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Roadbuilding
Republicans introduce amendment to ‘bring much-needed fiscal discipline back to Washington’ + my opinions
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and all 44 Senate Republican introduced a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution to bring what they think is a “much-needed fiscal discipline back to Washington.” This amendment follows comments in President Barack Obama’s (D) Feb. 12 State of the Union address that supported what is being viewed as deficit […]
February 13, 2013
World of Concrete
Are you guilty of a new trend: ‘Stretching’ your heavy equipment?’ Better Roads talks with Case
In a sit-down conversation at World of Concrete 2013 with Rob Marringa, North American brand marketing manager for wheel loaders and heavy excavators at Case Construction Equipment, he talked with me about trends in the heavy equipment industry. The current challenging economic environments makes investment in capital equipment expenditures increasingly difficult, so naturally, equipment owners […]
February 12, 2013
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Roadbuilding
Amtrak, Texas DOT start study to consider new service from Bossier City-Shreveport to Fort Worth
Amtrak and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) have agreed on the scope of a feasibility study for new Amtrak service between the Bossier City -Shreveport area in Northwest Louisiana and along the Interstate 20 (I-20) corridor to Dallas and Fort Worth. Members of the East Texas Corridor Council (ETCC) joined TxDOT and Amtrak officials […]
February 12, 2013
World of Concrete
(World of Concrete report) New Cushman utility vehicle designed just for jobsites
Cushman launched a new utility vehicle during World of Concrete, held Feb. 5-8 in Las Vegas. The 16-horsepower Hauler 1500X, not designed for recreational use, is meant for transporting tools and personnel quickly around large jobsites. The vehicle has top speed of 16 mph and numerous safety features available as options. The Hauler is 4×2 […]
February 12, 2013
Roadbuilding
American Road & Transportation Builders Association 25th Anniversary P3 in Transportation Conference
July 24-26, 2013, 300 industry executives, federal, state and local public officials, as well as financial and public policy experts are expected to attend the milestone 25th Anniversary of ARTBA’s Public-Private Partnership (P3) in Transportation Conference in Washington, D.C. At a special July 25 gala awards dinner, they will take a look back at the […]
February 12, 2013
Roadbuilding
Caltrans wants public input on statewide rail plan, webinar set for Feb. 26
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), which manages two of the nation’s busiest passenger rail lines, is asking its rapidly growing passenger base what they think about rail systems in the Golden State. The department will host five public open houses and a statewide webinar this month to solicit input on the draft California State Rail […]
February 12, 2013
World of Concrete
Sam Norwood from John Deere talks with a Better Roads editor about John Deere’s new E Series skid steers
Sam Norwood took time to give me a walkaround of John Deere Forestry and Construction’s new E Series skid steers last week at World of Concrete 2013. The skid steers were developed and designed using what Deere calls the “Bright Idea” concept – using customer feedback in conjunction with Deere engineers to create a machine […]
February 12, 2013
Roadbuilding
ARTBA: States committed nearly $120 billion for transportation improvement in 2012, short of $129 billion peak in 2010
State departments of transportation (DOTs) and local governments committed a little over $117 billion in funding for highway, bridge, transit, port and other transportation-related construction projects during 2012, according to new analysis of the most recent U.S. Census Bureau data by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). ARTBA’s monthly report, “Value of Transportation […]
February 12, 2013
Roadbuilding
BOMAG to acquire some assets, roadbuilding operations from Terex
BOMAG (FAYAT Group) plans to acquire specific product lines and assets from Terex as well as Terex Roadbuilding operations of Latin America (ex-Cifali), according to a company announcement made public on Feb. 11. This is a significant breakthrough for BOMAG as well as the mixing plant business unit subsidiaries MARINI-ERMONT, according to BOMAG. This announcement […]
February 12, 2013
Roadbuilding
Want to know what Illinois drivers think about its state transportation? Check out this video
Want to know what Illinois drivers had to say about transportation in 2012? I am an Illinois driver, but I’ll keep my opinion to myself (mostly) – except that the traffic is still a HUGE problem. (I know, I should really be more open and tell you what I really think, right? 🙂 ) Click this […]
February 11, 2013
Roadbuilding
Putzmeister America launches ready mix truck line
Concrete pump manufacturer Putzmeister America has extended its reach in the market with a line of ready mix trucks, launched Wednesday at World of Concrete. Two mixer designs are available – the Pro Series standard ready mix truck and the Bridge Maxx Series with a booster axle. “We wanted to better meet the needs and […]
February 11, 2013
Roadbuilding
Stantec’s Matthew Alexander Presented with ‘Driving Force Award’ by the E-470 Board of Directors
Stantec Transportation Program Manager Matthew Alexander has been honored with the “Driving Force Award” by the E-470 Public Highway Authority board of directors. A member of Stantec’s Denver transportation practice, Alexander was recognized for “his contributions and leadership in supporting the continued development of the E-470 corridor.” Previously, the award has been presented to Colorado […]
February 11, 2013
Roadbuilding
(World of Concrete) Kubota launches three new compact excavators at World of Concrete
LAS VEGAS–Kubota unveiled three new compact excavators at World of Concrete – the KX040-4, KX018-4 and the U35-4. The machines, which replace older models, include a number of enhancements, says Keith Rohrbacker, construction equipment product manager for Kubota. “New features include heated cabs with plenty of leg room, wider door openings and improved auxiliary hydraulics,” […]
February 8, 2013
Roadbuilding
Jobless benefit claims fall, levels near second half of 2012
In aBloomberg report, the news agency reports that claims for U.S. unemployment insurance payments fell in the week ended Feb. 2, which returns it to levels seen in the second half of 2012. Applications for jobless benefits dropped 5,000 to 366,000 in the week ended Feb. 2, according to the report. For the full Bloomberg […]
February 8, 2013
Roadbuilding
Deere’s John Chesterman talks with Better Roads about its new 644K Hybrid wheel loader
LAS VEGAS–John Chesterman, product marketing manager for wheel loaders at John Deere Forestry and Construction, talks with Tina Grady Barbaccia, an editor with Randall-Reilly Construction Media (Aggregates Manager, Better Roads, Equipment World and Total Landscape Care publications), about the new 644K Hybrid wheel loader at World of Concrete 2013. To see the raw footage from […]
February 8, 2013
Roadbuilding
Vibco rolls out Stik-It concrete vibrator mounts + VIDEO
Vibco’s Stik-It concrete vibrator mounts, introduced at World of Concrete 2013 in Las Vegas, attaches to concrete forms without the need to weld, drill or perform other invasive work. [For a video of the Vibco Stik-It concrete vibrator mounts, go to http://youtu.be/6L8HMuIZ4eI.) The concrete vibrator uses a venturi air system to create positive suction […]
February 8, 2013
Roadbuilding
Blastrac adds new ride-on milling/sawing machine to product line
LAS VEGAS–The Blastrac BMP-4000 introduced at World of Concrete 2013 is a new heavy-duty ride-on sawing and milling machine that is suited for large sawing and milling applications such as road construction. The multifunctional machine is equipped for cutting, removing and sawing of concrete, asphalt and natural stone surface to a depth of 2.36 inches […]
February 8, 2013
World of Concrete
Dexter + Chaney project management software system integrates projects ‘end-to-end’
LAS VEGAS–Seattle-based construction software developer Dexter + Chaney rolled out its new Spectrum Project Management software at the 2013 World of Concrete trade show this week in Las Vegas. Spectrum Project Management is available as part of the suite of applications in Dexter + Chaney’s Spectrum Construction Software product line. The new software integrates its […]
February 8, 2013
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