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Granite Works in Tight Spaces On Mountain Range

By Irwin Rapoport CEG CORRESPONDENT

While Southern California contends with a historic atmospheric river, causing mudslides, crews from Granite Construction are engaged in road repairs and clearing operations caused by previous rock and mudslides in several areas to restore access through the Sequoia National Forest near Kings Canyon National Park (KCNP) in the southern Sierra Nevada mountain range.

The contract was awarded to Granite last August by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and is expected to be completed in June.

“Granite has a long history of partnering with Caltrans District 6 to find innovative solutions to urgent and complex transportation system needs,” said Granite Vice President of Regional Operations Carter Rohrbough.

“There was a total of four major washouts along SR 180 that damaged the integrity of the roadway and blocked access, three of which impacted lanes for travel in both eastbound and westbound directions,” said Alex Aguilera, Caltrans public information officer, District 6.

To date, Granite has completed washout repairs, cleaned and repaired existing culverts, installed new culverts and

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Granite Construction was tasked with making repairs at California’s Kings Canyon National Park in the southern Sierra Nevada after a total of four major washouts along SR 180 damaged the integrity of the roadway and blocked access to the Sequoia National Forest.

Construction contractors are between a rock and a hard place: What the Biden administration’s IIJA has gifted with a hike in construction work, Buy America policies have taken away by making the work much pricier to perform. Construction costs rose almost 3 percent during the first quarter of 2023, and contractors have seen a 50 percent increase over the past two years. That has the transportation industry nervous for the future.

Last year’s National Highway Construction Cost Index (NHCCI) shows it reached “a new all-time high” in the first quarter of 2023. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) reported an increase of 2.7 percent from the last quarter of 2022. During the 2.5-year span, second quarter 2022 grew faster than see POLICY page 48

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8 DEVELON CELEBRATES FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF NEW BRAND NAME

Company officials hosted a special media event on Jan. 17, 2023, in Las Vegas. It was during this event that DEVELON leaders unveiled the new brand for the first time, marking the beginning of a new era.

12 HALF OF STATE CONSTRUCTION JOBLESS RATES DOWN IN DEC. 23

The not seasonally adjusted national construction unemployment rate was unchanged in December 2023 from the previous year, according to a state-by-state analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data released by ABC.

12 ARTBA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES NOW AVAILABLE

The American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s (ARTBA) Foundation is seeking eligible students for its 2024-25 “Lanford Family Transportation Construction Worker Memorial Scholarship Program.”

12 LONGEST-SERVING MEMBER OF IDAHO BOARD OFFICIALLY RETIRES

Jim Kempton, who has served the eight south-central Idaho counties as the District 4 representative on the Idaho Transportation Board since March 2012, announced his retirement at the end January.

15 CONSTRUCTION JOB OPENINGS STAY ELEVATED IN DEC.

The construction industry had 449,000 job openings on the last day of December, according to an ABC analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey.

18 WORLD OF CONCRETE 2024 CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY

World of Concrete recently concluded its 50th anniversary in Las Vegas. The 2024 edition, held Jan. 22-25, 2024, gathered nearly 60,000 registered professionals from various industry sectors, a 23 percent increase from 2023.

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22 DOOSAN ROBOTICS UNVEILS NEW CUTTING-EDGE INNOVATIONS

Doosan Robotics Inc., one of the world’s leading collaborative robot (cobot) manufacturers, is set to revolutionize the robotics industry at CES 2024 with its unveiling of cutting-edge cobots and AI technologies.

AMH CALLS FOR IMPROVED SAFETY IN NON-STANDARD LIFTS

All Material Handling (AMH) believes that too many non-traditional lifts are still taking place using the wrong hoist rings and eyebolts, creating unnecessary safety risks.

42 THUNDER CREEK NAMES EQUIPMENTSHARE AS NEW DEALER IN MISSOURI, OKLAHOMA

Thunder Creek Equipment, a manufacturer of fueling solutions, has introduced EquipmentShare as its new dealer of its product sales and support lineup at locations in Columbia, Mo., and Oklahoma City, Okla.

42 TOPCON ANNOUNCES NEW GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES

The formation of a new global team dedicated to sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) has been announced. It will be led by Michael Gomes as vice president of Global Sustainability and CSR.

44 TMAX 1-11 OFFERS INCREASED PAYLOAD, FUEL EFFICIENCY

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Volvo’s FH Electric, has been selected as International Truck of the Year 2024. In explaining its decision, the jury praised the electric truck’s performance, seamless acceleration, quietness and vibration-free behavior.

45 KENWORTH MAKES NEW ADAS FEATURES AVAILABLE FOR T680

Kenworth recently announced the latest iteration of its Advanced Driver Assistance System is now available for Kenworth T680s. The enhancements are part of the Bendix Fusion system.

45 FONTAINE SPECIALIZED UNVEILS ENHANCEMENTS TO ITS LINEUP

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DEVELON Celebrates First Anniversary of New Brand Name

It’s been one year since the familiar brand of orange construction equipment, formerly known as Doosan construction equipment, was renamed DEVELON.

Under the new brand name, DEVELON is building on its success in North America over the past 30 years and throughout the world for 80 years. It has produced innovative products and solutions that have further solidified its status as a global leader in construction equipment and solutions in the construction industry.

“Early on, DEVELON took a strategic approach to launching the new brand,” said Todd Roecker, vice president of growth initiatives. “We leveraged ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023, helping customers recognize that we were the same company and product line, not a new entity to the North American market. We had a lot of interest and buy-in from dealers and customers. Since then, we’ve had tremendous achievements, including rebranding and expanding our product offerings, growing our dealer network and building on the success of the new brand.

“Another example of our early success was participating in the AEM Celebration of Construction on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. It was there that we joined other leading manufacturing companies to showcase the DEVELON brand and the latest safety features for the construction industry, including our exclusive Transparent Bucket feature.”

Innovative Technologies, Product Line Expansion

Since the transition, DEVELON has introduced innovative technologies to better shape the future of the construction industry and change how work is done. It demonstrated Concept-X2 autonomous construction equipment at ConExpo in March. The company showed safety innovations such as the optional around view monitor (AVM) camera system, object detection technologies and the industry first and only transparent bucket which is standard on all -7 Series 2023 and newer wheel loader models. Efforts also have been focused on advancing sustainable development through alternative energy sources of power for construction equipment like mini excavators.

The company also increased its product offering, adding a second dozer model: the DD130. It expanded its mini excavator lineup with the DX42-7, DX62R-7 and DX63-7. In 2024, DEVELON will launch its first compact track loader.

“By growing our construction equipment offering quickly and efficiently in North America, we can now be a full-line, single-source provider for our dealers and customers,” said Roecker. “Because of this expansion, we have established a stronger presence in the construction industry and look forward to continuing this momentum in the years to come.”

Increased Trade Show Participation

Due to the success at ConExpo, DEVELON is

Another result of DEVELON’s rebrand and growing industry presence is the expansion of its dealer network to more than 200 locations in the United States and Canada — a new pinnacle for DEVELON dealership locations.

increasing its participation in industry-wide trade shows as well as other local and regional shows this year. The company is exhibiting at World of Concrete and The American Rental Association (ARA) Show. DEVELON also will be making its debut at World of Asphalt in March and Equip Exposition in October.

DEVELON had a larger presence at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Jan. 9–12, showing full-size autonomous equipment prototypes for the first time in North America. The company also focused on promoting equipment that can create a safer job site and environment for customers.

“Trade shows are an important way to get our brand out there, where we can tell our own story the way we want it to be told,” said Roecker. “They open up opportunities to show off new products and innovations and reach new customers who are working in various applications that our company is interested in exploring.”

Growing Dealer Network

“Every dealer worked hard on converting their dealerships to the new brand when it was announced, from signage to new machine decals and uniforms,” said Roecker. “Due to their efforts promoting DEVELON in their markets, we’ve received more interest from new dealers and customers. We’ve also been able to hire better talent as a result. This transition of the company name would not have been successful without the support from our dealer network.”

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A major launch in early 2024 is the 36-month, 5,000-hour full-coverage standard warranty on a purchase of a new DEVELON mini excavator, crawler excavator, wheel excavator, log loader, road builder, wheel loader or dozer.

“We’re pleased to offer one of the best construction equipment warranties in North America,” said Roecker. “We’re also very aggressive with our finance programs and rates as low as 0 percent for 60 months. We have some of the best finance rates in the industry and have an outstanding dealer network to support these programs. We are looking forward to expanding on and developing new programs for our customers.”

Looking to Future

Since the name change, DEVELON has focused heavily on promoting the brand. However, as the company moves forward it will be putting a larger focus on connecting with customers, dealers and the industry.

“We will place an emphasis on telling the story of who we are so that we can create more meaningful interactions,” said Roecker. “In addition, we’ll add more products to our portfolio, like the compact track loader, and will be aggressive with our warranty programs. We’ll also focus on adding the right dealers and partners to make ourselves more competitive and to satisfy customers. We’ve got a lot in store and are excited for the future of DEVELON.”

(All photos courtesy of DEVELON) 

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Half of State Construction Jobless Rates Down in Dec. 23

The not seasonally adjusted national construction unemployment rate at 4.4 percent was unchanged in December 2023 from the previous year, according to a state-by-state analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data released by Associated Builders and Contractors.

The analysis also found that 25 states had lower unemployment rates over the same period, four were unchanged and 21 states were higher.

National NSA payroll construction employment was 230,000 higher than in December 2022. Starting in February 2022 through December 2023, seasonally adjusted construction employment exceeded its prepandemic peak of 7.6 million.

In December 2023, 31 states had lower construction unemployment rates compared to December 2019, three states’ rates (Missouri, Oklahoma and Oregon) were unchanged and 16 states had higher rates.

“Continued high interest rates have been a drag on plans for new construction,” said Bernard Markstein, president and chief economist of Markstein Advisors, who conducted the analysis for ABC. “However, industry employment remains healthy, as builders work on their backlog of projects and employers fill some of their advertised posi-

tions. Nonresidential construction activity and employment is benefiting from federal funding and tax incentives for manufacturers, as well as funding for state and local infrastructure projects.”

