A landslide that began in late February along a section of State Route 150 (SR 150) in Ventura County, Calif., has closed an entire section of the two-lane highway — approximately 150 ft. — due to a series of atmospheric river storms that have hit California.
According to local media reports, the maximum height of the debris field was 70 ft. high north of Santa Paula at Bridge Road.
R&R Demo and Grading Corp. is the general contractor tasked with building a retaining wall to stabilize a Ventura County, Calif., highway (SR 150) after a debris field with a height of 70 ft. closed the roadway indefinitely.
Keeping Infrastructure Ball Rolling
President’s Proposed FY2025 Budget Boosts IIJA Transportation Construction Programs
By Lucy Perry CEG CORRESPONDENT
Citing its vision to protect and build on the progress made over the past three years, the Biden administration released its proposed budget for the 2025 fiscal year. With almost $79 billion earmarked for highway, safety and transit programs, the budget also adds $9.5 billion to support the resilience, safety and sustainability of the nation’s transportation network via the bipartisan infrastructure law.
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Biden administration released its proposed budget for the 2025 fiscal year. Approximately $79 billion is earmarked for highway, safety and transit programs.
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12 NATIONAL DEMOLITION ASSOCIATION HOSTS SAN ANTONIO EVENT
More than 1,400 demolition professionals gathered in San Antonio from March 6 to 9 for Demolition San Antonio, the organization’s annual trade show and live demolition event.
14 FAE PARTNERS WITH PAPÉ MACHINERY IN PACIFIC NORTHWEST
FAE announced its new partnership with Papé Machinery. Papé Machinery, founded in 1938, is a leading supplier of construction, logging, material handling, landscaping, trenching and farm equipment in the American west.
18 ABC ANNOUNCES TOP-PERFORMING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS
ABC released its 2024 Top Performers lists recognizing its contractor members’ outstanding achievements in safety, quality, inclusion, project excellence and special designations ranked by number of hours worked.
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YANMAR CE APPOINTS JOSÉ
CUADRADO
AS NEW GLOBAL CEO
Effective April 1, 2024, José Cuadrado has been appointed global chief executive officer at Yanmar Compact Equipment (Yanmar CE), and chairman of the board at Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd.
34 FAE
CONTINUES TO EXPAND
ITS LINEUP OF ATTACHMENTS
In the last few years FAE has been expanding its construction attachment line, taking the industry knowledge and understanding gained through the success of its PTO units and transferring it over to the hydraulic line.
38 TOPCON EXPANDS ITS CONSTRUCTION PORTFOLIO WITH NEW LN-50
Topcon Positioning Systems announced the launch of the LN-50 3D laser, the latest addition to the LN layout navigator family of instruments. The LN-50 has a 164-ft. range as compared to the longer-range, full-featured LN-150.
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38 BOBCAT ANNOUNCES TV HOST CHIP GAINES AS NEW BRAND AMBASSADOR
Chip Gaines, Magnolia co-founder, entrepreneur and home renovation expert, and leading equipment manufacturer Bobcat Co., announced a partnership aimed at inspiring audiences to tackle DIY dreams.
43 WORK TRUCK WEEK 2024 BREAKS ATTENDANCE RECORD IN INDY
Work Truck Week continues to grow. A verified 15,790 industry professionals from 29 countries and all 50 U.S. states gathered March 5 to 8 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis for Work Truck Week 2024.
44 FUELPRO TRAILERS 990 FOR FAST, EFFICIENT ONSITE REFUELING, SERVICE
FuelPro Trailers, a leading manufacturer of diesel fuel and service trailers, introduced its FuelPro 990 for fast and efficient refueling and service. Fuel trailers allow for refueling and servicing equipment on-site quickly and efficiently.
44 CONTRACTOR SOLUTIONS ADDS THUNDER CREEK EQUIPMENT TO LINEUP
Thunder Creek Equipment has been added to Contractor Solutions’ dedicated rental and new equipment sales lineup for the underground construction industry. The company serves Des Moines, Omaha, Tulsa, Kansas City and St. Louis.
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allow Skanska to continue to set the bar for the industry.
(L-R): Curt Sainsbury, Josh Clinger and Jeff Engblom, the trio that sparked the idea of Kimball Equipment’s Spokane location. With their previous experience together in this market and Kimball Equipment’s resources, this location was profitable within six months.
Kimball Equipment held an open house and a customer appreciation event at its new Spokane, Wash., facility on March 6. The event featured multiple prize drawings, facility tours and various vendors with their equipment on display. Customers also were treated to a pig roast by Richard’s Custom Pork BBQ.
This facility is the 12th location for Kimball Equipment in the West, adding to its existing dealerships in Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah, Idaho and Oregon.
“This event served as a great opportunity to speak with potential customers, as well as current customers,” General Manager Curt Sainsbury said. “We were excited to showcase our newest facility here in Spokane, Washington. We received great feedback and served more than 100 customers and employees an amazing lunch. We look forward to furthering these relationships.”
Vendors were set up to answer any questions from customers, including CWP, which is Kimball’s own conveyor belting and wear parts line; and Superior Industries, which is one of its equipment, conveyor and components line manufacturers.
ASGCO also had a vendor table, as it displayed a large variety of accessories to crushing equipment, from safety and guarding, to dust control to urethane wear products. FLYFAB also was on hand to show its custom welding, fabrication and line boring in the field for Kimball.
This location is unique in that many of the people now with Kimball were connected by another local equipment business. It started with what seemed to be a crazy idea from Josh Clinger and Jeff Engblom, who contacted Kirk Rainbolt, CEO of Kimball, and told him, “We have a great idea — I think we can put together a solid team and bring in the right guys to make it work.”
From there, according to Engblom, “they started to put a team together, they brought in their service guy John Studt, their belt guy Kaleb Schaub, parts guy Brian Bergstrom, Josh Clinger and myself. We were sourcing buildings at the same time. And then two
months in, we called Curt Sainsbury, the current general manager of Kimball’s Spokane location, and asked him if he wanted to come run the store for us. We all agreed that we had something good going that we thought needed to be put back together and made a run for it.”
Each of them had been in the industry for most of their lives and, most of all, they are happy to be working together again knowing that they have created something special and unique.
“When this opportunity came along, and it’s like, all of us in our wheelhouse, so it’s kind of like bringing us back to our roots and lets us just do what we do best,” Engblom said. “And it’s been very successful, even our first year out. Our customer base has always worked with all of us and we’ve never had any issues filling their needs.”
Clinger is proud of the working relationship between himself, Engblom and Sainsbury, who account for more than 80 years of local industry experience.
“Between the three of us, we know our market, we know our people and we just came in,” Clinger said. “We have the respect of our customers and, coupled with strong infrastructure and resources that Kimball Equipment has provided, success in the market was quick to come and it’s the reasons we have been so successful within our first six months in business.
“I think what all of us have here is that the three of us are strictly focused on the customer,” Clinger added. “Take care of them at any cost, take care of the customer. We wake up in the middle of the night and do whatever we can. Everybody’s on call 24-7. Everybody will do whatever they can at any given point. When we go on vacation, we still answer the phone and take care of emergencies to help our customers. That’s the whole goal. That’s what it’s always been here. Every single person here will turn a wrench to help a customer.”
Kimball Equipment’s Spokane branch is
located at 520 N Dyer Rd., Spokane, WA 99212.
For more information, call 509/321-8876 or visit www.kimballequipment.com CEG
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John Studt (L) of Kimball Equipment and Josh McCracken of Interstate Concrete & Asphalt, A CRH Company. Interstate is the largest aggregate producer in the world.
(L-R): Ray Richards, Ray’s granddaughter, Hannah Reinert, and her friend, Rhys McCray, shredding the pork for the barbeque.
(L-R): Curt Sainsbury, general manager of Kimball Equipment, Spokane; Frans Ebbelarr, general superintendent of Central Pre-Mix Concrete Co.; and Cary Gornick, aggregate manager of Interstate Concrete & Asphalt.
The Kimball Equipment team in Spokane is represented by (L-R) Ian Pendergrass, Caleb Zehm, Tom Oviatt, Kaleb Schaub, Brad Critchfield (Superior rep.), Curt Sainsbury, Ryan Oliver, Jeff Engblom, Josh Clinger, Kirk Rainbolt, Brady Almazan, Justin Doughty, Brian Bergstrom, Mason Bates, Garrett Church, Shane Beattie and John Studt.
(L-R): Trina Sainsbury, Brent Sainsbury, Michelle Sainsbury, Diane Sainsbury, Jeff Sainsbury, Kevin Rose and Liz Hall. Diane and Jeff Sainsbury provided the homegrown pig for the barbecue.
location.
(L-R): Shane Beattie, Kimball Equipment; Scott Rockholm, Wood’s Crushing; and Jeff Engblom, Kimball Equipment.
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National Demolition Association Hosts San Antonio Event
More than 1,400 demolition professionals gathered in San Antonio from March 6 to 9 for Demolition San Antonio, the organization’s annual trade show and live demolition event.
Attendees made use of the occasion to connect with one another, test the latest in equipment innovations and take part in a variety of educational offerings.
Demolition San Antonio featured the latest innovations and technology solutions from the industry’s leading manufacturers. Exhibits offered attendees one-stop access to a full range of products and service offerings unique to the demolition industry. CEG
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Kobelco Construction Machinery’s large contingent was busy throughout the day during the live demo event. It showcased Kobelco excavators and attachments for the demolition industry. (L-R): Michael Hickerson, Jordan Sonnier, Jason Goodson, Jack Fendrick, Ken Folden, Jon Koski, Dan Collins, Masayuki Kimura (Gus), Yoshihisa Yamashita and Shusuke Morichi.
