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Capital Reopens Collapsed I-80 Span in 24 Hours →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Holidays wreak havoc on the highways of Nebraska. Just ask Les O’Donnell, spokesman for District 6 of the Cornhuskers’ State Department of Roads. Last Fourth of July, torrential rains washed out the approaches to two bridges on Interstate 80, closing the nation’s busiest highway for a week while repairs were made. Last week, a bridge over Interstate 80 near Big Springs collapsed when a semi-trailer slammed into it, killing the driver. Click for more...

Palmetto Digs Into Florence, SC, Widening Job →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Since the first of the year, Palmetto Paving has been trying to push forward with a road-widening project in Florence, SC. Unfortunately, Mother Nature has been pushing back. “It’s been the wettest winter in 10 years,” chuckled Project Manager Carl Rabon. “With so much drought in recent years, people forget what a real winter is like.” “Our only holdup on this project has been the weather,” lamented Tige Howie, Palmetto’s self-proclaimed “hand-shaker” in charge of overseeing aspects of the project ranging from purchase orders and suppliers to vendors and media. Click for more...

Giles & Ransome Touts Cat Certified Operator Training →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Today’s construction equipment has changed and Giles & Ransome is committed to offering its customers the benefit of training. Training can increase employee satisfaction while increasing safety and productivity. Research and development have led to technological advancements in the design aspects of earthmoving equipment. Special attention goes toward finding ways to make machines more productive. Production studies are common on large earthmoving projects. Click for more...

Dealers Race to Inspect Daewoo Iron, Joe Gibbs Facility →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Dealers and race fans had an opportunity in late February to not only check out a presentation of the 2003 Daewoo excavator models, but also to tour Joe Gibbs Racing Headquarters in North Carolina. After a welcome and meeting topic outline from Tim O’ Malley, and an introduction and presentation from Joe Gibbs, guests were given Daewoo’s 2002 results and the company’s 2003 agenda. In mid-morning, attendees were introduced to the new Daewoo excavator and wheel loader Solar V Series models for 2003, which include the 210 WV, 180 WV and 140 WV wheel loaders and the 470 LCV, 420LCV, 340 LCV, 300 LCV, 255 LCV, 225 LCV, 175 LCV and 55 VP excavators. Click for more...

Morbark, Bay Mulch Clean Up on Tampa Bay-Area Clearing Projects →

From Construction Equipment Guide... When a surprise burning ban forced Tom Kirkland to haul away and pay to dispose of green waste material that he had cleared from a large building site after including burning in his site preparation bid, he said, “There’s got to be a better way to make a living.” With the help of a supportive grinding equipment manufacturer plus his own dedication to uninterrupted production, Kirkland shifted his site preparation business to landclearing and grinding. Click for more...

John Deere, Timberjack Take Customers Into the Woods →

Eight Southeast John Deere dealers (known as Team South) hosted a two-day extravaganza for more than 900 logging customers on April 11 and 12 in Charlotte, NC. Guests arrived Friday, April 11 and were treated to dinner and entertainment. A “Log a Load for Kids” raffle also was held. On Saturday, breakfast and industry presentations were held at the Cabarrus Arena. There, several Timberjack and John Deere machines were on display. Click for more...

CEG Rocks Cleveland Contractors With 2003 ’Greatest Show in Dirt’ →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The first really beautiful spring weekend in Cleveland proved to be a good one for Construction Equipment Guide’s Cleveland Construction Expo II. Held at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds on Friday and Saturday, April 11 and 12, with more than 50 indoor and outdoor static displays plus almost 20 acres of outdoor demonstration areas, the Cleveland Expo provided something for everyone looking to enhance their equipment inventory or find out more information on a new technology. Click for more...

Palmetto Forges Ahead on Florence, SC, Widening Project →

L.B. Smith Delivers First Volvo BL 70 to Renda Roads →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Ernesto Renda, owner and president of Renda Roads, said that he always likes to try new things. Recently he was spotted trying something new again. During ConExpo/ConAGG 2002, Renda Roads, a paving and milling contractor based in Whitehouse, NJ, placed the first signed order for the new Volvo BL 70 backhoe loader. And on April 9, it arrived at L.B. Smith, in Somerville, NJ, marking the first retail sale of this machine in North America. Click for more...

Harms ’Quick-Times’ Jersey Interchange Job →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Fresh from finishing ahead of schedule on two other giant bridge and viaduct jobs, George Harms Construction Co. Inc., Howell, NJ, has been moving ahead full-steam on another “need-it-done-yesterday” project — a $53-million rehabilitation and construction of a new interchange of Routes 1, 130 and 171 (Georges Road) in North Brunswick, NJ, for the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT). The job includes 1 mi. Click for more...

Contractors Weather Harsh Conditions on NC’s Route 49 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The unusually harsh winter has hindered the excavation of approximately 110,000 cu. yds. (84,101 cu m) of granite along a portion of the State Route 49 widening project in Cabarrus County, NC. The drilling and blasting work is being done by Mid-South Drilling Inc. and the material is being removed and placed in a controlled fill by Davie Grading Inc. The companies, both based in Mocksville, NC, began working on the project in September 2002, and expect to complete the job in June. Click for more...

