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Williams Brothers Construct Houston Freeway
By Irwin Rapoport CEG CORRESPONDENT
The Williams Brothers Construction Company (WB) is more than one year into the construction of the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) $93.9 million SH 35 Griggs Road to I-45/Spur 5 project in the southeast Houston area to improve traffic flow, safety and meet the demands for increased population growth in the area.
The project is part of the Texas Clear Lanes program that is reducing congestion on some of the state’s busiest highways and is expected to be completed in fall 2026.
WB, which secured the contract in March 2023, is constructing a new eight-lane freeway, including 12-ft. wide mainlanes with ramps and four see HOUSTON page 46
Aside from building a wider freeway, crews are building four direct connectors; widening the existing bridge to increase capacity; reducing congestion; and improving overall traffic flow – particularly during hurricane evacuations.
The Leap From AI to Digital Twins
Powerful Data Intelligence Moving the Construction Industry Light
By Lucy Perry CEG CORRESPONDENT
The transportation construction industry faces incredible challenges: As infrastructure ages, budgets tighten, the labor pool remains sluggish and projects increase in complexity, a true up-to-theminute picture of physical assets is critical. At the heart of it all, digital twin technology is transforming the way those who plan, build and maintain infrastructure do their jobs.
Digital technology in general is a powerful tool the industry can utilize to move light years ahead by simply accessing timely data on a project.
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12 DBIA UPDATES BEST PRACTICES FOR WATER, WASTEWATER SECTOR
This essential guide expands on DBIA’s Universal Best Practices, offering tailored support to professionals in the water and wastewater sector to enhance project efficiency and success.
14 SNOW & ICE INDUSTRY GATHERS FOR 27TH ANNUAL SIMA SHOW
The Snow and Ice Management Association (SIMA) held its 27th annual Snow and Ice Symposium June 25 to 28 at the David L Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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ASSOCIATED TRAINING SERVICES WINS CCO EDU ACCREDITATION
The rigorous accreditation process required meeting a 40-plus point Accredited Training Provider Standard that included submitting hundreds of pages of documentation demonstrating that the standard was met.
18 TEREX SERVICE SCHOOL PROVIDES HANDS-ON INSTRUCTION FOR TECHS
In June, Terex Utilities held its 39th annual Service School at Lake Area Technical College for 56 participants from across the United States and Canada.
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ANVIL BUILDERS BLENDS ‘MEN AND MACHINES’ FOR MAXIMUM RESULTS
The right combination of skills, knowledge and equipment can transform the toughest job site into a success story. One of those stories is Anvil Builders and the company’s ability to help areas get life back to normal after wildfires.
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VOLVO, DREAM ON 3 TO EXPAND COLLEGIATE DREAM TEAM PROGRAM
Volvo CE, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of construction machinery, announced its partnership with the nonprofit Dream On 3 to become the national sponsor of the organization’s Collegiate Dream Team program.
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24 LEEBOY CELEBRATES 60 YEARS OF INNOVATION, QUALITY, SUCCESS
Since 1964, the Lee family has been building and delivering products for the commercial asphalt industry. 2024 marks LeeBoy’s 60th year in business as it keeps its focus on maintaining close customer relationships.
26 AMERICAN PAVEMENT SPECIALISTS PAVES WAY IN INDUSTRY
Promoting American Pavement Specialists has always been a high priority for Bill Stanley, the company’s owner. The name came about partially because the “A” would put them at the top of the list of the Paving Category in the Yellow Pages.
32 DYNAPAC WRAPS PAVER TO SHINE LIGHT ON SUICIDE IN INDUSTRY
The construction industry, while often celebrated for its resilience and productivity, faces a silent crisis that demands urgent attention: suicide among its workforce.
36 BOMAG GROUP APPOINTS INGO ETTISCHER NEW PRESIDENT
On July 1, 2024, Ralf Junker will hand over his position as president of the BOMAG Group to Ingo Ettischer, who has been managing director chief operating officer at BOMAG since July 2023.
40 BOBCAT CO. REVEALS CONTEST WINNER’S BACKYARD MAKEOVER
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Seven Ways Tech Is Turbocharging Warehouses, Factories
In the ever-evolving world of technology-driven innovation, the manufacturing industry stands at the forefront of digital transformation.
Companies are pushing toward smarter factories and more efficient warehousing by integrating a network of interconnected devices, machinery, and production systems. This big shift — driven by the need for seamless collaboration, improved data accessibility and enhanced operational efficiency — requires businesses to master the core principles and practical applications that can significantly elevate their operations.
AI Revolutionizing Quality Control
The adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in manufacturing is redefining quality assurance. Imagine a system where advanced algorithms and machine learning scrutinize extensive datasets to identify anomalies on the assembly line with pinpoint accuracy.
At Atlas Copco’s factory in Antwerp for example, AI-driven visual inspections guarantee that each product adheres to strict assembly standards. Early detection of errors reduces waste, curtails rework and maintains product integrity, thereby boosting overall quality and customer satisfaction.
Empowering Assembly Teams With Digital Training
In today’s manufacturing landscape, teams require a broader spectrum of knowledge to effectively assemble products. Unlike a decade ago, digital solutions now provide invaluable support with the bigger variation and complexity within products nowadays.
Atlas Copco embraces this evolution by equipping workers with digital resources tailored to each product. Through digital
instructions and immersive training via virtual reality (VR), workers are guided through assembly processes with improved precision.
This dynamic approach enhances efficiency and increases quality, while empowering workers with the skills needed to excel in the modern manufacturing environment.
Teaming Up With ÂCobotsÊ
Meet the cobots — collaborative robots primed to work alongside assembly teams. Armed with sensors and AI, cobots have quickly become dependable allies across the manufacturing sector, sharing the workload and boosting productivity. These clever machines shoulder repetitive or physically demanding tasks, while bringing an adaptability that ensures smooth transitions between operations. They represent a new paradigm in manufacturing, proving that automation can enhance human potential rather than replacing it; and driving efficiency and innovation to new heights through collaboration.
Enhancing Monitoring, Control With IoT
The Internet of Things (IoT) is the beating pulse of modern manufacturing, collecting troves of data ripe for AI analysis. These sensors can be embedded in everyday objects, machines, equipment and infrastructure to monitor and gather real-time information about their surroundings or operating conditions.
Atlas Copco taps into IoT insights to help fine-tune production processes and trim costs; using this highly advanced technology, can make data-driven decisions, optimizing operations and fuelling productivity.
Advanced Warehouse Management Systems
In warehousing, AI-driven management systems play a pivotal role in optimizing inventory control and keeping operations nimble and responsive. These systems automate crucial processes such as tracking and handling of materials, significantly reducing the risks of overstocking or stockouts. Using its arsenal of sophisticated in-house systems
to ensure effective storage and movement of materials, Atlas Copco has detailed control over its inventory, supporting continuous production without surplus costs.
Proactive Maintenance
AI-powered maintenance, extends machinery lifespan and ensures that production processes run smoothly. Implementing a combination of AI data analysis and AI vision systems reduces operational disruptions and maintenance costs, contributing to more reliable production timelines.
Smart Meets Sustainable
Smart energy management systems are crucial for transformation. By harnessing real-time data, these systems unveil invaluable insights into energy consumption patterns, illuminating areas ripe for optimization. Case in point: by leveraging data analytics to identify and address inefficiencies, Atlas Copco’s Portable Air division made a bold transition to hydrotreated vegetable (HVO) oil in test cells and labs at its Antwerp facility; underscoring the transformative potential of data-driven initiatives.
Conclusion
As digital technologies evolve, their integration into manufacturing and warehousing is indispensable for companies aiming to remain competitive. By embracing a culture of innovation, businesses can reap the vast potential of digital transformation; while setting industry standards and shaping future industrial trends. This proactive approach not only meets current market demands but also anticipates future challenges, targeting long-term success when traversing the digital frontier.
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(All photos courtesy of Atlas Copco.)
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Armed with sensors and AI, cobots have quickly become dependable allies across the manufacturing sector, sharing the workload and boosting productivity.
Companies are pushing towards smarter factories and more efficient warehousing by integrating a network of interconnected devices, machinery and production systems.
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DBIA Updates Best Practices for Water, Wastewater Sector
The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) has released its updated Water and Wastewater Best Practices document.
This essential guide expands on DBIA’s Universal Best Practices, offering tailored support to professionals in the water and wastewater sector to enhance project efficiency and success. By addressing the unique challenges of this vital industry, these targeted Best Practices aim to ensure high-quality design-build projects that prioritize public health and safety.
A subgroup of DBIA’s Water/Wastewater Markets Committee, led by Chair David Hill, DBIA, and Co-Chair Drew Zirkle, DBIA, collaborated with a diverse team of experienced experts and partner organizations to update these best practices.
“The ever-increasing demands of water and wastewater as a musthave infrastructure require continuous improvement and innovation of not only what we build but how we deliver what we build,” said Hill. “The DBIA
Water/Wastewater Best Practices provide a continuous strong foundation to tackle these demands and deliver the highest certainty of outcome.”
Why Water, Wastewater Best Practices Are Necessary
The Water and Wastewater Best Practices Primer is essential for several reasons. It offers a structured approach to managing the unique challenges of water and wastewater projects, ensuring public health and safety are prioritized. The guidance on procurement and contracting helps streamline processes and mitigate risks, leading to more successful project outcomes.
By fostering collaboration among stakeholders and promoting ethical conduct and competence, the document supports the development of high-performing teams that can deliver exceptional results. DBIA is dedicated to continuous improvement and the dissemination of leading-edge information.
The Water and Wastewater Best Practices Primer aligns with DBIA’s Universal Best Practices, with an emphasis on the specific needs of the water and wastewater sector.
Key Highlights of Water, Wastewater Best Practices
• Navigating Local Governance: The sector’s local implementation, often managed by cities, counties or quasi-governmental utilities, requires intricate procurement processes influenced by state statutes, local ordinances and utility board regulations. The Best Practices document provides guidance to navigate these challenges effectively.
• Addressing Technical and Logistical Challenges: These projects are inherently demanding due to their impact on public health and safety, the need for public stakeholder engagement and stringent regulatory approvals. The primer outlines strategies for addressing these demands, including integrating operations and maintenance
staff early to enhance collaboration and project success.
• Choosing the Right Delivery Models: The document emphasizes selecting the appropriate organizational structure and project delivery model, such as Progressive DesignBuild (PDB), Design-BuildOperate (DBO) and Design-BuildOperate-Maintain (DBOM). These models offer flexibility and expanded scope, including financing and maintenance services.
• Upholding Ethical and Professional Standards: The Best Practices are anchored by ethical conduct, demonstrated competence, sustainable professional development and support for diversity, equity and inclusion. These principles ensure projects are executed with integrity and excellence.
• Comprehensive SectorSpecific Guidance: Organized into three primary sections — Procuring Design-Build Services, Contracting for Design-Build Services and Executing DesignBuild Projects — the primer pro-
vides detailed best practices and implementation techniques tailored to the water/wastewater sector.
Backed by Industry Data, Trends
DBIA has released the updated Water and Wastewater Best Practices Primer at a time when design-build is increasingly recognized as the fastest-growing and most efficient project delivery method.
According to the 2023 FMI Mid-Cycle Update Report, designbuild construction spending is anticipated to reach over $405 billion by 2026, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2 percent from 2022 to 2026. This growth is driven by the advantages of design-build, including faster project delivery, reduced costs and improved collaboration among project stakeholders.
Specifically, the water and wastewater segment is expected to see significant investment, accounting for 7 percent of the total design-build construction spending during this period.
