Crews Begin Final Phase of Houston Project
By Irwin Rapoport CEG CORRESPONDENTPhase
in Houston is on track for summer 2024 finish.
Brothers Construction Co. Inc. has been making tremendous progress on the initiative that was launched in December 2018.
TxDOT recently gave an update and
By Lucy Perry CEG CORRESPONDENTThe construction industry has declared its support of 22 states challenging the FHWAís greenhouse gas (GHG) performance rules, which went into effect this past December. TheAGC andARTBAbelieve the federal agency lacks the authority to impose performance measures and that FHWA has underestimated the administrative costs resulting from the mandate. The courts will decide this month.
Thetwoassociations,filingbriefsinfederalcourtsin February, joined several construction industry groups who consider the mandate burdensome and untenable.
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announced that ìall roadwork at the Houston 610/69 interchange has been completed early.î
The work, taking place in TxDOTís Houston District, is improving safety and mobility, reducing congestion and upgrading the interchange to
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CONFERENCES DRIVE DESIGN-BUILD TEAMS TO INNOVATE
Each spring, thousands of the nationís leading design-build owners and practitioners come together for timely and targeted Design-Build Done Right education for every member of a design-build team.
12 VOLVOíS ACQUISITION OF PROTERRAíS BATTERY BUSINESS COMPLETE
The Volvo Group has completed the previously announced transaction whereby the Group acquired the battery business from Proterra Inc. and Proterra Operating Company Inc.
24 GILBANE BUILDING CO. EXPANDS RISING CONTRACTOR PROGRAM
Gilbane Building Co. announced the expansion of its Rising Contractor program, a 12-week program designed to build capacity in minority-owned, womenowned, disadvantaged, LGBTQ and veteran-owned construction companies.
28 JACOBSMEYER JOINS TAKEUCHI AS REGIONAL BUSINESS MGR.
Takeuchi-US named Jeffrey Jacobsmeyer as its new central Midwest regional business manager. His duties include dealer development and recruitment, inventory control, forecasting, promotions, sales planning and goal setting.
28 ABC UNVEILS AI RESOURCE GUIDE FOR CONTRACTORS
Associated Builders and Contractors announced it has released an artificial intelligence technology guide for the construction community, which includes definitions, construction use cases and considerations.
30 DEVELON UNVEILS DX62R-7, DX63-7 MINI-EXCAVATORS
DEVELON has introduced all-new 6-metric-ton mini-excavators ó the DX62R-7 and DX63-7 ó for use in the United States and Canada. The two excavators replace the previous iterations and join the line of next-gen -7 Series.
32 KUBOTA RETURNS AS SPONSOR OF THORSPORT RACING, BEN RHODES
Kubota Tractor Corporation and ThorSport Racing announced that Kubota will return as the official tractor company of ThorSport and a primary sponsor of two-time Truck Series champion Ben Rhodesí No. 99 Ford F-150.
32 JOHN DEERE CELEBRATES NATIONAL WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION WEEK
In conjunction with the celebration of National Women in Construction Week and International Womenís Day, John Deere Construction & Forestry announced its $125,000 sponsorship of the ìWomen at Work: Breaking Barriersî docuseries.
64 ASCE ANNOUNCES 2024 OUTSTANDING PROJECTS, LEADERS AWARD WINNERS
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) announced its 2024 recipients of the Societyís Outstanding Projects and Leadership (OPAL) awards, which recognize lifetime achievement in each of five categories.
68 STERTIL-KONI ANNOUNCES STEINHARDT AS NEW COMPANY PRESIDENT
Stertil-Koni USAInc. announced that Scott Steinhardt has been named company president. In this position, Steinhardt brings more than 28 years of top industry sales, marketing and distributor management experience to the company.
70 TAKEUCHI-US PROMOTES SCOTT UTZMAN TO ATTACHMENT SPECIALIST
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ConstructionIndustryNeedstoBeWaryofDeepfakeVideos
By Lucy Perry CEG CORRESPONDENTEven in construction deepfakes are a very real, very costly issue. The result of a fake video or image could be lost income, employees walking off the job or even an indefinite halt to the entire project. Getting out in front of the deepfake as soon as you can is the key to saving not only your companyís reputation but the bottom line.
Adeepfake can result in reputational concerns over safety, a lack of trust for your companyorcallintoquestiontheintegrityof a project. A deepfake creator can attack the budget and cost of a project, the projectís progress, the work timeline or the projectís resources.
In the end, the loss of business, the legal implications and cost overruns can ruin a contractor despite his claims of innocence, said Josh Weiss.
A crisis communication expert, Weiss sees deepfakes at the corporate and even contractor levels becoming more prevalent in the next 12 to 18 months.
ìI expect that by the fall of 2024 or early 2025 we will see more deepfakes striking,î said Weiss.
He said the bright side of all this is that bombarding society with deepfake videos and images will have a reverse effect.
ìBy mid-2025 or early 2026, nobodyís going to believe anything they see or hear anymore,îwhichWeissbelievesisapositive for deepfake victims.
In the meantime, social media platforms will have to find a way to remove or prevent deepfakes from happening. Until that happens, companies will get hurt before people realize they shouldnít believe what they see.
In construction, ìa lot of the people doing deepfakes are trying to make it look like a company is cutting corners,î said Weiss.
How Deepfakes Happen
Adeepfake goes beyond just ruining your reputation. They can have a huge effect beyond just the ego. Weiss has examples.
Say a contractor is bidding on a contract with the state. Theyíve submitted an RFP and they made the final list.
ìWhat happens if a competitor creates a deepfake video during the selection process, where it appears you canít do the job, or youíre cutting corners?î said Weiss.
The judging panel has your bid, but theyíre seeing messages and images depicting your company as unable to perform.
ìIf a deepfake hits a week before their deadline and theyíre not sure if itís real or not,aretheywillingtochooseacertaincompany anyway?î
Itís a huge risk for that committee to take, especially for a state or even a federal con-
tract, said Weiss.
Adeepfakevideocanbecreatedbysomeone who doesnít want a project to move forward, or who believes the community will be negatively affected.
ìSomeone in the community creates a fakevideothatimpliesthereísamajorsafety issue on the construction site, alleging the contractor is not meeting standards.î
Ortheyclaimhistoricartifactswerefound during excavation of the site.They claim itís an ancient burial ground. That can stop a project in its tracks.
ìSomeone can claim there are risks on a project associated with dust,î said Weiss. ìSo, a contractor can water the site down in ordertoprotecttheneighborhood.Butifyou haveavideothatmakesitlookslikethegeneral contractor is ignoring the environment, that company gets fined, and that stops the project.î
Another example: ìSay you have a disgruntled employee who creates a video that depicts what looks like a safety manager breaking a rule.î
That disgruntled worker is just trying to hurt an employer, or maybe theyíre trying to keep the project going longer so they can stay on the job.
ìThere are always those kind of risks, where deepfakes can threaten a companyís ability to operate,î said Weiss.
Deepfakes in construction are still fairly rare, but thereís a reason the industry isnít hearing it happening a lot.
ìBecause, really, who wants to publicize that?And itís such a new form of attack that companies may not know theyíre under attack,î he said.
Weeks after that RFP phase a contractor may find a video and realize theyíre being attacked.This trend is only starting to hit the construction industry, he said.
ìEven in the case of major construction companies, if somebody wants to manipulate their stock, all they have to do is create a fake video.î
Thesecharactersdonítcareifyoufindout itís a deepfake a week or two down the road because theyíve already made their money.
Answer Deepfakes With Transparency
Itís very difficult for a contractor to overcometheeffectsofadeepfake,especiallyon a multi-million dollar project, said Weiss.
Butthereareafewthingsacontractorcan do to become a moving target right now:
ï Purposeful Monitoring ó This means making sure youíre watching for deepfakes. IsyourcompanyísITdepartmentdoingallit can in terms of protecting videos?
One form of protection is putting watermarks on your corporate videos. Steps you
take internally can demonstrate whatís yours and prevent someone from getting access to your images.
ï Update crisis communication ó Companies should update their crisis communications plan to cover deepfakes.
The bonus is most companies already have a crisis communications plan, said Weiss.
ìThey already have protocols in place for how to handle a media crisis, a community crisis, etc.î
He said 80 percent of a contractorís crisis communication plan remains unchanged in addressingdeepfakes.Butthereisonemajor difference.
ìIf something bad happens and you say this isnít real or itís not really me, no oneís going to necessarily believe you,î said Weiss. ìJust because you say itís fake, people just donít know if they should believe you or not.î
ï Get third-party endorsement ó You really need a third-party expert to say something is fake.
ìSome tech companies have developed deepfake detection software to find which pictures are fraudulent,î said Weiss.
Mostexpertscancustomizeaplantomeet your companyís needs. The key is having a third-party expert explain why itís fake.
ìThatís a lot more credible than you explaining by yourselfî on behalf of your company, he said.
ìI urge companies to update their crisis communicationandemergencyplans.Iconsult with them on what to do and say during a deepfake.î
And, he said, that extends to what to say to their employees believing the head of the company is having an affair, doing drugs or putting their jobs at risk.
A third party can say ìthis is fakeî and explain why. The faster you get that out and haveproofitísfake,thesooneryoucanshow that itís already disproved.
ìIf you donít have a plan lined up, if you have no third-party proof, that fake video is allowed to circulate for three days,î said Weiss. ìThat means more people every hour will see that bad news. With a deepfake crisis itís all the more important to respond as soon as possible.î
Duringamediacrisis,yourplanistohave astatementtobuyyourselfmoretimetodeal with a negative situation.
ìButitdoesnítworkthatwaywithadeepfake crisis because the video will keep going until you can prove itís fake,î said Weiss.
Preventing Deepfake Damage
Inside your company, said Weiss, there arestepsyourITdepartmentcantaketomitigate the occurrence of deepfakes.
One goal, he said, ìis to try to lock down the ability for bad actors to access that corporate video.î
Findingthatforensiccapabilitytobreakit downisanotherstepintherightdirection.In all likelihood most contractors donít have the inhouse IT resources.
ìYou need special software or expertise to detect and make it less believable,î said Weiss.
Another step a contractor can take is to train employees on the damage a deepfake can cause to the company.
ìThey may believe it, too,î said Weiss. ìAll of a sudden innocent employees are spreading the fake news even faster. If you want to stop that, I encourage companies to understand their employees are their first line of defense.î
Recognizingandreportingisthebestway to start the clock in finding third-party experts to say something is fake.
The faster company executives know, the faster they can reach out, say itís fake, get that on the record and defend themselves.
Your crisis communication plan should detail what they tell employees who are most afraid because their jobs are at risk.
ìTheguyinthefield,theworkeronsite,is theonegettingcallsandcommentsfromthe public, elected officials and customers.î
A contractor should always try to tell employees whatís happening so the employeeispreparedtosharetherightmessage if someone asks.
