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Roadbuilding
LiuGong’s 877III wheel loader
LiuGong Machinery Corp.’s new 877III wheel loader features a 10.8-liter, turbo-charged, electrical-control Cummins diesel engine that is said to deliver extra load-carrying power with its 50-percent torque rise, while keeping fuel consumption to a minimum. A hydraulically driven variable-speed fan cools the engine. A double-pump hydraulic system helps reduce energy loss, keeping power strong and […]
July 19, 2012
Roadbuilding
Atlas Copco’s HB 4100 hydraulic breaker
Atlas Copco Construction Equipment says its new HB 4100 heavy hydraulic breaker has a service weight of only 9,039 pounds, designed for carriers in the 88,185- to 154,324-pound weight class, but is as powerful as much heavier breakers. Improvements to the breaker include a guide system that makes the breaker more stable and resilient, a […]
July 19, 2012
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Roadbuilding
Is highway infrastructure better than we think?
According to a new report from the National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA), America’s highways are getting safer and smoother. However, despite heavy subsidies, public transportation infrastructures are falling apart. The report found that only 11 percent of America’s highway bridges were considered structurally deficient last year, down from 24 percent in 1990, the ACPA notes. The organization says that this is a sign of a transportation infrastructure that is continuously improving, says Randal O’Toole, a senior fellow at the Cato Institute and author of “Is U.S. Transportation Infrastructure Falling Down?” (For a proprietary report on the State of U.S. Bridges, see the Better Roads annual Bridge Inventory report.) Because most of the nation’s highway infrastructure is still paid for through ,According to a new report from the National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA), America’s highways are getting safer and smoother. However, despite heavy subsidies, public transportation infrastructures are falling apart. The report found that only 11 percent of America’s highway bridges were considered structurally deficient last year, down from 24 percent in 1990, the ACPA notes. The organization says that this is a sign of a transportation infrastructure that is continuously improving, says Randal O’Toole, a senior fellow at the Cato Institute and author of “Is U.S. Transportation Infrastructure Falling Down?” (For a proprietary report on the State of U.S. Bridges, see the Better Roads annual Bridge Inventory report.) Because most of the nation’s highway infrastructure is still paid for through ,According to a new report from the National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA), America’s highways are getting safer and smoother. However, despite heavy subsidies, public transportation infrastructures are falling apart. The report found that only 11 percent of America’s highway bridges were considered structurally deficient last year, down from 24 percent in 1990, the ACPA notes. The organization says that this is a sign of a transportation infrastructure that is continuously improving, says Randal O’Toole, a senior fellow at the Cato Institute and author of “Is U.S. Transportation Infrastructure Falling Down?” (For a proprietary report on the State of U.S. Bridges, see the Better Roads annual Bridge Inventory report.) Because most of the nation’s highway infrastructure is still paid for through ,According to a new report from the National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA), America’s highways are getting safer and smoother. However, despite heavy subsidies, public transportation infrastructures are falling apart. The report found that only 11 percent of America’s highway bridges were considered structurally deficient last year, down from 24 percent in 1990, the ACPA notes. The organization says that this is a sign of a transportation infrastructure that is continuously improving, says Randal O’Toole, a senior fellow at the Cato Institute and author of “Is U.S. Transportation Infrastructure Falling Down?” (For a proprietary report on the State of U.S. Bridges, see the Better Roads annual Bridge Inventory report.) Because most of the nation’s highway infrastructure is still paid for through ,According to a new report from the National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA), America’s highways are getting safer and smoother. However, despite heavy subsidies, public transportation infrastructures are falling apart. The report found that only 11 percent of America’s highway bridges were considered structurally deficient last year, down from 24 percent in 1990, the ACPA notes. The organization says that this is a sign of a transportation infrastructure that is continuously improving, says Randal O’Toole, a senior fellow at the Cato Institute and author of “Is U.S. Transportation Infrastructure Falling Down?” (For a proprietary report on the State of U.S. Bridges, see the Better Roads annual Bridge Inventory report.) Because most of the nation’s highway infrastructure is still paid for through ,According to a new report from the National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA), America’s highways are getting safer and smoother. However, despite heavy subsidies, public transportation infrastructures are falling apart. The report found that only 11 percent of America’s highway bridges were considered structurally deficient last year, down from 24 percent in 1990, the ACPA notes. The organization says that this is a sign of a transportation infrastructure that is continuously improving, says Randal O’Toole, a senior fellow at the Cato Institute and author of “Is U.S. Transportation Infrastructure Falling Down?” (For a proprietary report on the State of U.S. Bridges, see the Better Roads annual Bridge Inventory report.) Because most of the nation’s highway infrastructure is still paid for through ,According to a new report from the National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA), America’s highways are getting safer and smoother. However, despite heavy subsidies, public transportation infrastructures are falling apart. The report found that only 11 percent of America’s highway bridges were considered structurally deficient last year, down from 24 percent in 1990, the ACPA notes. The organization says that this is a sign of a transportation infrastructure that is continuously improving, says Randal O’Toole, a senior fellow at the Cato Institute and author of “Is U.S. Transportation Infrastructure Falling Down?” (For a proprietary report on the State of U.S. Bridges, see the Better Roads annual Bridge Inventory report.) Because most of the nation’s highway infrastructure is still paid for through