Snow, Ice Removal Industry Gathers for Annual SIMA Show
The Snow and Ice Management Association (SIMA) held its 27th annual Snow and Ice Symposium June 25 to 28 at the David L Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pa. The national event brought together snow and ice management professionals, industry suppliers, and snow and ice product consumers.
The 2024 event featured keynote speakers, networking events, workshops, welcome reception and educational sessions centered on business, management and operations, process and leadership, all geared toward increasing efficiencies and generating sustained success and growth.
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In June, Terex Utilities held its 39th annual Service School at Lake Area Technical College for 56 participants from across the United States and Canada.
The service school provides a hands-on experience that helps equipment technicians understand more on inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, servicing and operating equipment.
This year, the school consisted of nine stations, with Terex team member instructors from the Technical Support, Field Service, and the Regional Production Support Managers group. Stations included training on specific aerial devices and digger derricks and instruction on maintenance.
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Associated Training Services Wins CCO EDU Accreditation
Associated Training Services (ATS) has been qualified by CCO Education Services (CCO EDU) as an Accredited Training Provider (ATP).
John Klabacka, president of ATS, said, “We are proud and excited to be an Accredited Training Provider under the new CCO EDU accreditation standards. ATS understands the importance of training providers meeting higher level standards to give potential customers a measure of judging quality when it comes to training and preparation for CCO certification testing.”
dard was met. CCO EDU thoroughly audited ATS and conducted interviews to verify the information.
Organizations earning the prestigious ATP designation can be found at ccoedu.org/accreditedtraining-provider-listing/
The rigorous accreditation process required meeting a 40-plus point Accredited Training Provider Standard that included submitting hundreds of pages of documentation demonstrating that the stan-
CCO EDU launched the ATP program in 2024 to demonstrate evaluation and identification of high-quality training providers.
“The ATP designation identifies training organizations that have met the stringent standards put in place by CCO EDU,” said CEO Thom Sicklesteel. “We congratulate John Klabacka and ATS on meeting this standard and congratulate them on the well-deserved ATP recognition.”
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Anvil Builders Blends ‘Men and Machines’ for Max Results
]The right combination of skills, knowledge and equipment can transform the toughest job site into a success story. One of those stories is Anvil Builders and the company’s ability to help areas get life back to normal after the devastation from wildfires.
The Situation
Cleanup after the Bay Branch wildfires south of San Francisco in 2020 presented a unique set of challenges: hazardous terrain, toxic substances from burned structures, and washed-out roads and mudslides in the middle of the rainy season. It was important to remove materials quickly and efficiently to prevent contamination of the environment and nearby communities.
Anvil Builders had a reputation and the qualifications to accomplish this project. Based on its experience handling similar scopes of work, its technical skills to perform the work and proven production capability, the company completed the project successfully, safely and on time.
“We’ve assembled a seasoned team of industry professionals with decades of experience,” said Richard Leider, founding partner and CAO. “We actively train and mentor at all levels to ensure we have the right people to drive our projects forward and continue to be best in class.”
The health and safety of those people is Anvil’s top priority, which goes hand in hand with identifying the best method to get jobs done safely and efficiently.
California’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) awarded Anvil Builders the $244-million contract for fire debris and hazard tree removal from more than 1,000 damaged properties. Anvil’s team of 100 fire debris and 25 hazardous tree removal personnel began work in December 2020, building temporary replacements for burned-out bridges, improving roads to reach remote mountainous properties and felling trees that were a risk to critical infrastructure and people.
“It was spread out over five counties,” said Eric Damron, general superintendent of Anvil. This increased the need to coordinate efforts to be safe and efficient.
“There wasn’t much cell service, so you couldn’t talk throughout the day. It was in the mountains and road conditions were hazardous. People were living in isolation.”
Damron’s role was overseeing the day-today operations, from logistics to personnel. Preplanning had taken weeks and months to determine the best way to move equipment to far away locations, he said. Selecting the right equipment and individuals to execute the plan safely and efficiently was critical.
Anvil used a variety of machines made specifically for felling, handling, and pro-
cessing hazard trees, including SENNEBOGEN Tree Care handlers, Albach Diamant chippers, tracked chippers and chip vans.
The Solution
Anvil Builders used SENNEBOGEN 718M E and 728M E machines for the Bay Branch project.
“Our SENNEBOGEN Tree Care handlers were able to minimize exposure to safety risks. We were able to reduce the crew size because they were multi-purpose,” said Damron. “The 50- to 70-foot reach for material meant we could dismantle a tree safely. It was huge. On a good day, we were able to remove 500 to 700 trees.”
Hayden Vreeburg, equipment manager, agreed.
“It has a lot of reach. You can take down a lot of trees in a day. It is high, high production. This helps with safety because we have less people on the ground.”
Several features of the machines enabled crews to work around existing trees, power lines, mountainous terrain, structures and devasted landscape. The reach, with the K13 boom and stick set-up, 6 ft. 9 in. telescoping arm, and elevating cab increased effectiveness and safety. Operators could work at a safe distance with clear visibility, said Damron.
“The most important feature was the reach, followed by the ability to elevate the cab so the operator can clearly see the work site.”
The speed of the machines and the responsiveness of the hydraulics allowed crews to cut down trees in a timely fashion.
The SENNEBOGEN urban Tree Care handler can grab, cut, move and stack tree sections more efficiently than conventional techniques. They are able to fully immobilize and cut trees up to 28 in. in diameter. With bullet-proof glass in front of them, operators have good sightlines from inside the cabs, improving productivity and safety.
Dan Hickman, fire debris project manager of Anvil, said having no one on the ground in the fall zone was another asset.
“The productivity of the SENNEBOGEN Tree Care handlers was very helpful.”
This applied to properties with both houses and trees or places where trees posed a hazard to the debris-removal team.
“It is dangerous work. Stuff breaks free. A burned house is not predictable. The SENNEBOGEN machines made the operations safer,” said Hickman.
“Being on rubber tires, as opposed to tracks, they sped up operations along roadways and without damaging any of the asphalt.”
Damron said the agility of the 718M E and 728M E machines allowed them to “run up and down roads.” This is handy when
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Several features of the machines enabled crews to work around existing trees, power lines, mountainous terrain, structures and devasted landscape. The reach, with the K13 boom and stick setup, 6 ft. 9 in. telescoping arm, and elevating cab increased effectiveness and safety.
doing highway work, said Vreeburg.
“One of the advantages is being able to move around on a road. You can drive on the pavement. The transportability of the 718M E and 728M E is also huge. No special permits are required and with a lowboy, it is easy on and off.”
The machines also are low-weight and compact, making them easier to move into locations. The elevated cab on the 728M E provides a viewing height up to 20 ft. 5 in. and can be tilted up to 30 degrees, guaranteeing good sightlines. A roof and windshield guarding over the bullet-proof glass maximizes the protection.
The Twist
Originally, the project was scheduled for completion in May 2021. However, CalOES issued Anvil Builders a $70-million change order to expand operations to include several state parks and regional summer camps, including Big Basin Redwoods State Park.
“One of the biggest challenges was that the project became five times what we were anticipating,” said Damron.
Hickman agreed: “The biggest challenge was coordinating so many different parcels rather than one contained site.”
Damron said the state parks were a challenge on their own, “a job within a job.”
They included lodges, maintenance buildings, homes and trees. Some buildings had historical significance.
“We had to be selective in what material we removed.”
Across five counties, hundreds of proper-
ties needed to be cleared. Each area presented unique conditions: different tree species, terrain and logistical challenges.
Working in remote areas also presented challenges in maintenance and safety.
“When you are a few hours away from a mechanic, all our operators are trained on how these machines work and how to work on them,” said Vreeburg.
SENNEBOGEN’s UPtime Kits provide parts and equipment for operators to repair on-site.
“They are very reliable, but sometimes you have damage from a limb falling. The SENNEBOGEN parts and service departments are really great,” said Vreeburg.
This was particularly true when specialty parts were required.
“Having SENNEBOGEN in the U.S. means if you need something, it’s only a day or two away. This is a big asset that helped to keep our projects on time.”
The Results
Over 10 months, crews from Anvil Builders safely took down more than 25,000 hazard trees, many of them 100 ft. redwoods and Douglas firs. Nearly 500,000 tons of fire debris was trucked to end-use facilities, often over narrow, winding backroads. More than 100,000 labor hours were logged with zero recordable injuries.
“SENNEBOGEN helped us meet the challenges,” said Hickman. “It streamlined how well the team performed.”
“The SENNEBOGEN machines are able to adapt to a lot of areas that other machines can’t,” said Damron. “I could send a SENNEBOGEN into any area, sight unseen, knowing it could take that tree down. The reach, mobility and the independent outriggers can level out any terrain. A ton of features make it easy to operate with minimal training. It is very operator-friendly.”
Having that confidence to meet any condition helps Damron do his job successfully. The results of a successful project are what motivates him.
“Helping people with all the cleaning up so they can have a fresh start” is his reward.
“When you see their faces and the reactions when they see what you’ve done, so they can start rebuilding.” That’s what matters. “At the end of a project, with nobody hurt and everything done, and you’ve met the timeframe from the state.” That’s job well done. “We can go after other tree projects because we are so efficient with the SENNEBOGENs. It’s changed the industry.”
Vreeburg said, “They were a gamechanger for us. They definitely cut a lot of wood. That’s the goal.”
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Volvo, DO3 to Expand Collegiate Dream Team Program
Volvo Construction Equipment, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of construction machinery, announced its partnership with the nonprofit Dream On 3 to become the national sponsor of the organization’s Collegiate Dream Team program.
The two organizations have teamed up to bring the fastestgrowing Dream On 3 (DO3) program to communities across the United States and Canada. For more than 10 years, DO3 has granted sports-tied wishes for individuals with life-altering conditions, including mental health challenges and intellectual disabilities.
The Collegiate Dream Team program, established in 2020, allows student leaders to rally behind an individual within their community who is living with a life-altering medical condition by making their sports dream a reality, within the framework of their school’s athletic culture. DO3’s exclusive curriculum-based program is designed to help students grow personally and professionally while giving them the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in their community.
Volvo CE is investing in the program as an expansion of its Building Tomorrow Project, a global initiative to spread social good through meaningful activities at the local level. In addition to the corporate sponsorship, Volvo CE dealers across North America are hosting Collegiate Dream Teams within their regions. To date, commitments have been signed with Ascendum, ROMCO Equipment Co., Alta Equipment Company and Cowin Equipment Company, with several more expected to be announced soon.
“Dream On 3 allows Volvo and our dealer network to step outside of our day-to-day work and rally behind a larger
cause that empowers both the individual and the student leader teams,” said Scott Young, head of sales Region North America of Volvo CE. “Through these events, we not only raise awareness of the challenges people with special needs face, but we also raise spirits and a sense of belonging within the wider sports community.”
Dream Team activations span all genres of athletics, including football, basketball, weightlifting and soccer. Students create the experience for their school’s Dream Team recipient, and Dream Team sponsors provide ongoing mentorship and event-day support. College Dream Teams are active at 18 universities nationwide. With the Volvo CE sponsorship, that number is expected to grow.
“By working together, we are confident we can help break down barriers that often prevent people with disabilities from realizing full equity, inclusion and access to community,” said
In September 2023, Texas dealer ROMCO Equipment helped a Dream Team wish recipient fulfill his goal of meeting the Southern Methodist University football team at their home game against the University of Nebraska.
Brandon Lindsey, co-founder of DO3, “It’s one thing to simply offer this kind of programming; we believe that engaging student leaders in the process is the critical action needed to make a lasting difference.”
In September 2023, Texas dealer ROMCO Equipment helped a Dream Team wish recipient fulfill his goal of meeting the Southern Methodist University football team at their home game against the University of Nebraska. The staff also hosted a full-on tailgate in his honor and presented him with a pair of custom cowboy boots.
