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By Cindy Riley CEG CORRESPONDENT

Currently under construction by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), a $67 million project will provide drivers with a safe, more efficient route for SR 35 to pass through Newport, Tenn., avoiding downtown traffic. Completing the Newport Bypass requires significant excavation, construction of new bridges, box culvert construction, box culvert extensions, as well as traffic control and detours. “Newport Bypass will be 4.75 miles of entirely new alignment,” said TDOT spokesperson Mark Nagi. “This project consists of grading, drainage, construction of four concrete Bulb-Tee beam bridges, signals and paving on SR 35 from SR 9 to Saint Tide Hollow Road.”

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Riding the Generation Z Wave

Growing Interest in Construction Careers Among Younger People

Means Jobs Filled, Deadlines Met

By Lucy Perry CEG CORRESPONDENT

The face of the skilled craft trade industry is getting younger. Literally.

More younger people than ever before are entering the construction industry and driving down the average age of tradesmen and women. As more construction workers retire, the industry’s labor needs are growing exponentially. But Gen Z workers drawn to the specialty trades may fill those venerable shoes.

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As more younger workers enter the construction trades, the average age of craft trades men and women has come down.

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8 ESTIMATED $8B IN DEVELOPMENT GOING UP IN JACKSONVILLE, FLA.

Jacksonville, Fla.’s revitalization effort started 2024 with an estimated $8 billion of projects, first reported by Downtown Vision Inc., a not-for-profit made up of the city’s downtown property owners. The new year brought setbacks, including a fire that destroyed the nearly completed Rise Doro apartment complex.

12 BELMONT UNIVERSITY RECEIVES $58M FOR MUSIC ROW EXPANSION

A $58 million gift from philanthropist and music industry icon Mike Curb and the Mike Curb Foundation to Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn., was announced April 9. The funds will be used to catalyze the expansion of Belmont’s nationally renowned Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business.

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PIEDMONT LITHIUM TAKES STEPS TO BUILD $1B MINE NEAR CHARLOTTE, N.C.

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ), through its Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources, has approved Piedmont Lithium’s mining permit for the construction and operation of its Carolina Lithium project, the Belmont, N.C.-based company said April 16.

14 ASCENDUM MACHINERY OPENS NEW SAVANNAH, GA., FACILITY

When the folks at ASCENDUM Machinery realized a few years ago that their Pooler, Ga., location no longer met the company’s needs, they began looking around for a more suitable location — one that was not only larger and more modern but also was easier for customers to get to.

17 ABC: CONSTRUCTION JOB OPENINGS INCREASE BY 16K IN FEBRUARY

The construction industry had 441,000 job openings on the last day of February, according to anABC analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. JOLTS defines a job opening as any unfilled position for which an employer is actively recruiting.

20 MECALAC HOLDS ROAD SHOWS AT CASE POWER IN MIAMI, ORLANDO

This spring, Mecalac is featuring its unique line of compact earthmoving equipment during Mecalac Road Shows held at various dealer locations up and down the East Coast. The events recently kicked off at Case Power and Equipment locations in Miami and Orlando.

32 TRI-COUNTY EQUIPMENT EXPANDS OFFERING WITH DEVELON MACHINERY

Tri-County Equipment Sales & Service is enhancing its legacy with the addition of DEVELON construction equipment. Located approximately 60 mi. west of Knoxville, Tenn., Tri-County Equipment Sales & Service is situated at 1099 Industrial Blvd in Crossville, near Interstate Highway 40.

27 VARIABLE-SPEED BREAKERS, BOOMS BATTLE HARSH CONDITIONS

Named for their automatic variable-speed technology, Montabert variable-speed breakers are built for use in the harshest conditions, as they sense changes in material hardness and adjust the breaker’s impact energy and striking rate. The result is increased productivity, based on the application.

30 ALL-NEW VOLVO VNL NOW AVAILABLE FOR ORDER AT N.A. DEALERS

Sales have officially started for the all-new Volvo VNL, a truck designed to change everything and set the new standard for the North American trucking industry, according to the manufacturer. Since the announcement in January, dealerships have been participating in extensive competency development.

38 CHARLIE JOHNSON PASSES NSSGA GAVEL TO MARK KRAUSE

On March 23, 2024, at the NSSGA’s Gavel Exchange dinner held at the prestigious Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, Tenn., DSC Dredge’s Director of Domestic Dredge Sales, Charlie Johnson, passed the gavel to Mark Krause of McLanahan as the newly appointed chairman. 38

Estimated $8B in Development Going Up in Jacksonville, Fla.

Jacksonville, Fla.’s revitalization effort started 2024 with an estimated $8 billion of projects in the pipeline, first reported by Downtown Vision Inc., a not-for-profit made up of the city’s downtown property owners.

The new year brought setbacks, including a fire that destroyed the nearly completed Rise Doro apartment complex, but work continued on a list of other projects stretching across downtown from Brooklyn to the city’s Sports and Entertainment District, according to a March 18 article in the Jacksonville Daily Record.

Following is a status report on some of the bigger efforts that are moving forward in 2024.

Johnson Commons

Commuters entering the city from the west may have noticed significant construction activity at the site of this 91-townhome development adjacent to the Jacksonville Transportation Authority headquarters in LaVilla.

Corner Lot Development and JWB Real Estate Capital are partnering on the $23 million project, with a completion target of mid2025. The townhomes are the only for-sale residential properties under development in the downtown.

According to Alex Sifakis, president of JWB, sales of the first units have so far closed in March, with 31 either under contract or sold.

The site also is adjacent to Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park, named for the song written by Jacksonville’s James Weldon Johnson and J. Rosamond Johnson, and considered to be the Black national anthem.

The park project, under construction since early 2021 and funded with a $5 million donation from the Jessie Ball duPont Fund, received a key addition in the fall of 2023 when a historic shotgun shack was moved onto the property.

Artea at Southbank

In April 2023, Corner Lot broke ground on Artea, a four-story, 340-apartment transit-oriented development on property owned by the Jacksonville Transportation Authority near the Kings Avenue parking garage and Skyway station. It is being built on downtown Jacksonville’s Southbank.

The $96.9 million multifamily property will offer studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans and balconies, a 425-space parking garage, a swimming pool and other amenities.

Construction is nearly halfway finished, with a targeted completion set for the summer of 2025.

Federal Reserve Bank

Brought back to life by JWB, the 100-

year-old building at 424 N. Hogan St. is a $9.6 million adaptive reuse project marked for use as a restaurant and event space along with a 4,500-sq.-ft. courtyard for an outdoor seating and lounge area.

Sam Middlekauff, an associate with The Urban Division of Colliers North Florida, said the 19,420-sq.-ft., three-story building was fully leased last September by a tenant whose identity has not been revealed.

Home2 Suites By Hilton

Corner Lot and Kelco Management and Development Inc. are nearing completion on this $24 million, 100-room extended-stay hotel.

In June 2023, Players Grille announced it would lease ground-floor restaurant space in the hotel.

The six-story structure at 600 Park St. is on a 0.86-acre parcel that had previously been a parking lot used by Florida Blue.

Construction at the site started in August 2022 with a completion date likely in the next few weeks.

Lofts at Cathedral

Vestcor Companies is on track to complete this 120-apartment development at 325 and 327 E. Duval St.

The $26 million construction includes a $5.45 million renovation of the former YWCA building at the site. Plans call for 20 studio, 74 one-bedroom and 26 two-bedroom units.

Vestcor reported that the apartments, designed to provide affordable workforce housing, are approximately 70 complete.

RiversEdge: Life

On the St. Johns

Dallas, Texas-based Preston Hollow Community Capital LLC announced in

November that it expects to finish four parks for the mixed-use RiversEdge project by the end of 2024.

Costing $693 million, the development will sit on the Southbank site of the former JEA Southside Generating Station that was demolished more than 20 years ago.

It is expected to include 950 residential units, 147 hotel rooms, more than 330,000 sq. ft. of office and retail space, and a 225slip marina. The installation of roads in and around the site highlighted its progress in 2023.

Four Seasons Hotel, Office Building

Marina work along the St. Johns River began in fall 2023 on the more than $300 million Shipyards development by Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan’s Iguana Investments.

The first phase of the project includes a 170-room Four Seasons hotel with 26 residences, a 157,000-sq.-ft. office tower, 200 parking spaces, and a 6,000-sq.-ft. marina support building.

In February, CBRE Capital Markets announced it had secured $37.9 million in construction financing for the office building.

The project is located near EverBank Stadium on Gator Bowl Boulevard. Its developers are aiming to have the hotel and office building finished in the summer of 2026.

One Riverside

After breaking ground on the former site of the Florida Times-Union newspaper building at 1 Riverside Ave. in September 2022, the first phase of Fuqua Development and TriBridge Residential’s $250 million mixeduse development is beginning to take shape.

Four structures that include 225 apartments and a building for amenities make up the $59.9 million initial portion of the construction.

Plans call for the completed development to include 396 apartments, and 54,256 sq. ft. of retail space that will include a Whole Foods supermarket and restaurant space.

Riverfront Plaza

Construction got under way in January on the first phase of this $27.25 million park project on the former site of the Jacksonville Landing. The work includes building the riverwalk and bulkhead, plus construction of a cafe and playground.

In addition, the 7-acre site is slated to include a beer garden, bike and pedestrian connection to the Main Street Bridge, and native landscaping.

Last July, crews began to reconfigure roads and prepare new roadways for the park.

Gateway Jax

Developers plan to launch construction in the third quarter of 2024 on the first phase of the Gateway Jax mixed-use development project.

Its $500 million first phase, known as the Pearl Street District, includes 1,160 apartments and 99,000 sq. ft. of retail space across five blocks of downtown Jacksonville’s NorthCore district.

Additionally, Gateway Jax LLC owns another 20 blocks downtown earmarked for future development.

In December, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority authorized its staff to begin negotiations with the developer to build a transportation-oriented mixed-use development on land next to the Rosa Parks Transit Station at Union and Laura streets.

If successful, that development also would become part of Gateway Jax.

JWB Real Estate Capital and DLP Capital have partnered to develop and manage Gateway Jax.

Greenleaf & Crosby Building

The Jacksonville City Council approved $4.9 million in incentives for JWB to transform the 97-year-old building at 208 N. Laura St. into 44,000 sq. ft. of office space and 11,000 sq. ft. for restaurant and retail use.

JWB plans to move its headquarters at 7563 Philips Highway into the building. The cost of the project is estimated at $16.9 million, according to a Downtown Investment Authority staff report.

Sifakis said demolition work and interior build-out of three floors, one for JWB and two for new tenants, is currently under way.

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The $96.9 million multifamily property, Artea at Southbank, will offer studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans and balconies, a 425-space parking garage, a swimming pool and other amenities.

Belmont University Receives $58M for Music Row Expansion

A $58 million lead gift from philanthropist and music industry icon Mike Curb and the Mike Curb Foundation to Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn., was announced by the school April 9.

The funds will be used to catalyze the expansion of Belmont’s nationally renowned Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business.

The gift is the largest in Belmont’s history and will, in part, support the renovation of the college’s existing buildings. In addition, it will pay for the construction of a new facility on Nashville’s Music Row, preserving the area’s rich history while providing innovative spaces for entertainment industry education and collaboration.

Curb is an American musician, record company executive, motorsports car owner, philanthropist and former politician. He also is the founder and chair of Curb Records in Nashville.

“Mike Curb’s remarkable generosity and partnership with Belmont over many years has been invaluable in advancing entertainment and music business education,” Greg Jones, the university’s president, said in a statement. “This latest transformational gift solidifies Belmont’s position at the forefront of developing the next generation of music industry leaders. We are profoundly grateful to Mike and Linda for their continued investment in Belmont’s mission.”

The expansion project will unfold in two phases, the school noted.

Phase One, already under way, includes renovating the historic Buddy Lee Attractions/Capitol Records building at 38 Music Square East, while adding 17,000 sq. ft. of songwriting rooms, listening spaces, live sound classrooms and student lounges. The renovation will include new and updated space for Nashville’s Leadership Music offices, a continuation of Belmont University’s and Curb College’s partnership with the organization.

