Thu September 28, 2017
Mecalac Ramps Up Presence in United States
When France-based construction equipment manufacturer Mecalac made its first impression in the United States market in mid-2016, it was through Lorusso Heavy Equipment, based in Walpole, Mass. This allowed Mecalac to introduce its unique equipment line to the New England construction market with the assistance of Lorusso, which also was responsible for helping set up a nationwide distribution network for the manufacturer....
Thu September 28, 2017
North Country Holds Inaugural Sale in Dighton, Mass.
North Country Auctions held its inaugural sale Sept. 16 at its new, permanent location in Dighton, Mass. The highly successful sale featured more than 1,000 lots of equipment provided by more than 100 consignors....
Thu September 21, 2017
SkillsUSA WorldTeam Meets Top Education Officials Prior to International Competition
The SkillsUSA WorldTeam traveled to our nation's capital Sept. 12 to meet top officials at the U.S. Department of Education. The team will represent the United States at the upcoming WorldSkills Competition Oct....
Thu September 14, 2017
FAA Announces Another Round of Airport Infrastructure Grants
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced Sept. 13 the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $264 million in airport infrastructure grants to 95 airports in 31 states across the United States as part of the FAA's Airport Improvement Program (AIP)....
Fri September 15, 2017
Sennebogen 718 Earns Praise From Tree Service Company
When it comes to tree service equipment, Dan Mayer says he feels like he has seen everything there is. “It is hard to impress me,” he said. As a self-described YouTube enthusiast, Mayer is constantly on the look out for machinery anywhere in the world that can benefit his busy Mayer Tree Service operation in the Boston area....
Thu September 14, 2017
Crews Build Slurry Wall for Boston High-Rise in Seaport District
The Seaport District of south Boston has experienced explosive growth over the past decade, and with the announcements of General Electric moving its headquarters and Amazon building a major facility in South Boston, the growth rate has achieved even greater levels....
Wed September 13, 2017
Topcon Announces Addition to Topcon Solutions Store Network
Topcon Positioning Group announced a new addition to the Topcon Solutions Store distribution network Sept. 13. PPI Group, now known as PPI Group, a Topcon Solutions Store, is the latest positioning distributor to join the network with two locations in Portland, Ore....
David Sharp - ASSOCIATED PRESS - Fri September 01, 2017
Maine Utility — Late Surprise in Green Energy Competition
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Central Maine Power company is providing an entry in the contest for the largest renewable energy contract in New England history — a proposal to bring enough green energy from Canada to power upward of a million homes in Massachusetts....
Thu August 17, 2017
Build With Strength: Waltham, Mass., City Council Votes 14-0 for Safer Codes
On July 31, Waltham city councilors voted unanimously to call on the state of Massachusetts to implement tighter restrictions on the size of wood-frame residential buildings after a massive ten-alarm fire destroyed a wooden apartment complex under construction in late July....
Cindy Riley - Thu August 17, 2017
Mansfield's Department of Public Works Constructs New $35M Facility
In Mansfield, Mass., work continues on a $35 million municipal complex that will include a public works administrative facility and a combination police and fire department structure. Work will take place in two phases, with current construction focused on the Department of Public Works (DPW)....