Upcoming activities with Volvo dealers Alta Equipment Group and Ascendum Machinery are planned at the University of Miami and North Carolina State, respectively, in early February.
For more information, visit dreamon3.org.
(Photos courtesy of Volvo.)
LeeBoy Celebrates 60 Years of Innovation, Quality, Success
Since 1964, the Lee family has been building and delivering products for the commercial asphalt industry. 2024 marks LeeBoy’s 60th year in business as it keeps its focus on maintaining close customer relationships while delivering what its customers want and need, to better their paving operations.
BR Lee developed the first self-propelled commercial paver in 1970. That Model 500 featured three patents — for its tilt hopper, its hydraulic extensions and its under-auger cutoff gates — and can be said to have opened the door to profitable commercial paving for thousands of paving contractors.
BR’s son, Mike Lee, is still involved in the business today. He has seen the company grow and change in many ways over the years, but listening to their customers on how they can help them improve their business performance has always been a priority at LeeBoy.
“I’ve seen a lot of hard work over the years to get LeeBoy to where it is today,” Lee said. “We are continuously making our products better, faster and more reliable for our customers and dealers. We value feedback from our customers to build and deliver the best products.”
From humble beginnings in BR’s garage
where he built one drag box, the company has invested heavily in its own operations over the years to develop the equipment and innovations the industry needs to thrive.
“LeeBoy’s mission is to improve our customers’ lives and livelihood,” Shannon Seymour, president and CEO at LeeBoy said. “We aim to produce the most productive, reliable and easy-to-use equipment in the industry. We listen to the voice of the customer through our dealers, through sales and service associates, and directly at our factory proving grounds.”
Growing With Demand
LeeBoy also has been an innovator in its equipment development, improving models
with customer requests and as the needs of the industry have changed. To do this, LeeBoy has vastly improved its internal processes to be able to achieve the needs of its customers.
“LeeBoy has invested heavily in manufacturing operations,” Seymour added. “We have grown from a lean and scrappy, yet effective business into a more structured organization with documented processes and procedures. We also view service parts fulfillment as a key element in keeping our customers up and running, which keeps them buying LeeBoy equipment.”
Over the years, the company has evolved by hiring and developing teams to ensure the LeeBoy name continues to be known as a valued partner in the industry.
“In 2001, LeeBoy hired the first group of engineers to assist in creating drawings to develop higher quality parts to make our machines function at peak performance,” Mark Bolick, general manager of product support at LeeBoy said. “Over the last 15 years, our engineering team has vastly improved documentation for equipment and parts manuals to ensure that our products continue to be the leaders of the commercial asphalt paving industry.”
LeeBoy has advanced in service process-
es and operations to avoid machine down time for customers.
“Five years ago, the field service representatives were relocated into the manufacturing facility, forming the Rapid Response team as we know today. This team is dedicated to providing service support for our dealers,” Bolick added. “LeeBoy Rapid Response along with our certified service schools, help our dealer technicians know more about our products which allows them to make faster repairs for the end users.”
LeeBoy Looks Ahead
While much has changed over the years at LeeBoy, the feeling of family is something that has remained the same and those relationships will continue to drive success for the business and their customers.
“The close-knit feeling that emerged from the Lee family business years ago still exists today with our customers and dealers,” Bolick said. “We continue to introduce our valued business partners to the latest trends and technology to outpace the competition. Our customers are the backbone to our success and we will always continue to build our equipment with the paving professional in mind.” For more information, visit www.leeboy.com.
Volvo CE dealer ROMCO Equipment and Dream On 3 partnered to host a tailgate for a Dream Team wish recipient at a Southern Methodist University football game in September.
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Cat Debuts VisionLink for PM600, PM800 Series Cold Planers
An online web platform, VisionLink Productivity for cold planers delivers near real-time machine and jobsite data designed to improve the contractor’s productivity.
Available for Cat PM620, PM622, PM820, PM822 and PM825 cold planers, VisionLink Productivity gathers, analyzes and summarizes detailed data such as time spent waiting for trucks, cutting and travel at the jobsite as well as distance cut, fuel burn, location and cycle mapping.
This gives contractors insights into jobsite productivity and equipment utilization.
VisionLink Productivity segments data into easy-to-navigate dashboards, providing multiple ways to view more detailed data and key product indicators (KPIs). Contractors can quickly track the hours and distance milled each day and visualize excess travel, slow milling speeds and stoppage.
Eliminating manual data gathering, detailed reports are available in PDF, Excel and CVS formats and can be scheduled for email inbox delivery.
This powerful reporting technology enables contractors to measure performance of cycle segments; track and eliminate unnecessary fuel consumption; and compare operations between shifts, machines and projects. Allowing for the identification and reduction of unnecessary waiting, companies can achieve longer, more productive milling cycles, improve
mating for future projects, and
optimize profitability by increasing efficiency and reducing costs, according to the manufacturer.
A cloud-based platform, VisionLink Productivity gathers and summarizes machine telematics and jobsite data from all equipment at the job site, regardless of the brand, and can be accessed anywhere via a mobile, tablet or desktop device. Fleets with mixed OEM equipment brands can all be incorporated into VisionLink Productivity.
For more information, visit www.cat.com.
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American Pavement Specialists ‘Paves the Way’ in Industry
Promoting the brand American Pavement Specialists has always been a high priority for Bill Stanley, the company’s owner. Thirty years ago, when he started the company, the name American Pavement Specialists came about partially as a result of the fact that the “A” in the American Pavement Specialists name would put them at the top of the list of the Paving Category in the Yellow Pages.
But that was 30 years ago, and the Yellow Pages have all but disappeared. In the early 2000s, Stanley saw that the trends had shifted, and it was time to put more emphasis on Web-based marketing.
“My vision was a website that would help customers understand what we offer and what various aspects of their project would look like,” he said. “I envisioned a website that would have a ‘Paving’ tab and give a video of what paving looks like. The same idea with ‘Milling,’ ‘Striping,’ and any of the services that we offer.
“Unfortunately, Web development at that time was very expensive and it was difficult to accomplish exactly what I was looking for,” he added. “It didn’t really have a name at the time, but we were one of the first companies to use social media to promote ourselves. There was no Instagram, Tik Tok or YouTube, but what was out there was a site called Facebook that was wildly popular with young people, and that’s where our social media presence started.
“We made up our own Facebook business page account and we started by taking pictures of trucks, primarily because my kids were at an age when they thought trucks were really cool and would get a lot of attention. We then started to put pictures of projects that were completed or in the process of being worked on. In no amount of time at all our Facebook became wildly popular. The best part was it was free.
“Over time we loaded Facebook with pictures and videos of everything we do. If we were quoting a milling job and the customer asked about the milling process or what equipment we use, we could send them straight to Facebook. When Instagram came along, we immediately got involved with project pictures and in no time at all we had 10,000 followers. Instagram, with its heavy emphasis on photographs, turned into an overnight sensation for us. We currently have 143,000 followers on Instagram.
“YouTube has been another big success for us. We just keep feeding it videos of our projects. The YouTube channel has been a big hit within the industry. I am constantly amazed by how many of our fellow contractors and people involved in paving equipment manufacturing are tracking our posts on YouTube.”
Stanley’s sons have been involved in the business since a very young age, and they take a lot of pride and an active role in the company’s Web marketing — they developed the idea of becoming social media influencers within the paving industry. They also developed the phrase “Raised on Blacktop.”
The idea was to create a forum that promotes the asphalt and paving industries as well as giving information on how paving contractors can improve their businesses. Once again, it became nearly an overnight sensation, Stanley said.
Today “Raised On Blacktop” has 75,000 Instagram followers as well as several thousand followers on Facebook. In fact, the “Raised on Blacktop” concept has become so popular it now has its own apparel line. There is a daily stream of orders for branded hats, t-shirts and hoodies. In 2023, they had hundreds of thousands in just t-shirt sales. Orders come from across the world, including Paraguay, Australia and
Saudi Arabia.
The company is even currently working on a deal to create “Raised on Blacktop” work shoes.
According to Stanley, the Raised on Blacktop theme has become so popular that companies like LeeBoy, Mauldin, John Deere, Bagela, Wirtgen, Trout River Trailers, XBroom Sweepers and Shoulder Master sweepers have released special “Raised on Blacktop” editions of their equipment.
“They pay us to operate their equipment and then promote it on our social media platforms,” Stanley said. “As an example, Mauldin released a Raised on Blacktop motor grader that includes the Raised on Blacktop logo prominently displayed on the machine and a number of upgrades to the machine that we worked with Mauldin to develop, including a special lighting package, a more comfortable seat and a special paint job.
can maintain work at healthier pricing levels because they’re not competing with competitors that do inferior work.
“Trout River Trailers worked closely with us to develop an auger truck for an asphalt transfer trailer. It features an 8foot auger for unloading in specific spots, particularly in hard-to-reach areas, and the auger is completely operated by a remote control to give very precise delivery and allowing your worker to see exactly what is going on. The end result is something that looks a little bit like a hybrid of an asphalt trailer and stone slinger. “Trout River was amazing to work with. We had a concept of what we wanted but did not have the capacity to create it and their engineers worked very closely with us to create a new product to help us specifically meet some of our needs.”
XBroom, a sweeper company, also has gotten onboard with a Raised on Blacktop special edition. Like the others, it features the Raised on Blacktop logo and then some added features that aren’t included in its standard lineup.
“The LeeBoy special edition model is a LeeBoy 8520 paver, again with the Raised on Blacktop logo and some extra features that we worked with LeeBoy on. For instance, we made a tool carrying kit that holds shovels, rakes, etc. It has a special color scheme, additional LED lighting and strobe lights for visibility. More than 250 machines have been sold thus far.
“This machine is so popular that LeeBoy has them on backorder. LeeBoy was the first company to work with us on special edition machines. We have a great history with LeeBoy; we’ve done business with them since we opened our doors and I’ve probably bought 20 LeeBoy machines in the past 25 years. We’ve stayed very loyal to the LeeBoy brand. They demonstrate a huge commitment to the paving industry, and they are leaders in innovation. Just about every year there are improvements to the machines that were close to perfect to begin with.
“Raised on Blacktop is designed to accomplish that, but also to help encourage a new generation of people coming into this industry and make sure that they are well suited to do excellent work.
“We consider ourselves a premium contractor. We do extremely good work and as a result we get paid a premium price. We are showing other contractors how to achieve getting themselves into this premium contractor position. It is to our advantage at American Pavement Specialists to have as many paving contractors as possible doing premium work. The reason, if everyone is doing premium work, the industry
“I have been in this business for 45 years, where I started with a pick and a shovel. We have a lot of experiences to share. We are always looking for ways to do a better job and when we find them, we use Raised on Blacktop and its social media presence to share that information.
“We try to instill in all of our followers the importance of giving your employees as good a working environment as you can possibly have, considering the extreme conditions we work in. For instance, we have started ordering our asphalt rollers with a heated and air-conditioned cab. It’s critical these days to keep your employees as happy as possible. We don’t find ourselves in the polarizing position of not being able to find help.
“Through things like putting cabs on rollers, we make our employees’ working environment as pleasant as possible. The machines in our fleet are new or like-new, which is a pleasure for an employee to operate. After every job, we clean and service every piece that’s been used so that our employees have good and reliable equipment to go out and work with. American Pavement Specialists has built a brand that people want to work for.”
The service and maintenance of the equipment fleet does a lot more than just keep employees happy. The equipment in the fleet is typically worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Keeping machines in peak working order is a part of the company’s philosophy that pays off with significantly longer life of the machines, which in turn pays big dividends.
