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TIGER grant request at $10.2 billion, surpasses available funding
An "overwhelming demand" for Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grants has far surpassed available funding, with applications to the U.S. Department of Transportation for TIGER 2012 grants totaling $10.2 billion, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced on April 5. This number of applications "far exceeding the $500 million set aside for the program." The Department received 703 applications from all 50 states, U.S. territories and the District of Columbia, according to LaHood.
April 10, 2012
Safety
Technology
Cracking the Service Code Companies are using QR codes for more than just marketing. By Lauren Heartsill Dowdle Initially used by the automotive industry to track vehicle parts, quick response (QR) codes can now be seen everywhere from magazines to store signs. When scanned, these 2-D barcode patterns take smartphone users with the proper app […]
April 5, 2012
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Safety
Safety Watch
Prepare not to be shocked Use common sense when working around electrical hazards By Amy Materson The accident: A crew was working on a landfill gas processing facility installation. While moving a load with a crane, the crane operator touched the boom tip of the crane to an overhead power line with a carrying […]
April 5, 2012
Safety
Marketplace
By Mike Anderson and Amy Materson EDITOR’S PICK Mini skid tackles small jobs Perform a wide range of small jobs with the S450TX mini skid steer from Vermeer, which has a four-pump hydraulic system to power attachments. The S450TX has a 500-pound operating capacity with a 1,430-pound tipping capacity, a 24.8-horsepower Kubota diesel engine […]
April 5, 2012
Business
Equipment World Digital Plus
C/V: Chrysler’s commercial van offers cost-effective option for hauling, towing Product Focus: More grinders, chippers and shredders Digital Marketplace: New products from Knaack, Sokkia, Telogis and more Product Report: Ram Cargo Van Ram Cam Chrysler’s new entry into the commercial van market proves fleet of feet, easy on the pocketbook. By […]
April 5, 2012
Business
Contractor of the Year Finalist
Steve Vesseli Brick, New Jersey Universal Wrecking Year started: 2000 Number of employees: 20 Annual volume: $3 million to $5 million Markets served: Industrial and commercial demolition. Steve Vesseli is all too happy to clean up where much of industry leaves off – and where something new is hopefully on the way. By […]
April 5, 2012
Safety
Safety Corner
Construction sites can be a great place to work but the speed in which events happen, as well as many different safety hazards, make heavy equipment construction safety a top priority. The safe operation of equipment and the safety of your employees is why Equipment World created the Safety Corner. All of the safety information […]
April 3, 2012
Safety
Reagan Memorial Tollway resurfacing project starts April 1
The Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88) Resurfacing Project is scheduled to begin on Sunday, April 1, between Illinois Route 56 in North Aurora and Illinois Route 251 in Rochelle to extend the life of the roadway and provide a smooth driving surface.
March 30, 2012
Safety
Work Zone Clearinghouse to host virtual conference
National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse will host a virtual conference for transportation industry professionals September 18-20. This web-based, interactive learning and networking experience will exhibit the “Best Practices in Work Zone Safety” educational component of the “Local Transportation Asset Management Virtual Conference & Innovation Showcase” (LoTrans 2012). Sessions will focus on several areas, such […]
March 28, 2012
Business
NY State DOT re-opening former 219 bridge early
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is re-opening the former Route 219 (South Cascade Drive and Miller Road) Bridge over Cattaraugus Creek several weeks ahead of schedule, acting Regional Director Darrell Kaminski said at a March 23 ceremony held at the bridge. Residents and local businesses depend heavily on this bridge, which is […]
March 26, 2012
Safety
Summit releases NFPA 70E training program
Summit has released a DVD program called NFPA 70E: Control the Charge, which complies with the updated NFPA 70E standards for 2012. The program responds to the rising frequency of reported arc flash accidents and the potential for serious injury or death, while instructing viewers about ensuring an electrically safe working area and complying with […]
March 22, 2012
Safety
Navistar rolls out LoadStar
International on Wednesday, March 21, debuted a brand-new severe service low cab-forward work truck at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) 2012 trade show being held in Louisville, Ky. Jim Hebe, vice president of North American Sales for International, said the new truck shows that the company is laser-focused on all aspects of the vocational truck […]
March 22, 2012
Business
Brigade Electronics Demonstrates NEW Wireless Camera Monitor System at Hillhead.
Brigade Electronics Demonstrates NEW Wireless Camera Monitor System at Hillhead. Brigade Electronics demonstration truck will be on display at Hillhead this year with all its latest vehicle safety products including their NEW wireless camera monitor system. Wireless camera-monitor systems have been on the market for several years but have demonstrated poor picture quality caused by […]
March 21, 2012
Safety
Keeping the ‘Class’ in Classifying Tanks
Long-term operation and maintenance of your classifying tanks can be achieved by following five simple tips. By Tom Moore and Dave Schellberg Sand classifying tanks have been used for more than 50 years for refining glacial/alluvial ‘natural’ and ‘manufactured’ sands and sand slurries. They have been used primarily in North America for three typical […]
March 21, 2012
Safety
Section 103(k) Shutdowns
MSHA’s expansive use of Section 103(k) orders is a derogation of the purpose and intent of an enforcement tool In the last year, the Federal Mine Safety and Health Administration has shut down several mines and imposed significant operating costs on mine operators by expanding the scope and use of Section 103(k) orders. This troubling […]
March 21, 2012
Business
AGG1: Something Old, Something New
A hard-hit construction industry makes it tough to grow a show, but the 3-year-old AGG1 is creating a place for education and the latest innovations. Now in its third year, the AGG1 trade show may be in a holding pattern in terms of growth, but it’s setting a record in exhibitor square footage. The […]
March 21, 2012
Business
Can You Hear Me Now?
Customer feedback programs allow operators to play a larger role in equipment design and evolution. After Gregg Perrett, owner and president of Valentine, Neb.-based Perrett Construction, tried for at least a year to give input to manufacturers about his experience operating their equipment — but to no avail — his opportunity finally arrived. The store […]
March 21, 2012
Safety
Rollouts March 2012
Your complete guide to new and updated equipment and supplies in the aggregates industry. Improved fuel economy, performance Case Construction Equipment says its new 621F wheel loader provides up to a 10-percent increase in fuel economy over the previous model, while delivering faster acceleration, quicker cycle times, and higher travel speeds. The loader […]
March 21, 2012
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