ìYou donít want them to speak for the company, but their response is a public statementevenifitísjusttoanotherworker.î
And, you want that message to be positive, added Weiss. You want that employee to say, ìItís not true, weíre addressing it.î
That message, at least, helps employees know whatís going on and they realize itís not true, said Weiss.
ìIf you never address the issue with employees, they start to wonder if itís real, too.î
The next step is getting the message to your elected officials from representatives of your company.
If thereís a general contractor on the project,youneedtotelltheGCwhatísgoingon.
ìItís embarrassing to say itís fake, but wouldnít you rather say itís fake, than they see it, wonder if itís real and ask you about it?î said Weiss.
The idea is, whoever gets the first chance to say anything will control the message, he added.
So, you the contractor want to be the first one to share info, ìbut not so loudly you tell people something they never would have known about.î CEG
ABC: ConstructionSectorEmployment Increases By 23,000 in February 2024
The construction industry added 23,000 jobs on net in February, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of LaborStatistics.Onayear-over-yearbasis,industryemployment has expanded by 215,000 jobs, an increase of 2.7 percent.
Nonresidential construction employment grew by 24,200 positions on net, with growth in all three subcategories. Heavyandcivilengineeringgainedthemostjobs,increasing by 12,500 positions. Nonresidential specialty trade and nonresidential building added 7,400 and 4,300 jobs, respectively.
Theconstructionunemploymentrateroseto7.0percentin February. Unemployment across all industries increased from 3.7 percent in January to 3.9percent in February.
ìIn February, we saw evidence that contractors continue to add workers, fulfilling expectations,î said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu. ìEmployment growth happened in a variety of nonresidential subsegments, which is quite remarkable given headwinds such as high project financing costs,elevatedconstructionservicedeliverycostsandlingering recessionary fears.
ìThough the February jobs report and the Construction
“In February, we saw evidence that contractors continue to add workers, fulfilling expectations.”
Anirban Basu Associated Builders and Contractors
Confidence Index data both indicate ongoing industry momentum, there remain reasons for concern,î said Basu. ìContractors whose clients are project owners who rely on the availability of private financing have been reporting higher numbers of project delays. ABCís Construction Backlog Indicator declined last month, indicating that, while the industry continues to expand, a growing fraction of nonresidential contractors may be feeling the effects of a stillrestrictive monetary environment.î
For more information, visit abc.org/economics.
VolvoAcquires Battery Business From Proterra Inc., Proterra Operating Co.
TheVolvo Group has completed the previously announced transaction whereby the Group acquired the battery business from Proterra Inc. and Proterra Operating Company Inc.
The acquisition, which was made at a purchase price of USD 210M before adjustment for inventory level at closing, includes a development center for battery modules and packs in California and an assembly factory in Greer, S.C.
ìThese assets and the skills and competence of the Proterra team are a great complement to our current footprint and enables us to accelerate our battery-electric roadmap even further,î said Lars Stenqvist, CTO Volvo Group.
Volvo intends to run Proterra as a going concern and deliver to selected customers.
The transaction has no material impact on the Volvo Group financial performance.
For more information, visit volvogroup.com.
DBIA Conferences Drive Design-Build Teams to Innovate
TheDesign-BuildInstituteofAmerica's(DBIA)Specialty Conferences are the nationís only design-build events focused on the water/wastewater and transportation/aviation sectors.
Each spring, thousands of the nationís leading designbuild owners and practitioners come together for timely and targetedDesign-BuildDoneRighteducationforeverymember of a design-build team.
WHAT: Design-Build Conference for Water/Wastewater and Design-Build Conference for Transportation/Aviation
WHO: Design-Build Institute ofAmerica
WHEN: April 15ñ17, 2024 (Water/Wastewater); April 17ñ19, 2024 (Transportation/Aviation)
WHERE: Duke Energy Convention Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
Last year, a study by FMI Consulting projected designbuild to account for nearly half of construction market share and $1.9 trillion in construction spending by 2026. Fueled in part by funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the report showed that highway/street, water/wastewater and transportation are among the sectors with the highest anticipated growth, making DBIAís conferences a prime opportunity to explore ways to increase the benefits of design-build on associated projects.
This yearís conferences will feature general sessions dedicated to exploring the upcoming Best Practices for Water/WastewaterandTransportation/Aviation,fourspecialized education tracks, 20-plus sessions per conference and a variety of networking opportunities.
Program highlights include:
ï Environmental Attorney Robert Bilott will share the story of his epic 20-year legal battle against DuPont that exposed the worst case of corporate coverup and environmental contamination in modern history and inspired the major motion picture Dark Waters. (Water/Wastewater)
ï Representatives from the design-build team responsible for the renovation of the award-winning Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) DC Headquarterswilldiscusshowtheymetthegoalsoftheproject, including increased community engagement, improved employee well-being, elevated sustainability and more. (Transportation/Aviation)
ï General sessions devoted to in-depth conversations about the development of Market Sector Best Practices for Water/Wastewater and Transportation/Aviation.
ï Pre-conference event featuring the foundational course inDBIAísnewCollaborativeDeliveryLeadershipAcademy, exploring the crucial competencies for effective DesignBuild Done Right Leadership.
ïAJointSessioncenteredonthegrowthoftheprogressive design-build procurement method and its role in the growth of design-build.
ïDedicatedforumsforownersandpractitionerstoengage in open, honest discussion about issues and ideas unique to their positions on a design-build team.
Explore tracks and sessions in the DBIADesign-Build for Water/Wastewater and Transportation/Aviation Conferences Brochure.
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KomatsuAddsWX11LHDtoUndergroundHardRockLineup
Komatsu has introduced the new WX11 LHD, a powerful, 12 ton (11 t) machine that offers bestin-classbreakoutforceandbest-inclass payload helping to maximize productivity and provide a lower total cost of ownership.
The WX11 showcases Komatsuís commitment to providing underground hard rock miners with an exceptional load, haul and dump solution, integrating nextgeneration data management capabilities, operator ergonomics, intuitive controls and compliance with EU Stage V emission requirements.
As a new model within the Komatsuhardrockfamilyofproducts, the WX11 is designed to be a class-leading LHD for all underground mine operators and contractors. With ease of operability, superior performance and groundlevel maintenance position, the WX11 has several competitive edges in the 11 ton (10-t) LHD class,accordingtothemanufacturer.
Quick specs and features:
ï Horsepower: 280 hp @ 2,000 rpm (209 kW @ 2,000 rpm)
ï Operating weight: 77,750 lbs. (35,250 kg)
ïAvailable engine certifications:
ïAdjustable ride control
ï Onboard telemetry
The WX11 hosts many additional features specific to the platform:
ï New heavy-duty hard rock Komatsu axles with SAHR brakes
ï Komatsu cylinders and accumulators
ï Swing-out radiator fan assemblies to support quick washdowns
ï Optimized kinematics for superior breakout and tilt force
ï All-new engineered structures to support the additional 10 percent payload capacity
ìThe WX11 is a game changer for hard rock miners. Developed through a close partnership between our experienced team and our longtime customers, this product reflects a shared commitment to design excellence,î said Ryan Karns, director of LHD and Truck Products at Komatsu.
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ï New size provides best-inclass breakout force and outstanding operator visibility
ìThe WX11 is the LHD every miner will want to have in their operation.î
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Crews Expect to Finish Seven-Phase Project This Summer
current design standards.
ìThe remaining IH-610 median bridges are being constructed,î said Danny Perez, TxDOT public information officer. ìThe southern median bridge is being constructed with plans to complete by the end of March 2024, followed by the total closure and reconstruction of Conn G. A third pump station, a few detention ponds, and retaining walls are being constructed.î
The following elements have been completed: opening the second lane of Conn C, the second lane of Conn H, and the third lane of the ramp that merges with SB IH-69. The remaining work is concentrating upon completing the median IH-610 bridges on the southern end, demolishing and reconstructing Conn G, demolishing temporary bridges 1 and 2, and placing IH-610 traffic in its final lane configuration.
Construction Challenges
The work has its hurdles, but they are being cleared.
ìConstructing new bridges around existing bridges that have live traffic [is a challenge,]î said Perez. ìIt is being resolved by closing ramps and roadways, waiting to remove existing bridge obstructions and having a contractor with experience who knows how to work in tight spaces to manipulate the beam. Progress has been good. At times progress was slowed by local events that prohibit roadway closures. TxDOT has had a good long standing relationship with Williams Brothers, who understand the pressure TxDOT is under to complete any project within the allotted timeline. [They have] personnel that specialize in specific facets of work where resolving issues is commonplace for them.î
For the interchange work, eight bridge ramps are being constructed, as well as two METRO Bus bridges and a Chimney Rock bridge.
Equipment operators are using drill rigs, cranes, excavators and concrete pump trucks.
The majority of proposed I-610 and I-69 frontage roads and bridge approaches have been constructed.
ìRichmondandWestparkDrivemedians,asectionofIH610 NBFR and Conn G approaches are pending pavement,î said Perez, who noted that the IH-610 NB and SB frontal roads, IH-69 NB and SB frontal roads and approaches to Connís A, B, C, D, E, F, G & H have been completed. All roadshaveaconcretefinishedsurface.Asphaltbondbreaker is used below.
For this work, crews are using a lime mixer, front-end loader, motor graders and a laydown machine (bond breaker). Concrete pavement was constructed using forms and a slip form for concrete railing.
The IH-610 NB and SB median bridges on the southern part of IH-610 bridge are under construction.
During the last week of February, TxDOT gave an update and announced that “all roadwork at the Houston 610/69 interchange has been completed early.”
ìThe next bridge to demo and reconstruct will be Conn G [NB 610 ñ NB 69] inApril,î said Perez.
Cranes / cherry pickers and manlifts are the primary equipment used. Cranes will be used to hang beams, set column and cap forms, set overhang brackets, set precast concrete panels and unload rebar/deck forms. Manlifts are used to secure overhang brackets and weld steel girder diaphragms and tighten girder bolts.
Additional work includes constructing retaining walls, detention ponds and a pump station.
TheworkhasaconsiderablenumberofWilliamsBrothers andsubcontractoremployeeson-site.Thesubcontractorsare Mesa (rod busters), TSC (electrical), Base (storm sewer), PTC (pavement markers) and Peltier Brothers (pump stations).
The amount of materials generated by excavation and demolition operations was finalized at 310,000 cu. yds.
New materials include:
ï Concrete for bridges poured: 52,561 cu. yds.;
ï Retaining walls: 123,103 sq. ft.;
ï Drill shafts poured: 82,963 linear ft. (15.7 mi.);
ï Concrete beams: 67,464 linear ft. (12.8 mi.);
ï Steel beams: 27,171 linear ft. (5.2 mi.).
Prefabricated elements are present precast concrete beams, precast bridge deck panels, precast retaining wall panels and precast concrete pipe.