Stanley’s heavy emphasis on marketing his company, producing excellent quality work and taking good care of his equipment has all paid off. In Connecticut, Stanley said, he is known as the guy you want doing your job. It’s not unusual for potential customers to immediately say, “yes, I’ve heard about you guys, you do really good work.”
American Pavement Specialists is a marketing-driven company, and it does far more than market its website and its social media platforms. For example, at one time it sponsored a car in the NASCAR truck series that was driven by Spencer Boyd. Another aspect of its marketing vision is having every machine in the fleet carefully detailed with the company’s logo, and then making sure that every machine looks as shiny and clean as the day it was purchased when it is delivered at the job site, further enhancing American Pavement Specialists’ image.
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The construction industry, while often celebrated for its resilience and productivity, faces a silent crisis that demands urgent attention: suicide among its workforce. It’s crucial to shine a light on this pressing issue and mobilize efforts to support those in need within the construction sector.
“Supporting suicide prevention efforts in the construction industry isn’t just about saving lives; it’s about recognizing the inherent dignity and value of every individual within our workforce,” said Jamie Roush, president and general man-
At World of Asphalt, Dynapac addressed the silent crisis and shined a light on suicide in the construction industry with a D30W highway paver, bringing awareness to the support systems for construction workers navigating mental health challenges.
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“By fostering a customer of empathy, support, and understanding, we not only protect the mental health and wellbeing of our workers but also strengthen the foundation upon which our industry thrives.”
Dynapac has a longstanding relationship with Dr. Vince Hafeli, signing the Suicide in Construction Awareness Proclamation at the Florida Transportation Builders’ Association on Feb. 7, 2023. Since then, Hafeli has spoken at Dynapac company events, and when presented with the idea of a special wrapped machine, both parties were all in.
At this World of Asphalt, Dynapac addressed the silent crisis and shined a light on suicide in the construction industry with a D30W highway paver, bringing awareness to the support systems for construction workers navigating mental health challenges. Dynapac also raised funds for the cause with an interactive experience that will allow attendees to take the #NotToday pledge by having their photo taken by the display.
“As we unite in solidarity, let us reaffirm our commitment to prioritizing mental health, breaking down barriers to care, and ensuring that no construction worker suffers in silence. Together, we can build a brighter and healthier future for all those who contribute to the fabric of our communities,” the company said.
If you or someone you know is struggling or in a crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.
Kasi Infrared Introduces Its New Patriot Patching System to Help Restore Asphalt
Kasi Infrared, a pioneer in innovative asphalt restoration solutions, presented the Patriot Infrared System at World of Asphalt 2024.
This truck-mounted, self-contained infrared restoration system is poised to transform the way asphalt repairs are performed, offering unmatched efficiency, convenience and sustainability, the manufacturer said.
The Kasi Patriot integrates multiple functions onto a single chassis, streamlining the asphalt restoration process. Featuring a 48 sq. ft. infrared pavement heater, a 3 or 5-ton capacity asphalt reclaimer, ample tool storage, compactor compartment and a dumping waste bin, the Patriot provides a comprehensive solution for asphalt restoration needs.
Hydraulic controls ensure ease of operation, empowering a two-person crew to execute top-quality asphalt restorations with precision and efficiency.
“At Kasi Infrared, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of asphalt
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“By choosing the Kasi Patriot, road maintenance professionals can enjoy faster repair times, reduced equipment requirements, lower material consumption, decreased manpower needs and a more environmentally friendly approach to asphalt restoration,” added Martin.
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BOMAG Group Appoints Ingo Ettischer as New President
On July 1, 2024, Ralf Junker will hand over his position as president of the BOMAG Group to Ingo Ettischer, who has been managing director chief operating officer at BOMAG since July 2023.
With the handover to Ettischer, an experienced top manager will take over the leadership of the construction machinery manufacturer.
Ettischer looks back on many years of global experience from leading positions in operations management. Before joining BOMAG in 2023, he spent 21 years in management at Mercedes-Benz AG in the truck, van and car divisions in various global executive and production roles. Prior to that, he successfully led several strategy and operational excellence projects in different industries at a top management consultancy for a number of years.
“BOMAG is set to continue to grow internationally in size and portfolio. We are confident that Dr. Ingo Ettischer, with his experience, knowledge and energy, will boost the company’s growth and lead BOMAG successfully into the future,” said Jean-Claude Fayat, owner and president of the FAYAT Group.
“I am very excited to step into Ralf Junker’s shoes and lead the BOMAG Group going forward,” said Ettischer on his new role. “Together with a strong management team and a highly skilled workforce, we will steer BOMAG into a successful future.
"The close relationship with our cus-
tomers, our innovative strength based on knowledge and commitment, and our enthusiasm for our machines and technologies will be decisive in this respect. By clearly focussing on our customers, innovative products and an internationally oriented production network, we will position ourselves competitively as a technology leader and thus continue to grow in the future.”
The outgoing president, Ralf Junker, looks back on a long and successful career at BOMAG.
Since 1988, he has held various positions in production at the Boppard site before taking over responsibility for production at BOMAG’s worldwide production sites. In 2001, he became a member of the BOMAG executive board and was appointed managing director in 2009. He has been president of BOMAG since 2017. From 2017 to 2020, he also was responsible for global sales.
After 36 years at BOMAG, Junker will retire but continue to advise the FAYAT Group.
“Ralf Junker has significantly shaped the company over the years. Particularly noteworthy is his central role in the reorganization of BOMAG, especially during the integration process into the FAYAT Group. His leadership, commitment and extensive expertise have always contributed to putting BOMAG on a strong growth trajectory, with sales now exceeding one billion euros,” said Jörg Unger, president of the FAYAT Road Equipment Division.
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Bobcat Co. Reveals Contest Winner’s Backyard Makeover
Turlock, Calif., resident Julie Rummer now has her dream backyard due to the Bobcat backyard makeover contest. Last summer, Bobcat Company — a global equipment, innovation and worksite solutions brand — announced that Rummer had won the contest, which awarded her a $25,000 backyard makeover using Bobcat equipment.
Rummer survived a car crash in 1995 that left her paralyzed as a quadriplegic and dependent on a power wheelchair. An avid gardener, Rummer loved to spend time in her backyard, but navigating loose, dusty soil and thorny vegetation in her backyard became a challenge. She described the yard as an “eyesore, a big disaster” and an “embarrassment.”
Winning the contest has completely transformed her backyard into a wheelchairaccessible “paradise,” according to Rummer’s husband Rich. With the help of Bobcat and the use of equipment from local dealer Bobcat Central Inc., as well as the work of area contractors and friends and family, Julie’s dreams became a reality.
“I just feel happy; it’s a happy place to be,” she said about her new backyard. “I can’t even shut the curtains at night, the backyard is so beautiful. Having complete
access to nature and my garden is freedom.”
The backyard makeover demonstrated the power of Bobcat equipment to get the job done, transforming the overgrown and compact backyard into an accessible and aesthetic space for the Rummer family.
“The team at Bobcat is thrilled that we could help Julie achieve her dream of a wheelchair-accessible backyard with room to garden, entertain and get away,” said Laura Ness Owens, Doosan Bobcat vice
president of brand and marketing. “Bobcat exists to empower people to accomplish more, and this is a perfect example of doing just that. We hope others are inspired by this transformation and recognize the potential in their own outdoor spaces.”
Rummer’s project was kicked off by using a Bobcat skid-steer loader to prepare the area, as well as the demolition and removal of an existing patio, which made room for a new ramp that the Rummers
needed for their back door. Tree removal, relocation and planting was done by HIS Tree Service and concrete work preparations by Ultimate Concrete. Then came Bobcat Central with a Bobcat MT100 mini-track loader to complete work in the fenced-in area. Crews installed concrete paths, which was preferred for accessibility rather than stone pathways or a patio.
The finished landscaping includes a water and irrigation system, new drought-tolerant plants, compost and fertilizer. New cedar mulch was placed to prevent weeds and hold moisture during the summer. After additional lighting, a fire pit, sound system and other items were installed, the job was done.
When Rummer submitted her contest application, she did not have her hopes up. However, when her story was chosen as a finalist entry, her community rallied to show support and help Rummer win the grand prize.
“I appreciate everyone’s vote and everybody who picked up a shovel or lent a hand clearing, shredding, spreading,” Rummer said. “Every day can be a challenge for me, but the kindness, love and support from everyone during this process just fills my heart. So, thank you, Bobcat, for empowering me and making my backyard dream come true.”
Annual SIMA Show Features More Than 150 Exhibitors
(L-R): Case Construction Equipment’s Ed Flynn, Ryan Mitvalsky and Michael Montose were ready to provide information to attendees about Case equipment applications for snow and ice maintenance.
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The event combined educational sessions with an industry trade show where more than 150 exhibitors showcased the latest in products, equipment and services including snowplows and spreaders, deicing materials, software systems, trucks, as well as compact and large equipment. CEG
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Fisher Engineering’s Norm Klimko (L) caught up with Western Snowplow’s Jeff Kopp at the Snow and Ice Show in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Arctic’s Darren Sutton (L) and Mike Schulz discuss the company’s snowplow line.
Mike Stephan (L) and Kaydence Favre show off the newly released KAGE Snow Dozer wing plow.
Kyle Fuglesten, factory representative of Hitachi, teamed up with representatives from local dealer RECO Equipment for SIMA.
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The Case CX50D mini- excavator offers more lifting capacity and better digging performance with a deeper reach, making it an ideal solution for bigger projects like pools or ponds.
Case Construction Equipment is beefing up its offering for landscaping companies with new models and bigger features that boost productivity in the yard or on the job site.
As the landscaping industry steadily grows year over year, Case geared its latest round of innovations toward helping landscaping crews take advantage of bigger opportunities to grow their business.
“Many landscaping companies today are experiencing significant growth, but they also have a lot of challenges to navigate, like labor shortages, highly varied job sites and a very competitive market,” said Terry Dolan, vice president — North America, Case Construction Equipment.
“Our newest launches aim to support landscapers in navigating these demands more effectively than ever with swift, smooth, smart machines right-sized for the scale of opportunity.”
The enhanced lineup of Case machines adds to the company’s substantial product launches last year of small articulated loaders and a mini track loader. This year’s launch includes a new upsized 5.5 ton mini excavator and a new, full-sized wheel loader that’s an easy-to-use versatile machine for bolstering productivity. The company also is launching innovative upgrades for its compact wheel loaders and rough-terrain forklifts.
New Case Mini-Excavator Brings More Power, Flexibility to Landscaping Jobs
For landscaping crews who need to handle tough jobs faster, the all-new Case CX50D mini excavator offers more lifting capacity and better digging performance with a deeper reach, making it an ideal solution for bigger projects like pools or ponds. The 5.5 ton class machine packs a lot of power into a compact design, so operators can work up close to buildings or other structures in tight job sites.
Landscapers will be able to find a big range of use cases for this larger mini excavator, due to an impressive array of compatible attachments and options. With standard multifunctional hydraulics and a second auxiliary circuit, as well as an optional third auxiliary circuit, this machine can power a wide assortment of attachments, from tilt rotators to grapples, according to the manufacturer.
In addition, the Case CX50D offers an optional dedicated auxiliary hydraulic circuit to run advanced attachments such as a mulching head, making it a useful tool for clearing brush or wooded sites. Landscaping crews also can opt for a six-way blade to boost capabilities for backfilling or light grading.
“Landscapers are increasingly turning to mini excavators as a labor-saving solution because of their power and versatility,” said Diego Butzke, product manager — excavators. “With our latest machine, they’ll be able to scale up productivity even more to take on bigger jobs more efficiently.”