The project’s second phase will develop a new 75,000-sq.ft. building behind Belmont’s existing Music Row footprint. The university said that construction on this facility will

Phase One, already under way, includes renovating the historic Buddy Lee Attractions/Capitol Records building at 38 Music Square East, while adding 17,000 sq. ft. of songwriting rooms, listening spaces, live sound classrooms and student lounges. The project’s second phase will develop a new 75,000-sq.-ft. building behind Belmont’s existing Music Row footprint.

commence over the next 24 months and integrate all facets of the entertainment industry, including a performance venue anticipated to accommodate more than 150 people, networking and gathering spaces for students and industry professionals, a coffee shop, content capture rooms and underground parking.

The centerpiece project reinforces the shared commitment from Belmont and Mike and Linda Curb to both preserve Music Row’s legacy and drive innovation for the future of Curb College, the largest free-standing college of entertainment and music business in the world.

Phase Two also will require a broader fundraising campaign for the building, which Belmont kicked off April 9.

“As Nashville’s music industry has grown and evolved into an international entertainment hub, it’s crucial that our education system keeps pace to develop skilled talent,” explained Mike Curb. “Belmont has been a fantastic partner over the years in preparing aspiring artists, songwriters, engineers and music business leaders who go on to become invaluable employees for record companies throughout Nashville and the industry at large.

“With this latest investment, we’ll build upon that strong foundation to push entertainment and music business education ahead to the next level, ensuring a steady stream of wellprepared professionals for the ever-growing industry.”

Creating Innovative Facilities for Music Industry Students

Belmont’s Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business project reflects values important to the Curbs and the university: upholding the history and ethos of Music Row, while supporting innovative collaboration between industry and education.

“For 50 years, our faculty, staff, and world-class facilities have made Belmont a top destination for future music executives, engineers, artists and songwriters,” said Brittany Schaffer, dean of Belmont’s Curb College. “Mike’s partnership over the decades has allowed Belmont to continually elevate our entertainment curriculum and facilities in lockstep with industry needs.

“This lead gift allows us to deepen our integration with Music Row, creating an unprecedented immersive experience that will directly connect our students with industry leaders and opportunities while driving innovation alongside our partners in Nashville’s entertainment landscape.”

To fully realize this pioneering vision, Belmont has begun a fundraising campaign to secure additional support beyond the Curb family’s lead gift.

Construction details and timelines for the Music Row project will be announced as plans progress, according to the school. 

Piedmont Lithium Takes Steps to Build $1B Mine Near Charlotte, N.C.

Piedmont Lithium’s plans to build a new $1.2 billion mine and processing plant in Gaston County, N.C., just took a major step forward.

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ), through its Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources, has approved Piedmont Lithium’s mining permit for the construction and operation of its Carolina Lithium project, the Belmont, N.C.-based company said April 16.

Lithium is used in batteries to power electric vehicles, bicycles and personal electronic devices like cell phones. North Carolina is among just a handful of places in the world where lithium mining is possible.

The proposed Carolina Lithium operation will become “a critical part of the American electric vehicle supply chain,” Keith Phillips, Piedmont Lithium’s president and CEO, said in a statement.

Albemarle Corp., based in Charlotte, also is in the approval process to reopen a lithium operation in Kings Mountain, west of Charlotte.

Piedmont Lithium submitted its proposal in August 2021 for a new lithium mine in the Hephzibah Church Road area on more than 1,500 acres east of Cherryville in Gaston County, about 25 mi. west of Charlotte.

Construction Likely to Get Under Way in 2025

Carolina Lithium will be a fully integrated mining, spodumene concentrate and lithium hydroxide manufacturing operation, Phillips explained. Lithium is extracted from spodumene found in pegmatite, a granite rock found in the area.

Piedmont’s open-pit lithium mine, similar to a quarry, will be up to 500 ft. deep, and see blasting once each day, the Observer previously reported. The company expects to hire

over 400 employees at an average salary of $82,000.

With the NCDEQ approval, Piedmont Lithium can now proceed with the county rezoning process.

Construction is expected to begin in 2025 after all required permits, rezoning approvals, and project financing, including loans from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office, are in place, Phillips said.

Piedmont’s open-pit lithium mine, similar to a quarry, will be up to 500 ft. deep, and see blasting once each day, the Observer previously reported. The company expects to hire over 400 employees at an average salary of $82,000.

State Approval Clears Just One of CompanyÊs Hurdles

North Carolina’s approval of the operation removes one of several hurdles for

Piedmont Lithium.

In February, the company laid off 27 percent of its workforce as part of a cost-savings plan, as lithium prices tanked and electric vehicle sales slowed. Piedmont had 60 employees before the layoffs, leaving the company with about 44 workers.

Piedmont’s plan also has drawn protests over environmental and health concerns.

Along with its Gaston County mine, Piedmont has joint mining operations with Sayona Mining in Quebec, Canada, and Atlantic Lithium in the West African country of Ghana as well as another project in Tennessee.

Piedmont’s Gaston County mines would be in the Carolina Tin-Spodumene Belt, which supplied most of the world’s lithium from the 1950s to the 1980s. The mining company also has a contract to supply lithium to Tesla, the largest electric vehicle manufacturer in the world. 

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ASCENDUM Machinery Opens New Savannah, Ga., Facility

By Eric Olson CEG CONTRIBUTING EDITOR

When the folks at ASCENDUM Machinery realized a few years ago that their Pooler, Ga., location no longer met the company’s needs, they began looking around for a more suitable location — one that was not only larger and more modern but also was easier for customers to get to.

First opened in 2007, the small, 8,000-to9,000-sq.-ft. facility off Dean Forest Road in Pooler, a suburb of Savannah on the city’s northwest edge, proved limiting to the dealership’s capabilities and what it could offer its customers, said Patrick Overstreet, ASCENDUM’s director of service operations. For instance, the branch had room enough for only four single-machine service bays on its 3.5 acres.

He added that the company began looking at various other properties to relocate to around the dynamic Savannah area as far back as 2015.

“That is when we started trying to determine the best place for us so as to land business from the Savannah port expansion, the amount of business that was coming off the Jimmy DeLoach Parkway and the distribution centers that have grown in the area,” he said. “We also knew that we needed to get out of the city’s center and find more acreage and more space for our laydown yard.”

While ASCENDUM was planning its proposed new facility in Savannah, the company also was developing plans for its current Concord, N.C., site north of Charlotte, according to Overstreet.

Once the heavy equipment dealer had reached the construction midpoint on the Concord facility, ASCENDUM was able to focus on securing the most suitable property for the new Georgia branch.

“We talked with Bryan County, south of Savannah, and it made modifications to Interstate 95 by putting in an interchange to allow access to Belfast Keller Road in Richmond Hill, where our new branch is located,” Overstreet said.

“They courted us and made it a very appealing prospect to have a facility here.”

Just to the east side of I-95 from ASCENDUM’s branch, he said, the town of Richmond Hill is experiencing phenom-

enal growth that includes many new residential projects and the recent construction of four new schools. In addition, there is plenty of retail and commercial space readily available near the interstate on Belfast Kellar Road, where curbs and gutters are already installed, and the county is planning for future hotels, retail and gas stations as well.

“For us, we wanted a place that was easy to reach for customers and employees alike,” he said. “We also wanted a branch that our employees would be happy with and appreciated.”

ASCENDUM found the property in 2019 after talking to the county and the developers of the industrial park where it is located. Two years later, the company closed on the land before breaking ground on the site in spring 2022.

J.D. Goodrum General Contractors in Cornelius, N.C., partnered with ASCENDUM to manage the building project, Overstreet said.

Finally, in May 2023, ASCENDUM moved into the spacious dealership branch on 11.5 acres, more than a dozen miles south of the old Pooler location.

“The net result was we ended up with a 25,000-sq.-ft. facility here in Richmond Hill with five pass-through service bays, which encompass 10 working bays,” Overstreet said. “They are over 80 ft. wide, and the building is about 302 ft. long. The bulk of it, obviously, is made up of our shop space.”

He added that some features used in the Concord branch figured prominently in the look of the Richmond Hill dealership.

For example, Overstreet said that just as was done in Concord, the new Georgia branch’s service area was “designed with a hook height for our cranes so that we could clear them over a truck bed if we had an articulated truck in the shop with the bed hoisted all the way up.”

Additionally, he said that the facility’s architect designed skylights in the shop’s walls to bring in more natural light to make a better work environment for its technicians.

(L-R) are members of ASCENDUM’s service department, including Sade Aarons, Chris Sellers, Ashley Pendel, Amanda Kari and Chuck Dawson.

ASCENDUM has many service technicians working in the field and in the shop, (LR) including Hunter Stafford, Jamel Henderson, Shawn Housey, Trey Davis, Michael Talley and Jason Poppell.

The facility is conveniently located just off of I-95 in Richmond Hill, Ga.

The shop features five large drive-through bays able to accommodate 15 large machines. The facility also has a large wash bay area and additional covered areas to service customers’ machines.

Construction Job Openings Increase By 16K in February

The construction industry had 441,000 job openings on the last day of February, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey.

JOLTS defines a job opening as any unfilled position for which an employer is actively recruiting. Industry job openings increased by 16,000 last month and are up by 32,000 from the same time last year.

“The number of open, unfilled construction positions stood at the second highest level on record at the end of February,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu. “This occurred despite the fact that contractors hired workers at the fastest rate since March 2023.

“While these dynamics are emblematic of ongoing industrywide labor shortages, contractors also laid workers off at an elevated rate throughout February,”

said Basu. “This suggests a schism in which certain construction segments powered by federal funding and incentives continue to generate tremendous demand for labor, while privately financed segments had somewhat slower growth.

“Despite the moderating effect of high borrowing costs on projects reliant on private funding, fewer than 11 percent of contractors expect their staffing levels to decrease over the next six months, according to ABC’s Construction Confidence Index.”

For more information, visit abc.org/economics. 

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Mecalac Holds Road Shows at Case Power in Miami, Orlando

This spring, Mecalac is featuring its unique line of compact earthmoving equipment during Mecalac Road Shows held at various dealer locations up and down the East Coast.

The events recently kicked off at Case Power and Equipment locations in Miami and Orlando. The full spectrum of Mecalac machines was demonstrated performing various tasks with skilled professional operators, showing just how versatile each machine is. Single machines with the ability to grade, backfill, excavate and forklift materials more than 20 ft. into the air and load a 20-ft. 10-wheel dump are unique in the industry.

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Attendees had an ideal opportunity to get a close-up view of the Mecalac product and watch skilled operators demonstrate the extreme versatility the machines offer.

Peter Bigwood, president of Mecalac North America, was MC of the event, giving detailed information on the capability of each machine as Mecalac operators put each piece through its paces.

Unique Equipment for Unique Project

Tom Ault of Oviedo, Fla., has a 50-year history with construction equipment and is currently involved in building something rather unique for himself — a “hanger home,” which is a combination house/airplane hangar and is a concept catching on among small aircraft owners.

Ault had recently visited Case Power and Equipment’s store and the Mecalac machines caught his eye, so he returned for the Mecalac event to learn more about the machines and he was not disappointed.

“It was really great to see these machines in the hands of a highly skilled operator,” he said. “It really drove home the diversity and stability of these machines. I have about 200,000 pounds of material that I have to move as just a small portion of the project. To rent a Lull to just move that material for a few days cost me over $1,400. The Mecalac can act as a telehandler, an excavator and a grader, all in one machine, and I can load it up and pull it behind my pickup truck. It’s really the most unique piece of equipment I have ever seen.”

The Mecalac 15MC, with the unique ability to ditch or dump from the side, is a great tool for municipalities or contractors.

The entire staff of Mecalac and Case Power and Equipment thanked everyone who attended their event.

Joe Elston (L) of Earnest Construction takes the controls of a Mecalac 10MCR while Manuel Mendez, factory representative of Mecalac, gives him a quick tutorial.

Tom Ault from Crescent City, Fla., quickly saw how the Mecalac could do the work of several traditional machines and was very happy he made the trip to see the equipment in action.

Providing exceptional service has been a hallmark of TriCounty Equipment Sales & Service. Now the dealership is enhancing its legacy with the addition of DEVELON construction equipment.

Located approximately 60 mi. west of Knoxville, Tenn., Tri-County Equipment Sales & Service is situated at 1099 Industrial Blvd in Crossville, near Interstate Highway 40 on the Cumberland Plateau.