Based in Houston, Williams Brothers is very meticulous about maintenance, be it immediate repairs or scheduled maintenance. The firm has on-site and area mechanics and brings in additional help as needed. The company purchases and rents equipment from regional and local dealerships.
(All photos courtesy of TxDOT.)
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Gilbane Building Co. Expands Rising Contractor Program
Gilbane Building Company, a global, family-owned construction management firm, announced the expansion of its Rising Contractor program, a 12-week program designedtobuildcapacityinminority-owned, women-owned,disadvantaged,LGBTQand veteran-owned construction companies.
The program includes virtual and in-person training as well as one-on-one mentor relationships.
ìGilbane recognizes the need to support an equitable, inclusive, and robust constructionindustry,îsaidYvetteStevens,vicepresident and director of economic inclusion at Gilbane Building Company. ìOur Rising Contractor program is designed to support small, promising subcontractors in the industry to increase their knowledge and helpopenupmoreopportunities.Wewantto support contractors to build capacity and business acumen to pursue and win more work with Gilbane or any company in the industry.î
More than 245 companies nationwide have graduated from the program since 2020. Over 75 companies are participating in the 2024 cohort. Gilbane is committed to
said Rhoni Thompson, president and CEO of RL Cole Enterprise and a Rising Contractors graduate. ìIíve learned to communicate more and more confidently about business issues like insurance needs for a certainproject,andthatallowsmetogoafter different projects or maybe be accepted in some more projects than I was prior to the program.î
The Rising Contractor 2024 Program Agenda includes topics such as:
ï Developing Financial Strength
ï Getting Prequalified
ï Safety
ï Change Management
ï Leveraging Technology
ï Competing with Sustainability & Innovation
ï Business Development & Marketing
generating $100 million in awards through 2026 for program graduates. This commitment is part of the companyís overall pledge to award $4 billion in contracts to diverse-
owned businesses through 2026.
ìBeing in the room with other business owners who have similar challenges in growing their business was very beneficial,î
ìOur program is designed to provide top notch training and create relationships with Gilbanestaff,îsaidJohnRodriguez,Gilbane Rising Contractor program director. ìWe believe deeply in the future of our Rising Contractor program graduates and are excitedtosupportthegrowthoftheirbusinesses.î
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Jeffrey Jacobsmeyer Joins Takeuchi as Its Newest Regional Business Manager
Takeuchi-US has named Jeffrey Jacobsmeyer as its new central Midwestregionalbusinessmanager.Jacobsmeyerísdutieswillinclude dealer development and recruitment, inventory control, forecasting, promotions, sales planning and goal setting in the central Midwest region, which encompasses Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma and South Dakota.
ìJeffís career experience and industry knowledge make him a perfect fit for our regional business manager role at Takeuchi,î said Shay Klusmeyer, Takeuchi-US division sales manager of the central and western United States. ìFrom working as a product specialist to becoming a business development manager and even running his own contracting business, Jeffís background makes him a great asset for Takeuchi in the central Midwest region. Weíre very pleased to have him on our team.î
Based in the Hawk Point, Mo., area northeast of St. Louis, Jacobsmeyer served as a global product manager, sales manager and marketing manager within the compact equipment industry over a spanof12yearsbeforejoiningTakeuchi.Priortolaunchinghiscorporate career, Jacobsmeyer owned and operated his own grading company, giving him unique insight into the needs of equipment owners and operators.
ìIím fortunate to have experience in multiple dealership roles, as an end user customer and as a corporate representative for three global brands,îJacobsmeyersaid.ìIímexcitedtoputmyexperienceinproduct marketing, business management, sales and product support to work on behalf of an outstanding company like Takeuchi.î
Associated Builders and Constractors Unveils Brand NewAI Resource Guide
Associated Builders and Contractors announced it has released an artificial intelligence technology guide for the construction community, which includes definitions, construction use cases and considerations.
The purpose of the guide is to provide a level of knowledge to ensure contractors can be active participants in the constructionAI conversation.
ìABC helps members realize the potentialofAI,whichhelpscontractors complete projects on time, minimize staffing challenges, save money and improve health and safety,î said Matt Abeles, ABC vice president of construction technology and innovation.
ìThe construction industry is faced with a steep worker shortage of more than half of a million in 2024, and promising technologies like AI can help address this challenge. As younger workers become industry
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leaders, we must approach AI in construction as beneficial with a balanced view that includes continuous evaluation, developing ethical guidelines and increasing awareness about what AI can and cannot do.î
ìThe possibilities of AI technology may sound endless, but we must first educate ourselves on the basics, and this resource is a starting point to understand AI and its potential impact on the construction industry,î said ABC Director of Construction Technology and Innovation Patrick Scarpati,whoauthoredtheguide.ìThe industry has immense opportunities to evaluate how we can better deliver projects, and we can lean on AI in achieving essential goals like upskilling, workforce development, knowledge transfer, supply chain optimization, enhanced safety design and planning and much more.î
The guide describes uses ofAI during the construction project lifecycle, including preconstruction, construction and building maintenance. It also provides definitions of terms, such as deep learning and predictive AI, as well as best practices in drafting office AI policies.
ABC creates the conditions for construction companies to innovate, differentiate, and attract and educate their toptalent,ultimatelytowinanddeliver that work safely, ethically and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which they work. ABC continues to invest in helping its membersselectandunderstandhigh-quality construction technology available to them through its Tech Report, Tech Alliance,Tech Marketplace and Safety Tech Guide.
For more information, visit abc.org/ai.
DEVELON Unveils Mini-Excavators
DEVELON has introduced all-new 6-metric-ton miniexcavators ó the DX62R-7 and DX63-7 ó for use in the United States and Canada.
The two DEVELON excavators replace the previous iterations and join the line of next-generation -7 Series miniexcavators. The DX62R-7 and DX63-7 have an updated design and impressive horsepower and weight.
These machines offer standard telematics, powerful digging and lifting, attachment versatility, exceptional operator comfortanddurabilityfeatures,accordingtothemanufacturer.
ìThey deliver impressive digging, uptime protection and smarttechnologiesoperatorsneedtotakeonthetoughestjob sites,î said Jacob Sherman, product and dealer marketing manageratDEVELON.ìWeírepleasedtobeexpandingour lineup of DEVELON -7 Series mini-excavators and designing them with more standard premium features, including telematics,high-performanceairconditioningandmuchmore.î
Powerful to Boost Productivity
Developed to optimize productivity, the DX62R-7 and DX63-7 mini-excavators are equipped with features that enable operators to tackle big jobs in challenging environments. Top applications for these new DEVELON models include landscaping, construction and underground utilities.
The DX62R-7 has a reduced tail swing design. The tail swing extends just a few inches beyond the width of the excavator tracks, minimizing the chances of encountering objects or buildings when rotating the machine. The DX637 is a conventional tail swing excavator. Both are available in standard or optional long arm configurations, for when more reach and dig depth are needed.
For enhanced durability, the new -7 Series mini-excavators are designed with a width-protected swing frame. Operators can get closer to their work, including being flush against a structure or wall, when offset digging.The excavatorsí swing casting and cylinders remain within the track width at full left-swing, making it less likely that operators will damage these components when working in tight or confined areas. An integrated counterweight improves the machinesílifting capacity and robustness.
When turning, grading and maneuvering, the DX62R-7 and DX63-7 mini-excavators will auto downshift, so they wonít bog down when traveling. As the load decreases, the excavators automatically shift back into high range
Enhanced Attachment Versatility
Standard on the DX62R-7 and DX63-7 is a thumb-ready arm that includes durable mounts integrated into the arm, eliminating the need for welding when adding a thumb. The new hydraulic quick-coupler-ready design with quick-coupler hydraulic piping installed to the end of the arm allows foreasyattachmentchanges.Operatorswonítneedadditional accessories to install a compatible quick coupler to the machine,helpingtoreducethetimetoswitchattachments.
The excavators offer one-way/two-way hydraulic flow. Forimprovedcontrol,hydraulicflowisactivatedthroughthe joystick, not the pedal. One-way hydraulic flow only requires hydraulic power in one direction, for such attachments as hydraulic breakers and plate compactors.Two-way hydraulic flow is ideal for mini-excavator attachments that need bidirectional flow, such as hydraulic thumbs (clamps), rippers and grapples.
Attachments help operators complete multiple tasks using one machine. DEVELON offers a heavy-duty bucket, ditch-
cleaning bucket, thumb, manual quick-hitch and hydraulic quick coupler that makes changing other attachments quick andeasyóincludingaugers,hydraulicbreakers,platecompactors, grapples, rippers and flail mowers.
All-Day Comfort Features
The DX62R-7 and DX63-7 mini-excavators come standard with a high-performance heating and air conditioning system. This improvement in comfort for mini excavator operatorstakesproductivitytoanewlevelonlong,hotdays. Fullyintegratedheatandairconditioningwithmultiplevents throughout the cab improves operator comfort and performance for all-day operation.
A thumb switch on the right joystick controls auxiliary hydraulic functions, making fine adjustments effortless and improving operator efficiency and comfort throughout the day. Boom swing is controlled by a thumb switch on the left joystick rather than foot pedals. This control style is more comfortable to use and brings better metering and improved multifunctioning to the job.
The DX62R-7 and DX63-7 mini-excavators are designed with a framed, full glass door that provides exceptional visibilitytotheareaalongsidetheexcavator.Operatorswillhave a better view when using the machine in tight areas
Serviceability
To facilitate daily maintenance, the DX62R-7 and DX637 mini-excavators offer easy access to filters and oil service points. A centralized boom swing cylinder greasing makes critical maintenance simple.
A convenient battery disconnect completely disables the battery connection, protecting the battery life during extended storage periods. It also can provide an added measure of security on the job site after working hours. In addition, color-coded and labeled wiring and hydraulic hoses enable plug-and-playinstallationofelectricalaccessoriesóincludingtherotatingbeaconóandallowquicker,easierelectrical troubleshooting.
Telematics Come Standard
DEVELON Fleet Management telematics system is a standard feature on the DX62R-7 and DX63-7 mini-excavators, making it easy for customers to remotely monitor and maintain their machine. They can monitor the health, location and productivity of the dozer from a user-friendly mobile app and website.
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John Deere Sponsors New Docuseries for National Women in Construction Week
In conjunction with the celebration of National Women in Construction Week and International Womenís Day, John Deere Construction & Forestry announced its $125,000 sponsorship of the ìWomen at Work: Breaking Barriersî docuseries by A Greener Tomorrow non-profit organization.
Produced by Jennifer Todd, president of LMS General Contractors and founder of A Greener Tomorrow, the series aims to inspire the next generation of tradeswomen and support the current workforce of women in construction.
Each episode will feature the journey of women in STEM, construction and skilled trade careers with the goal of inspiring the next generation while fostering an inclusive environment where women are celebrated for their contributions every day.