The new CX50D helps fill out the D Series lineup in the 4.4 to 5.5 ton class, carrying over many of the operator-friendly features and options customers expect from Case, including an automotive-style cab with auto climate control, a customizable LCD screen and an optional object handling kit with check valves on the boom and arm for material handling applications.
New Full-Sized Wheel Loader for Landscapers Does Heavy Lifting
The all-new, easy-to-operate Case 651G full-size wheel loader can be a game changer for landscapers who need an allaround workhorse for tough jobs like moving boulders, removing snow or loading trucks with mulch or bulk materials in the yard.
With a breakout force of nearly 24,000 lbs., a lifting capacity of over 16,100 lbs. and a higher hinge pin height for more bucket clearance during dumping, this machine adds more productivity for material handling.
Operation is made easier with a touchscreen display and adjustable, intuitive electrohydraulic controls that allow the operator to independently set boom and bucket responsiveness to smooth, moderate or aggressive. A roomy cab with all the comforts, like AC and heat, heated seats, Bluetooth radio and phone connectivity, lets operators work comfortably while the rear sloping hood and optional backup camera improve visibility.
The new full-sized wheel loader offers three optional loader configurations and is compatible with a variety of tools like brooms and forks, making it a versatile solution for landscapers who deal with a broad range of jobs.
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Contractors Reconstructing Freeway With Wider Lanes
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direct connectors; widening the existing bridge to increase capacity; reducing congestion; and improving overall traffic flow, particularly during hurricane evacuations.
To this point, the contractor has completed the following elements:
• New pavement at the intersection of Wheeler Avenue and Spur-5/SH-35, including the segment of northbound frontage road leading up to University Drive;
• All water and sanitary sewer line installations;
• Approximately 70 percent of storm drain installations; and
• Approximately 30 percent of the substructures (e.g. drilled shaft, columns, abutments and bent caps) for the bridge that will span over Brays Bayou, Wheeler Avenue and University Drive.
Over the next few months, efforts will concentrate on construction of bridge substructures, roadway reconstruction and continued storm drain installations.
Construction Challenges
Challenges are being overcome through solid planning and collaboration.
“Relocation of existing utilities in conflict with the proposed work [is an issue],” said TxDOT Houston District Public Information Officer Kristina Hadley. “These challenges have been mitigated by maintaining regular coordination meetings with the utility providers and stakeholders since the beginning of the project. We are pleased at the progress of work.”
Crews are benefitting from an open work space.
“This is primarily a daytime project, but some operations do require nightly work,” said Hadley. “TxDOT and the contractor maintain a collaborative partnering approach towards the successful completion of this project. One operation for this construction project will require running a new CTMS conduit across the existing IH-45 northbound mainlanes, over UPRR tracks. However, this work will not affect railroad operations/traffic. When work of this nature takes place, TxDOT and the railroad company coordinate extensively. A railroad flagger is present during operations, to ensure the safety of all involved staff.”
The construction of the new freeway lanes, ramps and direct connectors are proceeding as planned, with a new freeway section being constructed from end to the other.
“The current construction project will construct the SH-35 mainlanes from IH-45 up to Kuhlman Gully, with entrance/exit ramps to Griggs Road at the southmost limit,” said Hadley. “Future segments of SH-35 currently in design will continue the mainlane construction, to eventually connect with IH-610.”
Utility relocation is a challenge, but constant communication and coordination for timeliness of relocations is minimizing the hurdles.
“To continue with the project moving forward, on-time and on-budget, TxDOT, the contractor and pertinent stakeholders will tackle each obstacle as they arise,” said Hadley.
“A portion of the project is being constructed on non-disturbed soil,” she added. “No buildings were demolished. A small pump station building was demolished and replaced with a drainage new system. Two detention ponds adjacent to Wheeler Avenue and two more in the vicinity of Kuhlman Gully are being excavated for construction.”
The construction of the new road has multiple crews working — excavation, site prep, underground infrastructure
Williams Brothers Construction Company has been working for more than a year on the $93 million reconstruction of a Houston highway (SH 35) to create an eight-lane freeway.
installation, pouring concrete lanes, paving asphalt roads, ramps and connectors.
The north and southbound mainlanes range from a width of 72 ft. to 84 ft., which is based on the entrance/exit ramps.
Williams Brothers equipment operators are using cranes, excavators, backhoes, loaders, paving machines (concrete and asphalt), motor graders, rollers (pneumatic, drum, sheepsfoot), manlifts and hand tools.
The bridge widening work is making significant progress. One challenge is to keep the outside lanes open as work takes place.
“This allows traffic flow in a configuration similar to the preexisting condition, avoiding a lengthy detour to get to Wheeler Avenue and University Drive intersections,” said Hadley. “The main challenge of constructing over Brays Bayou is installing bridge girders with limited access for cranes, for the bridge spans over the water.”
The bridge is 454-ft. long. In the pre-existing condition, two northbound frontage road lanes came from the south and opened to three at the bridge, for a total of three lanes reaching the Wheeler intersection.
“The new configuration adds one lane on the innermost side of the bridge, for an exit ramp onto the northbound frontage road,” said Hadley. “However, essentially the same pre-existing three-lane configuration remains at the bridge, because a safety gore between the new off-ramp lane, and the two thru-lanes, replaces the footprint of the original left lane.”
The new bridge requires several concrete pours. Work on the bridge has one existing lane closed.
The TxDOT team, working with Williams Brothers,
includes multiple agency sub-teams and engineering consulting firms providing design, environmental and construction services.
Peak days have 70 WB and subcontractor employees onsite. The subcontractors consist of Duran Steel, Bell Bottom Foundation, Southwest Road and Safety Contractors, Mesa Rodbusters, Scott Derr Painting, Allstate Signal and Construction, Quality Turf Farms, Base Construction and Highway One.
Excavation and demolition is expected to generate 136,000 cu. yds. of earthwork and 70,000 sq. ft. of concrete. New materials being brought will include 16,500 cu. yds. of structural concrete, 11,700 linear ft. of concrete girders, 24,000 linear ft. of concrete beams, 176,000 sq. yds. of concrete pavement, 9,978 tons of asphalt, 11,500 linear ft. of concrete pipe, 3,600 linear ft. of water pipe, 1,400 linear ft. of sewer pipe, 28,000 linear ft. of drilled shafts and 370,000 sq. ft. of reinforced concrete slab.
Houston-based William Brothers can easily dispatch mechanics to the construction to conduct everyday repairs and routine maintenance. The company purchases and rents equipment from dealerships that it has a long-standing relationship with.
“The improvements we’re making here in Houston and other metro areas are the governor’s vision to clear traffic logjams and get Texans — and Texas products — moving quickly again on our state’s roads,” said Texas Transportation Commissioner Robert C. Vaughn. “Getting the traveling public through safer and faster is the goal and, since 2015, the Texas Clear Lanes program has $64 billion of non-tolled projects that are completed, under construction or planned.”
The construction zone, which covers 1.81 mi. of the SH 35 corridor, carries more than 102,000 vehicles per-day and, in the next 10 years, that number is projected to increase to more than 142,000.
“An important corridor, it serves as an alternate artery connecting the SH 35 corridor to I-45 and SH 288 for people traveling between southeast Houston and the Houston Central Business District, University of Houston, Texas Southern University, the Historic Third Ward and William P. Hobby Airport,” said Hadley. “Situated along the railroad corridor on the west side of the railroad, the project will improve linkage between major corridors in southeast Houston, including four roadways on the National Highway System: I-610, US 90A — Alternate 90, I-45 and SH 288.”
“The State Highway 35 acknowledges the continued population growth in our city and our responsibility to provide robust infrastructure that can accommodate this growth,” said Houston Councilwoman Carolyn Evans-Shabazz. “It will serve to better connect major corridors in southeast Houston making it an invaluable artery in our city’s transportation network.”
The project is located in a busy area. It will cross main line BNSF and Union Pacific railroads near the roadway intersection of Mykawa Road, Long Drive and Griggs Road.
The project was designed by IDCUS Inc., a design consultant for TxDOT.
The triangular roadway intersection is complex, according to TxDOT, “due to at-grade rail crossings with these railroads. The project will provide access ramps immediately north of the triangular intersection as well as provide a grade separated route for north-south traffic.” CEG
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Mecalac Offers Telescopic Loader to Improve Stability, Mobility in Material Handling
Mecalac, a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of compact construction equipment for urban environments, offers the AT1050 telescopic wheel loader for the North American market.
The telescopic loader, part of the AT Series, balances the functionality of a rigid chassis front loader with the maneuverability of an articulated loader. The AT1050 also combines functions, such as material handling and loading, for the construction, landscaping, recycling and composting industries.
The AT1050 stands out in its class due to its unique blend of compactness and speed. The AT1050’s rigid chassis keeps the machine balanced by retaining its center of gravity — even during tight turns — and four-wheel steering ensures outstanding maneuverability when navigating work sites, according to the manufacturer.
Three steering modes enable the operator to use twowheel steer when travelling at up to 25 miles per hour, fourwheel steer for tight turns and crab steer for moving diagonally to get the AT1050 into position close to walls or obstacles. A rigid chassis also means that the unit loses no capacity while turning whereas a traditional articulating loader will reduce its capacity up to 30 percent while doing the same movement.
The AT1050 is steady, but also swift. Unlike typical telehandlers that need plenty of room to maneuver, the telescopic loader can make a single movement within a radius of 12 ft. 2 in., according to the manufacturer.
Typically, operators need to choose between a telehandler’s reach or a wheel loader’s ability to cut, move and grade materials. Jobs requiring both attributes may require both machines on an often-crowded job site. The AT1050 uses its innovative telescopic boom to perform both func-
tions — and more. Featuring Mecalac’s hydraulic quick coupler, the AT1050 can quickly switch between forks to a number of other accessories such as buckets, hydraulic grapples, sweepers or job-specific implements.
“Why choose between a telehandler and a wheel loader when you can have both, and more?” said Peter Bigwood, general manager of Mecalac North America. “By combining flexibility, stability and mobility, the AT1050 extends what our customers can do with just one compact machine on an ever-shrinking job site.”
The AT1050 delivers heavy-duty performance with a Tier IV Final 75-hp (55.4-kW) engine with a DOC emissions control system. This means that there is no DPF or DEF fluid to manage, boosting uptime while mitigating de-rates and engine issues relating to bypassed regeneration cycles or compromised DEF systems. This is crucial in industries where a unit will be used by multiple operators and down time means revenue lost.
Equipped with loading forks, the machine has a lifting height of up to 15 ft. 2 in. and reach of up to 9 ft. 9 in. This working range is paired with a superior lifting force of more than 3 tons at 6,305 lbs. The monoboom design offers a clear view of the work tool and the lifting kinematics combine the strength and breakout force of a loader and the reach of a telehandler. Expanding on this, the panoramic roof and large, tinted windows offer operators enhanced visibility of the work site.
“There is a good deal of thought that goes into Mecalac machines like the AT1050 to make them robust, simple to use and easy to maintain,” said Bigwood. “These qualities keep them working on site and earning money for our customers, which is why they are a must for several industries.”
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Volvo Construction Upgrades Engines in Two Popular Mid-Size Wheel Loaders
The L110H and L120H mid-size wheel loaders have become mainstays in the Volvo Construction Equipment lineup over the past decade due to their compatibility with a range of attachments and their productivity levels, ease of maintenance and superior operator comfort.
Now, these two workhorses have been given a comprehensive makeover that focuses on increased uptime and convenience for both operators and technicians.
