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Webber Working to Complete Irving’s $300M Interchange Project

By Irwin Rapoport CEG CORRESPONDENT

The Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) $301 million Irving Interchange Project, which began in late 2020, is months away from completion as crews from Webber LLC are racing to deliver the major highway upgrade to improve traffic flow and safety for motorists.

The immense and transformative project in Irving, part of the Greater Dallas Area, includes the reconstruction of several interchanges, which include SH 183, SH 114, Loop 12 and Spur 482.

The overall length of the project is approximately 9.6 mi., including bridges and direct connectors.

“Traffic congestion was high with capacity beyond the old cloverleaf ramps which led to excessive weaves and merges,” said Brenan Honey, TxDOT director of construction, Dallas District. “This project has been in the planning for about 20 years including the first phase. The work has been fast paced.”

Crews from Webber have been busy on stretches of Texas highways. The work also includes: • Loop 12 is undergoing a complete transformation as crews are widening it from six to eight lanes for 1.2 mi.

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Webber LLC achieved substantial completion on the Irving Interchange Project, which consisted of reconstructing four interchanges and rebuilding 32 bridges.

Keeping Eyes, Ears On the Job Site

Make Eliminating Driver Distractions Company Safety Goal

By Lucy Perry CEG CORRESPONDENT

Heavy equipment operation requires a clear mind and sharp vision. Distractions from electronic devices, fatigue or ground activity can put the operator, the employer and the project at risk. Marking Distracted Driving Month in April, OSHA urged contractors to have a play to prevent operator distraction while driving machinery on the job.

Reducing workplace distractions is everyone’s responsibility, from the newest laborer to the top of the corporate ladder, said NCCER.

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Adobe Stock photo Distractions during operations on a job site can cause all kinds of problems for heavy machinery drivers resulting in loss of machinery, down time for repairs and project delays.

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6 CDE, GOODFELLOW CORPORATION ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

CDE and Goodfellow Corporation announced a

Goodfellow will be a

partner of CDE’s in southwestern United States, introducing materials producers to CDE’s washing solutions.

NEW APP INCREASES SPEED, ACCURACY OF CHECKING GRADE STAKES

It is not every day that a heavy equipment foreman identifies a problem costing his company profit and then invests his own money to find a solution, but that is precisely what happened in the case of Matt Schwarz’s Grade Stake Pro app.

10 MANY STATE UNEMPLOYMENT RATES DECREASE OVER YEAR

The March 2024 not seasonally adjusted national construction unemployment rate was 5.4 percent, down 0.2 percent from the previous year, according to a state-by-state analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

10 ARTBA’S BAUER COMMENTS ON ADMIN.’S LATEST NEPA RULE

The White House Council on Environmental Quality announced its “Phase Two” rule for implementing the National Environmental Policy Act, which was intended to align with permitting reforms made law in the Fiscal Responsibility Act.

16 ASCO TO REPRESENT VACALL JETTING, VACUUM MACHINES

ASCO announced that it has joined the distributor network for Vacall jetting and vacuum machines in 130 counties primarily in eastern, western and south Texas, as well as the state of New Mexico.

18 KOMATSU HOLDS DEMO DAYS AT CARTERSVILLE CUSTOMER CENTER

Komatsu held a Demo Days event April 16 to 18, at its Cartersville Customer Center in Georgia. Attendees had opportunities to interact with Komatsu machines and solutions, including Komatsu’s Intelligent Machine Control (iMC).

22 ALLEN ENGINEERING HOSTS 60TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

More than 300 dignitaries, guests and associates enjoyed a day of celebration at the Allen Engineering Corporation (AEC) 60th Anniversary event on April 17, 2024, at the company’s headquarters facility in Paragould, Ark.

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24 BOBCAT CO. PARTNERS WITH TOUGH DOGS, PEOPLE WHO TRAIN THEM

When the opportunity to partner with the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation (SDF) presented itself in 2021, it was a no-brainer for Bobcat Company.

26 YANMAR AMERICA PRESENTS GOOD NEIGHBOR WITH DONATION

Yanmar America announced its donation to the Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter, an organization dedicated to helping homeless individuals reintegrate into society.

30 EQUIP EXPO OFFERS CHANCE FOR LIFETIME TRADE SHOW REGISTRATION

Register to attend Equip Exposition before July 31, 2024 and be automatically entered to win Lifetime Registration to the blockbuster trade show or $500 in Visa gift cards to help offset the cost of your trip.

30 PETTIBONE CELEBRATES 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF CARY-LIFT

Pettibone Traverse/Lift LLC is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Cary-Lift, which became the world’s first forward-reaching, rough-terrain material handler upon its invention by Phil LaTendresse in 1949.

35 IEDA AWARDS THREE STUDENT TECHNICIAN SCHOLARSHIPS

The Independent Equipment Dealers Association (IEDA) has awarded $5,000 scholarships to three students enrolled in three different post-secondary heavy equipment repair programs this spring.

The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) is providing a comprehensive roadmap for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with asphalt pavements.

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(L-R) are Tiff McMullan, CDE; Chris Baron, VP sales of Goodfellow; Bryce Childs, VP operations of Goodfellow; Kurt Goodfellow, CEO of Goodfellow; Blake Goodfellow, head of engineering of Goodfellow; and Ryan O’Loan, CDE.

CDE and Goodfellow Corporation announced a new strategic partnership.

Goodfellow Corp. will be a preferred partner of CDE’s in southwestern United States, introducing materials producers to CDE’s washing solutions in a bid to boost efficiency in sand and aggregate processing.

Established by Lynn Goodfellow in Southern California in 1960, Goodfellow Corp. still stands by its founding values of honesty, integrity and service.

With an extensive parts department and multiple warehouse facilities, Goodfellow Corp. will work alongside CDE to offer some of the most pioneering washing equipment available on the market to new and existing customers throughout California, Nevada, Utah and Arizona, the companies said.

Goodfellow Corp. will stock a selection of CDE washing and screening products as well as plant parts to service the southwestern states where demand for CDE’s washing solutions is growing rapidly.

Goodfellow Corp. will work with CDE to secure and deliver innovative new washing

solutions and to date the partnership has facilitated the development of two new wash plants in the region.

This is a collaborative approach — working directly with producers to respond, solve problems and constantly adapt, facilitating an even faster delivery of spare parts, consumable plant components and products from the CDE equipment range.

CDE will continue to deliver world class solutions, assurances and certainty, guaranteeing wash plant performance, ensuring maximum efficiency and uptime to deliver a fast return on investment, the company said.

CDE’s Business Development Manager Ryan O’Loan said, “This is a really exciting move for both CDE and Goodfellow Corporation. There is real synergy in both of our company’s values, which include putting our customers at the center of what we do. We’re looking forward to bringing this new service to the Southwest to offer our innovative technologies to our customers.”

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New App Increases Speed, Accuracy of Checking Grade Stakes

Schwarz grew up on a farm in eastern Iowa, where he operated heavy machinery. He went on to a career in law enforcement. After becoming a detective, Schwarz found his calling in forensics, working in management as a consultant and SME for cities like Houston, Texas, and St. Paul, Minn. There, his reputation grew for identifying and removing the risk of human error from critical processes. Today, he consults with local, state, and federal law enforcement to improve the accuracy of their labs.

Approximately 10 years ago, fondly recalling his days working with heavy equipment, Schwarz joined a local company to fill his summers. Most of his projects involve integrating with existing infrastructure where every .04 ft. to .08 ft. matters.

“There are two types of operators: those who have had a costly grading error and those who will,” said Schwarz.

One such error that came to his attention involved five blocks of reconstruction work. The concrete crew identified the prep as .083 ft. low on rock, which cost more than $16,000 to remedy.

Operators must regularly get out of their cabs to manually check grades to avoid such errors. Schwarz observed unnecessary delays as operators struggled to complete the math required for these checks confidently. Between the complexity of the math and the operator’s skill, Schwarz identified a problem he could solve.

As a result, the Grade Stake Pro application is a new tool that lowers the risk of human error when manually checking

grades. The application’s ease of use also reduces the time operators are out of their cabs. To use, an administrator sets up each project with critical specifications. The user selects the project and enters the stake values. The application returns all the layer values the operator will need for the remainder of the project. Jot these values on the back of the stake, and no one needs to recalculate at that stake for the remainder of the project.

GPS has revolutionized the construction industry, yet its vertical limitations still require manual grade checks to achieve accuracy. The standard vertical error of GPS is around .0833 ft. to .1405 ft. Failure to account for blade ware, signal interference and base pole install errors can compound the inaccuracies. Working around existing infrastructure, this is not accurate enough on its

The feedback from testing has been positive.

An operator still in his apprenticeship used the application to run a dozer to prep a 1,700-ft. two-lane stretch with a roundabout. After timing of the rock, there were only four skid-steer buckets of material left over.

Another foreman said, “This app is perfect for guys in their first five years on the job. It is another tool they can use to get their grades spot-on. I remember how often I got yelled at for the wrong calculations when I was checking grades in my first few years. As a foreman, I can trust that my guys now have a tool to backstop them until they are masters. I wish I had this early in my career.”

For more information, visit www.gradestakepro.com or email mattgsp@gradestakepro.com.  CEG

(All photos courtesy of Grade Stake Pro.)

The new Grade Stake Pro eliminates the need to manually check a grade off of a grade stake.

Seen here is the final result screen from using the new Grade Stake Pro application.

Matt Schwarz has developed the new Grade Stake Pro application. Here, he is with Colt (who often joins him in the cab) on the job site.

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U.S. Bureau of Labor Analysis: Many State Unemployment Rates Decreasing

The analysis also found that 29 states had lower unemployment rates over the same period, two states were unchanged (New Jersey and Oklahoma) and 19 states were higher. National NSA payroll construction employment was 275,000 higher than in March 2023. Since February 2022, seasonally adjusted construction employment has exceeded its pre-pandemic peak of 7.6 million. As of March 2024, SA payroll construction employment stood at 8.2 million.