ìThe construction industryís growth continues to increase pressure on recruiting and retaining key talent in STEM and skilled trades. Engaging with A Greener Tomorrow initiative
was an easy decision,î said Jason Daly, vice president at John Deere. ìWe are inspired by the women in this docuseries and are humbled to help tell their stories.î
By showcasing the day-to-day lives, challenges and accomplishments of women in these industries, John Deere andAGreenerTomorrow hope to raise awareness about the valuable contributions they make to the industry and beyond. Women account for only 14.9 percent of the construction industryís workforce. Through real-life stories, each episode will be a source of inspiration; sharing the ways in which a career in the industry has enhanced the lives of five women.
ìWe are incredibly excited to have John Deere as the Title Sponsor of A Greener Tomorrowís groundbreaking docuseries,ëWomenatWork:Breaking Barriersí. Having spent 16 years navigatingtheconstructionindustry,Iknow that representation matters,î said Todd. ìIt is important to me to showcase the inspiring stories of other women who have defied the odds and made significant contributions to construction, engineering and skilled trades.î
Thefive-episodeserieswillbeavailable exclusively onYouTube.
Kubota Tractor Corporation Returns as Primary Sponsor of ThorSport Racing
Kubota Tractor Corporation and ThorSport Racing announcedthatKubota will return as the official tractor company ofThorSport and a primary sponsor of two-timeTruck Series champion Ben Rhodesí No. 99 Ford F-150 for six races during the 2024 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series season.
The continued partnership marks the second full season Kubota is a primary sponsor after the partnership began in September of the 2022 season.
ìWhen we started this partnership with ThorSport and Ben, he was already a champion, and we couldnít have been more excited to see him cross the finish line to win his second and bring home the trophy to Kubota Country,î said Todd Stucke, president of Kubota Tractor Corporation.
Last season, Rhodes captured his second Truck Series championship with a thrilling fifth-place finish in the fourth overtimeoftheChampionship4atPhoenixRaceway,which secured his spot at the top of the championship standings. With the win, Rhodes, who also won in 2021, became the youngest multi-time Truck Series champion.
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The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series season is already under way and Rhodesí first race behind the wheel of the Kubota-branded No. 99 Ford F-150 was March 1, 2024, at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
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Associations Support of States Challenging GHG Rules
The rule charges state DOTs with setting and reporting on statewide emission reduction targets at two- and four-year intervals.
AsARTBAexplained, states must set initialtargetsbyspring,withsubsequenttargets due by Oct. 1, 2026.
ìThose states failing to meet these goals must submit updated plans outlining actions toachievethem,îARTBAtoldmembercontractors.
Attorneys general from 22 states sued the agency in Kentucky Federal District Court in December. BothARTBAandAGC maintain Congress intentionally excluded GHGrelated provisions from the IIJA.
The jobs billís path through Congress shows both houses deliberately removed greenhousegasprovisionsthathadappeared in earlier versions. In commenting on the FHWA rule back in 2022, ARTBA argued states should make their own decisions on GHG measurements.
The association reported that court decisions are expected at the end of March.
Challenging Diversion
ìEvery state has its climate challenges, andoughttohavethedata,fundingandflexibility it needs to meet those challenges head on,î said Pete Buttigieg, transportation secretary. ìThis new performance measure will provide states with a clear and consistent framework to track carbon pollution.î
He said the measure also would offer states the flexibility to set their own climate targets. The fed would help states meet this measure with $27 billion-plus in federal funding through President Bidenís Investing inAmerica agenda.AGC believes the Biden administration lacks the statutory authority toissuethisrulebecauseCongressrepeatedly debated and rejected the effort.
The association told members it disagrees with FHWAís stand that there are no explicit penalties set in the rule. The rule reads that states that fail to meet quotas must ìprovide data-supported explanations for not achieving significant progress,î reiteratedAGC. States also will have to explain to FHWA how they will reduce carbon dioxide emissions. That, statedAGC, could mean investinginbuses,Amtraktrainsandelectricvehicle charging stations at the expense of road and bridge projects.
ìAGC has extensively covered this issue for the last few years and has led coalition efforts to block the rule from taking effect,î members were told
In2023,theassociationsuccessfullytackled Supreme Court cases advocating for the construction industry. AGC urged members to voice their opposition to this mandate directly to the president and their congressional representatives.
ìTell [them] to block FHWAís GHG rule that will force states to spend their highway funds Ö to pay for non-construction initiatives.î
In their lawsuits, the 22 states said only Congress is authorized to advance GHG rules. States said the actions of the president and FHWA violate the law. They accused Biden of ìunconstitutionally rammingî a radical climate agenda.
Thelawsuitstatesthatthisagendaisbeing forced through administrative agencies that lack congressional authority to implement such actions.
ìWe will not stand by while this administration attempts to circumvent the legislative process,î said Daniel Cameron, exKentuckyAG.
AccordingtoaTransportationTopicsarticle, the consortium of states sued the DOT, FHWAand officials over a series of actions, including:
ï Biden for signing executive orders Ö making lowering carbon emissions a ìnational priority.î
ï FHWAAdministrator Shailen Bhatt for carrying out prescribed FHWAduties.
ï DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg for establishing/implementing USDOTís National Highway Performance Program.
The states believe DOT and FHWA tied 2022 proposed state GHG rules to reduce emissions to Bidenís target of net-zero emissions, economywide, by 2050.
Looking at past fed filings, states claim there is no National Highway Performance Program law requiring the agencies to adopt a GHG measure. They believe federal law encouragesstateDOTsìtoconsideravariety of ways to incorporate environmental considerations under their existing authority.î
According to ttnews.com, the states referred to multiple deadlines and emission requirements they must now achieve. This, on top of a new GHG performance standard
added to FHWA, measures evaluating how states perform in the National Highway System. For instance, states must demonstrate declining emissions thresholds that phase out new internal combustion engine passenger cars by 2035. They also must demonstrate plans for ending unabated coal and oil power plants by 2040.
ìMostAmericans still drive internal combustion engine passenger cars, and Ö are notreadyforthewholesaleswitchtoelectric vehicles,î the states claimed. ìCoal still provides almost 20 percent of electricity Ö and provides over half of the electricity in eight states, including several of the plaintiff states.î
Stressingthatstateswithfewerurbancenters have a harder time reducing emissions, the complainants said many of these reduction moves are not practical.
ìCongestion pricing, road pricing, ramp metering,increasedcoordinationwithtransit and non-motorized improvements, paying fees to scrap low-mileage heavy-duty vehicles are options more conducive to metropolitan areas, not rural ones,î the coalition argued.
They also maintain rural drivers travel long distances ìoften in heavy-duty vehicles required for business or agriculture or because they need to be able to maneuver effectivelyininclementweatherandthrough altitude changes.î
The complainants believe the distance and terrain in rural states also make nonmotorized and electric options impractical.
Thelawsuitclaimsstatesalsowillfaceeconomic implications and financial burdens.
The fed estimated that the final emissions rule will cost up to $12.7 million for the first 10 years of implementation, according to ttnews.com.
Ra˙l Labrador, IdahoAG, said his state is pursuing more than 700 NHS improvement projects.
ìThe federal government demanding a reduction in vehicle miles traveled is ridiculous,î he said. ìStates simply cannot be forced to implement the policy whims of a federal government and the Constitution is clear about this.î
Another objection, from Montana AG Austin Knudsen, said the one-size-fits-all approach might work for the Washington, D.C., but not in his state. Knudsen believes the emissions reg will ìdisproportionatelyî harm states with more rural areas.
Ashley Moody, Florida AG, noted states are required to set arbitrary targets for reduced CO2 emissions, to track progress and report to the fed goal progress.
ìThisruleforcesstatestospendaninordinate amount of time, resources and money with no clear guidance for what success looks like,î she said.
Throwing a Monkey Wrench
InearlyFebruary,twocongressmenintroducedAGC-supportedlegislationthatwould repeal the GHG rulemaking.
Kevin Cramer of North Dakota and Rick Crawford of Arkansas initiated a resolution ofdisapprovaltoìillustrateCongressíobjection to this federal overreach.î
They consider ìmost gallingî the Biden administrationís implementation of the rule despitehavingnostatutoryauthoritytodoso.
ìThisistheheavyhandofthefederalgovernment run amok,î said Crawford, chairman of the House highways and transit subcommittee. ìThe absence of a prohibition is not a license, and yet the Biden administration pushed this illegal and unfeasible regulation anyway,î said Cramer. ìNew York and North Dakota have very different transportation systems, needs and capabilities, but Ö theyíre effectively treated the same.î
Headded,ìasubwaystopatacattleranch is silly and unserious, and so is the idea of widespread EV use in North Dakota.î
Cramer noted nearly half the Senate cosponsored this resolution from the onset, showing strong push for the ruleís defeat.
Cramer is ranking member of the Senate environment and public works subcommittee on transportation and infrastructure.
Congress considered and rejected including a GHG performance measure requirement during IIJA negotiations, noted Sam Graves of Missouri. Graves, who chairs the House transportation and infrastructure committee, said the Biden administration needstoimplementthelawthatwaswritten.
Shelly Capito of West Virginia claimed Biden is ìblatantlyî neglecting the letter of a bipartisan law he signed himself. She said the rule hamstrings statesí transportation planning priorities and jeopardizes critical investments, jobs and economic growth across the country. CEG
ResearchersAdvanceUseof‘Plastic’RoadsByUsingWaste
Millions of roads across the United States are constructed with asphalt pavement thatís deteriorating over time. Now, researchers at the University of Missouri are using recyclables, including plastic waste, as a sustainable solution to fixAmericaís fracturing road system.
In partnership with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), researchers from the Mizzou Asphalt Pavement and Innovation Lab (MAPIL) recently created a real-world test road using recycled materials like scrap tires and plastic waste along a portion of Interstate 155 in the Missouri Bootheel. By increasing the sustainability of asphalt mixes, this innovative method can help reduce the number of items going into landfills or leaking into the environment, said Bill Buttlar, director of MAPIL.
ìMissouri is the Show-Me state, so we take a very pragmatic view,î Buttlar said. ìThe science can be thorny and difficult, but we are up to the task. Weíre excited that while our approach is complicated in the lab, its simple to execute
in the field, so it makes it easily adaptable, scalable and costeffective to incorporate into many types of road environments.î
The I-155 project takes the groupís previous test road, installed along a stretch of Stadium Boulevard in Columbia, Mo., one step further. Instead of just testing four different types of recycled materials, the I-155 project will evaluate the real-world effectiveness of nine different types of recycled materials in the creation of asphalt pavement. This includes three different types of polyethylene (PE) ó a material commonly found in plastic grocery bags ó and ground tire rubber, which is a newer way of disposing scrap tires.
ìThese projects afford us an opportunity to intentionally build the next generation of roads with these materials not as a type of linear landfill, but to also help the environment while making the value of dollars spent on transportation infrastructure like this stretch farther into the future,î said
Buttlar, who also is the Glen Barton chair of flexible pavements.
