After 10 years in development, a $908 million Florida highway project to revitalize a major transportation interchange is under way. The Golden Glades Interchange (GGI) project in northwest MiamiDade County spans more than 10 mi. of roadway
and ramps and includes 32 new bridges.
“As a larger project, it will enhance regional mobility by revitalizing this major transportation interchange, which includes connections to five essential roadway systems in the south Florida area: State Road (SR) 9A/I-95; SR 826/Palmetto Expressway; SR 91/Florida’s Turnpike; and SR
By Lucy Perry CEG CORRESPONDENT
Two and a half years after the signing of the Infrastructure and Jobs Act, the grading for results is mixed.
Some say the bipartisan IIJA will advance the nation’s infrastructure industry for decades to come. Others say like commuter traffic it’s moving way too slowly to see much difference over 24-plus months. How long will it take to see measurable progress? As usual, it depends on whom you ask.
9 and SR 7/US 441/NW 7 Avenue,” said Sergies Duarte, senior community outreach specialist. “Congestion is already a major issue for the interchange, with more than 400,000 vehicles passing through daily, and traffic is projected to increase by 50 percent by 2040. Without the pro-
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8 VIRGINIA PAVING LEADS RENEWAL OF NORFOLK AIRPORT RUNWAY
Replacing a worn-out runway used to be a tedious business. The concrete pavement would be broken and removed, then hauled off to a landfill or used as a base material in a new pavement. At Norfolk International Airport, engineers decided to take a different approach and rubblize the old concrete.
12 HILLS MACHINERY EXPANDS TO THIRD LOCATION IN VIRGINIA
Hills Machinery has opened its 13th location with its new full-service facility in Chesapeake, Va. Chesapeake is the third location in Hills’ expansion into Virginia following its growth in Wise and Ashland. Ten other locations serve North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia.
12 SUPERIOR CONSTRUCTION WINS SEVERAL INDUSTRY AWARDS
FTBA chose Superior’s 4th Street Bridge Replacement Project in Pinellas County, Fla., for its Best in Construction award. According to FTBA, this award highlights companies and individuals who worked on the most innovative, complex and impactful projects around the Sunshine State each year.
14 THE IRONPEDDLERS MARKS ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY
As The Ironpeddlers, a Southeast equipment dealer, celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2024, officers of the company, headquartered in Monroe, N.C., can easily identify the markers of its success. Being a family-run operation, a dedication to personal customer attention is one of its attributes.
Turlock, Calif., resident Julie Rummer now has her dream backyard due to the Bobcat backyard makeover contest. Last summer, Bobcat Company announced that Rummer had won the contest, which awarded her a $25,000 backyard makeover using Bobcat equipment.
22 JCB PLEDGES $250,000 TO HELP SUPPORT VETSAID PARTNERSHIP
JCB announced a long-term partnership with multi-GRAMMY award winning musician and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Joe Walsh and his national non-profit veterans organization and annual benefit festival, VetsAid. The partnership will raise awareness and funds for U.S. veterans.
40 FLORIDA ROADWAY BEING BUILT TO CHARGE ELECTRIC VEHICLES
CFX is readying construction on a 4.4 mi.-long test road, designated as State Road 516, which will connect west Orange and south Lake counties, northwest of Walt Disney World. Those two areas of the state are seeing a boom in growth, according to WESH-TV in Orlando, but only a few roads connect the counties.
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CHOOSING THE BEST DRUM MULCHER FOR LAND MANAGEMENT NEEDS
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46 TEAMS HEAD TO VOLVO TRUCKS SERVICE TRAINING CHAMPIONSHIP
This prestigious event, which includes more than 16,000 participants within Volvo Trucks and Volvo Buses global dealer networks, will see four teams from North America — two from the United States and two from Canada — compete at Volvo’s global headquarters in Sweden this fall.
54 NEW U.S. MILITARY FLEET READINESS CENTER BEING BUILT IN N.C.
Leaders and stakeholders from U.S. Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) and the North Carolina Global TransPark gathered at the latter’s Kinston facility in late June to mark the groundbreaking for a new aviation maintenance complex set to house the depot’s incoming military aircraft workload.
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LBX CO., EMPLOYEES CELEBRATE 150 YEARS OF LINK-BELT BRAND
LBX Company employees celebrated 150 years of the Link-Belt brand with a special event at the Customer Experience Center in Lexington, Ky. The event featured various activities, including food, demonstrations, music and games.
58 CLARK ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL GRADUATES FROM TRAINING PROGRAM
Twenty-two Richmond, Va.-area small and diverse business leaders are positioned to take their firms to new heights following their successful completion of Clark Construction Group’s Strategic Partnership Program (SPP). SPP participants focused on a range of business and construction industry topics.
At current rates of participation and completion, federal and state government-registered apprenticeship programs will fail to meet the construction industry’s short- and long-term skilled workforce needs, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of recently released data.
Virginia Paving Leads Renewal of Norfolk Airport Runway
By Chuck MacDonald CEG CORRESPONDENT
Replacing a worn-out runway at an airport used to be a tedious business. The concrete pavement would be broken and removed, then hauled off to a landfill or used as a base material in a new pavement. That’s old school. At Norfolk International Airport in Norfolk, Va., engineers decided to take a different approach and rubblize the old concrete that was at least 40 years old.
Instead of removing the worn-out runway, a team led by Virginia Paving used rubblizing equipment to fracture the existing concrete pavement into a course base material for the new flexible pavement section. The asphalt for the new runway will be laid on top of the rubblized concrete, serving as an excellent base for a revitalized airstrip.
Anthony Rondeau is the executive vice president of the Norfolk Airport Authority. He said the rubblizing process resulted in significant construction cost and environmental savings for the airport.
“The process saved approximately 33,000 cubic yards of waste material from having to be hauled off site,” he said. “It also meant 33,000 cubic yards of fill/base material did not need to be hauled onto the site. That means we saved approximately 5,600 truck trips and 523,000 gallons of fuel, which eliminated 460 tons of carbon dioxide emissions.”
The two-year runway project will be completed in 2024 at a construction cost of $35 million. The new pavement will be 8-12 in. of FAA Specified P-401 asphalt over 17 in. of rubblized concrete pavement.
In addition to a new runway, the airport will feature other new looks including Concourse A expansion, a new airport hotel, a consolidated rental car facility and new U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility. The work will cost nearly $1 billion. The airport also hopes to add more airlines and international service.
New Projects
• Construction of Concourse A is under way and will add
The work teams used rubblizing equipment to save more than 30,000 cu. yds. of waste material not having to be hauled off site.
three more gates;
• The new Courtyard by Marriott will have 168 rooms, a rooftop bar and restaurants;
• The new border protection facility is where cargo and baggage from international travelers will be inspected; and
• The two concourses and the parking garages also will also be connected by a new moving walkway.
Virginia Paving has worked on projects before at the airport and was prepared for some stringent requirements.
Virginia Paving has completed work on the north end of the commercial runway and is now working on the south end.
However, because of the airport’s nearly around-the-clock scheduling, work could be done only during a five-hour window each day. Work, including cleanup, had to be complete each morning by 5 a.m.
Construction Challenges
The construction team led by Virginia Paving had worked on the Norfolk airport before with this daunting schedule. Lonnie Minson, senior area manager of Virginia Paving, worked closely with Nick Vendetti and a closeknit team of subcontractors.
“We regularly had 70 to 80 people each night on the runway working on the project, so coordination between the subcontractors was vital,” said Minson. “We also had a dynamic relationship with the airport authority. We worked together closely to solve problems.”
Because of the thickness of the existing concrete being rubblized, equipment operators first broke the concrete with heavy, single-hammer, guillotine-style Badger breakers to produce fractures through the full depth of the concrete. Workers further fractured the concrete with a multiple hammer Badger breaker. Finally, the construction team ran a vibratory grid roller over the surface several times to further fracture the particles at the surface and to settle and seat the rubblized concrete material.
The paving team laid approximately 48,000 tons of asphalt over the rubblized section. The paving team used a material transfer vehicle to keep segregation of the new material to a minimum.
“Another advantage to the rubblizing was the prevention of reflective cracking,” said Minson. “If we had just laid new asphalt over the old runway, the cracks from the old runway would have eventually appeared in the new pavement.”
Virginia Paving photo
One advantage to rubblizing was the prevention of reflective cracking.
Virginia Paving photo
The asphalt for the new runway will be laid on top of the rubblized concrete, serving as an excellent base for a revitalized airstrip.
Virginia Paving photo
Superior Construction Wins Several Industry Awards
Superior Construction, an American family-owned infrastructure contractor, has won several awards from two prestigious organizations connected to Florida’s construction industry.
The Florida Transportation Builders’ Association (FTBA) chose Superior’s 4th Street Bridge Replacement Project in Pinellas County, Fla., for its Best in Construction award. According to FTBA, this award highlights companies and individuals who worked on the most innovative, complex and impactful projects around the Sunshine State each year.
The $9 million project replaced the 4th Street bridges between I-275 and 119th Avenue in Pinellas County. The new bridges include two 12-ft. travel lanes; one also features a 12-ft. multi-use path separated by a barrier wall.
Superior’s Sanibel Causeway Emergency and Permanent Reconstruction project won FTBA’s Diversity Award, and the organization recognized Superior overall with a 2024 Safety Award.
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Florida Section also acknowledged Superior’s Sanibel Causeway project as its 2024 Project of the Year. According to ASCE, this award recognizes the often unseen achievements of outstanding civil engineers and their
project teams.
The Sanibel Causeway project restored the only access to Sanibel Island in the wake of Hurricane Ian. It also reinforced the causeway, improving long-term resilience against future storms.
The FTBA awards will be handed out at the organization’s annual convention in August on Marco Island. The ASCE awards will be given out at the Florida Section’s annual conference in Bonita Springs.
For more information, visit superiorconstruction.com.
(Photos courtesy of Superior Construction.)
Hills Machinery Expands to Third Location in Virginia
Hills Machinery has opened its 13th location with its new full-service facility in Chesapeake, Va. Chesapeake is the third location in Hills’ expansion into Virginia following its growth in Wise and Ashland. Ten other locations serve North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia.
The new Chesapeake location provides the full scale of Hills’ product and service offerings, including new equipment sales, equipment rental, used equipment sales and equipment financial solutions.
Leading brands of equipment served by Hills in Virginia include Hitachi
Construction Equipment, Astec (including Roadtec and Carlson brands), Eagle Crusher, Mauldin, RubbleMaster and Sakai.
The new facility, located at 900 Business Park Drive, is now open.
“Virginia has a diverse and widespread
demand for compact and heavy equipment sales, service and support — from traditional commercial and industrial construction to mining,” said Jim Hills, president, Hills Machinery. “We have an opportunity to deliver some of the most reliable and respected names in equipment to businesses here in the state, including top global earthmoving and roadbuilding brands like Hitachi and Astec. And we’re committed to the same level of service in Virginia that has made us a trusted partner to businesses throughout Georgia and the Carolinas.”