Month-to-Month Fluctuations

National and state unemployment rates are best evaluated on a year-over-year basis because these industry-specific rates are not seasonally adjusted. However, due to the shifting effects on the economy from high interest rates, energy price fluctuations and other national and international developments, month-tomonth comparisons offer insight into the variable economic environment impact from these factors on construction employment.

NSA construction unemployment rates for December 2023 were:

• Maryland, 0.5 percent

• Georgia, 1.7 percent

• Utah, 1.9 percent

In December 2023, 32 states had lower estimated construction unemployment rates than in November, 17 states had higher rates and one (Maryland) had the same rate.

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Applications are due April 19 and are available at www.artbafoundation.org.

The program, which was expanded in 2023, provides post-high school financial assistance to the children of transportation construction workers killed or permanently disabled on the job. This includes industry professionals who were working on projects in these sectors: airports, bridges, marine, ports and waterways, public transit, roads, railroads, tunnels and utilities.

Established in fall 1999 as the “Highway Worker Memorial Scholarship” by Roanoke, Va., contractors and brothers Stan and Jack Lanford, the fund provided more than $800,000 in aid to 214 students in 38 states from 2000-2023.

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The five states with the highest December 2023 estimated NSA construction unemployment rates were:

• Vermont, 7.3 percent

• Illinois, 7.5 percent

• Alaska, 9.4 percent

• Connecticut, 10.5 percent

• Rhode Island, 11.3 percent

Alaska posted its lowest December NSA estimated construction unemployment rate on record and had the largest monthly decline in its rate (down 4.8 percent). Vermont had the third largest year-over-year drop in its unemployment rate, down 2.6 percent, behind South Dakota (down 3.4 percent) and Minnesota (down 2.8 percent).

Maryland and Georgia each posted their lowest December NSA estimated construction unemployment rate on record. Utah had its second lowest December rate, behind last year’s 1.8 percent. Delaware and Tennessee both came in with their lowest December rate on record for the second time (Delaware matching its December 2018 rate and Tennessee its 2022 rate). Note that Delaware’s unemployment rate is for construction, mining and logging.

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Longest-Serving Member of Idaho Board Officially Retires

Jim Kempton, who has served the eight south-central Idaho counties as the District 4 representative on the Idaho Transportation Board since March 2012, announced his retirement at the end January. At 11 years of service, Kempton is the longest-serving board member. He succeeded Gary Blick as the District 4 representative.

A native of Albion, Kempton is a graduate of the University of Idaho. Kempton was a decorated Air Force fighter pilot who served two tours of duty in Vietnam. Kempton served five terms in the Idaho House of Representatives, including as the chairman of the House Transportation and Defense Committee.

Kempton also represented Idaho for seven years on the Northwest Power and Conservation Council, was a former member of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission — including two years as its president — and served as assistant professor of physics at the Air Force Academy. He also was liaison between the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of Defense at the Pentagon.

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“Jim’s commitment to Idaho and its citizens is unrivaled,” said Idaho Transportation Board Chairman Bill Moad. “It’s evident his time in the Idaho Legislature and with the Public Utilities Commission has been invaluable as he helped guide us on critical issues addressing growth and investment in transportation.”

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Job Openings Stay Elevated in Dec.

The construction industry had 449,000 job openings on the last day of December, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey.

JOLTS defines a job opening as any unfilled position for which an employer is actively recruiting. Industry job openings decreased by 21,000 last month and are down by 39,000 from the same time last year.

“The construction industry averaged 445,000 job openings per month in the fourth quarter of 2023,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu. “That’s the highest quarterly level on record and a strong indication that the labor shortages that have long plagued the construction industry remain firmly in place. With more than half of contractors expecting to increase their staffing levels over the next six months, according to ABC’s Construction Confidence Index, the supply of workers is unlikely to meet demand for the first half of 2024.

“There is, however, some good news regarding worker availability,” said Basu. “While contractors are still laying off workers at a historically low rate, the rate at which construction workers are quitting has fallen below 2019 levels. This is likely a reflection of falling demand for labor in industries that compete with construction for talent, including trade, transportation and utilities, which has seen a 25 percent decline in job openings over the past year.”

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World of Concrete 2024 Celebrates 50th Anniversary With

Vermeer Corporation displayed a wide range of equipment at the show, from the ATX720 compact articulated loader to the VXT300 vacuum excavator (background). Seen here with the loader are Vermeer’s Jake Jeffords

and Zach Crabtree.

World of Concrete recently concluded its 50th anniversary in Las Vegas.

The 2024 edition, held Jan. 22-25, 2024, gathered nearly 60,000 registered professionals from various industry sectors for three days of exhibition and four days of education, a 23 percent increase from 2023. More than 1,400 companies and an all-time high 185 education sessions highlighted the event.

The second largest tradeshow in Vegas, covering more than 700,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor space, convened large crowds in the exhibit halls, packed competitions and at-capacity training sessions. More than 450 international exhibitors from around the world, a milestone 325 first-time exhibitors, and well-known brand names comprised the tools, resources and tricks fueling the future of the trade. New audiences and the incoming next generation of concrete professionals continue to be a focus for increasing visibility in the sector.

“Every year, World of Concrete serves as the cornerstone where concrete and masonry professionals exchange knowledge and hone skills that propel businesses forward,” said Jackie James, vice president of World of Concrete.

“We are proud to host the global meeting point that serves the tradespeople who are building the future of America. We emphasize creating real-world scenarios, hands-on situations to try and test products and share expertise, which is what makes WOC so unique and our community so special. We look forward to continuing to share the latest and greatest in concrete and masonry for another 50 years to come.”

Events, in part, included the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) live and silent auctions, raising a collective $1.8 million for the Concrete Industry Management programs at five public universities, Chico State, Middle Tennessee, New Jersey’s Science & Technology, Texas State and South Dakota State, all of which offer four-year degrees in CIM. Auction items included a concrete mixer truck donated by Mack Trucks Inc. and Revolution Concrete Mixers; a Peterbilt and ConTech mixer truck; and a concrete pumper donated by Alliance Concrete Pumps and Pape Kenworth.

In honor of the 50th anniversary, World of Concrete donated 50 trees to the Las Vegas Tree Initiative. The ongoing program aims to lower the urban heat island effect that currently makes Las Vegas the fastest-warming city in the United States.

World of Concrete will return to the Las Vegas Convention Center Jan. 2123, 2025 (Education 20-23).  CEG

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AUSA’s Ignasi Moner stands with his company’s D601AHG articulated dumper at World of Concrete 2024. The technologically advanced D601 features the ECO Mode system, which contributes to the machine being both efficient and environmentally friendly.

The MB America booth always draws a crowd to get a first-hand look at its attachments for crushing and recycling materials, available for all types of construction equipment.

Tommy Wilson of Wirtgen shows a customer some of the technology available on Wirtgen Group equipment.

Nearly 60,000 Registered Construction Pros in Attendance

Liebherr’s 546 loader was prominently displayed at WOC. According to Liebherr, “The efficient hydrostatic travel drive and efficient components reduce operating costs in a sustainable way, putting more money in customers’ pockets.”

Representatives from GOMACO were at World of Concrete to discuss the industry’s first hybrid curb and gutter machine — the GT-3600. (L-R) are Kelly Steeves; Travis Brockman; Brad Zobel; Scott Pedersen; Kye Leners; Bryan Beck, district manager southwest; Randy Bean, Matt Morrison, manager JD Machine Controls; Logan Mohr, district manager western U.S., Kent Godbersen; and Rodney Harper.

Wacker Neuson was out in full force during World of Concrete 2024.

Fiori America continued the roll-out of its dumpers and concrete mixers to the American market at World of Concrete. (L-R) are Mauro Pelliciari, Fiori CEO; Neville Payner, executive vice president of Bell Trucks America; and Antonio Gallovich, Fiori export area manager. Bell Trucks America is Fiori’s master distributor for the United States.

At World of Concrete, Allen Engineering took the opportunity to continue the celebration of its 60th anniversary. Here, CEO Jay Allen is flanked by Joey Ward (L), vice president of sales and marketing, and Jeff Johnson, sales manager. The company offers a variety of equipment solutions for the concrete industry.

DEVELON’S 4-ton DX42-7 mini-excavator delivers excellent maneuverability and operator comfort according to Jacob Sherman, dealer and product marketing manager of DEVELON. The excavator drew a lot of attention from WOC attendees.

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Doosan Robotics Unveils New Cutting-Edge Innovations

At Doosan Robotics’ first-ever CES media day, the company signified a future where AI empowers cobots to be in perfect sync with humans, seamlessly integrating a cohesive, safe and innovative ecosystem. This convergence of AI, cobot and SW platform technologies is not just a technological advancement, but a journey into new horizons for all consumers.

Driving Doosan Robotics’ versatility within the robotics field is its introduction of Dart-Suite, a next generation robot ecosystem redefining the robot experience. The scalable platform enhances the capabilities of cobots by effortlessly incorporating AI, all while making the advanced technology accessible to the general public.

Dart-Suite offers an environment where each component works in harmony, enabling users to develop, sell, download and trigger actions through various interfaces, ultimately leading to robots’ transition from static tools to flexible partners.

Utilizing Integrated Development

Environment (IDE), Dart-Suite allows consumers to create modules tailored to their needs, much like mobile device apps. The robust software platform dramatically reduces the development time by up to 80 percent.

Working with Dart-Suite is comparable to the ease and usability of smartphones, shaping the user experience for a new era of robotics.

Underscoring Doosan Robotics’ vision to enhance daily life and transform work processes is their impressive line of AI cobots, set to revolutionize industries such as manufacturing, logistics, food & beverage, architecture, filmmaking, service sectors and medical environments. The best-in-class solutions break the limits of current robotics and navigate complex scenarios by injecting efficiency, safety, and creativity into every task.

The AI system continuously learns and updates its model by downloading modules automatically and easily as needed for seamless integration.

Doosan Robotics collaborated with leading global companies, each renowned for their expertise and market leadership, to develop and commercialize AI cobot solutions. These collaborations include Doosan Robotics’ AI-powered recycling cobot “Oscar the Sorter,” a 2024 CES Innovation Award Honoree which autonomously learns about

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products and sorts them even recognizing crushed items without human intervention.

TDK Qeexo, the first company to automate end-to-end machine learning for edge devices, applied its innovative machinelearning solutions to “Oscar the Sorter.”