Indicating the relative tightness of the construction employment market in many states, this March, 31 states had lower construction unemployment rates compared to March 2019 (pre-pandemic) and 19 states had higher rates.

“Despite elevated interest rates, construction activity and employment continue at a healthy pace,” said Bernard Markstein, president and chief economist of Markstein Advisors, who conducted the analysis for ABC. “Builders are hiring as they seek to replace retiring workers and anticipate winning future work. Nonresidential construction activity and employment continue to benefit from federal funding and tax incentives for manufacturers, and funding for state and local infrastructure projects is strong.

In March, every state had lower estimated construction

unemployment rates than in February. The last time that all 50 states had lower rates than in the previous month was in May 2018.

Top Five States

The five states with the lowest estimated NSA construction unemployment rates for March were:

• Maryland, 1 percent

• North Dakota, 1.5 percent

• Utah, 1.7 percent

• Iowa, 2.2 percent

• Georgia, 2.3 percent

North Dakota, Iowa and Georgia each posted their lowest March NSA estimated construction unemployment rate on record. Utah notched its second-lowest March rate, behind 2022’s 1.6 percent rate. Maryland had its second-lowest March rate, behind last year’s 0.8 percent rate.

Bottom Five States

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

• 46. Illinois, 8.6 percent

• 47. New Jersey, 9.3 percent

• 48. Connecticut and Vermont (tie), 10.2 percent

• 50. Rhode Island, 16.2 percent

Illinois had its second-lowest March NSA estimated construction unemployment rate since 2019’s 5.1 percent. 

ARTBA Comments On Admin.’s Latest Environmental Rule

The White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) announced its “Phase Two” rule for implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), which was intended to align with permitting reforms made law in the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA).

While CEQ accepted recommendations not to incorporate its previous GHG guidance, the agency made few other changes from its initial proposal. The final rule de-emphasizes the procedural nature of NEPA reviews, creates new, undefined parameters that must be included in environmental analyses and may mandate mitigation measures beyond those already required by federal statute.

ARTBA President and CEO Dave Bauer issued the following response:

“The administration cannot have it both ways — it can either help rebuild and renew the nation’s infrastructure, or it can keep imposing new and expanded regulations.

“The FRA requires agencies to streamline — not complicate — the NEPA process.

“CEQ needs to take this one back to the drawing board and come up with a new plan that balances responsible environmental stewardship with the need for safe, efficient, modern infrastructure.” 

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ASCO to Represent Vacall Jetting, Vacuum Machines

Associated Supply Company Inc. (ASCO), a provider of construction, agriculture and material handling equipment, announced that it has joined the distributor network for Vacall jetting and vacuum machines in 130 counties primarily in eastern, western and south Texas, as well as the state of New Mexico.

ASCO locations are authorized to sell, service and support Vacall brand combination jet/vac sewer cleaners, hydro excavators, industrial vacuum machines and truckmounted jetters in the territory. Vacall products are designed, built, and tested by Gradall Industries, manufacturer of worldfamous Gradall excavators that also are sold and supported by ASCO.

With more than 60 years of experience, ASCO is well-established in Texas with 27 dealership locations supporting many brands of equipment. With a proven track record of successful growth, ASCO has a clear vision for the potential of Vacall products to strengthen its current relationships with customers and build new relationships with the lineup of Vacall and Gradall equipment.

“We are excited to combine Gradall’s worldwide reputation as a premier manufacturer and its superior Vacall brand machines with ASCO’s commitment to providing

excellent customer service, product knowledge and industry relationships to create new opportunities for both of us,” said Brax Wright, CEO, ASCO.

“ASCO looks forward to joining our team with Vacall’s highly respected collection of powerful, productive and easy-tooperate machines. Together, we will offer customers superior options in our market. We are excited about this new opportunity to serve our customers with Vacall brand machines,” said Steve Wright, president, ASCO.

“Gradall Industries has already forged a strong relationship with ASCO, rooted in our mutual success with excavator products,” said Mike Popovich, Gradall president. “So it’s with great pleasure that we see this relationship expand to include our Vacall product group.”

“Our field team of Vacall sales and support people,” said Tod Ebetino, Gradall’s director of sales of Vacall products, “has built a cooperative, coordinated effort with ASCO’s people in its many locations in Texas and New Mexico. With the right Vacall machines and the right Vacall support system, we believe we will capably reach the goals of both ASCO and Vacall.”

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ASCO locations are authorized to sell, service and support Vacall brand combination jet/vac sewer cleaners, hydro excavators, industrial vacuum machines and truck-mounted jetters in 130 counties primarily in eastern, western and south Texas, as well as the state of New Mexico.

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Komatsu Holds Its Demo Days Event Where Customers Get First-Hand Look

Discussing Komatsu excavators are Martin Greene (L) of Goodman Excavating in Louisa, Va., and William Apperson of All Roads Equipment in Richmond, Va.

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(L-R): Representing Murphy Construction in Indianapolis, Ind., are Dave Morgan, Bryan Orcutt and Steve Milbourne, and representing Brandeis Machinery are Mac and Matt Morris, Jeremy Scott and Curtis Slack.

held a Demo Days event April 16 to 18, 2024, at its Cartersville Customer Center in Georgia.

Demo Days attendees had opportunities to interact with Komatsu machines and solutions, including Komatsu’s Intelligent Machine Control (iMC) and to learn more about My Komatsu, an all-in-one solution for 24/7 access to machine telematics, parts manuals, service manuals, software and parts ordering.

Among the equipment demonstrated during the event, Komatsu highlighted the newly designed WA475-10 wheel loader, the HB365LC-3 hybrid excavator, compact hydraulic excavators and more.

The WA475-10 wheel loader features next-generation technology developed with input from customers to deliver

Demo Days attendees descended on the Cartersville Customer Center in Georgia for Komatsu’s recent Demo Days event.

Checking out the Komatsu HD605 haul truck are Jason Douglas (L) of Brandeis Machinery in Corbin, Ky., and Nathan Jones of James Jones Excavating in London, Ky.

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Webber Reconstructing 32 Bridges in Greater Dallas Area

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from the south end of Union Bower Road to the north of Texas Plaza Drive;

• Crews are widening SH 114 from Loop 12 to SH 183 and Spur 482 with direct connectors;

• Reconstruction of Spur 482 from west of Century Center Boulevard to the interchange and tie into SH 183 with direct connectors.

The complexity of the project is based on the many elements and amounts of materials being used. For example, 32 bridges are being constructed (10 direct connectors and 22 overpass bridges along Loop 12, SH 183, SH 114 and Spur 482.) In regard to the road construction, 4.6 mi. of concrete lanes are along stretches of roadway and. 4.8 mi. of concrete lanes are on bridges.

In total, 261,000 sq. ft. will be covered by concrete. According to TxDOT, this includes 1.2 million sq. ft. of reinforced concrete slab, 170,000 linear ft. of concrete bridge beams (3.2 mi.) and 200,000 cu. yds. of concrete. As for other materials, 90,000 lbs. of hot mix asphalt will be placed and 2.8 million lbs. of steel beams will be installed.

In addition to 41 retaining walls, crews drilled more than 700 shaft foundations and built 500 plus columns.

“The Loop 12 Diamond Interchange project is a very complex project located in a very congested area of the DFW subject to multiple challenges,” said Fernando Pellico, a Webber official. “Through collaboration and innovation, Webber and TxDOT have worked together to deliver the project ahead of schedule, prioritizing the safety of the crews and the traveling public while minimizing the impacts to traffic.”

“Utility issues were minimal due to planning early,” said Honey. “We also ran into some extremely sandy soils that had a lot more groundwater than expected along LP 12, but we were able to adjust the pavement design and add several hundred feet of underdrains to get the paving completed. The work zone access was difficult in the early phases and getting equipment in place to get the substructures of all the bridges going was a challenge. Webber did a good job of creating access in tight areas and getting out ahead of the bridgework as early as possible. We have worked well together to deliver the job we are all proud of.”

Bridge demolition took place at night, with sections of the highway closed. The bridges, some of them more than 120ft. long and more than 40 ft. above the ground, were taken

down by excavators, including Cat 352F hydraulic excavators with drills, based on the ground. The debris fell to the ground and was quickly placed on loaders to clear the lanes.

With many types of new bridges being built (different lengths), crews followed tried and true methods of drilling and installing columns and supporting beams to hold lanes above, which held up the concrete lanes. After the base of the bridges were constructed, rebar was placed and concrete was often poured at night with the help of pumps and lines attached to cranes. Several bridge decks were poured last February.

Many of the new connector bridges (three lanes) are elevated and rise more than 60 ft. above the ground. Similar methods to construct the standard bridges were employed for the connector bridges and sections of elevated highway. This work was not easy as they stood high above the lanes on the ground and elevated sections above them. Equipment operators had to be careful to ensure that materials being moved around did not fall. As has been pointed out, this project required vast amounts of concrete.

New lanes were placed on the medians, with crews that excavated the areas performing site prep and poured the concrete lanes. For the excavations, excavators with shovels worked hand-in-hand with loaders to remove debris rapidly. As the pace increased, different crews were working simultaneously. The median sections allowed for the construction of four new lanes. A combination of fencing, k-rail and cones were used to separate workers from traffic.

Manlifts with longer ranges were a necessity for inspection teams to reach the areas where the concrete beams had been placed to hold the decks. The work site itself had lanes crisscrossing in several directions, but there was space for vehicles to move about the individual work sites.

Peak days had more than 120 Webber employees and more than 100 subcontractors on-site. More than 20 regional and local subcontractors are helping with the project.

“Both Webber’s and subcontractors’ crews have made an outstanding effort to perform the work safely, efficiently and on schedule,” said Pellico.

Excavation and demolition operations generated 92,000 tons of concrete, 80,000 tons of asphalt and 32,000 tons of steel.