MU is on the leading-edge of this type of work in the United States because its team has addressed most of the translationalresearchquestionslikedurabilityandsafetythat could prevent a general contractor or department of transportation from adopting this ground-breaking strategy.
ìWe donít just live in the laboratory,î Buttlar said. ìIn the field of transportationmaterialresearch,weneedto see how all the various materials used to construct a road ó the rock, the asphalt and the recycled materials ó behave in the real world and gel together to build a road. Asphalt is liquified with heat, and when you put an additive in like a plastic or rubber material, you must get everything to bondtogetherwithgoodadhesion.But weíre only going to know if that happens successfully when we produce it on a full-scale level and then expose it
Hamm’s Smart CompactAllows for Better ProcessAnalysis
With its smart compaction concept, Hamm combines a range of cutting-edge solutions for measuring, documenting and analyzing compaction processes.
Alongside its ìSmart Docî app, Hamm introduces a second compaction assistant in the form of ìSmart Compactî. In addition to this, the roller manufacturer is already now enabling users to integrate collision prevention systems by means of a PDS interface (proximity detection system).
Smart Compact: Intelligent Compaction Assistant
Coinciding with the launch of the new tandem rollers from the HX series, Hamm also is bringing the Smart Compact assistant to market. This system actively supports drivers in selecting the right drum and the right type of compaction (vibration, oscillation or static).
When operating the roller, the drivers simply specify whetherabase,binderorasphaltsurfacecourseistobecompacted. Smart Compact takes care of the rest.
The system does this by evaluating different physical properties of the asphalt, such as the temperature or rigidity. It also takes into account the complex cooling behavior of the asphalt. There also is the option of integrating a weather station to provide local weather information.
Smart Compact uses all of this information to determine the most suitable compaction settings for each of the two drums. This makes Hamm the first manufacturer in the world to automate the separate setting of the individual drums,increaseprocessreliabilityandraisethequalityofthe compaction to a whole new level, according to the manufacturer.
Fuel Savings
Equipped with these measured values, Smart Compact recognizeswhendynamiccompactionisnolongeradvisable
óforinstance,iftheasphalttemperatureistoolow.Thesystem then automatically cancels the dynamic compaction and putstherollerintoECOmode.Thisreducestheenginespeed by up to 20 percent.This alone reduces fuel consumption by up to 15 percent. Because of this, Smart Compact preserves not only the machine but resources too.
Modern Operation
From the operatorís perspective, one of the best things about the assistant is how easy it is to use.
Data input and data output are managed via a dedicated display on the dashboard; and because it turns with the seat, the driver can always view all the relevant information. The user guidance has been developed through a UX design process.As such, it combines the demands of machine operation with the contemporary look and feel, i.e. handling, of smartphones and other digital devices. This allows workers to give their full focus to driving the machine.
Furthermore, Smart Compact fulfills the newest requirementsofthecurrentgenerationofdriversandnewstartersin theroadbuildingsector,whodemandworkstationsequipped with cutting-edge technology.
Smart Doc
With Smart Doc, Hamm presents an Android app for compaction documentation and self-monitoring. The app can be used with the GNSS receiver on the userís smartphone.
For day-to-day operations, however, Hamm recommends the Smart Receiver, a GNSS receiver specially designed for construction applications. With the app, users can transparently document the compaction in earthworks and in asphalt construction and share the result with third parties.
Smart Doc also meets the requirements of continuous compactioncontrol(CCC).Theappgenerallycombinesdata from the machine control system with the positioning data
from the smartphone.
Duringthecompactionprocess,importantprocessparameters and the compacting progress are displayed and recorded on the end device. The ìcompaction mapsî recorded show users at a glance where still needs to be compacted. Consequently,thesystemhasprovenitselftobeausefultool for training new drivers.
Smart Doc can be used to generate a compaction report at anytime.Thisway,constructioncompaniescanprovideevidence of high-quality compaction for earthworks with the required basic continuous compaction control. At the same time,thenumberofpassesisoptimized,sincetheoccurrence of double passes is reduced by approximately 30 percent. This in turn reduces the diesel consumption and, ultimately, the CO2 emissions.
Currently, Smart Doc can be used and retrofitted in the H CompactLine series, the HC CompactLine series, the H series, the HC series, the HD+ series and the HX series. Smart Doc can even be used to document double passes on other manufacturerís machines.
The app is free and can be installed via the Google Play Store on all Android smartphones and tablets from Android 6.0. It is available in German, English, Spanish and French.
Integrating Collision Prevention Assistance System
Since the start of 2022, a PDS interface (proximity detection system) also can be used to integrate modern collision prevention solutions. The interface provides data that can be used by different systems to autonomously detect people or objects in front of and behind the machine, and to automatically stop the roller when needed.
The interface is available for rollers from the HD+ series, the HX series, the HPseries, and the HC series.
For more information, visit www.wirtgen-group.com.
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MAPIL specializes in a dry process, which allows the researchers to easily add the recyclables directly into the mixture before itís applied to a road surface.
ìThe form, shape and size of the plastics bring different challenges in how the material flows, how it behaves and howitmixes,îsaidPunyaRath,anassistantresearchprofessor in the department of civil and environmental engineering who works at MAPIL. ìSo, we did extensive small-scale testing for almost an entire year before we moved to a larger scale out in the field with contractors.î
One advantage of this process is that the researchers can test the mixtures in the field using a mobile research lab, which they developed and used for both the Stadium Boulevard and I-155 projects.
ìIt helps the Missouri Department of Transportation immensely to have a mobile research lab on-site in the field that has the ability to rapidly test samples and provide results within24to48hourstobetterinformtheprocess,îRathsaid.
Citing environmental concerns, Buttlar said the team makes sure everything they do is within the current limits as established by the Environmental ProtectionAgency (EPA).
ìWe are designing the material to be able to hold or capture the environmental by-products at the highest percentage forthelongestamountoftime.Itísnotgoingtobea100percent containment,î Buttlar said. ìEverything built in a natural environment will degrade over time, so thatís why EPA hasstandardsforeverything,andwemakesurewearesafely within those standards.î
BOMAG Plans New Product Intros for World ofAsphalt
BOMAG Americasí World of Asphalt 2024 participation will be one of the companyís largest and most ambitious to date.
Featured in BOMAGís 2,500 sq. ft. display, exhibit #2731, will be the latestupdatestoitsCRseriespavers, including the introduction of a new front mount screed design, and the NorthAmerican launch of two zeroemissions machines.
Immediately following the show on March 25, BOMAG Americas will host a massive customer event, BOMAG LIVE!, at the Nashville Walk of Fame Park, just minutes away from the Music City Center. The event includes live musical entertainment, a Wild West show and a chance to win one of four trip packages to BOMAG Innovation Days in Boppard, Germany.
WOA Exhibit
BOMAGís World of Asphalt display includes the latest paving, milling and compaction equipment and technology available for the asphalt contractor, anchored by the new BOMAG CR 1030 T rubber track paver. Retaining many of the legacy Cedarapids features, the highway-class paver incorporates a new independent auger/conveyor system with outboard drive augers and a new interface for the operator.
The paver will be displayed with the new frontmountscreed,theVERSA20,thatprovides infinitely variable paving widths from 10 to 19 ft. and a maximum paving width of 23 ft.
TwoelectricmachinesfromBOMAGísePERFORMANCE offering will be featured aswell.TheBOMAGBW120ADe-5electric tandem roller offers sustainable, lownoise and zero-emissions operation to the 2.5-ton class roller market. Offering a 47.2in. compaction width, the e-PERFORMANCE system is equipped with two electric motors and is powered by a 48V system with long-lasting 25 kWh Li-Ion batteries. With its 17.7-in. compaction width, the battery-electricBOMAGBP18/45eplatecompactor is every bit as powerful as its gaspowered counterpart and features push-buttonstart,low-noiseandzeroemissionsoperation.
BOMAG LIVE!
The BOMAG LIVE! customer event at World of Asphalt will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on March 25. BOMAG welcomes all World of Asphalt customers to register
and make the short walk from the Music CityCentertotheWalkofFamePark,where the event will be held.
Guest will be treated to free food, beverages and a concert, kicked off by opening band, The Georgia Thunderboltsí signature sound steeped in soulful swagger, blistering bluesandrawrock.Theexcitementwillcontinue during intermission with Loop Rawlinsís high-energy Western show that includestrickroping,whipcrackingandgun spinning. Headliners, The Kentucky Headhunters, will close the event with their American country rock and Southern rock sound.
Spaceislimitedandadvancedregistration is required to attend BOMAG LIVE! Attendees can register at www.bomaglive.com. During World of Asphalt show hours on March 25, event attendeescanstopbyBOMAGbooth#2731 to pick up their wristband, which is required to gain entry.
Trip Giveaway
During March 25thís customer event, BOMAG will give away four all-expenses paid trips for two to BOMAG Innovation Days in Boppard, Germany, taking place the weekofSept.16,2024.Thetripsareopento BOMAGcustomersandpotentialcustomers and include hotels, transportation, meals and two days of sightseeing of the Rhine River valleyregionofGermany.Fulldetailsoneligibility can be found at www.bomaglive.com.
For more information, visit www.bomag.com/us-en.
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The CP100II sets the standard for versatility, component lifecycle and mat quality. With a powerful 100 horsepower engine, an array of conogurations and the class-leading Carlson EZCSS single slide screed, it’s easy to see why the CP100II is the ideal choice for heavy-duty commercial paving.
The Carlson CP100 II sets the standard for versatility, component lifecycle and mat quality. With a powerful 100hp engine, an array of configurations and the class-leading EZCSS single slide screed, it’s time to see why the CP100 II has fast become the contractor’s choice for heavy-duty commercial paver platforms.
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HEMhasexpandeditsproductofferingto include two models designed to cover a broad spectrum of specifications and requirements related to thin-overlay paving and perfect for all types of overlay material including PPC, HPC and UHPC.
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NewtotheproductfamilyistheSFP1800 model,whichhasmanyofthebenefitsofthe SFP1200, but has a deeper frame for additional weight and increased horsepower for wider paving widths and deeper materials. The SFP1800 also can be fitted with steel crawler tracks and a traditional paving package for PCC projects slip-formed up to 8 in. depth,orforfill-inorformedpavingtodeeper depths.
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FAE Presents ‘Industry-Changing’Tech at World ofAsphalt
At this yearís World of Asphalt Show and Conference FAE USA will be presenting its road planers for skid steers and excavators. These new machines deliver enhanced build quality and ease of maintenance, with the highest production standards, the manufacturer said.