Also unveiled was “Otto Matic,” a depalletizing and palletizing solution adept at han-

dling unstructured and random-sized boxes which was developed by AiV, one of the world’s best industrial deep learning computer vision technology providers, to bring transformative deep learning and computer vision technology to the cobot.

Lastly, CES guests were able to grab a drink from “Mixmaster Moodie,” a bartending cobot powered by Microsoft’s ChatGPT, coupled with “Tetote,” a Bridgestone’s soft robot hand powered by bendy rubber artificial muscle that employs a pioneering cocktail recommendation system to serve a cocktail based on visual and audio cues.

“As we unveil our groundbreaking DartSuite at CES, we recognize the strategic importance of this platform’s launch in providing direct access to consumers and a multitude of industries,” said William Ryu, CEO, Doosan Robotics.

“CES serves as the perfect stage for introducing innovations that transcend boundaries and resonate with the diverse needs of our target audience. The potential lies not only in showcasing the power of our cobot line but also in highlighting the customizable functionality and usage that sets our technology apart.”

For more information, visit www.doosanrobotics.com/en/. 

How Optimize Your Business With Compact Equipment

By John Weber RDO EQUIPMENT CO.

Mini-excavators, skid steers, compact track loaders — contractors of all sizes hail these for their versatility and adaptability across various tasks. Whether digging, grading, lifting or hauling, these machines can be equipped with various attachments, making them multi-functional powerhouses. This adaptability saves time and space and minimizes the need for numerous specialized machines, effectively reducing costs and the environmental footprint.

Besides adaptability, contractors cite small construction equipment as their first steppingstone to grow their business. It’s cost-effective, has low-financing options and is easily found at local dealerships.

Compact equipment may be the key for those wanting to open the door to a new opportunity. Here are some challenges contractors said were solved by owning compact construction equipment.

Managing High Fuel Costs

With national average diesel fuel prices soaring at around $4 per gal., compact construction equipment (CCE) has become the preferred choice for contractors handling projects with tight budgets and schedules.

Their smaller size allows for efficient operation and maneuverability, optimizing site layouts and productivity.

Finding Skilled Operators

According to its proprietary model, the Associated Builders and Contractors said the construction workforce shortage surpassed half a million in 2023, making it nearly impossible to find skilled operators. With user-friendly controls and intuitive interfaces, CCE empowers a broader range of operators to contribute effectively to construction projects, mitigating the impact of the labor shortage. Many contractors have

successfully onboarded team members who are entirely new to the industry, starting them as skid steer or compact wheel loader operators.

Staying Competitive in Variety of Jobs

As urban areas expand, construction sites come in all shapes, sizes and schedules. Many contractors want machines that can work on several job sites with various attachments or technology upgrades. Contractors said they can evolve with their CCE through attachments like the 4-in-1 buckets, which are available to fit on skid steers, compact

track loaders and compact tractors.

Other contractors expand their consistent productivity through Topcon's GPS technology, including MC-Mobile, which combines machine control and survey technology to let compact equipment operators measure, design and build jobs with the same system.

When construction sites are tight, compact machines enhance job site safety by increasing visibility and control. Operators can maneuver these machines more precisely, minimizing the risk of accidents. Additionally, remote operation capabilities with Teleo’s Supervised Autonomy allow operators to control equipment from a safe distance, particularly in hazardous situations.

Once considered nice to have support equipment but secondary to heavy equipment counterparts, compact construction machines have earned their place in equipment fleets of all sizes. Not only have they become more sought after because of their proven capabilities, but their flexibility and lower cost of entry allow operators to take advantage of these machines’ proven efficiency. Contact a equipment expert if you’re ready to find the right machine — or multiple compact machines. 

(This article was reprinted with permission of RDO Equipment Co.)

Compact equipment may be the key for those wanting to open the door to a new opportunity.

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Kleemann Makes Plant Coupling Safer Via Wireless Radio

Clever line coupling allows Kleemann plants to be easily coupled with one another. The system has now been extended by a wireless version of the safety coupling.

The crushing process of the Kleemann crushing plants is optimized automatically by the innovative feed control CFS (Continuous Feed System) so that material is always conveyed with maximum efficiency through the machines. At the same time, the filling level of the plant’s crushing chamber is monitored. When the filling level reaches a height that can be defined in advance, the material feed of the machine is adjusted.

This system forms the perfect basis for the line coupling of an interlinked plant train. The optionally available probes at the crusher discharge conveyor and/or fine grain conveyor of the upstream machine monitor the filling level of the feeding unit of the respective upstream machine.

When the filling level also reaches a defined height here, the output of the upstream plant is temporarily reduced.

Safely Connected Via Radio By Means of ‘Wireless Line Coupling’

If an emergency stop button is pressed on the plant train, all machines are safely stopped. This is guaranteed by the safety coupling of the plants. For this purpose, apart from the cable connection new technology also is available: coupling via a radio system.

The “Wireless line coupling” is easier to handle and makes the typical workday of the

operator easier. Complex cable routing is no longer necessary and easy conversion of the plants is also possible. Due to the intelligent line coupling from Kleemann, overload situations and damage

are prevented. All of this combined results in a high availability and output with low wear.

The new technology “Wireless line coupling” is currently available as an option for the jaw crushers MOBICAT MC 110(i)

EVO2 and MC 120(i) PRO, cone crushers

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Crushing plants can now also be safely connected per radio due to the Kleemann “wireless line coupling.”

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Fecon Launches Platform to Enhance Mulcher Performance

Fecon LLC, a global manufacturer of heavy-duty site preparation attachments and forestry accessories, has launched Fusion, a user-friendly telematics platform that uses modern features such as automatic machine calibration, location services and performance tracking to make industry-changing productivity gains in mulching operations.

Ushering in the next generation in mulching, Fusion automatically calibrates the attachment to the carrier in real-time to optimize performance, minimize downtime and expand the machine’s lifespan. Fusion is initially available on high-flow Bull Hog and Blackhawk attachments.

Fecon brings intelligent control technology to a new level in the mulching industry, drastically improving mulching operations. The ingenuity of Fusion’s performance lies in its simplicity. From the get-go, Fusion automates mulcher set up to improve performance and productivity through its Plug n’ Play design that eliminates manual setup and tuning. With this feature, customers can attach their mulcher to any compatible carrier and run the machine with increased performance. The mulcher is optimized to the carrier and working conditions at all times with no extra work for the user.

Another attractive feature is how the technology continually collects and adapts to information based on dynamic conditions such as temperature, altitudes, carrier settings and carrier efficiency. At the start of the day Fusion will detect a cold carrier and automatically adjust and tailor machine settings to those that work best in colder temperatures. As the machine warms up throughout the day, Fusion will tune the settings for those higher temperatures. The machine starts learning as soon as it is attached to a carrier, but an operator can choose to initiate a learn sequence through the Fusion app. This learning system ensures a Fecon mulcher is always operating at peak performance.

“One of the biggest struggles both dealers and operators face is tuning the mulching head to the carrier,” said Ryan Bricker, Fecon senior product manager. “We’ve completely removed that hassle and any associated delay by offering this Plug n’ Play design. It ensures that no matter the carrier, its age and condition or the location and temperature, our customers will receive maximum performance out of the Fecon mulching head. And it makes it easy for them to swap carriers.”

Fusion’s benefits are not exclusive to its automatic calibration as its continuous collection of mulcher operational data enhances productivity in a variety of ways. Fleet managers, for example, can use the data to assess and improve machine performance, note a machine’s last location or identify problems in operations. Dealers can use the data to better service their customers by quickly identifying the source of a problem in machine function and make swift corrections.

With Fusion, users can see up to 50 percent faster rotor recovery times, 30 percent fewer stalls and 40 percent increase in jobsite efficiency, the manufacturer said.

Fusion works seamlessly with the Fecon mobile application, available in the Apple App Store, allowing users to easily incorporate the benefits of Fusion into their day-today operations. Users can use the Fecon Fusion app for several tasks, including changing the mulcher settings, initiating the learn function or simply viewing real-time information on how the mulcher is running. The real-time display offers operators convenient access to crucial information.

Fecon plans to continue to expand the benefits of the Fusion system by adding additional features to the software such as

performance modes that will allow users to automatically adjust machine settings to match the current job.

Similar to a four-wheel drive vehicle where a user has the option to select “snow” or “mud” based on current conditions, the upcoming performance modes will tailor the mulcher to the optimal settings for that particular application. These developments demonstrate Fecon’s commitment to continuing to evolve and revolutionize mulching applications through real-time data and automation.

While automated technology in equipment can sometimes seem intimidating, Jeff Stanley, Fecon’s senior vice president of product development, assures customers there is nothing intimidating about it.

“With Fusion, we’re adding so much value to the customer and simplifying the product. It has more technology, tools and expanded data capabilities, but it’s important that customers realize how easy it is to use.”

Through its comprehensive connectivity, Fusion is pioneering the future of outstanding mulching performance and empowering users to make real time data-driven decisions, optimize their operations and immediately achieve greater levels of productivity. 

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AMH Calls for Improved Safety in Non-Standard Lifts

More work is needed to ensure that non-standard lifts are carried out safely, according to a leading expert.

All Material Handling (AMH) believes that too many non-traditional lifts are still taking place using the wrong hoist rings and eyebolts, creating unnecessary safety risks.

Peter Brettner, CEO of “below the hook” equipment supplier All Material Handling, said “Whether on a construction site, in a machine shop, or at a manufacturing facility, there are two primary goals: move the load without damaging it; and make it home safely at the end of your shift.

“We’re still seeing a lot of incorrect use of eye bolts in particular. Traditional eyebolts are best used for straight in-line lifts only, or they incur a significant reduction in the working load limit. The old school alternative was often to wrap a round sling around the load and see how it went, but frankly both can be an accident waiting to happen.”

While a sling and some hooks are usually suitable for a standard lift with easy connections such as a shackle and welded eye or plate, a non-traditional lift like a large motor or a flat gear can be much more challenging. In these cases, AMH recommends rotating

hoist rings, as they are specifically designed to lift from the focal point and keep the load centered — traditional eyebolts can tend to sideload.

AMH is adding the Cartec series of lifting points and rotating hoist rings to its product portfolio, ensuring that riggers have easy access to the right tools for the job when it’s a nonstandard load.

The Cartec 807 series of rotating eyebolts provide a 100 percent working load limit at any angle allowed by the corresponding user’s manual — and the load limit is clearly visible on the bolt itself, eliminating guesswork.