July 19, 2012
Roadbuilding
E-permits mean no more paper for truckers, haulers in Maryland — and a ‘green’ gold star
Maryland’s launch this month of electronic hauling permits, a.k.a. e-permits, for the trucking industry makes it the first state on the eastern seaboard, and the second in the nation to move in this paperless, more environmentally responsible direction. The Maryland State Highway Administration’s (SHA) is now providing truckers a way to carry paperless permits – […]
July 18, 2012
Roadbuilding
AGC: Construction employment stagnates
Construction employment stalled in June as more former construction workers left the industry, according to an analysis of new federal data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. The lack of current job openings, along with the departure of experienced workers, suggests a potential skilled-labor shortage may be developing, construction association officials warned. […]
July 16, 2012
Roadbuilding
KNAACK® Jobsite Storage Chest Foils Costly Construction Site Theft
Thieves that broke into a building under construction looking to steal tools left empty-handed, even after getting past a steel door and alarm system, thanks to the heavy-duty KNAACK® Jobmaster® Chest which protected its valuable contents from the determined intruders. The jobsite, a building under renovation near the Honey Creek Mall in Terre Haute Indiana, […]
July 13, 2012
Roadbuilding
Granite releasing 2012 Q2 results on Aug. 2
Granite Construction Inc. will release second quarter 2012 financial results on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012, after the market closes. The company will host an investor conference call at 8 a.m. (PT), on Friday, Aug. 3, 2012. A live webcast of the conference call is available at http://investor.graniteconstruction.com/index.cfm. The live call may also be accessed by […]
July 12, 2012
Roadbuilding
Earnings report: Cummins, sweet dividend, flat market
July brings a whole slew of quarterly earnings reports from the major equipment and engine manufacturers. First out of the chute is Cummins, which seasoned investors with a sweet 25 percent increase in its dividend, before noting a reduced outlook for the remainder of 2012. The headwinds facing the company have to do with the […]
July 12, 2012
Roadbuilding
Diesel aftertreatment works suprisingly well
Emissions aftertreatment systems in heavy diesel trucks and equipment may be one of the most expensive regulatory demands in the history of government, but new research indicates that they are having the intended effect. According to tests done by the University of California Riverside and the California Air Resources Board, aftertreatment systems have been so […]
July 12, 2012
Roadbuilding
Green alleys: ‘It’s not magic’ but a smart design to control stormwater pollution
The answer to waterway pollution isn’t magic – but green alleys may be one cutting-edge solution for eliminating waterway pollution. Washington, D.C. Mayor Vincent C. Gray on June 11 joined officials from the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and the District Department of the Environment (DDOE), and watched as workers poured water on a newly constructed alley […]
July 12, 2012
Roadbuilding
Cat announcing Q2 2012 financial results on July 25
Caterpillar Inc. will release 2012 second-quarter financial results at 6:30 a.m. Central Time on Wednesday, July 25, 2012. The results will be available at www.caterpillar.com/earnings. For teleconference and webcast access of the quarterly results with security analysts and institutional investors, call in at 10 a.m. Central Time on Wednesday, July 25, 2012. The one-hour conference call can […]
July 12, 2012
Roadbuilding
New Doosan DX300LC features performance enhancements with interim Tier 4 updates
The Doosan DX300LC excavator combines performance and comfort enhancements with interim Tier 4 technologies. The DX300LC is powered by a 213 horsepower, 6-cylinder Doosan DL08K water-cooled diesel engine that has been optimized for use with a cooled exhaust gas recirculation (CEGR) system, diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) and diesel particulate filter (DPF). The engine in this […]
July 11, 2012
Roadbuilding
ADVANTAGE PLUS SYSTEM
What if there was a way for the factory to always be available at your shop to help make adjustments or perform diagnostics with a full array of instruments……. Muncie Power engineers have made it possible by combining innovative technology and decades of mobile power experience through our Advantage + System. This technology has revolutionized […]
July 10, 2012
Roadbuilding
PB Corporation new B1.5 Pothole Patcher has potential asphalt payload of up to 3 tons
PB Corporation has introduced the B1.5 Pothole Patcher. The unit is designed to meet the needs of budget-conscious municipalities and contractors. The B-1.5 fits on a lean 19,500 lb (GVW) chassis, has a potential asphalt payload of up to 3 tons and includes many extra features typically found on much larger patchers. The B1.5 Patcher is available for Gas, Diesel, CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) and Propane fueled chassis.