The highlight of this upgrade is a new Volvo D8M 8-liter engine that offers 256 hp on the L110H and 272 hp on the L120H. Unlike its predecessor, the D8M engine automatically regenerates while working — a technology that’s been proven on the company’s larger wheel loaders.
The higher-resolution screen will display Load Assist applications like on-board weighing, operator coaching, tire pressure monitoring and more.
The engine also features a new electric pump for priming the fuel system, making the process quicker and more convenient than with the former manual pump. And when fuel gets to the engine, users can be confident that it is clean due to new captive fuel filters. These not only ensure good water separation but also help extend engine service intervals to 1,000 hours.
“I think every owner and operator will notice and appreciate the upgraded performance and efficiency,” said Chris Connolly, product manager — mid-size wheel loaders, Volvo CE. “They are popular models for a reason, and now they’re even better.”
Upgraded Electronics
The L110H and L120H wheel loaders feature an all-new ignition strategy designed to make operators’ lives easier. Just as in Volvo articulated haulers, the ignition key activates and powers the machine with no need to turn on the groundlevel main switch at the start of every shift. This functionality also removes the risk of the battery dying overnight when the main switch is accidentally left on.
The ignition change benefits technicians as well with the inclusion of a lockout-tagout (LOTO), making it easier to lock the battery disconnect switch in the off position and pre-
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These models will be the first Volvo medium wheel loaders to include the new-generation CoPilot tablet and on-board weighing as a standard feature. The larger, higher-resolution screen will display Load Assist applications like on-board weighing, operator coaching, tire pressure monitoring and more. The Co-Pilot also can connect with phones for hands-free calling and audio playback, and it includes high-definition camera feeds, warning sounds for safety, and radar detect and collision mitigation systems.
Operators can customize the home screen with their favorite apps and settings.
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The L110H and L120H wheel loaders still include the features and benefits that made them popular like superior fuel efficiency, torque parallel linkage and an adjustable engagement strategy for the lockup torque converter. That engagement strategy combined with Volvo’s exclusive Reverse By Braking makes up their OptiShift feature that is standard on both models. They support bucket sizes from 3.2 to 12.4 cu. yd.
Volvo’s advanced telematics system, ActiveCare Direct, also supports operator efficiency and productivity, while the Lifetime Frame and Structure Warranty provides extra peace of mind.
As a trusted rehandling choice, these loaders fit quarry and aggregate operations well and are advantageous in forestry and waste/recycling applications where on-board weighing comes in handy.
The updated models will continue to be built at Volvo’s North American headquarters in Shippensburg, Pa. They will be available this summer as part of the company’s comprehensive wheel loader lineup that ranges from the 4.5-ton L20 Electric all the way up to the 50-ton L350H.
(Photos courtesy of Volvo.)
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The 20-ton L110H and L120H sport new Volvo engines and upgraded electronics, plus a host of other features that support performance and uptime.
John Deere Launches New Mid-Size G-Tier Wheel Loader With Versatility
of the 444 G-Tier are similar to the previously introduced 544 and 644 G-Tier machines, but at a lower operating weight and smaller size.
John Deere has introduced the 444 G-Tier wheel loader as part of its performance tiering strategy, offering customers a model that provides reliability without the extras that they would find in a P-Tier or X-Tier machine.
The versatility and ruggedness of the 444 G-Tier are similar to the previously introduced 544 and 644 G-Tier machines, but at a lower operating weight and smaller size. This latest addition to the wheel loader lineup aims to cater to the segment of the construction market that values simplicity and reliability and serves as a response to the demand for more economically priced wheel loader options that don’t compromise on quality and durability, according to the manufacturer.
“Our customers are always seeking the perfect solutions to meet their needs, and the introduction of the 444 G-Tier was a direct response to the demand for reliable and more economical options within our lineup of wheel loaders,” said Drew Miller, global product manager, wheel loaders, John Deere. “This model not only comes in at an attractive price point, but it was also designed to perform and deliver the same durability and power customers expect from a John Deere machine.”
While offering a competitive price point, the 444 G-Tier still offers similar productivity as other models in its size class, including the 444 P-Tier wheel loader and industry leaders in its category. Among its standout features, the 444 G-Tier can be equipped with optional high-lift, expanding the reach of the machine. The optional debris package, which comes equipped with a centrifugal air precleaner and an auto reversing fan, helps reduce downtime by enabling the operator to stay up and running on the job without pausing to remove job site debris.
This model also boasts protective transmission and bottom guards, which are specifically designed to fend off debris and ensure the machine’s longevity.
The stacked cooling package, with the hinged door for
cleanout, can be set to automatically reverse at regular intervals, making for simplified maintenance. Additionally, operators will benefit from the ground-level access on the machine’s left side, making refills of major fluids, fuel and DEF straightforward and simple.
This loader also boasts clear visibility for both transmission and hydraulic sight gauges, enhancing access to important components when needed. Further enhancing its user-friendly design, there is dedicated right-side access to the machine’s engine, after-treatment systems and the cooling system.
With the operator’s ease of use and machine versatility at the forefront of its design, the 444 G-Tier is packed with familiar creature comforts. The cab, strategically crafted with ergonomic considerations, comes with adjustable controls, added floor storage space and a joystick with integrated forward, neutral, reverse controls, helping to ensure maximum comfort and ease during operation.
For those seeking an added touch of comfort, optional air-ride suspension seat and ride control features help elevate the operator experience on the job.
On the versatility front, the machine doesn’t fall short either. The 444 G-Tier can be equipped with a range of attachment options, from snow blades to grapples, ensuring adaptability across different tasks and applications. Lastly, the in-cab adjustable boom settings help streamline operations, especially when performing repetitive tasks.
The new 444 G-Tier wheel loader, as well as the full lineup of John Deere construction equipment, is backed by John Deere and its renowned network of dealers. Also helping to keep the job running smoothly, the 444 G-Tier features JDLink in base, which enables access to service advisor remote and expert alerts, as well as support from trained technicians and access to replacement parts when needed.
For more information, visit www.deere.com.
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The versatility and ruggedness
New Holland Expands Compact Wheel Loader Lineup, Adds Three Models
The New Holland Construction compact wheel loader (CWL) portfolio is growing.
Three new, advanced C series models — the W60C, W70C and W80C LR — lead the 2024 expansion of the CWL lineup. These models have been engineered to elevate efficiency, productivity and comfort for operators and owners, regardless of the job site or task, according to the manufacturer.
“The development of these advanced CWL models was driven by our goal to enhance the operator and owner experience and the need to put more options with more versatility in their hands,” said Dan Kakareka, product manager of New Holland Construction North America.
“What’s also evident with the three new models is how they provide exceptional stability, enabling operators to handle larger loads with ease, maneuver confidently in challenging conditions and enjoy smoother travel, even on rough terrain.”
Next Gen of Compact Wheel Loaders
With three new models joining the New Holland Construction CWL portfolio, each model delivers a distinct need for the market.
The W60C shares the same robust frame as the W50C but with enhanced horsepower to elevate output. Notable upgrades to horsepower and the Z-Bar boom design tailor the W60C for applications such as landscaping, material handling, snow removal and more.
Customers can expect the W70C to tackle the same jobs as the W60C but with more horsepower, speed and performance. With a lighter operating weight of 12,000 lbs. and 74 hp, this model is ideal for a wide range of tasks and a variety of markets, including light construction, landscaping, contracting and municipalities.
Designed for the agricultural market, the W80C LR model is a high-speed option that employs a lift capacity of 10,600 lbs. and an operating weight of 13,000 lbs. The W80C LR is optimized for tasks like loading feed into total mixed ration mixers or stacking bales in barns.
Elevating Operator Experience
Operator comfort, safety and experience are paramount to maintaining productivity. The W60C, W70C and W80C LR offer new features geared toward improved comfort and ease of operation. Updates like a new spacious ROPS/FOPS-certified cab with advanced climate control options and a fully sealed, pressurized cab to minimize noise and keep out dust help create a conducive work environment for the operator.
Technology advancements are another area where owners and operators will see significant changes as they relate to the operating experience and efficiency of these CWLs.
New Holland FleetForce Telematics comes as a factory-fit addition on all the new models with a free five-year subscription. This allows fleet owners to make better use of their machine data and gain valuable insights into machine performance, fuel efficiency and ROI.
FleetForce Telematics also helps owners make positive changes to their fleet management and how their crews work, as well as enhances the complete value of the equipment in the long term.
Other key technological features include:
• Automated Boom Control: Allows operator to set return to dig, return to travel and height control from within the cab, reducing operator fatigue during repetitive loading operations.
• Creep Functionality: Simplifies the use of creep mode, ideal for operations requiring low vehicle speeds and high hydraulic power, such as operating a snowblower.
• Cruise Control: Enables setting a speed for long-distance travel and adjusting speeds on the joystick for added convenience.
• New Smart Mode: Enhances fuel efficiency and reduces road noise during machine travel and operation.
• Auto Ride Control Option: Ensures a comfortable ride on uneven, rough ground when moving material from stockpiles to trucks or around job sites, minimizing load spillage and wear and tear.
• Screen and Panel: Incorporates a new 7-inch monitor and a multifunctional panel to streamline the operation of both new and existing features for improved ease of use.
Less Shop Time, Less Downtime, More Go Time
Durability and driving down maintenance requirements to keep machines running longer are key focuses of the growing New Holland Construction portfolio. These attributes are exemplified by the three new CWLs, which are powered by a 4-cylinder, 3.4L FPT Industrial F5H engine, meeting Tier IV final emission standards. The engine includes CEGR and DOC that help minimize maintenance and cost for operators and owners, allowing them to focus more on the work ahead instead of being parked in the shop.
With these new models, New Holland Construction has eliminated the need for a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), which significantly reduces the required downtime associated with regeneration and costly filter replacements.
Greater Versatility, More Onsite Efficiency
Machine use flexibility is an essential element of New Holland Construction CWLs. The three new models deliver on this promise, from the attachments to the nimbleness of the machines.
The exterior design of all three models is built to make the machines compatible with more than 250 attachments. For more information, visit construction.newholland.com.
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The W70C tackles the same jobs as the W60C but with more horsepower, speed and performance.
THE DOER’S DREAM
Loved for the features. Trusted for the performance.
Hyundai wheel loaders have the power and performance, not to mention top-notch interiors, accurate onboard weighing system, industry proven drivetrain durability, clear sightlines, and handy tech that make life on the jobsite easier. So you can do more without feeling it. No wonder so many first-time Hyundai users become longtime fans.
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Caterpillar Donates $500,000 to AED Foundation’s Vision 2025
Caterpillar Inc. announced a $500,000 donation to the Associated Equipment Distributors Foundation (AEDF) in support of AEDF’s Vision 2025 Campaign.
The campaign is designed to address the technician shortage within the equipment distribution industry. It also is focused on strengthening the industry’s future by improving programs offered to students across U.S. high schools and technical schools considered underserved in the technical skills space.
AEDF’s recent skills assessment of the gap in the North American market for technician labor shows an anticipated 73,500 heavy equipment technician positions will be needed over the next five years.
“Caterpillar understands the importance of closing the skills gap in today’s labor market and is focused on helping build solutions,” said Asha Varghese, Caterpillar Inc. Corporate Social Responsibility leader. “We believe in supporting AEDF in its Vision 2025 Campaign to make a difference in addressing the critical skills gap and supporting solutions for greater workforce readiness.”
Vision 2025 is designed to bring skillsbased programs back to high schools to help enable career success for all learning and
career pathways. Through AEDF’s Vision 2025 Campaign, the AED Foundation has positively impacted thousands of students across the United States and Canada. The initiative is focused on recognizing at least 200 high school programs as AED Foundation Recognized High Schools, as well as accrediting a minimum of 120 college programs by 2027 to help allow for meaningful job placements for their students.
