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Metso to supply bulk materials handling equipment to Hamersley Iron Pty Ltd. in Australia
Metso will supply a tandem rotary railcar dumper to Hamersley Iron Pty. Ltd. in Australia. The equipment will be delivered to Hamersley Iron’s Cape Lambert, Port B iron ore operation in North Western Australia. The value of the order will not be disclosed. The order also includes spare parts, technical assistance during installation, pre-commissioning, commissioning […]
February 9, 2012
Business
AIC awarded $15 million task order by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
AIC awarded $15 million task order by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
February 8, 2012
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The details: T&I Committee approves American Energy & Infrastructure Jobs Act
The Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee today [Feb. 3] approved the American Energy & Infrastructure Jobs Act jobs legislation to reauthorize and reform federal surface transportation programs and rebuild the nation’s roads, bridges and infrastructure.
February 3, 2012
World of Concrete
NSC raises record-breaking funds at auction
The National Steering Committee for the Concrete Industry Management program raised more than $617,750 at its seventh annual auction, held in conjunction with the World of Concrete on January 25. “This is yet another example of the high value the concrete industry places on the CIM program,” said Eugene Martineau, executive director of the NSC. […]
February 2, 2012
Safety
Altmire opposes increased truck weight standards in surface transportation reauthorization
U.S. Congressman Jason Altmire (Pa.-04), a member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, on Jan. 31 announced his opposition to a provision within the American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act that would increase the size and weight restrictions on trucks that use America’s Interstates.
January 31, 2012
Safety
Safety Watch
Shoring things up Use required protective systems when working in a trench By Amy Materson The accident: Two laborers were installing conduit in an 8-foot-deep by two-foot-wide trench. The crew leader, who was digging the trench with a backhoe, left the area to go to the company trailer. The two laborers continued to work […]
January 28, 2012
Safety
Machine Matters More
Compact excavators up to demolition work By Mike Anderson The expanding use of compact excavators in demolition is a main reason why Takeuchi increased the hydraulic flow on a number of machines, including the conventional TB250 and “Full Rotation” TB153FR in the 5-ton range. “When selecting a breaker, it is important to review the […]
January 27, 2012
Safety
Machine Matters
Where Small is Big Looking for a compact excavator? There’s no shortage of choices and options on the market By Mike Anderson For equipment considered foreign to North American contractors not much more than a generation ago, the compact excavator has become a mainstream part of their fleets. Within the 3.0- to 6.0-metric-ton range alone, […]
January 27, 2012
Business
Contractor of the Year Finalist
Sonny Tresco Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Tresco Paving Year started: 1973 Number of employees: 35 Annual volume: $14 to $15 million Markets served: Asphalt paving, asphalt and concrete materials production By Tom Jackson It was a teacher’s strike at the local college that forced Sonny Tresco to forgo pursuing a professional law enforcement degree and […]
January 27, 2012
Business
ACPA names winners of 22nd Annual ‘Excellence in Concrete Pavement Awards’
The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) has named recipients of its 22nd annual “Excellence in Concrete Pavement” awards, which recognize quality concrete pavements constructed in the United States and Canada. The awards program encourages high-quality workmanship in concrete pavement projects, and serves as a forum for sharing information about highly successful projects. Judges representing various […]
January 23, 2012
Driver/operator coaching/training
ARTBA announces key staff promotions
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) has announced the promotion of some of the association’s key staff, including the following: Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives: Rich Juliano Juliano manages the activities of ARTBA’s Contractors Division, which includes more than 3,000 construction companies, and serves as principal liaison to ARTBA’s 35 affiliated state and […]
January 19, 2012
Business
ARTBA Foundation seeks nominations for the 2012 Transportation Development ‘Hall of Fame’
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2012 “Transportation Development Hall of Fame.”
January 18, 2012
Safety
IPAF shares safety campaign
The International Powered Access Federation will take its “Spread the load” safety campaign to the Intermat construction show from April 16-21 in Paris, France, where IPAF will be located in the Outdoor Area E2, Stand B064. IPAF’s “Spread the load” campaign calls for the proper assessment of ground conditions when using mobile elevating work platforms […]
January 18, 2012
Safety
IPAF creates and launches incident database
The International Powered Access Federation has begun a project to collect worldwide data on fatal accidents involving aerial work platforms in order to improve the safe use of equipment. IPAF encourages manufacturers, rental companies, contractors and users to report any known AWP accidents or incidents using the standard form that is available at ipaf.org/accident. “Obtaining […]
January 18, 2012
Business
American Rental Association names volunteer recognition award winners
The American Rental Association (ARA) annually recognizes outstanding volunteers for their service to the association. The following are the recipients of this year’s volunteer recognition awards, which will be presented during The Rental Show in New Orleans. The Distinguished Service, Meritorious Service, Special Service and Outstanding Leadership Awards will be presented during Lunch With ARA […]
January 16, 2012
Safety
Nevada DOT, FHWA show innovative bridge replacement methods
Federal Highway Administrator Victor Mendez on Jan. 10 joined officials from the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) as they put a new bridge in place on the I-15 West Mesquite Interchange with new technologies that allowed for faster completion of the project, resulting in less congestion for travelers, according to the U.S. DOT.
January 11, 2012
Safety
Safety Watch
Hidden Dangers Invisible vapors can be deadly when welding The accident: A worker was repairing a truck body alone in his company’s shop, using an arc welding system to weld pieces of steel together and then attach them to the body near the rear of the truck. Another employee heard an explosion and saw the […]
January 10, 2012
Contractor of the Year
Contractor of the year Finalist
Don E. Kelly Contractor Year started: 1973 Number of employees: 34 Annual volume: $5 million Markets served: Buried telecommunications Don Kelly Norwood, Missouri Unlike many contractors, Don Kelly didn’t have roots in the construction industry. His father was in politics and Don made a living building barb wire fences, mostly for farms. That changed in […]
January 9, 2012
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