The Shearcore-Connect Work Tools-Rock Zone Americas group of companies had a large presence at the show. (L-R): Joe Mero, Robert Piasecki and Geordie Stewart answer questions about the RockWheel hydraulic rotary cutting attachment.
Pat Meara of Eagle Crusher Company was on hand to promote the company’s complete line of crushing equipment.
NPK’s impressive GH-15 hydraulic hammer/breaker drew attention from NDA attendees. (L-R): Chris Salerno, Rich Desmond, Ryan Crookham, Monty Owens and Ken Skala.
Caterpillar’s Jadon Kool introduces the Cat 330 straight boom excavator at the National Demolition Association’s live demo event on day one of Demolition San Antonio.
Joe Mayo of Cratos Equipment demonstrates the company’s THR2000 mini-track loader during NDA’s live demo event at Demolition San Antonio.
Scott Guimond (L) and Will Whyte of National Attachments displayed their concrete pulverizers and rotating grapples and “grabs.”
La Bounty’s exhibit featured the UPX 750 universal processor and other demolition and recycling attachments. The booth was manned by (L-R) Kevin Navarro, Brian Dragan, Mike Thurman, Mark Baltes, Lucas Gilbert, Jeffrey Warren and Jason Cranfill.
Crushing Tiger was represented by (L-R) John O’Dwyer, Edward Hamilton, Darragh Bonfil, Liam Og Murray and Brian Costello.
Peter Bigwood, president of Mecalac North America, demonstrates the wide variety of attachments available for the Mecalac machines.
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FAE Partners With Papé Machinery in Pacific Northwest
FAE announced its new partnership with Papé Machinery. Papé Machinery, founded in 1938, is a leading supplier of construction, logging, material handling, landscaping, trenching and farm equipment in the American west. As part of this new partnership, Papé Machinery will sell FAE attachments and tracked carriers in Oregon, Washington, northern Idaho, Nevada and Hawaii.
FAE mulching equipment is the perfect match for the densely forested areas of the America Pacific Northwest. Given the versatility, durability and thoughtful design of FAE machines, they are ideally suited to maneuver through forests without damage to machinery or wildlife, the manufacturer said.
FAE tracked carriers, like the PT-300, are already used widely in the American west, particularly for wildfire prevention. With the recent addition of a cold planer line for road construction, FAE offers solutions for many different tasks across the land clearing, agriculture and construction industries.
The addition of Papé Machinery to FAE’s dealer network means that its equipment will reach even more customers in the region, benefiting businesses, private landowners and the natural world, the manufacturer said.
For more information, visit fae-group.com.
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Yanmar Compact Equipment... Yanmar CE Appoints José Cuadrado as New Global CEO
Effective April 1, 2024, José Cuadrado has been appointed global chief executive officer at Yanmar Compact Equipment (Yanmar CE), and chairman of the board at Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. Cuadrado replaces Giuliano Parodi who, for the last six years, has successfully led the transformation of Yanmar CE into a global leader — and who is now transferring to manage the Yanmar Group’s Strategy Division, as chief strategy officer.
In a career spanning more than 25 years, Cuadrado brings with him a wealth of relevant construction, industrial and automotive experience, working at leading brands that include Ingersoll Rand, Doosan and CNH Industrial. He joined Yanmar CE in early 2023, where he is managing director of the company’s Europe, Middle East and Africa region; markets that equate to a third of the company’s global sales.
A search has begun for his replacement, and Cuadrado will combine both Global CEO and EMEA roles until his successor is appointed, from his current base in Europe.
Objective: Become Best-in-Class
In his new role, Cuadrado is responsible for leading increased organizational integration and improving financial performance, as well as driving customer success through best-in-class prod-
uct development. He will play an important role in continuing the work of establishing Yanmar CE as a global leader in the compact equipment industry.
Commenting on his appointment Cuadrado said: “I fully support our current strategy to become a leader in the compact equipment industry. To achieve this, we will continue our journey to become a truly global company, focusing on extending our product portfolio and strengthening our dealer network across all major markets. Equally important, we have very ambitious and exciting plans to embrace upcoming technologies. I’m very pleased to be given this opportunity to continue the good work that has happened under Giuliano’s leadership.”
“José is an experienced and dynamic leader and, having helped shape the strategy as part of the global leadership team since joining the company, is fully aligned to our goals and aspirations,” said Giuliano Parodi, newly appointed chief strategy officer (CSO) at Yanmar. “We are confident that he will continue to drive Yanmar CE towards meeting its objective of becoming a customer-centric, innovative, global leader in compact equipment. We offer José our full support in his new role.”
For more information, visit yanmar.com/global/construction/
ABC Announces Top-Performing Construction Contractors
Associated Builders and Contractors released its 2024 Top Performers lists recognizing its contractor members’ outstanding achievements in safety, quality, inclusion, project excellence and special designations ranked by number of hours worked.
The number one 2024 ABC Top Performer by work hours is Turner Industries Group LLC, Baton Rouge, La.; followed by Skanska Building Inc., Franklin, Tenn.; BL Harbert International, Birmingham, Ala.; Brown & Root Industrial Services, Baton Rouge, La.; and Performance Contractors, Baton Rouge, La.
“These top contractors build the nation’s most enduring, innovative, high-quality construction projects, and their leadership teams and employees have thriving, growth-centric mindsets, strategic plans and goals,” said Michael Bellaman, president and CEO of ABC.
“Business growth is never an accident. It results from a combination of tangibles and intangibles — including a robust culture, innovative tools, a commitment to total human health and a pragmatic appetite for risk. We congratulate these exceptional contractors for operating successfully in a merit shop environment, attracting and retaining top construction talent and setting the standard in business growth.”
Among contractors rated by type of work:
• The top general contractor is Turner Industries Group, Baton Rouge, La.
• The top trade contractor is MMR Constructors Inc., Baton Rouge, La.
• The top electrical contractor is MMR Constructors Inc., Baton Rouge, La.
• The top plumbing/HVAC contractor is TDIndustries Inc., Dallas
• The top specialty contractor is Lithko Contracting LLC, West Chester, Ohio
• The top special designations contractor is Crossland Construction Co. Inc., Columbus, Kan.
The sixth annual lists of ABC Top Performers include diverse merit shop businesses, from women-owned and service-disabled to disadvantaged business enterprises, veteran-owned, minority-owned businesses, large and small, as well as general contractors and specialty trade contractors across the country.
The number one 2024 ABC top-performing contractors by market sector are:
• Airport: Hensel Phelps, Greeley, Colo.
• Education: Skanska Building Inc., Franklin, Tenn.
• Entertainment: W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Co., Philadelphia, Miss.
• Government: BL Harbert International, Birmingham, Ala.
• Health Care: Skanska Building Inc., Franklin, Tenn.
• High Tech: M.C. Dean Inc., Tysons Corner, Va.
• Hospitality: Skanska Building Inc., Franklin, Tenn.
• Infrastructure: Black Construction Corp., Harmon, Guam
• Military: M.C. Dean Inc., Tysons Corner, Va.
• Mixed Use: Skanska Building Inc., Franklin, Tenn.
• Museums/Monuments/Parks: MAREK, Houston
• Office: Bergelectric Corp., Carlsbad, Calif.
• Parking: Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing,
Houston
• Religious: Haskell, Jacksonville, Fla.
• Residential: Power Design Inc., St. Petersburg, Fla.
• Retail: Sevan Multi-Site Solutions, Downers Grove, Ill.
• Sports Complex: Brasfield & Gorrie LLC, Birmingham, Ala.
To qualify, Top Performers must achieve Gold status or higher in ABC’s STEP Safety Management System, which helps the best-performing contractors achieve incident rates nearly seven times safer than the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics industry average, according to ABC’s Safety Performance Report. The majority of the honorees also must earn ABC’s Accredited Quality Contractor credential, which recognizes excellence in quality, safety performance, talent management — including inclusion, diversity and merit — craft and management education and community relations. Through credentials like STEP, AQC and other robust programs, ABC Top Performers demonstrate they:
• Sustain and grow their businesses, financially and economically
• Offer market-competitive compensation, benefit and retirement packages
• Commit to industry-leading safety
• Commit to workforce development, education and creating career opportunities
• Commit to work environments that are inclusive and diverse
• Develop opportunities for their employees to achieve their career dreams
• Cultivate committed leadership
For more information, visit abc.org/topperformers.
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Aggregate Production and Recycling Section
Company Turns Disaster Into Opportunity to Innovate
Sometimes it takes tragedy and unfortunate circumstances to create innovation.
Decades ago, a strong earthquake shook a community in Italy. The results were devastating, with buildings brought down to their foundations. In the older communities of Europe, the streets are very narrow and with buildings collapsed on both sides of the streets, access into the area to process and clean up was extraordinarily challenging.
Two innovative young people, one engineer and one salesman combined their efforts to create a compact crusher that could access and crush the rubble, giving larger machines access to the infrastructure of the affected area. The result of the efforts, design, testing, and innovation is known today as the Komplet 4825 crusher.
In the years that followed, the Komplet company identified a market in Europe for a full range of aggregate processing equipment in the compact size range. Today, this includes mobile crushers, screeners, shredders and conveying equipment, all of which are designed, engineered, and manufactured in Italy and are sold for applications including onsite mobile crushing and screening operations, recycling, demolition, mining, quarries and even landscape and hardscape.
