Western 2, January 28, 2024 by Construction Equipment Guide

Webber Unclogs Notorious Texas Bottleneck

By Irwin Rapoport CEG CORRESPONDENT

Construction of the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) $39 million FM 110 North project will wrap up later this month with a ribbon cutting ceremony for the initiative that created a loop around the city of San Marcos, providing a much needed alternative to I-35. see LOOP page 26

Reserving Judgment

Contractors Give Mixed Reviews of Their Prospects for 2024

By Lucy Perry CEG CORRESPONDENT

Though public spending on road construction is projected to increase by double digits again this year, contractors are cautious about this year’s business prospects. Given the continued challenges facing the construction industry in logistics logjams, labor shortages and rising interest rates, the overall mood is “decidedly mixed.”

ARTBA reported that the public highway, pavement and street construction sector is expected to see doubledigit growth for the second year in a row.

The FM 110 loop is located on the eastern edge of San Marcos and Hays County.

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8 AED GATHERS IN LAS VEGAS FOR ANNUAL SUMMIT/CONDEX

The Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) convened for the group’s annual summit/CONDEX at the Mirage in Las Vegas Jan. 16 to 18, 2024.

12 FLORY INDUSTRIES, CATERPILLAR, HOLT OF CALIFORNIA COLLABORATE

Caterpillar announced the launch of a prototype demonstration project for a battery-powered field elevator with Flory Industries, a leader in nut-harvesting equipment.

12 ABC: FINAL RULE WILL CREATE CONFUSION

Associated Builders and Contractors released a statement from Vice President of Regulatory, Labor and State Affairs Ben Brubeck opposing the U.S. Department of Labor’s independent contractor final rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

14 RING POWER, JAMES ROE GEAR UP FOR 2024 INDY NXT SEASON

Irish phenom James Roe and Ring Power Corporation, the premier Cat dealer in north and central Florida, announced their continued partnership for the 2024 INDY NXT by Firestone season.

18 CONSTRUCTION ADDS NEARLY 12,000 JOBS IN DECEMBER 2023

The construction industry added 17,000 jobs on net in December, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data.

18 LIUGONG NORTH AMERICA NAMES HAMRE EQUIPMENT AS DEALER

The Chico, Calif.-based company has expanded from material handling equipment (MHE) into construction equipment (CE) since being founded in the late 1980s and has established a foothold in the region.

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PRINOTH

ANNOUNCES NEW DEALER PARTNERSHIPS IN WESTERN U.S.

Coastline Equipment (Southern California and Nevanda), Western States CAT (Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Oregon and Washington) and Papé Machinery (Northern California, Oregon, Washingon and Hawaii) became part of the Prinoth family.

WESTERN EDITION

WORLD OF CONCRETE 2024 FEATURES DEVELON’S EXCAVATOR TRIO

The DX42-7 mini-excavator, DX225LC-7X crawler excavator and DX140W-7 wheel excavator were on on display at World of Concrete in Las Vegas, which was held Jan. 23 to 25, 2024.

SCA ANNOUNCES JAN PRUSINSKI AS ITS NEXT BOARD PRESIDENT

The Slag Cement Association (SCA) announced Jan Prusinski (Skyway Cement Company) as its next president. Before becoming President, Prusinski served as SCA’s vice chair and was SCA’s first executive director when the association was established in 2001.

42 CASE INTRODUCES NEW WAYS TO WORK IN TIGHT JOB SITES

Case Construction Equipment is launching a sprawling lineup of new and enhanced machines that will help utility teams and other contractors work more productively.

46 DOOSAN BOBCAT SHOWCASES ITS VISION OF JOB SITE OF FUTURE

The company shared several examples of commercialized products, recent concept products and innovation advancements that demonstrate a significant shift in functionality and capabilities.

50 HD HYUNDAI WINS CES INNOVATION AWARD FOR SECOND STRAIGHT YEAR

HD Hyundai has once again won the CES 2024 Innovation Awards, following its wins in 2023. The consecutive wins underscore the company’s potential and competence in producing next-generation technologies to serve future humanity.

54 GM, KOMATSU COLLABORATE TO DEVELOP 930E ELECTRIC TRUCK

GM and Komatsu will co-develop a hydrogen fuel cell power module for Komatsu’s 930E electric drive mining truck.

58 THREE KEY ADVANCEMENTS CHANGING THE INDUSTRY

60 PERKINS JOINING OTHER FIRMS TO LEAD DEMONSTRATION OF HYDROGEN HYBRID POWER SOLUTIONS

62 CATERPILLAR VALIDATES RAJANT WIRELESS SOLUTION WITH CAT MINESTAR COMMAND FOR HAULING

62 LEICA GEOSYSTEMS BRINGS LEICA BLK2GO PULSE TO MARKET

64 TRIMBLE LAUNCHES NEW IONOGUARD TECHNOLOGY TO MITIGATE COSTLY GNSS INTERRUPTIONS

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AED Gathers in Las Vegas for Annual Summit/CONDEX

Kirby-Smith Machinery’s Ed Kirby, chairman; John Arapidis, president; and JD Young, CFO, were in Las Vegas for the AED Summit.

The Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) convened for the group’s annual summit/CONDEX at the Mirage in Las Vegas Jan. 16 to 18, 2024.

In addition to networking, equipment dealers, manufacturers and service providers could attend seminars, fundraise and see what’s new in the industry. With seminar topics that included discussions on AI, data, hiring military vets, automation, taxes, and so much more, there was something for everyone.

To close out day one, there was a Women in Equipment Reception, which offered the perfect venue to network with peers and make connections. This event was followed by the AED Foundation’s Annual Fundraising Gala and Live Auction, presented by Ritchie Bros. Both live and silent auctions gave everyone a chance to win an item and raise money for the foundation.

On the final evening, a keynote dinner and conversation with General James Mattis was hosted by PEAC Solutions. Mattis served as the 26th Secretary of Defense of the United States and made history by securing special permission from Congress to lead the Pentagon, sooner than he was eligible.

For more information, visit aednet.org.  CEG

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Okada Demolition Attachments’ Claudio Calzado (L), vice president of sales, and Mike McFarthing, regional manager, eastern Canada, were on hand to discuss the company’s offerings.

At the Terex Franna booth are Chris Crews (L), regional sales manager of Terex Cranes, and Josh Lawrence, regional sales manager of Terex Cranes. Terex Franna is the newest addition to the Terex Crane family.

(L-R) bidadoo Auction representatives Andy Barnum, Loren Carlson and Seth LaMar touted the company’s two marketplace options — No-Reserve Auctions and 24/7 Buy-It-Now Marketplace at AED CONDEX.

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Flory Industries, Caterpillar, Holt of California Collaborate for Prototype

Caterpillar Inc. announced the launch of a prototype demonstration project for a battery-powered field elevator with Flory Industries, a global leader in the production of nut-harvesting equipment.

Supported by Holt of California, the local Cat dealer, the prototype will demonstrate how a 600-volt battery-powered powertrain can deliver the performance, reliability and durability currently provided in this application by a conventional 74-hp diesel engine while reducing maintenance and operating with zero tailpipe emissions.

The project is the first presentation of a prototype machine by a third-party original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) using Caterpillar’s battery-powered solution.

It also will leverage Caterpillar’s expertise in evaluating system requirements; optimizing system architectures; managing system controls development, calibration and verification; and performing final system validation.

Holt of California will apply its specific knowledge of Flory’s equipment architecture and duty cycles to provide day-to-day engineering, integration and testing support.

The electrified powertrain will feature Caterpillar’s new prototype battery, which uses lithium-ion technology and features a modular design to boost performance while minimizing packaging. Engineers will integrate the batteries with inverters, motors, electronic controls, digital services and other critical technologies in a power-dense solution that addresses common user concerns while demonstrating the numerous benefits.

Flory engineers will coordinate the demonstration project from the Flory Industries’ headquarters and development center in Salida,

Flory is scheduled for the second quarter of 2024, with pilot units available for customers in 2025 and full production expected in 2026.

Powering a Better World

Starting in 2002, Flory has specified Cat diesel engines for powered equipment in its fleet of agricultural equipment. The company currently uses U.S. EPA Tier IV Final Cat engines for self-propelled harvesters, shuttle trucks, elevators and brush shredders.

“Our customers have an intense, compressed timeline for harvesting, and they expect our machinery to work as hard as they do,” said Todd Wille, president and COO of Flory.

“We’ve relied on Holt of California and Cat engines to supply superior power performance for more than two decades, which is why we’ve decided to collaborate with them on a system that anticipates the increasing requirements for lower-carbon applications in agriculture without sacrificing productivity.”

David Leinfelder, industrial engine sales engineer at Holt of California, explained: “Flory is a recognized leader in nut harvesting equipment, with satisfied customers around the globe from California’s Central Valley to Chile, Spain and Australia. We share a common culture that prioritizes engineering excellence and customer service, which makes Flory ideal for demonstrating Caterpillar’s first battery application with a third-party OEM.”

“Like Caterpillar, Flory is a forward-thinking OEM leading its customers through the energy transition,” said Steve Ferguson, Caterpillar senior vice president of the Industrial Power Systems Division. “Their deep roots in heavy-duty agriculture machinery and commitment to superior performance make them ideal collaborators as our electrification capabilities gain further momentum across the industry.”

ABC: Final Rule Will Create Confusion

“By undermining the flexible, independent work for millions of Americans, President Joe Biden’s DOL is choosing to move forward with a final rule that creates an ambiguous and difficult-to-interpret standard for determining independent contractor status,” said Brubeck. “Under the rule’s multifactor test, employers will now be forced to guess which factors should be given the greatest weight in making the determination. Instead of promoting much-needed economic growth and protecting legitimate independent contractors, the final rule will result in more confusion and expensive, time-consuming, unnecessary and often frivolous litigation, as both employers and workers will not understand who qualifies as an independent contractor.

“Legitimate independent contractors are a vital part of the construction industry...”

Ben

Brubeck

Labor and State Affairs

Caterpillar and Flory will showcase their capabilities in the South Exhibits at the 2024 World Ag Expo in Tulare,

Located in booth JK1, Caterpillar and its Customer Solutions Team will be on hand to speak with OEMs on the multiple pathways to manage the energy transition by offering options for continuing with diesel engines, repowering diesel-powered machinery already in the field with electrified powertrains, and ordering equipment with factoryinstalled electrified systems. Flory will present its lineup in booths N18-N22. For more information, visit caterpil-

“Regrettably, the confusion and uncertainty resulting from the final rule will cause workers who have long been properly classified as independent contractors in the construction industry to lose opportunities for work,” said Brubeck. “Legitimate independent contractors are a vital part of the construction industry, providing specialized skills, entrepreneurial opportunities and stability during fluctuations of work common to the industry. They play an important role for large and small contractors, delivering construction projects safely, on time and on budget for their government and private customers. This move will jeopardize the ability of construction firms to continue the industry’s longstanding practice of utilizing legitimate independent contractors.”

ABC strongly supported the 2021 final rule, which simplifies and clarifies the factors for determining when a worker is an independent contractor versus an employee under the FLSA. The Biden DOL froze and then rescinded the 2021 rule over the opposition of ABC and other industry associations.

In March 2021, ABC, its Southeast Texas chapter and the Coalition for Workforce Innovation filed suit against the DOL, which remains pending. In March 2022, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas dealt a blow to the Biden administration’s efforts to delay and rescind the 2021 independent contractor final rule in that case. Under a decision applauded by ABC, the ABC-supported rule went into effect as scheduled on March 8, 2021. In October 2022, the DOL announced a new proposed rule to rescind and replace the 2021 final rule and ABC submitted comments in opposition on Dec. 13.

For more information, visit abc.org. 

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Ring Power, James Roe Gear Up for 2024 INDY NXT Season

Buckle up, racing fans! Irish phenom James Roe and Ring Power Corporation, the premier Cat dealer in north and central Florida, announced their continued partnership for the 2024 INDY NXT by Firestone season.

This dynamic duo is back for another year of high-octane action, fueled by a shared passion for excellence and a relentless pursuit of victory.

