Mon May 19, 2008
Miller-Bradford & Risberg Offers Blaw-Knox Pavers
Miller-Bradford & Risberg, the Case distributor, now offers Volvo’s line of Blaw-Knox pavers. Volvo acquired the road machinery division of Ingersoll Rand in April 2007, which includes the Blaw-Knox pavers....
Fri May 16, 2008
RMC Introduces New Guide to Specifying Concrete Performance
The RMC Research & Education Foundation announced the availability of the Model Performance Specification Phase II: Guide to Specifying Concrete Performance. This report is a follow up to Model Performance Specification Phase I: Preparation of a Performance-Based Specification for Cast-in-Place Concrete that was published in 2006....
Tue May 13, 2008
E-Z Drill Cure Sprayer Trailer Cures Concrete; Prevents Cracking, Shrinkage
E-Z Drill’s cure sprayer trailer is constructed entirely of heavy-duty steel and offers a durable, simple way to cure concrete while preventing shrinkage and cracking, according to the manufacturer....
Tue May 13, 2008
Case 1650L Dozer Features Eight-Roller Undercarriage
The Case 1650L crawler dozer, the first model in the company’s new L Series dozer line, features an electronic Tier III certified engine, an electronically controlled variable-displacement dual-path hydrostatic transmission and an eight-roller undercarriage with a hunting tooth sprocket for precise and easy grading....
Tue May 13, 2008
Dynapac Launches Next Generation of Asphalt Roller
Dynapac has launched a range of new tandem asphalt rollers, which include three new high frequency (HF) tandem asphalt rollers covering the 10- to 13-ton (9 to 11 t) range. The Dynapac CC424HF, CC524HF and CC624HF new generation articulated tandem rollers will replace Dynapac’s CC422, CC522 and CC622 machines....
Tue May 13, 2008
Electric Screed Heat System an Option on LeeBoy’s 8515
Designed from the ground up, LeeBoy’s 8515 asphalt paver features a heavier track assembly and undercarriage with either poly-pad or continuous rubber tracks. The 8515 also features a hydraulically raised hopper bed, allowing the paver undercarriage and tracks to be easily cleaned and serviced....
Mon April 21, 2008
Asphalt’s Versatility Demonstrated in Louisville Project
When cantaloupe-sized chunks of concrete start falling down from bridge decks to the roadway below, it’s time to take action. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) decided to fix the problems on the heavily trafficked I-64 highway through downtown Louisville and do it on an accelerated schedule....
Thu April 17, 2008
Paving Specialist Overcomes Obstacles, Yields Rewards
Contractors must identify, define and overcome obstacles on every job. Intermountain Slurry Seal recently did just that to successfully microsurface a busy 15-mi. (24 km) California highway at night. In recognition of this achievement, the Salt Lake City-based contractor was honored for a second straight year with the International Slurry Surfacing Association (ISSA) President’s Award....
Thu April 10, 2008
Hubbard Adds Volvo Skid Steers to Asphalt Grinding Work
It’s not every company that can boast having NASA and Mickey Mouse among its customers. But then again, Hubbard Construction Company isn’t just any company. Since 1920 it has grown into the largest heavy civil construction company in Florida, culminating in revenues of more than $300 million last year, according to Volvo Spirit magazine....
Thu April 10, 2008
Paver’s Mobility Helps Contractor Slipform Efficiently
The 5700-C’s mobility is a key feature for a Florida contractor who specializes in highway barrier and bridge parapet work. Jeff and Ginger Skinner own Jeff’s Concrete Construction in Lakeland, Fla....