This expansion includes the continued commitment to customer uptime with 24/7 service through its PAE Group — a highly trained team of service professionals focused on critical equipment service issues in industries known to be particularly harsh on equipment, such as paving, crushing and grinding.
“We have invested in the people and tools to put service, parts availability and uptime support front and center in every interaction with our customers, and business owners and fleet managers will experience that level of professionalism and service with Hills,” said Hills.
For more information, visit HillsMachinery.com.
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Southeast Equipment Dealer —The Ironpeddlers — Marks
By Eric Olson CEG CONTRIBUTING EDITOR
As The Ironpeddlers, a Southeast equipment dealer, celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2024, officers of the company, headquartered in Monroe, N.C., can easily identify the markers of its success.
Being a family-run operation, a dedication to personal customer attention is one of its attributes, along with maintaining parts and service departments staffed by talented professionals, according to the company. In addition, the executive team of The Ironpeddlers located the best places to open branch dealerships in the Carolinas, Kentucky and Georgia to grow the business and support its customers.
The company has made its two most important moves in the past several years; the first of which has led The Ironpeddlers to unparalleled growth by partnering with SANY America, a manufacturer of heavy construction products, including excavators, wheel loaders and motor graders.
The decision to bring on SANY in 2017 transformed The Ironpeddlers into a successful original equipment manufacturer (OEM) dealership, according to co-owners Anthony Broome and Kim Myers. Broome also is The Ironpeddlers’ president and vice president of used sales, and Myers serves as the company’s secretary and vice president of parts sales.
The second and most recent decision made by The Ironpeddlers was hiring Ben Miller to be its chief operating officer in January 2023. A former SANY executive, he has helped the dealership enhance its SANY business as well as bring fresh ideas to the distributorship.
“I met Ben for the first time at a SANY dealer meeting and I thought, ‘This young man is really smart and is going somewhere,’” Myers said. “He quickly went up through the ranks at SANY. I just remember being impressed with him because he was confident and knowledgeable and knew a lot about the industry at such a young age.”
At about the same time, Myers, Broome and Paul Stokey, The Ironpeddlers’ chief financial officer, came to realize that
they were having a tough time managing the company’s rapid growth and keeping it under control, and the decision was reached to find a new executive with a fresh perspective on their industry.
“Paul and I had specifically prayed about finding somebody, and then, right out of the blue, Ben called me,” Myers said. “He asked, ‘Do you think there would be an opportunity for us to work together at The Ironpeddlers?’ and Anthony, Paul and I all agreed.”
The Ironpeddlers Transforms Itself
Founded in 1974 by Anthony Broome’s dad, Tommy, and Art Cates, the distributorship started as a used equipment and parts business with the help of Jim Birchfield, Myers’ father, as its service manager.
“Back then, not many businesses sold used parts, so that is what gave my dad the opportunity to manage the parts company and become an equal partner with them in the new business, Iron Peddlers Parts Division Inc.,” she said. “Then, over time, The Ironpeddlers Inc. and Ironpeddlers Parts Division Inc., which were separate, were brought together as one company, Iron Peddlers Parts Division Inc., dba The Ironpeddlers, and we began to provide equipment and tire service, as well.”
Through the decades, as The Ironpeddlers built its reputation among grading and construction professionals, the company also began to attract attention from various OEMs looking for new dealers. Anthony Broome had already been thinking about adding a new heavy construction equipment line to expand beyond the dealership’s lineup of used machines and parts, which led him to begin researching different OEMs around 2016.
What he learned was that SANY was well regarded among several independent dealers he knew and offered excellent product warranties and outstanding components, including engines made by Cummins, Yanmar, Deutz and Isuzu. As a result, to better support the SANY brand, The Ironpeddlers has since received certification to be a dealer
for those manufacturers.
It also was able to get some customers to try SANY equipment despite the fact they “had diehard allegiances to other manufacturers,” Myers said.
“SANY wasn’t very well known, but we found that some of our customers tried the product because they trusted us,” she said. “For some people it took us a couple of years to get them to try, but we just never gave up. Sometimes, we were waiting for customers to become unhappy with their OEM. Of course, SANY’s warranty program and price points were what sold them on the equipment.”
New Branches Designed to Be Hubs
The Ironpeddlers was somewhat limited in where it could represent SANY, including its own home territory of Charlotte and Monroe. As a result, the company initially opened its first full-service SANY dealership in the Upstate South Carolina market, off Interstate 385 in the community of Fountain Inn before moving it north to Duncan, located between Greenville and Spartanburg.
Later, The Ironpeddlers secured SANY’s North Carolina territory, as well, beginning with an expansion of its flagship store in Monroe, east of Charlotte off the U.S. Highway 74/Monroe Bypass, and the unveiling of a full-service SANY branch in Raleigh to serve the ever-expanding Triangle market.
The dealership broke into the Myrtle Beach, S.C., area by temporarily leasing a small laydown yard with a shop. It is currently building a new SANY facility in Florence, off I95’s Exit 169, where, Miller said, the company plans to move the Myrtle Beach operation to a temporary location soon.
He added that The Ironpeddlers envisions the Florence facility as its eastern hub, one of four such stores, including the Greenville/Spartanburg, Raleigh (which includes the Greensboro and Winston-Salem market), and Monroe/Charlotte branches. The latter facility serves customers across the entirety of western North Carolina.
The founders of The Ironpeddlers (L-R) are Art Cates, Jim Birchfield and Tommy Broome.
The company offers sales, service, parts and rentals for the manufacturers it represents, including SANY, Gehl and others.
Its 50th Anniversary, Reflects On Growth Through Years
“Florence will be our coastal hub and we are looking for it to be a much larger parts storage facility than what our average store would have,” Miller said. “It will also have a bigger yard, more equipment and attachments, and, as a hub, we will use that facility to push out future locations in places like Myrtle Beach, Columbia, S.C., and Wilmington, N.C.”
He described the 8-acre Florence hub as being a full, sixbay shop with overhead cranes and a wash bay, in addition to full rental and parts departments, and roughly 15,000 sq. ft. of space within the main building.
“We really hang our hats on service,” he added. “The Ironpeddlers is brand-neutral when it comes to service, meaning that if we need to work on a Cat, a Komatsu, or whatever it may be, we will do so. That is one of the things that sets us apart from other typical mainline OEM dealers who want to work only on their products, meaning we are a good fit for mixed fleet operations.”
To improve its service capabilities, according to Miller, the company recently invested in a full-time lube truck for preventive maintenance and added road technicians over the past 18 months with the goal of providing the best service in North and South Carolina.
As part of its commitment to the Carolinas’ market, SANY America itself recently moved into a facility in Wilmington that it primarily uses for attachment storage and shipping.
“I believe that SANY’s future plans there include adding a manufacturing element within that building,” Miller said. “That’s exciting news for us. It is a 700,000-sq.-ft. facility, making it bigger than the SANY factory they have in Peachtree City, Ga., where the OEM’s North American headquarters are located. A lot of people don’t know that the SANY SY215 excavators are built in Georgia. That is our 20-ton machine, roughly about a 50,000-lb. excavator. Peachtree City is also where they manufacture the SY225 and the SY265 models.”
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(L-R) are Kim Myers and Anthony Broome, co-owners; Ben Miller, COO; and Paul Stokey, CFO, all with The Ironpeddlers.
Seen here is an example of equipment that will be available at the auction The Ironpeddlers will be holding July 27, 2024, at 3504 North Rocky River Road in Monroe, N.C.
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Bobcat Co. Reveals Its Contest Winner’s Backyard Makeover
Turlock, Calif., resident Julie Rummer now has her dream backyard due to the Bobcat backyard makeover contest. Last summer, Bobcat Company — a global equipment, innovation and worksite solutions brand — announced that Rummer had won the contest, which awarded her a $25,000 backyard makeover using Bobcat equipment.
Rummer survived a car crash in 1995 that left her paralyzed as a quadriplegic and dependent on a power wheelchair. An avid gardener, Rummer loved to spend time in her backyard, but navigating loose, dusty soil and thorny vegetation in her backyard became a challenge. Winning the contest has completely transformed her backyard into a wheelchair-accessible “paradise,” according to Rummer’s husband Rich. With the help of Bobcat and the use of equipment from local dealer Bobcat Central Inc., as well as the work of area contractor, friends and family, Julie’s dreams became reality.
The backyard makeover demonstrated the power of Bobcat equipment to get the job done, transforming the overgrown and compact backyard into an accessible and aesthetic space for the Rummer family.
Rummer’s project was kicked off by using a Bobcat skidsteer loader to prepare the area, as well as the demolition and removal of an existing patio, which made room for a new see BOBCAT page 44
JCB Pledges $250,000 to Help Support VetsAid Partnership
JCB announced a special long-term partnership with multi-GRAMMY award winning musician and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Joe Walsh and his national 501(c)3 non-profit veterans organization and annual benefit festival, VetsAid. The partnership will raise awareness and funds for U.S. veterans through the power of rock and the transformative process of rebuilding.
JCB, one of the world’s largest privately-owned manufacturers of construction and agricultural equipment, often deploys its machines in war-torn regions, playing a crucial role in the rebuilding process after conflicts. Recognizing their shared values and goals, Alice Bamford and Ann Eysenring of the JCB family company, reached out to their friends Joe and Marjorie Walsh and devised a partnership to generate additional valuable funds for American veterans who have served their country with dignity, compassion and honor.
The creative partnership kicked off with the official premiere of “Dig It” — an original song by Joe Walsh, debuting in London on July 13th during Monster Jam. This powerful anthem, also featuring Walsh’s brother-in-law Ringo Starr on drums, will be the soundtrack for JCB’s DIGatron and serve as an uplifting call-to-action to support the vital mission of VetsAid.
Inspired by Bamford and Eysenring’s eight-year-old son Otis, a monster truck enthusiast himself, Walsh sought to capture the excitement of a child and the raw energy of monster truck action in his composition.
Additionally, JCB has pledged $250,000 to VetsAid to kick-off the partnership. Next up, supporters also can look out for limited-edition merchandise, a special JCB DIGatron toy and even a limited edition JCB machine, with a percentage of sales benefiting the non-profit organization.
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Alice Bamford and her family
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FAE Holds Power Days Demo Event in Williston, Fla.
FAE held another one of its Power Days Demo Events June 19 to 20 in Williston, Fla.
FAE dealers, staffers, customers and prospects were again in the “back woods” getting an opportunity to get a first-hand look at the FAE line of products in action and to get better acquainted with the latest wood processing products available from FAE.
