Tag: North Carolina

Roadbuilding

$10B Covid aid headed to states to keep roadwork on track

A recently signed Covid-relief package will help states recoup lost revenue for road projects. See how much funding your state will get here on Equipment World.

January 6, 2021

Roadbuilding

Road contractors feel the pain as North Carolina DOT’s shortfall deepens

Due to overspending and coronavirus pandemic, the NCDOT is delaying hundreds of infrastructure projects causing contractors to cut jobs. Click for details.

May 27, 2020

Safety

7 trench collapse deaths reported so far in 2020 in separate cases in NY, NC, TX, OH, WA, NJ

There have been seven trench collapse deaths so far in 2020. Learn more about these trench collapses and each tragic death here on Equipment World.

March 5, 2020

Construction Equipment

Sneak peek at Kioti’s new 2020 subcompact, compact utility tractors

In a preview prior to a more formal introduction of these new machines, Kioti says its latest subcompact and compact utility tractors are designed for operator comfort and ease of use and maintenance. The company rolled out these 2020 model year tractors recently for a sneak peek at its annual North American dealer meeting. The […]

December 26, 2019

Contractor of the Year

Here are our 2020 Contractor of the Year finalists

Equipment World has named its 2020 Contractor of the Year finalists, celebrating the 20th year of the program. Each year, the editors of Equipment World vet Contractor of the Year applications from across the country, examining each contractor’s references, business acumen, equipment management practices, attention to safety and community involvement. The program, which recognizes contractors […]

December 13, 2019

Roadbuilding

Work begins on $2.2 billion toll expressway to close Raleigh outer loop

Construction on the first phase of completing a $2.2 billion outer expressway toll loop around Raleigh, North Carolina, has begun. Lane Blythe Construction Joint Venture of Charlotte won the $403 million design-build contract in December 2018 for the first phase of the project, which will extend the Triangle Expressway from U.S. 401 to Interstate 40 […]

November 28, 2019

Roadbuilding

N.C. bridge being dismantled using saw cutting technique

After the new $252 million, 2.8-mile Basnight Bridge over the Oregon Inlet in North Carolina opened in February 2019, the dismantling of the old Herbert C. Bonner Bridge began in April. Since then, crews have removed sections from the north end and the middle of the bridge. Pablo Hernandez, resident engineer for the North Carolina […]

November 6, 2019

Roadbuilding

N.C. builds its first continuous flow intersection

North Carolina is among a growing number of states that have added their first continuous flow intersection. The N.C. Department of Transportation recently announced the opening of the state’s first such intersection – also known as a displaced left turn intersection or crossover displaced left turn intersection – at N.C. 16 and Mount Holly-Huntersville Road in […]

November 4, 2019

Trailers

Talbert uses air bags to lift ramps on new Air Ramp Tilt trailers

Talbert's new Air Ramp Tilt Tag-A-Long Series of trailers are equipped with ramps that are raised and lowered by airbags for easier and safer use. Details here.

October 22, 2019

Roadbuilding

NCDOT hires new contractor to finish N.C. 42 bridge over Deep River

After a year and a half of work, the N.C. 42 bridge project still is not complete. The NCDOT has hired a new contractor to complete the work. Details here.

October 9, 2019

Roadbuilding

NCDOT crews begin work on I-485 express lanes

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) reports that construction has begun on the $346 million Interstate 485 corridor improvements project, which will add an express lane and additional corridor improvements along I-485 between I-77 and U.S. 74, according to the Independent Tribune. Crews began installing barriers at night on both sides of the median […]

September 18, 2019

Dealers

Talbert Manufacturing hires David Henderson as dealer development manager

Talbert Manufacturing has named David Henderson as its dealer development manager, creating the position to support its growing dealer network. In this position Henderson will work closely with dealers and regional sales managers to develop and grow the company across the U.S. and Canada. He has nearly 30 years of experience in the heavy truck […]

September 12, 2019