Tag: Texas: Page 3

Roadbuilding

Construction progresses on three V-pier bridges in Fort Worth

Texas Sterling, the contractor, has finished all eight of the V-piers on White Settlement Road Bridge, and construction of the superstructure is underway.

August 16, 2018

Roadbuilding

Texas completes 8-year, $1.6B I-35W construction project

A local news station reports that the Texas Department of Transportation has finally completed a project which opened I-35W back up for public transportation.

July 26, 2018

Roadbuilding

TxDOT to receive extra highway funding due to state’s booming economy

Texas' economy has been so prosperous that the Texas Department of Transportation is receiving extra funding to speed up the completion of highway projects.

July 24, 2018

Roadbuilding

“Dent” in Texas bridge reported by drivers turns out to be much more

Turns out the problem was much worse than just a dent. Crews discovered that the bridge metal was eroding causing the bridge deck to sag. Details here.

July 5, 2018

Construction Equipment

Inside Cat’s Seguin engine plant which plans to produce its 400,000th engine this fall

Caterpillar's Seguin engine plant is scheduled to produce its 400,000th engine in the fall of 2018. Check out the video and details here on Equipment World.

June 25, 2018

Dealers

Kubota buys land for “Kubota Ranch” in Texas, distribution center in Kan.

The ranch will be designed to improve its relationship with its dealers and expand the company’s research as well as unveiling new products to dealers there.

June 19, 2018

Roadbuilding

Army Corps to fund additional $1.8B in projects with new work plan

The plan includes $1.772 billion provided in Congress’ $1.3 trillion spending package enacted March 23. Details here.

June 15, 2018

Workforce

Texas summer camp will introduce teens to construction through team-based project

The camp will introduce 9th & 10th graders to equipment used on construction sites. Students will be able to apply their STEM skills to real-world applications.

May 30, 2018

Construction Equipment

AUSA unveils D601AHG all-terrain site dumper, electric dumper prototype

AUSA's all-terrain site dumper comes with telematics and their Fuel Visibility System, while their electric prototype dumper is the first to feature a cab.

May 17, 2018

Roadbuilding

Galveston County officials decide on less expensive Pelican Island Bridge proposal

By selecting the conventional bridge, rather than the land bridge proposal, it allows for future development of a rail line. More info here on Equipment World.

May 17, 2018

Roadbuilding

$743 million US 183 South toll road in Austin 50% complete

Construction on US 183 South 50% complete as northbound non-toll lanes open for traffic. Watch local news coverage of the construction here on Equipment World.

May 11, 2018

Roadbuilding

Ark. DOT tries out new contracting process for road projects

The Arkansas Department of Transportation is experimenting with the construction manager/general contractor (CMGC) form of contracting, which shifts liability and risks of cost overruns to the contractor. The state legislature has given the department approval to apply the alternative to traditional bidding for three projects totaling no more than $200 million. The agency chose improving […]

May 8, 2018