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Roadbuilding
92-year-old Lake Pontchartrain bridge to remain closed during $28M project
The U.S. 11 bridge over Lake Pontchartrain is expected to remain closed until summer as the 92-year-old span undergoes a $28 million reconstruction. The reconstruction of the 4.78-mile Maestri Bridge’s two draw bridges began in November 2018. The work on the draw bridges between Slidell and New Orleans has faced unforeseen problems with the rehabilitation […]
February 7, 2020
Construction Equipment
Auctions set for entire 700-plus piece fleet of Aerial Access Equipment
Aerial Access Equipment rental company is closing and plans to auction off 700 plus pieces of its heavy-duty equipment. More details on Equipment World.
November 12, 2019
Dealers
Maxim Crane Works acquires B&G Crane Service
B&G Crane, team and customers, will be integrated with Maxim's existing operating business of full service lifting solutions. Details on Equipment World.
May 8, 2019
Roadbuilding
TRIP: 12% of New Orleans area bridges structurally deficient
A TRIP report states that several bridges in the New Orleans area are structurally deficient. Check out the details of the report here on Equipment World.
November 2, 2018
Construction Equipment
Skyjack’s first compact telehandler, the SJ519, has a roomy, convertible cab
Skyjack has entered the compact telehandler market, but it says it has done so without sacrificing cab space. The company says its new SJ519 TH offers best-in-class cab size. The “little big cab,” as the company calls it, also features a door that fully opens so operators can have easier entry and exit. Product Manager […]
March 28, 2018
Dealers
VMAC intros G30 air compressor to rental market
As the equipment rental market grows and shows no signs of letting up, VMAC has decided to enter the fray. The company is launching its foray into rentals with its G30 gas-driven, rotary-screw air compressor, which is now eligible for the first time to rental customers. “There’s been tremendous growth in the equipment rental market […]
February 22, 2018
Dealers
ARA: 2018 equipment rental revenue to grow 4.5%; Rental Penetration Index now at 53%
The American Rental Association has released its latest Rental Equipment Monitor forecast, along with current Rental Penetration Index, at the start of The Rental Show this week in New Orleans. ARA now says that it expects total rental equipment for all segments (including construction, general tool and party/event) to reach nearly $60 billion by 2021. […]
February 21, 2018
Roadbuilding
Ark. DOT studies possible first toll road for state
A future Interstate 49 and whether it will become Arkansas’ first toll road are being considered, with public meetings likely coming in early 2018, reports KFSM news station. The interstate section being considered would stretch from Barling to Alma over the Arkansas River. The Arkansas Department of Transportation has commissioned a study on charging tolls […]
December 26, 2017
Dealers
Over 700 exhibitors at 2018 Rental Show; ‘Property Brothers’ to speak
The Rental Show will expand for 2018, with a larger show floor. Jonathan and Drew Scott, stars of HGTV’s “Property Brothers,” will be the keynote speakers. Booth space is already sold out, with more than 700 exhibitors booked for displays, which will extend from Halls D through J of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center […]
December 6, 2017
Business
Contractors mulling lawsuit against city of New Orleans over local-hiring ordinance
City officials in New Orleans are contending with the ire of both supporters and opponents of a new law in the city that requires contractors on city jobs to hire more local workers. According to a report from The Times-Picayune, the City Council approved the law in October, requiring contractors to “make a good faith […]
December 8, 2015
Roadbuilding
USDOT launches regional forum for Beyond Traffic transportation trends, policy discussions
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has planned 11 forums across the country this fall to discuss the department’s Beyond Traffic report to be published next year. Beyond Traffic started as an effort to “spark a national dialogue” about the needs and goals for the U.S. transportation system for the future. The first “Megaregion” forum was […]
September 21, 2015
Roadbuilding
Louisiana DOTD details I-10 Twin Span Bridge repair in aftermath of Katrina
In its second video commemorating the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development feature the rebuilding of the Interstate 10 Twin Span Bridge connecting New Orleans to Slidell. The first video provides and overview of planning and evacuation efforts now in place for future hurricanes. In “I-10 Twin Span Bridge: Rebuilt […]
August 27, 2015
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