AmongthemachinesondisplayattheWorldofAsphaltshowwill be the RPL/EX road planer for excavators, the RPL/SSLroad planer for skid steers, and the RWM/SSLdisc road planer for skid steers. FAE is particularly excited to showcase the RPL/EX road planer at the World ofAsphalt Show and Conference this year. This attachmentforexcavatorsrepresentsthenewestinFAEslineofasphaltand paving attachments, which promises to completely revolutionize the industry. Offering increased versatility and maneuverability for road planing work, the RPL/EX offers the precision that the industry has been waiting for.
The RPL/SSL is another in FAEís new line of road planers. Able to cut to a depth of up to 7 in., the RPL/SSL is at the forefront of power and efficiency for road planers in its class.With the RPL/SSL, operationalprecisionisensuredbyahydraulicdrivesystemandpractical depth and cutting indicators. In addition, the tooth layout of the RPL/SSL was designed specifically to reduce vibrations, increasing efficiency and reducing wear and tear.
The RWM/SSL disc road planer is one of the most striking in FAEís entire line of products. This large disc planer is able to cut up to 20 in. deep. This extreme cutting capability makes the RWM/SSL ideal for laying electrical, water, gas and fiber optic conduits. The RWM/SSLís precise depth is maintained with a self-leveling skid, and its optimized side output keeps trenches free of waste material and provides true cutting depth.
For more information, visit www.fae-group.com.
ASCEAnnounces 2024 Outstanding Projects, Leaders Award Winners
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) announced its 2024 recipients of the Societyís Outstanding Projects and Leadership (OPAL) awards, which recognize lifetime achievement in each of five categories: construction, design, education, government and management.
These individuals have advanced the civil engineering professionandenhancedtheircommunitiesthroughinnovative ideas, superb leadership and a dedication to furthering the education of future civil engineers.
ìASCEisproudtohonorthemostrenownedmindsinthe engineering field with this yearís OPALAward recipients,î said Marsia Geldert-Murphey, 2024 president,ASCE.
ìThe 2024 award winners have each played a role in improving the resilience and sustainability of infrastructure projectsaroundtheworld,tyingtogetherpastadvancements with future needs. Our communities and future workforce are stronger thanks to these exemplary individuals and their contributions to the engineering profession.î
OPAL Award winners will be recognized at the OPAL Gala, which is scheduled for Oct. 8, 2024, inTampa, Fla., at ASCEís 2024 Convention.
The 2024 OPAL leadership award recipients are as follows:
ï Construction ó Cary Kopczynski, CEO and senior principal of Cary Kopczynski & Company (CKC), an award-winning structural engineering firm ó for innovation and excellence in promoting efficient construction in civil engineering projects and programs. CKC designs major urban building structures throughout the United States and has won more than 80 regional, national and international awards for its projects. With offices in Seattle and Chicago, CKC has pioneered numerous ideas to improve design and construction such as the use of high strength reinforcing steel and fibrous concrete in high seismic regions. Kopczynski is a past president of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) and past president of the Structural Engineers Association of Washington (SEAW).AsACI president, he spearheaded an initiative to improve the constructability of design and productivity of construction, resulting in the formation of a growing new entity called PRO: An ACI Center of Excellence for Advancing Productivity, whose board of directors he chairs.
ïDesignóJamesR.Harris,founderandprincipal,J.R. Harris & Company in Denver, Colo. ó for innovation and excellence in civil engineering design. He has designed or evaluated thousands of structures ranging from dwellings to high-rise buildings, industrial facilities, buildings in the mostsusceptibleseismiczones,excavationbracing,renovationsofhistoricbuildingsandmanyothers.Hisresearchhas focused on the loading and response of structures, particularlyearthquakeandsnowloadings.Heisanactivemember of several committees that produce national standards for structural engineering practice. He has chaired the committee that produces the standard ASCE/SEI 7 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures, and its
subcommittee for seismic design.
ï Education ó Bilal M. Ayyub, professor and director, Center for Technology and Systems Management, University of Maryland, College Park ó for demonstrated excellence in furthering civil engineering education.Ayyub is recognized as one of the worldís leading researchers in risk analysis for informing decisions on disaster resilience. He is also a leading researcher in the areas of sustainability, climate/hazard-resilient infrastructure, natural infrastructure, environmental/ecological concerns, and associated economics and finance. His research has supported projects from governmental, private and international entities including the National Science Foundation, Departments of Defense, Transportation, Homeland Security, Energy, Interior and Commerce, and leading insurance and multinational corporations, such as Bechtel, Chevron, United Technology and Ford. He is the author or co-author of more than 650 publications including 20 books and recipient of several awards, including the 2019 ASCE Presidentís Medal for bringing adaptive design to the profession to help address a changing climate.
ï Government ó Roger M. Millar, secretary, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) ó for demonstrated leadership of public sector projects and programs. Millar oversees an agency that is a steward of multimodal transportation systems in addition to building, maintaining and operating the state highway system, among other responsibilities. Millar has an international reputation for innovative approaches to conservation and development, leading projects which promote economic vitality, environmental stewardship, social equity, public health and aesthetic quality. His leadership of the Complete Streets program created a national movement for transportation systems that are safe, convenient and pleasant for all users. Millar also is the past president of AASHTO and served as vice president of Smart Growth America.
ï Management ó Robert Prieto, chairman and CEO, Strategic Program Management LLC, and non-executive director, Dar al Riyadh ó for exceptional management skills in his professional career. As chairman of Strategic Program Management and previously at Parsons Brinckerhoff and as a senior vice president at Fluor, Prieto focuses on improving organizational strategy and execution for large complex programs. He has served on numerous corporate, advisory and academic boards; co-chaired the NYC Partnership and Chamber of Commerce Infrastructure Task Force post 9/11; chaired the World Economic Forum (WEF) Engineering & Construction Governors; and as a presidential appointee to the APEC BusinessAdvisory Council (ABAC). He is a Fellow of the Construction Management Association of America (FCMAA); member of the National Academy of Construction (NAC); and member of the ASCE Industry Leaders Council (ILC).
For more information, visit www.asce.org/opal-awards/.
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Heavy duty vehicle lift leader Stertil-Koni USA Inc. announced that Scott Steinhardt has been named company president.
In this position, Steinhardt, who joined Stertil-Koni as VP of sales in 2022 and was named general manager in 2023, brings more than 28 years of top industry sales, marketing and distributor management experience to the companyís top slot in NorthAmerica.
To date, in his two-year span with Stertil-Koni, Steinhardt has expanded sales into new markets, championed the use of enhanced technologies, broadened and accelerated customer support streams to elevate service, helped advance product development and worked closely with the StertilKoniexclusivedistributornetworkand company employees to further build partnerships, sales and company branding.
Steinhardt succeeds Jean DellAmore, Stertil-Koniís first president, who served in that capacity since the companyís U.S. launch in 1987.
Over that span, which exceeds a quarter of a century, DellAmore catapulted Stertil-Koni into a position of industry leadershipintheheavydutyvehiclelift sector. DellAmore recently was appointed president of Nussbaum North America Ltd., an automotive vehicle lift company that also is part of the Stertil organization.
Marcel Jansen, marketing and sales director/chief commercial officer of the Stertil Group, said, ìWe are delighted to welcome Scott into his
new and expanded role and are confident that with his leadership skills, dedicated focus and formidable determination, this development is a logical andthoughtfulpathwaytocontinuethe success and growth of Stertil-Koni for the benefit of our distributors, our customers and our employees across NorthAmerica.
ìToward that end, over the past two years, Scott has had the unique opportunity to work hand-in-hand with our very own vehicle-lift industry legend ó Jean DellAmore. Together, these two executives have delivered outstanding results for Stertil-Koni on multiple fronts.
ìJeanhascontinuedtobeakeycontributor to the success of Stertil-Koni over a remarkable timespan and we would are exceedingly grateful for his tremendous energy, performance, and insight. We also know that there is more ahead for Jean and are confident that he will be a dynamo in building ourNussbaumbusinessintheU.S.and Canada.î
Chevron Introduces Rykon to GreaseLine,EnhancesDurability
Chevron announced the introduction of Rykon, a new overbased calcium sulfonate complex grease, to its recently refreshed line of products.
Rykon answers the call for a high-performance grease that increases uptime and helps enhance durability for the next generation of equipment.
With its unique formulation, Rykon will round out Chevronís grease offering with a grease formulated for heavy-duty and extreme pressure applications. This calcium sulfonatecomplex-basedgreasealsoprovides analternativeoptiontolithium-basedthickeners, which have become widely expensive due to rising global demand.
ìBy introducing Rykon to our grease portfolio, we are offering a new solution for highpressure applications and ensuring customers have a high-performance grease when they need it,î said Zach Sutton, Chevron Lubricants Industrial sector specialist.
ìAs demand for raw materials grows, we remain committed to finding solutions like Rykon that will exceed the demands of machinery and equipment today and tomorrow.î
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Takeuchi-US has named Scott Utzman as its new attachment specialist.
In this role, Utzman will be responsible forattachmentsalesandsupportforthecompanyís dealer and national rental accounts throughout North America. He will work with dealer management, sales personnel and their customers to demonstrate, promote and support the Takeuchi attachment product line. Utzman also will train dealer sales personnel on attachmentfeatures,benefitsand applications.
ìAttachments are an essential and growing part of the compact equipment industry,î said Henry Lawson, director of North American sales for Takeuchi. ìScottís extensive experience in product and attachment development will be vital as we continue to expand this segment of our business. We look forward to Scottís contribution to our overall attachment sales and support efforts.î
tually promoting to assistant parts manager and national parts manager. From there, he applied his extensive parts experience to a new career path as a customer support manager, eventually managing Takeuchiís Attachment Program when it launched in early 2021.
ìIím really excited to continue working with customers and dealers to find attachment solutions that help them achieve their goals,î Utzman said. ìIíve been involved with Takeuchiís Attachment Program from the beginning, ensuring that customers who purchase a Takeuchi-branded attachment get the level of quality and dependability that theyíve come to expect from us. Now, Iíll be out in the field, working with our dealers to help improve their customersí productivity and get greater returns on their machine investments.î
Utzman joined Takeuchi-US in 2005 as thecompanyísregionalpartsmanager,even-
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Tyler, TX 903-592-8900
WANTED (US): KAWASAKI WHEEL LOADERS 80Z, 85Z, 90Z
EMAIL: EQUIPMENTDESTINY@GMAIL.COM;
PHONE: +1 346 484 0369
WANTED (WORLDWIDE): VOLVO WHEEL LOADERS - LOOKING TO BUY VOLVO L320 , L330 OR L350F, YEAR ABOVE 2013. MUST BE RUNNER/NONRUNNER.
EMAIL: ALADNANENT@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923445757577
WANTED (WORLDWIDE): ENGINE FOR A TRACK-TYPE TRACTOR - CATERPILLAR D6R XL SERIES II - ENGINE C9SERIAL #: 4ZF10784
EMAIL: MILANZOLL@INCOMERH.COM
WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 983-B; KOEHRING 1066, RUNNING OR NOT; GRADALL ON TRACKS, RUNNING OR NOT; DRESSER 250-E CRAWLER LOADER.