The event was held on the property of Langan Acres by owners Betsy and Adam Langan — and it was a win-win event for FAE and Langan Acres. FAE needed a spot in Florida to showcase its products and Langan Acres needed some land clearing for its agritourism business. Primarily, Langan Acres needed some forestry management work for removing undergrowth and to preserve the live oaks, hickory and cherry trees on the property.
On both days, guests were provided with in-depth product walk-arounds, live demos from professional demonstration operators and a fantastic BBQ lunch. FAE also hosted an after-hour VIP party and networking event on day one.
These events have become so popular that Joab Ory of Ory Excavating Service, La Cygne, Kan., drove 1,200 miles to see the FAE products in action. By far, he held the distinction as the contractor who traveled the furthest to attend.
FAE’s Chad Florian opens up the FAE PT175 to discuss the componentry and ease of service with some dealers and customers.
The woods at Langan Acres in Williston, Fla., were overrun by orange-vested participants/staffers for the FAE Power Days Demo event.
Deep in discussion after the live demos are Jamie Saalfield (L) and Corey Hartley (R) of Beard Equipment Company, Jacksonville, Fla., and FAE USA CEO Giorgio Carera.
Attendees were non-stop videoing to share with others at their companies, including Frank Miller (L) and William Miller of Frank’s Construction, Jacksonville, Fla.
Corey Hyskell of Ag-Pro Companies, Middleburg, Fla., gives a thumbs up to the spacious cab of the FAE PT175 tracked mulcher.
FAE product specialist Adrian Majka operates a Deutz-Fahr 9340 TTV Agrotron tractor with FAE SFH 250 forestry tiller/mulcher.
Brian Baum (L) of Company Wrench, Jacksonville, Fla., and FAE USA’s Giorgio Carera talk about the complete line of FAE products shown at the event.
The team that coordinated assembly/delivery of the John Deere compact track loaders and mulching head combos for demonstration (L-R) included Norman Udstad and Nathan Gamble, construction equipment specialists of Ag-Pro Companies; and Giorgio Carera and Tom DuRant, both of FAE USA.
Transportation to the second demonstration site was courtesy of tractors towing a pair of trailers with repurposed church pews.
The FAE RCU units showcased the safety of remotecontrolled land clearing.
Coming to see one particular mulching head and ready to purchase after the event is Gary Klingebiel (R) a Geneva, Fla.-based cattle rancher with FAE’s Joe Duszynski (L) and Scott Lipker of Ag-Pro Companies.
A Supertrak SK200MX carrier machine with an FAE BLT3/VT mulching head put on quite a show. The carrier machine is built locally by Florida-based Supertrak Inc. in Punta Gorda, Fla.
Meeting to discuss the FAE product line during the event (L-R) are Joe Duszynski and Lee Smith, FAE USA; Duane Sims, customer; Heather Craig, Love Power Equipment, Homosassa, Fla.; and Giorgio Carera, FAE USA.
Adrian Majka (L) of FAE and Joab Ory of Ory Excavating Service, La Cygne, Kan., go over the FAE RCU-75 remote-controlled mulcher.
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The combo of a Deere 210 excavator and FAE BL4/EX mulching head operated by Dave Evans of Supertrak, based in Punta Gorda, Fla., made quick work out of mulching trees and stumps on the property.
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Liebherr USA Appoints Johnny Greer as New Divisional Director of Mining
Liebherr USA Co. appointed Johnny Greer as divisional director of mining, effective May 6, 2024. Greer brings 20 years of experience to lead the U.S. mining division.
As divisional director, Greer will be responsible for managing the team of Liebherr sales, service and training staff for the mining equipment product range. He will spearhead efforts to continue building a strong market presence across the United States.
“We are thrilled to have Johnny Greer join Liebherr USA Co. as the new divisional director of mining. He brings a wealth of operational and industry knowledge, providing the quality, reliability and efficiency needed to successfully to promote Liebherr’s range of outstanding mining solutions,” said Kai Friedrich, managing director of Liebherr USA Co.
“Greer has a vast amount of experience across a full range of applications in North, South and Central America. His professionalism and experience will help us grow our brand further and expand our mining footprint in the USA.”
Greer previously held various roles for Austin Engineering from 2005 to 2024, including Supply Chain, Materials and Production Control Manager North America, Supply Chain Manager Americas, General Manager South America, and General Manager North America. Greer also was an active member of multiple accredited mining organizations including the Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, the National Mining Association, the Nevada Mining Association, the Mining Association of Wyoming,
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“Liebherr is an innovative company with excellent core values that align with my personal values. I am very excited to join the Liebherr team and have the opportunity to provide the U.S. mining industry with high-quality equipment and solutions,” said Greer.
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JCB Partners With Joe Walsh,VetsAid to Rock & Rebuild
“It is absolutely amazing to be working with Joe Walsh to raise further awareness for U.S. veterans,” said Bamford. “This is a legacy project between two families which will help give veterans and their families in the U.S. a better future, and offer them the care and support they deserve, which is something very close to all our hearts.”
Veterans and their families have always been important to Walsh, a Gold Star son himself who lost his father, Robert Newton Fidler, a U.S. Army Air Corps flight instructor for the first American operational jet-powered aircraft, while he was on active duty over Okinawa when Walsh was only 20 months old.
“VetsAid isn’t just about raising money and awareness for America’s veterans and their families,” Walsh said. “It’s also about finding common ground amongst music-lovers of all backgrounds and coming together to build and rebuild communities around a shared love of country. It’s a privilege for us at VetsAid to expand upon this vision with Alice and Ann, and our friends at JCB, and to keep the party going with this kick-ass new song and exciting partnership.”
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Construction Begins Soon... Florida Roadway Being Built to Charge Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicle owners in central Florida may soon be able to charge their cars while driving, due to a roadway that will be equipped with an electrified charging element.
Based on technology used in armrests at Orlando’s airport that power phones wirelessly and stoves that heat skillets without burners, the coming toll expressway will be equipped to replenish batteries of electric cars and trucks as they zip along the state route.
The Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) is readying construction on a 4.4 mi.-long test road, designated as State Road 516, which will connect west Orange and south Lake counties, northwest of Walt Disney World.
Those two areas of the state are seeing a boom in growth, according to WESH-TV in nearby Orlando, but only a few roads connect the two counties.
Pressimone, CFX’s chief of engineering. “We were not into solutions that are looking for problems, so to speak. We are open to innovation and to pilot projects.”
Pressimone said the challenge for his agency goes beyond mastering technology.
(ASPIRE), will demonstrate the feasibility of bringing a charge to both consumer and commercial electric vehicles moving at highway speeds through the electrification of the roadway.
The effort will install the wireless charging system within a 0.75-mi.-long portion of the travel lanes of Segment 1 of State Road 516.
“Part of what this project [aims to do] is to establish the standard of what goes into the road and the standard of what is built into cars.”
On June 6, CFX’s governing board unanimously approved construction for the first phase of the project, the television station reported.
As part of the construction, a half-mile section of the roadway will be equipped with an electrified charging element. Tester vehicles will be outfitted with special receptors that detect when they drive over an electrified roadway and charge the vehicle.
In-road charging involves embedded coils of wire in the pavement that emit electromagnetic energy — a term for a wide spectrum that includes radio waves, light and xrays — to just above the road’s surface.
Vehicles must have receiver plates attached to their underbodies to tap into the electromagnetic field and transfer its energy as electricity to a vehicle battery.
The State Road 516 system, taking up a footprint of about three-quarters of a mile, will provide charging at strengths up to 200 kilowatts (kW).
Sergio Perez of Enrx, a Norwegian company specializing in wireless energy and hired by the expressway authority, told the Orlando Sentinel earlier in the spring that 200 kW will be for heavy trucks, while cars will be fed less, likely 50 kW.
As a vehicle passes over in-road charging, it will receive enough electricity for the drive along the system — which, to illustrate the point, could be 1 mi. — and store enough electricity to drive another 2 mi.
Government agencies, vehicle manufacturers and road builders will have to get on the same page, which is what CFX hopes to achieve.
“Innovation is in our core,” said Glenn
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“We have to get it into a low-bid environment,” he said of how highway agencies award jobs.
“Part of what this project [aims to do] is to establish the standard of what goes into the road and the standard of what is built into cars,” he explained during an interview with the Sentinel. “This could definitely be a reality for us.”
The total estimated construction cost is $546 million when it is finished in late 2027, CFX noted.
Projects Aims for Innovation, Sustainability
Designed with innovation in mind, CFX is building State Road 516, also known as the Lake/Orange Expressway, to serve as a revolutionary testbed for electric in-vehicle charging. When it is completed, the proposed highway will be the most sustainable project ever delivered by CFX.
CFX added that the system will only work on specially equipped vehicles that will be used for initial testing of the charging lane.
“This is the first brand new highway having the system from the beginning,” Perez said.
Other wireless, in-road charging projects are under way in Michigan, Indiana, California, Europe, Israel and elsewhere, but those efforts involve retrofitting existing roadways.
He told the Orlando newspaper that it will also be the most powerful such system ever built when operational.
In all, State Road 516 has been deemed a signature example of how to build roads that are easier on the environment and drivers. For instance, it will feature solar panels able to make nearly 1 megawatt of electricity needed to operate the highway.
Highway 429 in Orange County.
At less than 5 mi. in length, the road is a tiny fraction of the expressway authority’s 125 mi. of highway.
But the future has to start somewhere, the Sentinel noted, and the road’s environmentally considerate capabilities will be operational and not merely experimental.
Nearly $14 million of the new road’s total construction cost is being spent to develop the electric vehicle charging project.
Highway Should Relieve Congestion in Area
Early estimates show daily traffic counts of as many as 21,000 vehicles during the first year, climbing to as many as 25,000 in its fifth year of operation.
“The 516 has been talked about and been planned for a number of years to relieve that east-west traffic in our region,” said Sean Parks, a Lake County commissioner and member of the expressway authority, in speaking with the Orlando news source. “It’s also been a part of our economic plan in south Lake County to put a jobs center on the map. Obviously, we have a lot of housing. This provides an opportunity for us to get us better connected to the region.”
While State Road 516 had percolated for years in the CFX’s project list, the decision to showcase it for sustainability was made more recently.
“This is the first public freeway, multi-lane deployment that will happen in the U.S., which is a big, big deal.”
The state agency said the expressway, which is being constructed in three segments, will provide muchneeded connectivity between Lake and Orange counties. State Road 516 also will help to meet the future travel needs of an area that has blossomed into a fast-growing residential, commercial, and medical hub. Additionally, the road will feature wildlife protection and a multi-use trail to deliver a world-class highway.
The pilot project, known as the Advancing Sustainability Through Powered Infrastructure for Roadway Electrification
Michael Masquelier ASPIRE
The road will have an underpass 260 ft. long, 18 ft. wide and 8 ft high for wildlife migrating to and from the huge Green Swamp over which it passes, according to CFX. In addition, an adjoining recreational trail also is planned.