Crews Transform Birmingham Mall Into Vestavia Center →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Developers with AIG Baker have recently transformed an outdated Birmingham, AL, mall into an open-air shopping center that includes a new theater, a Publix supermarket and space for numerous retail shops and restaurants. Construction on Vestavia Hills City Center began in 2001 and was recently completed on schedule. Described as having an updated “main street” feel, the new mall features plenty of glass, fountains, meticulous landscaping and a light color palette. Click for more...

Rankin Construction Obliterates Expenses With Bodine Pulverizer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... One of the tricks of wily survivors in the construction industry is to be forever on the lookout for ways to economize operations, while maintaining service and quality. Rankin Construction Inc., located outside Buffalo, NY, in business for 25 years, recently discovered a new way to cut costs and generate revenue. The company added a Bodine concrete pulverizer to its fleet. Rankin, a sewer, water and road contractor, was founded as D.L. Click for more...

J. A. Taddei, Furnival Solve School Expansion Equation →

A $9-million, multi-phase construction project to expand Pennridge High School is under way in Perkasie, PA. General contractor J.A. Taddei, of King of Prussia, PA, is confident in the success of the three-year project due to the company’s highly organized planning and coordination, the training and knowledge of its employees and its long-time relationship with equipment dealer, Furnival Machinery Company, of Hatfield, PA. J.A. Click for more...

Noad Makes Room for New Shaw’s in New Fairfield →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The rundown corner of Route 37 and 39 in New Fairfield, CT, is getting a completely new facelift with the help of R.V. Noad Construction Inc., of the neighboring town of Litchfield. This busy intersection used to be the location of the nationally recognized Candlewood Playhouse, Grand Union and approximately six small retail and service establishments. As the businesses and cultural center faltered and closed, the buildings were boarded up and marked for “no trespassing.” With the continued expansion of Fairfield County, the position of this vacant land became all the more viable for a prosperous retail center. Click for more...

Countdown to Cleveland Expo Begins →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The time is drawing near for CEG Productions “Greatest Show in Dirt,” set to hit the Cleveland area in a few weeks, offering contractors the latest in products and services as well as an extensive demonstration area and the ever-popular backhoe and skid steer rodeos. After the huge success of CEG’s recent Philadelphia Construction Expo, which drew record crowds, the Cleveland Construction Expo will be held Friday April 11 and Saturday April 12 at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Berea. Click for more...

ZX200LC/Shinn Combo Reduces Tree to Chips in Seconds →

From Construction Equipment Guide... When contractor David Bonheimer found himself in the market for a machine rugged enough to withstand the rigors of his land-clearing business, the Hitachi ZX200LC Zaxis excavator from J.W. Burress was clearly a standout. The owner of Southern Clearing Inc. in Matthews, NC, knew he needed a machine combining high productivity with ease of use and flexibility. He found what he was looking for in the ZX200LC equipped with the Shinn cutting system, a specialized land-clearing attachment. Although Bonheimer also owns Komatsu and Cat machines, the Hitachi ZX200LC/Shinn combo has proven a sound choice for the types of jobs he specializes in. “We use it for right-of-way clearing throughout the Southeast — projects such as water, sewer, natural gas, electric tower distribution — that type of thing. Click for more...

Charles Town Bets $70M on Racing, Slots Expansion Job →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Charles Town Races & Slots is growing. A $70-million expansion project is well under way at the gaming area in Charles Town, WV, according to CEO James Buchanan. “We started construction in the beginning of November 2001, and we hope to end sometime next summer,” Buchanan said. “The project entails about 75,000 square feet of public space for an entertainment lounge, food court, gaming area and gift shop. Click for more...

Smooth Driving Prevails After PA I-79 Repaving Job →

A completed project on a stretch of I-79 in northwestern Pennsylvania not only came in under budget, but it also resulted in a far smoother ride than before — two results guaranteed to grab the attention of drivers using the Interstate highway. Running between the I-79/I-90 interchange to I-79’s interchange with State Route 20 (also known as 26th Street) in Erie, PA, the reconstructed stretch of 5.5 mi. Click for more...

Kenco Group Builds $12M Warehouse for General Mills in TN →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Kenco Group, based in Chattanooga, TN, and operating in excess of 15 million sq. ft. of warehouse space in 19 states and Canada, has expanded in Wauhatchie, TN. The $23-million project, which straddles the state line of Georgia includes a 688,000-sq.-ft. $12-million warehouse that will store cereal. It has been designed with room for future expansion up to a million sq. ft. General Mills moved in as tenant in February. As owner/developer, Kenco will play a role in economic development, and likely receive some leeway on property taxes. Scott Austin, senior project manager of Conlan Company, the general contractor headquartered in Marietta, GA, recalled getting under way last September. Click for more...

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