals
Is your New Year’s resolution already a distant memory? Maybe you made work-related goals that have proven to be too much to handle. Or perhaps your goal was personal but you’ve just gotten off track. Our sister site Total Landscape Care suggests that New Year’s Resolutions may be too hard to keep because they are […]
January 24, 2014
Roadbuilding
MMFX’s ChromX 4100 provides high-strength steel alternative when corrosion resistance isn’t needed
Irvine, Calif.-based MMFX Steel Corporation’s uncoated, high-strength steel and corrosion resistant product, MMFX2, has been used successfully throughout the transportation industry. However, not all projects need corrosion resistance so the company saw a need to develop a high-strength steel without corrosion inhibitors. The result was the development of ChromX 4100, which doesn’t have corrosion inhibitors […]
January 24, 2014
Roadbuilding
Extreme winter weather causes massive semi, vehicle pileup (PHOTOS)
Another round of extreme winter weather, including subzero temps and whiteout conditions, has hit some areas of the United States, which is being dubbed by some as “Polar Vortex Part 2.” In Northwestern Lake County, Indiana, more than two feet of lake-effect snow fell in less than 10 hours on Tuesday (Jan. 21), causing white-out […]
January 24, 2014
Roadbuilding
Terex Bid-Well adds barrier brackets, swing leg and universal hydraulic crown to 4800 paver
Paving contractors can now get closer to a barrier to get the job done with Terex Bid-Well’s addition of barrier brackets to its 4800 paver. These brackets also pick the rail off of the deck and assist with finishing and can be customized to fit over parapet wells. The swing legs that have been added […]
January 24, 2014
Roadbuilding
Caterpillar offers sneak peek at hydraulic coupler prototype during World of Concrete
Caterpillar spent some time with Better Roads at World of Concrete 2014 talking about the company’s new hydraulic tilting coupler, which is set for release this summer, according to Greg Worley, market development engineer for Cat. A prototype of the still-unnamed coupler was on display. The significant features of the new coupler are the following: […]
January 23, 2014
Roadbuilding
American Concrete Institute ‘advances’ with new logo, tagline
The American Concrete Institute revealed its new logo and tagline – “Always Advancing” – at World of Concrete 2014, the first major update to the logo in 50 years. The 110-year-old organization made these updates to signify what it says is the next step forward in the evolution of the ACI brand as well as […]
January 23, 2014
Roadbuilding
MoDOT battles winter weather with team of two plows
Check out this video the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Southeast District submitted for our series on “Winter Weather War Stories” and snow and ice control. Tony Scholl, senior maintenance worker from the agency’s Perryville Facility, was driving the tow plow with Jeff Leible, Perryville facility supervisor, following the tractor plow. Perryville is located in […]
January 22, 2014
Roadbuilding
Case introduces 1221F wheel loader for heavy applications
Case Construction Equipment has introduced its 1221F wheel loader, which is the largest in the company’s F Series and built for heavy earthmoving and loading applications. A 11.9-liter Tier 4 Interim-certified, cooled exhaust gas recirculation (CEGR) engine with diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) and diesel particulate filter (DPF) powers the machine, delivering up to 355 horsepower. […]
January 22, 2014
Roadbuilding
IGGA: Agencies specifying diamond saw-cut textures to solve smoothness, noise and safety issues
As transportation authority specifiers place more emphasis on smoother, quieter and safer roadways and fewer construction delays, diamond saw cut textures are being used to reduce roughness, noise and friction of pavements, bridges and runways, John Roberts, executive director of the International Grooving and Grinding Association (IGGA), told editors during a World of Concrete 2014 […]
January 22, 2014
Roadbuilding
Honda showcases GXR120 Rammer engine at World of Concrete
At its World of Concrete booth, Honda Power Equipment is showcasing its GXR120 Rammer engine, which is designed for heavy-duty rammer applications. The GXR120 has a displacement of 121 cc and can power 110- to 175-pound rammers at various altitudes. Designed for durability, the engine features a cast-iron cylinder sleeve; high carbon-steel, dual-ball bearing crankshaft; […]
January 22, 2014
Roadbuilding
Mack Trucks unveils air disk brake option for vocational trucks at World of Concrete
Mack Trucks unveiled an air disc brake option for it’s vocational trucks Tuesday at World of Concrete, our sister site Equipment World reports. The new brake option is designed to offer better stopping power and resistance to fade, as well as less maintenance compared to conventional S-cam designs. Mack’s air disc brake design uses two […]
January 21, 2014
Roadbuilding
Rail safety among NTSB’s top 10 most wanted transportation improvements for 2014
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its 2014 Most Wanted List, which features the agency’s top 10 advocacy and awareness priorities for the year. For the first time, the agency has included safety in rail mass transit on the list. This follows a year of multiple rail accidents, including two Metro-North derailments (one […]
January 21, 2014
Roadbuilding
Case auctions autographed skid steer loader; Proceeds benefit United Way
[Correction: This article previously stated that the auction is held at World of Concrete, which is not correct. The World of Concrete reference has been removed.] Case Construction Equipment is auctioning a new, autographed SR175 skid steer loader this week. The auction is held in conjuction with Case’s sponsorship of the 2014 Amsoil World Championship […]
January 21, 2014
Roadbuilding
ARTBA-TDF seeks nominations for 2014 Young Executive Development Program
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF) is accepting nominations for its 2014 Young Executive Development Program (YEDP). The program, which introduces young executives to the federal legislative and regulatory processes and how they impact the transportation design and construction industry, will be held June 9-12 in Washington, D.C. YEDP features […]
January 20, 2014
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