“I’m incredibly grateful for Ring Power’s unwavering support,” said Roe. “Their dedication to pushing boundaries, both on and off the track, has been instrumental in my journey. This partnership isn’t just about sponsorships; it’s about a shared passion for exceeding expectations and achieving the impossible together.”

David Alban, president of Ring Power, echoed Roe’s sentiment.

“Continuing our partnership with James isn’t just about supporting a talented driver; it’s about aligning ourselves with the same values that drive Ring Power forward. His relentless pursuit of excellence, commitment, teamwork, integrity and unwavering focus on safety are the cornerstones of our company culture.

“We see James’s passion in every lap, and it mirrors our commitment to delivering

peak performance in everything we do.”

In 2023, Roe showcased his talent and dedication to his craft — with 10 top-ten finishes, including his first INDY NXT podium on the hallowed grounds of the

His success during the 2023 season demonstrated his ability to learn, adapt and conquer new challenges.

Building on this strong foundation, Roe is

poised for a break-out season in 2024 as he returns to pilot the No. 29 Topcon Dallara for the Andretti INDY NXT team.

The partnership between Ring Power and Roe extends far beyond the racetrack. Both parties share a deep-rooted passion for innovation and technology, constantly striving to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Ring Power leverages cutting-edge data analysis and advancements to optimize job site safety, equipment performance and productivity for its customers. This dedication to progress resonates with Roe’s relentless pursuit of excellence on the track, where every millisecond and strategic decision can make the difference between victory and defeat.

“At Ring Power, we believe in harnessing the power of technology to achieve optimal results,” said Alban. “It’s this shared commitment to pushing boundaries and embracing the latest advancements that truly cements the synergy between James Roe and Ring Power. We’re both constantly striving to be the best, and together, we’re unstoppable.”

The Ring Power logo will continue to be proudly displayed on the No. 29 livery, a symbol of unwavering support and a shared vision for success. 

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The Ring Power logo will continue to be proudly displayed on the No. 29 livery, a symbol of unwavering support and a shared vision for success.

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ABC: Construction Adds Nearly 12,000 Jobs in December 2023

The construction industry added 17,000 jobs on net in December, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has grown by 197,000 jobs, an increase of 2.5 percent.

In December, nonresidential construction employment increased by 11,900 positions on net, with growth in 2 of the 3 subcategories. Nonresidential building added 8,100 positions, while nonresidential specialty trade added 4,300 jobs on net. Heavy and civil engineering lost 500 jobs.

The construction unemployment rate fell to 4.4 percent in December. Unemployment across all industries remained unchanged at 3.7 percent.

“Despite strong construction industry employment growth, today’s jobs report was highly contradictory,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu. “On one hand, economywide payroll employment expanded faster than expected in December, and the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.7 percent, close to the lowest level in over a half a century. Construction employment increased for the ninth consecutive month, with the nonresidential segment adding jobs at a particularly rapid pace.

“On the other hand, the labor force shrank by 676,000 persons in December, the largest decline since early 2021,” said Basu. “Wage growth also accelerated, with average hourly earnings up 4.1 percent year over year across all industries. That’s faster than expected and a level not consistent with a return to 2 percent inflation. Construction industry earnings have increased at an even faster rate over the past year.

“This is only one month’s data and could contain significant statistical noise,” said Basu. “That said, the combination of faster wage growth and a smaller labor force suggests that interest rates could remain higher for longer.”

For more information, visit www.abc.org. 

LiuGong North America Names Hamre Equipment as Dealer

LiuGong North America welcomed Hamre Equipment to its dealer network.

Hamre Equipment also has international roots, as company CEO Lee Hamre met AmeraMex International in Mexico when Hamre Equipment worked to expand into international markets. AmeraMex International has three business units: Hamre Equipment Inc., Hamre Heavy Haul and Hamre Parts & Service.

After starting as a dealer of forklifts and compact truck loaders, Hamre Equipment began adding construction equipment to its range of offerings. It serves the industrial construction, intermodal, sales, forestry and transportation industries.

Hamre Equipment President Brian Hamre noted the opportunity to join the LiuGong dealer network has come in two stages, starting in the material handling equipment space six months ago and adding construction equipment products two months ago. A cus-

tomer has already acquired a medium-size LiuGong wheel loader from Hamre.

“It’s pretty fresh, but we’re happy to add LiuGong products to our dealership,” Brian Hamre said. “We’re just getting our feet into it. We’ve had some good acceptance on the forklift side in the Northern California market. Now that we’ve added the construction equipment side, we’re just now ramping that up to get noticed.”

Andrew Ryan, president, LiuGong North America, hailed the Hamre group’s longtime standing within the region.

“We’ve added the Hamre group in Northern California, a longstanding equipment dealership network with a really strong forklift presence in that part of the world. We’re excited to have them as part of the LiuGong team,” Ryan said.

“The Hamre group has great history with material handling equipment,” added Jared Ward, vice president, Material Handling, LiuGong North America. “We look forward to growing with them as they join the LiuGong family.”

For more information, visit www.liugongna.com/. 

Prinoth Announces New Dealer Partnerships in Western U.S.

Prinoth Crawler Carriers announced new dealer partnerships in the western part of the United States.

In early 2023, both Coastline Equipment (Southern California and Nevanda) and Western States CAT (Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Oregon and Washington), became part of the Prinoth family.

In the fall of 2023, Papé Machinery (Northern California, Oregon, Washingon and Hawaii) also joined the Prinoth Crawler Carrier group.

Western States

Western States Equipment Company has a long legacy for providing quality equipment and excellent service to customers. Twenty-three years after its original inception in the early 1900’s, Western States applied for and was awarded the Caterpillar dealership service area for southern Idaho.

Western States Equipment has a proud history of acquisition and growth. What began as four service branches has grown into a much larger, award-winning organization with 17 general line and truck engine branches, and 15 Cat Rental Stores.

It will be responsible for Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, regions of Oregon and Washington.

Papé Machinery

Papé Machinery offers construction and forestry equipment for John Deere and currently operates just under 30 branches located in different western U.S. states. It provides equipment in many industries including general construction, power electric, oil and gas, firefighting and rescue and forestry.

“We are extremely excited to welcome these three industry stalwart to our dealer group. With their respective footprints and driven sales organizations, we feel confident that these new relationships will enhance our western foothold and brand presence tremendously. All threee of these companies are well-established distributors and have extensive knowledge of their dedicated markets. That should reflect in our crawler carriers sales and rental opportunities,” said Jody Beasley, VP of sales of Prinoth. For more information, visit www.prinoth.com. 

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World of Concrete 2024 Features DEVELON’s Excavator Trio

DEVELON showcased its three excavators at World of Concrete in Las Vegas, which was held Jan. 23 to 25, 2024.

The DX42-7 mini-excavator, DX225LC-7X crawler excavator and DX140W-7 wheel excavator were on on display. DEVELON staff were available to help visitors explore each machine’s features.

“DEVELON is excited to exhibit at World of Concrete, especially as the event celebrates 50 years in 2024,” said Jacob Sherman, product and dealer marketing manager DEVELON. “This trade show gives us a chance to promote our new brand and innovative products that help customers take on their biggest job site challenges.”

DX42-7 Mini-Excavator

The conventional tail swing DEVELON DX42-7 miniexcavator is ideally suited for navigating tight, congested job sites and urban areas. Part of the next-generation -7 Series mini excavator lineup, the DX42-7 offers such impressive features as fast cycle times, efficient torquelimiting piston pumps that respond to load demands, and a larger counterweight for improved balance and durability. The machine comes equipped with a standard thumbready arm.

Two cabin options are available: open canopy and enclosed cab configuration. Enclosed cab models come with standard heating and air conditioning and hands-free

Bluetooth audio. Operators have an improved view of the job site due to a framed full-glass door, an optional rearview camera and high-illumination LED lamps to see the work group.

As with all -7 Series mini-excavators, a powerful telematics system is standard. DEVELON Fleet Management system monitors the machine’s location, health and productivity from a user-friendly website or mobile app.

DX225LC-7X Crawler Excavator

The DX225LC-7X is the first electronically controlled crawler excavator from DEVELON. The system enables advanced machine guidance and machine control systems — including 2D grading for accurate earthmoving and grading work. The DX225LC-7X offers superior hydraulics and a strong workgroup to deliver ample power and durability to the arm and bucket, maximizing lifting capability.

improved heating and cooling with an optional heated/cooled seat, easy-to-use joystick controls, a rearview camera, Smart Touch screen and optional 360-degree around view monitor (AVM) camera system.

DX140W-7 Wheel Excavator

Designed for demanding tasks, the DX140W-7 wheel excavator delivers powerful digging and maneuverability when working on bridges and roadways or in urban areas. The machine has a balance of power and fuel efficiency, along with bestin-class comfort features, intelligent controls and smart machine functionality. It can be configured with a front dozer blade and independent rear outriggers or four independent outriggers.

An optional dozer blade and the standard counterweight design provide strength and stability. Operators also can activate the tiltrotator mode for enhanced precision when using a tiltrotator accessory. Added comfort features include

Comfort features include automotive-style heating and air conditioning, improved floorspace and excellent visibility from the spacious cab. A rearview camera is standard and an optional heated/cooled seat is available. The standard DEVELON Fleet Management system monitors the excavator’s health and maintenance schedule to help keep it running at peak performance.

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SCA Announces Jan Prusinski as Its Next Board President

As an industry leader in cement, concrete, soil and byproduct stabilization, and pavements, Prusinski has led U.S. and state organizations in a wide range of programs to promote and advocate for the use of slag cement and other supplementary cementitious materials in concrete construction. In his current role, he works as the vice president of marketing at the Skyway Cement Company, a subsidiary of Eagle Materials.

“I am very excited to begin serving as SCA’s President,” said Prusinski. “The Slag Cement Association represents 95 percent of all slag cement producers and suppliers in the United States and performs an integral role as the leading advocate for the use of slag cement in improving the strength, durability and sustainability of concrete in the built environment.”

Lori Tiefenthaler (Heidelberg Materials) concluded her two-year term as SCA President at the end of December of last year. As President, Tiefenthaler hosted SCA’s inaugural and second annual Slag Cement Schools, oversaw the development of Slag Cement University, and awarded more than 30 concrete projects for their use of slag cement during the Slag Cement in Sustainable Concrete Awards.

“It has been an honor to serve as SCA’s President over these last two years,” said Tiefenthaler. “Slag is an exceptional product that the market continues to demand with volumes up over 5 percent in 2023. It has also been great to see our members expand production and announce new slag cement projects for 2024.” For more information, visit www.slagcement.org. 

Project Creates Alternative Route, Bridges in San Marcos

The newly constructed loop runs east of I-35 from south of Kyle to south of San Marcos.

“There were many who doubted this project would ever be built,” said Hays County Commissioner Debbie Ingalsbe. “The first discussions happened in the 1960s.”

Webber LLC, which began construction on March 1, 2022, built a 6.5 mi. road (one lane in each direction) that connects the middle and south sections, added 10-ft. shoulders from SH 80 to I-35 and a bridge over SH 21 and another over the railroad.

Loop Construction

The loop is based on an asphalt road surface.

“These decisions are made during high-level preliminary engineering meetings when we evaluate the project’s needs, costs and lifecycle considerations,” said Willie Semora, TxDOT’s South Travis Area Engineer. “It’s not out of the ordinary for a roadway with FM 110’s character to be an asphalt surface. The construction materials and techniques designed into FM 110 are standard for the Central Texas region.There were very few traffic issues associated with the construction.”

“Given FM 110 was a green field [new ROW] project, there was very little need to manage traffic,” said Semora. “Traffic control plans were only used at SH 21 while building the bridge structure, SH 80 while making the final connection and Yarrington Road where we made the connection to the existing Yarrington Road. The traffic control plans worked well and achieved our goal to maintain safety within the work zone.”

The loop was opened to traffic in late December 2023. The remaining work consists of clean-up efforts.

“During construction, the team worked hard to manage utility impacts and site conditions,” said Semora. “Given this was a green field project, utilities were minimal. There were some impacts and TxDOT worked hard to coordinate and manage clearance. Also, with the severe drought conditions we experienced during the summer of 2023, soils in the

region challenged our teams to provide high quality projects. Lastly, managing the construction and interaction of the project at the SH 80, SH 21 and I-35 connections were a big challenge, as well as coordinating the SH 21 overpass construction with the airport.”