“Using the right swivel hoist ring and rotating eyebolt means there is no more second-guessing the reduced working load limit of a standard eyebolt because it is not an inline pull. The load limit is easily checked as it’s forged into the product and doesn’t change,” added Brettner.

“There is also no more shimming the shoulder to get a proper lift angle, which

can happen with traditional eyebolts — or worse, risk having lousy positioning and causing a failure. Contractors are increasingly focused on enhancing safety. While a swivel eyebolt has a slightly higher price than a standard eyebolt, this is nothing compared to the human and financial cost of an incident that causes injury or even death.”

AMH offers a full line of lifting points ranging from 6 mm all the way up to 100 mm, offering 0.3t to 40t WLL, available in both UNC and metric threads. Styles include rotating eyebolts, standard swivel hoist rings, off-set swivel hoist rings, ball bearing options for swiveling under load and even stainless-steel rotating eyebolts. For more information, contact AMH at 877/543-8264 or via email at sales@allmaterialhandling.com.

About All Material Handling

All Material Handling Inc. is dedicated to making lifting and handling safer and more efficient. The privately-owned company is a provider of material handling equipment and accessories to applications in construction, industrial supply, maintenance, marine, military, mining, petrochemical, railroad, rental, ship building and utilities. 

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Crews Work to Restore Access to Sequoia National Forest

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headwalls and finished slide cleanup. Over the next few months, efforts will focus on the installation of wood lagging and steel piles for a retaining wall, rebuilding a failed slope with wire mesh baskets, rock, soil and geo grid fabric. Roadway improvements — including concrete barrier, safety enhancements, paving repairs and placement of erosion control products — all are on tap.

The project has its fair share of challenges.

“We’re working in a remote location with little to no cell service,” said Jeff Grimm, Granite’s Fresno area manager. “The project team set up Starlink and a base camp for safety and communication. The project is 20 miles long and required our teams to work multiple headings simultaneously to adequately progress the work. This has created communication and logistic challenges that required extra planning to keep crews safe. The terrain is steep and rocky — just driving between work locations can be dangerous.

“Snow and ice are also issues,” he added. “The work is primarily at elevations between 3,000 to 4,000 feet, however, accessing the work requires traversing a pass at 6,800 feet. Usually this section of highway is closed from November to May each year, but due to damage from the hard winter of 2022-2023, this section of roadway has been impassable and remained closed to the public since November 2022. To keep the work moving, Granite is maintaining the roadway by plowing and sanding to remove snow and mitigate icy conditions, which allows the work to continue during the winter months.”

Safety is a constant concern and taken very seriously.

“Due to the steep terrain and tightly radiused corners with rock outcroppings, most deliveries of equipment and materials happen miles above the actual work locations in a large turnout called the Helipad — named for the fact it is an actual dirt Helipad for emergency fire and evacuation equipment during the summer months — at the top of the mountain,” Grimm explained.

This requires double handling of most deliveries and tracking equipment long distances, so logistics are not easy.

To assess the work early in construction, a small side-byside ATV was used to gain access to portions of the job

where regular-sized vehicles were not an option. Many work locations required 4-wheel drive trucks to transport crews and navigate the poor road conditions, especially during inclement weather.

“The storm damage eroded many sections of the roadway where an entire lane or more has been washed away leaving barely a single lane of travel and in some instances on blind curves.” said Grimm. “We’ve used two-way radios for communication around blind curves.”

On the positive side, there are no utility issues.

Granite has provided crew accommodations to support the teams working on the project.

“We have employees staying on-site in RV trailers at our base camp where internet service is provided,” said Grimm. “Employees have the option to stay on-site or drive home.”

The plan for the clearing and removal of the debris is based on reuse and minimizing the transportation of materials off-site. The debris consisted of rock, dirt and vegetation.

“Granite’s plan is to use the material from the mud/rockslides to construct embankments at the washouts around the project,” Grimm explained. “Most of the material has been removed from the roadway at this stage of the work. Rock from the rockslides was salvaged and sized when needed by blasting, screening or with the use of hydraulic hammers and reused on-site as rip-rap and common fill. Some rocks that fell onto the roadway were nearly the size of a school bus. The use of existing on-site material eliminated costly export and import of replacement materials, helping reduce the overall cost of the repairs significantly. Vegetation debris was hauled offsite to dump.”

Most of the material was separated on-site when doable.

“This reduced the material that needed to be exported from the site and maximized the amount of material that could be incorporated into the reconstruction process,” continued Grimm. “There are soil grading requirements for the embankment construction, so Granite ran the material through a grizzly screen to make a 3-inch minus material.”

Approximately 60,000 cu. yds. of soil and rock have been moved throughout the site using Super 10-wheeler trucks and a Cat 740B haul truck.

Given the extreme nature of the project site, the right equipment was crucial for the success of these operations. Crews also used: Cat excavators: two 352s (one with a breaker excavator), 320, 330, 335 and a 308 (mini); loaders: a Cat 966, Cat 963 track loader and several John Deere models — a 744 and 210 skip loader; a John Deere 710 backhoe; Cat D6 and D4 dozers; and a Cat 140 motor grader.

The construction of the retaining walls required a change in plans.

“Originally it was anticipated that several walls and even a viaduct would need to be constructed to safely restore and reopen the roadway,” said Grimm. “However, Caltrans and Granite collaborated on design solutions for each repair area and only one soldier pile wall and one stabilized soil wall are being constructed. Other locations were repaired using conventional earthen fills and many of the slopes were stabilized with rip-rap from on-site rock slides or mined from on-site locations.”

The plan of attack has crews drill for piles and then install lagging, ground anchors, piping and slab and barrier wall. Materials include steel

To date, Granite has completed washout repairs, cleaned and repaired existing culverts, installed new culverts and headwalls and finished slide cleanup.

piles, timber lagging and concrete slab and barrier.

The retaining walls are up to 10 ft. below the existing roadway on the down slope side.

“Working next to a steep slope posed a safety challenge,” said Grimm.

This work has operators using a Komatsu PC490 LC-10 excavator, a TR150-60 auger, John Deere excavators and a reach lift.

For drainage systems, crews are installing corrugated metal pipe and other elements.

“Some of the drainage systems require the installation of cast-in-place concrete headwalls,” said Grimm. “One system required the installation of pipe, a drain inlet and a grated line drain. Determining the size and quantity of each system, dig/set pipe and backfill was a factor in the work. The challenges were digging and setting in steep terrain. We utilized a track loader for this. All the systems were in the roadway and access was cut off to the job site during installation.”

Drain inlet and a grated line drain are among the construction materials used.

The reconstruction of sections of SR 180 is addressing various types of damage to the asphalt surface including divots from falling rock, potholes from failed culverts, failures from mud and rockslides on top of the roadway and areas where the entire roadway was destroyed from fill slope failures and erosion.

“We will fine grade and place asphalt during spring when temperatures are favorable,” said Grimm. “Currently, aggregate base is placed to allow the highway to be passible and we are reestablishing failed shoulders and guardrail only.”

Granite’s management team includes Construction Manager Kevin Paul, Project Manager Chris Fiester and Project Superintendent Eric Rawls.

“The team is collaborative, innovative and adaptive to changing conditions,” said Grimm. “The crews are hardworking and putting in long hours.”  CEG

(All photos courtesy of Granite Construction.)

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Bobcat Continues to Expand Its Attachment Offerings

Bobcat Company continued to expand its attachment offerings in 2023, empowering customers to accomplish more in landscaping, construction, forestry, agriculture and other industry applications. Bobcat offers hundreds of highquality attachments and implements, providing customers with leading jobsite versatility.

“Compact loaders, excavators and other carriers are only as productive as the attachments and implements they power,” said Lee Smith, general manager of Bobcat attachments. “Bobcat is continually developing attachments that help our customers expand their jobsite capabilities and accomplish more.”

Bobcat has expanded its lineup of hydraulic-powered augers with four new models, the 12PH, 14PH, 20PH and 25PH, which offer a variety of torque and speed options to match a wide range of soil conditions and applications.

In 2023, Bobcat continued to expand its diverse lines of attachments and implements to include the following new products:

• Super-Flow Planers: Bobcat super-flow planers are high-powered attachments capable of milling concrete and asphalt up to 7 in. thick. These versatile attachments take advantage of the extra hydraulic power available in the Bobcat T86 compact track loader and S86 skid-steer loader — the only compact loaders to offer three hydraulic flow options in one machine, with super flow generating up to 42 gpm and 4,061 psi. The super-flow planers are available in 24-in. and 48-in. cutting widths. Bobcat also offers a 40-in. planer compatible with both super-flow and high-flow hydraulics.

• Disc Mulchers: Bobcat introduced its disc mulcher attachment to help operators power through tough landclearing applications. Compatible with a host of Bobcat skid-steer and compact track loaders, the disc mulcher features a high-velocity disc fitted with four-point, hardenedsteel teeth that make fast work of trees and thick brush. The disc mulcher cuts down trees up to 14 in. thick and can turn heavy brush and trees up to 6 inches thick into a bed of mulch,. The disc mulcher is available in 48-in. and 60-in. cutting widths.

• Drum Mulchers: Bobcat has introduced a drum mulcher attachment for select excavators. Previously offered for select compact track loaders and skid-steer loaders, drum mulchers make fast work of heavy brush and trees up to five inches thick. This attachment allows excavator operators to clear trees and stubborn overgrowth along steep roadsides, riverbanks and other hard-to-reach areas. Bobcat offers three models, the 28DMX, 36DMX and 50DMX, with cutting widths of 28, 36 and 50 in., respectively.

Available in two sizes, the 48in. grapple is compatible with Bobcat 1000-platform sub-compact tractors while the 60-in. grapple fits all 2000-platform compact tractor models.

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Maintain large lawns with PTO-driven finish mowers that are compatible with select Bobcat compact tractors, sub-compact tractors and the UW53 Toolcat utility work machine.

With the Bobcat family of utility vehicle plows, operators can push back winter to get more use from their machine.

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The brush cutter’s high-efficiency, direct-drive AP4 motor maximizes hydraulic horsepower for optimal cutting of tall, thick vegetation, including trees up to 10 in. in diameter.