With an east-west alignment, State Road 516 will link the ever-growing suburbia along the north-south U.S. Highway 27 in Lake County with a section of Orlando’s expressway beltway, the north-south Fla.
In 2018, Parks and former CFX head Laura Kelley visited “The Ray,” an 18-mi. piece of Interstate 85 south of Atlanta devoted to testing environmental and technology ideas.
Later, Parks, Kelley and their staff attended a conference at Purdue University, where they met representatives of the ASPIRE Engineering Research Center from Utah State University.
ASPIRE is sponsored by the National Science Foundation to advance electrified roadways. CFX and ASPIRE are now collaborating on the State Road 516 effort.
“This is the first public freeway, multi-lane deployment that will happen in the U.S., which is a big, big deal,” Michael Masquelier, ASPIRE’S chief commercial officer, told the Sentinel.
Not only will the road project involve the first installation of wireless charging in concrete lanes, but it will also have variable power for small cars and the biggest trucks alike, he said.
“Ultimately, it’s all about usage, and usage is what’s going to drive adoption,” Masquelier said. “To do that you have to span the full vehicle spectrum.”
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Choosing the Best Drum Mulcher for Land Management Needs
For anyone involved in land clearing, vegetation management or utility/roadside maintenance, a drum mulcher is an essential tool. But which drum is best for your particular needs? This is a common question among land management professionals.
Each type of drum mulcher is tailored for different functions and comes with its own advantages. To assist in the selection process, following is an overview of model differences, features and benefits.
Comparing Depth Control vs. Open Drum
There are two common types of drum mulcher attachments — depth control and open drum. Understanding the functions, features and intended applications of each will help you determine the best attachment for your vegetation management needs. Both options come in varying widths for tackling different-sized jobs.
For example, Diamond Mowers offers both options with cutting widths ranging from 30 in. to 72 in. that efficiently process trees, brush and undergrowth up to 9 in. in diameter. Additionally, both styles of mulchers attach to most skid-steer brands and are compatible with different types of mulching teeth, allowing users to interchange them for various applications.
The key differences between depth control and open drum mulchers lie in their operation and applications. For instance, Diamond’s open drum model works in unison with carbide teeth, excels in applications involving heavy ground engagement, and is at its best when mulching smaller material into a slightly larger, stringier end product, the manufacturer said. Conversely, depth control mulchers are optimized for sharp steel teeth and shine in high-production environments with limited ground engagement. These mulchers are more appropriate for users who take down larger materials and prefer a fine, aesthetically pleasing mulch.
Depth Control (DC)
There are two
processing hard or fibrous wood, such as bamboo or palm, making them more efficient than open drum models. By limiting the bite size, they produce a finer mulch, making them ideal for tasks where aesthetics are important, according to the manufacturer.
Below are a few applications best tackled with a depth control mulcher, paired with attachments recommended for each job:
Especially productive when processing large-diameter material, a depth control mulcher features a closed throat design and sharp steel teeth that push trees and brush onto the rotor. The teeth then cut and reduce the size of the material before it enters the processing chamber. Its helical tooth pattern is modeled after a vacuum brush to feed material efficiently toward the drum’s center, while depth control rings limit bite size for optimal infeed.
Primarily employed in large-scale brush clearing, undergrowth removal and vegetation management projects with limited ground contact, depth control mulchers excel at removing trees and larger material with speed. Due to their sharp teeth, they are particularly effective for
• Reclamation Projects: For those who prioritize efficiency and property upkeep, Diamond’s latest model, the DC Pro, stands out as a streamlined, versatile attachment that is easy to operate and maintain. Designed to elevate mulching performance for loaders up to 75 hp, this model is distinguished by its 63cc, two-speed, bent-axis piston motor. This motor delivers faster spool-up and greater torque, allowing it to power through more and larger materials. The DC Pro is ideal for various tasks, including land clearing, fence line and shooting lane maintenance, pasture management and trail creation. It offers industry-leading vegetation control, featuring a multi-position push bar with extended serrations. Moreover, its optimized infeed system ensures a complete and high-quality mulch on the first pass, resulting in aesthetically desirable chip sizes and significantly reducing the need for back-dragging.
• Infrastructure Development: Designed for mini-excavator users, the Excavator DC Pro X is engineered to tackle mulching and brush-clearing tasks with power and precision, effectively cutting back and processing unwanted vegetation. Its discharge geometry is specifically optimized to direct material downward, minimizing the debris thrown and
Each type of drum mulcher is tailored for different functions and comes with its own advantages.
An open drum mulcher excels in right-of-way maintenance, particularly for clearing tree limbs and overgrowth around roadways and powerlines.
common types of drum mulcher attachments — depth control and open drum.
Diamond Mowers Compares Depth Control, Open Drum
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making it an ideal choice for work along busy roads or near buildings.
• Creating Defensible Space: The SkidSteer DC Pro X comes equipped with sharp steel teeth to deliver the highest possible productivity and the most aesthetically pleasing mulch when removing brush and trees to create defensible space near homes and structures. The open areas created by thinning or removing these fuels act as a barrier, reducing the spread and intensity of fires and making it difficult for them to encroach on your land. The mulcher can be equipped with carbide teeth during hot, dry weather to reduce sparking and the subsequent risk of fire ignition. Moreover, it mulches burnt remains left behind by previous fires, returning nutrients to the ground.
• Municipal Tasks: Roadside maintenance is crucial for ensuring the accessibility and safety of any roadway, whether it’s a rural gravel road or a major highway. The TR Boom DC Pro X streamlines this process by reaching, cutting, processing, and eliminating material in a single pass with one attachment and operator. It excels at disposing of vegetation from hard-to-reach areas, such as around ponds or utility systems.
Additionally, it enhances road safety and aesthetics by maintaining fence lines, bridges, and overpasses.
Open Drum (OD)
Designed for a variety of heavy-duty mulching tasks, open drum mulchers are ideal for clearing land for agricultural use, infrastructure development, and habitat restoration projects. By engaging with more of the cutting tooth, this type of mulcher offers a larger bite size and maximum productivity, making it well-suited for applications involving smaller material and significant ground engagement. Additionally, its carbide teeth make it perfect for handling rough, rocky terrain.
Here are a few applications where an open drum has proven to be the best option:
• Storm and Disaster Cleanup: Open drum mulchers are essential tools for landowners, farmers, ranchers and contractors involved in disaster cleanup, fire prevention and recovery efforts. The OD Pro X’s larger opening, designed to pull in whole tree limbs, makes it highly effective for quick brush and undergrowth removal, making it invaluable for tackling these challenging tasks.
• Pasture Maintenance: The post-harvest period presents an ideal opportunity to clear trees and brush surrounding agricultural fields in preparation for the next growing season. Regular mowing of pastures offers several benefits, including enhancing forage quality, ensuring a uniform pasture, preventing weed growth and minimizing grazing patterns. Utilizing an open drum mulcher for these tasks enables you to effectively control weeds and maintain grass in a vegetative or growing state, thereby increasing its digestibility for livestock.
• Managing Invasive Species: Invasive tree species, such as the Eastern red cedar, can cause extensive damage to properties, whether they’re farms, ranches or forest preserves. These resilient trees can dominate large land areas, depriving native plants and wildlife of essential resources and posing a significant threat to the ecosystem. Mulching provides a more environmentally friendly alternative to herbicides and prescribed burns. Operators can use an open drum mulcher’s carbide teeth to mulch these trees down to smaller pieces, inhibiting their growth and spread and helping control their propagation. The attachment’s maneuverability enables precision and selectivity so
users can target these intruders while sparing native grasses and plants. By suppressing invasive species’ resurgence and promoting desirable vegetation growth, an open drum can be a valuable ally in facilitating weed suppression, erosion control and biodiversity enhancement.
• Right-of-Way Maintenance: An open drum mulcher excels in right-of-way maintenance, particularly for clearing tree limbs and overgrowth around roadways and powerlines. Since these areas are regularly maintained, vegetation growth is typically not extensive, and aesthetics are not a primary concern. Therefore, an open drum mulcher is often preferred for such tasks. When selecting the right drum mulcher for your needs, consider your specific requirements in terms of power, cutting capacity, and mulch size requirements. Consulting with your equipment dealer also can provide valuable insights into selecting the best attachment for your application and job type, whether you’re a landowner, contractor, rancher or municipality.
ramp that the Rummers needed for their back door. Tree removal, relocation and planting was done by HIS Tree Service and concrete work preparations by Ultimate Concrete. Then came Bobcat Central with a Bobcat MT100 mini-track loader to complete work in the fenced-in area. Crews installed concrete paths, which was preferred for accessibility rather than stone pathways or a patio.
The finished landscaping includes a water and irrigation system, drought-tolerant plants, compost and fertilizer. New cedar mulch was placed to prevent weeds and hold moisture during the summer. After additional lighting, a fire pit, sound system and other items were installed, the job was done.
When Rummer submitted her contest application, she did not have her hopes up. However, when her story was chosen as a finalist entry, her community rallied to show support and help Rummer win the grand prize.
“I appreciate everyone’s vote and everybody who picked up a shovel or lent a hand clearing, shredding, spreading,” Rummer said. “Every day can be a challenge for me, but the kindness, love and support from everyone during this process just fills my heart. So, thank you, Bobcat, for empowering me and making my backyard dream come true.”
Nearly Three Dozen Bridges Part of GGI Construction
ject’s improvements, congestion is only expected to worsen.”
The contract went to a joint venture made up of two major southern Florida contractors, Halley Engineering and MasTech Civil, now working as GGI Constructors. Construction started in March and is scheduled for completion in fall 2031. The project was delayed due to issues with utilities in the area.
“We have a corridor-wide gas transmission line for the entirety of a SR 826 leading up to the Golden Glades interchange,” said FDOT resident engineer of special projects Manny Espinal. “It kind of put us in a corner where we couldn’t come to an agreement with the utility company, Florida Gas Transmission. We couldn’t widen 826 without having to relocate that entire utility. So, we had to go back to the drawing board and scale down the project. We call it Golden Glades Light.”
Although that utility line is not part of the project, Espinal noted that there are numerous utilities that must be relocated to allow for the construction of the nearly three dozen bridges.
“Sometimes we might find some unforeseen utilities or there might be an abandoned utility,” Espinal said. “Sometimes the utility doesn’t have the resources to move it in a timely manner.”
Another major challenge is working in a highly trafficked area. Construction crews work primarily at night when possible. The bulk of the work currently is the maintenance of traffic (MOT) to configure work zones and building foundations for the bridges in the project.
The GGI is the largest conventional design bid build project in Florida’s history.
“With design build, you design a specific component for the contractor, and they get to work while the designers
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The contract went to a joint venture made up of two major southern Florida contractors, Halley Engineering and MasTech Civil, now working as GGI Constructors.