The construction of FM 110 was completed seven weeks ahead of schedule.

“As with most projects, there were some utility challenges,” said Semora, “but TxDOT and Webber met those head on and worked quickly to have them relocated and mitigate their impact. TxDOT has a great relationship with all our construction partners. Webber worked diligently with the TxDOT staff to address needs and solve challenges daily.”

The new section of the loop was mainly constructed from south to north to link the two existing sections.

“In general, TxDOT always prepares the right-of-way, makes the necessary cuts and fills, builds the drainage infrastructure, builds the road base and then places the final paving and safety features you see on the surface,” said Semora. “A good amount of the excess excavated material was used onsite as a recycled product for earth fill and select fill.”

Approximately 53,000 cu. yds. of material excavated by Weber crews.

“Existing vegetation and trees were cleared as needed within the new right-of-way for construction of the improvements,” said Semora, who noted that the new lanes are based on 2 ft. of embankment, 8-in. flexbase, 4-in. TY B HMA, 1.5in. TY D HMA and 1-in. TOM.

There are shoulders on either side of the loop. Drainage and underground infrastructure were installed ahead of the paving crews.

Equipment operators used many different pieces of iron, including cranes, dozers, loaders, rollers, motor graders, man lifts and many other vehicles typically found on a road project.

Two bridges were constructed — one 0.76 mi. long and the other .0.33 mi. long — along with two ramps. Prefabricated concrete and steel beams and other elements were used to build the bridges.

(All photos courtesy of TxDOT.) LOOP from page 1

“The bridges generally took the duration of the project from foundation all the way up to the final traffic rail to complete,” said Semora.

To build the bridges, crews used cranes, drill rigs, pump trucks, screeds, safety lines and other pieces of equipment.

Webber built 13.2 mi. of shoulders. The plan of attack was based on surveying, prepping the ROW, stake limits, the construction of roads and bridges and then surveying and marking out the location of striping, roadway and shoulders.

It took 440 days to install the shoulders, which were built using survey equipment, loaders, a road grader, skid steer and striping rig.

TxDOT’s team included Assistant Area Engineer Mark Baumann, Senior Project Manager Mike Harlin, Project Manager Todd McBride, Construction Engineer Camila Milon and RSH&H serving as the inspection team.

“As with all our projects the TxDOT team works cohesively to deliver projects in a safe and efficient manner,” said Semora. “Crews worked tirelessly through all types of weather and the heat to achieve the final product. We are pleased with the results and are grateful for their dedication and hours worked on this project to fruition.”

The amounts of new materials brought in have not been finalized.

Webber brought in subcontractors as needed.

Timely and efficient maintenance was essential to meeting construction benchmarks.

“Webber ensured that everyday wear and tear repairs were dealt with rapidly, and that routine maintenance was taken care of to ensure timely construction,” said Semora.

Project Background

“Hays County remains one of the fastest growing areas in the country,” said Antonio Lujan, a TxDOT PIO of the Austin District. “The exponential growth has increased traffic in the San Marcos and Kyle communities. The FM 110 loop serves as an alternative to I-35, while providing access for new development and easing congestion in this fast-growing area. With an increased population, I-35 has seen a rise in traffic going south from Kyle to San Antonio, and FM 110 will offer an alternative to help alleviate the congestion on the interstate.”

Construction began in March 2022.

Hays County covered the cost of the project development and right-of-way purchases, while TxDOT financed the construction of the new road and infrastructure. The FM 110 North project was the last of three projects to complete the loop.

The North project was designed by LJA Engineering Inc.

“Hays County worked hard to balance the roadway’s new alignment with required right of way,” said Semora. “As with most projects, the engineers worked hard to ensure that the new alignment met our design and safety criteria while balancing the impacts to surrounding property. Management of new utilities and developments were also a challenge given the region’s fast-paced growth.”

Asked what the lifespan of the new road and bridge infrastructure, Semora replied: “TxDOT does not use a specific lifespan value. We design roadways to achieve a high level of mobility for the foreseeable future given the assumed growth rates. It’s important to note that FM 110 was built to only half of its ultimate forecast, including a plan to add future overpasses.”  CEG

The FM 110 loop is located on the eastern edge of San Marcos and Hays County and connects I-35 at McCarty Lane on the south side of the city with Yarrington Road at I-35 on the city’s north end.

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Wirtgen W 220 XFi Offers Broader Spectrum of Performance

Equipped with an efficient John Deere engine and multiple features for the active protection of the environment, the Wirtgen W 220 XFi cold milling machine combines sustainability and productivity.

In all uses, from surface layer rehabilitation to complete asphalt removal, the carbon intensity is low and the milling performance as high as usual. Plus, in automatic mode, Mill Assist selects the operating strategy with the most favorable balance between milling performance and operating costs.

The Multiple Cutting System for milling widths between 7 ft. 3 in. to 12 ft. 6 in. makes it easy to quickly switch between milling drums and units. The machines are available around the world in countries that follow the EU Stage

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Engine Technology From John Deere, Combined With 2-Speed Powershift Transmission

This large milling machine from the “Xtended F-Series” with a standard working width of 7 ft. 3 in. comes equipped with the latest and currently most environmentally friendly engine technology. The 18 L (1,100 cu in) John Deere JD18L engine provides up its maximum power of 840 hp even at only 1,500 rpm. It has been specially designed for cold milling, with high torque under all load conditions. Due to the dual shift transmission, the high torque can be used at low rpm for optimal milling performance.

Even at low engine speeds, high milling drum rotation speeds are possible.

The engine meets emissions standards without requiring DEF (diesel exhaust fluid / AdBlue).

Increased Milling Efficiency With Mill Assist

The machine control system Mill Assist increases milling performance while simultaneously reducing diesel and water consumption and pick wear. The system controls engine speed automatically according to the needs of the operator. A wide range of uses are possible, due to the broad range of usable speeds in combination with the dual shift powershift transmission.

At lower speeds, fuel consumption, noise emission and pick wear

can be reduced significantly. The upper speed range makes optimum milling patterns possible at higher area performance rates.

The operator also can select one of three operating strategies: “ECO,” “performance-optimized,” or “milling pattern quality.” This makes it possible, for example, to pre-define the required milling pattern quality incrementally from coarse to very fine at the press of a button.

Digital Assistance Systems Improve Sustainability

The machine control system Mill Assist and the Wirtgen Group Performance Tracker Milling (WPT Milling) assist operating personnel and increase milling efficiency. These systems have already delivered clear proof of

their potential in the other F-series cold milling machines.

With the W 220 XFi, these systems have been further developed to display CO₂ emissions. Both the current emissions and the carbon intensity can be easily viewed on the control screen in relation to milling mass. The automaticallygenerated WPT report also can include the CO₂ emissions of the entire project in addition to other construction-relevant data — an expansion of the data foundation used in jobsite analysis and documentation.

Different construction projects can now be compared in terms of carbon emissions, leading to new conclusions about how to optimize the next job.

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The cold milling machine W 220 XFi from Wirtgen offers high productivity in all use cases and low carbon intensity.

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ACPA Announces 2023 Excellence in Concrete Pavement Award Winners

The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) announced the 31 recipients of its 34th Annual “Excellence in Concrete Pavements” awards, which recognize quality concrete pavements constructed in the United States and Canada. The awards program encourages high-quality workmanship, quality and creativity in concrete pavement projects.

The award-winning projects were paved by 22 different contractors and are located in 12 states or regions represented by ACPA-affiliated chapters and state paving associations. Award winners were recognized during the annual Excellence in Concrete Pavements Awards Program held on Dec. 14, 2023, during ACPA’s 60th annual meeting in Marco Island, Fla. Thirty-five judges volunteered their time to select winners.

Following are the categories and winners for each award:

Concrete Pavement Restoration for Highway, Airfields

• Silver Award — SP 4208-60th 59 CPR; Garvin, Minn. Contractor: Interstate Improvements

• Gold Award — Raleigh-Durham International Airport Runway 5L/23R and Taxiway B Preservation; Raleigh, N.C. Contractor: Zachry Construction Corp.

Concrete Pavement Restoration for Streets, Local Roads

• Silver Award — Concrete Pavement Rehabilitation, East 56th Street; Indianapolis, Ind. Contractor: Milestone Contractors LP

• Gold Award — 2022 Annual Landside Pavement Rehabilitation; Denver, Colo. Contractor: WW Clyde County Roads

• Silver Award — Meade County Road 2 Reconstruction; Meade County, Kan. Contractor: Koss Construction Company

• Gold Award — Bass Rd. Construction, Phases 2 and 3; Allen County, Ind. Contractor: Milestone Contractors LP

Roller Compacted Concrete — Industrial —Commercial

• Silver Award — Spokane International Airport Rail–Truck Transload Facility; Spokane, Wash. Contractor: Peltz Companies Inc.

• Gold Award — C&C Empty Container Yard at Bayport Terminal; Seabrook, Texas Contractor: A.G. Peltz Group LLC

Roller Compacted Concrete (Roadways, Airfields)

• Gold Award — RCC for Red Mountain Expressway; Birmingham, Ala. Contractor: A.G. Peltz Group LLC

Industrial Paving

• Gold Award — Old Dominion Freight Line; Bonner Springs, Kan. Contractor: Emery Sapp & Sons Inc.

Reliever, General Aviation Airports

• Silver Award — Ellsworth Municipal Airport Runway Reconstruction; Ellsworth, Kan. Contractor: Koss Construction Company

• Gold Award — ATW Runway & GA Taxiway Rehabilitation; Appleton International Airport, Wis. Contractor: Vinton Construction Company

Military Airports

• Gold Award — Cannon Air Force Base Reconstruct

Taxiway Mike and Taxiway Delta; Clovis, New Mexico. Contractor: Southwest Concrete Paving Company (SWCP)

Commercial Service Airports

• Silver Award — Rehabilitate Runway 1L-19R Phase 2; Kansas City, Mo. Contractor: Ideker Inc.

• Gold Award — Runway 13R-31L & Taxiway C Phase 1 Reconstruction; Dallas, Texas Contractor: Flatiron

Municipal Streets, Intersections (Less Than 30,000 sq. yds.)

• Silver Award — West 7th and 8th Avenue Concrete Reconstruction, West Homestead, Pa. Contractor: Golden Triangle Construction

• Gold Award — USH 63, Spooner — Hayward (Greenwood Ave. to Poplar St.); Washburn County, Wis. Contractor: Trierweiler Companies

Municipal Streets, Intersections (Greater Than 30,000 sq. yds.)

• Silver Award — Scott County MN CSAH 83; Scott, Minn. Contractor: Shafer Contracting Company Inc.

• Gold Award — Hennepin Ave Downtown Reconstruction; Minneapolis, Minn. Contractor: TiZack Concrete Inc.

Overlays (Streets, Roads)

• Silver Award — Intersection Improvements: Adams Ctr. And Tillman Rd.; Allen County, Ind. Contractor: Milestone Contractors LP

• Gold Award — Cannelburg Road Phases 4 & 5; Daviess County, Ind. Contractor: Milestone Contractors LP

Overlays (Highways)

• Silver Award — Iowa Hwy 3 Accelerated PCC Overlay SP#NHSN-003-1(106) 2R-75; Plymouth County, Iowa. Contractor: Croell Inc.

• Gold Award — Iowa 31 Washta; Cherokee County, Iowa. Contractor: Cedar Valley Corp.

State Roads

• Silver Award — US-287 Eads Passing Lanes; Kiowa County, Colo. Contractor: Castle Rock Construction Company

• Gold Award — US 169; Neosho/Allen Counties, Kan. Contractor: Emery Sapp & Sons Inc.

Urban Arterials & Collectors

• Silver Award — Castle Pines Parkway Reconstruction; Castle Pines, Colo. Contractor: Villalobos Concrete Company

• Gold Award — West Layton Avenue / CTH Y City of Greenfield; Milwaukee County, Wis. Contractor: Vinton Construction Company

Divided Highways (Urban)

• Silver Award — I-44 Pavement Replacement at 744/Mulroy Road; Springfield, Mo. Contractor: Emery Sapp & Sons Inc.