By hitting these benchmarks, the Vision 2025 Campaign is expected to create a strong pipeline of talent that could generate an additional:
• 10,000 skilled technicians entering the workforce.
• 5,000 AEDF certified technicians.
• 500 AEDF certified managers.
“The AED Foundation is grateful for Caterpillar’s leadership and investment in our Vision 2025 campaign,” said AED Foundation President Emeritus Bob Henderson. “Caterpillar’s support, in conjunction with nearly 75 other investors, brings our Vision 2025 campaign to over $7 million. These investments provide the Foundation the sustainability needed to continue to be the heavy equipment industry’s leader in workforce development.”
ABC: Construction Input Prices Fall for First Time Since Dec.
Construction input prices decreased 0.9 percent in May compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released June 13. Nonresidential construction input prices decreased 0.8 percent for the month.
Overall construction input prices are 2.1 percent higher than a year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are 2.2 percent higher. Prices decreased in 2 of the 3 energy subcategories last month. Crude petroleum prices were down 8.7 percent, while unprocessed energy materials prices decreased 6.6 percent. Natural gas prices were up by 1.7 percent.
“For contractors, this data provides excellent news along two fronts,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu.
“First, construction input prices fell for the first time since December and, despite rising somewhat sharply over the first four months of 2024, are up just 2.1 percent year over year. Second, the Producer Price Index’s economywide measure of final demand prices fell in May. This, along with yester-
“For contractors, this data provides excellent news along two fronts.”
Anirban Basu Associated Builders and Contractors
day’s cooler than expected Consumer Price Index data, signals slowing inflation and that the Federal Reserve may begin to cut rates sooner than expected.
“With contractor confidence regarding profit margins at the lowest level in seven months according to ABC’s Construction Confidence Index, falling materials prices and the prospect of lower interest rates in 2024 are welcome developments for the construction industry.”
For more information, visit abc.org/economics.
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Caterpillar Vice President of Distribution Jay Walton (R) presents a check to Associated Equipment Distributors EVP and COO Bob Henderson for $500,000 to the Associated Equipment Distributors Foundation.
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WANTED (OK): INTERNATIONAL H100C WHEEL LOADER - I HAVE A 1978 GREEN ARMY HUFF MODEL#H100C WHEEL LOADER VIN#IH2073. LOOKING FOR A COMPLETE 6 CYLINDER TURBO DIESEL INTERNATIONAL ENGINE DT466. EMAIL: CELMORE@RONSPBS.COM PHONE: 918-385-1623
WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 420D BACKHOE LOADERS – WE ARE LOOKING TO BUY FOR THE FOLLOWING BACKHOES: CASE (580K, L, M, SK, SL) CAT (416, 420 C/D/E/F), DEERE (310E, G, SE) AND JCB (214 SERIES 3). EMAIL: EQUIPMENTDESTINY@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +1 832-244-1897
WANTED (US): HITACHI EXCAVATORS, MODELS EX 400 AND EX 450. EMAIL: AHMED@IUKANDCO.COM
WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 340 EXCAVATORS - NEED TO LOCATE CAT EXCAVATORS 320, 330, 345, 365, 385, AND 390. EMAIL: EDDIE.SIDDIQUI3@GMAIL.COM
WANTED (WORLDWIDE): VOLVO EXCAVATORS - LOOKING TO BUY USED VOLVO 480DL EXCAVATORS. EMAIL: USEDEQUIPMENT STRADINGLLC@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +1-281-694-5478
WANTED (MI): WACKER NEUSON WL30 WHEEL LOADERS - LOOKING FOR ANY WHEEL LOADERS IN MICHIGAN UNDER 10,000 POUNDS & LESS THAN $15,000 EMAIL: CRAIGBERENS944@GMAIL.COM PHONE: 616-813-3642
WANTED (US): HITACHI ZX200-E EXCAVATOR.
EMAIL: IUKANDCO@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923331234598
WANTED (US): LOOKING FOR MULITIPLE UNITS OF CATERPILLAR D7G CRAWLER DOZERS IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION.
EMAIL: ILYAS.MTCPK@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923322489350
WANTED (US): HITACHI EXCAVATORS – NEED TO PURCHASE HITACHI EXCAVATOR EX-400, EX-450, AND EX 270. IF ANY OF THEM AVAILABLE DO LET ME KNOW. THANKS IN ADVANCE. EMAIL: NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM PHONE: 281-694-5478
WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 926E WHEEL LOADERS; LOOKING TO BUY CAT 936, 926 & 916. IF ANY OF THEM AVAILABLE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. THANKS. EMAIL: EDDIE.SIDDIQUI3@GMAIL.COM
WANTED: INTERNATIONAL
ALEX LYON & SON AUCTIONEERS
www.lyonauction.com
315-633-2944
• Online
July 1 - 14, 2024
For: Very Large Rental Return Auction
• Online July 16 - 26, 2024
For: Retirement/Liquidation of Glass Company, Trucks, Machines, etc
• Oswego, NY
Sat., July 20, 2024
For: Retirement Auction Welding & Fabrication Business
• Corpus Christi, TX
Wed., July 24, 2024
For: One Owner Completion Auction
• Houston, TX
Thurs., July 25, 2024
For: Late Model Rental Fleet Construction Equipment Auction
RITCHIE BROS. AUCTIONEERS
www.rbauction.com
402-421-3631
• Fort Worth, TX
July 16 – 18, 2024
• Rocky Mountain Regional Event
July 31 – August 1, 2024
• Tipton, CA
August 8, 2024
ABSOLUTE AUCTION & REALTY, INC.
www.AARauctions.com
800-243-0061
• Online
May 1 – December 31, 2024
For: Vehicles, Equipment & Government Auctions
• Online
Ends July 17, 2024
For: 2013 Flatbed Utility Trailer Auction
AUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL
www.auctionsinternational.com
800-536-1401
• Online
July 3 - 26, 2024
For: Online Auctions Closing Daily!
Auctioneers websites for details
Coming Auctions
To view our complete list of upcoming auctions visit our Auction Calendar at www.constructionequipmentguide.com
BAR NONE AUCTION
www.barnoneauction.com
866-372-1700
• Online
Fri., July 26, 2024
For: Woodburn OR Heavy Equipment Auction
BIDADOO AUCTIONS
www.bidadoo.com
1-877-BIDADOO
• Online
July 16, 2024
• Online
July 23, 2024
BIG IRON AUCTIONS
www.bigiron.com
800-937-3558
• Online
July 17, 2024
• Online
July 24, 2024
BRIGHT STAR AUCTIONS
www.brightstarauctions.com
574-825-0704
• Online
Ends July 15, 2024
For: Timber Hollow Sawmill Auction
• Online
Wed., July 17, 2024
For: AJD Forest Products –Sawmill Equipment
• Mio, MI
Thurs., July 18, 2024
For: Bissland Enterprises –Mechanic Shop Liquidation
DEANCO AUCTIONS
www.deancoauction.com
MS: 601-656-9768
AL: 334-693-2540
• Philadelphia, MS July 24 - 25, 2024
For: Huge 2-Day Construction Equipment & Truck Public Auction
HUNYADY AUCTION COMPANY
www.hunyady.com
800-233-6898
• Virtual, Live
Wed., July 24, 2024
For: Absolute Auction: Trees In Travel LLC
INTEGRITY SALES & AUCTION
www.integritysales.com
715-443-5000
• Merrill, WI
August 1 - 5, 2024
For: Annual Summer Heavy Equipment Auction
I.R.A.Y. AUCTION
www.iraymn.com
320-968-7230
• Online
Wed., August 7, 2024
For: Heavy Equipment, Truck & Trailer Auction
IRON AUCTION GROUP
www.ironauctiongroup.com
864-546-1216
• Princeton, WV
Thurs., July 18, 2024
For: Eastern Vault/American Block Bankruptcy Auction
IRONPEDDLERS
www.ironpeddlers.com
704-289-8591
• Monroe, NC
Sat., July 27, 2024
For: Heavy Equipment Consignment Auction
J.J. KANE AUCTIONEERS
www.jjkane.com
855-GO2-KANE
• Online
July 16 - 17, 2024
For: Northeast Region 2-Day Timed Auction
• Online
July 23 - 24, 2024
For: Western Region 2-Day Timed Auction
• Online
Tues., July 30, 2024
For: Dixon, CA Auction Event
• Online
July 30 - 31, 2024
For: Southern Region 2-Day Timed Auction
J. STOUT AUCTIONS
www.jstoutauction.com
888-897-8864
• Online
Thurs., July 25, 2024
For: Live Streaming Auction
JEFF MARTIN AUCTIONEERS, INC.
www.jeffmartinauctioneers.com
601-450-6200
• Online
July 10 - 16, 2024
For: National Construction, Ag & Transportation Auction
• Brooklyn, MS
Fri., July 19, 2024
For: Summer Construction & Transportation Public Auction
• Glencoe, MN
Tues., July 23, 2024
For: Upper MW Summer Construction Equipment & Truck Auction
• Stanton, TX
Thurs., July 25, 2024
For: Permian Basin Unreserved Public Auction
• Pelzer, SC
Tues., July 30, 2024
For: East Coast Construction & Transportation Auction
PURPLE WAVE AUCTION
www.purplewave.com
866-608-9283
• Online
Tues., July 16, 2024
For: Government Auction
• Online
Wed., July 17, 2024
For: Ag Equipment Auction
• Online
Thurs., July 18, 2024
For: Truck & Trailer Auction
• Online
Wed., July 24, 2024
For: Vehicles & Equipment Auction
• Online
Thurs., July 25, 2024
For: Construction Equipment Auction
• Online
Tues., July 30, 2024
For: Government Auction
ROWLEY AUCTION
www.rowleyauctions.com
810-724-4035
• Online
July 3 - 18, 2024
For: Inventory Surplus Online Auction
RTI AUCTIONS
www.rtiauctions.com
585-243-1563
• Online
July 16 - 23, 2024
For: July NetAuction: Edition 2
SALES AUCTION COMPANY, LLC
www.salesauctioncompany.com 860-627-7506
• Online
Fri., October 25, 2024
For: 15th Annual Fall Sale
• Windsor Locks, CT Sat., October 26, 2024 For: 15th Annual Fall Sale
SHETRON AUCTION & EQUIPMENT LLC www.shetronequipment.com 717-532-8828
• Shippensburg, PA Wed., July 31, 2024
For: Construction & Farm Equipment Auction
VANTAGE AUCTIONS www.vantageauctions.com 951-228-9040
• Lake Elsinore, CA Sat., July 20, 2024
For: Monthly Heavy Construction, Truck & Trailer Auction
WESTERN CONSTRUCTION AUCTIONS INC. www.wca-online.com 866-731-7760
• Online
Fri., July 19, 2024
For: Public Liquidation: Eagle Trucking & Crane Services, Inc.
YODER & FREY HEAVY EQUIPMENT AUCTIONS www.yoderandfrey.com 419-865-3990
• Geneva, OH
Fri., July 26, 2024
For: C.I.R Inc Retirement Dispersal Sale
EH6923
Digital Twins Provide Real-Time Views of Critical Info
Data-centric digital workflows can streamline activities and deliver insights for better decision making. That’s where digital twins come in.
They’re “realistic, dynamic digital representations of physical assets, processes or systems,” according to Mass Transit magazine.
Data generated by cloud services, the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have created interest in digital twins.
The industry wants to know how the technology can transform the way infrastructure is planned, developed, built and operated, according to Mass Transit.
Tapping Infrastructure Intelligence
The technology, used by NASA since the 1960s, continuously updates in near-real time. Data sources include surveys, inspections and IoT-connected sensors. Digital twins represent state, condition, location and performance.