Tri-County Equipment Sales & Service works with a diverse range of customers, including farmers and contractors, and serves the surrounding counties. The area has seen an increase in population as people move in from other parts of the country, generating residential developments in areas previously used for agriculture.

“When a dealership has been in business for more than 45 years, you know they’re doing something right,” said Adam Howard, senior director of sales at DEVELON. “This is a wonderful opportunity for our company to partner with the dealership and expand our brand in parts of Tennessee where we haven’t been in the past.”

Much of the company’s success is due to service and customer satisfaction. The dealership prides itself on retaining its loyal customers and employees despite external pressures. For instance, the company retained 11 of 12 service technicians when a larger dealership moved into the area and began competing for workers.

“Hiring the right people and creating a good environment for them to come to work is how we’ve been successful,” said Marshall Pugh at Tri-County Equipment Sales and Service.

He’s confident about the future of DEVELON and the products the company is bringing to the market, particularly dozers and compact track loaders. He traveled to Las Vegas for ConExpo-Con/AGG in March 2023 and said he was impressed with the fully autonomous dozer in the demo area and the DD100 and DD130 dozers on display. He currently has a DD130 dozer in his rental fleet and said the visibility is the best of any dozer that he’s ever been in.

“We’ve seen success in renting DEVELON machines to potential customers for a weekend,” Pugh said. “They have the opportunity to test drive the machines on a job site before deciding to purchase. We’re confident they’ll be impressed with the performance. Furthermore, if they decide to buy, we credit the machine rental to their purchase.”

Given the DEVELON brand is rapidly broadening its product portfolio, he sees potential for growth, based on the company’s history in manufacturing equipment. When he visits with customers about the brand, he tells the story of the brand’s history, current ownership and quality of its products to build confidence and trust.

“We’re excited about our partnership with DEVELON,” Pugh said. “Their commitment to quality and innovation aligns perfectly with our values, and we’re confident that together we’ll continue to provide our customers with the best machinery and service possible.”

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Survey Reveals More Younger People May Enter Industry

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Vocational training and apprenticeship programs in the skilled craft trades are filling up with younger people launching their careers in construction. The high cost of a four-year degree has something to do with it. But for many Gen Z workers, the job resiliency offered by the industry is appealing.

As a result, enrollment in vocational programs rose 16 percent in 2023, reported the National Student Clearinghouse. And the median age of workers in many specialty trades, including carpentry and HVAC maintenance, fell from the mid-40s to the high 30s.

That makes Robb Sommerfeld smile. Cofounder of the National Center for Craftsmanship, he likes that more students are attracted to this career field.

“We’re finally seeing a more than subtle change within our society,” said Sommerfeld, whose organization provides vocational training at high schools.

Rewriting False Narratives

For many years, young people have been “nudged” away from construction careers for various reasons, starting with parental guidance. Seeking to understand the stigmas, Sam Pillar had the company Jobber survey Gen Z workers about their impression of a career in construction.

He said many people think less of blue collar work. “This misguided stigma is ridiculous and puts the future of our homes and our economy at risk,” he said.

After surveying 1,000 people aged 18 to 20 for its Blue-Collar Report, Jobber found that parents play a large role in perpetuating this stigma. These parents “are heavily influencing their children to attend a traditional four-year college,” Pillar said.

The good news is that there are signs that what high-school graduates envision for their careers differs from the ideals of their parents.

In fact, 75 percent of Jobber survey respondents said they are interested in exploring vocational schools that offer paid, on-the-job training.

There’s a lack of understanding among young people about the earning potential of certain trades. The survey majority didn’t know that tree maintenance, landscaping, residential cleaning and plumbing businesses can earn over $1 million per year.

Interestingly, nearly two-thirds of respondents want to start a business at some point, and 11 percent already have.

“Whether they realize it, home service businesses provide the entrepreneurial opportunities that Gen Z is looking for,” said Pillar.

He also found that Gen Z is aware of AI’s

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potential to automate a range of jobs. Job security was identified as the most important factor for selecting a career.

“It seems that concerns about taking on and managing student debt are impacting their career decisions,” said Pillar. “When looking at AI, 56 percent of respondents believe that ‘blue-collar’ jobs have more job security than ‘white-collar’ desk jobs.”

For years the construction industry has tried any number of plays to tackle a critical labor void. The tide may be turning. Fouryear colleges were the attraction in the early 2000s when the recession forced Millennials to wait out the job market and take on the burden of student debt.

But with the current hot jobs market, many younger workers are calculating the odds in favor of stronger career fields. Construction is at the top of the list. In fact, a New American survey found that 54 percent of Gen Z-ers believe a high-school diploma is sufficient to gain a well-paying stable job, reported Axios.

And 46 percent of parents said they’d prefer their kids to pursue alternatives to fouryear college, found a Gallup study.

Construction trade careers are seen as more resilient to the rise of AI than white collar alternatives, said Axios.

Nick Largura of Superior Construction told the news service that the pool of 18- to 25-year-old workers is growing.

“That is the pivotal moment when people are really trying to figure out what they want to do,” he said. “And if you can show them a promising future in that time, you can really make a difference.”

Largura makes two points: Construction, like many other trades, is an industry that isn’t going anywhere despite fears that AI will wipe out jobs across sectors.

Also, “you get to see a physical product at the end of the day as a result of your work” in the construction field.

Sommerfeld of the National Center for

Craftsmanship believes with so many people retiring, it’s hard to say if the Gen Z trend will continue growing.

“It’s still a matter of educating our country that, ‘Hey, these jobs are out there,’” he said. Largura would agree: “I by no means think the work is done, but the momentum is there.”

Samantha DeAlmeida of the ABC of New Jersey also is a firm believer that Gen Z is playing a big part in the future of the construction industry.

In an article for roi-nj.com, she said the picture for filling the 441,000 job openings tracked by the BLS this spring is a bright one.

“The construction industry is one of the biggest, fastest-growing industries in the country,” said DeAlmeida. “And it’s continuing to see an unprecedented demand for skilled employees.”

A recent article in the Wall Street Journal reported that the number of carpenters grew over the past decade, and their median age fell from 42.2 to 40.9.

Likewise for electricians. The ranks of that specialty trade grew by 229,000 workers, while the median age fell by 2.9 years.

The data also shows other skilled trade careers, including plumbing and HVAC occupations, are also trending younger, said DeAlmeida.

“Here in New Jersey, enrollment in vocational-technical schools has grown by about 23 percent over the past two decades,” she said.

And nationally, the ranks of students studying construction trades also rose 23 percent, according to the Wall Street Journal.

She believes skilled trade jobs are a better fit for those who enjoy working with their hands, are entrepreneurial and don’t want the four-year wait to start.

Even better, the demand for trade work continues to grow at unprecedented levels.

“Right now, there is a strong demand for high-paying jobs in infrastructure projects, the construction industry and real estate,” said DeAlmeida.

Riding Wave of Interest

To capitalize on that demand, the ABC of New Jersey launched its Apprenticeship Training Program three years ago.

“We saw the critical need to educate more skilled trade workers that was not being met in New Jersey,” said DeAlmeida.

ABC-NJ’s apprenticeship program provides paid, on-the-job training and classroom-based theoretical education in 15 skilled craft trades, she said.

Working with local schools and businesses, the association provides pre-apprenticeship construction readiness training, or CORE.

The NJ ABC also can help prospective apprentices get hired with one of more than 1,300 member companies.

And upon successful completion, craft workers are eligible to be recognized at the journey level in their trade and receive a certificate of completion.

“Trade work provides high salaries, fulfilling careers and the opportunity to run one’s own business,” said DeAlmeida. “We need to have more conversations with our high-school students to show them the different ways to enter this promising field of trade work.”

The ABC of New Jersey isn’t the only organization trying to attract the Gen-Z worker to the construction industry. On a national level, NCCER also is at work.

The National Center for Construction Education and Research was named a 2023 DeWalt trades grant recipient for career and technical education (CTE) efforts.

Recognized for its High School Builder Program, NCCER was presented with a DeWalt Grow the Trades grant.

The grant program aims to help close the skilled labor gap by supporting nonprofit organizations that are skilling, reskilling and upskilling tradespeople.

According to DeWalt the program awards funding and tool donations annually as part of a larger $30 million commitment over five years.

NCCER was one of 70 organizations projected to skill and reskill more than 55,000 people in 2024.

“CTE programs provide a pathway for students to learn skills that will make them immediately employable,” said Melissa Perkins, NCCER director of philanthropy and partnerships.

NCCER’s High School Builder Program brings CTE education to new communities where there are exponential growth opportunities, she said.

With generous partners like DeWalt, “we will help close the skilled labor gap and change lives…through high-paying and indemand careers.”

The High School Builder Program is growing the national talent pipeline and making a local impact, according to the tool manufacturer.

With an estimated 20 students per school and annual growth, this initiative is expected to add 10,000 students into the talent pipeline in its first year alone.

“DeWalt is immensely proud to support NCCER,” said Frank Mannarino, president, Power Tools Group, Stanley Black & Decker. “Funding educational programs and non-profits like NCCER connects more people to training, resources and opportunities that will lead to successful careers in the trades.”  CEG

job resiliency offered by a construction career, along with strong earning potential, is drawing Gen Z-ers to fill the specialty contractor workforce.

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Variable-Speed Breakers, Booms Battle Harsh Conditions

Named for their automatic variable-speed technology, Montabert variable-speed breakers are built for use in the harshest conditions, as they sense changes in material hardness and adjust the breaker’s impact energy and striking rate. The result is increased productivity, based on the application, and reduced blank firing.

Montabert’s variable-speed technology also reduces unnecessary harmful energy from transferring to the carrier and breaker, helping to prevent wear on parts and components. These breakers ideally work in tandem with Tramac boom systems to productively break oversize rocks prior to primary crushing.

Montabert Variable-Speed Breaker Line

Premium Heavy Breakers: Montabert premium heavy breakers are designed for all types of carriers, from 18 to 120 tons, and are ideal for a variety of applications, including quarrying, mining, excavation and demolition. In addition to its automatic variable-speed technology, the premium heavy breaker features include:

• Energy chamber: Acts as a hydraulic shock absorber and reduces pressure variations in the hydraulic circuits to provide consistent energy to the breaker — reducing pressure spikes and keeping the charge constant, with no periodic maintenance required.

• Progressive start system: Prevents slipping by creating a small recess in the material before full power is applied.

• Blank-fire protection system: Reduces damage on all wear parts by providing a cushion of oil that reduces the energy.

• Automatic lubrication system: Assures the breaker is constantly lubricated to improve life span on wear parts and components.

• Automatic pressure regulator: Ensures hydraulic breaker operation pressure, regardless of changes in outdoor temperature, delivering maximum performance across a large range of carriers.

• Redesigned cradle/housing: Specific to the V32 breaker, built for carriers from 18 to 30 tons.

Heavy-Range 2-Speed Breakers: Montabert’s 2-Speed Line of heavy hydraulic breakers is designed for use on large excavators from 20 to 80 tons in a variety of applications, from demolition to quarrying to excavating. The 2-Speed Line has many of the best features found in the premium line, but with a simpler design:

• Design simplifies maintenance, lowering costs as it also increases productivity.

• Includes two-speed automatic regulation, with unique detection system for the first stroke. This system offers high energy per blow on hard ground, or high frequency on softer ground.

• Increases carrier versatility with acceptable back pressure of up to 435 psi.

Montabert’s variable-speed technology reduces unnecessary harmful energy from transferring to the carrier and breaker, helping to prevent wear on parts and components.

(Photos courtesy of Montabert) Pages 27-29

Tramac offers nine models of stationary boom assemblies for rock breakers that — depending on the model — provide horizontal reach from 14 to 65 ft., 170 to 360 degrees of swing arc and 1,500 to 13,000 ft lb of hammer impact.

Tramac Stationary Boom Systems

Tramac offers nine models of stationary boom assemblies for rock breakers that — depending on the model — provide horizontal reach from 14 to 65 ft., 170 to 360 degrees of swing arc and 1,500 to 13,000 ft. lb. of hammer impact. Boom weights range from 5,850 to 55,000 lb. and accommodate hammer weights from 1,098 to 9,920 lbs.