• Gold Award — Gilcrease Expressway; Tulsa, Okla. Contractor: Gilcrease Constructors — Duit Const. Co. Inc.

Divided Highways (Rural)

• Silver Award — I-80 East Bound, Rock Spring — Rawlins; Rock Springs, Wyo. Contractor: WW Clyde

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Hamm Compact Tandem Rollers Ideally Suited for Railroad Jobs

HD CompactLine compact rollers can be used virtually anywhere in the fields of asphalt construction, earthworks and landscaping. What many people don’t realize is that they are also necessary in railroad construction.

In Aarau in Switzerland, the Hamm HD 10C VV tandem roller was used in works to upgrade the switches. In these works, compacting the ballast is an integral part of the pre-compaction process. If a ballast bed is not cleanly compacted and homogenized, this can lead to costly processes further down the line.

Compact tandem rollers can achieve optimum compacting results on ballast layers, frost protection layers and base courses, as well as water-bound road surfaces and asphalt layers. The articulated compact rollers of the HD CompactLine are ideally suited to railroad construction — including the HD 10C VV tandem roller used for the project in Aarau.

Quality of Ballast Bed Is Critical

The condition of the ballast bed upon which the rails are laid is one of the determining factors for the quality of the guideway. The ballast has a whole host of important jobs to fulfill, which require it to have very specific properties. The basic prerequisites: The ballast follows a clearly defined distribution of stone sizes and fulfills various geometric, physical and chemical requirements.

Ideally Suited for Railroad Construction

“The weight of a roller is a major consideration in railroad construction,” explained Jürgen Franzen, foreman of the Rhomberg Sersa Rail Group who are completing the construction works.

“Even from around three metric tons upward, you can see clear differences in the tracks the roller leaves behind. However, the actual problem is hard to see with the naked eye — namely, the graining. This means there are certain fracture points in the ballast. However, the ballast stones need to have certain properties to stick together as required. Too much weight would impair this characteristic. Plus, the compact proportions of the HD 10C VV also make it particularly easy to load onto transport vehicles, so it’s a great option for transporting around.”

Major Time Savings During Operating Hours

The work to upgrade the switches generally take place during normal operation of trains on the adjacent track. In Aarau, the reconstruction work was carried out on a

three-shift rotation. Each work step intertwines with the next and they build on each other. This is important because the rail traffic generally resumes operations immediately after the switches are installed, since closures are kept to an absolute minimum.

Carefully Coordinated Processes for More Efficiency, Safety

The switches were upgraded once the W+ excavation system had excavated, cleaned and reapplied the ballast. While the W+ was doing its thing, the HD 10C VV was compacting the ballast.

The tandem roller with vibrating roller drums provides not only the initial compaction, but also a level surface on which to subsequently lay the sleepers flat. This initial compaction essentially gives a degree of compactness to the deposited material. The ballast here already has a certain sticking quality.

The HD 10C VV compensates for this with compression and vibration. This way, the material fuses together better. Then the mechanical surfacing stage of the switch construction began. After that, it was mechanically tamped to further homogenize the ballast.

“The HD 10C VV has everything I could possibly need to do my job properly. It’s intuitive to operate. It has really impressive visibility and excellent driving and handling characteristics,” said René Neujahr, operator of the Rhomberg Sersa Rail Group.

Jürgen Franzen, foreman of the company completing the construction works, added: “If there’s a raised section in the center beneath a sleeper, caused by an oversight in the compacting stage, that sleeper could crack. That is relatively easily remedied if it is a track sleeper. But the way the switch is here in Aarau means we can’t implicate any other switches. So everything would grind to a halt. You can tamp it, but you would still need to remove the sleeper afterwards and properly refurbish it. Our Hamm roller helps ensure this doesn’t happen.”

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Volvo CE Reaches Agreement to Divest ABG Paver Business

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) and the Ammann Group have reached an agreement whereby Ammann will acquire Volvo CE’s global ABG paver business.

As a result of the planned transaction, the Volvo Group’s operating income will be negatively impacted by approximately SEK 650 M in the fourth quarter of 2023.

The divestment includes the ABG paver production and technology center in Hameln, Germany, and will ensure the availability of the range and full support through the Ammann Group distribution channels and selected Volvo CE dealers.

Volvo CE and the Ammann Group see this as the best way to maintain and develop the long established ABG heritage in the paver business for relevant customers, dealers, suppliers and employees. As a consequence of the divestment, production of Volvo CE compaction equipment in Hameln will be phased out.

In 2022, ABG paver business had revenues amounting to SEK 1,100 M. As part of the divestment process, about 400 people will move from Volvo CE to join the Ammann Group.

The negative earnings effect will be reported in the segment Construction Equipment and be excluded from adjusted operating income. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals. Closing is anticipated in the first half of 2024.  As a consequence of the divestment, production of Volvo CE compaction equipment in Hameln will be phased out.

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Case Construction’s New Machines Help Increase Productivity, Profits

Case Construction Equipment is launching a sprawling lineup of new and enhanced machines that will help utility teams and other contractors work more productively and profitably in the face of ever-evolving jobsite challenges.

This next generation of Case machines was on full display at The Utility Expo in Louisville, Ky., Sept. 26 to 28, 2023.

Highlighting the booth was Case’s re-entry of the wheeled excavator market in North America, its new Construction King backhoe models (center pivot and side shift), enhanced dozers with electrohydraulic (EH) blade control, and a sneak peek of one of its newest electric vehicles (EV), a 2.5 metric ton mini excavator.

“The construction industry faces a unique inflection point with historic levels of government investment, yet a resourceconstrained labor market. That’s why we’re launching the next generation of our swift, smooth, smart machines this year to help contractors get more work done smarter, faster and easier than ever,” said Terry Dolan, vice president, North America, Case Construction Equipment.

To share the benefits of these latest models, Case experts hosted special launch presentations throughout the show.

New E Series Wheeled Excavators

This fall, Case re-enters the wheeled excavator market to help crews who need more maneuverable machines for today’s constricted urban job sites.

them the visibility they need to work safely and efficiently — a critical improvement when digging around active gas lines or an electrical box.

The expanded Case backhoe offering also is compatible with numerous attachments, giving crews a big toolkit for improving productivity, speed and accuracy on highly varied jobs.

Operator-First Improvements Take Dozers to Next Level of Performance, Uptime

Case also showcased its latest round of dozer enhancement to the Case M Series, bringing contractors more precision, reliability and control than ever before, according to the manufacturer.

New electro-hydraulic controls allow the operator — of any skill level — to set steering and shuttle settings to smooth, moderate or aggressive to better dial that machine to their preference, which simultaneously reduce operator fatigue and increase productivity.

With the ability to travel up to 25 mph, the new E Series wheeled excavators give contractors the ability to self-deploy from job site to job site, while minimizing the time and expense involved with transporting by trailer.

Offering the same powerful hydraulic performance and massive attachment flexibility as their steel-track counterparts, these fully featured rubber-tired excavators also offer significantly lower total cost of ownership than machines with a steel track and undercarriage, allowing utilities contractors to improve their bottom line.

“The new Case wheeled excavators bring a whole new dimension to our E Series excavator lineup, offering invaluable benefits in terms of flexibility, performance, efficiency and serviceability,” said Diego Butzke, product manager, North America, Case Construction Equipment. “These five new wheeled models give utility teams the versatility, agility and power they need to take on the toughest jobsite challenges.”

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Another booth highlight for Utility Expo attendees was the new Case Construction King backhoe models — the original two-in-one tool-carrying machines.

Particularly useful for utility crews is the side-shift backhoe, which lets operators shift the boom left or right to give

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“When we set out to make our strong dozer offering even stronger, we did so with an operator-first mindset,” said Jeremy Dulak, product manager, North America, Case Construction Equipment.

“With these latest enhancements, Case M Series dozers are more comfortable, more precise and more intuitive to operate than ever, making it easier for operators to dominate the job site all day long.”

Case Electric Models Meet Changing Needs of Contractors

Because government and municipalities are early adopters of electrification, Case also offered a sneak peek of one of its latest electric models — the CX25EV all-electric mini excavator launching in 2024.

With the same power and performance as diesel-powered machines, new Case EV equipment is easy to charge, transport and service, while providing the additional value of zero on-site emissions, minimal noise and reduced maintenance costs.

“Like all our machines, we designed these new and enhanced models with practical innovation based on contractors’ needs today and where we see the industry evolving,” Dolan said. “We’ve done this so utility teams and construction contractors are best prepared to tackle their toughest jobsite challenges and improve their business with the right machines, with the right attachments, at the right time.”

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Doosan Bobcat Showcases Its Vision

of Job Site of Future With New Tech

During CES’ Media Days event, Doosan Bobcat Inc., a company within Doosan Group, showcased how the company is driving equipment advancements by leveraging emerging technologies.

“We ignited an entire industry 65 years ago with the creation of the compact loader, and today, we are leading the equipment industry into a bold new future,” said Scott Park, Doosan Bobcat CEO and vice chairman.

“Founded on iron, we are reimagining the future of our equipment to give customers more power, performance and control with a focus on connectivity, alternative power sources, autonomous capabilities and more.”

The company shared several examples of commercialized products, recent concept products and innovation advancements that demonstrate a significant shift in functionality and capabilities. Among its latest concept updates and introductions, it unveiled the industry’s first autonomous and electric articulating tractor — the Bobcat AT450X enabled by Agtonomy.

Bobcat established a partnership with Agtonomy, a Silicon Valley-based, ag tech software company, to develop autonomous equipment innovations that increase ag productivity and performance.

“Our mission at Bobcat is to empower people to accomplish more. Through strategic partnerships with companies like Agtonomy, we are committed to advancing our worksite solutions to help solve our customers’ toughest challenges,” Park said. “By combining our proven equipment with the latest technologies, we are reinventing how work gets done.”

ed number of connected machines simultaneously which can yield a positive ROI for owners.

• The machine leverages AI to constantly “learn” and dynamically react to its environment. Through vision-based systems, it can detect known and unknown objects to autostop operation if needed.

• Capable of 24/7 operation, the AT450X can swap batteries when it needs to replenish its energy source. It does this by returning to its home base when its battery is low, switching to a fully charged battery and placing its drained battery back to its charging station.

• Commercialization details will be announced at a later date.

“With our company’s beginnings in agriculture, we have a strong connection to the land and an appreciation for the farmers who work long hours in a wide variety of conditions to feed the world,” said Joel Honeyman, Doosan Bobcat vice president of global innovation.

“As we innovate for the work sites of tomorrow, solutions like the AT450X will help make farming more productive, efficient and sustainable through digital advancements.”

Designed with wheels instead of tracks to optimize battery run time, the RogueX2 also features axial flux motors that give the machine incredible pushing power.

Technology, Sustainable Design of AT450X

The battery-powered AT450X combines Bobcat’s tough and versatile articulating tractor with Agtonomy’s software and embedded-computing technology to support emissionsfree and autonomous operation, thus allowing farmers to automate labor- and time-intensive tasks.

The AT450X is designed to autonomously or remotely carry out critical farm tasks in compact applications, such as vineyards and orchards. Farmers can remotely direct the tractor to execute a wide range of tasks, including mowing, spraying, precision weeding, product and material transport and other labor-intensive activities.

“By digitally transforming the equipment farmers know and trust, we can help them combat the daily challenges they face, such as labor constraints and the ever-increasing demand for sustainable farming practices in specialty crops,” said Tim Bucher, CEO and co-founder of Agtonomy.

“The Bobcat AT450X with Agtonomy’s TeleFarmer technology makes the perfect end-to-end solution for agriculture and other industries allowing both companies to make a positive impact and that is what it is all about.”

Features of AT450X

• To operate, users plot the machine’s mission path via Agtonomy’s mobile application. This allows the end user to easily plan, execute and monitor jobs running on an unlimit-

Evolving Concepts

At CES 2024, Bobcat also is showcasing the next evolution of its RogueX concept loader with the all-electric and autonomous RogueX2. Designed with wheels instead of tracks to optimize battery run time, the RogueX2 also features axial flux motors that give the machine incredible pushing power.

Together, the RogueX and RogueX2 concept loaders have garnered many new patents pending.