In the United States, the Komplet product is distributed by Komplet America through a dealer network and provides support to dealers and their customers.
Komplet America’s president and CEO is Kyle Conti, a fourth-generation civil contractor who also has owned and operated construction equipment dealerships. With his
background, when introduced to the Komplet product offering, he immediately identified the niche the machines could serve within the dealer/rental market and overall construction, demolitions and recycling market. He also completely appreciates the importance of providing reliable machines and having the ability to quickly support the product when and if needed.
Kyle coming from the background of construction understands that one machine is not right for all types of jobs. That is one of the many reasons why Komplet products fill a need. The famous saying “one size fits all” is not true in this case. Komplet produces a line of compact equipment that offers a variety of solutions that can be used in most crushing and screening applications.
K-TS
K-JC 604 mobile jaw crusher
Komplet Does Not Believe in ‘One Size Fits All’ Equipment
In the category of crushing plants, Komplet America currently offers five different models:
• K-JC 503 Jaw Crusher features a 25 hp diesel engine, jaw size 19 in. by 12 in., output size ¾ in. to 3-1/4 in., production up to 34 tons per hour and weighs 7,496 lbs. Equipped with rubber tracks and wireless remote-control, the K-JC 503 mobile jaw crusher is Komplet’s most compact mini crusher. It also features a hydraulically adjustable jaw setting, dust suppression water nozzles, and intuitive easy operation and setup time.
• K-JC 604 Jaw Crusher features a 55 hp diesel engine, jaw size 23 in. by 16 in., output size ¾ in. to 3-1/4 in., production up to 55 tons per hour and weighs 19,400 lbs. The K-JC 604 mobile jaw crusher is ideally suited for onsite demolition recycling and construction waste processing, which helps to avoid large landfill costs. The crusher is fitting with an integrated vibratory feeder and comes standard with remote-control, which can control all functions of the machine.
• K-JC 704 Jaw Crusher features a 74 hp diesel engine, jaw size 27 in. by 16 in., output size ¾ in. to 3-1/4 in., production up to 90 tons per hour and weighs 26,455 lbs. The K-JC 704 mobile jaw crusher is a compact jaw crusher that can tackle big jobs, but small enough to fit on a trailer and be transported by a dump truck. This machine is overbuilt to withstand the toughest applications. Its sensor above the jaw inlet opening turns the vibrating hopper on and off to control the feeding of material and prevents jamming.
• K-JC 805 Jaw Crusher features 130 hp diesel engine, jaw size 31 in. by 21 in., output size 1-3/8 in. to 4-3/4 in., production up to 160 tons per hour and weights 39,800 lbs. The K-JC 805 mobile jaw crusher is the largest and most productive rock crusher in the Komplet lineup. It is designed to handle even the toughest materials, including medium rock, hard rock, reinforced concrete and asphalt. This crusher is ideal for contractors and quarry operators yet is still easily transported from the yard to the job site.
• K-IC 70 Impact Crusher features a 100 hp diesel engine, jaw size 25 in. by 20 in., output size ¾ in. to 3-1/4
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Kompatto 221 mobile screener
K-JC 704 mobile jaw crusher
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K-JC 805 mobile jaw crusher
K-IC 70 impact crusher
K-TC 460 tracked conveyor
DEVELON Unveils HB-Series Hydraulic Breakers in N.A.
DEVELON is expanding its attachment offering and launching its HB-Series hydraulic breakers — the HB06H and HB15FH — in North America.
The breakers are engineered for high-performance, long-lasting durability and easy maintenance in the most punishing demolition, mining and quarry, and general construction applications. The HB06H and HB15FH are compatible with the DX62R-7 and DX63-7 mini excavators, the DX140LC-7 and DX140LCR-7 crawler excavators and the DX140W-7 wheel excavator.
“The HB-series breakers offer a new concept with high performance and a simplified design,” said Jacob Sherman, product and dealer marketing manager, DEVELON.
“They are specifically optimized and fully certified for select DEVELON 6-metric-ton mini excavators and 14-metric-ton crawler and wheel excavators. The HB-series breakers provide the highest possible productivity, whether the excavator operator is breaking concrete or rock.”
High Quality, Simplified Design
DEVELON HB06H and HB15FH breakers boast high-quality materials and components, ensuring a long lifespan. The breakers’ durability is enhanced through an advanced heat treatment process and the use of quality materials for key components, such as the cylinder and piston.
How a breaker works: The energy of the piston stroke is collected by charged nitrogen gas, and the breakers use an inward valve system with a simple structure and fewer internal parts. A urethane damper prevents vibrations that can damage the breaker and improves operator comfort. The front head supports the breaker and assemblies with a bushing, which absorbs the impact of the tool. The low-noise housing is ideal for excavators working in urban areas where noise levels must be controlled or where local regulations require damped breakers.
One-Year Warranty, Local Support
The new DEVELON breakers are backed by a one-year warranty.
CDRA: Record Number of Best Practices in Safety Awards
The Construction & Demolition Recycling Association (CDRA) has announced the recipients of its Safety Awards.
This year, CDRA received a record number of member companies with qualification for the Best Practices in Safety Award, underscoring the industry’s unwavering dedication to safety.
“Our industry necessitates nothing less than excellence in safety protocol, and these companies showed innovation and dedication towards ensuring the security of their employees and work sites. We’re proud to award these members for their exemplary practices,” said Jason Haus, CDRA President and CEO of Dem-Con Companies.
Silver Winners
• Construction and Demolition Recycling Inc.
• Rockwood Sustainable Solutions Gold Winners
• Arcosa Crushed Concrete
• Champion Waste & Recycling Services
• Coastal Waste & Recycling Inc.
• Dem-Con Companies
• JR Ramon Demolition
• Lautenbach Recycling
• Michael Brothers Companies
• Mount Materials
• Posillico Materials
• Premier Recycle Company
• ReSource Waste Services
• Southwind RAS LLC
• van der Linde Recycling Construction and demolition recycling and related operations have inherent risk factors, and the most successful operators have created specific action plans to minimize those risks and create a safety culture. The CDRA developed the Best Practices in Safety awards program to recognize companies that have achieved a high level of safety management and to identify a level of safety performance that will help C&D operators manage their business.
All award winners were honored as part of the CDRA’s Annual Membership Meeting at C&D World 2024. For more information, visit www.cdraconvention.com.
New Generation Feedwell... Metso Introduces Reactorwell Upgrade — New Feed System
Metso is launching the Reactorwell upgrade — a new generation feedwell upgrade — for maximizing thickener and clarifier performance while minimizing flocculant consumption and bringing significant operational cost efficiencies.
The first-class feed system upgrade features high solids retention and mixing efficiency. It eliminates feed short-circuiting and offers low shear for ideal floccule growth and even discharge symmetry. The new feed system upgrade provides optimum feed conditioning for thickeners and clarifiers.
Due to its many benefits in addition to low flocculant usage, the Reactorwell upgrade is part of Metso’s sustainable Planet Positive portfolio.
The Reactorwell upgrade enables a big leap forward in thickener and clarifier performance as it utilizes maximum settling area due to its high exit symmetry. It also provides improved overflow clarity as well
as higher underflow density. Additionally, the Reactorwell upgrade allows better thickener operability with an improved response to process changes.
“The Reactorwell’s design allows it to be integrated into existing mining operations as an upgrade that is compatible with most makes of thickeners. We offer expertise and support to retrofit existing infrastructure without major modifications. The Reactorwell can also be upgraded to a new channel configuration if process conditions significantly change,” said Andrew Mcintosh, senior product manager, thickening at Metso.
The Reactorwell upgrade is easy to maintain due to its intelligent design and modularity. It consistently achieves high unit area throughput and the improved Autodil performance minimizes the need for pumped dilution, leading to lower total cost of ownership.
For more information, visit metso.com.
Komplet America Offers Full Lineup of Aggregate Equipment
in., production up to 90 tons per hour and weighs 28,600 lbs. The K-IC 70 impact crusher is an economical solution to cutting costs and recycling waste materials on site with very low capital and operational cost. This machine is ideal for crushing and stockpiling in diverse recycling applications, including rock, demolition waste, asphalt, concrete, bricks, blocks, porcelain, ceramics, glass, and other solid waste.
In the category of screening plants, Komplet America currently offers four different models to meet a wide variety of needs:
• Kompatto 221 Vibrating Screener features a 25 hp diesel engine, screen size 7 ft. by 3.5 ft., production up to 90 tons per hour and weighs 7,275 lbs. Komplet’s smallest compact mobile screening plant, this vibratory screener can be fed directly by an excavator, backhoe or work in tandem with a Komplet crusher. It is ideal for working in limited access areas, taking up a very small footprint, but still producing up to 90 tons per hour.
• Kompatto 5030 Vibrating Screener features a 45 hp diesel engine, screen size 8 ft. by 3 ft. 1 in., production up to 280 tons per hour and weighs 26,455 lbs. Extremely easy to operate, the Komplet Kompatto 5030 mobile screener is ideally suited for working in small quarries, demolition sites and waste sites. It is capable of producing three different products in a single pass. Its heavy-duty, sloping, double-deck screen is capable of processing everything from sand, gravel, aggregate to topsoil and more. It is the ultimate in versatility, maneuverability and transportability.
• K-TS 30 Trommel Screener features a 30 hp diesel engine, screen size 5 ft. 6 in. by 4 ft. 3 in. and 8 ft. 6 in. by 4 ft. 3 in., production up to 60 MCH, and weighs 8,818 lbs. This machine shines when producing organic products and a very small footprint is required. The K-TS 30 trommel screener offers three different fraction sizes: fines, mids and overs. It is extremely efficient with electric drive operation minimizing energy consumption, wear and servicing costs.
