Sun February 10, 2008
LeeBoy 8500 Paver Features Hydraulic Screed Extensions
The LeeBoy 8500 conveyor asphalt paver gives contractors and government agencies a maneuverable, durable paver that will lay down a quality mat in applications from street and subdivision roads to driveways and parking lots....
Wed January 30, 2008
Concrete Recycling Took Set Materials in New Direction
Set Materials is always on the move. With four locations in Florida, the concrete recycling business constantly rotates the location of its crushing operation. Its Eagle 1400 is the primary crusher and stays in Ormond Beach with an Eagle 04 secondary crusher....
Fri January 25, 2008
Gorilla Hammers Its Way to Success in Concrete Jungle
Gorilla Hammers of Randolph, Mass., the attachment division of Tech Hydraulics, does not believe in taking shortcuts, according to Robert “Bob” Tedesco, president and CEO. “My father started the family business in the 1940s by repairing gas pumps and other petroleum delivery equipment....
Mon January 21, 2008
Willamette Valley Tabbed for Porous Asphalt Streets
When developers were designing Pringle Creek Community in Salem, Ore., they decided to make it as environmentally friendly as possible. They are building eco-friendly houses in the 32-acre (13 ha) sustainable living community....
Tue December 25, 2007
Terex CR300L Asphalt Pavers Offer Highway-Class Features
The new Terex Cedarapids CR300L Series asphalt pavers from Terex Roadbuilding offer highway-class features in an 8-ft. (2.4 m) commercial paver. The 9-in. (22.9 cm) longer CR300L Series offers contractors an 11 percent increase in hopper capacity to 10 tons (9.07 t), delivering more paving time between truck exchanges....
Fri December 14, 2007
Case 200 Series Vibratory Rollers Deliver Traction, Smooth Ride
The new Case 200 Series compaction rollers combine vibratory simplicity, range of visibility and climbing ability to create optimum compactive forces. Engines range from 27 to 148 hp (20 to 110 kW). The SV208, SV210, SV212 and SV216 offer an operator station cushioned from noise and vibration....
Thu December 06, 2007
Road Builder Still Working Asphalt Off After Retirement
PEA RIDGE, Ark. (AP) Although he no longer works full time, a day in the life of M.J. Hensley can be just as busy as when he was working. Semi-retired, Hensley spends his days sharing his engineering expertise with his community, country and the world....
Mon October 22, 2007
Simple Concrete Design to Replace Minnesota Bridge
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) A soaring yet simple concrete bridge set atop 70-ft. (21 m), land-based piers will replace the collapsed Interstate 35W bridge over the Mississippi River. The design was made public Oct....
Tue October 16, 2007
Harder Services Seeds Foliage Amid NYC’s Concrete Jungle
If you find yourself in a Manhattan rooftop garden or feeling grateful for a quiet green spot in the midst of a busy New York City street, there’s a good chance that Harder Services Inc. is responsible....
Thu October 11, 2007
Pervious Concrete Seminars Offer Solution to Runoff
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association and the Portland Cement Association have teamed with “Land Development Today” magazine to offer the seminar Pervious Concrete — A Storm Water Solution in six cities beginning this fall....