“These patents represent more than new features on a machine — they signify how we are breaking rules to define something new,” Honeyman said.

“To build a smarter, more sustainable and connected future, we must ask the questions no one else has thought to ask before and invent new solutions.”

During Media Days, the company also shared updates on its autonomous mower designed to operate with Greenzie software and the all-electric Bobcat S7X skid-steer loader, which was recognized as a CES Innovation Award honoree in two categories.

Among its new concept introductions, Bobcat has commercialized several innovations in the areas of connectivity, electrification and autonomous operation, including its battery-electric excavators, the all-electric Bobcat T7X compact track loader, Bobcat MaxControl remote operation, Bobcat Machine IQ, Features on Demand, among others.

“Invention is not new for our company; it’s how we started and how we continue to evolve,” Park said. “And just as our equipment design has evolved over the past six-plus decades, we are continuing to advance it with new technologies to be smarter, faster, more powerful and more sustainable. We are re-envisioning our solutions through the lens of tomorrow’s jobsite and our customers’ needs.”

For more information, visit bobcat.com. 

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HD Hyundai Wins CES Innovation Award for Second Consecutive Year

HD Hyundai’s three award-winning products and solutions for the CES 2024 Innovation Awards are:

• HD Hyundai XiteSolution: Smart Collision Mitigation with Sensor Fusion, X-Agent (AI-based machine assistance for construction equipment)

• Avikus: NeuBoat Navi (autonomous navigation solution for recreational boats)

The CES Innovation Awards is an annual competition held by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), which honors products with outstanding technologies and innovation. The awards are announced each year ahead of CES, the world’s largest IT and consumer electronics trade show held in Las Vegas.

In its first year being entered in the CES Innovation awards, HD Hyundai XiteSolution won in two categories — Vehicle Tech & Advanced Mobility and Mobile Devices, Accessories & Apps.

HD Hyundai XiteSolution Wins Two Awards

HD Hyundai XiteSolution features Smart Collision Mitigation with Sensor Fusion, which is a system that prevents the risk of job site accidents by automatically stopping the machine when detecting people or objects within a certain range of the excavator.

HD Hyundai XiteSolution is the first construction equipment manufacturer in the world to use fusion technology to supplement a machine’s cameras and radars. Adding fusion technology greatly elevates accuracy in detecting obstacles and distance from equipment compared to machines with a single sensor.

HD Hyundai XiteSolution also features X-Agent, which is an AI-based machine-assistance solution for excavators, wheel loaders, articulated dump trucks and other construction equipment. X-Agent helps advance machine operation and productivity and is created with HD Hyundai’s unmanned automation technology.

This technology self-recognizes and judges equipment information, site environment, and work plan using AI and provides optimized machine operation guidance to the operator. Remote control also is an option with X-Agent for tasks at job sites that are restricted for limited time and space constraints.

Avikus NeuBoat Navi Earns Award

Avikus, an HD Hyundai company that specializes in autonomous ship navigation, won the Innovation Award in 2023 for its NeuBoat product. NeuBoat is an autonomous navigation solution for recreational boats. This year, Avikus won a second consecutive Innovation Award for an updated version of the product known as “NeuBoat Navi,” which includes enhanced AI cognition and control features as well as

Smart Collision Mitigation with Sensor Fusion is a system that prevents the risk of job site accidents by automatically stopping the machine when detecting people or objects within a certain range of the excavator.

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According to HD Hyundai, “It is an honor to be recognized in the CES Innovation Awards with other world-class technology companies as we work to prove our commitment to developing future solutions for land and sea. We will continue to do our best to develop unrivaled technologies that secure our position as a changemaker in the industry.”

HD Hyundai is exhibiting at CES 2024, Jan. 9-12, in booth number 4517 in the Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall. HD Hyundai Vice Chairman and CEO Kisun Chung is a keynote speaker on Jan. 10. Chung will showcase how comprehensive innovation in building smart infrastructure will shape a more sustainable future. The keynote will be given at the Venetian hotel in the Palazzo Ballroom on Level 5.

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Electric Mining Truck...

GM, Komatsu Collaborate to Develop Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered 930E

General Motors and Komatsu will co-develop a hydrogen fuel cell power module for Komatsu’s 930E electric drive mining truck, the world’s best-selling ultra-class haul truck.

GM, a leader in hydrogen fuel cell technology, and Komatsu, a global manufacturer of mining and construction equipment, will jointly design and validate the technology.

Lightweight and quick to refuel, hydrogen fuel cells are ideal for electrifying applications traditionally powered by diesel engines. Hydrogen provides an effective method to package large quantities of energy onboard the vehicle, without compromising payload carrying capacity.

Additionally, fuel cells provide an excellent zero tailpipe emissions solution for vehicles with extreme hauling requirements, like the Komatsu 930E mining truck, with its nominal payload of 320 tons. These vehicles typically operate at a single mine throughout their life, which simplifies the challenges of sizing and deploying an effective hydrogen refueling infrastructure to service the vehicle fleet.

“At GM, we believe fuel cells can play an integral role in a zero-emissions future, helping to electrify heavier-duty applications, beyond passenger vehicles,” said Charlie Freese, executive director of GM’s Global HYDROTEC business.

“Mining trucks are among the largest, most capable vehicles used in any industry, and we believe hydrogen fuel cells are best suited to deliver zero emissions propulsion to these demanding applications.”

Komatsu’s fuel cell-powered mining trucks will provide an additional pathway for decarbonization beyond batterytrolley or battery-static charging solutions, without the need for additional charging infrastructure within mines.

Komatsu has set a target of reducing its global

company’s product offerings, as well as in the company’s facilities and production of its products. Komatsu also works closely with its customers on reducing and eliminating emissions during product use through optimization programs supported by Komatsu technology and service solutions.

GM’s target is to be fully carbon neutral in both products and operations by 2040.

“Finding new ways to power the equipment our customers need to do the vital work of mining and construction is a critical part of our commitment to supporting a more sustainable future,” said Dan Funcannon, vice president of North America engineering and development for Komatsu.

“This is essential work that requires cross-industry collaboration, and we are excited to be working with GM on this important solution for a haulage offering without tailpipe emissions.”

GM and Komatsu intend to test the first prototype HYDROTEC-powered mining vehicle in the mid-2020s at Komatsu’s Arizona Proving Grounds (AZPG) research and development facility. This vehicle will be powered by over 2 megawatts of HYDROTEC power cubes.

GM has been conducting fuel cell research and product development for more than 50 years and is one of the only companies with advanced, homegrown technology platforms for both lithium-ion batteries and hydrogen fuel cells. GM and Komatsu believe these complimentary technologies can help spur the adoption of lower-emission mobility solutions and help other industries beyond passenger vehicles meet their sustainability goals.

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ARTBA Sees Increase in 2024 Transportation Construction

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The association said funding will increase 16 percent to $126 billion this year, up from $108.6 in 2023.

In her annual market outlook, ARTBA’s chief economist, Alison Premo Black, pointed to two factors in the sector’s growth in activity.

“After two years, many of the projects supported by the IIJA are in the construction phase,” she said. “Many states are increasing their own revenues to match federal funds and make additional transportation investments.”

She said states are making the most of a combination of general fund transfers, bond issues, business taxes and other user-fee increases.

ARTBA reported the total value of overall transportation construction work, including highways, will grow 14 percent from $187 billion in 2023 to $214 billion in 2024.

“This is in line with other market indicators, including ARTBA’s analysis of state DOT budgets,” said the association. “State DOTs plan to increase highway and bridge capital spending by 13 percent in fiscal year 2024.”

Contractors Plan to Wait, See AGC members responded to the association’s most recent business outlook survey with mixed reactions.

Citing the challenges contractors face and the types of technology they may or may not embrace this year, AGC’s survey partner Sage said respondents have challenges to overcome.

“Contractors are still struggling … with significant labor shortages … higher interest rates and a supply chain that, while better, is still far from normal,” the survey found.

Stephen Sandherr, association CEO, said 2024 offers “a mixed bag” for construction contractors.

“On one hand, demand for many types of projects should continue to expand and firms will continue to invest in the tools they need to be more efficient,” he said. “Meanwhile, they face significant challenges when it comes to finding workers, coping with rising costs and weathering the impacts of higher interest rates.”

The survey found that the shift in demand for different types of projects is significant. AGC members are less confident about growth prospects this year.

The survey results found respondents most optimistic about a range of public-sector market segments but see less-robust private sector demand.

The Sage-AGC survey found contractors have “tempered” last year’s high expectations for new investments in infrastructure.

“Nowhere did contractors’ expectations for growth in a market segment drop more … than in the highway and street and other transportation construction,” according to AGC.

While a few firms got work because of new federal investments, a growing number have found they’re hamstrung by the federal review process and new Buy America rules.

As a result, the benefits to them from these new federal funds for transportation are actually limited.

“While contractors remain mostly upbeat, their top worries for 2024 include fears about the impacts of higher interest rates on demand for construction,” said AGC.

Members also are worried about what a possible recession would do to the economy. Contractors continue to be concerned about workforce shortages and their impacts on construction prices and schedules, the association reported.

“And they continue to see projects being delayed — sometimes indefinitely — because of rising costs, slower schedules and shrinking demand for finished products.

How Survey Results Shake Out

The survey noted the number of respondents who expect the dollar value of projects to expand is positive again this year for 14 construction categories.

“On balance, contractors remain upbeat about the available dollar value of projects to bid on in 2024,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist.

However, AGC found a smaller share expects the markets they compete in to expand this year.

“The optimism regarding opportunities for most project types is less widespread than it was a year ago,” added Simonson.

The numbers decreased from the 2023 survey for nine project types, increased for six types and remained unchanged for two.

Water and sewer construction received the highest net positive reading, at 32 percent. The category “nosed out” last year’s leaders.

Highway and bridge as well as transit, rail and airport transportation construction saw the highest share in 2023. Federal projects are at 29 percent.

“The highest expectation among predominantly private-sector categories is for power projects, with a net reading of 25 percent,” reports AGC.

Further, nearly two-thirds of survey respondents said projects they were involved with have been postponed or canceled. Almost as many reported projects were postponed or canceled last year and

not rescheduled as did those whose projects were postponed but rescheduled.

The survey found 10 percent have already experienced postponement or cancellation of a project that had been scheduled for the first half of this year.

AGC said only 23 percent of respondents have not had any significant supply-chain problems.

“However, sixty-four percent noted that rising interest rates or financing costs are one of their biggest concerns for 2024,” said the association.

And 63 percent listed insufficient supply of workers or subcontractors and 62 percent are worried about the likelihood of an economic slowdown/recession.

In addition, 58 percent listed rising labor costs (pay, benefits and employer taxes); 56 percent pick worker quality; and 54 percent list materials costs as major concerns.

AGC members said they plan to invest in new technologies as a means of more efficient and productive operations. New or bigger investments in drones, AI tools and offsite production operations are on the books.

Nearly 40 percent of firms say they will either increase their investment in drones (26 percent) or make an initial investment (14 percent).

And 30 percent of firms will make an initial investment (19 percent), or increase their investment (11 percent), in AI.

Finally, almost 30 percent plan to make more use of (21 percent), or start to use (9 percent), offsite production.

“Technology has played an instrumental role in helping construction firms build more efficiently while navigating current challenges,” said Dustin Stephens, Sage vice president of construction and real estate. “In this era of digital transformation, technology serves as a cornerstone for sustained growth and success.”

He noted nearly all firms plan to increase or keep level their investment in software, most likely accounting and project management products.

Close behind is document management software, cited by 36 percent of firms. Also, many firms will continue spending on IT tools designed to streamline accounting, project management and other back-office functions.

“But even as firms make these investments, many worry that they lack the time and personnel to properly implement and train for these new technologies,” found AGC.

Simonson noted that more than twothirds of the respondents expect to add staff, compared to only 10 percent who expect a decrease in worker numbers.

While just under half expect to increase

their headcount by 10 percent or less, nearly one-quarter anticipate larger increases, he said.

“However, seventy-seven percent of respondents report they are having a hard time filling some or all salaried or hourly craft positions,” he added. “The majority expects that hiring will continue to be hard or will become harder.”

