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Roadbuilding

States combat low gas tax revenues with hybrid-, electric-vehicle fees

In an attempt to battle lost taxes due to increased hybrid and electric car use, six states are working to create laws to tax fuel-efficient vehicles, Automotive News and Bloomberg reported. Electric and hybrid car sales have continuously risen in the last decade, while state and local gas tax revenues have fallen. In fact, inflation-adjusted […]

June 10, 2013

Roadbuilding

FHWA deploys bridge-inspecting robots

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is deploying a robot to help inspect the safety and structure of concrete bridge decks. The robotic tool, created in partnership with Rutgers University as part of the Long-Term Bridge Performance (LTBP) Program, is expected to save time and money during inspections. The robot uses imaging […]

May 17, 2013

Roadbuilding

Virginia governor signs transportation bill into effect

Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell on Monday signed the state’s transportation bill into effect, CBS DC reported. The Road to the Future bill will enable sweeping, long-term funding for Virginia highway repairs and maintenance. It will replace the state’s 17.5 cent per gallon retail gas tax with a 3.5-percent wholesale tax on gasoline and a 6-percent […]

May 14, 2013

Business

Sany America names Hawkins-Graves as first-Virginia based Sany excavator dealer

Sany America has named Hawkins-Graves as a Sany excavator dealer in Lynchburg, Virginia, making Hawkins-Graves the first Virginia-based excavator dealer for Sany America. Hawkins-Graves, founded in 1966, specializes in the sale, rental and service of new and used construction equipment. The dealership’s territory includes central and western Virginia. For more information, visit sanyamerica.com or hawkinsgraves.com.

March 7, 2013

Roadbuilding

Cyclists getting “doored”: that’s got to hurt

It would be one of those “this is going to hurt” moments that you know is happening but you can’t avoid. As the push to do more for cyclists gains momentum, how does your state stand on “dooring”.  This story points out it is illegal in DC and Maryland but not in Virginia. Getting “doored.” […]

February 14, 2013

Business

Washington D.C. tops 2012 list of states for LEED projects

The U.S. Green Building Council has released its Top 10 States for LEED in 2012 list and Washington D.C. regins supreme. The rankings might look a bit odd considering some states are ranked lower than others even though they had more projects certified and/or more total square feet certified for the year. The U.S.G.B.C. ranks […]

January 28, 2013

Pickups

VA Switching 15,000 Vehicles to CNG/Propane

Roush CleanTech and Alliance AutoGas partners in 15,000 fleet vehicle switch

October 9, 2012

Business

Terex Fuchs distribution expands in Maryland, Virginia

Terex Fuchs distributor Penn Jersey Machinery, located in Lionville, Pennsylvania, has expanded its territory to the states of Maryland and Virginia. Penn Jersey Machinery already offers Terex Fuchs in the states of Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey. In preparation to support its expanded territory, Penn Jersey Machinery has hired two additional service technicians, specializing […]

August 22, 2012

Oils & lubricants

Chevron Lubricants announces Delo Big Bass Boat Sweepstakes results

Chevron Lubricants announced the results of its Delo Big Bass Boat Sweepstakes, which ran from August 25 through December 2. Susan Eby of Bumpass, Virginia, was the Grand Prize winner and will receive a fully outfitted 2011 ZX190 Skeeter bass boat. “We live on a bass lake and my husband loves to fish, so this […]

January 6, 2012

Business

Trico Lift opens a new branch

Trico Lift, a full-service aerial work platform company, opened a new location in Manassas, Virginia. The new branch is located on Chatsworth Drive in Manassas. Trico Lift previously managed this region’s operations from a location in Gainesville, Virginia. Peter Mangelli, general manager of the Manassas facility, is in charge of the new North Virginia operation. […]

November 30, 2010

Construction Equipment

RJV purchases Ditch Witch dealership

RJV Equipment, under Ray Romano’s ownership, purchased the Ditch Witch of Tennessee dealership’s assets. Ditch Witch of Tennessee covers middle and eastern Tennessee, as well as several counties in southwest Virginia. The company provides a complete range of underground construction equipment, as well as rentals of new and used equipment. Romano became the Ditch Witch […]

November 22, 2010

Roadbuilding

Bigge Crane and Rigging relocates

Bigge Crane and Rigging is relocating its Richmond, Virginia, location to a complex more than twice the size of the current yard. The newest Bigge location, still in Richmond, will be more than 12 acres and will be the headquarters for all heavy haul transportation and crane and rigging operations on the Eastern seaboard. Along […]

September 29, 2010