“TxDOT leased the 77-acre site of the old Texas Stadium from the city of Irving, which sits in the middle of the proj-

ect, to allow for a massive yard for the contractor to utilize during all phases of the construction from Phase 1 that started in 2009 to present,” Honey said

“Concrete, asphalt and steel have been taken to off-site recyclers, but not used on-site,” said Pellico, who noted that "Webber’s concrete supplier has a concrete batch plant onsite."

Having equipment in solid working order is crucial for Weber to meet production goals.

“The equipment on this project is generally in very good working condition,” said Pellico .“One of the most frequent wear and tear issues are flat tires and hydraulic leaks. Those typically can be repaired on the same day. Some repairs might take longer when parts need to be ordered. With the exception of the severe damages, the majority of the repairs are completed in less than two days.”

Webber has a local crew of mechanics in the DFW area within 30 mi. of the project that can respond to equipment issues quickly.

“In the same way, third-party rental companies can dispatch mechanics to repair their equipment in a timely manner,” said Pellico.

Webber purchases and rents equipment from local and regional dealerships. This project has required more than 1,500 rental work orders of equipment.

Project Background

This is a Texas Clear Lanes project, a statewide strategic plan to provide congestion relief through non-tolled roads in the five largest metro areas in Texas

Phase 1 of the project was completed by a joint venture of Zachry Construction and Sinacola Construction, which rebuilt the interchanges at SH 114 and Loop 12. The SH 183 Midtown Express design-build project, completed in 2018, took care of interim improvements in the area.

The project reached substantial completion a month early from the contractor’s original bid time, as well 12 months early from the maximum allowed bid time when the final DC’s were opened to traffic in early April 2024. In addition, the contractor met the previous milestones for the work in the HOV lanes.

On a daily basis, close to 400,000 cars and trucks use the interchanges and highway lanes. The project was designed by Bridgefarmer and Associates and other firms.  CEG

(All photos courtesy of DFW Freeways.)

In addition to 41 retaining walls, crews drilled more than 700 shaft foundations and built more than 500 columns.

There are a total of 32 bridges are being constructed — 10 direct connectors and 22 overpass bridges along Loop 12, SH 183, SH 114 and Spur 482.

Allen Engineering Hosts 60th Anniversary Celebration, More Than 300 Guests Attend

A catered lunch was provided and guests had the opportunity to tour the facility, watch machines being built and see unique displays showing the evolution and the innovation of the Allen product lines.

As the program progressed under the “big top” tent, local and state dignitaries, as well as Jay Allen, CEO, and his mother, Mary Ann Allen, addressed the crowd. Mary Ann gave a warm welcome and paid homage to her late husband and company co-founder, J. Dewayne Allen, and the inspiring story of Allen Engineering’s roots.

Paragould’s County Judge Rusty McMillon and Mayor Josh Agee continued the program by sharing their pride of Paragould and the positive impact that long-standing businesses like Allen Engineering have had on the community. Arkansas State University’s administration officials Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Jeff Purinton and Chancellor Todd Shields delivered energetic speeches on Allen Engineering’s core values and contributions to the community. Even Gov. Sarah Sanders celebrated the event by proclaiming April 17 as “Allen Engineering Day in the state of Arkansas.”

Jay Allen wrapped up the program with a heartfelt thank you to all the speakers, guests and associates who made the event such a celebration and for his mother, Mary Ann Allen, “for without her, AEC would not be where it is today”.

Allen Engineering is a family-owned company specializing in the production of high-quality, innovative equipment for concrete placement, finishing, polishing and paving.

Founded in 1964, Allen Engineering started as a small concrete business and over the years grew to have five plants throughout northeast Arkansas. In 1977, the company launched the Allen Razorback truss screed and shifted its focus from concrete placement to design, manufacturing and distribution of concrete equipment.  CEG

Other guest speakers and dignitaries that turned out to support the milestone anniversary (L-R) included Paragould, Ark., County Judge Rusty McMillon; Jay Allen, CEO, Allen Engineering; Paragould, Ark., Mayor Josh Agee; and Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ (AEM) Kip Eideberg.

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Mary Ann Allen, co-founder of Allen Engineering, gave a heartfelt welcome to the crowd and expressed her recognition and appreciation for the associates of the company and community.

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CEO of Allen Engineering, Jay Allen (C) as well as Arkansas State University Chancellor Todd Shields (L) and Vice Chancellor of Intercollegiate Athletics Jeff Purinton were all speakers at the event.

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Bobcat Company Partners With Tough Dogs, People Who Train Them

]When the opportunity to partner with the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation (SDF) presented itself in 2021, it was a no-brainer for Bobcat Company.

Why not support a nonprofit organization that is committed to rescuing man’s best friend and developing them into life-saving resources? After all, Bobcat knows a thing or two about tough animals.

“Partnering with the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation was such a natural partnership for us at Bobcat. We’ve long supported recovery efforts with our equipment following natural disasters, so this partnership serves as an extension of our work to accomplish similar goals,” said Laura Ness Owens, vice president of global brand and North American marketing at Doosan Bobcat.

“The Search Dog Foundation empowers lifesaving work that truly matters to all of us.”

There are currently 94 SDF-trained Canine Disaster Search Teams across the United States, including California, Florida, Nebraska, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah and Virginia. Due to agreements between counties, cities and states, these skilled canine teams can be deployed regionally and nationally to make sure that when disaster strikes, no one is left behind.

By accompanying firefighters and other first responders, dogs become a precious, life-saving resource that can search quickly and safely in areas where their human counterparts cannot.

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SDF recruits dogs from around the country that are rescued from abuse or abandonment. It’s not uncommon for these dogs to be high energy, tenacious and bold — making them ideal for search and rescue situations but not ideal for a family environment.

disaster, when buildings have crumbled to the ground, the dogs are trained to search quickly and safely in areas that first responders cannot access.

Creating simulations for these intense training sessions is essential, and the SDF maintenance team received enough donations to purchase a Bobcat T750 compact track loader to perform facility maintenance tasks like brush clearing, gravel road maintenance and perhaps most importantly: keeping the disaster simulation sites safe and challenging for dogs.

A portion of the proceeds from the Bobcat pet bandana, dog leash, dog collar and dog toy will help support the SDF.

The Bobcat T750 can move rubble and create a stimulating opportunity for each dog on a mock rescue mission. If the courses aren’t occasionally rearranged, the dogs can remember the area where the volunteer victims previously hid.

“We’re making our props dynamic, constantly evolving courses,” said Denise Sanders, senior director of communications and search team operations at SDF. “We’re training the next generation of search teams so that they are prepared before they step off a plane or a bus at the next disaster site. Our hope is to give them that training ahead of time so that somewhere in their toolbox, they have a resource they can pull from when they really need it. Bobcat equipment helps us build our training center even more and create that dynamic training experience we need.”

Upon completion of screening and testing criteria, the dogs are trained to channel that high energy and drive into life-saving skills.

Since 1996, SDF has trained more than 200 certified first responder and canine teams that have deployed to 246 disasters and missing person searches around the globe. For more than 25 years, SDF and its dog handlers have worked to save lives during Hurricanes Katrina, Harvey and Irma; California mudslides; the World Trade Center attacks; the Oklahoma City bombing; and earthquakes in Nepal, Haiti and Japan.

To ensure that canine teams are prepared for those real-life situations, several months of training and simulation are required.

Training, Simulation, and How Bobcat Plays a Role

When dogs are ready, they receive 8 to 10 months of professional training before joining a handler team. By design, this means dogs come to handlers already trained to basic certification level — reducing the time it takes for the handler/dog search team to attain FEMA Advanced Certification from two or more years to just 8 to 12 months.

At SDF’s National Training Center, dogs must learn to crawl through tunnels, maneuver on ladders, navigate unstable surfaces and detect human scent beneath debris. After a

Through its partnership with Bobcat, SDF has expanded its equipment fleet to include an E35 compact excavator and a variety of Bobcat attachments to accommodate several projects on campus. They use attachments for clearing and new development, along with cleaning up downed trees after storms and any other project that requires a powerful, agile machine.

“Bobcat’s support is helping our teams reach the highest skill levels needed for certification and maintain deployment readiness,” Sanders said.

Supporting Tough Animals Who Make a Difference

The National Disaster Search Dog Foundation was founded by Wilma Melville, a retired schoolteacher who was deployed to the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995 with her FEMA-certified search dog, Murphy. Once home, she was determined to do something about America’s severe shortage of canine disaster search teams and created the nonprofit to address it. Since then, SDF has recruited, trained and deployed hundreds of rescued dogs that are committed to uniting victims with their families.

One might say it takes a tough animal to know a tough animal, which explains why Bobcat is so supportive of the SDF mission.

“Bobcat is honored to support these heroic first responders who act with courage, determination and toughness,” said Ness Owens. “Their work aligns with our mission of empowering people to accomplish more.” 

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Yanmar America Announces Donation to Good Neighbor

Yanmar America announced its donation to the Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter, an organization dedicated to helping homeless individuals reintegrate into society.

President Jeff Albright presented a $30,500 check to Doug Belisle, executive director of Good Neighbor, during a ceremony at Yanmar’s Adairsville, Ga., headquarters.

“We are honored to stand alongside Good Neighbor in their tireless efforts to provide critical support and opportunities for those experiencing homelessness,” said Albright. “This donation represents Yanmar America’s unwavering commitment to fostering stronger, more resilient communities where everyone has the chance to thrive.”

Yanmar employees raised money through

various initiatives, including golf tournaments, raffles, weekly jeans days and a motorcycle ride, as well as participation in Good Neighbor events.

Doug Belisle expressed gratitude, saying, “Good Neighbor extends heartfelt thanks to Yanmar America for their generous donation. Corporate partners like Yanmar play a vital role in helping us provide crucial community services.”

This collaboration reflects Yanmar America’s ongoing commitment to community engagement and support. Through partnerships with organizations like Good Neighbor, Yanmar continues to work towards a better future for all.