Most firms reported that they’d made adjustments last year to attract and retain workers. In fact, 63 percent increased base pay rates more than in 2022, while 25 percent provided incentives or bonuses. And 24 percent of the firms increased their portion of benefit contributions and/or improved employee benefits.

The association concluded 2024 offers “a mixed bag” for construction contractors. And, the association found, firms will continue to invest in the tools they need to be more efficient, productive and profitable.

“Yet contractors are less enthusiastic about most market segments than they were at the start of 2023.”

At the same time, significant challenges in finding workers, coping with rising costs and weathering the impacts of higher interest rates, are unavoidable.

The association concluded that many of the challenges contractors are facing depend on the actions of public officials to address.

“If the Biden administration were to act on Congressionally mandated permitting reforms, many more infrastructure and construction projects would start this year, countering the small impact those investments have had to date,” said Sandherr.

He also hit on the five-to-one funding gap between college-prep programs and career and technical education.

“If public officials would narrow [the gap], more students would be exposed to construction and would likely pursue careers in the field.”

Sandherr said AGC will continue to urge the Biden administration to implement mandated reforms to the federal review and permitting process.

He wants assurance “the federal government no longer serves as the biggest obstacle to its own construction investments.”

The association will be pushing for new funding for construction education and training programs, he added. He wants the programs a part of this year’s Workforce and Innovation Opportunity Act and the Pell Grant reauthorization legislation.

“We are committed to working with policy makers and our members to make sure the conditions are right for firms to be successful in their efforts to improve the nation’s infrastructure, modernize manufacturing and build an even stronger economy,” Sandherr added.  CEG

A Technology REVOLUTION

Three Key Advancements Changing the Industry

Advancements in digital technology and autonomous operations are reshaping the compact equipment industry and how work gets done. Today, many compact construction machines and other jobsite solutions are leaving the factory equipped with wireless information systems, software and sensors designed to make man and machine more productive and efficient.

With these technologies, business owners and contractors have a variety of choices for which types of solutions they incorporate into their operations and at what time they do so. While equipment is advancing in many areas, we see three key areas of focus changing equipment today for the jobsite of the future.

1. Advancing Connectivity

Telematics, remote operating capabilities and software-as-a-service (SaaS) dealer offerings have become commonplace and these solutions continue to improve over time.

At Bobcat Company, operator and machine connectivity is top-of-mind. This has not only pushed us to deliver valuable, new capabilities to our customers, but has also evolved our product ecosystem

Business owners can’t be on every jobsite 24/7 and need an easier and more precise view of what’s going on across their operations. They want to anticipate future needs instead of reacting to current demands. Business owners are increasingly becoming more comfortable with telematics and using data to make smarter, more efficient decisions.

With advancements in telematics, like Bobcat Machine IQ, owners can track equipment performance and operator productivity. Telematics offerings vary by provider, but typically allow equipment owners and operators to manage their fleets from afar as they can receive machine data on their cellphone or computer. Owners and operators can remotely receive fault code notifications and troubleshooting guidance to minimize downtime and maximize productivity. Telematics offerings also can make managing a fleet of connected machines much easier. Some telematics systems, like Machine IQ, allow fleet managers to track their machines’ locations, operation hours, fuel usage and other data.

Remote operation is another form of con-

Telematics offerings typically allow equipment owners and operators to manage their fleets from afar as they can receive machine data on their cellphone or computer.

nectivity that has become an important evolution on many jobsites today. With functionality like Bobcat MaxControl, operators can remotely operate a compatible loader using an app on an iOS smartphone or tablet. This remote operating system is especially helpful when you’re shorthanded on the jobsite, allowing for quick, two-person jobs to be handled by one person. It also helps operators avoid repeated trips in and out of the cab between one or multiple machines. Advanced digital technologies also offer equipment owners access to new features that don’t require a trip to the dealership for installation. Owners of some compact equipment can quickly enable additional features

on their machine as their jobsite needs change.

For example, owners of Bobcat 60- and 70-platform R-Series loaders can easily add select features to their loaders after purchase. Using an app, their dealers can quickly enable Features on Demand, including 2speed travel, high-flow hydraulics, automatic ride control and dual-direction bucket positioning.

2. Options With Alternative Energy Customers today have more challenges to navigate on the jobsite — whether they be government-imposed mandates and regulations or working with clients focused on sus-

see REVOLUTION page 64

With John Deere Connected Support™, your machines are constantly under the watchful eye of both John Deere and your local dealership. Together we can reduce, or even prevent, costly downtime. All of which keeps you up and running, so you can stay connected to your operation and the work you need to do.

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WHILE MANY OFF-HIGHWAY SOLUTIONS supporting the energy transition focus on large scale original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with extensive research and development capabilities, the success of decarbonization initiatives also relies on support for OEMs with more limited resources.

This is why Perkins is collaborating with Equipmake and Loughborough University’s Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering School to develop and produce an advanced multi-fuel “drop-in” hybrid integrated power unit.

Perkins Joining Other Firms to Lead Demonstration of Hydrogen Hybrid Power Solutions

Multiple Approaches to Energy Transition

One size doesn’t fit all in the pursuit of next-generation power solutions, and in addition to this advanced hydrogen hybrid integrated power unit, Perkins is driving numerous initiatives to help customers manage the energy transition to a more sustainable, lower-carbon future. These include:

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The power unit will be able to directly replace its diesel equivalent in terms of power density and response, enabling a wide range of off-highway industrial OEMs, regardless of their size or the application they manufacture, to accelerate their transition to lower-carbon intensity or zero carbon fuels such as hydrogen, methanol, bio-ethanol and other eFuels and harness electrification. The design will support several fuel types with the initial demonstration utilizing hydrogen.

Supported by UK Government funding of £11.14M through the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC), Project Coeus will develop a 7-liter Perkins 1200 Series industrial power unit with hybrid-electric components and advanced controls to enable operation on hydrogen fuel. The 45-250 kW hybrid powertrain system will be configured with factory-installed ECM sensors, radiators, cooling packs, filtration, control systems and aftertreatment hardware in a complete, integrated package that minimizes OEM development timelines and reduces engineering and assembly costs.

The three and a half-year project will be led by Perkins’ global engineering headquarters in Peterborough, UK, with Equipmake providing epowertrain technology and Loughborough University supporting through advanced engine analytics and emissions control.

Project Coeus will see the design, development and manufacture of a multi-fuel “drop-in” hybrid powertrain, which directly replaces existing diesel solutions in off-highway machines and will support the UK and global off-highway industries to deliver reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

“We are pleased to have secured this opportunity to accelerate the development of advanced off-highway power system solutions,” said David Goldspink, Perkins vice president and general manager. “This project will explore, innovate and lead the way to solving some of the key challenges facing the off-highway industry’s energy transition and support the transition towards reduced carbon in this key sector.”

Project Coeus will be supported by funding through the APC which leverages research and engagement to provide insight that drives early-stage R&D, funding that takes proof of concepts to marketability, and strategic insight that drives the industrialization of the best technology types to benefit the UK.

• 48-, 300- and 600-volt lithium-ion battery solutions with modular designs and factory-installed telematics that Perkins is developing to optimize performance and packaging in numerous next-generation off-highway applications.

• EU Stage V and U.S. EPA Tier IV Final industrial diesel engines and industrial open power units (IOPU) that are available today to help OEMs reduce greenhouse gas emissions from their machines.

• A full range of engines that today, without modification, can use a wide range of lower-carbon intensity drop-in fuels such as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and biodiesel. To preserve the performance and integrity of the engine whilst reducing the risk of downtime or failure, fuels must meet the specifications and characteristics described in official Perkins fluids guideline documents found on www.perkins.com.

• Highly configurable integrated, end-to-end diesel-electric hybrid powertrains, suitable for a wide range of off-highway applications.

• Connectivity solutions with hardware reading important engine data, displayed to the customer as timely insights.

• Leading aftermarket capabilities promoting sustainability through improved fuel efficiency and prolonged machine life cycles, such as Perkins Hypercare packages and overhaul kits to full replacement engine solutions.

For more information, visit perkins.com. 

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After extensive testing, Caterpillar Inc. has completed the inhouse validation of Rajant BreadCrumbs, LX5 CA radios, which will enable field trials with this Rajant product and Cat MineStar Command for hauling.

“This validation is a key step to provide additional options for our mining customers when deploying Command for hauling in their operation,” said Sean McGinnis, vice president and general manager of technology and global sales support at Caterpillar. “We greatly appreciate the support from the Rajant team throughout the validation process.”

Rajant Corporation is the leading provider of Kinetic Mesh networking systems, a class of networking utilizing fully autonomous nodes to achieve high performance even under ever-changing conditions. Using its InstaMesh routing technology, Rajant networks provide dynamic network connections in a mobile environment, routing traffic through the best available route as network topology is

Sensor Technology

Located just 20 mi. outside the nation’s capital, the Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge offers a sanctuary to wildlife and a place for people to explore nature.

A battery-powered, zero-emission ECR25 Electric compact excavator and L25 Electric compact wheel loader made by Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) are being used to build a new ADA accessible trail in the refuge.

Construction of the trail supports the conservation mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which manages the National Wildlife Refuge System — a network of 567 refuges across the U.S. that offer access to a host of popular activities while providing vital habitat for thousands of wildlife species.

“We are excited to partner with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on this project to demonstrate Volvo’s commitment to lowering emissions and working to build the future we all want and need,” said Ray Gallant, VP of Product Management and Productivity, Volvo CE.

These are the first pieces of electric heavy equipment to be used on a project by a federal agency. This pilot helps the Service explore ways to minimize its own carbon footprint in natural areas and reduce the

constantly changing.

Rajant’s wireless nodes have multiple radios operating at different frequencies and route traffic through mobile nodes to improve connectivity and throughput in dynamic environments. This approach creates more available radio paths, delivering uninterrupted communications where other solutions have failed. The next step is to validate the solution with Command for hauling in production at a mine site to confirm performance and scalability.

“Achieving Caterpillar validation has always been a critical requirement for Rajant, since our dealer/integrator network frequently gets asked about supporting autonomy,” said Geoff Smith, Rajant executive vice president of global sales and marketing.

“We are very thankful to the entire Caterpillar team for all of their support during this process and look forward to driving new business worldwide for all of our global customers.”

For more information, visit Rajant.com and caterpillar.com. 

Leica Geosystems Brings Leica BLK2GO Pulse to Market for Intuitive Mobile Laser Scanning

emissions produced while maintaining public lands. It also provides Volvo CE valuable feedback on electric equipment performance.

The project supports the Biden-Harris administration’s America the Beautiful initiative to pursue a locally led, and voluntary, nationwide effort to conserve, connect and restore the lands, waters and wildlife upon

which we all depend.

Work was done by a Service Maintenance Action Team that pulls skilled trade employees from various refuges for a short period.

Reducing Air, Noise Pollution

Projects like the one at the Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge give a glimpse of

how electric machines can create a more climate-friendly future for the construction industry.

The L25 Electric compact wheel loader is being used to haul and lay down gravel for a wheelchair-accessible half-mile trail around a pond and to clear brush. The ECR25 Electric compact excavator is digging trenches to improve drainage from the pond and helping to build a viewing platform over the pond.

The Volvo electric machines produce zero emissions and have significantly lower noise levels than diesel machines. These qualities are especially beneficial when working in a natural area like the refuge, which is home to a diverse array of grasslands, wetlands and woods that attract red foxes, painted turtles, osprey, river otters and countless other species.

The project also tested the portable EV ARCTM solar-powered charging system from Beam Global to further reduce fossil fuel involvement on the jobsite. Beam Global is a leader in electric vehicle charging and has partnered with Volvo CE on other projects.

The ECR25 and L25 Electric machines will be commercially available in the United States in early 2022. For more information, visit volvoce.com. 

The BLK2GO PULSE is primarily used for indoor applications such as the creation of 3D digital twins and 2D floor plans.

Caterpillar Validates Rajant Wireless Solution With Cat MineStar Command for Hauling

Caterpillar Inc. has completed the in-house validation of Rajant BreadCrumbs, LX5 CA radios, which will enable field trials with this Rajant product and Cat MineStar Command for hauling.

