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Roadbuilding
PHOTOS: Indiana DOT Opens New Tension Fabric Building for Salt Storage
When the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) opened a new facility for winter de-icing operations and salt storage in Wabash, Indiana, earlier this year, it was the fourth such facility the state had commissioned and built since 2010. And as with the previous three structures, the new tension fabric building in Wabash – which provides […]
November 8, 2013
Roadbuilding
Boss Snowplow to underwrite snow removal program for troops
The Boss Snowplow is partnering with Project EverGreen for the fourth year to provide snow removal services in the winter months to active-duty military families currently deployed, our sister site, Total Landscape Care, reports. The Boss will underwrite Project EverGreen’s SnowCare for Troops (SCFT) program, which pairs registered military families with local volunteers who will […]
November 4, 2013
Roadbuilding
Ace Torwel redesigns Economizer gas-over-hydraulic pick-up truck spreaders
Ace Torwel has improved its Economizer gas-over-hydraulic pick-up truck spreaders for more efficient and reliable snow and ice control over previous models. The spreaders are available in 1.3-, 1.7-, 2.5-, and 3.0-cubic-yard models and feature a feature stainless steel or painted 14-gauge steel construction. A 5.5-horsepower Honda gas engine with electric start powers the the […]
October 25, 2013
Roadbuilding
Ohio DOT, municipalities to save big on road salt this winter
The Ohio Department of Transportation and municipalities across the state can expect to save about $5 million on road salt costs this winter. That’s because, according to a Columbus Dispatch report, the cost of road salt dropped this year to an average of $35.83 per ton — down from $40.91 per ton last year and […]
October 11, 2013
Roadbuilding
APWA presents ODOT with Excellence in Snow and Ice Control Award 2013
The American Public Works Association (APWA) has given the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) its Excellence in Snow and Ice Control Award for 2013. ODOT is the first state department of transportation in the country to receive the award. The APWA selected ODOT because of the agency’s snow and ice removal on 43,000 miles […]
April 4, 2013
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Controlling Moisture in Concrete Slabs winter webinar available from NRMCA
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) has scheduled one of two Controlling Moisture in Concrete Slabs webinars for engineers and architects to be held February 25 from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Eastern Time. The webinar focuses providing technical guidance on concrete floors and moisture. Topics include sources, examples and potential effects of moisture, […]
January 30, 2013
Gear
GEAR: Snolo carbon-fiber sleds
Whether it was on a toboggan, an intertube or just a regular old sled, you’ve never been down a snow-covered hill on anything like a Snolo. These sleds aren’t for kids and they have the price tag to match. Built in New Zealand, Snolo’s Stealth-X sled costs $3,000 and is made completely of carbon-fiber. The […]
December 26, 2012
Driver/operator coaching/training
The 21 best practices for winter equipment operation
This article originally appeared at Vista-Training.com. It has been republished with permission. In colder climates, winter presents a special set of challenges to heavy equipment operators. To help you operate safely and prevent damage to your machines, we’ve assembled a helpful list of 21 best practices you should remember when starting and using them in cold weather: […]
December 23, 2012
Safety
Tips for properly removing equipment from winter storage
How to ensure your equipment is in top-shape before putting it back to work.
June 19, 2012
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Construction employment rises
The construction industry was up 21,000 jobs in January, likely due to two months of unseasonably mild winter weather. The Associated General Contractors of America released data attributing the higher temperatures to the two-year high in employment for the industry. However, Association officials are wary of whether the rise in employment will last. “Although it’s […]
March 13, 2012
Roadbuilding
Construction employment rises
The construction industry was up 21,000 jobs in January, likely due to two months of unseasonably mild winter weather. The Associated General Contractors of America released data attributing the higher temperatures to the two-year high in employment for the industry. However, Association officials are wary of whether the rise in employment will last. “Although it’s […]
March 9, 2012
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