• K-TS 40 Trommel Screener features a 60 hp diesel engine, screen size 9 ft. 8 in. by 4 ft. 3 in. and 9 ft. 9 in. by 4 ft. 3 in., production up to 100 MCH and weighs 22,046 lbs.
The K-TS 40 trommel screener is the next generation of Komplet mobile trommel screeners that work with all large systems and offer a highly efficient throughput. The machine offers three different fraction sizes: fines, mids and overs. Numerous innovations create a machine with the highest level of functionality and cost-effectiveness and at the same time set new performance standards. The drive system represents the foundation for the extremely high degree of costeffectiveness — everything on the K-TS is driven electrically, from the hopper to the discharge belts, which minimizes energy, wear and servicing costs.
In the category of shredders, Komplet America currently offers one model:
• Krokodile Slow-Speed Shredder, which features a 220 hp diesel engine, shaft size 60 in., output size 3-1/4 in. through 5 ft. ¾ in., production C&D up to 175 tons per hour, waste up to 18 tons per hour and weighs 34,000 lbs. The Krokodile gives all the advantages of mobile shredding in an extremely compact machine. It is ideal for shredding wood and any other form of domestic waste including palm trees, stumps and more to create mulch. With a shaft design for C & D waste and a shaft for wood and domestic waste, owners can shred just about anything they want. The Krokodile can process materials up to 50 in. in size.
In the category of conveyors Komplet America currently
offers one model:
• K-TC 460 Tracked Conveyor features a 25 hp diesel engine, belt size 25 in. by 393 in., pile height 181 in., production up to 132 tons per hour and weighs 7,000 lbs. Komplet’s K-TC 460 high performance tracked mobile conveyor offers compact size with excellent production and cost-effective material handling. This machine is small, lightweight, and easily transported. Its designed and engineered from the ground up to be easily combined to work in tandem with Komplet crushers and screeners.
According to Cody Price, Operations Manager of Komplet America,”The market for compact aggregate and recycling equipment in the United States is expanding at an accelerated rate. The cost of aggregate, fuel, labor, and landfill tipping fees have all increased dramatically.”
“It has been an accepted practice for decades on larger projects to crush demolition materials and excavated stone on site to create an aggregate that can be reused at the site or even sold, and the savings create project and/or company savings and revenue. These compact machines are making it possible for smaller contractors, landscapers, hardscape contractors and smaller demolition contractors to see the same kind of savings.”
“Urban demolition sites are often too congested to allow a crushing and screening spread to be set up. With our
machines and the small footprint, this is now feasible in places that in the past could not have been considered. The same idea is true with composting. There is a demand for composting in urban areas, but perhaps not the room for a trommel screener that is essential to the process. Our machines make that possible. Furthermore, smaller equipment means smaller expenses and out of pocket up front purchase costs.”
Every machine Komplet manufactures can be easily transported, offering a tremendous savings to contractors operating in urban settings.
“All of our machines are very simple to operate,” Mr. Price said. “You do not have to have a dedicated expert on staff assigned to the crushing and screening operation. In most cases, you can set up an entire spread and run it with one operator, and with our remote controls, that operator can run the spread from the cab of whatever machine is selected to feed the spread.”
Komplet America goes the extra mile to ensure that every customer has a positive buying experience. Before each machine is delivered, it is brought into the shop and completely tested. It is then set up and operated with some products run through the machine to make sure there are no hidden issues. After the test run, the machine is cleaned, detailed, serviced again, and then designated ready for delivery. Every machine comes with a one-year/1,000-hour warranty and extended warranty options are available as well.
Regarding parts and support, Mr. Price said, “We have made a huge investment in inventorying every feasible part that could possibly fail for every machine we sell. We want our customers to be able to rely on Komplet to keep them running. When our customers need support, we want to get it to them immediately. We are the Komplet hub here in the USA to make sure your project keeps going.”
“If there are issues, we have a staff of qualified technicians who can talk the customer through an issue that develops and when that is not a workable solution, we dispatch to the customer or use one of the service providers that we network with across the country.”
For Komplet America it all comes down to the bottom line — the company wants to give its customers peace of mind while saving them time and money when they process materials directly on site, often under scenarios and locations where it has never before been possible. CEG
(All photos courtesy of Komplet North America.)
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Recovery Effort Includes Stabilizing Ground, Building Wall
The plan at this point is to stabilize the hillsides, construct a retaining wall and remove the debris. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has hired R&R Demo and Grading Corp. to build the retaining wall. The current plan is to first build the wall and then remove the debris.
“We are ready to act,” said Michael Comeaux, a public relations officer of Caltrans District 7 (Los Angeles and Ventura counties).
The threat of more landslides has kept the roadway closed.
“Caltrans anticipates one lane on this section of Route 150 could open to traffic by the end of May,” said Comeaux, “but that is only a target date and subject to change due to weather and other conditions beyond the control of Caltrans. The mudslide is an active slide and it will be a huge project for Caltrans and the contractor(s) that will be involved.”
Wall Construction
Geotechnical engineers and support staff on-site are busy. They are using drill rigs at various locations that are going as deep as 130 ft. to secure samples to determine the situation impacting the area.
“The lab results and weather data will determine the problem and solution for a safe path” said Comeaux. “The geotechnical team is working at an accelerated schedule. The information will help the design team to develop a retaining wall plan.”
The plan is to build the wall along the road using steel beams that will be drilled into the ground. A Caltrans design team is preparing the final design for the retaining wall, along with input from the general contractor.
As part of its long-term solution plan, Caltrans will be purchasing and installing heavy beams (lengths to be determined) to support the retaining wall.
“There may be lead time for procurement of these heavy beams as they may not be commercially available and may need to be manufactured,” Comeaux said. “The estimated length of the retaining wall needed to support this slide at this time is estimated to be up to 360 feet in length with a height of 40 to 50 feet. Multiple rows of ground anchors extending up to 200 feet in length will be constructed through the face of the wall and extend through the slide plane for anchoring the wall. The face of the wall will be buried up to a certain depth which is still to be determined. Considerations, monitoring and analysis will be performed by Caltrans engineers and geologists to determine whether SR150 can be opened during partial construction of the retaining wall.
“The design team has started preliminary work to jumpstart the design process to be ready for construction,” said Comeaux. “It’s all hands on deck to complete the design work quickly. When the design team completes their plans, their report will be handed to Caltrans Construction Division and shared with the GC. All groups are being brought in early and are sharing info to be able to work at top speed. The Construction Division is mobilizing to make preparations to accelerate progress on the parts that they control.”
Caltrans released a recovery plan, pointing out that it is “working on a fast-track schedule to determine the safest and fastest way to stabilize the slide, remove the material from the road and reopen State Route 150 as quickly as possible.”
Comeaux explained why the debris cannot be removed until the retaining wall is constructed, based on initial analysis of the geotechnical team.
“Recent powerful rainstorms saturating the hillside appear
to be the primary cause of the landslide.,” he said. “Water can be seen seeping out of the hillside and ponding within the slide, ponding which Caltrans is pumping to remove. Caltrans is very concerned regarding further landslide activity [within the active zone and adjacent hillsides] if debris is removed from the road. Working on a swift timetable, Caltrans has already developed preliminary geotechnical recommendations and design for a retaining wall to stabilize the area. Because of the sensitive geologic nature of the site, the design must be precise to ensure the safety of the area.”
The final geotechnical recommendations are pending the laboratory testing of core samples that were obtained by drilling at five locations.
“The lab tests have been submitted to three different laboratories for accelerated testing since there is limited testing equipment available at each laboratory,” he added. “Slope analysis and geotechnical recommendations are being expedited due to the high priority to reopen SR 150 as soon as possible. Caltrans engineers will refine their model within
two days of receiving the laboratory test results to provide the necessary geotechnical recommendations and retaining wall plans. In addition, the laboratory test results will also be used to analyze whether more than one retaining wall is necessary. If a second wall is required, it will not impact the opening of SR 150 since it would be constructed up slope.”
Simply removing the material now is not an option due to the topography.
“The hillside consists of multiple nested slides, which have moved in the past leaving exposed visible scarps,” said Comeaux. “The slide movement in February deposited slide debris on SR 150, debris which is currently acting as a temporary buttress to support the material uphill, both vertically and laterally. More slides could occur if material is removed. Caltrans is closely monitoring the active slide and the adjacent areas for additional slope movement.”
The recovery plan provided details on the DOT’s reaction to the landslide.
“[We] started this complex investigation process immediately after the slide occurred,” said Comeaux. “Caltrans secured the area and monitored the slide for further movement, and Caltrans continues monitoring it closely. Caltrans immediately developed a plan of action for reopening Route 150 as quickly as possible. Caltrans informed motorists, the community, local leaders, elected officials and others regarding this emergency and what’s ahead, with close coordination among agencies at the local, state, and federal levels to respond to the community’s needs. [We also] immediately started the geotechnical investigation of the slide area [and] arranged an emergency contractor to provide additional equipment and workers. Caltrans assembled teams of experts in design, construction and emergency operations for an all-hands-on-deck, expedited response to this event.”
The recovery plan also addressed concerns about the road not being reopened prior the start of the fire season.
“Caltrans is confident that the road will be open well before fire season and is coordinating the status of repairs with partner agencies such as the Ventura County Fire Department,” said Comeaux. CEG
(All photos courtesy of Caltrans.)
