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Business
ASCE report: Failing to invest in transportation will cause job loss, shrink household incomes
The nation’s deteriorating surface transportation infrastructure will cost the American economy more than 870,000 jobs, and suppress the growth of the country’s Gross Domestic Product by $3.1 trillion by 2020, according to a new report released today by the American Society of Civil Engineers. The report, conducted by the Economic Development Research Group of Boston, […]
July 27, 2011
Technology
RSC Bio Solutions now distributed by Fastenal, Grainger, O’Reilly
RSC Bio Solutions now distributie its new, ready-to-use Gunk and Liquid Wrench through Fastenal and Grainger, two industrial supply leaders, and O’Reilly, a major auto parts supplier. The Gunk, powered by SafeCare, products include: truck and equipment wash, heavy duty degreaser, universal parts washing fluid and a general purpose cleaner and degreaser.  The Liquid Wrench, powered […]
July 26, 2011
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Technology
BMG announced Ken Snover as new vice president
BMG recently named Ken Snover as vice president of the Fort Wayne, IN-based strategic direction, sales development, channel management, research, marketing and international expansion firm. The firm specializes in global construction, mining/quarrying and demolition/recycling industries in North America. BMG works with industry manufacturers, associations and technology firms. Snover brings with him 25 years experience working at Ingersoll […]
July 26, 2011
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Safety
Sens. Boxer and Inhofe release outline for bipartisan transportation reauthorization bill
Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.), chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW), and Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.), ranking member, on July 19 released an outline for Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), a bipartisan proposal to reauthorize the nation’s transportation programs for two years. (Click here for an archived Webcast of […]
July 26, 2011
Equipment
Navistar sues EPA again over ‘irrelevant’ SCR rule
Navistar has filed another suit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, signaling the latest round in the ongoing battle between the exhaust gas recirculation-only engine manufacturer and its competitors, all of which are using selective catalytic reduction technology to meet 2010 diesel exhaust emissions regulations. Navistar opted to use in-cylinder EGR technology to meet the […]
July 26, 2011
Business
Topcon total stations are chosen for Europe’s largest construction project
Topcon Europe Positioning B.V. announces the recent award of an order for more than 100 high precision robotic total stations for the Crossrail project in London, UK. The order is one of the single largest orders for total stations ever recorded. In order to satisfy specific monitoring requirements, ESS Safeforce, confined space safety consultant company, […]
July 26, 2011
Technology
TrynEx International moves to new plant
TrynEx International, the manufacturer of SnowEx, TurfEx and SweepEx product lines, has moved into a new, state-of-the-art plant in Madison Heights, Michigan. The facility positions TrynEx for future expansion, and it allows the company to set up a lean manufacturing system through a partnership with the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center. Much larger than its previous […]
July 21, 2011
Contractor Disaster Resources
Two VT recovery centers closing, help still available
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be closing its temporary offices in Franklin and Orleans Counties, but those affected by this spring’s rains and flooding can continue to get help.
July 21, 2011
Contractor Disaster Resources
FEMA to Mississippi disaster survivors: ‘Appeal ineligibility decision if you think we’re wrong’
Some Mississippi disaster survivors may disagree with the Federal Emergency Management Agency's decision (FEMA) about what disaster assistance they can receive. Do not get discouraged if you receive a letter from FEMA indicating you are ineligible. Read the letter carefully -- all the way to the end. It will explain why you were ineligible and what you can do to change that. Ask questions and ask for help if needed.
July 21, 2011
Technology
2012 Alternative Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo set for May 14-17, 2012 in Long Beach
The 2012 Alternative Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo is set for May 14 – 17 in Long Beach, Calif. ACT Expo is North America’s premiere alternative fuels and clean vehicles conference and expo. The event showcases the latest in all alternative fuel types and advanced vehicle technologies, refueling infrastructure and market developments, funding opportunities, regulations, policies […]
July 21, 2011
Business
The Work Truck Show 2012
The NTEA will hold The Work Truck Show, North America’s largest work truck event, in Indianapolis, Ind., March 6–8, 2012, at the Indiana Convention Center. The Annual NTEA Convention, educational sessions and Green Truck Summit kick off March 5. The NTEA will hold its annual event in Indianapolis in 2013, as well. The announcement follows […]
July 21, 2011
Business
The Work Truck Show 2013
The NTEA will hold The Work Truck Show, North America’s largest work truck event, in Indianapolis, Ind., March 6–8, 2013, at the Indiana Convention Center. The Details: The Work Truck Show 2013, March 6–8, 2013, (Annual NTEA Convention and educational sessions start March 5) at the Indiana Convention Center (Indianapolis, Ind.). The Work Truck Show […]
July 21, 2011
Business
The Work Truck Show commits to Indianapolis through 2013
The NTEA will hold The Work Truck Show, North America’s largest work truck event, in Indianapolis, Ind., March 6–8, 2012, at the Indiana Convention Center. The Annual NTEA Convention, educational sessions and Green Truck Summit kick off March 5. The NTEA will hold its annual event in Indianapolis in 2013, as well. The announcement follows […]
July 21, 2011
Technology
Parsons Brinckerhoff names Orlando office area manager
George Walton has been named area manager of the Orlando office of Parsons Brinckerhoff, a global infrastructure strategic consulting, engineering and program/construction management organization. In his new role, Walton will oversee Parsons Brinckerhoff’s operations in Central and North Florida.The company is involved in a number of strategic infrastructure initiatives in the state, including transit and […]
July 20, 2011
Technology
BIM Forum: When Does Design End and Construction Begin?
BIM Forum When Does Design End and Construction Begin? Date: 7/19/2011, 8:00 am – 7/20/2011, 12:00 pm Chicago, IL The following is information from http://bimforum.org/events/?event_id=38. Please go to the Website to register for the conference. A consensus is emerging about the benefits of tapping the expertise of consultants, contractors, and facility managers during the early […]
July 18, 2011
Business
Solso to retire as Cummins chairman, CEO; President, COO Linebarger to assume top leadership role
The board of directors of Cummins announced the retirement of Tim Solso, 64, the company’s chairman and chief executive officer since 2000. Solso will be succeeded by Tom Linebarger, Cummins president and chief operating officer. Linebarger, 48, has been with Cummins 17 years, and was formerly president of Cummins Power Generation and served as the […]
July 14, 2011
Technology
Call for Papers for TRB 91st Annual Meeting: Portland-Limestone Cement for Sustainable Concrete
Call For Papers TRB 91st Annual Meeting Jan. 22-26, 2012 Call Title: Portland-Limestone Cement for Sustainable Concrete Sponsoring Committee: AFN40 – Concrete Materials and Placement Techniques Co-Sponsoring Committee(s): AFN20 – Properties of Concrete AFN30 – Durability of Concrete Call Description: Suggested Paper Topics:1. Material Properties: fresh and hardened properties; – Slump, Setting time, and Air […]
July 13, 2011
Technology
Tensar International opens Dallas-area office
Geosynthetic soil reinforcement and stabilization manufacturer Tensar International Corp. has opened a new sales office in the Dallas suburb of Frisco, Texas. The office will support regional customers, distributors and a team of Tensar sales staff throughout the central United States, including Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, southern Illinois, Nebraska, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin and the upper peninsula of Michigan.
July 13, 2011
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