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The project will enhance regional mobility by revitalizing a major transportation interchange, which includes connections to five essential roadway systems in the south Florida area.
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Construction started in March and is scheduled for completion in fall 2031.
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There are numerous utilities that must be relocated to allow for the construction of the nearly three dozen bridges.
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After 10 years in development, a $908 million Florida highway project to revitalize a major transportation interchange is under way.
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Teams Head to Volvo Trucks Service Training Championship
Volvo Trucks North America has four of its top dealership service teams advancing to the world finals in the 67th Volvo International Service Training Award (VISTA), the world’s largest service market competition.
This prestigious event, which includes more than 16,000 participants within Volvo Trucks and Volvo Buses global dealer networks, will see four teams from North America — two from the United States and two from Canada — compete at Volvo’s global headquarters in Sweden this fall.
First established in 1957, VISTA has grown to encompass 92 countries, bringing together the best teams from Volvo dealerships around the world. The competition aims to showcase employees’ knowledge, skills and teamwork abilities and culminates in an exciting final in Gothenburg, Sweden, Sept. 9-13, 2024, where the top 44 teams from around the
Volvo Trucks Academy training center in Fort Worth, Texas.
This prestigious event, which includes more than 16,000 participants within Volvo Trucks and Volvo Buses global dealer networks, will see four teams from North America — two from the United States and two from Canada — compete at Volvo's global headquarters in Sweden this fall.
globe will compete for recognition as the top service team.
“VISTA is not just a competition; it’s a tradition and a testament to the skills, dedication, and excellence of Volvo’s service personnel worldwide. It provides an unparalleled opportunity for teams to connect, learn and improve, ultimately enhancing the quality of service and innovation within the industry,” said Steve Parkins, vice president, competence development, Volvo Trucks North America. “We are excited to see our North American teams showcase their expertise and teamwork on this global stage.”
The online competition started in November 2023 and included multiple rounds, one “pit stop” challenge and other bonus team missions via the VISTA app. These rounds tested participants’ knowledge and problem-solving
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First established in 1957, VISTA has grown to encompass 92 countries, bringing together the best teams from Volvo dealerships around the world.
The regional semi-finals were held June 3 to 6 at the
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skills, with some questions incorporating a time component for tiebreakers. Teams are typically comprised of two technicians, a service advisor and a parts person. The world competition will include a variety of North American and European stations, emphasizing the global diversity in emission and voltage requirements.
The regional semi-finals were held June 3 to 6 at the Volvo Trucks Academy training center in Fort Worth, Texas. The top ten North American teams were further challenged with hands-on tasks at multiple diagnostic and schematic stations. The top four teams from this round that are advancing to the world final in Sweden are:
• The Edgers — TransEdge Truck Centers, Allentown, Pa.
“Volvo Trucks is committed to making the VISTA Championship a memorable event for our teams. This initiative ensures that the service professionals — often the
unsung heroes in providing world-class customer service and uptime — receive their well-deserved recognition and rewards,” said Peter Voorhoeve, president, Volvo Trucks North America.
In a show of support and commitment, Voorhoeve will work a day at the top North American team’s shop, TransEdge Truck Centers. The Edgers team finished in the top 10 at the last world finals — the highest-ever ranking for a North American team. Roger Alm, global president of Volvo Trucks, has pledged to spend a day with the global winner, continuing a tradition of hands-on engagement from Volvo’s executive leadership with the best teams.
Final Rankings From North American Semi-Finals
1. The Edgers | TransEdge Truck Centers, Allentown, Pa.
6. Hermosillo | Tractoremolques Del Noroeste, Hermosillo, Sonora
7. Las Leyendas Xell | Xell Trucks, Sucursal Monterrey, General Escobedo, Nuevo León
8. Volvo Vikings | Lounsbury Truck Centre, Moncton, New Brunswick
9. Piston Pounders | Affinity Truck Center, Fresno, Calif.
10. Vistacruisers | Kriete Truck Center, Fond Du Lac, Wis.
For more information, visit volvotrucks.com. (All photos courtesy of Volvo.)
The online competition started in November 2023 and included multiple rounds, one “pit stop” challenge and other bonus team missions via the VISTA app.
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ARTBA: Recent Construction Activity Reaches Record $16.4B
Thousands of skilled craft laborers have been given jobs on new bridge and highway projects, but electric car owners are still waiting on IIJA’s promised charging stations dotting the interstate landscape.
WhatÊs Happening Now With IIJA
State transportation agencies have put thousands of skilled craft laborers to work on new bridge and highway projects. Yet electric car owners are still waiting on promised charging stations dotting the interstate landscape.
And the expansion of affordable, reliable broadband Internet service that President Joe Biden envisioned has not come to pass just yet.
According to a Scripps News Service report, nearly $500 billion in federal funding was earmarked to support more than 57,000 projects nationwide.
“But we’re just starting to see what the full impact of that law will be,” wrote Stephanie Liebergen in the June update.
Alison Black, ARTBA chief economist, believes the bill’s impact is actually widespread.
“We’ll see over the longer run improved mobility, better access across freight corridors,” said Black.
She believes we’ll also see “improvements to our economy and quality of life as our infrastructure network is improved.”
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Leaving control over how to allocate infrastructure funds up to the states, the fed has tracked the biggest single investment up to this summer in Baltimore, Md.
There, the Baltimore and Potomac tunnel, at 150 years old hosting nine million Amtrak passengers yearly, will be replaced at a cost of more than $4.7 billion.
The tunnel’s construction means thousands of good jobs and a boost to the American economy.
“Those workers [go] out. They’re going to get coffee. They’re buying meals. They’re purchasing clothing. That creates a ripple effect,” said Black. “And then longer term, as these infrastructure improvements are completed, you have the increased mobility.”
That mobility makes it easier for freight traffic to move, she said, “and those things help reduce costs for the American consumer and improve our quality of life.”
Liebergen believes Americans will soon start to see construction projects reach completion and new ones launch.
Black believes IIJA is more like a minimum initial invest-
ment in infrastructure, and Congress will have to decide whether to keep up the spending.
If spending is an indication, though, the industry is doing just that. ARTBA reported in April construction activity reached a record $16.4 billion.
That’s up from $14.4 billion the same time last year. The activity is driven by federal, state and local governments, according to the transportation association.
“Year-to-date work on highways was up 21 percent, while bridge work jumped 20 percent compared to the same time period last year,” ARTBA reported.
The association said current market activity, or the put-inplace construction value, monitors work completed monthly on a project, regardless of project size.
“As projects funded by IIJA are put out to bid and contractors start to work, the value of construction and overall market activity has also increased,” said ARTBA.
In June, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee got a status report on IIJA permitting, discre-
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The nationwide expansion of affordable, reliable broadband internet service that President Joe Biden envisioned has not come to pass just yet.
Shailen Bhatt, FHWA administrator, testified that permitting timelines for projects are improving. He committed to accepting comment and feedback from industry on issues with the Buy America Manufactured Waiver process. He also committed to updating on IIJA’s mandate to evaluate how and what types of vehicles put the most wear and tear on roads.
ARTBA said that because reauthorization of surface transportation programs will begin in earnest next year, assessing program status and progress are crucial.
Why Is Progress So Slow?
The CATO organization maintains that after two years, IIJA has yet to impress beyond road and bridge projects.
The think tank said news reports have exposed two glaring IIJA implementation shortfalls: broadband expansion and EV charging infrastructure.
“Although the IIJA included $42.5 billion for rural broadband, these funds have yet to add any high-speed Internet service to the nation’s countryside,” said CATO. “And $7.5 billion allocated to electrical vehicle charging infrastructure has produced only eight federally funded charging stations to date.
The organization said slow progress has been attributed to complex requirements for grantees and the Buy America requirements.
Also affecting these initiatives are preferences for unionized employees and those who have been involved with the justice system.
“These factors, along with general inflation, are also impacting transit and rail projects championed by IIJA supporters,” said CATO. “Some of these projects may never materialize, while others will take a decade or more to complete while serving only a limited number of passengers.”
The organization notes that the largest share of IIJA funds for intercity rail are concentrated on Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor.
It considers the region “a reasonable choice, given the preponderance of passengers located between Boston and Washington.”
But “the high cost … limits the opportunities for service improvements. Instead, Amtrak will be largely treading water,” believes CATO.
The institute tracked the biggest IIJA-funded Amtrak project, which replaces infrastructure connecting New York and northern New Jersey.
In addition to the Baltimore Potomac job, the project includes a tunnel under the Hudson River and a bridge over the Hackensack River, both dating to 1910.
“These two projects will last well into the 2030s … and will cost $23 billion [before overruns],” noted CATO. “Once done, they will provide important reliability benefits but only minimal travel time improvements for those using Acela to get from New York to Washington.”
The institute said Amtrak service could deteriorate while passengers wait for completion of these projects.
“In June 2024, New York area passengers got a taste of what may be ahead as Amtrak service was repeatedly disrupted due to power issues.”
CATO believes that rail and bus passengers will likely see little in the way of new travel options or speed improvements over the next five years.
The largest share of IIJA funds for intercity rail are concentrated on Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor. The
cost of implementation limits the opportunities for service improvements, say analysts, leaving Amtrak treading water.
“Once all the money has been spent [by around 2040], it is safe to predict only a small number of new passengers will be lured away from cars and planes.”
The Eno Center for Transportation, another think tank, said just because the funds are earmarked doesn’t mean the money will instantly flow into the economy.
“It should not surprise anyone that the federal-aid highway program has put its IIJA funding increase to work more quickly than other modes,” said Eno. “The main program account, from the Highway Trust Fund, went from $45.4 billion in 2021 to $56.2 billion in 2022 and $56.7 billion in 2023.”
That equates to a rate 25 percent higher than pre-IIJA obligations of 2021, noted the think tank.
And while the IIJA provided a 31.5 percent increase in new HTF contract authority for mass transit and bus grants, the increase has not fully been felt, yet.
“New obligations in that account for 2023 were only 6 percent higher than the pre-IIJA 2021 year,” noted Eno.
The think tank chalks it up to the fact that so much COVID aid was channeled to transit that providers are spending their use-it-or-lose-it funding first.
Of the $2.05 billion in general fund IIJA money received each year by this account in 2022 and 2023, FTA obligated $782 million in 2022 and $1.522 billion in 2023.
“But this was all dwarfed by COVID aid,” added Eno, noting that for FY2021, FTA did not code the CARES Act separately from the regular program.
IIJA established two different major multimodal grant programs, RAISE grants and MEGA project grants. They’re funded out of the same budget account.
Three other multimodal grant programs established by
IIJA at DOT also are slow to get going.
Some $7.5 billion was allocated in the bill for electrical vehicle charging infrastructure. However, the effort has produced only eight federally funded charging stations to date across the country.
During an interview with Scripps, Pete Buttigieg, transportation secretary, explained the decision process for where to install new charging stations.
