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Technology

FHWA releases new Q&A on funding, accountability

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has released an updated version of its “Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Questions and Answers.” The original report was released on Oct. 20. The latest update was released on Nov. 24. The latest questions and answers from FHWA follow: Q-1: What is required to be reported as part of […]

December 1, 2010

Construction Equipment

2010 Contractor’s Dream Package winner named

Equipment World magazine has named Mario Ramos of Mar-Con Services in Pasadena, Texas, as the winner of the Equipment World 2010 Contractor’s Dream Package. Ramos received his prize package worth more than $100,000 in products and services during Equipment World’s Contractor’s Dream Package Winner Event on Nov. 10. The event was hosted by Chastang Ford […]

November 16, 2010

Roadbuilding

2010 Winner, Contractor Dream Package: Mario Ramos – Mar-Con Services

Equipment World magazine, sister publication to Better Roads, has named Mario Ramos of Mar-Con Services in Pasadena, Texas, as the winner of the Equipment World 2010 Contractor’s Dream Package. Ramos received his prize package worth more than $100,000 in products and services during Equipment World’s Contractor’s Dream Package Winner Event on Nov. 10. The event […]

November 12, 2010

Technology

Cat’s Wuxi R&D Center facility LEED Gold certified

Caterpillar Inc. research & development (R&D) center in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, has been awarded Gold certification for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design in the new construction category (LEED-NC). The Wuxi R&D Center, a wholly-owned Caterpillar subsidiary, is the headquarters and main branch of Caterpillar R&D Center (China), Ltd. To support growing operations in China […]

November 1, 2010

Business

Martin Marietta expects volume growth in 2011

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the ratings of Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. as follows: Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘BBB’; Short-term IDR at ‘F2’; Senior unsecured debt rating at ‘BBB;’ Revolving bank credit facility at ‘BBB;’ Commercial Paper rating at ‘F2’. The Rating Outlook is stable. The ratings and Outlook for Martin Marietta are based on […]

November 1, 2010

Roadbuilding

Vermeer realigns staff for ‘global growth’

Vermeer Corp. has realigned its staff “to best support the company’s global growth initiatives,” the company says. “We are excited about the realignment and how it will help Vermeer better serve our customers,” said Mary Andringa, president and chief executive officer for Vermeer Corporation. “Every segment within Vermeer is thinking globally and focusing on the […]

October 25, 2010

Equipment

CARB’s emissions rules ‘overkill’

Draft proposals and language for new on-road and off-road emissions regulations from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) are expected to benefit the equipment rental industry as well as contractors and construction companies, according to the American Rental Association (ARA).

October 8, 2010

Roadbuilding

CARB’s emissions rules were ‘overkill’

Draft proposals and language for new on-road and off-road emissions regulations from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) are expected to benefit the equipment rental industry as well as contractors and construction companies, according to the American Rental Association (ARA). CARB is currently holding a series of workshops through Oct. 12 to present its draft […]

October 8, 2010

Roadbuilding

Volvo recalls 270 people at New River Valley plant

Volvo says it will be recalling about 270 people to its New River Valley Assembly Plant beginning the week of Sept. 6. The recall will support a production ramp-up driven by increased orders, according to the company. “In addition to some positive market trends, we believe the order increase is also being fueled by the […]

August 23, 2010

Roadbuilding

First Word

Attention all prosumers!   By Gregg Terry   So what in the world is a prosumer? Simply defined, a prosumer is a “professional” and a “consumer,” someone who uses a product both professionally and for his or her personal enjoyment. We think this word fits our audience perfectly as we launch our new magazine, ProPickup, […]

April 2, 2010

Construction Equipment

First Word

Thin is not in   By Gregg Terry   You’ve probably heard the phrase “Thin is in,” typically referring to the messages sent to us by the fashion/health media regarding Americans’ physical appearance. Well, I’m not talking about bodies here – I’m referring to the thickness of our magazines of late. The woes of newspaper […]

March 2, 2010

Roadbuilding

Mike Anderson, veteran industry editor, joins Equipment World

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– (January 2010) — Randall-Reilly, the premier business media and information company serving the construction and trucking industries, announces the addition of Michael D. Anderson to the company’s Construction Division. “Mike is well-known and respected throughout the construction equipment industry,” says Marcia Gruver, editorial director, construction division. “We’re excited about the leadership and professionalism […]

February 9, 2010