For more information, visit yanmar.com/us and https://goodneighborshelter.org/. 

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Equip Expo’s Giveaway Offers Chance for Lifetime Trade Show Registration, More

With 1.1 million sq. ft. of exhibit space, an outdoor demo yard with the latest outdoor power equipment, education to help your business make more money, experiential workshops and peer connections, Equip Exposition being held Oct. 1518, 2024, is not to be missed for landscapers, contractors, dealers and manufacturers.

Exposition before July 31, 2024 and be automatically entered to win Lifetime Registration to the blockbuster trade show or $500 in Visa gift cards to help offset the cost of your trip.

The award-winning trade show drew more than 27,000 people last year and offers unique experiences to fuel a burgeoning industry in landscaping, outdoor living, outdoor power equipment and more.

which owns the show. “Not only that, but you could take home some great prizes if you register before July 31.”

“You can do things at Equip that you can’t do anywhere else — from driving the latest equipment so you know how it handles, to hearing Kevin O’Connor of This Old House talk about how to make more money doing what you love. Summer Giveaway winners will be announced midAugust, so you’ll have plenty of time to plan your trip,” said Kiser.

Book your hotel through the official housing provider before July 31, 2024, and you’ll have a chance to win a free 3-night stay during your trip.

“Registering early can save you from paying peak pricing on tickets, flights and travel,” said Kris Kiser, president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI),

Registration for Equip Exposition is $25 until May 31. Under Early Bird Pricing, registration is $30 June 1 to Sept. 5. Register at EquipExposition.com and automatically be entered for the Summer Giveaway.

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Pettibone Traverse/Lift LLC Celebrate

75th Anniversary of Cary-Lift Handler

Shortly after its origin, the Cary-Lift product line was acquired by Pettibone, and it remains an industry-leading solution for pipe, pole and log handling to this day.

The inventor’s grandson, also named Phil LaTendresse, is currently Pettibone’s director of engineering and product support.

“A local sawmill owner was looking for a better solution for unloading logs, and that’s when my grandfather came up with the concept of being able to reach forward with a forklift, which inspired the first prototype Cary-Lift,” said LaTendresse. “He built about 13 machines before selling the business to Pettibone Mulliken Corporation.”

The Pettibone Cary-Lift provides distinct design advantages over wheel loaders and other tools often used to move pipe, poles or similar materials, making the machine a popular choice for work sites all around the world.

The unique Cary-Lift overhead lift arm design gives the operator full front visibility, and its solid steel body frame allows the machine to take full loads into sharp turns without sacrificing stability.

“I see the future of the Cary-Lift as evolving, just like it always has,” said LaTendresse. “The first machines were in

forestry. We evolved into pipe and pole handling. And we’re looking ahead toward diesel-electric hybrids and new applications, trying to find that next new niche.”

Pettibone/Traverse Lift LLC is part of the Industrial Technologies Group, an affiliate of The Heico Companies. Founded in 1881, Pettibone has been recognized as the industry leader in material handling equipment since the company revolutionized the industry with the first forwardreaching, rough-terrain machines in the 1940s.

For more information, call 906/379-4529 or visit www.gopettibone.com. 

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IEDA Awards Scholarships to Three Student Technicians

The Independent Equipment Dealers Association (IEDA) has awarded $5,000 scholarships to three students enrolled in three different post-secondary heavy equipment repair programs this spring.

This year’s recipients are Joseph Briseno at Texas State Technical College in Waco; Sam Horstman at Western Technical College in LaCrosse, Wisconsin; and Caleb Tripp at Southeastern Illinois College — Diesel Technology in Harrisburg.

These students were selected from 27 applicants by a team of IEDA member dealers.

“Our mission is to support independent used equipment dealers and companies worldwide by providing resources, education and fostering ethical business practices. We all need technicians in this industry.

“Offering scholarships to deserving students is our way of giving back as an association and supporting the future of the industry,” he added.

With a focus on education and mentorship, IEDA aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world industry experience. Scholarship applications open each year around September.

For more information, visit iedagroup.com.  (All photos courtesy of IEDA)

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IEDA Board Members Troy Jack Smith (L), T-K-O Equipment Company, and Jeff Miller (R), Trophy Tractor Inc., presented the award to Joseph Briseno at Texas State Technical College, who is pictured with his mom.

IEDA Executive Director David Gordon joined the supporting team of Western Tech instructors to award Sam Horstman (C) a $5,000 scholarship.

Caleb Tripp (second from L) received his scholarship from (L-R) Jared Hayes, general manager of Troy’s Tech Repair in Mt. Vernon, Ill., David Gordon and SIC Diesel Technology instructor Chris Jones.

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Vögele Machines Build Challenging Race Circuit in Japan

Just over 43 mi. from Tokyo, near the city of Minamiboso, a highly demanding private race track has been built.

Due to its mountainous location, the circuit features steep climbs and downhill stretches, as well as numerous chicanes and tight bends. Using three SUPER pavers, primary contractor that supervised and managed this project Maeda Corporation, and paving contractor Maeda Road Construction Co. Ltd. precisely implemented the plans drawn up by internationally renowned race track design firm Tilke. A Vögele MT 3000-3i Offset material transfer vehicle played a key role in achieving the high quality standard.

Private Race Circuit With Demanding Track Profile

This project was a comprehensive leisure facility that includes Japan’s first dedicated driving course, planned by CORNS & Company Limited, the ordering company, for customer owner-drivers. It was recently executed in the mountainous region not far from Tokyo: a driving club with its own race track, designed by Carsten Tilke, who has a history of creating race tracks all over the world, including a number of Formula One circuits.

Tilke harmoniously integrated the Japanese circuit into the hilly landscape, while pursuing his customary ambitious aims of challenging drivers to the utmost, delivering enormous driving pleasure, and at the same time meeting all modernday safety requirements, including by incorporating extensive run-off zones at corners.

The 2.2 mi. Magarigawa Club circuit features steep downhill stretches with gradients of as much as 16 percent, and climbs of up to 19 percent. The longest straights extend for 875 yards, allowing for truly high-speed racing. In between, chicanes as well as tight bends with a 46 ft. radius demand top-level driving skills.

Vögele Paving Train in Operation

Renowned Tokyo-based construction company Maeda Road Construction Co. Ltd handled the challenging job using four

Vögele machines. Two SUPER 1800-3i and SUPER 1803-3i Universal Class pavers and a Highway Class 1900-2 paver carried out the actual paving, while a MT 3000-3i Offset material transfer vehicle transported the asphalt from the trucks to the pavers’ receiving hoppers.

The SUPER 1800-3i and the SUPER 1803-3i paved the race track itself. They laid the asphalt over a surface area of 120,000 sq. yds., across a width of between 26.2 and 39.3 ft. It consists of an 7.1 in. thick unbound base course and a 4.7 in. bound base course, topped by a 2.36 in. binder course and a 1.6 in. surface course. In addition to the 2.2 mi. long circuit covering an area of 43,000 sq. yds., the asphalt work also included 72,000 sq. yds. of run-off zones, as well as the pit lane and service roads.

These ancillary surfaces, as well as the base courses, were paved primarily by a tried and proven SUPER 1900-2 model paver, which Maeda Road Construction has

been operating successfully for many years.

MT 3000-3i Offset PowerFeeder Paves Way to Quality

Besides the pavers, another Vögele machine also was crucial in achieving the high standard of paving quality: the MT 3000-3i Offset material transfer vehicle.

The PowerFeeder decouples the material transfer from the truck to the paver, so ensuring a consistent and efficient paving process, and high-quality results.

In the MT 3000-3i Offset’s large-capacity receiving hopper, the mix is conveyed transversely by conical augers, which results in it being thermally homogenized. With an effective heating system that heats the conveyor and the transfer points, the material transfer vehicle actively counteracts cooling and segregation of the mix. That’s why the Vögele PowerFeeder is often used on job sites like the one in Minamiboso, where the highest quality is demanded, and tight schedules have to be met.

Pivoting Conveyor Enhances Efficiency

In the mountains of Japan, another feature of the PowerFeeder was important: In its “Offset” version, the machine has a height-adjustable conveyor that can be swung 55 degrees to the left and right. The discharge point into the extra material hopper of the SUPER paver is at a height of up to 11.8 ft., and optionally up to 12.8 ft. The paver is ergonomically controlled via a joystick. It forms part of the ErgoPlus 3 operating concept, a highly intuitive system specially designed to meet the requirements of material transfer vehicle operators. With the pivoting conveyor, despite the steep transverse and longitudinal slopes on the racetrack job site, the MT 3000-3i Offset was able to alternately supply both SUPER pavers with material, without having to maneuver constantly. That resulted in much greater efficiency.

ÂHot to HotÊ Paving With Vögele Universal Class Pavers

Supplied with mix by the PowerFeeder, two Vögele pavers operated constantly in “hot to hot” paving mode, with Maeda Road Construction’s tracked SUPER 1800-3i and wheeled SUPER 1803-3i working at a slight offset to produce a jointless asphalt surface. This will ensure high stability and durability for the track.

Wheeled, Tracked Pavers Combined to Form Effective Team

The paving team also utilized the benefits of the different undercarriage systems: Tracked pavers provide excellent traction, and maintain consistent straight-line travel. Wheeled pavers are particularly good at producing tight bend radiuses, as their undercarriage allows them to turn in very sensitively and smoothly. So the paving team primarily deployed the SUPER 1803-3i on the insides of bends. The result was a consistently high quality of asphalt layering, even on the circuit’s hairpin bends.

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Caterpillar Announces Design Updates to PM300 Cold Planer

Today’s Cat PM310, PM312 and PM313 cold planers feature multiple design enhancements that help to improve machine performance, operating comfort and milling power.

The PM300 Series excels in small to medium applications where a compact, highly maneuverable machine with high production capabilities is required.

The latest PM300 models integrate the Cat C9.3B engine that delivers an increase in gross power and more available torque, based on standard performance testing.