The length of the retaining wall needed to support this slide is estimated to be up to 360 ft. in length with a height of 40 ft. to 50 ft.
The order of operations for crews is to stabilize the hillsides, construct a retaining wall and remove the debris.
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Mecalac Unveils New Tiltrotators to North American Market
Mecalac, a global designer, manufacturer and distributor of compact construction equipment for urban environments, introduced its MR50 and MR60 tiltrotators to the North American market.
The MR50 tiltrotator is available as an option for the 9MWR and 11MWR wheeled excavators and the 10MCR crawler-skid excavator. The MR60 tiltrotator is available for the 15MWR wheeled excavator and 15MC crawler excavator.
Both tiltrotators come equipped with the twin CONNECT coupling system for the utmost compatibility with other Mecalac work tools. Known for their versatility, 360-degree compactness and innovative features, Mecalac excavators fitted with the new tiltrotators provide even greater jobsite productivity and finesse for utility, landscaping, sewer and water and a host of other applications, the manufacturer said.
The unique design of Mecalac’s fully integrated tiltrotator system is the latest generation of the company’s productivity-enhancing features. The system includes a tiltrotator fitted between two CONNECT quick couplers along with a grading bucket specially designed to match the machine and system.
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The Mecalac MR50 and MR60 Tiltrotators allow for a 360degree rotation in both directions as well as a 40-degree tilt left and right for various attachments.
The Mecalac MR50 and MR60 tiltrotators allow for 360-degree rotation in both directions as well as a 40-degree tilt left and right for various attachments, including hydromechanical tools such as grapples. The integration between the two quick couplers makes it possible to detach the tiltrotator when it’s not needed — for digging and lifting, for instance — and immediately resume work with another attachment, such as a loader bucket.
Another advantage is that the Mecalac tiltrotator, while extremely robust and among the most powerful in terms of torque, also is one of the lightest on the market, thus preserving the power of the machine, according to the manufacturer.
“Placing a Mecalac tiltrotator between two CONNECT quick couplers is an innovative solution that further enhances the versatility and productivity Mecalac excavators are known for,” said Peter Bigwood, general manager of Mecalac North America.
“Thanks to this new mounting, the operator can easily remove either the tool or the entire tiltrotator system to immediately resume work with a 4-in-1 or standard loader bucket.”
Mecalac wheeled excavators are an ideal partner for the tiltrotator for grading, shaping and placing materials. Mecalac positions the boom further back along the cab to act as a counterweight, providing optimal balance when weight is added to the end of the stick. The two-piece boom with offset kinematics
allows the operator to position tools more precisely when used with the tiltrotator. The standard offset at the top of the boom, combined with the tiltrotator, further increases the 360-degree capabilities of Mecalac excavators. Operators can dig trenches parallel to and outside of the machine’s tracks, and the Mecalac tiltrotators add an extra dimension to the excavator’s unique capabilities — almost like having a human hand at the end of the boom.
The combination offers almost infinite possibilities and means safer, faster work, more accurate results and less machine repositioning, according to the manufacturer.
The Mecalac MR50 and MR60 tiltrotator options include dedicated multi-function
joysticks, various tiltrotator configurations and settings as well as “Home” — return to operator preset position — and “Bucket Shake” — or pulse — functions to ensure material spreads evenly and quickly. To further meet the needs of customers, the Mecalac tiltrotators are available with or without a grab module. Acting as a gripper, the module allows objects to be grabbed and moved while keeping the tool mounted on the tiltrotator.
In the future, the Mecalac tiltrotators will be introduced for the 8MCR crawler skid excavator, followed by the 12MTX wheeled excavator loader. Mecalac tiltrotators come with a two-year manufacturer’s warranty. For more information, visit www.mecalac.com. Pages
Rammer’s Hydraulic Hammer Trio Packs Punch With CBE Technology
In the rugged domain of heavy machinery emerges Rammer’s compact hydraulic hammers — dubbed the E01, E02 and E04.
Despite their small build, these powerhouses redefine the game for miniexcavators, skid steers and smaller walk-behind electric machines, according to the manufacturer.
They feature Rammer’s CBE (constant blow energy) technology, ensuring each strike packs a wallop, driving productivity to new heights. Versatile and robust, these hammers tackle even the most cramped and daunting spaces, conquering challenges thought insurmountable.
The smallest yet mighty contender, the Rammer E01, is tailored for carriers ranging from 0.4 to 2.8 tons. Despite its compact stature, the E01 embodies the hallmark power of Rammer, guaranteeing smooth operations across various applications.
The Rammer E02 is suited for carriers between 0.7 to 4.5 tons. Compact yet
Representing the pinnacle of Rammer's expertise, the E04's modular body design ensures adaptability over its lifespan, while optional features bolster durability.
commanding, the E02 carries on the legacy of its predecessors, delivering stellar performance across a range of tasks, from construction to demolition.
Lastly, the Rammer E04, designed for carriers from 1.2 to 6.0 tons, stands out with its compact build and unmatched power. Representing the
pinnacle of Rammer’s expertise, the E04’s modular body design ensures adaptability over its lifespan, while optional features bolster durability, making it a trusted ally on any job site, the manufacturer said.
For those looking to improve their hydraulic hammer game, Rammer offers the RD3 data module. This enables the hammer owner to track their entire Rammer hammer fleet in real-time, providing valuable insights such as hours worked, impact hours, and greasing needs and more to assist with optimizing performance and efficiency.
In addition, Rammer’s compact hydraulic hammers come equipped with an automatic greasing system, ensuring vital components remain properly lubricated during operation. This advanced feature translates to enhanced performance, reduced maintenance downtime, and prolonged equipment lifespan.
For more information, visit rammer.com.
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FAE Group President Discusses Expanding Construction Line
In the last few years FAE has been expanding its construction attachment line, taking the industry knowledge and understanding gained through the success of its PTO units and transferring it over to the hydraulic line.
This line includes such attachments as cold planers for skid steers, cold planers for excavators and a wheel saw for skid steers.
“The experience has been there for years, so all that was needed was to transfer that experience into the hydraulic version,” said FAE Group President Diego Scanzoni. “We saw the opportunities in the hydraulic construction attachment space thanks to the broad experience and success we have had with the PTO lines.
“The equipment is essentially proven and solid. Our next step is to work on building brand recognition on the hydraulic side of the market.
“We have done numerous successful demos and have showcased the new products at trade shows across America and the rest of the world. We have trained our product specialists and sales team, and we are now starting to harvest the results of our high-quality product. We have designed and developed the product to
In the last few years FAE has been expanding its construction attachment line, taking the industry knowledge and understanding gained through the success of its PTO units and transferring it over to the hydraulic line.
have several competitive advantages.
For example, Scanzoni explained that FAE’s rock wheel machines have optimized side-output, removing material from the trench, and giving users true depth. This saves time, as it removes the need to clean out a trench after the pass has been
completed. FAE Product Manager Lee Smith explained that FAE’s unique rotor design and tooth layout allow FAE road planers to penetrate more easily, maintaining the desired depth and producing a finer product. FAE augments this design with multiple water tank options which reduce
wear and prevent teeth from overheating.
John Deluca of A. Deluca Paving explained that FAE road planers cut deeper, and, as a result, jobs require fewer passes, saving users time and money.
“[With FAE road planers] you can even cut sometimes in one pass. They’re built stronger and they’re heavier to begin with. So that way you have your weight right on where you need it . . . to keep the machine inside the cut.”
Jeremy Ciehanoski of Crossroads Asphalt Recycling, said, “Once we got [the RPL/SSL] dialed in, we haven’t had the bog downs and the drum stoppings that we’ve had in the past with other units. There’s definitely been some time saving on this unit itself . . . it’s definitely more efficient than what we’ve had in the past.”
Of FAE’s water spray system, he said, “That is nice because it’s all self-contained . . . that tank is actually built into the frame, so you don’t have to worry about the guys and equipment around [it] compromising the tank. That is a nice feature that it’s all built into the unit and protected very well.”
As FAE’s road planer line expands, it continues to organize trainings and demos with valued dealers across America and the world.
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Bobcat Company Announces TV Host
Chip Gaines as New Brand Ambassador
Chip Gaines, Magnolia co-founder, entrepreneur and home renovation expert, and leading equipment manufacturer Bobcat Co., announced a partnership aimed at inspiring audiences to tackle DIY dreams.
Host of the hit show “Fixer Upper” and known for his passion for home improvement, Gaines is a long-time Bobcat customer and fan. Through this partnership, Gaines is excited to showcase his love for the Bobcat brand to his audience.
“I’ve been using Bobcat equipment for years on my farm in Waco, and I can’t imagine working without it. My Bobcat machines have empowered me to bring some of my biggest ideas to life,” said Gaines. “When I was a kid, I remember seeing people driving Bobcat skid steers, and I always wanted to be in the driver’s seat. This brand goes way back for me, and when I think of world-class equipment, Bobcat is it — which makes me so proud and excited about this partnership.”
work he is accomplishing with his Bobcat equipment, including a compact tractor, zero-turn mower, compact track loader and utility vehicle, across his social media channels.
While Bobcat continues to manufacture its legacy products, like the skid steer loader, it has grown its consumer offerings geared toward homeowners with acreage who are seeking professional-grade equipment to maintain their properties. Gaines is an ideal partner for all that Bobcat offers.
“Chip has a history of entrepreneurialism, a commitment to hard work and a spirit of community like none other — and he isn’t afraid to take on the toughest tasks and conquer challenges with determination. These values line up perfectly with the Bobcat brand,” said Laura Ness Owens, Bobcat vice president of brand and marketing.