CALL 267-738-5984
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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): DRESSER 125E CRAWLER DOZERS - IF YOU HAVE A COMPLETE BOSCH VA PUMP OR HEAD AND ROTOR I'D BE INTERESTED IN BUYING.
EMAIL: CRAIGBERENS944@GMAIL.COM
WANTED (US): JOHN DEERE BROOMS / SWEEPERS, ALL MODELS.
MID-SIZED JOHN DEERE OR HYUNDAI EXCAVATOR PLUMBED AND WITH CONCRETE PULVERIZER.
EMAIL: NEWYORKCWS@YAHOO.COM;
PHONE: 973-956-8854 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
WANTED (PA): NEW HOLLAND
ATTACHMENTS - 7614 LOADER
ATTACHMENT FOR NEW HOLLAND
TRACTOR.
EMAIL: KEVCOOKENTERPRISES@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 814-386-5541
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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
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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
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WANTED (AL): KOMATSU 12 INCH BUCKET, PC35
EMAIL: JSGODSEY78@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 205-485-4605
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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
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WANTED (US): MISCELLANEOUS CATERPILLAR ATTACHMENTS. LOOKING FOR RELIABLE IT COUPLER ATTACHMENTS AND JOHN DEERE 644K FORKS (JRB COUPLER) TO ENHANCE OUR CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS. WE REQUIRE ITEMS TO BE IN GOOD, WELL-MAINTAINED CONDITION. THE MOST DESIRED ATTACHMENTS ARE SIDE DUMP BUCKETS (LEFT AND RIGHT), BROOM ATTACHMENT, EXTENDABLE BOOM ATTACHMENT FORKS.
PHONE: 484-781-2958
EMAIL: JWALSH@JAMESTOHARAINC.COM
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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
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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
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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
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WANTED (CA): CATERPILLAR OFFHIGHWAY TRUCKS - CAT MODLES 777C, 777D, 777F, 777G.
EMAIL: TONYTHOMAS@ PACIFICCRANES.COM; PHONE: 1-818-956-5231
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WANTED (CA): CATERPILLAR WHEEL LOADERS, ALL MODELS. LOOKING FOR 980K-M / 924 K-M / 416 420 430 C-D-E-F / 953 963 C-D-K / 580 590 MN
EMAIL: FEEDBACK@GCESEQUIPMENT.COM
PHONE: 657-456-2544
WANTED (IL): CATERPILLAR WHEEL LOADERS, ALL MODELS. LOOKING FOR CAT - CASE 980K-M /924 K-M /416 420 430 C-D-E-F /953 963 C-D-K / 580 590 M-N.
EMAIL: JANDWINS@GMAIL.COM
WANTED (WORLDWIDE): KOMATSU
WA-600, WA-500 AND WA-900 WHEEL
LOADERS. EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
WANTED (TX): NEED CAT 988 USED WHEEL LOADER. IF AVAILABLE PLEASE CONTACT ASAP.
EMAIL: NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS@ GMAIL.COM;
PHONE: 281-694-5478
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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
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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
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WANTED (OK): CATERPILLAR D5N CRAWLER DOZER.
EMAIL: JUNK4@ACEINVESTMENTS.COM; PHONE: 405-627-6246
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WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR MODEL 815 SOIL COMPACTOR.
EMAIL: ANDREWL@BLACKSTARACA.COM; PHONE: 312-898-5355
WANTED (MA): CATERPILLAR 308E2CR
QC EXCAVATOR.
EMAIL: KKNOPE@DEFELICECORP.COM
WANTED (IN): HYSTER H80FT FORKS
EMAIL: YADAV.JYOTI178@GMAIL.COM
PHONE: 09500208661
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WANTED (WA): BOMAG BW 172 PADFOOT COMPACTORS | LOOKING FOR PARTS, SPECIFICALLY DRIVE TRAIN, OR WHOLE MACHINE TO USE FOR PARTS.
EMAIL: DYLAN@COLF.COM
PHONE: 360-798-5847
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): VOLVO EXCAVATORS - LOOKING TO BUY USED VOLVO 480DL EXCAVATORS.
EMAIL: USEDEQUIPMENT STRADINGLLC@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +1-281-694-5478
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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
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WANTED (US): LOOKING FOR MULITIPLE UNITS OF CATERPILLAR D7G CRAWLER DOZERS IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION.
EMAIL: ILYAS.MTCPK@GMAIL.COM;
PHONE: +923322489350
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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
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WANTED (US): HITACHI ZX200-E EXCAVATOR.
EMAIL: IUKANDCO@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923331234598
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WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 926E WHEEL LOADERS; LOOKING TO BUY CAT 936, 926 & 916. IF ANY OF THEM AVAILABLE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. THANKS.
EMAIL: EDDIE.SIDDIQUI3@GMAIL.COM
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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
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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
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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR CAT D10N / D10R CRAWLER DOZER. EMAIL: USEDEQUIPMENTSOURCING@GMAIL.COM PHONE: 281-694-5478
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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
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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.
ALEX LYON & SON AUCTIONEERS
www.lyonauction.com
315-633-2944
ï Acme, PA
Wed., March 27, 2024
For: Late Model Rental Fleet Construction Utility Equipment
ï Atlantic City, NJ
April 4 - 7, 2024
For: 4-Day Annual A.C. Contractors
Auction
ï Hauppauge, NY
Fri., April 12, 2024
For: Very Late Model Snow & Construction Equipment & more
ï Newport, VT
Wed., April 17, 2024
For: Late Model Construction, Ag, Utility, Logging Equipment & more
ï North Haven, CT
Fri., April 19, 2024
For: Very Large Construction Equipment Auction & more
RITCHIE BROS. AUCTIONEERS
www.rbauction.com
402-421-3631
ï Great Plains Regional Event
March 27- 28, 2024
ï Southeast Regional Event
March 27- 28, 2024
ï Great Lakes Regional Event
March 28 - 29, 2024
ï Pacific NW Regional Event
March 28, 2024
ï Houston, TX
April 9 ñ 11, 2024
ï Los Angeles, CA
April 18 - 19, 2024
AUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL
www.auctionsinternational.com
800-536-1401
ï Online
January 31 ñ May 11, 2024
For: Online Auctions Closing Daily!
BAR NONE AUCTION
www.barnoneauction.com
866-372-1700
ï Online
Fri., March 29, 2024
For: Woodburn Equipment Auction
ï Online
Sat., April 13, 2024
For: Sacramento Equipment Auction
ï Online
Fri., April 26, 2024
For: Woodburn Equipment Auction
BIDADOO AUCTIONS
www.bidadoo.com
1-877-BIDADOO
ï Online
March 26, 2024
ï Online
April 2, 2024
Coming Auctions
BIG IRON AUCTIONS
www.bigiron.com 800-937-3558
ï Online March 27, 2024
ï Online April 3, 2024
DEANCO AUCTIONS
www.deancoauction.com
MS: 601-656-9768
AL: 334-693-2540
ï Philadelphia, MS
March 27 ñ 28, 2024
For: Huge 2-Day Public Auction
DEMOTT AUCTION COMPANY
www.demottauction.com
229-985-4565
ï Okeechobee, FL
Thurs., April 25, 2024
For: 29th Annual Citrus Ranch & Produce Auction
DON SMOCK AUCTION CO., INC.
www.dsa-auctions.com
765-778-9277
ï Rockford, IL
Fri., April 5, 2024
For: Randolph Masonry, Inc. Absolute Auction
GEYER AUCTION COMPANIES
www.geyerauctions.com 484-239-3273
ï Bechtelsville, PA
Thurs., March 28, 2024
For: Spring NE Commercial Truck & Equipment Auction
HANSEN AUCTION GROUP
www.hansenauctiongroup.com 920-383-1012
ï Online
March 12 - 26, 2024
For: Monthly Construction, Heavy Trucks & Government Auction
HUNYADY AUCTION COMPANY
www.hunyady.com
800-233-6898
ï Virtual Live April 3 - 4, 2024
For: Absolute Auction, Glenn Johnson, Inc. Complete Liquidation
ï Virtual Live
Wed., April 17, 2024
For: TC Paving, Inc. Complete Liquidation Auction
I.R.A.Y. AUCTION
www.iraymn.com
320-968-7230
ï Online
Wed., April 10, 2024
For: Heavy Equipment, Truck & Trailer Auction
J.J. KANE AUCTIONEERS
www.jjkane.com
855-GO2-KANE
ï Online
Mon., March 25, 2024
For: TNT Northern Nevada Government Surplus
ï Online
Tues., March 26, 2024
For: Southeast Region Timed Online Auction
ï Online
Tues., March 26, 2024
For: TNT Northern Nevada Government Surplus
ï Online
Tues., March 26, 2024
For: Dixon, California Auction
ï Online Wed., March 27, 2024
For: Southeast Region Timed Online Auction
J. STOUT AUCTIONS
www.jstoutauction.com
888-897-8864
ï Virtual Live Wed., March 27, 2024
For: Forestry Focused Auction
ï Virtual Live Wed., April 17, 2024
For: Debriae Logging Fleet Dispersal Auction
JAMES G. MURPHY INC. AUCTIONEERS
www.murphyauction.com
425-486-1246
ï Online April 4 ñ 11, 2024
For: Marysville Heavy Equipment, Contractors Equipment & Vehicles
JEFF MARTIN AUCTIONEERS, INC. www.jeffmartinauctioneers.com 601-450-6200
ï Glencoe, MN
Tues., March 26, 2024
For: 23rd Annual Turf, Golf Course & Construction Equipment Auction
ï Pelzer, SC
Thurs., March 28, 2024
For: East Coast Construction & Transportation Auction
ï Fairfield, IA
Tues., April 2, 2024
For: Onsite Fleet Realignment Auction
ï Clayton, IN
Thurs., April 4, 2024
For: Spring MW Construction & Farm Equipment Auction (FR)
ï Loudon, IN Sat., April 13, 2024
For: Northeast US Live & Online Public Auction
ï Online
Tues., April 16, 2024
For: National Online Construction, Ag & Transportation Auction
JOEY MARTIN AUCTIONEERS
www.joeymartinauctioneers.com 864-940-4800
ï Blairsville, GA Sat., April 13, 2024
For: High Country Equipment, Truck & Trailer Auction
MIDEAST EQUIPMENT AUCTIONS www.mideastequip.com 860-370-9993
ï Moosic, PA Tues., March 26, 2024
For: Digg-It Corporation Semi-Retirement Auction
MIEDEMA ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP www.1800lastbid.com 616-538-0367
ï Online @ Orbitbid com
Tues., March 26, 2024
For: Dellamar Manufacturing Company
ï Hudsonville, MI Sat., April 13, 2024
For: Hudsonville Spring Auction
ï Decatur, MI
Wed., April 17, 2024
For: DeYoungs Celery Farms Retirement Auction
MYRON BOWLING AUCTIONEERS, INC.