Quality of Signals

Trimble introduced Trimble IonoGuard, a nextgeneration technology designed to mitigate ionospheric disruptions in positioning and navigation by minimizing performance impacts caused by scintillation or signal noise.

Referred to as solar activity, ionospheric disturbances peak every 11 years. The next major disruption, Solar Cycle 25, is expected to peak between 2024 and 2026.

Ionospheric activity can directly impact the quality of GNSS signals, leading to the degradation of position accuracy. While this type of disturbance has the greatest impact on high precision GNSS users operating around equatorial and high latitude regions, global disruptions are possible during the height of the solar cycle.

Available as a downloadable firmware update on Trimble GNSS receivers utilizing the Trimble ProPoint GNSS positioning engine, IonoGuard leverages the latest developments in Trimble’s high-precision

receiver hardware design and signal tracking to deliver improved positioning performance in challenging environments. This will minimize the probability of a complete

Trimble Launches New IonoGuard Technology to Mitigate Costly GNSS Interruptions

loss of GNSS signals and improve the quality of the signals’ accuracy and integrity.

“IonoGuard is Trimble’s newest innovation on the path to raise the bar on positioning integrity and performance worldwide,” said Stuart Riley, vice president of GNSS technology at Trimble. “It brings our customers closer to uninterrupted and robust positioning data on every project, around the clock. Whether it’s mitigating the impacts of Solar Cycle 25 or another ionospheric event, we’re building advancements into Trimble GNSS technology to deliver accurate and reliable positioning solutions today, tomorrow and beyond.”

Availability

For Trimble’s geospatial, civil construction and OEM GNSS receivers supporting the ProPoint GNSS positioning engine, IonoGuard is a free downloadable firmware update expected to be available in the 4th quarter of 2023 for receivers under warranty.

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

A Technology Revolution

REVOLUTION from page 58

tainable site work. Regardless of the reason, alternative energy solutions have become increasingly important and necessary.

At Bobcat, we are already seeing some customers — municipalities, for example — gravitate toward adoption of electrification thanks to the sustainability value proposition electric machines provide. Other customers may find electric equipment offers them more jobsite versatility.

Producing no emissions, electric machines can offer labor-saving performance and tackle tough jobs on environmentally sensitive worksites or indoors where exhaust is restricted.

However, customers are discovering that these solutions offer much more than just sustainability, like the all-electric Bobcat T7X compact track loader. Operators notice the increased power, instant torque and near silent operation in a package that has 50 percent fewer parts and no hydraulic fluid — true game changers to the customers who have driven it.

Alternative energy solutions will continue to be developed alongside advancements in diesel-power technology. As long as customers face varying jobsite challenges and needs, the compact equipment industry will continue to develop a variety of jobsite solutions.

3. Streamlining Through Autonomous Operations

Autonomous operations may sound intimidating to some, but there are many facets of this functionality that are

already built into our everyday lives even though we may not realize it. For example, if your car can auto-slow or auto-stop if you’re approaching a vehicle too quickly, that's a form of autonomy.

Just like in automotive, an integral piece of autonomous operation is object avoidance. Bobcat recently introduced its concept collision warning and avoidance system, which is designed to assist operators’ jobsite awareness. The technology tracks an objects’ position, direction and speed relative to the machine. This functionality will be made available soon on select Bobcat compact track loader and skidsteer loader products.

Autonomous and semi-autonomous machine operations can help operators monetize output, not just a piece of equipment. This more connected performance also allows savvy business owners to estimate jobs more easily, as actual work is translated to an actual cost. This innovation will also help business owners plan with greater specificity over time since they will have historical data and trends at their fingertips.

Bobcat has several concept machines in development that leverage autonomous operation, including the autonomous zero-turn mower and the concept RogueX compact loader.

Wireless information systems, alternative energy solutions and autonomous operations can create competitive advantages to complete complex tasks efficiently, while giving operators more options for how they conduct their

work. Business owners will be able to make more predictive decisions about what jobs they could take on that present real ROI opportunities for their organization. Of course, the threads that weave these capabilities altogether are connectivity.

As technology progresses, fleet owners can take advantage of autonomous equipment to complete repetitive tasks like basic material movement while reserving their skilled operators for more complex tasks. Because the need for operators — and skilled workers in general — will continue to be in high demand, equipment manufacturers are designing and building equipment that maximizes their productivity without sacrificing performance. In addition, assigning autonomous operations to repetitive tasks could open doors to more complex jobs that may not have been a reality before.

To achieve these advancements over the next several years, a commitment to innovation and stepping into the unknown must take place today. Our industry evolves thanks to those who continue to advance the latest technologies to address the toughest challenges. More than ever, customers expect to see new products, new components, more options and more product launches with emerging technology — and we believe that our industry will continue to meet and even exceed those demands. 

(All photos courtesy of Bobcat.)

Deere Expands Line of P-Tier Compact Wheel Loader Models

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Addressing the needs of customers looking for compact solutions that provide enhanced maneuverability, stability and power, John Deere expands its Performance Tiering offerings with the shift from L-Series to P-Tier for the 244, 324 and 344 compact wheel loader models.

The new P-Tier compact wheel loaders will carry over all L-Series features and will introduce new productivity-enhancing qualities, including standard ride control in base models and optional factory-installed features, including an auto-reversing fan option.

Additional optional features include attachment assist controls, which include integrated electrical (three-pin) controls for attachments and combined creep control and throttle lock.

“As we continue to make the shift from past generation machines to our current generation of Performance Tiering models, we aim to keep the same features our customers know and trust on the L-Series models, with the added benefits of new productivity enhancements only available on the P-Tier machines,” said Luke Gribble, solutions marketing manager, John Deere.

Previously offered as an optional upgrade on L-Series models, ride control is now standard on all P-Tier compact wheel loaders. Ideal for customers moving materials over long distances, or on hard surfaces, ride control cushions boom movements during transport, acting like a shock absorber to help minimize material spillage.

Increasing operator comfort and productivity, this feature is applied with a flip of a switch in the cab and can be set to automatically engage and disengage at a predetermined speed.

In addition, P-Tier compact wheel loaders

continue to feature industry-exclusive Articulation Plus, which enables rear-wheel steering to increase full-turn tipping load and improve maneuverability. This steering system combines 30 degrees of standard articulation with an additional 10 degrees of rearwheel steering. Articulation Plus also provides a significantly higher full-turn tipping load than machines without this feature, as the machine does not need to articulate as much to turn, according to the manufacturer.

This feature results in a tighter turning radius than comparatively sized loaders without Articulation Plus.

Designed to provide increased ease of use for operators when utilizing attachments, the upgraded combined creep control and throttle lock found within the attachment assist controls package allows customers to run their machines with higher RPMs and lower ground speeds with overall fewer manual inputs. An enhanced pause and resume function means that reactivating the feature after a change in direction or switch to neutral is seamless as well.

An additional feature now offered on PTier compact wheel loaders is an optional auto-reversing fan, which is an easy-to-use solution for customers operating on sites with an abundance of debris or dust. This solution is also ideal for applications in agriculture, aggregates and site development.

To increase operator convenience, the fan can be turned on and off from the console in the cab. The operator also can control the fan’s time intervals by holding down the switch, making for an automated convenience during operation, keeping the operator focused on the job at hand.

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

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P-Tier compact wheel loaders continue to feature Articulation Plus, which enables rear-wheel steering to increase full-turn tipping load and improve maneuverability.

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

EMAIL: EDDIE.SIDDIQUI3@GMAIL.COM

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

EMAIL: FARMBOYKJ@HOTMAIL.COM

WANTED (US): LOOKING FOR EITHER A USED, OR NEW GRAPPLE BUCKET, DEMOLITION BUCKET, FORKS WITH GRAPPLE, OR A STANDARD GP BUCKET TO FIT A NEW 2022 CAT 980-14A (OLD MODEL = 980-M) RUBBER TIRED WHEEL LOADER. IT CAN EITHER BE "DIRECT PIN" OR TO FIT A FUSION COUPLER. OUR NEED IS IMMEDIATE. EMAIL:BSCHAAB@AMERICANDND.COM PHONE: 716-984-7566

WANTED (AL): LOOKING TO PURCHASE CAT WHEEL LOADER 936, 950B, 966F AND 980F FOR OUR INVENTORY. IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THEM ARE AVAILABLE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. EMAIL: AHMED@IUKANDCO.COM; PHONE: +923003695360

WANTED: CATERPILLAR M320 EXCAVATOR. LOOKING FOR A MOBILE EXCAVATOR CATERPILLAR M320DSINGLE BOOM, IN WORKING CONDITION, FOR IMMEDIATE PURCHASE. EMAIL: RENATO.NASCIMENTO@ ELEBBRE.COM; PHONE: +5511994602266

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR CAT D10N / D10R CRAWLER DOZER. EMAIL: USEDEQUIPMENTSOURCING@GMAIL.COM PHONE: 281-694-5478

WANTED (US): HITACHI EX400 EXCAVATOR – LOOKING FOR A USED HITACHI EXCAVATOR EX-400 & EX 450 TO PURCHASE ASAP. (RUNNING OR NON-RUNNING MACHINES). EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

WANTED (TX): JOHN DEERE WHEEL LOADERS – LOOKING FOR A JOHN DEERE 544K & 644K TO PURCHASE ASAP WITH HOURS 5000 OR LESS. EMAIL: NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS @GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 281-694-5478

WANTED (US): HYUNDAI HL757-9A WHEEL LOADER – LOOKING TO BUY 2012-2013 WHEEL LOADER OF APPROX. 200 HP (EX:HL757-9A)WITH HOURS LESS THAN 6000. EMAIL: BERTRANDLAZURE @CHARETTETRANSPORT.COM; PHONE: 1-450-691-5151

WANTED (NY): CASE 721F WHEEL LOADER – LOOKING TO BUY 2012-2013 WHEEL LOADER OF APPROX. 200 HP (EX:CASE 721F)WITH HOURS LESS THAN 6000. EMAIL: BERT@MEXUSCAN.COM; PHONE: 1-514-233-5151

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR EXCAVATORS, ALL MODELS. LOOKING TO PURCHASE ANY HEAVY EQUIPMENT LOGGING AGGREGATE TRUCKS IN THE USA

EMAIL:EQUIPMENTPRO22@GMAIL.COM PHONE: 570-423-7631

\WANTED (WORLDWIDE): DOOSAN DX480 EXCAVATORS - WANTED TO BUY USED DOOSAN EXCAVATORS DX480 - DX520 4000-5000HRS. EMAIL: AMERICAUSEDEQUIPMENT@ GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +1-657-236-7399

WANTED (US): ACS INDUSTRIES –BUCKETS, ALL MODELS EMAIL: BEBOMOR2003@YAHOO.COM

WANTED (US): HITACHI EX220 EXCAVATORS – WANT TO BUY USED HITACHI EXCAVATORS EX-220, EX-270, EX-400, AND EX450, ANY CONDITION. EMAIL: EDDIE.SIDDIQUI3@GMAIL.COM

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): HITACHI EX450 EXCAVATORS - NEED TO BUY HITACHI, JOHN DEERE, KOMATSU 300, 400, AND 450 SIZES EXCAVATORS. RUNNING OR NON-RUNNING EXC. EMAIL: USEDEQUIPMENTSOURCING@GMAIL.COM PHONE: 281-694-5478

WANTED (US): KUBOTA B7300HSD TRACTOR W/ 60 INCH MOWER DECK. EMAIL: PRONCALLO@AOL.COM; PHONE: 845-225-7504

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): KOMATSU WA30-2 WHEEL LOADER - LOOKING TO BUY A REAR AXLE FOR A KOMATSU WA30-2. IF YOU HAVE A REAR AXLE PLEASE CONTACT ME @ 6I6/8I3/3642. ALSO INTERESTED IN BUYING COMPLETE RUNNING KOMATSU LOADERS WA40 OR SMALLER. EMAIL:CRAIGBERENS944@GMAIL.COM PHONE: 6I6-813-3642

ALEX LYON & SON AUCTIONEERS

www.lyonauction.com

315-633-2944

• Bushnell, FL

February 3 – 12, 2024

For: 31st Annual Florida Auction

• Online February 11 – 25, 2024

For: Retirement of DW Ford, an Icon of Collectibles

• Online February 18 – 28, 2024

For: One Owner. 70+ Lease Returns, Trucks & more

• Online

February 28 – March 9, 2024

For: Rental Fleet Construction Equipment, Support, & more

• Baltimore, MD

Thurs., March 7, 2024

For: Very Large Late Model Rental Returns Auction

RITCHIE BROS. AUCTIONEERS

www.rbauction.com

402-421-3631

• Los Angeles, CA

February 8 - 9, 2024

• Houston, TX February 13 – 15, 2024

• Tipton, CA February 15 – 16, 2024

• Phoenix, AZ February 16, 2024

• Orlando, FL February 19 – 23, 2024

ALLSURPLUS – A Liquidity Services Marketplace www.allsurplus.com 214-427-1862

• Online

January 19 - 31, 2024

For: Heavy Equipment Auction

• Online January 19 - 31, 2024 For: Heavy Duty Truck Auction

Coming Auctions

AUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL

www.auctionsinternational.com

800-536-1401

• Online

January 18 – February 1, 2024

For: Online Auctions Closing Daily!