“We’re excited to work together to empower people to accomplish more — and have some fun along the way.”
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Aside from being an entrepreneur and contractor, Gaines and his family live on a farm in Texas. From tending gardens to managing goats, pigs and horses, Gaines is sharing the
Gaines’ endorsement of Bobcat equipment underscores the brand’s commitment to providing solutions for professionals and enthusiasts alike.
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Topcon Positioning Systems Expands Its Construction Portfolio With New LN-50
Topcon Positioning Systems announced the launch of the LN-50 3D laser, the latest addition to the LN layout navigator family of instruments.
Intended to be an affordable and easy-to-use solution for digital layout, the LN-50 has a 164-ft. range as compared to the longer-range, full-featured LN-150 that continues to be a mainstay of the Topcon layout portfolio.
The new LN-50 is designed specific to homebuilders, mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) trades, concrete contractors and others — regardless of their digital technology experience — to achieve high-speed precision in their measuring and layout work, mitigating the risk of errors that can lead to costly rework.
“The family of products features a one-button, self-leveling setup that a wide variety of trade professionals can be comfortable using, particularly those transitioning from traditional layout and measuring methods to digital workflows,” said Ray Kerwin, director, global product planning at Topcon. “If
a homebuilder set out to layout a project with a tape measure and a transit, it would take two people to do the work that could be accomplished by one person using the 3D laser, so productivity is a key benefit. Another is accuracy.
The user will be able to lay out the job more accurately than using fully manual processes.”
The LN-50 works exclusively with Topcon Digital Layout building construction software.
The software is compatible with CAD and BIM software setups and can be used with the Point Manager plugin for Autodesk Revit or AutoCAD.
“The easy-to-use Digital Layout software controls the 3D laser and makes it ‘smart’ so that the user can lay out building corners or plumbing sleeves, for instance, and do it efficiently,” Kerwin said.
“The portfolio embodies our commitment to democratizing technology
— simplifying and improving the process of transitioning to digital layout in the building construction sector in a cost-effective package,” Kerwin continued. “It has a short learning curve, and is a one-person operation, which is particularly helpful during labor shortages. By providing enhanced productivity, accuracy and quality in an easily accessible system, it reinforces the push toward providing intuitive innovations for both the existing and incoming generations of trade professionals.”
“With this system, companies can take on larger projects or even just speed up layout for the projects that they have on the books.”
The LN-50 is initially available through specialized dealers in the Americas and European sales channels.
For more information, visit topconpositioning.com.
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Enacted in late 2021, IIJA is the Biden administration’s outline for “building a better America,” according to the Federal Transit Administration.
IIJA supports the rebuild of roads, bridges and rails and upgrades and expands public transit. The bipartisan law modernizes the nation’s ports and airports, tackles the climate crisis and advances environmental justice.
It invests in “communities that have too often been left behind,” said the White House. “It will drive the creation of good-paying union jobs and grow the economy sustainably and equitably to help everyone get ahead for decades to come.”
In announcing Biden’s FY2025 proposal to its members, ARTBA pointed out that the president’s proposed budget “is rarely acted on by Congress.”
However, the proffered budget “serves as the annual starting gun in the race to get spending bills done by the start of the new fiscal year,” said the association.
Pointing out that Congress has failed to meet that goal, ARTBA officials said the organization will work to ensure full IIJA funding by Sept. 30 of this year.
The White House said that the proposal continues its goal of implementing the president’s agenda of investing in America.
“The budget provides a total of $78.4 billion for highway, highway safety and transit formula programs,” said the fed. This amount supports monies authorized for year four of the bipartisan infrastructure law, the White House noted.
It also “reflects an additional $9.5 billion … for bridge replacement and rehabilitation (and) EV charging infrastructure,” said the fed.
The president “called for full funding of core federal surface transportation and airport capital investment programs at previously authorized levels,” said ARTBA.
The association noted that the proposed fiscal year 2025 budget sets $61.2 billion for federal highway programs. ARTBA said when combined with the IIJA’s previous $9.5 billion, it brings total core highway capital investment to $71.6 billion.
“This would be an $800 million increase over IIJAapproved funding levels,” said ARTBA, adding that the increase would be seen in grant programs.
Capital investment grant program resources would total $4 billion for transit construction. That adds $2.4 billion in FY 2025 appropriations to the $1.6 billion earmarked in IIJA spending. Grants totaling $8.4 billion would go to improving airport facilities including runways, taxiways and terminals.
“The funds are from a $3.4 billion budget request, combined with advance appropriations of $5 billion from the IIJA,” said ARTBA.
The budget also includes an administration call for congress to allow states and localities to use core transit and highway resources for transit operating costs.
“The same request was made in FY 2024, but was ultimately rejected by lawmakers,” said ARTBA.
Building On Momentum
Pete Buttigieg said Biden’s budget allows the industry to continue advancing “vital” work under way across the country.
That is making travel safer on every mode of transportation, said the USDOT secretary.
“The budget protects and builds on progress,” strengthening supply chains to keep costs down and modernizing infrastructure,” said Buttigieg. “Americans are already seeing the
roads being repaired, new bus and bike infrastructure being built, goods moving more smoothly from ships to shelves.”
President Biden’s proposed budget, which requests $109.3 billion for DOT, will accelerate all of this progress, he added.
The budget sets aside $21.8 billion for the FAA, including funding to continue the air traffic controller hiring and training surge.
“With funding, the FAA has a plan to hire at least 2,000 new controllers in order to meet growing air travel demand into the future,” said Buttigieg.
The agency also will invest $3.6 billion to sustain the National Airspace System, and $8 billion over five years in aviation safety, efficiency and facilities.
The budget would “crack down on a corporate jet funding loophole,” said the DOT secretary.
He said the budget takes “a critical step” to stabilize funding for the National Airspace “which has largely been funded by commercial air passengers.”
Commercial passengers currently pay a 7.5 percent tax on tickets plus a passenger facility charge up to $4.50, he said.
“Meanwhile, private jet users only pay fuel surcharge taxes” of roughly 22 cents a gallon.
And private jets make up 7 percent of flights handled by FAA while contributing only .6 percent of the taxes in the Airport and Airway Trust Fund.
“The president’s FY2025 Budget proposes a phased-in fuel fee increase to $1.06 per gallon for private jets,” said Buttigieg.
Phased in over five years, this fuel fee increase would be the first update seen in decades, he said.
The proposed budget would improve roads and ensure the most important U.S. bridges remain safe and operational, he added.
He said after “decades of disinvestment,” Biden’s budget would give $62 billion to FHWA to modernize and improve roads and bridges.
That money also would support state safety programs and help communities complete infrastructure projects.
“This is an increase of more than 30 percent compared to 2021,” said Buttigieg, including another $675 million for the Bridge Investment Program.
The addition will mean “the department can award more communities the funding to advance critical transportation projects and create good-paying jobs,” he said. “In total, the resident’s bipartisan infrastructure law invests a record $40 billion to fix thousands of our nation’s bridges.”
Rail safety and passenger rail would be increased and improved with the $3.2 billion earmarked for the federal railroad administration.
The money would go to improving the safety and condition of railroad infrastructure and rail services that move freight and passengers, said Buttigieg.
“This includes $2.5 billion for Amtrak and increasing safety inspector staffing to a record 400 inspectors and adding new staff dedicated to safety audits.”
The budget also would fund reliable, safe and accessible transit, said Buttigieg.
In fact, $16.8 billion would go to the FTA to support urban and rural transit service. That includes $2.4 billion in grants for major capital projects.
“Other portions of the budget request will strengthen supply chains at our nation’s ports,” said the DOT secretary.
That includes an $80 million investment in the Port Infrastructure Development Program. It also includes addi-
tional support for shipping on the St. Lawrence Seaway, for pipeline safety inspections and innovation and emerging technologies.
The budget achieves “meaningful deficit reduction through measures that cut wasteful spending and ask the wealthy to pay their fair share,” said Buttigieg.
Vitamin Boost for Transit
The president’s proposal to congress boosts transit projects across the country. Buttigieg has included $4 billion for 14 projects in 11 states in the ask.
The federal support will come through the FTA capital investment grants and expedited project delivery pilot programs, according to the agency.
“The subway systems, commuter rail, light rail, streetcar and bus rapid transit projects will bring about transformative change in their communities.”
This, by providing transit opportunities to new riders, will create jobs and jumpstart economic development, he added.
“The Biden-Harris Administration has awarded nearly $100 billion from the IIJA to support transit agencies of all sizes.”
Buttigieg touted the funding, saying when transit reaches more people and communities its impact is greater.
“The Biden-Harris Administration is proud to support funding for 14 large projects that will expand transit for millions of Americans across the country.”
Veronica Vanterpool, acting FTA administrator, said the investments support Biden’s commitment to combat climate change.
They also improve safety, advance equity and improve quality of life for Americans, she added.
Seven of the 14 projects would receive funding for the first time while others already are under construction or are far enough along to receive a grant.
FTA also outlined several proposed provisions to increase access to and effectiveness of federal funds across American communities.
The agency would support equity in rural and tribal areas by waiving the match required in the applicable grants programs. It also would waive the match requirement for tribal applicants to the buses and bus facilities and low and noemission competitive programs.
The proposed budget would “address the fiscal cliff” by allowing use of urbanized area formula funds and FHWA flex funds for urban operating assistance. It would empower local authorities by enabling transit agencies to purchase property outside an existing transit corridor falling in line with FHWA policies.
The budget would unlock micromobility systems by allowing grantees to fund shared systems, such as bicycles and scooters, to connect transit stations.
