Emily Buenzle - Fri December 29, 2017
Readers' Choice: Best Industry Stories of 2017
As the year comes to a close, we would like to thank you, our readers, for choosing CEG as your trusted source for construction news. While this year has seen a multitude of major construction projects, announcements, legislation and more, 10 stories topped the list as most-popular, chosen by our online community....
Emily Buenzle - Fri December 29, 2017
Industry Leaders Pull Together in the Face of 2017's Worst Natural Disasters
When disaster strikes, the construction industry is notorious for pulling together and helping communities get back on their feet. Among hurricanes, floods and wildfires alone, 2017 saw more than its share of natural disasters....
Wed December 20, 2017
Ritchie Bros. Sets Records in Final Fort Worth Sale of 2017
Ritchie Bros. sold more than 4,100 equipment items and trucks for more than $50 million at its unreserved auction in Fort Worth, Texas, setting a new December sales record for the site. More than 5,000 people from 60 countries registered to bid in the auction on Dec....
Mon December 18, 2017
Texas Bullet Train Moves Ahead with Federal Environmental Report
The Texas Bullet Train has made a big push forward as federal regulators for the first time outlined a preferred route between North Texas and Houston and identified passenger station locations. The Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) analysis, completed after nearly four years of work, provides a path for the high-speed train's planning, design and pre-construction phases, and it ensures the safety and environmental wellbeing of counties and communities along the 240-mile route....
Wed December 13, 2017
ACPA Names Recipients of Annual 'Excellence in Concrete Pavements' Awards
The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) has named recipients of its 28th Annual "Excellence in Concrete Pavements" awards, which recognize quality concrete pavements constructed in the United States and Canada....
Emily Buenzle - Fri December 08, 2017
Telehandler Thief Leads Police in Low-Speed Chase
Police pursued a stolen SkyTrak telehandler in a low-speed chase from Lorena to Waco, Texas the night of Dec. 4. The chase began after a police officer on patrol saw the telehandler travelling down Interstate 35 without reflective safety marks or lights, the Waco Tribune-Herald reported....
Emily Buenzle - Wed December 06, 2017
Lady Gaga, Team Rubicon Help Harvey Victims
Lady Gaga took some time before her Houston show Dec. 3 to help gut the home of Pamela Wilhite, who was impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Together with Team Rubicon, a sledgehammer-wielding Gaga, who wore a full Tyvek suit, went to work mucking out Wilhite's home, which contained unsafe amounts of mold, thanks to Hurricane Harvey....
Wed December 06, 2017
Hurricane Harvey Updates
Gov. Greg Abbott has extended the State Disaster Declaration for Texas counties affected by Hurricane Harvey. All Texas counties declared disaster areas will continue to be eligible for assistance as they recover and rebuild after Hurricane Harvey....
Tue December 05, 2017
HOLT CAT COO, President Announces Jan. 1 Retirement
HOLT CAT, the Caterpillar Equipment and Engine dealer for south, central, north and northeast Texas, has announced that its president, John David (Dave) Harris is retiring, effective Jan. 1. Harris started his 20-year career with HOLT CAT as a regional sales manager of Holt Ohio....
Tue December 05, 2017
Kobelco USA's Dealer Network Continues to Expand
Kobelco Construction Machinery USA continues to expand representation in the North American market by adding Century Rentals and Westrax Machinery to its growing dealer network. “We're dedicated to providing customers with the value of industry-leading Kobelco excavators through our nationwide dealer network,” said Pete Morita, vice president — excavator division, Kobelco USA....