www.myronbowling.com
513-738-3311
ï Walkerton, VA
Thurs., April 11, 2024
For: Bennett Mineral Company
ï Franklin, IN
Wed., April 17, 2024
For: Hutson Industrial Services
PETER COSTANZO AUCTIONEERS petercostanzoauctioneers.com 732-776-7222
ï Online
March 27 ñ April 10, 2024
For: Vehicles, Forklifts & Heavy Equipment Auction
PURPLE WAVE AUCTION www.purplewave.com 866-608-9283
ï Online
Tues., March 26, 2024
For: Kansas Department of Transportation Auction
ï Online
Wed., March 27, 2024
For: Vehicles & Equipment Auction
ï Online
Thurs., March 28, 2024
For: Construction Equipment Auction
ï Online
Tues., April 2, 2024
For: Government Auction
ï Online
Wed., April 3, 2024
For: Ag Equipment Auction
RES AUCTION SERVICES www.RES.bid 833-SOLD-RES
ï Wooster, OH Fri., April 5, 2024
For: Commercial Truck & Trailer Consignment Auction
ï Wooster, OH Sat., April 13, 2024
For: Late Spring Construction & Ag Equipment Consignment Auction
RTI AUCTIONS www.teitsworth.com 585-243-1563
ï Online March 19 - 26, 2024
For: Timed March NetAuction: Edition 2
SHERIDAN REALTY & AUCTION COMPANY
www.sheridanauctionservice.com 517-676-9800
ï Online
Tues., April 2, 2024
For: Farm Equipment Sale
SHETRON AUCTION & EQUIPMENT LLC
www.shetronequipment.com 717-532-8828
ï Shippensburg, PA
Wed., March 27, 2024
For: Farm & Construction Equipment Auction
SOLD AUCTION COMPANY
www.soldauctionco.com
404-725-2267
ï Lexington, SC
Fri., March 29, 2024
For: Early Spring Transportation & Construction Auction
WAUSAU ACTIONEERS
www.wausauauctioneers.com
800-432-1922
ï Merrill, WI Fri., April 5, 2024
For: Annual Spring Equipment Auction
WSM AUCTIONEERS
www.wsmauctioneers.com 623-936-3300
ï Online
Sat., April 13, 2024
For: Monthly Virtual Public Auction
YODER & FREY
HEAVY EQUIPMENT AUCTIONS
www.yoderandfrey.com
419-865-3990
ï Kissimmee, FL
Thurs., April 11, 2024
For: Heavy Equipment Auction
Business Calendar
ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS (AGC)
AGC Events Calendar:
All AGC Web-Eds are scheduled in Eastern Standard Time (EST). Conferences are scheduled using the local time zone where the event takes place.
• AGC EDGE Building Information Modeling Education Program (https://training.agc.org/course/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) –Wed., May 15, 2024 (3:00 PM)
Online Virtual Training/Professional Development
• AGC EDGE Building Information Modeling Education Program (https://training.agc.org/course/vbim250501/)
Dates: Monday, May 13, 2024 (5 PM) –Thursday, May 23, 2024 (8:30 PM)
Online, Virtual Training/Professional Development
• AGC EDGE Project Manager Development Program (https://training.agc.org/course/vpmd240602/)
Dates: Tuesday, June 4, 2024 (12 PM) –Thursday, June 27, 2024 (5 PM)
Online, Virtual Training/Professional Development
COMMON GROUND ALLIANCE (CGA)
2024 Common Ground Alliance (CGA) Conference & Expo
DATES: April 14 – 18, 2024 (All Day)
Place: The Broadmoor Hotel
One Lake Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Phone:800/634-7711
Description: Common Ground Alliance (CGA) is dedicated to preventing damage to underground utility infrastructure and protecting those who live and work near these important assets. CGA is pleased to announce that the 2024 CGA Conference & Expo will be held April 14 – 18, 2024 in Colorado Springs, CO at The Broadmoor. Join us at the fastest growing damage prevention event in the world! The damage prevention industry is transforming and the CGA Conference & Expo is basecamp for that evolution. Get ready to dig into immersive experience of robust education, almost two football fields of exhibits and access to revolutionary technology. The CGA Conference & Expo is the damage prevention industry’s premier event, bringing together stakeholders in underground construction for education sessions, networking events and exhibits.
For more information on the CGA Conference & Expo,
Contact:
CGA, 908 King Street, Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: 703/836-1709.
NORTH AMERICAN SOCIETY for TRENCHLESS TECHNOLOGY (NASTT)
NASTT 2024 No-Dig Show
DATES: April 14 – 18, 2024 (All Day)
Place: Rhode Island Convention Center 1 Sabin Street, Providence, RI 02903
Description: The NASTT 2024 No-Dig Show is the largest Trenchless Technology Conference in North America, where thousands of professionals attend to learn new methods and techniques that will save money and improve infrastructure.
This trade show and conference provides attendees an opportunity to learn methods in technical sessions, network with peers and talk to vendors during exhibit hall hours.
Auction:
The Annual Education Fund Auction is an exciting and important Auction of the No-Dig Show. Funds help support trenchless training, technical course manuals, university student attendance and more.
Awards:
NASTT Awards celebrate innovators, champions, volunteers, and emerging leaders. See who has been recognized in the past and how to nominate for future awards.
Abstracts & Papers:
The No-Dig Show Technical Program Committee typically reviews abstracts in July and notifies the primary authors of acceptance in September. Find out more about No-Dig abstracts and papers!
For more information contact NASTT:
Address: 22722 29th Drive SE, #100, Bothell, WA 98021 Phone: 888/388-2554 Email: info@nastt.org
DESIGN-BUILD INSTITUTE OF AMERICA (DBIA)
Design-Build for Water/Wastewater Conference 2024
DATES: Monday, April 15, 2024 –Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Place: Duke Energy Convention Center 525 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Description: The Nation’s Only Design-Build for Water/Wastewater Event
The Design-Build for Water/Wastewater Conference is the only conference that unites owners and practitioners committed to fully leveraging this efficient delivery mechanism possible to bring value to customers and stakeholders. The Design-Build for Water/Wastewater Conference brings professionals together for three (3) days of dynamic speakers, networking events and the latest on design-build trends in the water/wastewater sector.
For more information, visit www.dbwater.com/ or contact DBIA at Telephone: 1/202-682-0110
GENERAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES, INC. OPEN HOUSE
Date: TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024
Place: General Equipment & Supplies, Inc. Fargo Branch
4300 Main Avenue, Fargo, ND 58103
Times: 3 PM – 7 PM
4 – 7 PM – FOOD SERVED
5 PM – Retirement Celebration
Description: It’s Our 40th Birthday! 40 YEARS of ROCKING!
Let’s Celebrate our history while honoring the legacy of our founders with an Open House!
For more information, contact General Equipment & Supplies, Inc.
Phone: 701/282-2662
DESIGN-BUILD INSTITUTE OF AMERICA (DBIA)
Design-Build for Transportation/Aviation Conference
DATES: April 17, 2024 – April 19, 2024
Time: 7:00 AM EDT – 7:00 PM EDT
Place: Duke Energy Convention Center 525 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Description: There are four tracks of education and general sessions available at this year’s Design-Build for Transportation/Aviation Conference in Cincinnati, OH. The nation’s best Design-Build resources, along with networking opportunities, are available for anyone working in the aviation or transportation sectors when they come to this event. With Highway/Street projected to represent the largest growth segments in Design-Build spending over the next three years, and other areas of transportation (I.e., airports, transit, ports, etc.) among the fastest growing segments, sharing practical application techniques, lessons learned, and key success factors are critical to optimizing this highly flexible project delivery methods.
For more information, visit www.dbwater.com/ or contact DBIA at Telephone: 1/202-682-0110
LaBounty MDP 20R CP
Mobile Demolition Processor with Rotation Single Cylinder, High-Powered, Used to Crush and Process Concrete, Barely used processor with up to 185 tons of crushing force, Mounting head fits Komatsu PC210, SN# MDP20151
AT6156 $48,000
LaBounty UP45
Universal Processor with Concrete Processing Jaw Set and Shear Jaw Set, with rotation, Ideal tool for demolition work, Mounting head fits Komatsu PC490, SN# UP45307
AT6162 $136,000
LaBounty MDG 250
Waste/Construction Grapple, Mobile Demolition Grapple, with Rotation Demolition, Material Handling and Sorting, hardly used, Mounting head fits PC290, SN# DG25017
AT7595 $35,000
Genesis GXP 990 R
Komatsu PC490
Factory refurbished shear with rotation mounted on a Komatsu PC490, 35" Jaw opening, 35" Jaw Depth, Excavator 4,552 Hours, SN# 990334R
K19405 $429,500
LaBounty MSD 2250 R
Shear, with Rotation, Ideal for Demolition 30" Jaw Opening and 30" Jaw Depth, 3rd member mount, Mounting head fits PC490 at the stick end, SN# 622117
AT5950 $131,500
LinkBelt/Genesis LMT
Genesis Tool, Link-Belt branded, LMT Demolition Tool with rotation. Shear Jaw and CP Jaw with stands. Mounting head to fit LBX 350.SN# 320222 AT8465 $119,5000
Atlas 300 MH
Material Handler with 46" of reach, 4 tine Atlas Grapple, Front and Top Window Guards, 15KW Gen/Set, 90% rubber 903 Hours, Warranty thru 3-22-26 or 4,000 Hours, SN# 302M301267
AA22004 $485,000
Rotating Concrete Processor Mobile Hydraulic Pulverizer, non rotation Single Cylinder, High-Powered, Used to Crush and Pulverize Concrete, Rented a few times, 44" Jaw Opening and 40" Jaw depth, Mounting head fits Komtsu PC 360, SN# P350119
AT8215X $48,000
Sennebogen 825E
Material Handler with Bateman 5 tine grapple, Equipped with front guard, Baldor/Hubble Gen/Set, 85% tires, Clean used machine ready to go to work, 8,623 Hours
SN# 8250328
ZZ19840X $298,000
LaBounty MSD 2000 R
Komatsu PC290
Shear, Hydraulic Shear with Rotation Bearly Used, Hydraulic shear mounted on Komatsu PC290, 28" Jaw opening and 29" Jaw Depth, Excavator 2,676 Hours, SN# 620869
K191024M $295,000
Construction grappl heavy duty two over three grapple, NEW Heavy demolition and or rock grapple, Mounting head fits Komatsu PC160, SN# 40619
AT4425 $17,500
LinkBelt/Genesis LDT
Genisis Tool, Link-Belt branded. Demolition Processor. Shear jaw and CP jaw with stands. Mounting head to fit LBX 350. SN# 290133.
AT8464 $97,000
Genesis LXP300
GS17003 $119,500