Standard across its entire boom line, rugged cylinders of high-strength steel and welded construction are built from chrome-plated, high-tensile steel rods. Heavy-duty, oversize pins are fitted with replaceable aluminum bronze bushings. Self-aligning spherical bushings on the cylinder rod and barrel end ensure long equipment life.

An extremely strong, low-profile base of shaped plate steel attaches easily to any platform foundation. Tramac also offers a number of boom, HPU, hammer, and control options, as well as custom design services.

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All-New Volvo VNL Now Available for Order at N.A. Dealers

Sales have officially started for the all-new Volvo VNL, a truck designed to change everything and set the new standard for the North American trucking industry in fuel efficiency, safety, sustainability, driver productivity, connectivity and customer uptime, bringing unprecedented customer value to fleets and owner operators, according to the manufacturer.

Since the announcement of the all-new Volvo VNL in January, dealerships have been participating in extensive competency development, with e-learning and in-person instructor-led courses from Volvo Trucks Academy, to be fully trained to support customers even before the trucks begin to arrive at dealerships. Production will start later this summer with customer deliveries beginning later this year. Demo trucks will start arriving at dealerships in the late summer.

“The Volvo VNL has long been the flagship model series at Volvo Trucks North America and is the premier long-haul truck in the United States and Canada,” said Peter Voorhoeve, president, Volvo Trucks North America.

“We wanted to set a new standard for fuel efficiency, safety, driver productivity, connectivity and customer uptime and to transform everything about the future of the heavy-duty trucking industry. We’re confident we’ve done that. Our customers have expressed that they are eager to deploy them into their fleet, and we are excited to be opening the sales books to get those trucks slotted and ready for production.”

The all-new Volvo VNL is revolutionizing the trucking industry by setting the new standard on all fronts. With cutting-edge technology and engineering, it is establishing a new benchmark in fuel efficiency, adding value to the customer bottom line economically and reducing emissions. Safety features are paramount, using advanced proprietary systems to protect drivers, pedestrians, and cargo. Connectivity has been enhanced for drivers and fleet managers.

Uptime is optimized through the Blue Service contract and connectivity-powered intelligent maintenance. Additionally, with a Volvo service contract, appointments are scheduled in advance with parts ready to get the truck back on the road.

The all-new Volvo VNL prioritizes driver well-being and productivity with ergonomic designs and intuitive controls,

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Sales have officially begun for the all-new Volvo VNL.

creating a comfortable and efficient work environment. The benefit of all these advancements is magnified by an overarching commitment to sustainability, ensuring that progress and performance go hand in hand with environmental responsibility.

Volvo Trucks has revolutionized the spec’ing process with the all-new Volvo VNL, introducing packaging to simplify the experience and drive a higher level of customer value. To explore the all-new Volvo VNL features and trim levels in an interactive way, Volvo Trucks has developed a new, state-ofthe-art online configurator for the Volvo VNL. The configurator provides detailed information on the features and benefits of each trim level and cab option, as well as a 360degree view of the truck interior and exterior. The all-new Volvo VNL is conveniently packaged into four exterior and interior trim levels — Core, Edge, Edge Black and Ultimate — with six cab configurations, each designed to fit customers’ preference, brand identity, and operational use. Three cab configurations – the VNL860, VNL840, and VNL300 – are available to order immediately, while the remaining configurations will follow soon after.

Volvo Trucks is holding immersive dealer and customer launch events throughout the summer at the Volvo Trucks Customer Center in Dublin, Va. The Volvo Trucks Customer

Center includes a customer experience track, recently expanded to 3 mi, offering a fully immersive driving experience of the full range of Volvo trucks. Customers can work with their local dealers to walk through the new configurator to design the ideal truck for their fleet then visit the Volvo Trucks Customer Center for an opportunity to experience the all-new Volvo VNL firsthand.

Volvo Trucks has estimated total savings of more than $20,000 annually per truck with the all-new Volvo VNL, considering fuel efficiency gains, connectivity, safety and driver retention. This calculation factors in reduced fuel costs attributed to fuel efficiency, as well as increased uptime and reduced maintenance costs due to extended service intervals and intelligent maintenance. Connectivity with remote programing keeps trucks updated, resulting in 24 percent more uptime than trucks in non-updated fleets.

The advanced safety features account for a potentially significant savings, reducing the chance of both forward and side collisions, according to the manufacturer.

“In the world of trucking, every mile counts. With the allnew Volvo VNL, we’re not just delivering a vehicle; we are delivering significant value to our customers,” said Magnus Koeck, vice president, strategy, marketing and brand management, Volvo Trucks North America. “Volvo Trucks’ commitment to innovation means more than just savings on our customers’ bottom line — it’s about empowering fleets to go further, do more, and thrive. With more than $20,000 per truck in potential savings, the all-new Volvo VNL isn’t just a truck — it’s a game-changer for fleets and owner operators.”

The sales start for the all-new Volvo VNL is just the beginning of an industry transformation as it is the platform for all future technologies, encompassing future transportation solutions such as battery-electric, fuel cell and internal combustion engines powered by renewable fuels, including hydrogen.

Introducing the first 24-volt electrical infrastructure in the North American trucking industry, along with the introduction of enhanced active safety features in this latest generation Volvo VNL, sets the standard for the future commercialization of fully autonomous trucks. The all-new Volvo VNL is a cornerstone of Volvo Trucks’ vision towards achieving zero emissions and zero accidents.

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Fontaine Specialized’s Magnitude 75 Is Strong, Versatile

Fontaine Specialized announced the strong and versatile Magnitude 75 lowbed trailer.

This rugged, 3+3+2 modular multi-purpose trailer is meticulously designed and crafted to efficiently transport a diverse range of loads, offering three distinct deck options: flat (MFLD), drop side rail (MDSR) and beam (MBMD).

Heather Gilmer, VP sales, said, “The Magnitude 75 epitomizes versatility in heavy-haul lowbeds. It accommodates loads of up to 75 tons in 16 feet as a 3+2 or with five close coupled axles. Furthermore, it adeptly handles 70 tons in just 12 feet configured with the tandem axle EQ2 spreader.

“This adaptable trailer features a hydraulic detachable gooseneck and a tridem axle bogie, each providing seven ride height positions. This enhanced flexibility is invaluable for operators maneuvering heavy loads across obstacles or beneath bridges.”

Crafted with 100,000 lb. minimum yield steel main beam flanges, the Fontaine Magnitude 75 ensures years of robust and dependable service. The flat and beam decks boast a 24 in. loaded deck height, while the drop side rail deck reduces it to 15 in. At full load, all modular decks offer 6 in. of ground clearance.

Additionally, Fontaine offers an extensive range of essential attachments and components such as jeeps, flip boxes, spreaders and flip axles.

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“Our wash bay at the end of the facility is a pass-through, so we can bring one or two dirty machines in one end for a wash and clean before hauling them out the other end, so we are not having to go back out the dirty side of the bay,” he added.

The service technicians in ASCENDUM’s Richmond Hill facility can fit 10 large machines in the shop at one time and still be able to close all the bay doors. In all, a mixture of 1015 pieces of equipment, large and small, can be worked on at once. The service area also utilizes a 10-ton bridge crane.

“One of the things that we did here that we did not do in Concord was build 20-ft. concrete aprons outside our shop doors to give us additional workspace,” said Overstreet. “For instance, if we need to pull a machine outside or if we need to run a piece of equipment and keep exhaust fumes from circulating through the shop, we can back it outdoors and still allow the techs to be able to work on a concrete surface.”

The Richmond Hill facility’s parts department also is much more expansive than what was found at the Pooler branch, he said, and is “a lot more user friendly for us in terms of housing and storing spare parts.”

New Location Meets With EveryoneÊs Approval

The durability of the new Richmond Hill branch of ASCENDUM has yet to be tested, but Overstreet said that its construction should allow it to withstand any rough weather the nearby Atlantic Ocean can throw at it.

“Typically, we would use prefabricated steel as the bones of the building because it is a more cost-effective solution,” he said. “But, at the time we wanted to build this facility, the lead time to get Nucor steel was about two years out so that was not going to meet our construction timeline. As a result, we went with all-precast, poured-concrete tilt-up construction that offers a much longer life, is of a higher quality, and is more durable.

“We also wanted to build for ASCENDUM’s future, and where we predict the market would go, so we built bigger,” Overstreet added. “We took some lessons from the Concord build with the thought that ‘We know where we are as a

company today and we see the forecast for five years from now,’ but we took that further by forecasting the next 10-15 years as well when we designed the building and created the option of expanding the branch, similar to what we did in Concord.”

The newest dealership also employs many of the same design elements as ASCENDUM Group, the company’s Portuguese-based parent company, including its colors, façade, and more contemporary and modern look.

It also was important to ASCENDUM to design pleasing spaces for its employees.

“In the old Pooler branch, the breakroom for our technicians was actually one of the shops bays, where we had a picnic table,” he said. “Obviously, the space was not at all ideal. Because of that, the breakroom in Richmond Hill was a big focus for us and is very clean and has nice appliances on hand. It also has an exit door to the outside where there is an awning so that our techs can take their lunches out to a table in the shade but away from the shop.

“Also, the locker room was not what we thought our employees deserved, but here we have more than quadrupled the size of the locker room that was in Pooler. There are full-size lockers in this new space as well as a shower facility for them.”

As ASCENDUM Richmond Hill approaches its one-year anniversary in May, Overstreet said the facility has been warmly received by customers and employees alike.

Much of the great reception it has received is due to how much easier the branch is to reach, he noted.

“Savannah in general as well as Dean Forest Road, and the I-16/I-95 interchange have all been in a state of construction for more than 10 years, along with the work to expand the Port of Savannah. Trying to navigate through the additional traffic from all that work has been a challenge,” said Overstreet.

“So, pulling ASCENDUM out of Pooler and away from where all the heavy construction is happening has been a breath of fresh air for everyone. Again, we are less than a mile off I-95, making it easy to get in and out of our location.”  CEG

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Charlie Johnson Passes NSSGA Gavel to Mark Krause

On March 23, 2024, at the NSSGA’s Gavel Exchange dinner held at the prestigious Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, Tenn., DSC Dredge’s Director of Domestic Dredge Sales, Charlie Johnson, passed the gavel to Mark Krause of McLanahan as the newly appointed chairman.

With a year of dedicated service as chair, Johnson gracefully handed over the reins of the NSSGA M&S Division to Mark Krause, who succeeds him as chairman. Krause, a seasoned professional with more than 40 years of experience in the aggregate industry, has spent the last decade contributing to the success of McLanahan.

“Mark couldn’t be a better choice for chair. His passion for the industry is like no other,” said Johnson. “I am honored to have served and will continue to support the committee”.

Expressing his gratitude and readiness for the new role, Krause remarked, “I am honored to be taking on this role and thankful to Charlie and the past M&S Chairs for their leadership.

“I look forward to working with NSSGA staff and M&S members to continue our service to the association and foster benefi-

cial relationships across the industry.”

This transition marks another milestone for DSC Dredge (DSC) with Johnson being the second person from the company to be appointed chair to the NSSGA M&S Division. In 2011, DSC’s now Senior VP and Chief Technology Officer, Bill Wetta, was appointed chair.

“I am proud to see Mark Krause assume the chairmanship role at NSSGA’s M&S Division. His dedication and passion for the industry mirror the values all our past chairs have held. I am confident that under Mark’s

leadership, the division will continue to thrive, furthering our collective goals within the aggregate industry,” said Bill Wetta, senior VP and chief technology officer, DSC Dredge.

Alongside Krause’s appointment as chairman, Tom Suess of Komatsu has been named vice-chair of the M&S Division, further reinforcing the division’s leadership team. 

For more information, visit www.dscdredge.com.

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Wacker Neuson Group Extends Trackunit Partnership Through 2028

Global OEM Wacker Neuson Group has strengthened its ties with Trackunit by agreeing to extend its partnership agreement for another five years.

The deal is effectively a renewal of a previous five-year agreement but deepens the relationship between the manufacturer of compact and light equipment products for construction and agriculture and global technology platform player Trackunit.