Offering a gross power rating of 256 kW (343 hp), the Cat C9.3B is available in configurations that meet U.S. EPA Tier IV Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V emission standards or Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier III and EU Stage IIIA.

The Cat C9.3B engine features lower complexity and improved electronic, fuel and air systems. Easier access to engine oil filters simplifies maintenance, while multipiece, cartridge-style engine filters reduce waste and lower replacement costs.

The latest PM300 series design includes a redesign of the transition flashing between primary and loading conveyors, improving containment of material and reducing buildup on the front machine frame. Further con-

tainment of material is achieved through feature enhancements to the right-hand side plate, chamber-to-conveyor sealing, and loading conveyor belt sealing. Front track deflectors positioned in front of the drive motors offer additional protection from debris impact and build-up, improving service life.

Operators can now track the cutting edge from either side of the machine thanks to the addition of an adjustable on-screen guidance line feature to the left-hand camera. Ground personnel can also now control the obstacle jump capability from the rear ground controls to improve milling efficiency.

Wide-dispersion LED working and LED roading light options for the PM310, PM312 and PM313 improve safety and visibility during milling and transportation around the job site.

Offering the ability to be stowed when not in use, an exhaust deflector option redirects exhaust away from buildings and ground personnel to improve the working environment. The optional dust abatement ducting has been redesigned to further increase sealing and suction.

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

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SAKAI Achieves Record Fiscal Year Through Sales, Production

Dynapac Introduces CC2200 VI Tandem Asphalt Roller

Dynapac has introduced the new 8-ton tandem asphalt roller CC2200 VI.

The CC2200 VI belongs to a series of new rollers from 8 to 10 ton with drum width 59 to 66 in. It comes with numerous new features that ensure optimal paving results, operational efficiency and operator comfort, the manufacturer said.

New Range of Rollers

The new range includes three articulated models (CC2200VI, CC3200VI, CO2200VI) and an addition al two fixed frame pivot steer split drum models (CX8 and CX9) from 59 to 66 in. drum widths. Combination versions also will be available in select models of this range.

SAKAI America, a manufacturer and supplier of asphalt rollers and soil compactors for the paving and construction site work industries, announced another record-breaking fiscal year with revenue growth exceeding 16 percent.

The company achieved this primarily via significant growth in both overall machine sales and domestic production. Total machine shipments soared by 10.8 percent compared to the previous year. This comes on the heels of a successful fiscal year 2023, where SAKAI America shipped a record number of machines.

Even more impressive is the increase in domestically produced machines. SAKAI America manufactured 28.8 percent more rollers in its Adairsville, Ga., facility, a significant jump from the prior year.

Compared to the pre-pandemic high, domestic production has demonstrated a remarkable 69 percent volume increase in just 4 years. Most proudly, this increase marks an inflection point where more than half of all new SAKAI rollers sold in the United States and Canada are now built domestically.

“This achievement wouldn’t be possible without the unwavering support of our dedicated dealer network and loyal contractor customers,” said Brad Belvin, manager of sales and marketing at SAKAI America. “Their trust in our brand and commitment to quality has fueled this exceptional growth.”

The surge in domestic production is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the SAKAI America team.

“We’re incredibly grateful for the tremendous effort put in by the men and women on our assembly line,” said Kevin McClain, VP of operations. “Their commitment to excellence has made this record-breaking production possible.”

SAKAI America remains committed to providing its customers with the most reliable, dependable, and efficient compaction equipment available. The company looks forward to continued success and supporting the evolving needs of the paving and construction industries.

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

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SEISMIC Sensation

The New VI Generation midrange roller uses several technologies from its larger counterpart CC4200VI6200VI, like 180-degree seat rotation, an efficient eccentric system combined with active ECO mode to reduce fuel consumption and carbon footprint, and full backup water sprinkler systems. A newly upgraded simplified operator control panel for this series with a full-color seven-inch touchscreen display provides more machine controls for the operator.

More Comfort, Control

The Dynapac CC2200 VI has been designed for maximum operator comfort and safety. Its ergonomically designed interior comes with a new operator interface, including a full-color seven-inch touch display and easy access to all controls. The optional 360degree pedestrian detection camera provides operators with a continuous “bird’s eye” view while working, offering more comfort and safety on the job site.

The corrosion-free water tank is mounted low in the front frame, which contributes to the 1x1 m view and full visibility of the drum surface and drum spray nozzles. The seat and steering module welcome drivers with 180degree rotation and full sliding function.

The CC2200 VI also can be equipped with various extra features designed to best fit local conditions including an operator’s platform with CAB, Automatic Climate Control, Full 255-degree seat rotation and

The Dynapac CC2200 VI comes with SEISMIC asphalt technology that offers benefits for both optimal compaction and operator comfort. SEISMIC asphalt automatically determines the optimal frequency for any compacted material, constantly monitoring the variations of the asphalt layer, and automatically adjusts to temperature conditions. The SESIMIC asphalt system is active on both drums to help reduce the required vibration power and energy consumption during compaction. The resulting lower noise levels and vibrations within the cabin provides the operator with greater comfort while delivering optimal compaction on the job site, according to the manufacturer.

Smart Communication, Compaction, Documentation

The Dynapac CC2200 VI can be equipped with the optional unique Dyn@Lyzer system. As a state-of-the-art compaction control and documentation system, Dyn@Lyzer records and maps the stiffness and compaction progress of the compacted asphalt layer in real-time, as well as measures the asphalt temperature and number of completed passes. It additionally functions as a quality control and assurance device, as well as a productivity tool to optimize the compaction effort.

Seamless communication is key during any compaction job, which is why operators can also look forward to an open interface for 3rd party compaction control systems.

Savings, Sustainability

As with all Dynapac products, the CC2200 VI meets the strictest environmental regulations including automatic idling to reduce fuel consumption and lower noise emissions. Additionally, the unique active ECO mode can save up to 20 percent more fuel and comes standard for the Tier IV final and Stage V engines. Biodegradable hydraulic fluid is an optional alternative. The SEISMIC asphalt system will improve upon these to further increase fuel savings even more.

For more information, visit dynapac.com. 

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High Performance, Quality Results

The CP100II sets the standard for versatility, component lifecycle and mat quality. With a powerful 100 horsepower engine, an array of configurations and the class-leading Carlson EZCSS single slide screed, it’s easy to see why the CP100II is the ideal choice for heavy-duty commercial paving.

The Carlson CP100 II sets the standard for versatility, component lifecycle and mat quality. With a powerful 100hp engine, an array of conﬁgurations and the class-leading EZCSS single slide screed, it’s time to see why the CP100 II has fast become the contractor’s choice for heavy-duty commercial paver platforms.

New Roadmap Shows Industry, Agencies

How to Decarbonize Asphalt Pavements

In a detailed follow-up to its 2022 GHG Emissions Inventory for Asphalt Mix Production in the United States (SIP 106), the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) is providing a comprehensive roadmap for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with asphalt pavements.

In publishing the new report, The Carbon Footprint of Asphalt Pavements: A Reference Document for Decarbonization (SIP 109), NAPA is taking proactive steps to provide a roadmap for the industry and agencies to leverage unprecedented levels of federal funding in the Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) of 2021, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, and other federal programs to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

“The release of this report is impeccably timed,” said Heather Dylla, vice president of sustainability and innovation at Construction Partners Inc. “Coinciding with the recent launch of the FHWA’s Low Carbon Transportation Materials Program Grants, this report emerges as a critical resource for agency engineers and asphalt mix producers alike. It holds the potential to foster vital discussions and collaborations across the industry, propelling us toward collective sustainability goals.”

With the ambitious goal of achieving net zero GHG emissions by 2050 (articulated in the industry’s The Road Forward initiative), one objective of the report is to identify the technologies and practices that can be readily adopted or expanded to reduce GHG emissions associated with asphalt pavements. For example, average use of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) nationally remains around 22 percent, according to data published annually by NAPA and FHWA. Yet scenarios show that a mix with 50 percent RAP can reduce cradle-togate (A1-A3) emissions by 29 percent compared to a mix without any RAP.

ciency measures, switching to cleaner fuels, use of recycled materials, and use of biobased materials that capture and store carbon dioxide as a functional component of asphalt pavements. Pavement construction and maintenance activities are another opportunity to reduce emissions through improved construction practices that extend the life of asphalt pavements, improved smoothness to reduce vehicle fuel consumption, and flexible construction scheduling to reduce emissions associated with work zone congestion.

Agency-Driven Opportunities

Recognizing industry cannot decarbonize without the cooperation and leadership of agencies and road owners, the report offers guidance on implementing pavement design considerations, specifications and maintenance practices that prioritize sustainability pavement design considerations. These include incentivizing the use of materials with lower embodied carbon while allowing flexibility for contractors to innovate and prioritizing maintenance to ensure pavement smoothness to reduce vehicle fuel consumption, among others.

Tools for Quantifying GHG Emissions

Authors summarize key tools already available to industry and agencies, such as environmental product declarations (EPDs) and life cycle assessment (LCA) software, that can help quantify GHG emissions and inform decision-making processes.

The report focuses on specific actions individual companies and agencies can take to reduce GHG emissions, summarized below. The intended audience includes pavement engineers, asphalt mix producers, paving contractors, policy makers, and other stakeholders with an interest in reducing embodied carbon emissions associated with asphalt pavements.

Sources of GHG Emissions

Authors identify the major sources of GHG emissions throughout the entire life cycle of asphalt pavements, including raw material manufacturing, transportation, asphalt mixture production, pavement construction, use of pavements, maintenance and rehabilitation, and end of life.