• Augers: Dig holes with speed and plumb-line accuracy with a Bobcat auger attachment. Bobcat has expanded its lineup of hydraulic-powered augers with four new models, the 12PH, 14PH, 20PH and 25PH, which offer a variety of torque and speed options to match a wide range of soil conditions and applications. Durable Bobcat augers are compatible with compact loaders, excavators, compact wheel loaders, telehandlers, small articulated loaders, Toolcat utility work machines and mini track loaders.

• Heavy-Duty Brush Cutters: The Bobcat heavy-duty brush cutter makes fast work of clearing heavy brush and small trees. The brush cutter’s high-efficiency, direct-drive AP4 motor maximizes hydraulic horsepower for optimal cutting of tall, thick vegetation, including trees up to 10 in. in diameter. The high cutting speeds, combined with the heavyduty blades and stump jumper, maximize inertia to cut through dense vegetation in one pass. Compatible with a variety of compact track loaders and skid-steer loaders, the heavy-duty brush cutter is available in 62-in., 74-in. and 86in. cutting widths.

• Grapples: Bobcat has expanded its diverse lineup of grapples to include an 80-in. and 86-in. root grapple, industrial bucket grapple and industrial fork grapple. There are 16

are high-powered attachments capable of milling concrete and asphalt up to 7-in. thick.

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Bobcat offers three models of drum mulchers, the 28DMX, 36DMX and 50DMX, with cutting widths of 28, 36 and 50 in., respectively.

total models to tackle a variety of jobsite needs.

• Brush Grapples: Bobcat brush grapples for compact tractors are the ideal property management attachment for gathering and stacking brush, tree limbs and other loose materials. Available in two sizes, the 48-in. grapple is compatible with Bobcat 1000-platform sub-compact tractors while the 60-in. grapple fits all 2000-platform compact tractor models.

• Snow Blades for UTVs: With the Bobcat family of utility vehicle plows, operators can push back winter to get more use from their machine. Plow through deep drifts and quickly clear snow from wide sidewalks, walkways and driveways with the heavy-duty V blade, heavy-duty straight blade or the medium-duty, straight-blade attachment.

• Finish Mowers: Maintain large lawns with PTO-driven finish mowers that are compatible with select Bobcat compact tractors, sub-compact tractors and the UW53 Toolcat utility work machine. These implements feature high blade speeds, convenient access to maintenance points and a rear discharge that allows operators to mow close to buildings and other structures. Bobcat finish mowers are available in widths of 60 and 72 in. For more information, visit Bobcat.com.

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FAE Debuts BL0/EX Forestry Mulcher

FAE introduced the new BL0/EX forestry mulcher for 2 to 4 ton excavators, bringing Bite Limiter technology to even the smallest excavators.

The BL0/EX is one of the smallest fixed-tooth mulchers on the market, capable of shredding light vegetation, shrubs and trees up to 3.2 in. in diameter. It can be used for vegetation maintenance along roadsides, railroad tracks, canals, rivers and lakes, for managing and protecting wildlife habitats, and for maintaining commercial green areas and sporting grounds.

The head is designed for high-productivity, durability and easy maintenance.

Bite Limiter technology is ideal for high-productivity vegetation management, designed with reliable and efficient shredding in mind. The rotor with Bite Limiter technology comes with special wear-resistant steel profiles that limit the reach (bite) of the teeth. This reduces power demand and promotes a consistent working speed, ensuring excellent performance when mulching any type of wood. Bite Limiter technology also minimizes rotor stalling and optimizes fuel consumption, according to the manufacturer.

The BL0/EX’s Direct Drive motor minimizes maintenance and enables a more compact body size for better maneuverability. The head’s clean profile and compact design are also made possible by the hydraulic block with a flow regulator valve built into the motor, along with the thumb bracket in the frame.

The new BL0/EX can be equipped with BL/MINI blades or C/3/MINI teeth and is available in two working widths: 22 and 31.5 in.

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

The BL0/EX is one of the smallest fixed-tooth mulchers on the market, capable of shredding light vegetation, shrubs and trees up to 3.2 in. in diameter.

Rototilt Completes Its Product Line

It has been a year since Rototilt launched its new Rototilt Control product line, which has been positively received by the market. Today, Rototilt can announce that the product line is now complete, as the two smallest tiltrotators receive their successors in the RC series.

“This is what we’ve been working towards all along,” said Sven-Roger Ekström, product manager at Rototilt.

The company has now launched sales of all the tiltrotators in the RC Tiltrotators product line. The last to be released are the RC1 and RC2 compact tiltrotators. This means that excavators from weighing from 1.6 to 47.4 tons can now use the products that make up the Rototilt Control product line.

According to Rototilt, compact tiltrotators have increased in popularity in recent years and have become bestsellers in a small format.

“We are seeing more and more people discovering the benefits of tiltrotators for small excavators,” said Ekström. “They work well in confined spaces and the extra flexibility that a tiltrotator provides can make a big dif-

ference. We are happy to also be able to offer our latest product line to users who work in this type of environment.”

In contrast to the previous R series, the SecureLock safety lock and the ILS central lubrication system are included as standard with RC1 and RC2. Another piece of good news is that these models also come with all the benefits of the RC System control system. This means that users can use RC Connect for remote support as well as Rototilt’s own new RC Joysticks.

“Users who want to take their tiltrotator system to the next level will be pleased to learn that RC Joysticks and RC Connect will also be available for the very smallest excavators,” said Ekström. “Both this and the previous options that are now included as standard give the system that little bit extra. The whole system has been given a boost, both in terms of servicing and safety.”

New Safety Standard Sets High Standards

The fact that all tiltrotators in the RC series have the SecureLock safety lock as standard means that the entire chain now satisfies the new requirements according to the EN474 standard. According to Rototilt’s lead engineer, Niklas Bjuhr, this is something that has been a priority throughout the project.

“We view it as only natural that our products must live up to the market’s demands and current regulations, so there was never any question about this when we developed RC Tiltrotators,” said Bjuhr.

“SecureLock is an innovative solution for locking your work tool securely and easily. It provides reassurance for our users.”

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

Ignite Attachments Adds MEX Auger to Direct-to-You Lineup

Ignite Attachments, a manufacturer of compact equipment attachments, added to its growing lineup of direct-to-you products with a new mini excavator (MEX) auger.

The launch expands Ignite’s lineup of augers for compact equipment. Like other models in the lineup, the MEX auger offers self-aligning vertical accuracy for precise, accurate vertical holes in any situation and planetary drive system for ample torque for even the toughest drilling conditions.

Compatible with Kubota KX057-5 models, the new auger features a high-quality hydraulic motor and 2-inch HEX shaft for powerful drilling capabilities in landscaping, construction, road, municipality or agricultural applications.

“Agility is one of the primary drivers for Ignite Attachments,” said Matthew Foley, lead engineer. “Whether that’s direct-to-you shipping, transparent pricing or expanding our product line to fill a gap in the market. Our design team brought the award-winning features of our auger lineup to mini excavator oper-

Compatible with Kubota KX057-5 models, the new auger features a high-quality hydraulic motor and 2-in. HEX shaft for powerful drilling capabilities in landscaping, construction, road, municipality or agricultural applications.

ators looking to maximize their fleet versatility.”

The new auger has a drilling depth of 50 in. with a standard bit, or up to 86 in. with optional extension.

Self-Balanced Alignment

Like other auger offerings, the MEX auger attachment features a unique joint between the mounting frame and drive unit to ensure straight, vertical holes, even while working on contoured, sloped or uneven ground.

“We’ve taken the guesswork out of drilling,” Foley said. “With our self-balanced alignment feature, customers get perfectly straight holes without spending time worrying about the carrier’s stance.”

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Ignite Attachments offers quality-designed and -manufactured tools that are easy to purchase, attach and use. In today’s fast-paced, connected economy, Ignite offers a reliable, cost-effective solution for compact equipment operators of any brand. Online ordering and direct shipping allow customers to shop confidently and on their own schedule. Ignite backs every attachment with a comprehensive warranty and excellent customer support, ensuring customers can rely on their tools for years to come, the manufacturer said.

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

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Thunder Creek Names EquipmentShare as New Dealer in Missouri, Oklahoma

Thunder Creek Equipment, a manufacturer of innovative and premium fueling and preventive maintenance solutions, has introduced EquipmentShare as its new dealer of its product sales and support lineup at locations in Columbia, Mo., and Oklahoma City, Okla.

Thunder Creek Equipment designs and manufactures products that are used in a variety of industries including construction, roadbuilding, oil and gas, and utility construction. This includes the original, industry-leading, No-HAZMAT Fuel & Service Trailer (MTT), the Multi-Tank Oil Trailer (MTO), and the Service and Lube Trailer (SLT).

“EquipmentShare has a mission that combines technology, equipment and support to ensure uptime, productivity and efficiency,” said Larry Lea, vice president of sales, Thunder Creek Equipment.

“Thunder Creek will support that mission by providing contractors in the region with innovative new ways to manage fueling, preventive maintenance and mobile fleet man-

agement.”

Established in 2015, EquipmentShare provides multiple lines of equipment manufacturers for a wide variety of customers, from large commercial construction to local contractors.

“Ensuring uptime through the smart use of technology is what has made EquipmentShare one of the fastest-growing integrated equipment rental and equipment asset management companies in the United States,” said Thomas Pedrick, retail sales manager, EquipmentShare.

“Thunder Creek’s product offering delivers a complete rethinking of how businesses take control of their fleet fueling and preventive maintenance activities in a way that saves time, money and labor. Their solutions support the value we provide to our customers and we look forward to offering these products at two of our locations.”

For more information, visit EquipmentShare.com and ThunderCreek.com. 

Topcon Positioning Systems Announces New Global Sustainability Initiatives

Topcon Positioning Systems announced a series of new developments and initiatives as part of its ongoing sustainability efforts.

First, the formation of a new global team dedicated to sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) has been announced. It will be led by Michael Gomes as vice president of Global Sustainability and CSR. Much of his career with Topcon has been dedicated to the advancement of more sustainable agricultural practices. He will now lead a global team dedicated to sustainability for all markets and product lines, which will connect into Topcon’s parent organization, Topcon Corporation, in Japan to effectively support the corporation’s multiple divisions.

“Sustainability has long been a part of the fabric of Topcon and is something we take very seriously as we take actions to support our global initiatives,” said Gomes. “As we look ahead, we’ll endeavor to support, at every level, the advancement of the industries and communities we serve.