“There are areas where it’s just not profitable, at least not yet, for the companies to put them in,” Buttigieg said. “We’re working with the states to make sure that whether we’re talking about apartment buildings in cities or … long stretches of road, you know there’s going to be a charger when you need it.”
Enacting legislation and realizing its purported benefits are two very different things, said CATO, a lesson now being learned by IIJA supporters.
“The law, which dedicated $1.2 trillion to a variety of infrastructure initiatives, has yet to yield many of its expected deliverables.”
The IIJA’s nearly $1.8 trillion marks “a profound boost” in infrastructure spending, said the Center for American Progress (CAP), a policy organization.
“IIJA might be remembered as the act that, quite literally, rebuilt America for the 21st century.”
But to make the most of new resources, the federal government must address communities’ “wariness” of projects, said CAP.
“Deliberate and strategic implementation practices will be needed to ensure the nation’s changes to infrastructure mitigate rather than reinforce structural dependency traps.”
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Leaders and stakeholders break ground for a new Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) maintenance, repair and overhaul complex at the North Carolina
TransPark. (L-R) are North Carolina Global TransPark Economic Development Region President Mark Pope; Fleet Readiness Center East Commanding Officer Captain James Belmont; Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Chief of Civil Engineers Rear Adm. Dean Vanderley; Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Sustainment Erica Plath; Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Installations and Facilities Brenda Turner-Johnson; Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations and Environment Robert Thompson; United States Senator for North Carolina Thom Tillis; North Carolina General Assembly Senator Jim Perry; North Carolina Global TransPark Authority Chairman Tom Hendrickson; and North Carolina Global TransPark Executive Director Preston Hunter.
New U.S. Military Fleet Readiness Center Being Built in N.C.
Leaders and stakeholders from U.S. Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) and the North Carolina Global TransPark gathered at the latter’s Kinston facility in late June to mark the groundbreaking for a new aviation maintenance complex set to house the depot’s incoming military aircraft workload.
A news release from Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) on the FRCE website noted that groundwork on the 75-acre site began in April to prepare the area for new construction. When complete, the multi-structure, purposebuilt facility will provide more than 700,000 sq. ft. of space to support FRCE’s work on the Navy and Marine Corps C/KC-130J Super Hercules and C/KC-130T Hercules transport airplanes and the Air Force’s HH-60W Jolly Green II rescue helicopters.
FRCE Commanding Officer Capt. James M. Belmont said the start of construction represents years of preparation and determination by dozens of stakeholders within the Navy, the Global TransPark and the state of North Carolina.
“It’s so gratifying to see years of planning and effort come to fruition at this moment,” he noted at the kickoff event. “Bringing this new workload into FRC East will allow our team to continue supporting the nation’s warfighters well into the future by doing what we do best: providing our military aviators with the best quality products, delivered on time, and at the best cost.
“Through this service to the fleet, we’ll be able to directly impact mission readiness and results, and we’re proud to shoulder this responsibility,” Belmont continued.
Project Result of Unique DoD Collaboration
NAVAIR reported that the initiative is an innovative partnership between North Carolina and FRCE, the first of its kind within the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). Leaders anticipate it will offer economic growth opportunities in the eastern region of the Tarheel State and save millions of taxpayer dollars that fund military aircraft maintenance.
Belmont noted that the alliance with North Carolina would not have been possible without support from various naval stakeholders organizations, including Naval Facilities
Engineering Systems Command and the offices of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations, and the Environment, and the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition.
Stephen Barrow, head of FRCE’s Centralized Coordination Department, also played an instrumental role in securing the partnership between the depot and the state.
He said the additional workload is planned to provide FRCE with up to 616,000 additional labor hours per year, which translates into a considerable economic impact in the region.
“It’s a big win for the local economy,” Barrow explained. “High-paying technical jobs aren’t easy to come by in Eastern North Carolina, and FRCE will be looking to fill positions to support these additional labor hours. In addition to the payroll impact, this initiative will bring in additional revenue from a tax perspective, which could entice retailers and other commercial entities to move to the area as well. All of these factors can help the community grow.”
The initiative is already making a positive impact within the Naval Aviation Enterprise, he added.
“Bringing the C-130 workload back into the naval enterprise will provide more visibility, control, a higher level of service, and ultimately an increase of readiness. Additionally, the move will save significant amounts of funding, thus increasing the ‘buying power’ of the fleet. With these projected savings, the naval enterprise will be saving millions per aircraft, tens of millions per year, and hundreds of millions over a five-year period.”
In his remarks, Matthew McCann, the head of FRCE’s Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Logistics Department, said housing the additional workload at Global TransPark will benefit the community well into the future.
“Current projections have the aircraft service lives stretching until 2064. That means we’re looking at about four decades of workload coming through, which will allow FRCE to provide long-term economic impact in the area and continue serving the warfighter for generations to come.”
Increasing Global TransParkÊs Aircraft Capabilities
While the facility represents the largest partnership to date between FRCE and the Global TransPark, the depot already has a footprint on the campus. FRCE leases buildings from the Global TransPark to house its Huey UH-1N light-lift utility helicopter production line, where it services the aircraft for the U.S. Air Force. The relationship that developed between the command and the Global TransPark during this process helped pave the way for the new initiative.
NAVAIR noted that the project is part of a $350 million state investment in Global TransPark, one of the largest single items in North Carolina’s current budget. The Kinston complex is a multi-modal industrial and business park that holds an array of aviation industry and manufacturing entities, in addition to the depot’s UH-1N line and the future aviation maintenance facility.
Navy officials announced FRCE’s selection as the designated repair point for the C-130 in March 2023, and the Air Force selected the depot as the HH-60W’s designated repair location in December 2022. Work on the C-130 is scheduled to begin as soon as the end of fiscal year 2026, NAVAIR reported, with the HH-60W workload coming as soon as the start of fiscal year 2027.
The Marine Corps uses the KC-130J Super Hercules for multiple mission types, including refueling, personnel and cargo transport, tactical medical evacuation, imagery reconnaissance and close air support.
As the Air Force’s new combat rescue platform, the HH60W Jolly Green II is tasked with a primary mission of conducting personnel recovery operations in hostile environments to ensure rapid retrieval of downed aircrew and other isolated personnel.
FRCE is North Carolina’s largest maintenance, repair, overhaul and technical services provider with more than 4,000 civilian, military and contract workers. Its annual revenue exceeds $1 billion. The depot provides service to the fleet while functioning as an integral part of the greater U.S. Navy, including Naval Air Systems Command, and Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers.
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LBX Co., Employees Celebrate 150 Years of Link-Belt Brand
LBX Company employees celebrated 150 years of the Link-Belt brand with a special event at the Customer Experience Center in Lexington, Ky.
The event featured various activities, including food, demonstrations, music and games. Employees reminisced about significant milestones in company history while looking toward future endeavors.
The Link-Belt brand was founded in 1874 by William Dana Ewart, who saw a need for reliable and durable innovations to help build emerging American infrastructure. Throughout the past 150 years, Link-Belt has grown from the invention of a “linked belt” chain drive to a leader in the industry.
The company has a long history of innovation, from introducing the first crawler-mounted crane shovels and wheelmounted excavators to many features that are now standard on excavators, including hydraulic controls.
Within the past 25 years, Link-Belt Excavator Company and its parent company, Sumitomo, have introduced a robust lineup of equipment encompassing six product series: Quantum, LX, X2, X3, X4, and the recently launched X4S. Further expanding its offerings, the 40 Series for forestry applications debuted in 2015, followed by the 2024 launch of the 40B Series.
LBX has established itself as a leader in excavators, material handling equipment and forestry products. Its commitment to excellence extends throughout North and Latin America, with LBX do Brasil as its subsidiary for distribution and support in Brazil and the broader Latin American market.
“We at LBX are proud of our Link-Belt heritage and are honored to be part of a legacy that spans 150 years,” said Eric Sauvage, president and CEO. “We shape our future together with our employees and our business partners, guided by our Long-Term Strategic Framework while leaning on our core purpose, living and breathing from our core values, and relying on our strategic anchors to be successful.”
LBX Company has built its reputation on quality and customer service, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to providing its customers with the best possible products and services for many years.
For more information, visit lbxco.com.
Clark Announces Inaugural Graduates From Training Program
Twenty-two Richmond, Va.area small and diverse business leaders are positioned to take their firms to new heights following their successful completion of Clark Construction Group’s Strategic Partnership Program (SPP).
Throughout the six-month executive development course, SPP participants focused on a range of business and construction industry topics, including financial statements and accounting, insurance and bonding, estimating, purchasing, project management and essential business competencies such as presentation and networking skills.
Twenty-two Richmond, Va.-area small and diverse business leaders are positioned to take their firms to new heights following their successful completion of Clark Construction Group’s Strategic Partnership Program (SPP).
The learning experience culminated with a capstone project where SPP participants presented to industry leaders.
“I am thrilled Clark has expanded SPP to emerging firms in the Greater Richmond area. Many of the companies in our inaugural cohort are well known in the local subcontracting community and have been in operation for years. They are now empowered with the knowledge on how to scale and attract greater opportunities
through this program. I look forward to what they will accomplish,” said Brandon Shaw, vice president of Clark Construction leading the company’s efforts in central Virginia.
Established in 2006, the Strategic Partnership Program delivers executive MBA-style classes to small minority-, women-, and veteran-owned firms in the construction industry. The SPP curriculum combines classes taught by Clark’s building professionals and local industry experts with
interactive team projects and workshops.
Clark founded the SPP to enhance the size, scale and capacity of small, local businesses to contribute to largescale construction projects. Since its inception, Clark has expanded the course to 10 markets across the country. Richmond graduates join the broader SPP alumni network of more than 1,600 business leaders and construction entrepreneurs.
Clark’s inaugural Strategic Partnership Program cohort in the Greater Richmond area includes:
• Anthony Forrest, B & S Development Inc.
• Bryan Nevers, Wysin Contracting LLC.
• Cherrika Fauntleroy, A Touch of Hope Spring Cleaning
• Chiroya Cephas, CEPHAS NEXT INC
• Corey Smith, DMA Floors
• Danny Abirafeh, Smash My Trash Richmond
• Edwin Minter, MinterFresh Cleaning Services
• Elizabeth Belcher, Trinity Steel Erection Inc.
• Raja’ee El-Amin, H & H Real Estate Development Corp
• Hasan Hannibal, The Hanson Company
• Janet King, Trinity Commercial Development LLC
• Jeff Zoeckler, Hana Engineers and Consultants LLC
• Jesse Clark, New Kent Coatings
• Larry D. Wallace Sr., Wallace & Sons Transport LLC
• Matthew Stewart, Clark’s Lumber and Millwork
• Mo Karnage, Karnage Construction LLC
• Nicole Mason, Glean LLC
• Rick Hughes, Ball Office Products
• Ryan McClanan, Victory Pest Management LLC
• Thomas Addison, 4TAS Supply
• Tiffany Dabney, D&H Construction Services Inc.