“We’re excited to be strengthening our relationship with Trackunit by another five years. Trackunit is a key partner for us when it comes to delivering a customer benefit oriented platform for technology and data management,” said Wacker Neuson Group CSO Alexander Greschner. “With five years already in the bank, we’ve developed a strong bond. Trackunit delivers a future-oriented and flexible solution that we can easily integrate into our digital platforms.”

As part of the extension, Wacker Neuson Group, with its North

American headquarters in Menomonee Falls, Wis., and is part of the Works With Trackunit program, will be able to use Trackunit’s Kin for the first time. Kin, which was launched on the market in 2021, connects nonpowered equipment and attachments to the ecosystem and approximately 15,000 new items will become part of Trackunit’s Bluetooth network in the first year as part of the deal.

In addition, Wacker Neuson also will be able to onboard more than 50,000 Battery One units to the network.

“This delivers a Bluetoothenabled solution that will greatly expand our connectivity and help us to increase efficiency through better insight into idling and other downtime factors,” said Alexander Greschner. “We are already selling a lot of battery-powered equipment, and this will help us keep track on those smaller pieces of equipment and power units. This will have a direct impact on the health and lifecycle of our

machines and batteries, directly benefitting the customer,” he said.

“It will also play a part in helping us deliver on our long-term sustainability and emissions reporting goals.”

It is a significant development for Trackunit too which has steadily consolidated its position at the heart of the connectivity ecosystem over the last five years.

“We’re really excited about strengthening our partnership with the Wacker Neuson Group as we believe collaboration is key to building the network and enabling the development of the ecosystem,” said Trackunit CEO Soeren Brogaard.

“The more transparent the industry is and the more we can share data, the more we can effect change on downtime. This in time will enable the industry to restore its former reputation as a force for progress as we find better, cleaner ways of doing business.”

About Trackunit

Global IoT services provider Trackunit connects construction through one platform to create a living, evolving ecosystem that delivers data and insights to the off-highway sector. With 2 million assets and counting connected, it uses technology to eliminate downtime, improve safety and help customers improve the bottom line in a sustainable, costeffective way. 

Past Chair Charlie Johnson (L), of DSC Dredge, passes the gavel to incoming Chair Mark Krause, of McLanahan.

NSSGA M&S division past and present chairs 2024.

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As part of the extension, Wacker Neuson will be able to onboard more than 50,000 Battery One units to the network.

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Tennessee’s Pugmill Systems LLC Expands Its Product Offerings to Include Concrete Plants

By Eric Olson

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Since the mid-1980s, Duane Allen and his team have been designing and manufacturing pugmill mixers and related equipment for Pugmill Systems LLC in Columbia, Tenn., south of Nashville.

Allen’s son, Jared, who has been involved in the family business for 16 years, is the elder Allen’s partner and has served as the company’s general manager for the past few years.

Today, Duane Allen is semi-retired, but still comes into the office several days a week just because he enjoys it. Like most company founders, he loves having a hand in the business and watching it thrive, even if he no longer runs the dayto-day operations.

“Dad realized he was ready to work a little less and have a little less responsibility, and it has worked out very well for both of us,” said Jared. “He gets to choose special projects he wants to work on and, for me, Dad acts as a consultant in the office next door to mine who I can call on with questions. He has been in this business for a long time and is so well known

in the industry, I’d be crazy not to want his input as long as he’s willing to give it.”

Indeed, in the four decades since Duane Allen entered the pugmill industry, his stellar reputation, combined with strong recommendations from his customers, has resulted in steady growth and a customer base that is spread across the country.

Designed to work in a variety of industries, pugmill plants are noted for combining solid and liquid feed components into a homogeneous mix. They are most commonly used to make various products in the road building industry. Rock quarries, county road departments and large highway contractors make up a large segment of their users.

Among Pugmill Systems’ lineup of products are stationary, portable, skid-mounted and track-mounted pugmill plants.

Expansion Leads to Adding Concrete Plant Line

Recently, though, Pugmill Systems embarked on adding a second product line to complement the original machines that made its name in the road-building industry.

see PUGMILL page 42

Seen here is a stabilized sand plant in central Texas.

Pugmill Systems Builds New Shop to Handle Growth

PUGMILL from page 39

A few years ago, the manufacturer purchased five acres of land adjacent to its Columbia site, primarily because the seller’s price was so reasonable. Although the company had no immediate need for the property, Jared Allen said the acquisition got him and his father thinking about the company’s future.

“We started realizing if we were going to grow Pugmill Systems, we were either going to expand our shop, build a new one or change locations all together,” he said. “After exploring all of our options, it soon became clear that building a shop on our new land was the right answer at that time.

“We moved in around Christmas 2022 and in doing so, we approximately doubled our shop space and added more overhead cranes. The old shop was on two levels and the cranes did not connect both levels, making it very inefficient. Now everything is on one level, and we bought our first plasma burn table, which has been a game changer for us.”

The Allens also decided the time was right to make an even bigger move if they were serious about their company’s continued prosperity.

“Once we moved into the new shop and got settled, we knew it was time to decide how we would utilize our expanded manufacturing capacity,” Jared said. “But we also knew that there are only so many pugmills that get built each year. It is somewhat of a limited market compared to other equipment in the construction industry. We felt like we needed to add additional equipment to our product line, something other than the pugmill plants we’re known for — something that many of our existing customers are already familiar with.”

After seeking advice from trusted folks in the industries they served, the father-and-son team kept coming back to the idea of expanding their product line to include concrete plants.

“We had been asked in years past, ‘Why don’t you guys build concrete plants?’ and they are pretty similar to pugmills,” said Jared. “They look alike, and they have a lot of similar parts, but there are definitely some important differences — enough that we knew we had to reach out for help to our pugmill customers that also have concrete plants. So many of them were generous with their time in teaching us

about concrete plants and answering the million questions that we had. Being able to lean on their expertise was priceless and allowed us to confidently enter the market with a plant we could be proud of.”

He spent 2023 figuring out where to enter the concrete plant market due to the industry’s broad range of designs — from basic stationary units to self-erect mobile plants that have a price tag of more than a million dollars.

In the end, the Allens decided to jump into the concrete industry in two ways: by offering complete batch plants and by offering to replace elements on existing plants.

“Obviously, we’d love to sell everyone a whole plant, but we also want to work with companies that just need a new silo, conveyor or bin,” Jared said. “We really just want to help folks out however we can.”

For the complete plants, they decided to begin offering small- to mid-size stationary and portable plants that can easily be modified to increase production as needed. When a small producer’s business and demand grows, the manufac-

turer wants the plant to be able to grow with them.

“We feel like this is a good starting point for us since there are already so many similar concrete plants set up around the Southeast,” he added.

In his market research over the past 18 months, Jared noted, “the fact that most manufacturers have a lead time of around one year, left the door open for us to enter the market.”

It also became obvious to him that there was room for Pugmill Systems in the concrete plant business if they could build a quality plant at a reasonable price and in a reasonable amount of time.

“I’d be pretty frustrated if I were a concrete producer who had decided they were ready to invest in a new plant only to find out they will have to wait in line for 14 months or so before they take delivery,” he said. “That is especially tough to navigate if you are not one of the major regional or national ready-mix companies.”

see PUGMILL page 48

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By Katherine Petrik CEG EDITORIAL ASSISTANT

Blake Blann likely never thought of himself as a pioneer, but recently, he became the proud owner of the first-ever Powerscreen Premiertrak 900 hybrid portable jaw crusher.

He started an excavating and landscape company in Putnam County in 1999. In 2021, a business opportunity presented itself — Blann purchased Putnam County Aggregate in Greencastle, Ind. The aggregate company was a great way to support his excavating and landscape company.

Putnam County Aggregate supplies a variety of sand, gravel and stone to local contractors, municipalities and businesses. It already has various Powerscreen crushers, screeners and conveyors in place for production.

Business has increased and so has the need to increase material production; this led to the purchase of the Powerscreen Premiertrak 900.

“As the business has grown the capacity has grown by purchasing the Powerscreen Premiertrak 900 hybrid portable jaw crusher and I am very pleased with the results,” said

The first Powerscreen Premiertrak 900 portable jaw crusher represents the innovation of crushing and screening equipment, portability, dual power performance and collaboration.

Blann.

Blann consulted Connor Cobane, sales manager of Powerscreen Crushing and Screening in Indianapolis, Ind., for his advice and expertise. The two not only have had a working relationship since 2017, but also are friends. The partnership benefits both personally and professionally.

“We started working with Blake on a small scale, and as his business has grown, our relationship has grown too,” said Cobane.

Powerscreen Crushing and Screening, headquartered in Louisville, Ky., provides systems for aggregate, coal, sand, gravel and more. It is the official supplier of Powerscreen, Evoquip, MDS, Scania and other brands of screening and crushing equipment.

Cobane listened to Blann as he explained his current needs and came up with the perfect solution. He suggested the new Powerscreen Premiertrak 900 jaw crusher, and Blann would be the first customer to purchase the new machine.

The first Powerscreen Premiertrak 900 portable jaw crusher represents the innovation of crushing and screening equipment, portability, dual power performance and collaboration.

The Powerscreen Premiertrak 900 hybrid portable jaw crusher was transported to Putnam County Aggregates in three truckloads, and in total took less than a day to set up. The trucking and logistics were a bit extensive with such a massive piece of equipment.

Three engineers from Dungannon Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland, Powerscreen’s corporate headquarters, were on hand to help with set up. This shows the company’s commitment to ensuring the equipment operates at maximum efficiency.

Powerscreen has supported Putnam County with local service support critical for the setup of equipment, training

on how to run the machine and dealer support, offering a wealth of knowledge, service and support that is strategic to ensure excellent service.

The capacity and dual power of diesel and electric, as well as the machine’s versatility will allow for production to double once everything is in place this spring, according to Powerscreen.

There was some speculation about the Powerscreen Premiertrak 900 hybrid portable jaw crusher being the first of its kind, but Blann has been very impressed with how well this machine has worked.

Putnam County Aggregate’s commitment to innovation and Powerscreen’s recognition of its potential as a valuable partner, marks this milestone of both companies showcasing their dedication to delivering solutions in the crushing and screening industry.

“We appreciate Blake’s continued business and look forward to a lifelong friendship and business relationship,” said Cobane.

Blann’s satisfaction with Power Screen’s products and services, along with their local support, highlights the success of their collaboration.

“From buying weed eaters to buying jaw crushers, Powerscreen Crushing and Screening has been the easiest to deal with in 20 years,” said Blann.

“When you deal with a man like Blake Blann and he gives you his word that he is going to do something, you better believe it will get done,” said Alan Coalter, president of Powerscreen Crushing and Screening. “The success of Putnam County Aggregate is down to the hard work and commitment from Blake and his team to grow his business. We are very thankful that Blake puts his trust in Powerscreen Crushing & Screening to be part of his growth.”  CEG

Powerscreen Crushing and Screening photo

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Pugmill Systems Partners With Top Parts Makers to Solidify Expansion

PUGMILL from page 42

Allen hopes to be able to keep his lead times to under six months, approximately the same amount of time it typically takes to fill orders for the company’s pugmill units. Currently, order fulfillment is approximately four to six months on the pugmills, he said, “but we just happen to be very busy right now. I am blessed to be able to say that.”

Allens Add Eric Endsley to Its Team

To bolster its in-house knowledge of the concrete industry, the company brought in longtime industry professional Eric Endsley, who has more than 20 years’ experience in the ready mix and quarry industries. He began in the industry after graduating from MTSU with a degree in Concrete Industry Management. Endsley has a very diverse background in the ready mix industry ranging from plant maintenance, operations, QC to finally managing a multi-state operation for a national producer.

“Having someone with the level and type of experience Eric has will be great for our customers,” said Jared. “Using him as a resource to discuss the real-life challenges that are commonplace for concrete producers will ultimately lead to a more productive plant with less down time. We really couldn’t be happier to have Eric on our team.”

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Partnering With Top Parts Makers a Must

As Pugmill Systems continues to develop its newest product line, Allen is encouraged by the fact that many of their pugmill customers also have concrete plants and that their good word about the manufacturer within the concrete industry will help to further publicize its new equipment.

Allen also picked up a tip from acquaintances that he feels will help raise Pugmill Systems’ profile even higher among concrete movers and shakers.