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The site was strategically planned in collaboration with students and faculty from the BioResource and Agricultural Engineering Department at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. The team employed a multi-disciplinary approach, providing a site analysis with soil evaluations and recommend-

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This new facility joins global validation centers in Concordia, Italy, and Adelaide, Australia, all working on research and validation of innovative precision technologies.

“Through these three centers, there is research and testing under way at Topcon, somewhere in the world, any time of day,” Gomes said.

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Another recent initiative is the conversion to solar power for the Livermore campus. Initial planning began in October 2022, and the project is under way. Once the project is completed, the campus, including multiple buildings, manufacturing facilities and electric car charging stations, will be powered by solar energy.

“This is a great opportunity for us to reduce our Scope 2 emissions and energy costs,” Gomes said.

For more information, visit topconpositioning.com/sustainability. 

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TMAX 1-11 Offers Increased Payload, Fuel Efficiency

Weighing an average of over 800 lbs. lighter than comparable steel-bodied trucks, the TMAX 1-11 offers increased payload capacity and enhanced fuel efficiency. Its aluminum construction not only reduces weight but also combats corrosion, ensuring a longer operational lifespan.

The Stellar TMAX 1-11 aluminum mechanic truck combines extensive crane compatibility, customizable features and unparalleled quality.

This vehicle has been engineered with precision, utilizing cutting-edge materials to create a powerhouse that outperforms its counterparts. With its unmatched design and incredible capabilities, the TMAX 1-11 sets new standards in the world of mechanic service trucks, the manufacturer said.

Stellar’s torq-isolator crane support design isolates the crane compartment from the rest of the side pack. This allows the lifting stresses to be channeled through stabilizers and a robust box-type subframe, safeguarding compartment doors and enhancing overall structural integrity, the manufacturer said.

Adaptability is key, and the TMAX 1-11 delivers with an aluminum extruded top boasting drill-free mounting rails. This feature makes adding a diverse range of mechanic service truck accessories effortless, giving users the flexibility to tailor the truck to their specific needs and enhance its capabilities as their requirements change.

The TMAX 1-11’s double-panel 1/8 in. aluminum tailgate, complete with hinged arm brackets, presents a robust working surface for enhanced productivity.

Compartment options include 250-lb.capacity, adjustable divider shelves constructed from spangled galvanized steel and drawer sets, both offering practical storage solutions for various tools and equipment.

A durable undercoating, featuring a petroleum base material, shields the TMAX 1-11 from corrosion and road debris, ensuring its longevity and reliability in diverse environments.

Additional features:

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• Stainless-steel billet-style hinges with hidden fasteners and a robust 5/16 in. stainless-steel rod guarantee years of heavy-duty use.

• Rotating master-lock system provides top-notch security, safeguarding valuable tools and equipment.

• Exterior mounted light box simplifies accessory installation while minimizing potential entry points.

• 3-point compression latches maintain tight weatherstripping, ensuring weather resistance while allowing easy access.

In addition, the TMAX 1-11 mechanic truck is expertly configured to seamlessly accommodate Stellar Hydraulic Service Cranes, including the Stellar 8630 Hydraulic Service Crane. The 8630 crane boasts 8,600lb. capacity and a 30 ft. of reach.

The crane’s distinctive boom design strikes the perfect balance between weight reduction and unwavering strength, while

the compact boom tip effortlessly extends into tight spaces, the manufacturer said. What’s more, users can elevate their control with the CDTpro Control System with Range Finder technology.

Users also can add a Stellar lube skid to their TMAX 1-11. A lube skid reduces downtime and saves money by letting users perform lube services in the field as an affordable alternative to a dedicated lube truck. Mobile and permanent lube skid options are available, along with a range of new and waste oil tank capacities.

Finally, adding a Stellar air compressor to the TMAX 1-11 gives users the power to complete a wide variety of jobs out in the field — quickly, effectively and efficiently. For instance, the Stellar 40P Single-Stage Air Compressor is a lightweight, hydraulically driven, reciprocating compressor that pairs aluminum and cast steel to control weight while producing a maximum output of 40 cfm and up to 150 psi air pressure. For more information, visit www.stellarindustries.com. 

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Kenworth recently announced the latest iteration of its Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) is now available for Kenworth T680s. The enhancements are part of the Bendix Fusion system and feature Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Stop and Auto Go.

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Kenworth recently announced the latest iteration of its Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) is now available for Kenworth T680s.

The enhancements are part of the Bendix Fusion system and feature Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Stop and Auto Go. When a commercial truck follows a lead vehicle in cruise control, this enhancement enables the system to apply braking to maintain a safe following distance and will bring the truck to a complete stop, if necessary, and will hold the truck in place. When the truck can move forward, it will automatically accelerate to the vehicle set speed without driver intervention and maintain a safe following distance.

In the event a truck departs the roadway, the new Highway Departure Braking to Zero feature will provide an audible chime and apply braking to reduce vehicle speed if the vehicle begins departing the roadway. In some circumstances, the system may reduce the vehicle speed to a full stop until the driver re-engages.

In addition to these new features, Kenworth is building upon its previous driver assistance system offerings with improved Adaptive Cruise Control, Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), and more. Kenworth’s ADAS driver technology suite includes Collision Mitigation, designed to alert the driver to nearby vehicles and objects so pre-emptive braking action can be taken; Lane Departure Warning, providing continual monitoring of the truck’s location to prevent lane drift, and Side Object Detection, alerting the driver with audible and visual notifications to help with safe navigation and lane changes.

Advanced driver assistance technologies complement safe driving practices. No commercial vehicle safety technology replaces a skilled, alert driver exercising safe driving techniques and proactive, comprehensive driving training. Responsibility for the safe operation of the vehicle remains with the driver at all times.

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

Fontaine Specialized Unveils Enhancements to Its Lineup Of Magnitude EQ Spreaders

The redesigned models now feature improved geometry, enabling them to effortlessly raise the rear axles off the ground for more convenient maneuvering while boasting up to 25,000 lbs. capacity per axle, the manufacturer said.

The new EQ1 stands out as a single axle spreader employing an optional rear flip axle with the ability to transfer up to 25,000 lbs. The EQ2, a tandem axle configuration, incorporates both an optional intermediate and rear flip axle, providing the remarkable ability to transfer up to 50,000 lbs.

For maximum load capacity, the EQ3 tridem axle spreader comes into play, with an integrated first axle plus optional intermediate and rear flip axle, enabling an impressive ability to transfer up to 75,000 lbs. (GAWR and GVWR determine legal payloads).

Since 2005, all EQ spreaders seamlessly integrate with any Magnitude fixed or modular deck model that Fontaine Specialized offers. This covers all flat level, drop side rail, or beam decks, and even includes the modular extendable deck (MX) for the 55 and 60 ton trailer models. Your Fontaine dealer can help you tailor a Magnitude lowbed to fit your specific application.

Heather Gilmer, VP sales, said, “Our Magnitude Series

is a truly versatile line of heavy-haul lowbed trailers, with ratings ranging from 55 to 80 tons. In addition to the enhanced hydraulic equalizing spreaders, Magnitude trailers feature a dual cam pawl gooseneck and a robust tridem bogie offering seven ride-height positions at front and rear. This heightened flexibility is invaluable for operators who need to move loads over obstacles or under bridges.”

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

Volvo Wins ‘Truck of the Year 2024’

Volvo’s heavy electric truck, the Volvo FH Electric, has been selected as International Truck of the Year 2024. In explaining its decision, the jury praised the electric truck’s performance, seamless acceleration, quietness and vibration-free behavior.

“With the introduction of the FH Electric, Volvo Trucks has delivered a state-of-the-art battery electric vehicle range, suitable for a wide array of transport operations. It’s proof that the energy transition is gaining strength even in today’s challenging business environment,” said Gianenrico Griffini, chairman, International Truck of the Year.

Roger Alm, president of Volvo Trucks, accepted the prestigious award during the prize ceremony at the Solutrans Transport Exhibition in Lyon, France.

“I am so very proud that our Volvo FH Electric has won this highly respected award. For the first time in history the transport industry has chosen an electric vehicle as Truck of the Year. The Volvo FH Electric represents a new era in trucking and winning this award clearly shows that the shift to zero emission transport is happening here and now,” said Alm.

“I sincerely want to thank everyone who has contributed to this success. It’s based on great teamwork with passion and dedication among our colleagues within the Volvo Group, and close cooperation with our valued customers, partners and suppliers.”

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This is the fourth time that Volvo’s iconic FH model has

been named Truck of the Year. The Volvo FH is one of the industry’s most successful models ever with nearly 1.4 million trucks sold all over the world.

The Volvo FH Electric can operate at a total of 48.5 tons. Production of the Volvo FH Electric started in 2022 in Volvo’s factory in Gothenburg, Sweden, and production in the factory in Ghent, Belgium, began in 2023.

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Volvo Trucks was the first global manufacturer to start series production of electric trucks already in 2019, and today it has a broad electric line-up with a total of six electric trucks designed to handle a wide variety of transport assignments. Volvo Trucks is leading the market for heavy electric trucks in Europe with a market share of 49 percent.

International Truck of the Year

The International Truck of the Year organization was launched in 1977 and is made up of 24 commercial vehicle journalists from major trucking magazines throughout Europe. The annual award is given to the truck introduced in the market in the previous 12 months that has made the most significant contribution to road transport efficiency. Several key criteria are evaluated, including technological innovation, comfort, safety, driveability, energy efficiency, environmental “footprint” and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

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any other period, at 11.9 percent.

BTS also noted that highway construction costs jumped in the last 9 of 10 quarters through the first quarter of 2023.

“Over the 10 quarters, highway construction costs grew 53.8 percent,” reported the federal bureau.

Double-Edged Sword

The Biden administration has heavily campaigned the Buy America Act (BABA) with a goal of growing the policy into new areas. A proposed new rulemaking project with a goal of applying BABA to manufactured products is scheduled to be published in April.

“Until the proposal is published, we cannot gauge likely impacts,” said Marc Scribner, transportation policy analyst of think tank Reason Foundation. “If the rule is expansive in scope, it is likely to impose significant new construction costs on state departments of transportation.”

Scribner said the fed’s eagerness to leverage BABA’s expansion is “especially unfortunate” for state transportation agencies.