• Will McLendon, Carville Landscape Company
Interested firms can learn more about the Strategic Partnership Program or apply for an upcoming class by visiting www.clarkconstruction.com/spp.
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LBX Company employees celebrated 150 years of the Link-Belt brand with a special event at the Customer Experience Center in Lexington, Ky.
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The Ironpeddlers Celebrates Its 50th Year as Family-Run Business in N.C.
The Ironpeddlers corporate office is located at 3504 North Rocky River Rd in Monroe, N.C., and is designed to service its customers with ample space for parts and service.
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Gehl Broadens The Ironpeddlers’ Equipment Lineup
Most contractors prefer to work with one trusted dealership that can meet most — if not all — their needs, Miller said.
With that in mind, in late 2023, The Ironpeddlers officially partnered with Gehl, a manufacturer of compact equipment, such as skid, track and articulated loaders (plus their attachments) as well as telehandlers. Gehl’s machines are aimed at smaller contractors, an entirely different market than SANY’s.
Because the dealership needed to broaden, mature and fill holes in its product offerings, Gehl was regarded as a perfect fit for The Ironpeddlers.
“This is especially so for our landscaping customers or folks who run smaller grading operations,” Miller said. “If they need a mini-excavator and a skid steer, we can provide both for them.
“We were losing the ability to chase that business because contractors wanted to deal with one distributor,” he added. “Before I worked for SANY, I had also worked for Gehl, and I knew the product well. Gehl had not had a strong construction dealer network in the Carolinas for quite a while, but after The Ironpeddlers talked with the manufacturer at ConExpo last year, we signed with them in December. Now, for construction, we are the official Gehl dealer in the Carolinas.”
The Ironpeddlers also has teamed with a few independent rental companies that have bought both the SANY excavators and Gehl track loaders to sell as packages.
“Our focus is on doing a complete package with a customer, but we also have Gehl skid steers available for paving operations or agricultural use, and our compact articulated loaders,” Miller said. “Additionally, we have added Iron Bull Trailers, meaning that if a contractor wants to buy an excavator or a skid steer, we can also finance a trailer with those other pieces into one package for them to make us a one-stop shop for our customers.”
The Ironpeddlers Invests in Growth
Before coming to The Ironpeddlers, the big question for Miller was whether its owners were going to invest its profits back into the company to expand its capabilities.
He got his answer shortly after joining the dealership.
“All I can say is that Kim and Anthony have been completely on board in reinvesting every dime right back into
The Ironpeddlers, whether it be for tooling, company vehicles that are needed, like service trucks, trailers or more inventory. We are also redoing our entire Monroe warehouse and investing significantly in parts on the shelves.”
As a result, The Ironpeddlers recently became the Black Cat Wear Parts distributor for cutting edges, teeth and bucket wear items, and proposes to begin stocking those components at a level that it had not previously.
Miller also noted that the distributor has introduced other lines such as Ammann compaction machines “that our everyday customers are buying but with which we have not been able to supply them. We are just continuing to round out our offerings to be serious players in the construction equipment industry.”
Dealership Puts Focus On Late Model OEM Parts
Today, The Ironpeddlers is still a big player in the aftermarket industry, but the company has largely moved on from handling parts for older machines, Myers said.
“We are now buying later used parts machines and concentrating on those parts we can sell quickly” she said. “In the past, we had offered a 5-to-10-year return on a parts machine, but now we like to see a quicker return on our investment and try to make more strategic purchases based on market trends in parts sales. The thing that is exciting to me is when we purchase a parts machine and have parts already pre-sold before a machine hits the yard.”
Among the machines The Ironpeddlers is targeting for parts are Cat excavators, track loaders and wheel loaders because, Myers said, “there are a lot more Cats out there, we know how to sell those parts best because of our historical experience, and we want to stick with the main OEM companies like Cat, SANY, John Deere, Volvo and Komatsu.”
“Even if a customer’s SANY machine hits a bridge, we are the people that will reach out to the owner to purchase it, bring it into our parts yard, and pull the usable components for resale,” added Miller.
“We can offer people new machines, used machines or new or used parts for many different machines customers are running,” he said. “That’s the beauty of The Ironpeddlers: we offer many options to allow for folks to do business with us and strive to provide a pleasant experience at the same time.”
For more information call 800/438-1933 or visit www.ironpeddlers.com. CEG
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At current rates of participation and completion, federal and state government-registered apprenticeship programs will fail to meet the construction industry’s short- and long-term skilled workforce needs, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of recently released U.S. Department of Labor data.
ABC estimates that the construction industry’s federal and state GRAPs had about 250,000 apprentice participants and yielded just 40,000 to 45,000 completers in fiscal year 2023.*
“It is no secret that America’s government-registered apprenticeship system isn’t keeping up with construction industry demand for skilled craft professionals, despite dedicated efforts by many stakeholders to create new programs, grow capacity and attract new apprentices,” said Ben Brubeck, ABC vice president of regulatory, labor and state affairs.
“Unfortunately, a controversial Biden administration proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Labor overhauling regulations for all government-registered apprenticeship program participants, providers and state regulators is likely to exacerbate the industry’s skilled labor shortage.”
On Jan. 31, ABC projected the construc-
tion industry workforce shortage of craft and noncraft labor to top half a million in 2024.
“The Biden administration’s proposal will discourage employer participation in the GRAP system by needlessly adding more uncertainty and costs in the form of new recordkeeping and reporting requirements, while also eliminating flexible competencybased approaches to workforce development that attract apprentices and employers into the system,” said Brubeck.
“As currently written, the lengthy Biden proposal threatens to undermine significant investments recently made by taxpayers in infrastructure, clean energy and manufacturing projects procured by government and private developers.”
ABC submitted comments on the Biden DOL’s proposal by its March 18 deadline, and is soliciting feedback from ABC members and industry leaders to recommend policy solutions that would increase apprentice, employer and provider participation and capacity in the GRAP system.
“ABC champions government-registered apprenticeships as part of a diverse, all-ofthe-above solution to workforce development needs that only together can solve the construction industry’s demand for skilled craft professionals, as well as engineers, esti-
mators and project managers,” said Brubeck.
“ABC’s 68 chapters are educating craft, safety and management professionals using innovative and flexible learning models like just-in-time task training, competency-based progression and work-based learning, in addition to more than 450 federal and state GRAPs in more than 20 different occupations across America, in order to develop a safe, skilled and productive workforce. ABC members invested an estimated $1.5 billion in construction industry workforce development to upskill 1.3 million course attendees in 2022, including hundreds of GRAPs administered independently by ABC member companies.”
ABC has expressed concerns with new Biden administration policies requiring the use of apprentices on federally assisted electric vehicle charging stations and clean energy construction projects procured by private developers. For example, the Inflation Reduction Act provides $270 billion in tax credits to private developers of clean energy construction projects, but in order to unlock the full 30 percent value of tax credits, they are required to ensure that 15 percent of all construction labor hours on an eligible project are performed by government-registered apprentices.
Clean energy stakeholders and builders are concerned these requirements will be difficult to meet because of a lack of GRAPs in certain marketplaces and difficulties getting new GRAPs approved in certain states to expand capacity and increase apprenticeship enrollment. A lack of apprentices and GRAPs will ultimately increase costs and delay the construction of new projects, undermining the Biden administration’s clean energy agenda.
According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data, the construction industry had 8.137 million craft and noncraft employees as of January 2024, and experienced an unemployment rate between 3.5 percent and 4.8 percent during peak construction months in 2023.
According to DOL apprenticeship data, apprentices enrolled in construction industry GRAPs comprise 32.7 percent of the 646,406 apprentices enrolled in GRAPs across all industries.
For more information, visit abc.org/grapmap.
(* Five states did not report complete GRAP data to the DOL, so ABC’s figure incorporates rough estimates to account for missing data in order to paint a more complete picture.)
The paving team used 3D Trimble Siteworks Positioning Systems in its paving.
“The Total Positioning System with GPS enabled us to place the material at exactly the grade we needed,” said Minson. “It largely eliminated human error.”
The aggressive schedule the team faced meant back-ups were essential.
“We had a contingency plan for just about everything we
could think of — equipment, electrical and material,” said Minson. “We even had a crane on hand in case we had to lift a piece of equipment off the runway and replace it with the back up.”
In addition to paving work, the construction team had to replace the centerline lights. This was no easy task as the lights were set in the foundations 42 in. deep. Workers used a coring device run by an excavator to dig out the old lights. The new centerline lights were set in cans 16 in.
deep.
Despite the fast pace, the team accomplished the early work with zero incidents.
The team is scheduled to complete the runway work by the end of the 2024 paving season.
“We have enjoyed a special camaraderie, from the head of the airport authority through the team of subcontractors,” said Minson. “We could not have accomplished what we have done without it.” CEG
Newest Cat Grading Beams Deliver High Productivity Material Grading
New Cat grading beams for Cat tiltrotators allow contractors to take on dynamic and efficient grading and compaction work using excavators.
Pairing with Cat tiltrotators enables 360degree bidirectional and 40-degree left-andright rotation of the grading beam to increase attachment versatility. The grading beams’ mechanically adjustable roller — 0.40 in. below frame to 0.79 in. above — flexibly tailors the desired level of compaction based on material type. Preventing material from sticking to the roller, the adjustable roller scraper allows the attachment to be used with clay, silt and other sticky materials.
Available in five widths from 49 to 118 in., Cat grading beams quickly tackle a range of applications from grading sidewalks to larger site prep applications. The design’s large top opening with solid extended sides and side plates allow the beam to spread, compact, and grade materials quickly and effectively.
Highly abrasion resistant, Hardox 500 wear protection at the bottom of the beam protects the frame for long-life operation. The beam’s welded frame increases structural rigidity, while additional support plates on the heavy-duty frame extend beam strength and overall service life.
Compatible with Cat Grade technology via the Cat tiltrotator attachment, contractors can grade to plan using Cat grading beams, improving accuracy and saving time. Available tool recognition automatically confirms the identity of the attachment to ensure all settings — pressure, flow and dimensions — are correct, allowing operators to quickly get to work.
Standard Cat PL161 attachment technology provides simple attachment tracking across all work sites, reducing the chance of a lost grading beam and assisting with maintenance and replacement. The PL161 integrates into VisionLink for fleet management from a single mobile device.
For more information, visit www.cat.com.
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INDIANA MINERAL AGGREGATES ASSOCIATION (IMAA)
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IMAA & IRMCA JOINT SUMMER MEETING
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design the rest of the job,” Espinal said. “Design bid build is where we design first and once we have a design set of plans, then we have the contactor bid it and then build it. There’s no more designing; the design phase is finished.”