Finally, it would lower bus costs and speed up delivery by authorizing FTA to encourage delivery of low- and no-emission buses.
Which means there’s something for the EPA to smile about as well in the proposed budget which achieves meaningful deficit reduction, said Michael Regan, EPA administrator.
The proposal bolsters the agency’s efforts by investing nearly $1.5 billion in justice-related programs and the budget prioritizes combatting climate change with the urgency that science demands, he said.
And it provides $1.5 billion for the Office of Air and Radiation to develop policies and programs that control air pollution and radiation exposure. CEG
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Work Truck Week 2024 Breaks Attendance Record in Indy
Work Truck Week continues to grow. A verified 15,790 industry professionals from 29 countries and all 50 U.S. states gathered March 5 to 8 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis for Work Truck Week 2024, breaking last year’s attendance record of 14,885. Work Truck Show exhibit space was sold out, with 536 companies filling the exhibit hall and New Exhibitor Pavilion with the latest commercial vehicles, equipment and technology.
Work Truck Week is more than a trade show. Produced annually by NTEA the Work Truck Association, it encompasses the Work Truck Show, Green Truck Summit, NTEA Annual Meeting, Work Truck Week Ride and Drive, educational sessions and more. North America’s largest work truck event was held virtually in 2021 and has been growing steadily since returning to Indianapolis in 2022.
“Work Truck Week 2024 was more than a trade show — it was a complete commercial vehicle experience,” said Steve Carey, NTEA president and CEO. “You could feel the energy throughout the exhibit hall, educational sessions, Ride and Drive and even just walking from place to place. The commercial vehicle industry has taken ownership of the week and has made it the epicenter for showing off the best the industry has to offer every year. The dedication and passion of our exhibitors and attendees has driven the continued expansion of Work Truck Week.”
Work Truck Week 2024 kicked off with Green Truck Summit, NTEA’s full-day advanced vehicle and fuel technology conference on March 5. A verified 883 participants attended sessions focused on the commercial vehicle industry’s drive toward greater sustainability, productivity and efficiency. Also starting on March 5, the Work Truck Week 2024 educational program included a range of sessions focused on ideas and strategies to help improve efficiency, implement best practices and enhance operational growth.
Dozens of companies launched new products, partnerships and business units at Work Truck Week 2024. Ram announced the new Ram Professional commercial vehicle division. Ford Pro celebrated the 10th anniversary of Ford Transit and shared new extended range capability for E-Transit. Mack Trucks provided updates on production of the Mack MD Electric battery-electric truck. GreenPower Motor Company Inc. launched GP Truck Body to offer a complete line of truck bodies. J.B. Poindexter & Co. sister companies Morgan Olson and EAVX introduced a new Proxima step van riding on a Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) chassis. REE Automotive Ltd. and Knapheide debuted an electric vehicle built on the REE P7-C chassis cab and upfit with a Knapheide KUV body.
Equipment and technology debuts included: • APSCO LLC dump truck display and control system to prevent common driver mistakes.
• DEL Hydraulics Inc. DEL Interlock
System to prevent unintentional use of a truck’s PTO system while driving.
• Shyft Group Utilimaster rapid driver cooling system to improve driver comfort, safety and productivity.
• Ranger Design prototype pick-up truck utility system featuring a cap fully integrated with a heavy-duty utility rack.
• Adrian Steel modular truck cap for improved flexibility and customization, plus the Extendobed EBL 1272 cargo slide that accommodates unevenly distributed weight.
• Palfinger PAL Pro 58 mechanics truck and PSC 8600 TEC service crane.
• Vanair PTO shaft-driven underdeck allin-one power system.
• Lincoln Electric Ranger Air 260MPX
multifunction engine drive.
• Ketchel Axle Systems eRhino electrified axle system for class 3 to 8 vehicles.
Work Truck Week returns to Indiana Convention Center March 4–7, 2025. For information, visit worktruckweek.com/coverage.
(All photographs in this article are Copyright 2024 Construction Equipment Guide. All Rights Reserved.)
Bob Hosler (L), service director of Company Wrench, and Kirk Ohlenhopp, regional sales manager of Stellar Industries, were on hand during Work Truck Week. “Stellar is leading the industry with cutting edge products,” said Hosler.
The Shyft Group’s John Dunn (L), president and CEO, and Matt Duffy, national director of sales, exhibit the Magnum toolbox and rail kit. “We pride ourselves on quality products made in the USA,” said Duffy.
(L-R): Harley Wilson, Jason Aldinger and Jason Cornell of J & J Truck Bodies brought their dump bodies and equipment.
Neil Roberts (L) outside sales support, and Chris Wilkins, director of sales support and training, with Boss Industries’ engineered air systems at the Boss exhibit at the NTEA Work Truck Week show.
Legend Fleet Solutions’ Brendan Church (L), chief marketing officer, and Mark Whitland display the new UpStep’s unique mechanical design.
(L-R): Jason Whiteleather, Devin Minear, Tyler Jones, Brad Wolfe and Daniel Asplund display the HillTip IceStriker salt spreader.
FuelPro Trailers 990 for Fast, Efficient Onsite Refueling, Service
FuelPro Trailers, a leading manufacturer of diesel fuel and service trailers, introduced its FuelPro 990 for fast and efficient refueling and service.
With a 990-gal. capacity, as well as additional compartments for tools, DEF, grease and more, these stout, DOTcompliant fuel trailers allow contractors, farmers and others to refuel and service equipment on-site quickly and efficiently.
The rugged chassis is constructed from 6-in. C-channel for a long service life. The tank features 7-gauge steel, which is double seam welded for strength and durability, and each tank features internal fuel surge baffles and cross bracing, a fuel shutoff valve, a lockable vented fill cap, a tank pressure relief vent, and an at-aglance fuel gauge.
reel available for quick and efficient refueling of loaders, dozers, excavators, skid steers, mowers, tractors, trucks and more.
A self-priming industrial grade pump rated at up to 25 gpm is standard and runs on a deep cycle 12-volt marine battery. Fuel delivery system includes 1-in. hose with auto-trip nozzle. Hoses are available in 18-, 30-, or 50-ft. lengths, with auto retracting
A 5-year tank warranty ensures long service life in even the most adverse conditions.
The FuelPro 990 extends the utility of commercial construction and agriculture equipment and is ideal for contactors, farmers and ranchers of all sizes.
Contractor Solutions Adds New Biz to Its Lineup: Thunder Creek
Thunder Creek Equipment has been added to Contractor Solutions’ dedicated rental and new equipment sales lineup for the underground construction industry. The company — serving utility contractors and other businesses in Des Moines, Omaha, Tulsa, Kansas City and St. Louis — will carry Thunder Creek’s lineup of No-HAZMAT fuel and service solutions.
Thunder Creek designs and manufactures innovative, premium fueling and preventative maintenance solutions that are used in a variety of industries including construction, roadbuilding, oil and gas, and utility construction. This includes the original, industry-leading, No-HAZMAT Fuel & Service Trailer (MTT), the Multi-Tank Oil Trailer (MTO), and Service and Lube Trailer (SLT) as well as their medium duty truck upfit counterparts, the No-HAZMAT Fuel & Service Truck Upfit (MTU) and the Service and Lube Truck Upfit (SLU).
“Underground construction, like other markets we serve, is very specialized and can rely on extensive networks of pumps, generators and lighting, in addition to the excavation equipment used on site,” said
Larry Lea, vice president of sales, Thunder Creek Equipment. “Dave Hehr and his team at Contractor Solutions have fully embraced the specialization found in his clients’ business and we’re honored to be a part of the lineup he brings to market.”
Founded in 2006, Contractor Solutions is as dedicated to the work its customers do as it is the equipment it sells and rents. Dedicated to the cause of trench safety, Hehr and his team are known to spend an extensive amount of time on site — helping each job and customer get the work done safely and economically.
“We focus on being knowledgeable, service-oriented and easy to work with,” said Dave Hehr, president/owner of Contractor Solutions. “That includes understanding the full life cycle of how these underground sites work and the importance of access to fuel and regular service items. The Thunder Creek lineup of solutions solves that in unique ways that are easy for our customers to get into — with the trucks and crews they already have.”
For more information, visit csshoring.com and ThunderCreek.com.
Each trailer is constructed using two torsion axles with EZ lube hubs, rated at 6,000 lbs., 6 or 8 bolt steel or aluminum wheel and new ST235/80R16 radial tires and electric drum brakes. Digital breakaway on both axles is standard, as is 7-way RV plug connector and LED side and rear lighting.
Safety and durability are designed into each FuelPro model, as heavy-duty safety
chains and hooks, diamond plate rock guard fenders, reflective DOT tape, roll over railing and a 7,000-lb. commercial jack are standard equipment.
They are coated with PPG Delfleet Essential polyurethane epoxy primer for protection against the elements. An adjustable 5 position vertical 2 5/16-in. ball hitch or pintle hitch for versatility in transport.
Each robust trailer is pressure tested and inspected at several points during their manufacture. In addition to standard features, numerous options are available, allowing customers to customize a trailer to their specific needs and operations, including lockable front, middle and rear boxes. The FuelPro 990 is just one fuel trailer size offered by the company, other models available for smaller volumes, and can include additional compartments for storing tools, grease, DEF and other service components.
For more information visit www.FuelProTrailers.com.
Stellar: OTR Tire Service Truck
The Stellar TM16160/28000 OTR tire service truck fits the needs of OTR tire service technicians who need something that can handle the largest, heaviest tires.