BAR NONE AUCTION

www.barnoneauction.com

866-372-1700

• Online

Sat., February 10, 2024 For: Sacramento Equipment Auction

• Online

Fri., February 23, 2024 For: Woodburn Equipment Auction

BIDADOO AUCTIONS www.bidadoo.com 1-877-BIDADOO

• Online

January 30, 2024

• Online February 6, 2024

BIG IRON AUCTIONS www.bigiron.com 800-937-3558

• Online January 31, 2024

• Online February 7, 2024

BRYAN AUCTION CO. www.bryanauction.com 319-283-2345

• Orlando, FL Fri., February 16, 2024 For: IEDA Florida Live Heavy Equipment & Transportation Auction

DEMOTT AUCTION COMPANY

www.demottauction.com 229-985-4565

• Okeechobee, FL

Thurs., February 15, 2024 For: 18th Annual Cane County Auction

HANSEN AUCTION GROUP

www.hansenauctiongroup.com

920-383-1012

• Online

Tues., February 27, 2024

For: Construction, Heavy Trucks & Government

I.R.A.Y. AUCTION

www.iraymn.com

320-968-7230

• Online

Wed., February 28, 2024

For: Heavy Equipment, Truck & Trailer Auction

J.J. KANE AUCTIONEERS www.jjkane.com

855-GO2-KANE

• Online

Tues., January 30, 2024 For: Southeast Region Timed Auction

• Online

Tues., January 30, 2024 For: Dixon, California Auction

JAMES G. MURPHY INC. AUCTIONEERS www.murphyauction.com 425-486-1246

• Online

February 1 - 8, 2024

For: Marysville Heavy Equipment, Contractors Equipment & Vehicles

JEFF MARTIN AUCTIONEERS, INC. www.jeffmartinauctioneers.com

601-450-6200

• Stanton, TX

Tues., January 30, 2024

For: Permian Basin Unreserved Public Auction

• Clayton, IN

Thurs., February 1, 2024

For: Winter Midwest Construction & Farm Equipment Auction

• Kissimmee, FL

February 12 - 15, 2024

For: Annual Winter Public Auction

• Online

Closing February 20, 2024

For: National Online Only Construction, Ag & Transportation Auction

MIEDEMA ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP www.1800lastbid.com 616-538-0367

• Byron Center, MI Tues., February 6, 2024

For: Construction/Heavy Equipment & Snow Removal Auction

PURPLE WAVE AUCTION www.purplewave.com 866-608-9283

• Online

Tues., January 30, 2024

For: Oklahoma Dept. of Wildlife Conservation Auction

• Online

Wed., January 31, 2024

For: Vehicles & Equipment Auction

REBEL AUCTION CO., INC. www.rebelauction.net 800-533-0673

• Hazlehurst, GA Thurs., February 8, 2024

For: Monthly Farm & Construction Equipment Auction

RES AUCTION SERVICES www.RES.bid 833-SOLD-RES

• Wooster, OH Fri., February 2, 2024

For: Commercial Truck & Trailer Consignment Auction

RTI AUCTIONS www.teitsworth.com 585-243-1563

• Online February 6 – 13, 2024

For: February NetAuction; Edition 1

WESTERN CONSTRUCTION AUCTIONS INC. www.wca-online.com 866-731-7760

• Online

Fri., February 9, 2024

For: Multi-Million Dollar Liquidation of Heavy Construction Equipment & more

YODER & FREY

HEAVY EQUIPMENT AUCTIONS www.yoderandfrey.com 419-865-3990

• Kissimmee, FL

February 14 - 16, 2024

For: Annual Florida Auction

Business Calendar

To view our Business Calendar online, go to www.constructionequipmentguide.com.

ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS (AGC)

AGC Events Calendar:

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

• AGC EDGE Building Information Modeling Education Program (https://training.agc.org/course/building-information-modelingeducation-program/)

Dates: Tuesday, February 6, 2024 (12:00 PM) –Thursday, February 29, 2024 (4:00 PM) Online, Virtual Training/Professional Development

• In-House Environmental Managers Meeting (https://www.agc.org/news/2023/11/17/agc-opens-registrationroundtable-discussion-environmental-issues)

Date: Wednesday, February 7, 2024 (9:00 AM) –Wednesday, February 7, 2024 (5:00 PM) Arlington, Virginia Environment

• Two-Part Webinar Series: Workers’ Compensation: Exploring the Basics and Uncovering Advanced Concepts (https://www.agc.org/education/events/two-part-webinar-seriesworkers-compensation-exploring-basics-and-uncoveringadvanced-concepts)

Date: Tuesday, February 13, 2024 (2:00 PM) Online Virtual Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Lean Construction Education Program 2nd Edition - Hybrid (Https://training.agc.org/course/lean-construction-program-2ndedition-hybrid/)

Dates: Tuesday, March 12, 2024 (10:00 AM) –Thursday, March 21, 2024 (4:00 PM) Online, Virtual Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Construction Supervision Fundamentals (Https://training.agc.org/course/construction-supervision-fundamentals/)

Date: Monday, March 18, 2024 (12:30 PM) – Friday, March 22, 2024 (5:30 PM) Online, Virtual Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Building Information Modeling Education Program (https://training.agc.org/course/vbim240401/)

Date: Monday, April 15, 2024 (9:00 AM) –Thursday, April 18, 2024 (5:00 PM) Online Virtual Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Lean Construction Education Program, 2nd edition (https://training.agc.org/course/vlea240501/)

Date: Monday, April 29, 2024 (11:00 AM) –Wednesday, May 15, 2024 (3:00 PM) Online Virtual Training/Professional Development

NATE UNITE (MEMPHIS, TN)

NATE UNITE 2024

Dates: February 19 – 22, 2024 (all day)

Place: Renasant Convention Center Memphis, TN

Are you a NATE member? If so, check out the NATE UNITE CONVENTION!

NATE UNITE is widely regarded as the premier conference and trade show in the diverse tower and communications infrastructure construction, service and maintenance industries focused on safety. The NATE UNITE lineup consists of an impressive array of educational sessions, networking receptions, luncheons, optional courses, and speakers.

Additionally, NATE UNITE’s interactive and vibrant exhibit hall ﬂoor bustles with activity from stakeholders representing every layer of our industry.

Don’t miss out!

Your company will gain tremendous exposure by attending and participating in NATE UNITE 2024!

For more information: Phone: 605/882-5865

Email: nate@natehome.com

NAHB International Builders’ Show 2024

Dates: February 27 – 29, 2024

Place: Las Vegas Convention Center 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Phone: 1-702/892-2855

About IBS: The NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) is the largest annual light construction show in the world. The 2023 Show welcomed nearly 70,000 visitors from more than 100 countries.

Will We See You in VEGAS?

The next big idea. The strategies and trends. The products, connections, and experts you won’t see anywhere else. It’s all at the

in-person show in Las Vegas!

The NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) – the premier, once-ayear event that connects, educates, and improves the residential construction industry – is a hub for new product launches, construction demos, industry thought leader sessions, workshops, panel discussions…and more! The people, products, and knowledge you’ll gain will give you the real ideas and real solutions you need to grow and strengthen your essential business.

See it Here First

IBS Exhibitors launch hundreds of new products and services each year. Leading manufacturers and suppliers share their latest products and answer your questions on the show ﬂoor.

Learn from The Pros

Learn the latest home builder trends to wow your customers. Discover the hottest innovative tips from industry experts.

Connect and Grow

IBS helps you form vital business partnerships. You can connect with and learn from peer professionals who are as passionate about the industry as you are.

For more information, contact IBS 1201 15th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005.

Phone: 202/266-8690

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

(CMAA)

CMAA Focus24

Dates: Sunday, March 10, 2024, to Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Place: Philadelphia Marriott Downtown 1200 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Description: CMAA is a non-proﬁt and non-governmental professional association serving the construction management industry. CMAA Focus24, an in-person and interactive experience, is designed to provide attendees with learning experiences that are valuable to the recipient, relevant to the evolving industry, unique to the profession, and optimal for project and program outcomes.

And we want you to present!

Established in 1982, CMAA sets the standard for managing capital construction projects.

Why join CMAA?

We Set the Standard

Easy access to a wide variety of services and resources that will improve your personal performances, enhance your ﬁrm’s capabilities, and brighten the outlook of the entire construction management profession. CMAA is more than the sum of all these elements though. Like any association, what CMAA is and what CMAA does largely depends on you.

Join CMAA today and set yourself on the path to a brighter future. Raise your CM Career Ceiling to New Heights CCM

BECOME A CERTIFIED CONSTRUCTION MANAGER (CCM) CACM

BECOME a CERTIFIED ASSOCIATE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER (CACM) CMIT

BECOME A CONSTRUCTION MANAGER-In-TRAINING (CMIT)

CMAA Focus 24… RELIABLE. EFFECTIVE. ACCOUNTABLE. LEADERSHIP. Delivering the Future of the Profession. Register Now! (https://www.CMAANET.ORG/Conferences/CMAAFocus24/Registration)

For more information on this event, contact CMAA at 703/3562622.

ABC CONVENTION 2024

Associated Builders and Contractors Convention 2024

DATES: MARCH 13 – 15, 2024

Place: Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center

6000 West Osceola Parkway Kissimmee, Florida

Are You Ready for the Greatest Merit Shop Event of the Year? Celebrating Success. Building Tomorrow.

Members from across the nation return to ABC’s Annual Convention each year to connect, celebrate and advance their businesses with the latest industry, political and technological insights.

ABC

Associated Builders and Contractors

We Help Our Members Develop People Join Now! Member-Driven. Member-Strong. You build communities and shape the industry. We make sure your voice is heard.

Associated Builders and Contractors is a national construction industry trade association representing more than 22,000 members.

Based on the Merit Shop Philosophy, we help our members develop people, win work, and deliver work safely, ethically, and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which they work. The Best of Both Worlds: Turn Your Business Trip into a Vacation! ABC is proud to return to the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida for ABC Convention 2024.

Combining luxury and elegance with a distinctive tropical flair, this four-and-a-half-acre upscale resort is a destination, featuring the Cypress Springs Water Park, the world-class RELACHE Spa, a state-of-the-art fitness center, award-winning fine dining restaurants, energetic pubs and more. It is the ultimate place to network, relax and rejuvenate while experiencing the excitement of ABC’s biggest Merit Shop Celebration of the year. For more information on ABC Convention 2024, go to https://abcconvention.abc.org

Events are subject to change, check websites for updates

Seminar Topics Focus On AI, Data, Hiring, Automation

At the Felling Trailers booth are Patrick Jennisson (L), sales and marketing manager, and Nathan Uphus, sales manager. Felling Trailers is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

Roehrich, dealer recruitment manager of DEVELON was at the AED Summit/CONDEX to talk about the company’s machines.

(L-R): The Thunder Creek team of Steven Ile, regional sales and national accounts manager; Niki Patterson, regional sales manager; Grady Carson, marketing coordinator; and Larry Lea, vice president of sales, with the MTO 690. This multi-tank oil series model offers 690 gal. of fluid capacity with options for DEF, grease and power systems.

Chad

A Bergmann C815 is on display at AED. Bergmann brought four machines including dumpers and a water truck.

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