Steve Cockerell is industry marketing director for transportation of Bentley Systems. He discussed the capabilities digital twins offer.
“They provide real-time views of critical information in the built world,” he said.
Digital twins offer insights that improve the way we envision, construct, operate and maintain these systems, said Cockerell.
The “ability to visualize assets, check status, optimize performance and predict failure through digital twin technologies” is critical to the process.
It “provides the visibility and insight needed to let data drive better decisions,” Cockerell added. “It is the data in digital twins that are the foundation for infrastructure intelligence.”
Cockerell, a highway designer himself, found in Denver, Colo., a scaled approach to bridge management using digital technology. There, a bridge asset manager worked with an infrastructure technology provider to form a digital twin to tackle bridge inspection and maintenance.
Courtney Shepard, bridge manager, is responsible for 630 Denver bridges. John Barone leverages technology for clients of engineering consultant Stantec.
Cockerell described how the two embraced going digital to scale the basis for a digital twin that encompassed an array of assets.
“Both wanted to go beyond simply visualizing an area’s real-world context to include IoT-connected devices that produce continual data into real-world conditions,” he said.
They chose Highland Bridge as a starting point for gathering data that would help operations and maintenance teams improve decision-making. Connecting pedestrians in the Highland neighborhood to downtown Denver, the span crosses Interstate 25, rail lines and the South Platte River.
Shepard and her team were most concerned about bridge vibrations. Stantec installed sensors with accelerometers and tilt meters to capture dynamic movement.
With sensors secured into place, Bentley’s IoT technology was used to bring together data in one location, said Cockerell. Sensors now provide daily data on Highland Bridge’s performance and can send alerts to the team if movement exceeds specific parameters.
“This digital twin means that at any given time, the city and county of Denver knows the current state of the bridge,” he said. This knowledge, in turn, helps the agency
“target specific maintenance and avoid the need for extended shutdowns.”
Transforming Stakeholder Workflows
Captured and stored data needs to be shared by all stakeholders. And viewers need easily analyzed context to provide insight and inform decisions.
That’s where intelligence — artificial and machine — have a big impact, said Cockerell.
“Automated analytics will have an important role in making sure the right data is visible in the right application,” he said.
He added generative AI (GenAI) learns the patterns and structure of existing data to generate new with similar characteristics. And GenAI “has the biggest potential to transform workflows” for infrastructure, he said.
In Minnesota, the department of transportation launched a rehab of the historic Roberts Street Bridge across the Mississippi River.
The undertaking required a pre-project inspection to assess structural deterioration. The detailed inspection involved collecting information traditional methods and software programs could not accommodate, said Cockerell.
Collins Engineers turned to AI-powered digital twins to supplement conventional workflows. The firm utilized drones to collect data on the historic structure and processed it through a digital program to create a digital twin of the bridge. The detailed data was then uploaded using digital technology and engineers used AI to detect defects so inspectors could pre-inspect the bridge in the office.
The ability to capture info in the digital twin saved the time and expense involved in a field inspection.
“In addition to the increased ease and speed of data collection and analysis, this digitally enabled workflow also delivered quality improvements,” said Cockerell.
This in turn allowed senior engineers to perform a quality review of the inspection data directly in the digital twin. Leveraging digital twins through Bentley’s bridge monitoring solution meant that the data could be shared with the entire team. It was possible because of the technology’s centralized inspection, inventory and testing information.
“The team expects to see a minimum of 20 percent in construction savings,” Cockerell said.
He attributes the savings to improvements in the quality of data collected and better decisions enabled through digital twin workflows.
Resilience, Sustainability for the Future
It’s proven that a digital twin system also can help to support operations and maintenance activities. In fact, AI services have been combined with computer vision to build a machine learning model that can identify maintenance issues across roadways.
“Replacing costly and often slow manual data collection workflows, it can detect anything from potholes to traffic light outages, vegetation conditions,” said Cockerell. He added the method also can detect other safety issues, including the location of active work zones.
Combining the computer vision technology with digital twin, Bentley makes it possible to integrate engineering and simulation models. The result for owner-operators is improve awareness and timely mitigation of road conditions.
The incorporation of AI services within mobility digital twin offerings means deeper asset analytics to help owners solve their roadway system challenges.
“There are many commonalities across these innovative projects,” said Cockerell, whether it’s bridge inspection, transit design or roadway maintenance. “Principally though … it is clear that, as an industry, we must take advantage of the huge opportunity digital technology and transformation offers.”
He believes visibility and timely access to trusted data is critical to success. Digital twins’ ability to drive data-based decisions is a key tool in the process.
Technology Redefining E&C Partnerships
Technology has become a key component in engineering and construction firms’ future planning. Contractors are seeing the value in leveraging digital technology and adopting new systems such as GenAI.
Deloitte AI Institute labels GenAI as a subset of AI in which “machines create new content in the form of text, code, voice, images, videos, processes…”
The firm sees industry leaders prioritizing technology investments with a goal of efficiency improvements to mitigate workforce, cost and supply challenges.
“The rise of GenAI could mark a pivotal moment in the industry’s digital transformation, building on the momentum gained during the pandemic,” said the company.
The technology’s potential for enhancing efficiencies is attracting both E&C and construction technology companies.
Both sectors are exploring solutions to scale the technology to their business needs.
Deloitte surveyed corporate COOs and found that 55 percent believe the main barrier to creating business value with AI is “identifying the right use cases.”
The firm found that E&C firms are concerned about cyber risk, data security and lack of trust.
“Developing comprehensive risk mitigation strategies can help address concerns as companies explore generative AI applications,” said the company.
While exploring the applicability of GenAI, companies can move forward with other AI and emerging technologies, such as digital twin, to realize value.
“With … digital technologies already in place, drones and autonomous guided vehicles could be used in a range of scenarios at construction sites,” said Deloitte.
The technology is already being used in site inspection and monitoring, as well as task optimization in material delivery, surveying and installations.
“These emerging technologies … can improve profit margins, foster stronger partnerships,” said Deloitte.
They also can help build relationships between stakeholders and functional departments and improve integrated project delivery.
E&C firms can leverage technology for higher-level opportunities, including new services or business models that may not have seemed practical in the past.
“It is important to recognize that these technologies depend on human intelligence and oversight,” cautioned Deloitte. “Regardless of advancements in construction technology … a human-in-the-loop concept requires the involvement of highly skilled individuals.”
Qualified staff must carry out tasks such as fact-checking, in-depth analysis and understanding the complex details needed for each construction process.
This technology will grow “with increasing velocity, ultimately becoming a key tool in the working lives of engineers the world over.” 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 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, Sept 4, 2024 (1:00 PM) – Monday, Sept 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
MICHIGAN AGGREGATES ASSOCIATION (MAA)
MAA 2024 Summer Conference
Dates: July 18 - 21, 2024
Place: Boyne Mountain
One Boyne Mountain Rd, Boyne Falls, MI 49713
Join us at Boyne Highlands Resort in Boyne Falls on July 18 – 21, 2024.
This year’s conference promises educational sessions, networking opportunities, and informative committee updates. All networking events are tailored for family fun!
THURSDAY, JULY 18 -
2:00 PM – MAA Board Meeting
6:00 PM to 8:30 PM – Welcome Reception
FRIDAY, JULY 197:00 AM – MAA Membership Breakfast
8:30 AM to 10:30 AM – Membership Meeting Lunch On Your Own!
AFTERNOON NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES include:
MAA Annual Golf Outing at “The Monument” Explore Boyne Mountain on Own Floral Arranging Workshop & Mimosa Bar
AFTERNOON/EVENING NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES include:
Children’s Program & Dinner Party
Live Music Performance
2nd MAA Speed Corn Hole Tournament
Hemlock Lawn Reception
DINNER
MAA Campfire
SATURDAY, JULY 20Breakfast On Your Own!
MAA Committee Updates
MAA Cookout
MAA Skybridge Walk Paintball Competition
SUNDAY, JULY 21Breakfast On Your Own!
DEPART!
THANK YOU for our 2024 YEARLONG SPONSORS!
The Michigan Aggregates Association (MAA) is a non-profit trade organization founded in 1960 by a group of conscientious and environmentally concerned aggregate producers to protect and promote the interests, growth and welfare of the Michigan Aggregates Industry.
For more information on The Michigan Aggregates Association (MAA) and to learn more about the MAA 2024 Summer Conference, contact: Michigan Aggregates Association
2937 Atrium, Suite 201, Okemos, MI 48864
Telephone: 517/381-1732
OHIO AGGREGATES & INDUSTRIAL MINERALS ASSOCIATION
OHIO MINING & MINERAL EDUCATION PROGRAM (OMMEP)
OMMEP 2024 GOLF OUTING
Register Now For the 2024 OMMEP GOLF OUTING!
DATE: Monday, July 22, 2024
Place: New Albany Country Club
One Club Lane
New Albany, OH 43054
Phone: 614/939-8500
Website: www.nacc.com
10:00 AM – Shotgun Start, Scramble Format, Team Prizes, Individual Prizes, WIN A TRUCK! HOLE-In-ONE additional prize opportunities, Special Putting Event, Mulligans will be made available, 50/50 Raffle, Non-metallic spikes are MANDATORY!
All participants require proper attire, NO JEANS!
For more information, contact Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association (OAIMA)
Toll Free: 1/800-OH.ROCKS Phone: 614/428-7954
Fax: 614/428-7919
Indiana Mineral Aggregates Association (IMAA)
2024 SUMMER MEETING REGISTRATION is OPEN!
IMAA & IRMCA JOINT SUMMER MEETING
DATES: JULY 29 – 31, 2024
CINCINNATI, OHIO
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR THE SUMMER MEETING!
Join IMAA and IRMCA for an unforgettable SUMMER MEETING in Vibrant Cincinnati from July 29 – 31!
This event promises a perfect blend of education and networking, offering you invaluable insights and connections within the industry! Highlights include a thrilling baseball game featuring the Cincinnati Reds vs. the Chicago Cubs, a picturesque riverboat dinner cruise down the Ohio River, and an exclusive industry tour.
Do not miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and experience the best of Cincinnati!
Hotel Information: BOOK YOUR ROOM!
Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, 35 West Fifth Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Hotel Phone: 513/421-9100
Support the Summer Meeting!
Become a Sponsor!
Registration Deadline is Friday, July 19th!
For more information on the IMAA 2024 Summer Meeting, contact Indiana Mineral Aggregates Association, 11711 N. College Avenue, Ste. 180, Carmel, IN 46032. Phone: 317/580-9100
CLEVELAND CRANE & SHOVEL SALES, INC.
2024 14th Annual Golf Outing and Dinner
DATES: SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 2024
TIME: 11:00 AM Registration 12:00 PM Shotgun Start
PLACE: Fowler’s Mill Golf Course 13095 Rock haven Road Chesterland, OH 44026
Description: $100 per GOLFER! Sponsorship (Beverage Cart, Hole, Contest) Opportunities Available!
Ticket includes 18 holes of golf with a cart, 1 mulligan per golfer, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks and Prizes! Dinner Only: $40, Dinner should begin approximately at 5:00 PM. All are welcome to join us! Prizes: Top three (3) teams, door prizes, cash & Bourbon raffle! Individual Contests!
Please make checks payable to: Cleveland Crane & Shovel Sales, Inc.
Mail to 26781 Cannon Road, Bedford Heights, OH 44146
Email: Stacy@craneandshovel.net
Forms/RSVP/Payment Deadline: July 19, 2024
For more information: Toll Free: 800/362-8494
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 800/827-8007 www.ideaggroup.com
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