FDOT also was mindful in designing the project of the state’s commitment to ensure the infrastructure serves residents, businesses and visitors and will meet their needs now and in the future, Duarte said.
“Communities are at the center of FDOT’s operations,” Duarte said. “Key areas include safety, resiliency, supply chain, technology and workforce development.”
This new infrastructure includes seven main stormwater drainage systems being installed in and around the Golden Glades Interchange. The project scope involves installing more than 50,000 ft. of new drainage pipe and about 767 drainage structures. The project also will install 19 ponds (1 wet-retention and 18 dry-retention).
The project is still in the early stages and crews have not encountered any unforeseen delays, but Duartes said the project team is prepared to use its many years of “combined engineering experience to resolve any challenges.”
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CLEVELAND CRANE & SHOVEL SALES, INC.
2024 14th Annual Golf Outing and Dinner
DATES: SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 2024
TIME: 11:00 AM Registration 12:00 PM Shotgun Start
Description: $100 per GOLFER! Sponsorship (Beverage Cart, Hole, Contest) Opportunities Available! Ticket includes 18 holes of golf with a cart, 1 mulligan per golfer, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks and Prizes! Dinner Only: $40, Dinner should begin approximately at 5:00 PM. All are welcome to join us! Prizes: Top three (3) teams, door prizes, cash & Bourbon raffle! Individual Contests!
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Dates: August 6 – 8, 2024
Place: Redwood County, MN
Description: Minnesota FARMFEST 2024 is scheduled to take place from August 6 to August 8, 2024, in Redwood County, Minnesota. This event brings together the best in agribusiness from Minnesota and beyond, providing a platform for farmers to network, experience new technologies, and learn how to enhance their farming operations. With over 500 exhibitors and vendors, live product demonstrations, educational sessions, and family activities, it’s a celebration of farming and the rural lifestyle.
FDOT also is planning to partner with the local municipality to hold a job fair to provide information about upcoming work opportunities.
Some quick facts from FDOT about the Golden Gladies Interchange:
• 32 new bridges are being built to ease access between major corridors.
• More than 50,000 ft. of new drainage pipe is being installed.
• Installing more than 200,000 ft. of fiber optic cable.
• Installing more than 750 stormwater drainage structures.
The GGI Project is part of the Moving Florida Forward Infrastructure Initiative. As part of the initiative, FDOT identified previously approved projects that only lacked funding to begin construction. Due to Florida’s sound fiscal health, $4 billion from the General Revenue Surplus has been dedicated to the Moving Florida Forward Infrastructure Initiative to advance construction on projects around the state, such as the GGI Project, that will address congestion; improve safety; ensure the resiliency of the transportation network; and enhance Florida’s supply chain and economic growth. CEG
Don’t miss out on this exciting event! Plan your visit to the show by reviewing our Schedule of Events. Each day of the show is filled with must-see forums, demonstrations, and AG Education.
***Remember, tickets are $10 at the Gate or $8 in advance purchased online, and kids 17 and under get in FREE! We thank our sponsors (Ziegler AG Equipment, Livestock Equipment & Manufacturing and NB Golf Car). See you there!
For more information on this event, contact: Minnesota FARMFEST, 28366 Co Hwy 13, Morgan, MN 800/827-8007 www.ideaggroup.com
WERK-BRAU GOLF CLASS/CONSTRUCTION ANGELS CHARITY
2nd Annual Golf Classic
DATE: Monday, August 12, 2024 TIMES: 7:00 AM EDT to 5:00 PM EDT Registration at 8:00 AM Shot Gun Start at 10:00 AM
PLACE: The Ohio State University Golf Club 3605 Tremont Road, Columbus, OH 43221
Description: All proceeds benefit Construction Angels Charity, specifically families of fallen construction workers in Ohio. The outing will be held at The Ohio State University Golf Club’s Scarlet course with many amenities such as food, beverages, giveaways, and raffle items to be included.
Our goal is to help make this event one of the most successful construction industry fundraisers in the state of Ohio, so your support is greatly appreciated! We’ve had a ton of repeat interest from last year and expect to sell out of teams very fast, so please sign up as soon as possible to guarantee yourself a spot. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
For more information, contact Werk-Brau Toll Free: 1/800-537-9561 or Call: 416/420-5250 Fax: 419/422-7207
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The GGI is the largest conventional design bid build project in Florida’s history.
WANTED (CA): CATERPILLAR WHEEL LOADERS, ALL MODELS.
EMAIL: KARLOSZAC15@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 657-274-8724
WANTED (OR): KOMATSU 3.0 YARD
BUCKETS - NEED A 2015 KOMATSU WA270 LOADER BUCKET. QUICK RELEASE STYLE.
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.
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
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 (MA): CATERPILLAR 308E2CR QC EXCAVATOR.
EMAIL: KKNOPE@DEFELICECORP.COM
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 (NC); CLARK ECX 25 FORKLIFT.
EMAIL: JBSSERVICES37@GMAIL.COM
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.
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 (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): CLARK M371 SKID STEER LOADER EMAIL:ANDYGRANGER30@GMAIL.COM
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 (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 (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 (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.
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:
Auctions are subject to change, please check Auctioneers websites for details
ALEX LYON & SON AUCTIONEERS
www.lyonauction.com
315-633-2944
• Online
July 16 - 26, 2024
For: Retirement/Liquidation of Glass Company, Trucks, Machines, etc.
• Online
July 17 - 31, 2024
For: Rental Fleet Construction
Equipment Auction
• Corpus Christi, TX
Wed., July 24, 2024
For: One Owner Completion Auction
• Houston, TX
Thurs., July 25, 2024
For: Late Model Rental Fleet Construction Equipment Auction
• Virtual (MX)
Thurs., July 25, 2024
For: Late Model Construction Equipment & more
RITCHIE BROS. AUCTIONEERS
www.rbauction.com
402-421-3631
• Rocky Mountain Regional Event
July 31 – August 1, 2024
• Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers, Inc.
August 6, 2024
• Tipton, CA August 8, 2024
• Orlando, FL
August 22 – 23, 2024
ABSOLUTE AUCTION & REALTY, INC.
www.AARauctions.com
800-243-0061
• Online
May 1 – December 31, 2024
For: Vehicles, Equipment & Government Auctions
• Online
Ends July 24, 2024
For: Sachem CSD Surplus Vehicle Auction
ALLSURPLUS – A Liquidity
Services Marketplace
www.allsurplus.com
214-427-1862
• Online
July 10 – August 1, 2024
For: Excavators, Loaders, Drill
Rigs, Dozers & More
• Online
July 12 - 24, 2024
For: Heavy Equipment Sale
• Online July 12 - 25, 2024
For: Heavy Equipment & Trucks
Coming Auctions
To view our complete list of upcoming auctions visit our Auction Calendar at www.constructionequipmentguide.com
AUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL
www.auctionsinternational.com
800-536-1401
• Online July 3 - 26, 2024
For: Online Auctions Closing Daily!
BAR NONE AUCTION
www.barnoneauction.com
866-372-1700
• Online
Fri., July 26, 2024
For: Woodburn, OR Heavy Equipment Auction
• Online
Sat., August 10, 2024
For: Sacramento, CA Monthly Public Auction
BIDADOO AUCTIONS
www.bidadoo.com 1-877-BIDADOO
• Online
July 30, 2024
• Online August 6, 2024
BIG IRON AUCTIONS www.bigiron.com 800-937-3558
• Online July 24, 2024
• Online July 31, 2024
BRIGHT STAR AUCTIONS
www.brightstarauctions.com 574-825-0704
• Des Arc, AR Wed., July 24, 2024 For: Formerly Hendry Hardwoods
– Sawmill Equipment
• Middlefield, OH Fri., July 26, 2024
For: Lake Erie Equipment Auction
• Dunnville, KY Thurs., August 1, 2024
For: Tarter Gate – Surplus Equipment Auction
BUSSEY BROS. AUCTIONEERS
www.busseybros.hibid.com 844-SOLD-BBA
• Greenville, OH
Sat., August 3, 2024
For: Farmer & Dealer Heavy Equipment & Ag Consignment Public Auction
DEANCO AUCTIONS
www.deancoauction.com
MS: 601-656-9768
AL: 334-693-2540
• Philadelphia, MS
July 24 - 25, 2024
For: Huge 2-Day Construction Equipment & Truck Public Auction
FREIJE & FREIJE AUCTIONEERS
www.freijeauctioneers.com
317-539-2895
• Clayton, IN
Thurs., August 1, 2024
For: Summer Midwest Construction & Ag Equipment Auction
HUNYADY AUCTION COMPANY
www.hunyady.com
800-233-6898
• Virtual, Live
Wed., July 24, 2024
For: Absolute Auction: Trees In Travel LLC
HyperAMS, LLC www.HyperAMS.com
847-499-7033
• Online Closes July 30, 2024 For: Seals Construction: Impact Crusher, Track Cold Planer, Excavators & More
INTEGRITY SALES & AUCTION www.integritysales.com
715-443-5000
• Merrill, WI
August 1 - 5, 2024
For: Annual Summer Heavy Equipment Auction
I.R.A.Y. AUCTION
www.iraymn.com 320-968-7230
• Online
Wed., August 7, 2024
For: Heavy Equipment, Truck & Trailer Auction
IRONPEDDLERS www.ironpeddlers.com
704-289-8591
• Monroe, NC
Sat., July 27, 2024
For: Heavy Equipment Consignment Auction
J.J. KANE AUCTIONEERS www.jjkane.com
855-GO2-KANE
• Online
July 23 - 24, 2024
For: Western Region 2-Day Timed Auction
• Online
Tues., July 30, 2024
For: Dixon, CA Auction Event
• Online
July 30 - 31, 2024
For: Southern Region 2-Day Timed Auction
J. STOUT AUCTIONS www.jstoutauction.com 888-897-8864
• Online
Thurs., July 25, 2024
For: Live Streaming Auction
JAMES G. MURPHY INC. AUCTIONEERS www.murphyauction.com 425-486-1246
• Online August 1 - 8, 2024
For: Marysville Public Heavy Equipment, Contractors Equipment & Vehicles Auction
JEFF MARTIN AUCTIONEERS, INC. www.jeffmartinauctioneers.com 601-450-6200
• Stanton, TX
Thurs., July 25, 2024 For: Permian Basin Unreserved Public Auction
• Pelzer, SC
Tues., July 30, 2024
For: East Coast Construction & Transportation Auction
• Goldsboro, NC
Thurs., August 8, 2024
For: Complete Liquidation: Heavy Construction & Logging Equipment
MIEDEMA ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP www.1800lastbid.com 616-538-0367
• Online
Ends July 25, 2024
For: Repo’s, Trucks, Trailers, Equipment, Autos & More
• Online @ Orbitbid.com Ends July 30, 2024
For: Steve Jones Construction Retirement Liquidation