Industry-Driven Opportunities

This section outlines various opportunities for asphalt mix producers and paving contractors to reduce GHG emissions. Readily available actions to reduce emissions associated with asphalt mix production include adoption of energy effi-

“This report details actions asphalt mix producers and laydown contractors can take to reduce the carbon footprint of the pavements we construct while making our businesses better,” said Ron Sines, vice president for sustainability & decarbonization at CRH Americas Materials Inc. “It highlights the need to collaborate with owners on project designs and specifications to ensure innovations in materials and processes are employed quickly, maximizing their benefits. Most importantly, the report stresses the need to consider the entire asphalt pavement life cycle to ensure the best decisions are made from a decarbonization perspective.”

The report’s authors — Director of Sustainable Pavements Joseph Shacat; Vice President of Engineering, Research, & Technology Richard Willis; and WAP Sustainability Director of LCA Technology Ben Ciavola — emphasize the importance of collaboration between industry, agencies and academia to advance these strategies. They also highlight the need for further research to better quantify and reduce emissions associated with asphalt pavements.

“This report serves as a critical resource for the asphalt pavement industry and other stakeholders in their efforts to lower emissions toward decarbonizing infrastructure,” said NAPA President and CEO Audrey Copeland. “By implementing the recommendations outlined in this report, and furthering research to fill gaps, we can make significant progress toward achieving a sustainable and resilient transportation system.” 

Topcon Announces MC-Max Asphalt Paving, Milling Solutions

Topcon Positioning Systems has announced the latest evolution of the company’s road construction and resurfacing technology with the introduction of the MC-Max Asphalt Paving and MC-Max Milling solutions. The systems offer modularity, simplified configurations and advanced feature sets to increase productivity in asphalt paving and cold milling applications for construction companies and projects of all sizes.

“Today’s municipalities are under constant pressure to maintain existing infrastructure,” said Murray Lodge, executive vice president, Topcon. “With rising maintenance costs, ever-decreasing margins, tighter specifications and an increasing focus on meeting sustainability targets, the industry needs innovative approaches to resurface roads efficiently with smooth and long-lasting results. That is precisely what our decades-long dedication to designing new technologies for the paving industry positions us to continue to provide with our expanding intelligent paving portfolio.”

The MC-Max Asphalt Paving and MCMax Milling systems, which are made up of GNSS receivers, total stations, displays and other high-precision sensors, are built with the new MC-X machine control platform. This architecture provides highly customized systems and upgradeability

paths to grow with a contractor’s needs.

Users can choose from entry-level 2D systems that follow a reference, such as a string or a curb, or automated solutions that track a paver or miller in 3D for drastically improved road smoothness in less time and with lower costs. Contractors can automatically pave and mill at variable depths, providing a better driving experience and meeting DOT-mandated smoothness standards. The solutions also include MC-X licensing options, providing customers with further flexibility to meet their specific

project and budget requirements.

The new solutions are currently compatible with OEM CAN-based systems and will be expanded to include compatibility with additional aftermarket systems.

“One of the standout optional features of the solutions is the Virtual Ski intelligent software,” Lodge said.

Expanding on the capabilities of the company’s SmoothRide road resurfacing solution, Virtual Ski simplifies workflows and is designed for specific resurfacing applications, such as rural roads where

there are fewer fixed points or intersections to match up to.

“Our mobile road scanner easily creates a 3D model of the existing road surface, which can be sent to the machine using our Sitelink3D cloud solution,” Lodge said. “Simply scan and mill or lay the base layer and let the milling machine or the paver do the surface design job instead of all that data having to go back to the office for the design work. This results in the elimination of the cumbersome physical ski, the production of a smooth surface more quickly with less effort, and significant time savings. Thanks to the flexible, digital calculation, which follows the road direction even in tight curves, the overall quality and lifespan of the resurfaced road is improved.”

Another advancement for the portfolio is the company’s newest RD-MC road construction machine control solution, which can now be utilized in areas without satellite reception by leveraging an LPS solution, offering precise positioning when working in challenging GNSS coverage areas, further expanding a contractor’s capabilities.

The new solutions were announced at World of Asphalt 2024 in Nashville.

For more information, visit topconpositioning.com. 

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The MC-Max Asphalt Paving and MC-Max Milling systems, which are made up of GNSS receivers, total stations, displays, and other high-precision sensors, are built with the new MC-X machine control platform.

Built for Every Season: Maximizing CTLs Year-Round

By Olamiposi Agboola SPECIAL TO CEG

When it comes to versatility and durability, it’s hard to beat a compact track loader fleet with a well-rounded attachment lineup. The machine’s power and performance, coupled with the numerous attachments on the market, make this machine an obvious choice for your toughest jobs, season after season.

While you can’t control the weather or change of seasons, you can control how you work despite what Mother Nature delivers. That’s why owners and operators of compact track loaders rely on these powerful machines to accomplish more throughout the year — and get a greater return on their investment.

Compact track loaders power a wide range of attachments that are efficient, productive and effective no matter the season.

Let’s take a closer look at how different attachments and their uses can help keep your compact track loader active all year.

Winter

No matter what method you use to move snow, equipping your compact track loader with the right set of attachments is essential. Bobcat offers trusted and versatile attachments to help operators accomplish more on their snow removal job sites including angle brooms, snow pushers and snowblowers.

• Angle Broom — The angle broom attachment is perfect for multi-directional sweeping of light snow from driveways, sidewalks and parking lots. Fingertip controls allow operators to angle the broom up to 25 degrees either direction and finish their jobs quickly and efficiently.

• Snow Pushers — Snow pushers make light work of heavy snow removal by collecting and holding snow. They allow you to clear large areas quickly. Both standard snow pushers and snow pusher pro units are available. The snow pusher pro is designed to support commercial snow removal operations, and functions as a snow pusher and snow blade all in one. The blade features a tall, 9in. trip-edge which prevents accidental damage when encountering hidden obstacles. The snow pusher pro is best for large snow removal projects including parking lots and commercial building sites.

• Snowblower — Bobcat snowblower attachments are designed to cut a clean, clear path through deep snow: banking it high or throwing it far. Snowblower attachments are available in nine widths to match customers’ specific snow-removal needs. Several models are compatible with the high-flow and super-flow auxiliary hydraulics options on select Bobcat loader models. High-flow and super-flow hydraulics translate to maximized snowblower performance.

Spring

From wet, muddy ground to sensitive landscaped areas, compact track loaders will help you stay productive on all terrains. Compact track load-

ers are an ideal solution for spring jobs including site preparation and land clearing. These machines are popular for this type of work due to their efficient grading capabilities, substantial pushing power and significant lifting potential. When clearing trees or thinning wooded areas it is best to have job specific attachments. Here are a few Bobcat forestry attachments that will make your project move forward more efficiently.

• Root Grapple — This attachment is perfect for ripping through forestry tasks including clearing roots, overgrowth and rocks. The root grapple has curved, skeletal teeth that are designed for tearing out debris with minimal ground disturbance and its dual clamps provide strong, steady clamping forces and long wear.

• Stump Grinder — The stump grinder reduces stubborn tree stumps to mulch and is mounted at a 90-degree angle to the operator for increased visibility to the cutting area. Carbide-tipped teeth efficiently rip through hard wood, providing long life and uptime protection.

• Brushcat Rotary Cutter — Built for heavyduty cutting, the Brushcat rotary cutter mulches small branches and saplings — up to 3 in. in diameter — and powers through the thickest grass and brush. Its unique oscillating and short deck design allows the cutter to follow the ground contour and provides maximum working visibility and a tighter turning radius around trees, fences and other obstacles.

Summer

Landscaping projects are an ideal fit for compact track loaders’ performance capabilities. The right landscaping equipment gives you the versatility you need to tackle a wide range of projects, reducing manual labor and finishing jobs more efficiently.

Additionally, compact track loaders are an excellent choice for both residential and commercial landscaping applications due to their tracks, which minimize damage to turf and other landscaped surfaces. Key landscaping attachments from Bobcat including various style buckets, soil conditioners, landscape rakes, augers and seeders allow operators to work efficiently around small, medium and largesized yards, gardens and municipal grounds. Other landscaping attachments that will maximize your efficiency on your next project include the tree spade, drum mulcher and light material bucket.

• Tree Spade — The tree spade digs and transplants trees with speed and efficiency. With its ability to work in a variety of soil conditions, this attachment can dig, transplant and package trees and easily maneuver in tight spaces.

• Drum Mulcher — The drum mulcher is the ideal attachment when you need to turn trees and overgrowth into mulch. Its carbide teeth tear apart the hardest of woods. Take on the most demanding tasks with the super-flower drum mulcher paired with the Bobcat T86 compact track loader — the only compact track loader to offer standard-flow, high-flow and super-flow auxiliary hydraulics in one machine.

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SEPPI M E20 Forestry Mulcher Offers Improved Performance

SEPPI M.’s “E20 direct” forestry mulcher head for excavators weighing from 12 to 21 tons marks a breakthrough in green management technology, promising increased efficiency, reduced maintenance costs and improved performance for forestry and earthmoving professionals.

“E20 direct” represents the first model of a new family of forestry mulchers designed for excavators. Recognizing the diverse applications of forestry mulchers, SEPPI M. has designed the “E20 direct” to excel in construction site clearing, vegetation management along highways, railways and power lines, as well as in wetlands maintenance and agricultural field reclamation.

The heart of “E20 direct” is the rotor with fixed tools featuring the CUT CONTROL system, driven by the innovative DIRECT DRIVE hydraulic transmission. The machine can mulch vegetation up to 7.8 in. in diameter.

Its cutting-edge design partially integrates the hydraulic motor into the rotor, eliminating belt transmission and reducing power losses due to friction by approximately 50 percent. The result is improved efficiency, reduced energy consumption and increased

The heart of E20 direct is the rotor with fixed tools featuring the CUT CONTROL system, driven by the innovative DIRECT DRIVE hydraulic transmission. The machine can mulch vegetation up to 7.8 in. in diameter.

available power — all contributing to enhanced productivity, the manufacturer said.

With four different working widths, ranging from 39 to 78.7 in., “E20 direct” is recommended for excavators weighing between 12 and 21 tons, offering versatility and performance in a variety of applications. Furthermore, its compact design and reduced weight, due to the use of durable materials such as AR400 steel, make it more

universal and easy to use and mount on various excavators.

