Tue March 03, 2015

Health & Safety Conference Planned for World of Asphalt

Adherence to proper environmental, health and safety (EH&S) practices is important for every sector of the construction industry, but asphalt plants and paving crews have unique requirements. To highlight the EH&S issues of concern for the asphalt industry, at both plants and paving sites, the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) is organizing its Beyond Compliance: Achieving EH&S Excellence....

Tue March 03, 2015

Atlas Copco Showases LT5005 and LT6005 rammers at World of Concrete and The Rental Show 2015

Atlas Copco recently introduced two new rammers, replacing the LT5004 and LT6004. These new rammers feature ultra-slim bodies, ideal for getting closer to structures and through narrow spaces. Like all Atlas Copco rammers, the new LT5005 and LT6005 provide high centrifugal force and speed for deep and effective compaction....

Tue February 24, 2015

GOMACO’s GT-3600 With G+ Controller and Topcon mmGPS 3D

Contractors specializing in tight radii island paving and other parking lot challenges now have some powerful options for 3D slipforming. The GOMACO GT-3600 curb and gutter machine with 3D guidance quickly and accurately slipforms tight radii curb and gutter in parking lots....

Tue February 24, 2015

Wacker Neuson Offers Honda Powered Rammers

Wacker Neuson has expanded its vibratory rammer line to include two models powered by a 4-cycle Honda engine. The BS 50-4As and BS 60-4As are equipped with a 3.2-hp GX 100 Honda engine. The new BS 50-4As and BS 60-4As offer a low oil shutoff technology that protects the engine....

Tue February 24, 2015

Wacker Neuson Offers Safer Trench Compaction Solution

Wacker Neuson is introducing a new and improved version of its RTx trench roller including the addition of a new engine option. The line-of-sight infrared remote control (SC3) not only offers a safer remote controlled trench roller compared to radio frequency controlled units; the RTx now comes with a third receiving eye on the top of unit which ensures continued smooth operation along the trench without interruption as it travels under shoring cross bars....

Tue February 24, 2015

Wirtgen SP 15i Offers a Great Variety of Setup Options

Wirtgen's SP 15i concrete slipform paver updates the existing SP 15 with Tier IV interim emissions technology, but both are true multipurpose machines that lay curb and gutter, barrier, sidewalk, V-ditch, special applications and slabs....

Tue February 24, 2015

Wirtgen SP 90i Paver Series Permits Paving up to 30 ft. Wide

The Wirtgen SP 90i series of large slipform pavers — which permits paving from 6 to 30 ft. (1.8 to 9 m) — includes the two-track SP 92i, and the four-track SP 94i. The "i" in SP 90i designates these pavers as having "intelligent" power and emissions control systems, and both the SP 92i and SP 94i are Tier IV final emissions compliant....

Mon February 23, 2015

Caterpillar AP1000F, AP1055F Pavers Feature Increased Technology, Quick-Heating Screed

Intuitive, accessible technology and a quick-heating screed system that increases production while reducing crew idle time are key features of the new Caterpillar AP1000F and AP1055F pavers. The AP1000F is a wheeled paver....

Mon February 23, 2015

World of Concrete 2015 Exceeds Expecations Across Board

For the concrete construction industry it is the lollapooluza…the main event….the show you don’t want to miss this year. World of Concrete 2015 (WOC), which was recently held in Las Vegas, was definitely a doozy — the largest it has been in six years....

Thu February 05, 2015

World of Asphalt 2015 Earns IBP Select Service Status

World of Asphalt 2015 has been selected to participate in the International Buyer Program (IBP) Select Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce. The IBP Select Service helps bring qualified international customers to U.S....