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68 percent of highway contractors had vehicle crash into work zone
Sixty-eight percent of the nation’s highway contractors had motor vehicles crash into their construction work zones during the past year, according to the results of a new highway work zone study conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Association officials added that the study found those work zone crashes are more likely to […]
April 26, 2012
Safety
Hyundai Construction Offers a New Mid-Size Crawler Excavator
(Norcross, GA)— Hyundai Construction Equipmet is proud to introduce the newest offering in its line of Robex 210 crawler excavators…the R210LC-9. It’s part of Hyundai’s new 9 Series of construction equipment that provides operators many improved features and benefits including optimized safety, enhanced technology and operator comfort, reduced operating costs and an extended life of […]
April 25, 2012
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Safety
Mica makes committee staff appointments
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman John L. Mica (R-Fla.) has made two staff appointments, including the promotion of Jennifer Hall to General Counsel of the Full Committee. Hall joins the Full Committee staff after serving as counsel for the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit since May 2008. She first joined the Committee staff in 2006 […]
April 25, 2012
Workforce
Cat delivers record quarter per-share profit
Caterpillar says growth in mining, strong replacement demand for products in the United States and a continued focus on cost management helped it deliver record quarterly profit per share of $2.37 in the first quarter of 2012. This represents an increase of 29 percent from first-quarter 2011 profit per share. First-quarter 2012 sales and revenues […]
April 25, 2012
Safety
Idaho, Alaska legislatures ban handheld texting while driving
While truckers nationwide already are prohibited from texting while driving, Idaho has become the 37th state to bar all motorists from doing so, and similar legislation awaits Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell’s signature. On April 5, Idaho Gov. Butch Otter signed the bill that institutes an $85 fine against violators beginning July 1. Parnell received the […]
April 23, 2012
Business
NY contractors get FWHA help to compete for Tappan Zee Bridge replacement contract
An April 20 workshop was held in advance of advertising contracts for the Tappan Zee Bridge replacement project to help disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs) in New York and its neighboring states better compete for contracts and help DBEs subcontracting opportunities on the project. “President Obama has called on us to rebuild America by putting people […]
April 23, 2012
Safety
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
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
Recruiting & retention
On Record
Around the Table Eavesdrop on what top contractors are saying. By Marcia Gruver Doyle Talking with the finalists last month during our 2012 Contractor of the Year event opened up a rich vein of experience and wisdom. You’ll get to met each of them in the coming months, but for right now I thought you’d […]
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
Final Take
Building a Future Fun day draws a new generation to construction By Amy Materson  How do you attract new people to an industry with an aging workforce? That was the question David Demby of David’s Landscaping and Design in Erie, Pennsylvania, found himself asking a couple of years ago. He felt the best method […]
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
Workforce
Senate passes short-term extension of highway bill to prevent shutdown
Just days before the latest extension of the current highway bill – Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) – was set to expire on March 31, the Senate approved a 90-day extension of the federal highway funding that was passed by the House on March 29.
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
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