“With the introduction of ‘E20 direct,’ we achieve a significant milestone in vegetation management technology,” said Lorenz Seppi, the president of SEPPI M. “We are committed to revolutionizing the industry by providing innovative solutions that not only increase productivity but also reduce operational costs and environmental impact.”

In addition to its technological advance-

ments, “E20 direct” emphasizes usability and environmental sustainability. By minimizing maintenance requirements, improving mulching quality and reducing fuel consumption, the mulcher head allows contractors and green care professionals to achieve more with fewer resources.

“E20 direct” will be available at SEPPI M. dealers worldwide starting from spring 2024. For further information, visit www.seppi.com. 

KAGE Upgrades SnowFire With Advanced Floating Technology

Kage Innovation has developed a new Xtreme Kit for its classic SnowFire 2-in-1 snow plow and pusher system for 5,000 to 15,000-lb. skid steers, compact tractors, compact wheel loaders and telehandlers.

This 2024 SnowFire Xtreme kit maximizes float utilizing its Generation 2 floating SnowKAGE Box with extreme floating skids and the AdvantEdge sectional cutting edge system, including a specialized snow catch system to prevent snow leakage between the

Floating Containment Box

The Xtreme SnowKAGE Box’s new floating poly skids eliminate the need for the floating cam locks offered in the first generation Xtreme Kit as they offer even greater vertical travel. The new-andimproved floating skids offer vertical travel on both the front and the back edges to ensure even contact with the ground — even when going over curbs — with the front of the skid offering 4-½ in. of vertical travel while the back edge allows for 5-½ in. of vertical travel. Encapsulated leaf springs allow the skids to float both in the back

and front. They also keep down pressure on the skids to ensure the skids are always engaged while still allowing the trip cutting edge to scrape right up to and over curbs. This eliminates leaving gaps of remaining snow as the box slides gracefully over the curb, the manufacturer said.

The standard, non-floating, cam locks offer the greatest visibility for easiest connection and removal of the containment box to and from the blade.

Floating Cutting Edge

The AdvantEDGE live cutting edge features 18- and 24-in. Hardox steel sections with 1-3/8 in. of independent vertical travel. This allows the cutting edge to offer the best contouring capability available due to having the smallest steel section increments on the market.

Increasing or decreasing the number of springs within each section allows operators to adjust to the optimal down pressure applied by the cutting edge sections.

This kit also includes a special H-Spring that keeps the snowcatch tight against the KAGE blade and AdvantEdge cutting edge. This accommodates the thicker-than-average AdvantEdge floating cutting edge system.

Premier Performance

With the SnowFire Xtreme Kit, you’ll get the best possible scrape with the highest level of safety and comfort. The advanced float capabilities not only allow for constant contact of the cutting edge, but also prevent sudden stops from hitting obstacles. The floating cutting edge and poly skid combo also reduces road noise from the scraping process.

For more information, visit kageinnovation.com.

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• Excavator mounted vibratory driver/extractor

• Rotational, side-to-side, fore/aft capabilities

• Remote pendant, wireless remote, or joystick controls

• Ability to operate at high or standard frequency

• Great for low head room applications

• Operates off of excavator auxiliary hydraulic circuit

Werk-Brau ‘Powered By Steelwrist’ Ideal for Numerous Tasks

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Available for 2- to 33-ton excavators, Werk-Brau Powered by Steelwritst Tiltrotators are ideal for use with general purpose and specialty buckets and attachments like rippers, grapples, pallet forks and more.

New Werk-Brau Powered by Steelwrist Tiltrotators provide 360-degrees of endless rotation with a 45-degree tilt angle, allowing operators to perform numerous tasks without repositioning the excavator.

They feature an SQ sandwich-style coupler and auto lubrication for precise control and flexibility, which significantly enhances productivity. Seamless integration and automatic lubrication ensure smooth operation, minimal downtime, maximum performance and reduced maintenance requirements.

An optional gripper with quantum technology provides a secure grip on materials and improves operational efficiency. Compact and robust steel cast components provide an optimal strength to weight relationship, while a low building height and low weight provide optimized digging geometry and fuel efficiency. Front pin hook or front pin lock safety solutions work with all types and sizes of excavators.

Available for 2–33-ton excavators, Werk-Brau Powered by Steelwritst Tiltrotators are ideal for use with general purpose and specialty buckets and attachments like rippers, grapples, pallet forks and more.

For more information, call 800/537-9561 or visit www.Werk-Brau.com. 

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Attachments International Debuts Its New Severe Service Demolition Grapple

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Attachments International’s severe service demolition grapple can be retrofit to most wheel loader buckets. It is available from 2 to 6 cu. yds. For more information, call 218/863-6444 or visit www.attachmentsintl.com.

How Compact Equipment Operators Can Maximize Their CTLs Using Attachments

• Light Material Bucket — The light material bucket’s high-back design assists with handling large volumes of mulch and other low density materials with precision and ease. This bucket’s high-back design allows you to move low-density material with minimal spillage.

Fall

It’s time to finish construction and roadwork projects before winter weather sets in. For this type of work, compact track loaders are an incredible asset to any job site. These workhorses are the go-to solution for taking on complex projects that require power and attachment versatility.

A compact track loader’s weight is spread out over a wider area, enabling increased flotation and minimal ground disturbance when compared to wheeled equipment. If you’re expecting rain on your job site — that’s no problem. The compact track loader’s low ground pressure significantly

increases its mobility. This means that soft, wet or muddy ground conditions won’t stop your productivity. Attachments that can help move construction work along more efficiently and effectively when mated to a compact track loader include:

• Breakers — Breakers reduce concrete, rock and asphalt surfaces to removable rubble — an incredibly effective tool when it comes to construction and demolition work. Bobcat’s nitrogen breakers boast a long piston stroke which maximizes impact energy and reduces recoil, and its unique valve design reduces pressure fluctuations and strain on the carrier’s hydraulic pumps.

• Planers — Planer attachments are designed to cut and mill concrete and asphalt. Different models can be mated to specific hydraulic flow and horsepower. Each variation provides versatility, durability and high torque for maximum cutting and milling performance. Bobcat also offers a superflow planer for its T86.

• Sweeper Buckets — Sweeper buckets collect and dump dust, dirt and debris from your job site. This one tool can accomplish the work of multiple clean-up attachments with optimal bristle-to-surface contact — making it an excellent choice for site cleanup, daily dust abatement, road construction, airport maintenance and more.

• Grader — The grader attachment turns your Bobcat compact track loader into a high-performance grading machine. Your Bobcat loader and the grader make a powerful grading combo, enabling you to level materials with precision. This tough attachment is ideal for landscaping, asphalt, and concrete contractors, and also works well for trail and path construction. For even smoother operation and greater precision, pair the grader with a laser receiver. Choose from any of Bobcat’s two options — Topcon LS LS-B200W and Trimble LR410 — to deliver ongrade accuracy within ¼ in. for excellent grading results every time.  (All photos courtesy of Bobcat)

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OSHA, NSC Bring Industry Together to Address Road Safety

Contractors can start by being mindful of the problem and taking necessary steps to keep the work site safe from distractionrelated accidents.

Distracted employees who drive during the course of their work may also drive up their employer’s risk factors, said Travelers Insurance. The 2023 Travelers Risk Index finds that employees are using their phone behind the wheel, which may contribute to distracted driving behaviors.

The majority of employers responding to the survey — 87 percent, in fact — expect employees to respond to work messages anywhere during work hours.

And 44 percent of employees who take work-related calls while driving do so because they believe they always need to be available for work.

Operating larger vehicles and hauling equipment demands additional concentration and skill, said Andrea Healy, compliance director of Green Leaf Construction.

Those demands heighten the risks associated with any form of distraction, she said in an article on distracted driving that she published on LinkedIn.

“Construction professionals spend a significant amount of time on the road, between job sites, hauling materials and overseeing projects” at different locations.

This increased road presence underscores the importance of promoting safe driving habits within the construction community, said Healy.

Travelers believes the construction industry needs to work on improving the situation, starting with communicating and reinforcing driving policy.

Business managers can halt this dangerous behavior by “speaking up when a colleague is driving distracted,” said the insurance company.

Managers also can avoid creating distractions by “not calling employees when they know they are behind the wheel.”

Industry Standards Are Clear

Dave Bowers believes driving can be one of the most dangerous tasks mine site drillers do on the job. Being distracted is a hazard, he said.

“For drillers, the hazards of being distracted do not end when we arrive at the job site,” said the IUOE instructor of local 150 AFLCIO.

Drillers often handle heavy tooling, bringing these loads into tight areas, during the drilling process. The same applies to other heavy equipment operators.

“What happens if a distracted driller ends up causing a severe injury while placing a load or connecting a tool joint?” said Bowers in an article for The Driller. “The insurance

company — and maybe even the lawyer for the injured person in a lawsuit — subpoenas the driller’s phone records.”

He stressed that without injuries, working while distracted can lead to equipment damage and time lost. “Employers need to take distraction seriously.”

Bowers reminds contractors that when OSHA steps in to investigate, the agency can cite an employer for not providing a workplace free of hazards.

“While OSHA does not have a specific ‘mobile phone on the job site’ standard, we are supposed to use best practices,” he said.

However, OSHA’s crane and derrick standard said that an operator can’t engage in any activity that diverts his or her attention while operating equipment.

With the common use of electronic tablets and cell phones, “this can present a challenge,” said Bowers.

Healy of Green Leaf Construction pointed out that for construction workers, the road is often an extension of their workplace. The need to communicate with team members, follow navigation to new sites and manage schedules can easily lead to driving distractions, she said.

“Distracted driving in the construction industry not only affects the driver but also has broader implications for workplace safety and project efficiency.”

The repercussions “can ripple through the entire project, affecting productivity, morale and the overall safety culture within a company,” said Healy.

