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James A. Budd - Tue December 19, 2006

Golf Course to Help Owner Maintain Open Space

As metropolitan Atlanta’s commercial and residential growth rapidly spreads into historically rural areas, the demand for vital services among the growing population has increased along with a corresponding jump in property tax values....

Kate Zanoni - Fri December 08, 2006

L. W. Landclearing Beefs Up Its Volvo Excavator Fleet

For Lutz Lundschock, owner of L. W. Landclearing in Telford, Pa., replacing older equipment is like a breath of fresh air. Lundschock recently purchased three new Volvo excavators from Penn-Jersey Machinery in Lionville, Pa., for several upcoming projects....

Wed November 01, 2006

Terex Pegson Launches Bigger Metrotrak Jaw Crusher

The upgraded Terex Pegson 24 in. by 36 in. (61 by 91 cm) Metrotrak “M” Series single-toggle jaw crusher is designed for higher performance and rapid return on investment. The aggressive crushing action of the newer, bigger Metrotrak enables high output in recycling and aggregates applications, even at tight settings....

Fri December 01, 2006

P&D Construction Celebrates 15 Years Along Jersey Shore

A wet job site does not dampen the interest of P&D Construction of Vineland, N.J. In fact, it’s their specialty. P&D Construction has been doing water, sewer and stormwater pipe work in southern New Jersey since it was founded 15 years ago....

Mary Reed - Tue November 28, 2006

Geppert Commits Byberry Hospital to Philly’s Past

A decaying and dangerous monument to one of the saddest chapters in the history of Philadelphia is currently in the process of disappearing from the urban landscape. It has been a long journey to reach this point....

Tue October 17, 2006

Mustang’s 3803ZT Skillfully Swivels in Tight Job Sites

The zero-tail swing design of the Mustang 3803ZT compact excavator eliminates rear overhang and provides maneuverability and visibility for the operator. The Mustang 3803ZT takes advantage of a longer undercarriage to enhance stability....

James A. Budd - Mon November 20, 2006

Utility Relocation Adds Year to Project

Gwinnett County, located in the northern suburbs of Atlanta, has ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the country for several decades, a fact that keeps state and local transportation planners jumping just to stay ahead of traffic gridlock....

David Hunt - Wed November 15, 2006

Mascaro Assembles Arsenal on Bradford Bypass Project

Mascaro Construction, of Pittsburgh, Pa., has assembled an arsenal of heavy equipment on Route 219 to complete an ambitious two-year, $55-million project to rebuild the Bradford Bypass in northcentral Pennsylvania....

David S. Chartock - Thu November 16, 2006

Tully-Pegno Leads Flushing River Crossing

The project team of the $178 million “Replacement of the Northbound Whitestone Expressway/Flushing River Bridge Replacement Project” faces numerous challenges, according to John Elias, the engineer-in-charge of the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), Region 11, Long Island City, N.Y....

Tue October 03, 2006

Ditch Witch Expands Compact Utility Line With XT1600

The Charles Machine Works Inc. (CMW), manufacturer of Ditch Witch underground construction equipment, has expanded its compact utility equipment offering with its new XT1600 excavator-tool carrier. The new Ditch Witch XT1600 excavator-tool carrier is designed to perform the work of three machines: a backhoe loader, mini-excavator and compact track loader....