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Brenda Ruggiero - Fri September 17, 2004

Crews Test Out New Technology On VA’s Rte. 123

In Prince William County, VA, crews currently are working to build a new bridge to carry Route 123 over the Occoquan River. The replacement is the final phase of a larger project to widen Route 123 for 8 mi....

Brenda Ruggiero - Thu September 16, 2004

Pentagon Ramps Up Safety With Route 110 Relocation

Another project designed to enhance security is rapidly nearing completion at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. According to Kenneth A. Catlow, principal deputy director of the Pentagon Renovation and Construction Program Office, the contract called for the relocation of Route 110 away from the Pentagon, providing additional safety for facilities on the Pentagon reservation and to comply with the Department of Defense Anti-terrorism Standards for Buildings....

Wed September 15, 2004

Daewoo Targets No. 3 Position in Excavator Manufacturing

Daewoo Heavy Industries America Corporation (DHIAC) has announced its new “Jump to the Top” initiative, which is being executed worldwide throughout all Daewoo Heavy Industries and Machinery Ltd....

Jennifer Conway - Tue September 14, 2004

Volvo Enlists Sales Representatives for ’Boot Camp’

For the men and women selling Volvo Construction Equipment, job training is a test of endurance, stamina and teamwork -–– in essence, it’s the manufacturer’s version of military boot camp....

Bill Elverman - Mon September 13, 2004

Dozer Fleet Makes the Grade on Fall Line Freeway

Robinson Paving’s road to success parallels the path cut by Georgia’s ever-expanding Fall Line Freeway. Based in Columbus, GA, the company is situated at the front door of the high profile project: a four-lane highway expansion cutting through Georgia’s peach, pecan and paper country....

Giles Lambertson - Fri September 03, 2004

Project Update: Second Phase of Carolina Bays Parkway Nears Finish

Myrtle Beach, SC, is too popular for its own good. More than 10 million visitors travel to it each year for coastal recreation or golf. In fact, it is the second most popular golfing Mecca in the country....

Wed August 25, 2004

Daewoo Gives Maine Business Ammunition for Success

One might think that after serving in Iraq with the U.S. Marines during the first Gulf War that Cole Leavitt’s enlistment into his father’s business, Gorham Tractor & Equipment Co., would be a walk in the park....

Julie Nogalski - Wed August 25, 2004

MD Firm Finds Cost Effective Solution in Mobile Crushers

David Berg is a man of his word — and he’s got drawers full of awards and certificates to prove it. Customers large and small — from private contractors to state agencies — are impressed with the quality operation and efficient demolition and crushing work his companies perform....

Mon August 23, 2004

Caterpillar Dealers May Sell Terex O&K Hydraulic Excavators

Terex Corporation has reached an understanding with Caterpillar Inc. that will allow Terex the opportunity to distribute and support the Terex O&K line of hydraulic excavators through Caterpillar’s independent dealer network....

Wed August 18, 2004

Contractors Vie for Top Spot at Stafford Open House in GA

Stafford Tractor Co. and Stafford Heavy Iron held an open house and equipment rodeo on Saturday, Aug. 7, at its adjacent facilities in Lawrenceville, GA. On the picture-perfect Saturday afternoon, a steady stream of more than 300 attendees made their way to the event....