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Business
U.S. DOT, Commerce Dept. partner to boost domestic manufacturing
U.S. DOT, Commerce Dept. partner to boost domestic manufacturing
October 25, 2011
Safety
IL Tollway 2012 tentative budget: $607 million for capital projects
IL Tollway 2012 tentative budget: $607 million for capital projects
October 19, 2011
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Workforce
Hybrid construction vehicles vs. convention diesel: Which one wins with emissions?
Scientists at the University of California, Riverside’s Center for Environmental Research and Technology have received a $2 million contract for a first-of-its-kind study of hybrid construction vehicles. The two-year project, which is being funded by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), will allow researchers to evaluate the emission reduction benefits of two commercially available hybrid […]
October 18, 2011
Technology
Graniterock launches free construction calculator iPhone App Version 2.0
Graniterock has released a new mobile application — i.e. app — allowing Apple iPhone and iPod Touch users to access a broad range of construction materials calculators. The free app, Graniterock Construction Calculator is part of the company’s effort to make calculating and ordering just the correct amount of a wide range of construction materials […]
October 16, 2011
Equipment
Granite Construction installing 1 megawatt thin-film solar system at facility
Granite Construction Co. announced on Oct. 14 that it is a voluntary early adopter of California’s Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32), with the installation of a 1-megawatt (MW) thin-film solar system at one of its central California construction materials facilities. The installation will reduce the facility’s carbon footprint by more than 50 percent — […]
October 14, 2011
Technology
FHWA lauds Caltrans for wildlife habitat protection
The California Departments of Transportation (Caltrans) and Fish and Game (DFG) have been awarded a prestigious honor by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for their work to protect wildlife and habitat in California. The environmental project was recognized for connecting formerly isolated wildlife habitats. Additionally, Caltrans was also recognized for combining multiple counties’ mitigation for […]
October 14, 2011
Business
Caterpillar to announce Q3 2011 results on Oct. 24
Caterpillar Inc. will release 2011 third-quarter financial results at 6:30 a.m. Central Time on Monday, Oct. 24, 2011. The release will be available on http://www.caterpillar.com/earnings, and the full text of the news release will also be available on PR Newswire at about 6:30 a.m. Central Time. The news release will be filed with the U.S. […]
October 11, 2011
Business
U.S. Reps. Hanna and Edwards introduce Clean Construction Act of 2011
U.S. Representatives Richard Hanna (R-N.Y.) and Donna F. Edwards (D-Md.) introduced a bipartisan bill on Oct. 6 that they say will improve air quality around infrastructure projects by making it easier and more cost-effective to upgrade construction equipment to meet diesel soot emissions standards.
October 11, 2011
Technology
American Concrete Pipe Association unveils revamped website
The American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA), the voice of the concrete pipe industry, has unveiled a new web site featuring enhanced content, a more contemporary look and easier access to essential resources for designers, engineers and other audiences. The site’s home page (www.concrete-pipe.org) includes user-friendly navigation buttons leading to discrete sections for Pipe and Box […]
October 10, 2011
Technology
Reporter
Equipment makers expand From Texas to China, construction equipment manufacturers are building and expanding plants. Caterpillar, for instance, will invest $3 billion in capital expenditures in 2011, half of that in its U.S. operations. Much of this expanding footprint, however, is directed overseas, particularly in China and India, including: • Caterpillar – remanufacturing parts facility […]
October 5, 2011
Business
Maintenance
Alcohol Poisoning Ethanol is bad for engines, a big tax subsidy for corporations and bad for the environment. So why does EPA want to make us use more of it? By Tom Jackson Ethanol is a great social lubricant. It puts the buzz in booze, but it has the opposite effect on engines – especially […]
October 5, 2011
Machine control
Machine Matters
More Than Just a Big Dig Larger backhoe loaders not only offer more strength at either end, but also expanded worksite opportunities beyond digging and loading By Mike Anderson Is there really a need for a 17-foot-class backhoe loader? Heck, even a 15-foot-class version could be considered too much. With every backhoe manufacturer offering extendable […]
October 5, 2011
Business
Contractor of the Year Finalist
G.C. Campbell and Greg Goodman Mooresville, North Carolina When two friends joined forces, they took a second- generation pipeline firm to the next level. By Tom Jackson G. Campbell Construction Year started: 1993 Number of employees: 50 + Annual volume: $5 to $7 million Markets served: Natural gas pipeline installation – distribution and transmission, horizontal […]
October 4, 2011
Business
FHWA data: New freight traffic data point to more congestion on key highways
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released on Sept. 21 new freight data pinpointing key traffic chokepoints on some of the nation’s busiest roads that will help transportation planners, operators and private shippers and carriers better target their investments and plan their delivery routes. “It is more important than ever to make sure we spend hard […]
October 3, 2011
Safety
FHWA revises calculation method for vehicle miles travelled
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has updated the way it calculates annual vehicle miles travelled (VMT) to ensure what the agency says “more accurately captures key transportation data.” VMT refers to the number of miles vehicles travel over a given time period, and is routinely used to measure traffic on America’s roads and bridges and […]
October 3, 2011
Technology
Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Leadership Academy
It’s Time to Start Thinking Ahead Who is next in line? How are you grooming that next-generation executive for the responsibilities of steering your company in the future? AED presents a new 1 1/2 day conference tailored for pure dealer leadership development, teaching the skills and building the confidence for the road ahead. Who should […]
September 29, 2011
Equipment
Diesel Technology Forum report: iesel industry contributes more than $480 billion annually to U.S economy
The diesel industry contributes more than $480 billion annually to the U.S economy, provides more than 1.25 million jobs, and supplies a substantial export-to-value ratio five times higher than the national average, according to a new economic report released today by the Diesel Technology Forum (DTF). The report –“Diesel Powers the U.S. Economy: Providing High-Paying […]
September 28, 2011
Business
ARA Insurance Services launches mobile app
What if a rental company’s driver is on the way to deliver equipment to its best customer and is involved in a minor fender-bender – what should the driver do first? What steps need to be followed? Will the equipment arrive on time? If a rental business is insured by ARA Insurance, the driver can […]
September 26, 2011
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