OSHA and the National Safety Council also believe that the repercussions of distracted driving can leave the construction industry with a black eye. The two organizations brought industry stakeholders together this spring to address the critical role employers play in roadway safety. A panel discussion titled, Roadway Safety is Workplace Safety: The Need to Eliminate Distracted Driving, tackled distraction prevention.

“Roadway safety is an integral component of workplace safety,” said Lorraine Martin, president and CEO of the NSC.

“Employers can make a difference in keeping those who drive to, from and for work, as well as those who share the road with them, as safe as possible.”

Transportation incidents continue to be one of the leading causes of death among America’s workers, said Douglas Parker, assistant OSHA secretary.

“Understanding the risks of distracted driving is critical to protecting not only workers while on the road but those around them,” he said. “OSHA wants to make sure that employers know their responsibility to have policies in place for safe driving practices.”

That includes work practices and procedures that do not contribute to distracted driving, he added.

Sharp Eye On Driver Distractions

Everyone in the construction safety corner believes that a firm distracted driving prevention policy can help to improve driver safety.

“Develop and enforce clear policies that prohibit texting and talking on mobile phones while operating motorized equipment,” said IUOE’s Bowers.

Travelers advises this step as well: “Create a formal, written policy stating your organization’s position on mobile device use while driving.”

It’s important to take other distractions, some of which may not be immediately obvious, into consideration as well.

NCCER noted construction employees also may be distracted due to long work hours or distracting sounds.

The construction industry training organization believes managers should speak to workers and identify potential worksite issues that could create problems.

Healy believes it’s important to understand the nature of driving construction equipment and vehicles.

“By recognizing the unique risks faced by construction professionals and taking proactive steps to mitigate, companies can protect their employees,” she said.

Likewise, NCCER said the first tip for reducing distracted work in the construction industry is to recognize that there’s a problem in the first place.

“It’s easy to disregard workplace distractions when employees get their jobs done in a timely manner,” said the organization.

However, “it just takes one slip-up to turn distraction into injury, accident and even death.”

At the same time, employers can reduce the risk of accidents and contribute to safer roads for everyone, said Healy.

Setting Plan Into Motion

Contractors can promote the use of technology responsibly by encouraging communication via hands-free devices and voice commands.

“Invest in technology that limits the functionality of smartphones while the vehicle is in motion,” said Healy.

If cellphones are creating a dangerous distraction, seek out alternatives to keep crews in touch with one another and management, advised NCCER.

“Consider looking back in time for a solution to this problem.” The organization noted that before cellphones, wireless devices were commonplace.

“Returning to a simpler time can help

reduce workplace distractions while still allowing supervisors to stay in touch with their team members.”

Healy said contractors should encourage drivers to plan their routes and make necessary calls before starting the vehicle or pull over safely to take calls.

Finally, Healy suggests the use of technology to monitor driving habits and enforce policies. And provide feedback and coaching to improve behaviors.

“A formal policy is the foundation of your distracted driving prevention program,” said Travelers Insurance.

“It should apply to everyone who drives a vehicle on company business.” That goes for delivery trucks, sales vehicles or personal vehicles used for errands.

Bowers urged contractors to consider banning the use of mobile phones altogether except for emergencies or schedule breaks.

“Issue company phones that block features like internet or texting, and limit phone use to these devices during working hours.”

And consider a communal phone location in a vehicle or a job box for all mobile phones during working hours.

Travelers emphasized the need for communication from employer to employee on a regular basis to prevent driver distraction.

“Have every employee who drives on company business acknowledge in writing that they have read, understand and will follow the policy.”

Don’t stop there. Use e-mails, newsletters, bulletin boards and signage in vehicles to communicate your policy in various ways throughout the year.

Healy believes in regular training sessions and toolbox talks on safe driving practices, emphasizing the unique challenges faced in the construction industry.

Managers and office staff should lead by example, stress safety experts. They believe management should follow the same company driving policy.

Managers and other staff need to refrain from calling or texting employees when they are on the road, said Travelers.

“Let employees know that while they are driving, no phone call or email is more important than their safety.”

Those same managers can help promote safe driving practices and the expected behaviors of those who drive for any business purpose.

“They can take steps to lead by example and actively reinforce the desired behavior,” said the insurance company.

Whatever remediation you come up with, make sure as an employer you follow the policy as well, stressed Bowers.

“If you can make it work for you, your employees can make it work for them,” he said.  CEG

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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 Project Manager Development Program (https://training.agc.org/course/vpmd240602/)

Dates: Tuesday, June 4, 2024 (12 PM) –Thursday, June 27, 2024 (5 PM) Online, Virtual Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Building Information Modeling Education Program (https://training.agc.org/course/vbim240701/)

Dates: Monday, July 15, 2024 (10:00 AM) –Thursday, July 18, 2024 (6:00 PM) Online, Virtual Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Lean Construction Education Program, 2nd Edition (https://training.agc.org/course/vlea 240901/)

Dates: Wednesday, September 4, 2024 (1:00 PM) – Monday, September 30, 2024 (4:00 PM) Online, Virtual Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Building Information Modeling Education Program (https://training.agc.org/course/vbim240901/)

Dates: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 (1:00 PM) – Thursday, October 3, 2024 (5:00 PM) Online, Virtual Training/Professional Development

AMERICAN INSTITUTE of AMERICA (AIA) Conference on Architecture & Design 2024 (AIA 2024)

DATES: June 5 - 8, 2024

PLACE: Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW Washington, DC 20001

Description: AIA Conference on Architecture & Design 2024 (AIA 2024) is a premier event for architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals. Discover everything you need to know about the latest trends and activities in architecture during this four-day conference. AIA24 is a premier annual conference that celebrates multidisciplinary solutions from across the built environment and the power of designing a better world, together. AIA24 gives you a dynamic, everchanging, inﬁnite view into the world of architecture that informs you and makes your architecture better. Every year, the AIA and AEC communities convene to network, share knowledge, and ﬁnd solutions to design a better world. The conference fuses together industries, identities, skills styles, and values, to establish a new multidisciplinary understanding of today’s most pressing issues. Uniting toward better outcomes highlights the value in each other’s unique skill sets and positions architects, designers, engineers, and builders as leaders designing a better world together.

For more information on this event, contact: American Institute of America (AIA), 1735 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20006

Phone: 1/800-242-3837

ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA (AGC)

2024 AGC’s Federal Contractors Conference

DATES: June 10 – 12, 2024

PLACE: Ritz-Carlton Hotel 1150 22nd Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20037

Phone: 202/835-0500

Description: The Federal Contractors Conference is the premier conference for federal construction contractors to discuss the latest projects, policies, and contracting issues facing the industry with federal agencies. In addition to substantive discussions and presentations

with federal agencies, attendees will hear from legal experts about the latest federal regulations that will impact their businesses and may have the opportunity to continue a dialogue with federal agencies after the conference.

Leading federal construction attorneys will address executive orders, Small Business Administration and Federal Acquisition Regulation rules, and case law trends your company needs to know to work in the federal market. And, when the conference concludes, AGC member attendees will have the opportunity to participate in ongoing dialogue and meetings with agency headquarters later in the year.

Join us and take advantage of this unique opportunity to gain essential information and participate in the many networking opportunities.

2024 AGC’s Federal Contractors Conference connects construction industry leaders and their agency counterparts for a candid dialogue about direct business impacts happening in real-time.

For more information on the 2024 AGC’s Federal Contractors Conference and to register, go to www.fedcon.agc.org.

Phone: 703/548-3118

Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) AGC’s Executive Leadership Council (ELC) Conference

Dates: Sunday, June 30 – Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Place: The Brown Hotel 335 West Broadway Louisville, KY 40202

Phone: (502) 583-1234

An Incomparable Learning & Networking Experience for Chapter Executives

Designed exclusively for members of AGC’s Executive Leadership Council (ELC), the Conference is the premier gathering of your peers all in one place.

The ELC Annual Conference provides you with three (3) days dedicated to your professional development, networking, and leadership growth.

What to Expect at the ELC Conference

Three plus days of learning, sharing, growing, and recommitting to excellence!

Plan Your Conference Experience

An iconic destination inextricably woven into the fabric of the city.

The Brown Hotel is opulent yet approachable – like a ﬁne Kentucky bourbon that never overwhelms you with its history but instead entertains you with a lifetime of colorful stories.

Having now passed its centennial, The Brown Hotel reﬂects the rich heritage and Southern gentility that have made Louisville a hot spot for bluegrass enthusiasts, bourbon drinkers, equestrians, and Derby Day revelers.

If you have any reservation questions, please reach out to Mary Doane at mary.doane@agc.org.

AGC of America, 2300 Wilson Boulevard, Ste. 300, Arlington, VA 22201 Phone: 703/548-3118

Minnesota FARMFEST 2024

www.ideaggroup.com

Dates: August 6 – 8, 2024

Place: Redwood County, MN

Description: Minnesota FARMFEST 2024 is scheduled to take place from August 6 to August 8, 2024, in Redwood County, Minnesota.

This event brings together the best in agribusiness from Minnesota and beyond, providing a platform for farmers to network, experience new technologies, and learn how to enhance their farming operations. With over 500 exhibitors and vendors, live product demonstrations, educational sessions, and family activities, it’s a celebration of farming and the rural lifestyle. Don’t miss out on this exciting event!

Plan your visit to the show by reviewing our Schedule of Events. Each day of the show is ﬁlled with must-see forums, demonstrations, and AG Education.

***Remember, tickets are $10 at the Gate or $8 in advance purchased online, and kids 17 and under get in FREE!

We thank our sponsors (Ziegler AG Equipment, Livestock Equipment & Manufacturing and NB Golf Car).

See you there!

For more information on this event, contact: Minnesota FARMFEST, 28366 Co Hwy 13, Morgan, MN Phone: 800/827-8007 Website: www.ideaggroup.com Events are subject to change, check websites for updates