“One of the things that we have learned from our friends in the world of concrete is that being partnered with the best parts brands is very important to that industry,” he said. “In our advertising, we let people know that we can use controls companies like Command Alkon or Marcotte as well as brands like MAC, Bray and Badger, just to name a few, because over and over we heard those were the parts brands that industry professionals already prefer and will want us to stock.

“As we get deeper into the concrete plant business, we intend to further increase our parts inventory to help support our new ready-mix customers.”

For more information, call 931/388-0626 or e-mail jared.allen@pugmillsystems.com. The company is located at 204 Cemetery Ave. in Columbia, approximately 10 mi. west of Interstate 65.  CEG

(All photos courtesy of Pugmill Systems LLC.)

Metso has signed a 5-year Metso Owned Inventory Life Cycle Services (LCS) agreement with a major mining company in North America.

The agreement includes several key equipment technologies supporting the needs of the customer’s various sites. Through collaborative planning between Metso and the customer, the agreement will enable consistency, transparency and ease of doing business.

The contract is one of the largest LCS orders received by Metso. The order, spanning a 5-year period, is of significant value, with the first part of the order booked in the Minerals segment’s third quarter 2023 orders received.

The contract will help the customer to identify the right parts needed for the equipment and will significantly improve parts availability resulting in higher equipment availability and reliability. Furthermore, the contract will ensure dynamic replenishment of inventory and mitigate risks from

The contract is one of the largest LCS orders received by Metso. The order, spanning a 5-year period, is of significant value…

sourcing visibility and potential supply chain volatility.

“We are very pleased that our key customer trusts Metso to ensure reliable and efficient production. Metso’s own and managed inventory service concept will ensure that the customer will always have the needed parts available for example during a shutdown,” said Giuseppe Campanelli, president, North and Central America

market area.

Metso has hundreds of Life Cycle Services contracts around the world that have been tailored to combine Metso Owned Inventory with other expert services. Metso Owned Inventory is designed to meet some of the most common challenges customers have with their inventory.

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MECALAC from page 20

“We had a similar road show last year for our dealers in the Northeast U.S. and Canada – as well as one event in Denver – with great success,” said Peter Bigwood, president of Mecalac North America. “It’s one thing to show a customer a video or a brochure about the unique features of our product, but when you can bring them into the dealership’s yard and give them some seat time, it’s a far more informative experience.”

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Safety Is Top Priority as Crews Build Bridges for Bypass

NEWPORT from page 1

According to Nagi, two of the structures are located along the five-lane section of improvement. The first bridge crosses Stinking Creek, while the second crosses Lisega Boulevard, Norfolk Southern Railroad and the Pigeon River. The other two bridges are located along the interim two-lane section, one crossing the French Broad River Flood Channel and the other crossing the French Broad River.

Work on the Cocke County project began in 2022 and should be completed by late fall 2025. Charles Blalock & Sons Inc. serves as the prime contractor and has employed more than two dozen subcontractors for tasks ranging from landscaping to bridge building.

Nagi said keeping everyone out of harm’s way is the top priority, as workers construct more than 4 mi. of entirely new alignment.

“Given the number of large cuts and fills on this project, extreme caution has been taken to ensure employees operate safely.”

As for the overall scope of work, said Nagi, “The scale of the project is impressive. There are 1.343 million cu. yds. of road and drainage excavation, and two bridges over rivers with highly variable flow. Highly saturated silty soils through many low lying areas have proven to be challenging.

“Grading and drainage on this project involve large equipment, such as trackhoes, graders, bulldozers, scrapers, rollers and dump trucks working sun-up to sun-down to cut these hills down and build embanked earthen fills. Also, given the abundance of shale and rock on this project, the contractor has implemented drilling and blasting.”

Nagi noted that constructing four concrete Bulb-Tee bridges is a long process.

“It involves building the abutments, foundation, substructure [footing, columns and caps], setting the Bulb Tee beams, and pouring the deck and parapet walls. Each of these processes takes considerable time and work, given the size of these bridges. Large cranes are absolutely needed to build these large structures. Working over/in water requires cofferdams and dewatering plans.”

Setting beams and securing railroad protective services for work over the railroad at Bridge 2 is another concern for crews.

“Working with the railroad requires extensive coordination. While we have not begun to work near the railroad’s

see NEWPORT page 62

Currently under construction by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), a $67 million project will provide drivers with a safe, more efficient route for SR 35 to pass through Newport, Tenn., avoiding downtown traffic.

TDOT photo

Given the abundance of shale and rock on this project, the contractor has implemented drilling and blasting.

TDOT photo

Completing the Newport Bypass requires significant excavation, construction of new bridges, box culvert construction, box culvert extensions, as well as traffic control and detours.

TDOT photo

Constructing four concrete Bulb-Tee bridges is a long process.

TDOT photo

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DEVELOPMENT from page 8

Later this year, he added, a first-floor retail build-out and more building renovations are planned to begin.

Jones Bros. Adaptive Reuse

The city council also approved just over $6 million in incentives for Corner Lot’s $16.7 million adaptive reuse of the former Jones Bros. Furniture Co. building at 520 N. Hogan St.

The circa-1926 structure operated as a retail furniture store until the late 1980s but has been vacant for many years.

Architects are designing the reuse to include 29 apartments and co-work office space. It is one part of a larger project in which Corner Lot one day envisions a new building containing 148 apartments.

Construction on the nearly century-old building is expected to begin later this fall.

Artist Walk

Among the Jacksonville public projects now underway is the city’s Artist Walk, an $8.8 million plaza that also will include a

stage and turf lawn.

Motorists driving under the Fuller Warren Bridge on Park Street last year may have noticed metal structures shaped like the letters J, A and X being installed. They form ramps of a skateboarding facility that serve as the centerpiece for Artist Walk.

The plaza stretches from Park Street to Riverside Avenue and will connect the Emerald Trail, Northbank Riverwalk, and the Fuller Warren shared use path.

St. Johns River Park, Friendship Fountain

With the flip of a ceremonial switch on Feb. 15, Jacksonville’s Friendship Fountain bubbled back to life after a $3 million renovation.

The upgrade included new lighting, audio equipment, programmable water jets and technology that will allow hologram-like images to be projected into the fountain’s mist. The fountain project is part of a $15 million “Exploring the St. Johns River” attraction that will include a play park and botanical garden. 

Weiler Names Joel Weiler Engineering Mgr., Member of Senior Management

Weiler has appointed Joel Weiler as engineering manager of the Knoxville, Iowa-based manufacturer and elevated him to the senior management team.

Weiler joined the company in August of 2019 as safety manager. Weiler’s efforts reduced the company’s safety incident rate by over 50 percent. He also was tasked with managing the company’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In November of 2020 Weiler assumed the role of HR operations manager and held that position through the end of 2022, a challenging stretch of time for the manufacturing job market. While maintaining oversight of human resources, he was responsible for the integration of a wire harness assembly facility in January 2022 and subsequent in-sourcing of 85 percent of the wire harnesses used on Weiler equipment.

Upon the December 2022 completion of the company’s latest 125,000 sq. ft. building addition, he transitioned into the role of production manager

and led the in-sourcing of nearly 100 percent of Weiler’s flat steel cutting.

Starting March 4, 2024, Weiler assumed the role of engineering manager and is responsible for managing the engineering, service and technical publication departments, in addition to human resources and the company’s wire harness assembly department. As

a member of senior management team, he will be involved in strategic planning and setting organizational priorities to maintain the company’s longstanding focus on engineered innovation, meeting customer expectations, and being an employer of choice in the area. He also holds seats on the boards of directors for Weiler, Weiler Forestry, and the Weiler Foundation for charitable giving.

Weiler is the son of Pat Weiler, owner and founder of Weiler, and is one of three members of the second generation of the Weiler family to return to Central Iowa to join the business.

“Joel has done a terrific job in his various roles with the company,” said Pat Weiler. “His passion for the customer will now be turned toward managing development of the Weiler product line. I look forward to seeing his impact on Weiler.”

For more information, visit www.weilerproducts.com. 

Realignment of Newport Bypass Will Keep Traffic Away From Downtown

right-of-way on the Newport Bypass project, the contractor intends to start in the coming months. While we are working near the railroad, a flagman will coordinate with the railroad to ensure that we do not disrupt the track schedules and that we work in a safe manner.”

Regarding bridge work, Nagi said, “Bridge 1, over a small stream named Stinking Creek, is still under construction. The contractor is wrapping up building the substructure. Bridge 2, which crosses over the railroad and the Pigeon River, also is having its substructure built. Bridges 3 and 4 have been all but completed. They are drivable, but are missing a few small work items, such as painting and grooving.”

Paving on SR 35 from SR 9 to St. Tide Hollow Road has yet to be carried out.

“After earthwork is complete, the contractor will place base stone and compact it. The contractor will then pave. This requires an asphalt paver, shuttle buggy and steel wheel, vibratory and pneumatic rollers. There will typically be four layers of asphalt on this project, which total 9.25 inches.”

The weather, Nagi explained, has been an issue for workers.

“It’s been challenging at times, with substantial rainfall, but the contractors have been adamant about going above and beyond with EPSC measures. We had a few issues early on with larger storms, but we have learned from them, mov-

ing forward.”

Despite the ongoing concerns, Nagi said it’s rewarding to work on a project that will serve motorists well into the future.

“Knowing the impact this bypass will have on the Newport community is an encouraging thought, but also knowing the impact it will have on everyone that drives through this area is amazing.

“Recognizing the potential improvement to the lives of the Newport citizens is encouraging, as we see the progression of this project.”  CEG

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Riverview, FL (HQ)

813/620-1000

Miami, FL

305/592-5740

West Palm Beach, FL

561/848-6618

Orlando, FL

407/299-1212

Fort Myers, FL

239/334-3627

Lutz, FL

813/995-0841

Dobbs Equipment

www.dobbsequipment.com

Daytona, FL

407/299-1212

Riverview, FL

813/621-4902

Pompano Beach, FL

954/977-9541

Sarasota, FL

941/960-2004

Melbourne, FL

321-234-3344

Adairsville, GA

770/773-9857

Albany, GA

229/888-1212

Atlanta, GA

404/691-9445

Braselton, GA

770/965-1889

Brunswick, GA

912/264-6161

Columbus, GA

706/687-3344

Grovetown, GA

706/855-5440

Macon, GA

478/788-1586

Savannah, GA

912/964-7370

Valdosta, GA

229/474-6680

Andrews, SC

843/221-4940

Aynor, SC

843/358-5688

Ladson, SC

843/572-0400

Simpsonville, SC

864/963-5835

Walterboro, SC

843/539-1420

West Columbia, SC

803/794-9340

McCoy Construction & Forestry

mccoycf.com

Chattanooga, TN

423/855-0633

Nashville, TN

615/501-8600

Kingsport, TN

423/349-5001

Knoxville, TN

865/546-3207

JohnDeere.com/Dozers

WANTED (US): CUMMINS GENERATORS, ALL MODELS. LARGE PORTABLE OR STATIONARY GENERATORS IN ANY CONDITION — CAT, CUMMINS, DETROIT, MTU, PERKINS, VOLVO (DIESEL OR NATURAL GAS) CAN REMOVE IF NEEDED.

EMAIL: MICHSURPLUS@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 201-679-6437

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): KOMATSU WHEEL LOADERS, MODELS WA 600-3 AND WA 600-6 2014 OR UP MODELS.

EMAIL: IUKANDCO@YAHOO.COM; PHONE: +923331234598

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR MOTOR GRADERS, MODEL 12G,14G,14OG,14OH ETC. RUNNING OR NON RUNNING UNITS.

EMAIL: IUKANDCO@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +92-333-1234598

WANTED (PA): CAT OR CASE BACKHOE LOADERS, ANY CONDITION. EMAIL: DEALER.SALES11@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 717-621-3470

WANTED (IL): CATERPILLAR MODEL 416D BACKHOE LOADERS. LOOKING FOR ANY BACKHOES, CAT, CASE, JD –IN WORKING CONDITION OR WITH ISSUES. IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU

WANT TO GET RID OF IT, SEND ME.

EMAIL: JANDWINS@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 657-549-3619

WANTED (TX): INGERSOLL RAND 185CWJD AIR COMPRESSOR, NEW.

