Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Wed January 10, 2018
First Phase of U.S. 30 Upgrade Moves Forward
The Nebraska Department of Transportation, via the Build Nebraska Act, is spending close to $170 million to convert roughly 26 mi. of U.S. Highway 30 (U.S. 30) between Schuyler and Fremont in Dodge and Colfax County from a two-lane road into a four-lane expressway on new alignment that in places is 1.5 to 2 mi....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Tue January 09, 2018
Rudolph Libbe Inc. Completes LEED Building Design and Construction
Rudolph Libbe Inc. recently completed construction of the $26 million Northwood Schools in Northwood, Ohio, for Northwood Local Schools (NLS). The school, which acheived LEED Silver certification, is located on the site of the Olney School and the Olney Elementary School that have been demolished, and adjacent to Northwood High School, which will be repurposed with the 800-seat auditorium and 10,000-sq.-ft....
Tue January 09, 2018
ALLU Transformer TS Drum Assembly Improves Profitability in Pipeline Applications
The ALLU Transformer TS drum assembly, manufactured for the existing ALLU Transformer D-Series material processor attachment frames, is an effective tool for pipeline padding and backfilling applications....
Mon January 08, 2018
Fifty Years of Friendship Grows From Business Relationship
A five-decade friendship. A five-decade business relationship. In the case of Victor P. Zugibe Inc. and Pine Bush Equipment, the relationship is the same. Victor Zugibe already owned a gas station and a sporting goods store when he started a construction company in 1968....
Cindy Riley - Wed January 03, 2018
Montana Mining Complex's $47.2M Clean Up
Upper Blackfoot Mining Complex (UMBC) officials are reflecting on work already completed as part of the $47.2 million effort. The project's main goal is to remove roughly 1 million cu. yds. of tailings and mine waste to protect human health and the environment by minimizing direct contact with contaminants....
Tue January 02, 2018
Battle Ax Mulching Attachment Designed for 7- to 15-Ton Excavators
Loftness has introduced the Battle Ax mulching attachment for 7- to 15-ton (6.3 to 13.6 t) excavators to its VMLogix line of products. Featuring a new rotor, two-stage cutting chamber and direct-drive variable displacement piston motor, the heavy-duty Battle Ax is designed for highly efficient vegetation management, including right-of-way maintenance, land clearing, forestry applications and more....
Giles Lambertson - Wed January 03, 2018
Oak Island Treasure Hunters Turn to Caterpillar for Digging Needs
Oak Island is a dream for buried-treasure hunters, tantalizing them with links to 14th-century explorers, 17th-century gold coins and mysterious coded messages. For nearly 200 years, the island has drawn treasure-seekers....
Amy Crouse – Volvo Construction Equipment - Tue January 02, 2018
Volvo EW 180E Lets Community Put Wheels Into Motion
The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) is carved into 52,000 acres between Scottsdale, Fountain Hills and Mesa, Ariz., with the majestic Red Mountain as a backdrop. Location and the progressive attitude of its Tribal Council make it unlike any other community in the United States....
Jason Templeton - Company Wrench - Thu December 21, 2017
Keep Your Excavator in Top Shape With These Maintenance Tips
Your excavator is the driving force that allows your team to get their jobs done. Taking care of your machine is crucial to keeping it running in smooth working order, avoiding expensive repairs and downtime....
Tue December 19, 2017
Oregon Contractor Requires Versatility in Limited Space
If one were to see Thompson Brothers Excavating Inc.'s (TBE) current job site in The Dalles, Ore., “limited access” might be the last thing that comes to mind. Sweeping hillsides abutting the area's Columbia River Gorge offer a majestic, wide open view as far as the eye can see....