States “have seen highway construction costs increase by 50 percent over the past two years.”

Congress imposed BABA procurement requirements for federally funded state highway projects during the Carter administration. The 1978 Surface Transportation Assistance Act made the use of domestic steel, iron and manufactured products mandatory for federally funded projects.

A general waiver was applied back then to products and materials, other than structural steel, used in highway construction.

Scribner said in 1983 Congress find-tuned BABA requirements and maintained the general waiver for manufactured products.

“In doing so, FHWA agreed that it was ‘very difficult to identify the various materials and then trace their origin’ in complex manufactured products,” he said.

The BABA waiver for manufactured products has held its place on the federal policy books since then.

But labor unions and manufacturers both have opposed the general waiver all this time, citing protectionist issues.

According to Scribner, the anti-trade lobby scored a significant win with IIJA, which included the BABA.

“BABA expressed a general policy preference against any ‘waiver … not limited to the use of specific products for use in a specific project.’”

The Biden administration has applauded the $92 million increase in highway spending that was a major chunk of IIJA.

“Unfortunately, it is increasingly likely that inflation will wipe out the entirety of

that funding increase,” believes Scribner. “New Buy America requirements on manufactured products will make this problem even worse.”

He notes the federal Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) has the impacts of BABA on FHWA projects listed as “undetermined.”

Scribner believes this suggests the final rule will determine where annual costs land on the status scale.

It’s a matter of whether costs reach $100 million, considered “major” status, or $200 million, “significant” status.

“FHWA could choose to combine any narrowing or repeal of the general waiver with a more robust and permissive productspecific waiver process.”

Scribner maintains that policymakers need to understand that in the “real world of budget constraints,” cost increases translate to less work.

“Federally mandated cost increases necessarily translate to fewer transportation projects and reduced benefits for Americans,” he said. “The best option would be for Congress to reconsider BABA and instead codify a general manufactured products waiver.”

This would reduce uncertainty and avoid cost increases associated with the “significant” interpretation of BABA’s manufactured products application, he said.

Industry’s Perspective

As an example of the tenuous situation, Washington State finds its transportation construction activity hamstrung by construction inflation.

WSDOT advertised a Seattle bridge project with a cost of just more than $800 million. The agency received only two bids, and the lowest was approximately $1.3 billion.

“Such a massive overshoot of the estimated price tag is cause for concern to lawmakers on its own,” wrote David Kroman of the Seattle Times.

In July, the state awarded a contract for work on I-405 toll lanes that was $230 million over its estimated price. And a contract for related work on Highway 167 was 40 percent over the estimation. The price to convert three ferries to hybrid-electric went up by $30 million, or 25 percent, according to the Times.

The situation has state lawmakers concerned. Washington is on a “15-year sprint” to build out its transportation network.

“It makes it tough to do all of the projects we’ve voted on to pass and to do,” Sen. Curtis King said. “It makes it tough to meet those promises.”

Several factors are at play, including material costs, supply-chain delays — and inflation.

“But WSDOT has raised particular alarm about a trend noticed over the last year and a half: declining competition for large designbuild contracts,” wrote Kroman.

As recently as 2021, the state averaged more than six bids per project. So far in 2023, that number has dropped to around 2.5, he noted.

“It’s certainly a concerning trend because we have a lot of design builds coming up in the next couple of years,” said Chris Christopher, WSDOT.

The combined demand for contractors and labor shortages has created a one-two punch in the gut for the state’s transportation build-out.

“We’ve got a lot of large contracts happening and the contractors who are capable … are not as numerous as they need to be,” said Sen. Marko Liias.

As a result, the state is considering ways to create more appeal for smaller contractors, including breaking these megaprojects into multiple, smaller contracts.

For now, Rep. Jake Fey proposed rejecting Highway 520 bids and revisiting the details of the project. “We don’t have another $500 million laying around.”

FHWA’s Take On Index Results

It’s a situation affecting contractors across the transportation construction spectrum and well beyond Washington State.

In analyzing the latest NHCC index results, FHWA reported that for the second quarter of 2023 a 3.8 percent increase continued from the first quarter.

“Compared to the historical quarterly average of 1.4 percent growth, this is still higher than average inflation,” said FHWA.

The agency said the numbers are “less than the high inflation observed during 2021 and 2022, where average quarterly growth was 5.2 percent.”

They suggested that elevated inflation in 2021 and 2022 may have been driven by supply chain disruptions and fluctuating oil prices.

“Current trends in the index indicate that as these factors stabilize, the NHCCI may revert to its long-term average.”

Overall changes in such constructionrelated indexes suggests an easing of inflation on material prices, said FHWA.

“Divergence in producer price index [PPI] and NHCCI suggests factors other than material input prices may be contributing to NHCCI inflation,” it said.

“Notably, the PPI for asphalt showed a 20.5 percent increase during 2023 Q2 after showing a 22.2 percent decrease during 2023 Q1.”

Other construction-related PPI such as materials, concrete products and fabricated structural metal showed modest inflation

between 0-2 percent.

“The asphalt price volatility combined with relatively stable prices for other material may partially explain why the NHCCI continues to outpace the PPI.”

The Real Numbers, Crunched

The Eno Center noted that when FHWA released its latest cost index, it had to admit construction inflation had not slowed.

In fact, the transportation think tank said, the cost of building highways increased by 3.8 percent in the second quarter of 2023. That figure is equivalent to a 15.3 percent annual inflation rate, said the policy organization.

“This shows that, even though inflation had lessened elsewhere in the economy by that point, it was not yet done with highway construction.”

FHWA tracks construction costs quarterly through the NHCC index. In mid-2021, according to Eno, the index began growing rapidly. It peaked in the April-June 2022 quarter, and had a “temporary respite” in the fourth quarter of 2022, after which acceleration began once more.

“Since the end of 2020, the NHCCI says that highway construction costs have increased by 59.3 percent,” reported the Eno Center.

The organization is not surprised by the fact that the largest share of the increase was from rises in the cost of asphalt, dictated by the price of petroleum.

“But the second-largest cause of the quarterly increase was from traffic control, which is particularly labor-intensive,” said Eno policy analysts.

FHWA concluded that while it’s suggested labor costs are a driving factor in NHCCI inflation, the “relatively low and stable inflation” proves inconsistent

“The disparities in growth among the indices underline that each index’s sensitivity to broader events varies,” said the federal agency.

Those factors include COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain disruptions, material shortages, and oil price swings, FHWA added.

“New FHWA spending obligations in fiscal years 2021, 2022 and the first three quarters of 2023 totaled $152 billion,” noted Eno.

The organization suggests re-basing highway construction costs the last quarter of 2020, then deflate everything after that.

The result is that $152 million in new obligations deflates to a “real” total of $116 billion, according to the Eno Center.

The think tank figures that $35.2 billion in real buying power of the IIJA and regular funding has been lost to highway construction cost inflation since then.  CEG

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

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

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

WANTED (FL): COTTRELL TRAILERS, ALL MODELS.

EMAIL: WILFREORLANDO@GMAIL.COM

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

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

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

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

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

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

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR MOTOR GRADERS – LOOKING FOR A CAT 140G, 14G, 14H, OR 140H MOTOR GRADER WITH A RIPPER.

EMAIL: AHMED@IUKANDCO.COM; PHONE: +92300369360

WANTED (AL): KOMATSU 12 INCH BUCKET, PC35

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

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

EQUIPMENT

EMAIL: BILL@DITCHWITCHNEWMEXICO.COM

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

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

WANTED (US): MISCELLANEOUS CATERPILLAR ATTACHMENTS. LOOKING FOR RELIABLE IT COUPLER ATTACHMENTS AND JOHN DEERE 644K FORKS (JRB COUPLER) TO ENHANCE OUR CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS. WE REQUIRE ITEMS TO BE IN GOOD, WELL-MAINTAINED CONDITION. THE MOST DESIRED ATTACHMENTS ARE SIDE DUMP BUCKETS (LEFT AND RIGHT), BROOM ATTACHMENT, EXTENDABLE BOOM ATTACHMENT FORKS. PHONE: 484-781-2958 OR EMAIL US AT JWALSH@ JAMESTOHARAINC.COM

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

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 336 EXCAVATOR - MUST HAVE A HYDRAULIC QUICK COUPLER, AUXILIARY HYDRAULICS AND GPS EQUIPPED. UNIT SHOULD HAVE BETWEEN 4-6000 HOURS. EMAIL: AARONA@BLACKSTARACA.COM PHONE: 737-587-1936

WANTED (NC); CLARK ECX 25 FORKLIFT. EMAIL: JBSSERVICES37@GMAIL.COM

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR D10N CRAWLER DOZER. PLS PRICE FOB OR CIF ALEXANDRIA PORT EGYPT. EMAIL: ELEKTESADCO@YAHOO.COM; PHONE: 00201005311220

WANTED (CA): CATERPILLAR OFFHIGHWAY TRUCKS - CAT MODLES 777C, 777D, 777F, 777G. EMAIL: TONYTHOMAS@ PACIFICCRANES.COM; PHONE: 1-818-956-5231

WANTED (CA): CATERPILLAR WHEEL LOADERS, ALL MODELS. LOOKING FOR 980K-M / 924 K-M / 416 420 430 C-D-E-F / 953 963 C-D-K / 580 590 MN EMAIL: FEEDBACK@GCESEQUIPMENT.COM PHONE: 657-456-2544

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

WANTED (TX): NEED CAT 988 USED WHEEL LOADER. IF AVAILABLE PLEASE CONTACT ASAP. EMAIL: NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS@ GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 281-694-5478

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): KOMATSU WA-600, WA-500 AND WA-900 WHEEL LOADERS. EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

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

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

WANTED (IL): A CUMMINS 5.9 TURBO CHARGED ENGINE FOR A CASE 1155E LOADER.

EMAIL: KUBERSKIEXC@CHARTER.NET

WANTED: KOMATSU WA600-6 WHEEL LOADER & CAT 988. IF AVAILABLE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. THANKS. EMAIL: EDDIE.SIDDIQUI3@GMAIL.COM

WANTED (OK): CATERPILLAR D5N CRAWLER DOZER.

EMAIL:

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

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR MODEL 815 SOIL COMPACTOR.

EMAIL:

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

WANTED (MA): CATERPILLAR 308E2CR QC EXCAVATOR.