EMAIL: DAVID@FELDERWW.COM; PHONE: 713-542-0458

WANTED (US): HATZ ENGINE - E71 HATZ DIESEL ENGINE, RUNNING OR PARTS

EMAIL: AILEENLOZZI@ME.COM; PHONE: 717-806-8969

WANTED (US): KAWASAKI WHEEL LOADERS 80Z, 85Z, 90Z EMAIL: EQUIPMENTDESTINY@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +1 346 484 0369

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): VOLVO WHEEL LOADERS - LOOKING TO BUY VOLVO L320 , L330 OR L350F, YEAR ABOVE 2013. MUST BE RUNNER/NONRUNNER.

EMAIL: ALADNANENT@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923445757577

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): ENGINE FOR A TRACK-TYPE TRACTOR - CATERPILLAR D6R XL SERIES II - ENGINE C9SERIAL #: 4ZF10784

EMAIL: MILANZOLL@INCOMERH.COM

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 983-B; KOEHRING 1066, RUNNING OR NOT;

RUNNING OR

CRAWLER

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): DRESSER 125E CRAWLER DOZERS - LOOKING FOR A COMPLETE BOSCH VA PUMP OR HEAD AND ROTOR.

EMAIL: CRAIGBERENS944@GMAIL.COM

WANTED (US): JOHN DEERE BROOMS / SWEEPERS, ALL MODELS. MID-SIZED JOHN DEERE OR HYUNDAI EXCAVATOR PLUMBED AND WITH CONCRETE PULVERIZER.

EMAIL: NEWYORKCWS@YAHOO.COM; PHONE: 973-956-8854

WANTED (PA): NEW HOLLAND ATTACHMENTS - 7614 LOADER ATTACHMENT FOR NEW HOLLAND TRACTOR.

EMAIL: KEVCOOKENTERPRISES@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 814-386-5541

WANTED (FL): COTTRELL TRAILERS, ALL MODELS.

EMAIL: WILFREORLANDO@GMAIL.COM

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR WHEEL LOADERS, ALL MODELSNEED TO PURCHASE FOR OWN STOCK CATERPILLAR WHEEL LOADERS (916, 926, 936E, 950B, 950E, 950H, 966E, 966F, 966H, 970F & 980F.

EMAIL: ROYALMACHINERYTRADERS@ GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923360598261

WANTED (US): KAWASAKI WHEEL LOADERS 85ZV , 90ZV , 90ZIV , 95ZV. ALSO SEARCHING FOR KOMATSU WA470-3 , WA600-3 , WA600-6... RUNNING OR NON-RUNNING CONDITION.

EMAIL: ALADNANENT@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923445757577

WANTED (IL): CASE 580M III BACKHOE LOADERS; LOOKING FOR CATERPILLAR, CASE AND JOHN DEERE BACKHOE PARTS/SALVAGE MACHINES. RUNNERS AND NON RUNNERS, ANY CONDITION.

EMAIL: JANDWINS@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 618-838-0841

WANTED (AL): KOMATSU 12 INCH BUCKET, PC35

EMAIL: JSGODSEY78@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 205-485-4605

WANTED (US): ALL MODELS DITCH WITCH VACUUM/EXCAVATION

EQUIPMENT

EMAIL: BILL@DITCHWITCHNEWMEXICO.COM

WANTED (US): MANUFACTURER: JCB 540-170 TELEHANDLER, 2016 OR NEWER.

EMAIL: NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 281-694-5478

WANTED (US): MISCELLANEOUS CATERPILLAR ATTACHMENTS. LOOKING FOR RELIABLE IT COUPLER ATTACHMENTS AND JOHN DEERE 644K FORKS (JRB COUPLER) TO ENHANCE OUR CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS. WE REQUIRE ITEMS TO BE IN GOOD, WELL-MAINTAINED CONDITION. THE MOST DESIRED ATTACHMENTS ARE SIDE DUMP BUCKETS (LEFT AND RIGHT), BROOM ATTACHMENT, EXTENDABLE BOOM ATTACHMENT

FORKS.

PHONE: 484-781-2958

EMAIL: JWALSH@JAMESTOHARAINC.COM

WANTED (NC); CLARK ECX 25 FORKLIFT.

EMAIL: JBSSERVICES37@GMAIL.COM

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 140G MOTOR GRADERS - NEED TO BUY CAT MOTOR GRADER 140G/H, 14G,14M. ALSO LOOKING FOR A KOMATSU WHEEL LOADER WA-600 AND WA-900.

EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR D10N CRAWLER DOZER. PLS PRICE FOB OR CIF ALEXANDRIA PORT EGYPT.

EMAIL: ELEKTESADCO@YAHOO.COM;

PHONE: 00201005311220

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 336 EXCAVATOR - MUST HAVE A HYDRAULIC QUICK COUPLER, AUXILIARY HYDRAULICS AND GPS EQUIPPED. UNIT SHOULD HAVE

BETWEEN 4-6000 HOURS.

EMAIL: AARONA@BLACKSTARACA.COM

PHONE: 737-587-1936

WANTED (CA): CATERPILLAR OFFHIGHWAY TRUCKS - CAT MODLES 777C, 777D, 777F, 777G.

EMAIL: TONYTHOMAS@ PACIFICCRANES.COM;

PHONE: 1-818-956-5231

WANTED (CA): CATERPILLAR WHEEL LOADERS, ALL MODELS. LOOKING FOR 980K-M / 924 K-M / 416 420 430 C-D-E-F / 953 963 C-D-K / 580 590 MN

EMAIL: FEEDBACK@GCESEQUIPMENT.COM

PHONE: 657-456-2544

WANTED (IL): CATERPILLAR WHEEL LOADERS, ALL MODELS. LOOKING FOR CAT - CASE 980K-M /924 K-M /416 420 430 C-D-E-F /953 963 C-D-K / 580 590 M-N.

EMAIL: JANDWINS@GMAIL.COM

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): KOMATSU WA-600, WA-500 AND WA-900 WHEEL LOADERS.

EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

WANTED (IL): A CUMMINS 5.9 TURBO

CHARGED ENGINE FOR A CASE 1155E LOADER.

EMAIL: KUBERSKIEXC@CHARTER.NET

WANTED (TX): NEED CAT 988 USED WHEEL LOADER. IF AVAILABLE PLEASE CONTACT ASAP.

EMAIL: NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS@ GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 281-694-5478

WANTED (TX): ALL MODELS EAGLE CRUSHERS / PULVERIZERS / SHEARS. ISO PORTABLE, PREFERABLY CLOSED CIRCUIT, IMPACT CRUSHERS. ALSO INTERESTED IN PORTABLE SCREENS

EMAIL: GIVEBUYSELLTRADE@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 512-822-8818

WANTED: KOMATSU WA600-6 WHEEL LOADER & CAT 988. IF AVAILABLE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. THANKS.

EMAIL: EDDIE.SIDDIQUI3@GMAIL.COM

WANTED (OK): CATERPILLAR D5N CRAWLER DOZER.

EMAIL: JUNK4@ACEINVESTMENTS.COM; PHONE: 405-627-6246

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR MODEL 815 SOIL COMPACTOR.

EMAIL: ANDREWL@BLACKSTARACA.COM; PHONE: 312-898-5355

WANTED (MA): CATERPILLAR 308E2CR QC EXCAVATOR.

EMAIL: KKNOPE@DEFELICECORP.COM

WANTED (IN): HYSTER H80FT FORKS

EMAIL: YADAV.JYOTI178@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 09500208661

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WANTED (WA): BOMAG BW 172 PADFOOT COMPACTORS | LOOKING FOR PARTS, SPECIFICALLY DRIVE TRAIN, OR WHOLE MACHINE TO USE FOR PARTS.

EMAIL: DYLAN@COLF.COM

PHONE: 360-798-5847

WANTED (WI): JOHN DEERE 200C EXCAVATOR - WANT TO BUY 5000065000 POUND EXCAVATOR WITH HYDRAULIC THUMB UNDER 6000 HOURS, UNDER $90K, ANY MAKE.

EMAIL: IUKANDCO@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 0092-333-123-4598

WANTED (US): ANY MANUFACTURER, ALL MODELS CRAWLER DOZERSLOOKING TO BUY JOHN DEERE 650KLGP WITH WINCH OR 550KLGP WITH WINCH, ENCL. CAB, UNDER 3500 HOURS, UNDERCARRIAGE NEAR NEW. EMAIL: JEANMAURICEBOUTIN@ VIDEOTRON.CA; PHONE: 450-346-8975

WANTED (TX): CATERPILLAR MODEL 14H MOTOR GRADER. EMAIL: NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS@ GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 2816945478

WANTED (US): CLARK M371 SKID STEER LOADER

EMAIL:ANDYGRANGER30@GMAIL.COM

WANTED (TX): KOMATSU PC3000 EXCAVATOR – LOOKING FOR A KOMATSU PC3000 ENGINE. EMAIL: EQUIPMENTDESTINY@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 832-244-1897

WANTED (US): WANTED FOR A JCB RUBBER TIRE BACKHOE LOADER 214 – A QUICK DISCONNECT DETACHABLE ADAPTOR FOR A SET OF FORKS. CAN NEED REPAIR.

EMAIL DEANDRS@VERIZON.NET OR CALL 610-417-5123

WANTED (US): ALL MODELS ALLMAND BACKHOE LOADERS.

EMAIL: SCRIBEDM@ZOOMINTERNET.NET

WANTED (US): VOLVO EC480DL

EXCAVATOR

EMAIL: AHMED@IUKANDCO.COM; PHONE: +923003695360

WANTED (OK): INTERNATIONAL H100C

WHEEL LOADER - I HAVE A 1978 GREEN ARMY HUFF MODEL#H100C

WHEEL LOADER VIN#IH2073. LOOKING FOR A COMPLETE 6 CYLINDER TURBO

DIESEL INTERNATIONAL ENGINE DT466.

EMAIL: CELMORE@RONSPBS.COM

PHONE: 918-385-1623

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 420D

BACKHOE LOADERS – WE ARE LOOKING TO BUY FOR THE FOLLOWING

BACKHOES: CASE (580K, L, M, SK, SL)

CAT (416, 420 C/D/E/F), DEERE (310E, G, SE) AND JCB (214 SERIES 3).

EMAIL:

EQUIPMENTDESTINY@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +1 832-244-1897

WANTED (US): HITACHI EXCAVATORS, MODELS EX 400 AND EX 450.

EMAIL: AHMED@IUKANDCO.COM

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 340

EXCAVATORS - NEED TO LOCATE CAT

EXCAVATORS 320, 330, 345, 365, 385, AND 390.

EMAIL: EDDIE.SIDDIQUI3@GMAIL.COM

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): VOLVO

EXCAVATORS - LOOKING TO BUY USED VOLVO 480DL EXCAVATORS.

EMAIL: USEDEQUIPMENT

STRADINGLLC@GMAIL.COM;

PHONE: +1-281-694-5478

WANTED (MI): WACKER NEUSON WL30

WHEEL LOADERS - LOOKING FOR ANY

WHEEL LOADERS IN MICHIGAN UNDER 10,000 POUNDS & LESS THAN $15,000

EMAIL: CRAIGBERENS944@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 616-813-3642

WANTED (US): HITACHI ZX200-E EXCAVATOR. EMAIL: IUKANDCO@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923331234598

WANTED (US): LOOKING FOR MULITIPLE UNITS OF CATERPILLAR D7G CRAWLER DOZERS IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION.

