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Roadbuilding
L.A.âs new 14 miles of tolls wonât solve infrastructure problem
The Los Angeles Times reports that 14 miles of new tolled âHOT lanesâ (high-occupancy travel lanes) have opened opened on the San Bernardino Freeway as part of a trial program to see if letting drivers traveling alone will pay to use the express lanes and help relieve road congestion. This is second project of its [âŚ]
February 28, 2013
Roadbuilding
âIf you look after the pennies, the dollars will look after themselvesâ
Pennies DO matter! In a recent conversation with Shane Buchanan, asphalt performance manager with Oldcastle Materials Groupâs Asphalt Performance Team, about mix-design optimization, he told me how watching your pennies can save your operation millions. But itâs not about cutting corners to save money. Itâs about using doing your homework and understanding calculations in mix [âŚ]
February 22, 2013
Roadbuilding
Shuster: U.S. has âsignificant long-term infrastructure needs that must be addressed and responsibly paidâ
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) released statement on Wednesday following the release of additional details on President Obamaâs infrastructure plan. In his statement, Shuster pointed out that he is âencouragedâ by the need to reduce âred tape and streamline project delivery, including working to implement provisions from [the surface transportation bill, [âŚ]
February 21, 2013
Roadbuilding
Does a drop in foreclosures mean weâre on the rebound?
Foreclosure filings are down, but does it really mean weâre on the rebound? Dow Jones reports that the number of U.S. properties with foreclosure filings fell 28 percent in January from a year earlier, while foreclosure starts fell to a six-year low, according to market researcher RealtyTrac. According to the Dow Jones report , there [âŚ]
February 19, 2013
World of Concrete
Are you guilty of a new trend: âStretchingâ your heavy equipment?â Better Roads talks with Case
In a sit-down conversation at World of Concrete 2013 with Rob Marringa, North American brand marketing manager for wheel loaders and heavy excavators at Case Construction Equipment, he talked with me about trends in the heavy equipment industry. The current challenging economic environments makes investment in capital equipment expenditures increasingly difficult, so naturally, equipment owners [âŚ]
February 12, 2013
Roadbuilding
Want to know what Illinois drivers think about its state transportation? Check out this video
Want to know what Illinois drivers had to say about transportation in 2012? I am an Illinois driver, but Iâll keep my opinion to myself (mostly) â except that the traffic is still a HUGE problem. (I know, I should really be more open and tell you what I really think, right? đ ) Click this [âŚ]
February 11, 2013
Roadbuilding
Jobless benefit claims fall, levels near second half of 2012
In aBloomberg report, the news agency reports that claims for U.S. unemployment insurance payments fell in the week ended Feb. 2, which returns it to levels seen in the second half of 2012. Applications for jobless benefits dropped 5,000 to 366,000 in the week ended Feb. 2, according to the report. For the full Bloomberg [âŚ]
February 8, 2013
Roadbuilding
Deereâs John Chesterman talks with Better Roads about its new 644K Hybrid wheel loader
LAS VEGASâJohn Chesterman, product marketing manager for wheel loaders at John Deere Forestry and Construction, talks with Tina Grady Barbaccia, an editor with Randall-Reilly Construction Media (Aggregates Manager, Better Roads, Equipment World and Total Landscape Care publications), about the new 644K Hybrid wheel loader at World of Concrete 2013. To see the raw footage from [âŚ]
February 8, 2013
Roadbuilding
Vibco rolls out Stik-It concrete vibrator mounts + VIDEO
Vibcoâs Stik-It concrete vibrator mounts, introduced at World of Concrete 2013 in Las Vegas, attaches to concrete forms without the need to weld, drill or perform other invasive work. [For a video of the Vibco Stik-It concrete vibrator mounts, go to http://youtu.be/6L8HMuIZ4eI.) The concrete vibrator uses a venturi air system to create positive suction [âŚ]
February 8, 2013
World of Concrete
Dexter + Chaney project management software system integrates projects âend-to-endâ
LAS VEGASâSeattle-based construction software developer Dexter + Chaney rolled out its new Spectrum Project Management software at the 2013 World of Concrete trade show this week in Las Vegas. Spectrum Project Management is available as part of the suite of applications in Dexter + Chaneyâs Spectrum Construction Software product line. The new software integrates its [âŚ]
February 8, 2013
World of Concrete
Exclusive walkaround tour of Bobcatâs S590 at World of Concrete
LAS VEGASâBobcat introduced the seven medium-frame size skid-steer and compact track loader in its 500 Series back in late October 2012, after all seven models began limited production in September with full availability that began at dealerships in January. The new machines include the S510, S530, S550, S570 and S590 skid-steer loaders, and the T550 [âŚ]
February 8, 2013
Roadbuilding
Deereâs bright ideas: Hybrid diesel-electric wheel loader, new line of skid steers and compact track loaders
LAS VEGASâJohn Deere Forestry and Construction showcased its latest âbright ideasâ at a Feb. 5 World of Concrete 2013 press conference: the 644K Hybrid wheel loader and the new E Series line of skid steers and compact track loaders. The manufacturer refers to the introduction of the new machine as a âbright ideaâ because it [âŚ]
February 6, 2013
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