EMAIL: KKNOPE@DEFELICECORP.COM

WANTED (IN): HYSTER H80FT FORKS EMAIL: YADAV.JYOTI178@GMAIL.COM PHONE: 09500208661

WANTED (WA): BOMAG BW 172 PADFOOT COMPACTORS | LOOKING FOR PARTS, SPECIFICALLY DRIVE TRAIN, OR WHOLE MACHINE TO USE FOR PARTS. EMAIL: DYLAN@COLF.COM PHONE: 360-798-5847

WANTED (MD): CATERPILLAR 140H MOTOR GRADER. NEED TO BUY CAT USED MOTOR GRADER: CAT 140G, CAT 140H, CAT 14H, AND CAT 14G. IF AVAILABLE PLEASE LET US KNOW. EMAIL: AHMED@IUKANDCO.COM.

WANTED (WI): JOHN DEERE 200C EXCAVATOR - WANT TO BUY 5000065000 POUND EXCAVATOR WITH HYDRAULIC THUMB UNDER 6000 HOURS, UNDER $90K, ANY MAKE. EMAIL: IUKANDCO@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 0092-333-123-4598

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

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

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

WANTED (US): CLARK M371 SKID STEER LOADER EMAIL:ANDYGRANGER30@GMAIL.COM

WANTED (US): WANTED FOR A JCB RUBBER TIRE BACKHOE LOADER 214 – A QUICK DISCONNECT DETACHABLE ADAPTOR FOR A SET OF FORKS. CAN NEED REPAIR. EMAIL DEANDRS@VERIZON.NET OR CALL 610-417-5123

WANTED (US): ALL MODELS ALLMAND BACKHOE LOADERS. EMAIL: SCRIBEDM@ZOOMINTERNET.NET

WANTED (US): VOLVO EC480DL EXCAVATOR EMAIL: AHMED@IUKANDCO.COM; PHONE: +923003695360

WANTED (OK): INTERNATIONAL H100C WHEEL LOADER - I HAVE A 1978 GREEN ARMY HUFF MODEL#H100C WHEEL LOADER VIN#IH2073. LOOKING FOR A COMPLETE 6 CYLINDER TURBO DIESEL INTERNATIONAL ENGINE DT466.

EMAIL: CELMORE@RONSPBS.COM PHONE: 918-385-1623

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 420D BACKHOE LOADERS – WE ARE LOOKING TO BUY FOR THE FOLLOWING BACKHOES: CASE (580K, L, M, SK, SL) CAT (416, 420 C/D/E/F), DEERE (310E, G, SE) AND JCB (214 SERIES 3).

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

WANTED (US): HITACHI EXCAVATORS, MODELS EX 400 AND EX 450. EMAIL: AHMED@IUKANDCO.COM

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 340 EXCAVATORS - NEED TO LOCATE CAT EXCAVATORS 320, 330, 345, 365, 385, AND 390. EMAIL: EDDIE.SIDDIQUI3@GMAIL.COM

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): VOLVO EXCAVATORS - LOOKING TO BUY USED VOLVO 480DL EXCAVATORS. EMAIL: USEDEQUIPMENT STRADINGLLC@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +1-281-694-5478

WANTED (MI): WACKER NEUSON WL30 WHEEL LOADERS - LOOKING FOR ANY WHEEL LOADERS IN MICHIGAN UNDER 10,000 POUNDS & LESS THAN $15,000 EMAIL: CRAIGBERENS944@GMAIL.COM PHONE: 616-813-3642

WANTED (US): LOOKING FOR MULITIPLE UNITS OF CATERPILLAR D7G CRAWLER DOZERS IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION. EMAIL: ILYAS.MTCPK@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923322489350

WANTED (US): HITACHI EXCAVATORS – NEED TO PURCHASE HITACHI EXCAVATOR EX-400, EX-450, AND EX 270. IF ANY OF THEM AVAILABLE DO LET ME KNOW. THANKS IN ADVANCE. EMAIL: NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM PHONE: 281-694-5478

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

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

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

Thurs., February 22, 2024

For: Late Model Construction Equipment & Support (MX)

• Online

February 23 – March 8, 2024

For: Large Quantity Late Model Dump Trucks

• 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

• Houston, TX

February 13 – 15, 2024

• Tipton, CA

February 15 – 16, 2024

• Phoenix, AZ

February 16, 2024

• Orlando, FL

February 19 – 23, 2024

• Rocky Mountain Regional Event

March 6 - 7, 2024

• Fort Worth, TX

March 12 - 14, 2024

AIR WORKS

CONSIGNMENT AUCTION LTD.

www.airworksauction.com

330-749-4362

• Millersburg, OH

February 15 – 17, 2024

For: 35th Annual Air Works Consignment Auction

AUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL

www.auctionsinternational.com

800-536-1401

• Online

January 31 – May 11, 2024

For: Online Auctions Closing Daily!

Coming Auctions

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

• Online Wed., February 14, 2024

BAR NONE AUCTION

www.barnoneauction.com

866-372-1700

• Online

Fri., February 23, 2024

For: Woodburn Equipment Auction

• Online

Sat., March 9, 2024

For: Sacramento Equipment Auction

BIDADOO AUCTIONS

www.bidadoo.com

1-877-BIDADOO

• Online

February 13, 2024

• Online February 20, 2024

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

• Online February 14, 2024

• Online February 21, 2024

BRIGHT STAR AUCTIONS www.brightstarauctions.com 574-825-0704

• Online

Wed., February 14, 2024 For: IronRing

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

• Orlando, FL Fri., February 16, 2024

For: IEDA Florida Live Heavy Equipment & Transportation Auction

CUNNINGHAM & ASSOCIATES www.AuctionAZ.com 888-777-9888

• Online February 1 - 14, 2024

For: Readymix & Aggregate Plant Equipment, Tools & Office Supplies

DEMOTT AUCTION COMPANY www.demottauction.com 229-985-4565

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

• Iron City, GA Sat., March 23, 2024 For: 22nd Annual Spring Auction

DON SMOCK AUCTION CO., INC. www.dsa-auctions.com

765-778-9277

• Pendleton, IN Fri., March 22, 2024 For: 32nd Annual Spring Auction

HANSEN AUCTION GROUP www.hansenauctiongroup.com 920-383-1012

• Online Tues., February 27, 2024

For: Construction, Heavy Trucks & Government

• Princeton, MN Mon., March 18, 2024

For: Pike Construction Equipment, Truck & Trailer Auction

HENDERSON AUCTIONS

www.hendersonauctions.com 225-686-2252

• Livingston, LA March 14 - 15, 2024

For: 2-Day Spring Truck, Farm & Construction Auction

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

February 13 - 14, 2024

For: Northeast Region Timed Auction

• Online February 20 - 21, 2024

For: Western Region Timed Auction

• Online

Tues., February 27, 2024

For: Dixon, California Auction Event

• Online

February 27 - 28, 2024

For: Southeast Region Timed Auction

J.M. WOOD AUCTION COMPANY www.jmwood.com 800-447-7085

• Montgomery, AL

March 19 - 22, 2024

For: 51st Annual Spring Auction

J. STOUT AUCTIONS www.jstoutauction.com 888-897-8864

• Virtual Live

Wed., February 28, 2024

For: Heavy Equipment Auction

JEFF MARTIN AUCTIONEERS, INC. www.jeffmartinauctioneers.com 601-450-6200

• Kissimmee, FL

February 12 - 15, 2024

For: Annual Winter Public Auction

• Online

Closing February 20, 2024 For: National Online Only Construction, Ag & Transportation Auction

• Enigma, GA

Sat., March 2, 2024

For: South Georgia Consignment Auction

• Brooklyn, MS Sat., March 9, 2024

For: Early Spring Construction & Transportation Public Auction

• Online

Begins Closing March 19, 2024

For: National Ag, Construction & Transportation Auction

JOEY MARTIN AUCTIONEERS www.joeymartinauctioneers.com 864-940-4800

• Cope, SC

March 15 - 16, 2024

For: 2-Day Low Country Equipment, Truck & AG Auction

For: Vehicles & Equipment Auction

• Online Thurs., February 15, 2024 For: Construction Equipment Auction

• Online

Tues., February 20, 2024 For: Government Auction

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

• McBee, SC Sat., February 24, 2024

For: Sandhills Open Consignment Auction

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

• Wooster, OH Sat., March 2, 2024 For: 30th Annual Ag & Construction & Attachment Auction

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

• Online February 6 – 13, 2024 For: February NetAuction; Edition 1

SHERIDAN REALTY & AUCTION COMPANY www.sheridanauctionservice.com 517-676-9800

• Online Tues., March 12, 2024 For: RTC Trucking Auction

YODER & FREY

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

• Kissimmee, FL

February 14 - 16, 2024

For: Annual Florida Auction

• Findley, OH

Thurs., February 29, 2024 For: Ohio Auction

• Houston, TX

Thurs., March 7, 2024 For: Texas Auction

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NATE UNITE (MEMPHIS, TN)

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 Lean Construction Education Program 2nd EditionHybrid (Https://training.agc.org/course/lean-construction-program-2nd-edition-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 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-a-year 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 703/356-2622.

ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS (ABC)

ABC 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. 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 fourand-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.

MODULAR BUILDING INSTITUTE (MBI)

World of Modular 2024 Annual Convention and Tradeshow

DATES: March 18 – 21, 2024

Place: Rosen Shingle Creek 9939 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32819

Join Us in the SUNSHINE STATE!

Located in the heart of Florida, Orlando is home to world-class entertainment, award-winning golf courses, and the best in international and coastal cuisine.

This year, the World of Modular Annual Convention and Tradeshow is taking place in Orlando, FL, giving you the opportunity to meet with hundreds of industry leaders to learn more about the trends that may affect your business. The show has been running for 40 years, providing professionals in the commercial modular building industry with an event during which they can exchange ideas, network and more.

World of Modular is an Open Forum for Anyone Interested in Modular Construction!

From general contractors, architects, and designers to suppliers of building products, services, and ﬁnancing, World of Modular remains the single best place for everyone involved in the modular construction industry to learn, share, and network.

For more information, contact Modular Building Institute: 285 Hydraulic Ridge Road, Suite 6, Charlottesville, VA USA 22901

Phone: 888/811-3288 Email: info@modular.org