July 10, 2012
Roadbuilding
Nebraska releases 2013 Surface Transportation Program
Nebraska Department of Roads’ Director Monty Fredrickson, on July 9 released the state's fiscal year 2013 Surface Transportation Program. The 2013 State Highway System program is published at $372 million and is funded from state and federal highway user taxes and fees. The Local System program for city streets and county roads totals $78 million and is funded with state, federal and local highway user revenues.,Nebraska Department of Roads’ Director Monty Fredrickson, on July 9 released the state's fiscal year 2013 Surface Transportation Program. The 2013 State Highway System program is published at $372 million and is funded from state and federal highway user taxes and fees. The Local System program for city streets and county roads totals $78 million and is funded with state, federal and local highway user revenues.,Nebraska Department of Roads’ Director Monty Fredrickson, on July 9 released the state's fiscal year 2013 Surface Transportation Program. The 2013 State Highway System program is published at $372 million and is funded from state and federal highway user taxes and fees. The Local System program for city streets and county roads totals $78 million and is funded with state, federal and local highway user revenues.,Nebraska Department of Roads’ Director Monty Fredrickson, on July 9 released the state's fiscal year 2013 Surface Transportation Program. The 2013 State Highway System program is published at $372 million and is funded from state and federal highway user taxes and fees. The Local System program for city streets and county roads totals $78 million and is funded with state, federal and local highway user revenues.,Nebraska Department of Roads’ Director Monty Fredrickson, on July 9 released the state's fiscal year 2013 Surface Transportation Program. The 2013 State Highway System program is published at $372 million and is funded from state and federal highway user taxes and fees. The Local System program for city streets and county roads totals $78 million and is funded with state, federal and local highway user revenues.,Nebraska Department of Roads’ Director Monty Fredrickson, on July 9 released the state's fiscal year 2013 Surface Transportation Program. The 2013 State Highway System program is published at $372 million and is funded from state and federal highway user taxes and fees. The Local System program for city streets and county roads totals $78 million and is funded with state, federal and local highway user revenues.,Nebraska Department of Roads’ Director Monty Fredrickson, on July 9 released the state's fiscal year 2013 Surface Transportation Program. The 2013 State Highway System program is published at $372 million and is funded from state and federal highway user taxes and fees. The Local System program for city streets and county roads totals $78 million and is funded with state, federal and local highway user revenues.
July 10, 2012
Roadbuilding
Cat pays $510K for shipping, selling uncertified equipment in California
Caterpillar will pay a fine of $510,000 to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for shipping more than 590,000 on-road and off-road engines that did not have legally required emissions controls installed. The investigation of these violations was conducted with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Justice based on similar conduct […]
July 9, 2012
Roadbuilding
CASE ADDS LARGER ENGINES, TIER 4 UPGRADES TO FOUR ALPHA SERIES SKID STEERS AND COMPACT TRACK LOADERS
RACINE, Wis. – Case Construction Equipment today announced upgrades to its four largest Alpha Series skid steers and compact track loaders, which now meet emission requirements for Tier 4 Interim certification. The Case SR250 and SV300 skid steers and TR320 and TV380 compact track loaders now feature 90-hp (67-kW), 3.4-liter Case diesel engines with the […]
July 6, 2012
Roadbuilding
RoadSafe Traffic Systems guides Massachusetts Turnpike Motorists from Fast Lane to E-ZPass
RoadSafe Traffic Systems Inc. is guiding motorists through the Massachusetts Turnpike’s transition from the Fast Lane electronic toll collection program to the more widely familiar E-ZPass system.
July 5, 2012
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