A 315-degree turntable rotation system driven by a worm gear and pinion system ensures solid performance. This carrier features a lifting capacity of 28,000 lbs. at 10 ft. and 17,200 lbs. at 16 ft. 3 in. of total reach without the tire manipulator.
Stellar’s modified A-frame stabilizer design is an industry first, the manufacturer said.
The Stellar TM16160/28000 OTR offers the stability and durability of A-frame stabilizers with the diversity of out-and-downstyle outriggers. Modifying the A-frame geometry and using dual cylinders allows Aframe stability at differing widths.
The tire manipulator offers more than 143 degrees of articulation and 315 degrees rotation, along with continuous rotating pads. With a clamping width of 158 in., it can easily handle tire and tire rim combinations up to 16,500 lbs. The parallelogram design gives it considerable clamping width, but also the ability to clamp tires as small as 40 in.
Service body features include a 20 ft. long body, heavy-duty steel construction, stainless-steel rotary slam latches, slide-top doors on all tool compartments, recessed skirtmounted halogen floodlights and rubbermounted running lights. The flat body has 8 D-ring tiedowns, and the entire body is undercoated.
Carrier features include a fully enclosed extension boom cylinder, hexagon-shaped secondary and extension boom, integralmounted pump and PTO on the chassis and load-holding counterbalance valves. There is a standard fully proportional radio remote control and manual controls on the TM16160/28000 with the ability to do multiple functions at once. Rotation is accomplished through a turntable bearing.
For more information, visit www.stellarindustries.com.
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Skanska Restructures Its Building Sustainability Team
Skanska, a global leader in sustainable building, has restructured its U.S. Building Sustainability Team to better serve client and company goals. Co-led by Steve Clem and Myrrh Caplan, who together bring decades of experience, the team will allow Skanska to continue to set the bar for the industry.
“Steve and Myrrh are central to our commitment to sustainability,” said Steve Stouthamer, executive vice president, project planning, Skanska USA Building. “As senior vice presidents, they’ll leverage Skanska’s global and domestic initiatives to protect our environment and ensure the resilience of the communities we build in. By harnessing their collective expertise, we can make significant strides toward our decarbonization goals while continuing to set the bar for sustainable industry practices.”
With Clem and Caplan at the helm, Skanska is well positioned to support clients and maximize opportunities for sustainability consulting, as state and federal agencies implement stricter sustainability requirements for buildings and construction, the company said.
Skanska’s robust Sustainability Team, located throughout the country, will continue supporting Clem and Caplan with helping clients meet and exceed their sustainability goals, advancing industry and client outcomes through innovation and research, and identifying opportunities to create more value-add solutions.
Since joining Skanska as a project manager in 2005, Caplan has helped shape Skanska’s national approach to sustainable building. She established the company’s first national Green Construction program and chaired Skanska’s first National Green Council. Throughout the past decade, she has managed multiple initiatives including carbon lifecycle analysis and efforts that benefit clients and the industry. Caplan leads Skanska’s National Sustainability Team, made up of consultants and advisors.
Skanska set an ambitious target to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045 in its own operations and across its entire value chain.
“By harnessing their collective expertise, we can make significant strides toward our decarbonization goals…”
Skanska’s decarbonization goals in the United States and works with construction teams to identify sustainable procurement solutions for clients including the use of mass timber.
Clem’s efforts to reduce the industry’s embodied carbon began over
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OSHA, among other accrediting agencies. Clem also is president of the construction safety non-profit, SafeBuild Alliance and sits on the board of Building Transparency, which manages the EC3 Tool.
The built environment accounts for nearly 40 percent of carbon emissions globally, with approximately 11 percent embodied in construction materials and an estimated 28 percent stemming from building operations. To reduce its impact on the planet, Skanska has had a long trajectory of environmental accomplishments under Clem and Caplan’s leadership:
Caplan was named a 2022 LEED Fellow by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), one of twenty professionals from around the world recognized for their work in advancing green building practices. To date, Caplan has advised on nearly 300 certified projects and projects seeking LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL, Envision and other certifications. In 2023, Caplan co-created the Associated General Contractors of America Task Force on Decarbonization and Carbon Reporting to address the challenges around reporting and reducing carbon emissions within construction. She sits on the board of mindfulMaterials, serves on several industry committees and participates in research with key partners.
Clem joined Skanska as a project engineer in 1997 and over the years, established himself as one of Skanska’s staunchest sustainability leaders. In his role, Clem is responsible for setting and achieving
15 years ago and he has been influencing procurement with the Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator (EC3 Tool) since Skanska co-created and launched the tool in 2019. Clem also has authored multiple cost studies that demystify the adoption of environmentally preferable construction strategies.
Clem spearheaded Skanska’s early participation in the Living Building Challenge — first with the influential Living Building Challenge Financial Study and then with the Bertschi School project. He holds certifications from the US Green Building Council, International Living Future Institute, and
• Skanska set an ambitious target to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045 in its own operations and across its entire value chain. As an interim target, its development operations aim to achieve a 70 percent reduction by 2030.
• Skanska has been working on mass timber projects for more than a decade, improving construction schedules while reaping the environmental, health and aesthetic benefits.
• Skanska has delivered over 44 million sq. ft. of space that has been certified across several systems including LEED, Envision, Green Globes, Fitwel and Living Building Challenge. On its own development projects, it targets a minimum of LEED Gold, with many projects achieving LEED Platinum.
• Skanska supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to address issues like climate action, sustainable cities and communities, and responsible consumption and production.
• Skanska is ISO 14001 certified to ensure consistent environmental performance and continuous improvement. Skanska’s ISO 14001 certification program has been recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council.
• Skanska partners with organizations to transform the industry, investing in research and technology, and pioneering sustainable construction practices.
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Bobcat Company Recognizes Material Handling Dealers
Bobcat Company recognized 21 material handling dealers for superior performance within their respective region. The dealers were recognized based on sales, volume and other dealer engagement metrics.
“We are pleased to recognize such a deserving group of dealerships for their efforts and achievements,” said Jarrod Steck, Bobcat vice president of material handling products. “While forklifts are a new product offering within the Bobcat
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) –
portfolio, these dealerships bring years of expertise and experience within the material handling industry, and we are thrilled to award these top performers and valued dealer partners.”
Bobcat recognized these dealerships at a reception held during MODEX 2024. Its top recognition for “Dealer of the Year” went to ASCO Equipment.
Additional awards also were presented including Summit awards as the premiere
Thursday, June 27, 2024 (5 PM)
Online, Virtual Training/Professional Development
TOP NOTCH EQUIPMENT
2024 Open House
Date: Thursday, April 11, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Place: 14490 Northdale Blvd. Rogers, MN 55374
Description: What to Expect?
Last year we had our best turnout yet for an open house! We had many local green industry professionals in attendance throughout the day.
Top Notch Equipment specializes in parts, service, sales, and rentals. We’re here to help you achieve your equipment and attachment dreams.
For more information on Top Notch Equipment Open House, give us a call at 763/398-0079 or visit our location.
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
category of recognition, followed by Diamond awards and finally the Platinum awards recognition.
• Summit Awards: ASCO Equipment; Morrison Industrial Equipment; Connell Material Handling; Alliance Material Handling
• Diamond Awards: Alliance Material Handling; ASCO Equipment, Bacon Universal Co.; C & B Material Handling — Sioux Falls; C & B Material Handling — St. Albans; Connell Material Handling; Cromer South; Florida Forklift; Forklifts Group; Mid Columbia Forklift; Morrison Industrial Equipment Co.; Summit Handling Systems; Valley Industrial Trucks; W.D. Mathews Machinery
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.
• Platinum Awards: Anderson Forklift; Bobcat of Casper; Hugg & Hall Equipment; Atlantic Forklift Services; Delta Materials Handling; Lift Truck Center Inc.; Dedicated Material Handling Solutions
For more information, visit bobcat.com.
For more information, visit www.dbwater.com/ or contact DBIA at Telephone: 1/202-682-0110
AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION (APWA)
2024 North American Snow Conference
DATES: Sunday, April 28, 2024 –Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Place: Kansas City Convention Center 301 W. 13th St, Kansas City, MO 64105
Description: The Show for Snow!
APWA’s Annual North American Snow Conference brings together thousands of snow-fighters from every corner of the Winter maintenance community for a packed exhibit floor, quality education programs and opportunities to exchange ideas.
The 2024 Snow Conference has it all, with expert-led snow and ice education sessions to give you the latest winter maintenance solutions for your community.
The PREMIER EVENT in SNOW & ICE MANAGEMENT
Attendees view the exhibit program as a valuable element of their educational experience. With over 75% of attendees spending more than four (4) hours of face-to-face time with exhibitors, you’ll have a chance to influence purchasing decisions, build important relationships and expand the reach of your brand directly from your booth. If your focus relates to snow and ice management, this is a can’t miss event on your calendar! Take time this Spring to interact with more than 1,500 potential leads. Approximately 91% of the attendees’ hail from local, state, or federal/government agencies. 90% of attendees leave the conference with specific plans to follow up with exhibitors. Over 76% of the attendees have either direct purchasing power or directly-influence purchases within their agencies. Over 68% of the attendees are spending four (4) or more hours of face-to-face time on the exhibit floor. For more information on the North American Snow Conference 2024: Website: https://www.apwa.net/snow Contact Information: American Public Works Association, 2345 Grand Blvd., Ste. 700, Kansas City, MO 64108-2625. Telephone: 1-816/472-6100
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Bobcat Company has recognized 21 material handling dealers for superior performance within their respective region.