EMAIL: ILYAS.MTCPK@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923322489350

WANTED (US): HITACHI EXCAVATORS – NEED TO PURCHASE HITACHI EXCAVATOR EX-400, EX-450, AND EX 270. IF ANY OF THEM AVAILABLE DO LET ME KNOW. THANKS IN ADVANCE. EMAIL: NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 281-694-5478

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 926E WHEEL LOADERS; LOOKING TO BUY CAT 936, 926 & 916. IF ANY OF THEM AVAILABLE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. THANKS. EMAIL: EDDIE.SIDDIQUI3@GMAIL.COM

WANTED: INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER T4 CRAWLER TRACK CHAINS. NEED A GOOD SET OF TRACK CHAINS TO COMPLETE A 1960 IH T4 RESTORATION. THE SAME STYLE OF CHAINS WEAS USED ON IH T4, T5, TD5, T340 & TD340 CRAWLERS. THEY HAVE A 6.00 PITCH. I CAN SUPPLY ORIGINAL

843-236-2226

Since 1925, Manitowoc cra the USA to deliver pr challenging projects. from 80 USt to 2535 USt, backed by an expe from coast to coast. ert dealer network

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Auctions are subject to change, please check Auctioneers websites for details

ALEX LYON & SON AUCTIONEERS

www.lyonauction.com

315-633-2944

• Online

May 2 - 9, 2024

For: Dump Trucks, Trailers, Construction Equipment & more

• Houston, TX

Wed., May 8, 2024

For: Dirt Moving Company Complete Liquidation Auction

• Online

May 9 - 14, 2024

For: Late Model Construction Equipment & More Auction

RITCHIE BROS. AUCTIONEERS

www.rbauction.com

402-421-3631

• Fort Worth, TX

May 14 - 16, 2024

• Tipton, CA

May 16, 2024

• Kingfisher, OK

May 17, 2024

ALLSURPLUS – A Liquidity Services Marketplace

www.allsurplus.com

214-427-1862

• Online

April 17 – May 1, 2024

For: Heavy Equipment: Excavators, Motor Graders, Drill Rigs, Loaders and much more

• Online

April 18 – May 2, 2024

For: Heavy Duty Trucks: Sleeper Trucks, Service Trucks and much more

AUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL

www.auctionsinternational.com

800-536-1401

• Online

January 31 – May 11, 2024

For: Online Auctions

Closing Daily!

Coming Auctions

To view our complete list of upcoming auctions visit our Auction Calendar at www.constructionequipmentguide.com

BAR NONE AUCTION

www.barnoneauction.com

866-372-1700

• Online

Sat., May 11, 2024

For: Sacramento Equipment Auction

• Online

Fri., May 31, 2024

For: Woodburn Equipment Auction

BIDADOO AUCTIONS

www.bidadoo.com

1-877-BIDADOO

• Online

May 7, 2024

• Online

May 14, 2024

BIG IRON AUCTIONS

www.bigiron.com

800-937-3558

• Online

May 1, 2024

• Online

May 8, 2024

BRIGHT STAR AUCTIONS

www.brightstarauctions.com

574-825-0704

• Online

Wed., May 8, 2024

For: IronRing Auction

CRG AUCTION

Capital Recovery Auction, LLC

www.CRGLLC.com

800-300-6852

• Online

Ends May 9, 2024

For: Commercial Landscaping & Athletic Field Maintenance Equipment

DAVIS AUCTIONS, INC.

www.davisauctionsinc.com

203-758-4087

• Prospect, CT

Sat., May 4, 2024

For: Construction Auction

FREIJE & FREIJE AUCTIONEERS

www.freijeauctioneers.com

317-539-2895

• West Terre Haute, IN

Thurs., May 9, 2024

For: Retirement Heavy Construction & Real Estate Auction

HUNYADY AUCTION COMPANY

www.hunyady.com

800-233-6898

• Virtual Live

Wed., May 8, 2024

For: Complete Liquidation

TP Contracting Auction

I.R.A.Y. AUCTION

www.iraymn.com

320-968-7230

• Online

Wed., May 15, 2024

For: Heavy Equipment, Truck & Trailer Auction

J.J. KANE AUCTIONEERS

www.jjkane.com

855-GO2-KANE

• Online

Tues., May 7, 2024

For: Southern California Surplus

• Online

May 7 - 8, 2024

For: Central Region Timed

Online Auction

JEFF MARTIN

AUCTIONEERS, INC.

www.jeffmartinauctioneers.co m

601-450-6200

• Lakeland, GA

Thurs., May 2, 2024

For: Beville Farms Auction

• Glencoe, MN

Thurs., May 2, 2024

For: Golf Cart Inventory Reduction Auction

• DeFuniak Springs, FL

Sat., May 4, 2024

For: Walton County FL

Surplus Inventory Liquidation Public Auction

• Kissimmee, FL

Tues., May 7, 2024

For: Kissimmee

Construction Auction

MIDEAST EQUIPMENT AUCTIONS

www.mideastequip.com 860-370-9993

• Vernal, UT

Tues., May 7, 2024

For: Annual Spring Heavy Truck & Equipment Auction

MIEDEMA ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP

www.1800lastbid.com 616-538-0367

• Online

Ends May 7, 2024

For: Construction/Heavy Equipment & Commercial Lawn Equipment

PURPLE WAVE AUCTION

www.purplewave.com 866-608-9283

• Online

Wed., May 1, 2024

For: Ag Equipment Auction

• Online

Thurs., May 2, 2024

For: Truck & Trailer Auction

• Online

Wed., May 8, 2024

For: Vehicles & Equipment Auction

QUARRICK EQUIPMENT & AUCTIONS INC.

www.quarrickauction.com

724-439-1621

• Uniontown, PA

Thurs., May 2, 2024

For: Large Construction, Ag & Transportation Auction

RES AUCTION SERVICES

www.RES.bid

833-SOLD-RES

• Wooster, OH

Sat., May 11, 2024

For: Construction & Lawn/Garden Equipment Consignment Auction

ROLLER AUCTIONS

www.rollerauction.com

866-515-1668

• Denver, CO

Wed., May 8, 2024

For: Construction & Contracting Auction

SALES AUCTION

COMPANY, LLC

www.salesauctioncompany.com

860-627-7506

• Online Fri., May 3, 2024

For: 15th Annual Spring Auction

• Windsor Locks, CT

Sat., May 4, 2024

For: 15th Annual Spring Auction

SOLD AUCTION COMPANY

www.soldauctionco.com

404-725-2267

• Commerce, GA

Fri., May 3, 2024

For: Early Summer Public Auction

TAYLOR AUCTION & REALTY, INC.

www.taylorauction.com

662-226-2080

• Online

Thurs., May 9, 2024

For: Utility Equipment Liquidation Auction

WAUSAU ACTIONEERS

www.wausauauctioneers.com

800-432-1922

• Online

Wed., May 8, 2024

For: Tool Time Rent-All Inc.

Complete Liquidation Retirement Auction

• Iron Mountain, MI

Sat., May 11, 2024

For: Tool Time Rent-All Inc.

Complete Liquidation Retirement Auction (Online also)

WSM AUCTIONEERS

www.wsmauctioneers.com

623-936-3300

• Online

Sat., May 11, 2024

For: Construction Equipment & more

YODER & FREY

HEAVY EQUIPMENT AUCTIONS

www.yoderandfrey.com

419-865-3990

• Houston, TX

Thurs., May 9, 2024

For: Heavy Equipment Auction

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ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS (AGC)

AGC Events Calendar:

All AGC Web-Eds are scheduled in Eastern Standard Time (EST). Conferences are scheduled using the local time zone where the event takes place.

• AGC EDGE Building Information Modeling Education Program (https://training.agc.org/course/vbim250501/)

Dates: Monday, May 13, 2024 (5 PM) –Thursday, May 23, 2024 (8:30 PM)

Online, Virtual Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Project Manager Development Program (https://training.agc.org/course/vpmd240602/)

Dates: Tuesday, June 4, 2024 (12 PM) –Thursday, June 27, 2024 (5 PM)

Online, Virtual Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Building Information Modeling Education Program (https://training.agc.org/course/vbim240701/)

Dates: Monday, July 15, 2024 (10:00 AM) –Thursday, July 18, 2024 (6:00 PM)

Online, Virtual Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Lean Construction Education Program, 2nd Edition (https://training.agc.org/course/vlea 240901/)

Dates: Wednesday, September 4, 2024 (1:00 PM) –Monday, September 30, 2024 (4:00 PM)

Online, Virtual Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Building Information Modeling Education Program (https://training.agc.org/course/vbim240901/)

Dates: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 (1:00 PM) –Thursday, October 3, 2024 (5:00 PM)

Online, Virtual Training/Professional Development

WASTE EXPO /AN EVENT BY WASTE360

2024 Open House

Dates: Conference: May 6 -9, 2024

Expo Hall: May 7-9, 2024

Place: Las Vegas Convention Center 300 Convention Center Drive Las Vegas, NV 89109 USA

Description: Waste Expo is North America’s largest solid waste, recycling, organics, food waste recovery, and sustainability tradeshow serving both the private and public sectors for over 50 years.

Attend Grow your business opportunities, find innovative products and services, and connect with top waste industry suppliers on our extensive show floor.

Exhibit

Showcase your business and find your next customer by securing your booth at the leading event in the solid waste, recycling, and organics industry.

Network & Learn

Learn from the best and brightest in the solid waste industry!

Registration is Now Available!

Registration is now open for this premier event!

Register today and attend the industry gathering of the year in Las Vegas from May 6-9, 2024.

For more information on WASTE EXPO, contact:

National Waste & Recycling Association, 1550 Crystal Drive, Ste. 804, Arlington, VA 22202.

Phone: 202/244-4700 800/424-2869

Email: membership@wasterecycling.org

SANCO EQUIPMENT COMPANY

Diamond Demo Day Skid-Steer Attachments/Hands-On-Demos/Giveaways

In Association with Diamond Mowers

Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Place: Traxler’s Hunting Preserve 37699 Hunting Preserve Lane Le Center, MN 56057

On May 15th, we will be hosting our annual Diamond Demo Day Event!

Experience Diamond Mowers’ brush cutter, disc mulcher and drum mulcher attachments firsthand at Diamond Demo Day!

Diamond Demo Day in participation with Sanco Equipment. HANDS-ON DEMOS, FREE LUNCH, and GIVEAWAYS!

At Diamond Mowers our products are designed and engineered for quality and performance.

For more information on this Event contact SANCO EQUIPMENT COMPANY:

Website: www.sancoequipmentcompany.com

Phone: 844/285-0754

See you there!

AMERICAN INSTITUTE of AMERICA (AIA)

Conference on Architecture & Design 2024 (AIA 2024)

DATES: June 5 - 8, 2024

PLACE: Walter E. Washington Convention Center

801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW Washington, DC 20001

Description: AIA Conference on Architecture & Design 2024 (AIA 2024) is a premier event for architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals. Discover everything you need to know about the latest trends and activities in architecture during this four-day conference. AIA24 is a premier annual conference that celebrates multidisciplinary solutions from across the built environment and the power of designing a better world, together. AIA24 gives you a dynamic, ever-changing, infinite view into the world of architecture that informs you and makes your architecture better. Every year, the AIA and AEC communities convene to network, share knowledge, and find solutions to design a better world. The conference fuses together industries, identities, skills styles, and values, to establish a new multidisciplinary understanding of today’s most pressing issues. Uniting toward better outcomes highlights the value in each other’s unique skill sets and positions architects, designers, engineers, and builders as leaders designing a better world together. For more information on this event, contact: American Institute of America (AIA), 1735 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20006

Phone: 1/800-242-3837

ASSOCIATED

GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA (AGC)

2024 AGC’s Federal Contractors Conference

DATES: June 10 – 12, 2024

PLACE: Ritz-Carlton Hotel 1150 22nd Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20037

Phone: 202/835-0500

Description: The Federal Contractors Conference is the premier conference for federal construction contractors to discuss the latest projects, policies, and contracting issues facing the industry with federal agencies.

In addition to substantive discussions and presentations with federal agencies, attendees will hear from legal experts about the latest federal regulations that will impact their businesses and may have the opportunity to continue a dialogue with federal agencies after the conference.

Leading federal construction attorneys will address executive orders, Small Business Administration and Federal Acquisition Regulation rules, and case law trends your company needs to know to work in the federal market. And, when the conference concludes, AGC member attendees will have the opportunity to participate in ongoing dialogue and meetings with agency headquarters later in the year.

Join us and take advantage of this unique opportunity to gain essential information and participate in the many networking opportunities.

2024 AGC’s Federal Contractors Conference connects construction industry leaders and their agency counterparts for a candid dialogue about direct business impacts happening in real-time.

For more information on the 2024 AGC’s Federal Contractors Conference and to register, go to www.fedcon.agc.org.

AGC of America, 2300 Wilson Boulevard, Ste. 300, Arlington, VA 22201

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