Thu December 21, 2017
Town Installs World's First 3D-Printed Bridge
The world's first 3D-printed bridge was recently installed in the Netherlands. The bridge, which measures 26 ft. by 11 ft., was built by Eindhoven University of Technology, which researches 3D concrete printing methods, The University Network reported....
Thu December 14, 2017
Mack Trucks to Hire 400 New Employees
Mack Trucks is in the process of adding 400 additional workers to its assembly plant in Lower Macungie Township, Pa. The facility already has about 2,000 workers, Transport Topics reported. According to spokesman Christopher Heffner, Mack started the hiring process in October for jobs set to start Jan....
Mon December 11, 2017
Martin Weissburg Appointed President of Mack Trucks
Martin Weissburg, currently president of Volvo Construction Equipment, will become president of Mack Trucks effective June 1, 2018. He will continue to be a member of the executive board for the Volvo Group....
Fri December 08, 2017
3D Construction Printing Conference Draws Crowds
3D Printhuset A/S organized a conference in Copenhagen on Nov. 30, where pioneer Behrokh Khoshnevis of Contour Crafting, the originator of the concept of 3D construction printing, was the first of many speakers....
Tue December 05, 2017
Rubble Master RM 90GO! — Crushing, Recycling on Route 66 in Flagstaff
Billy Todd, 108 Excavating, uses his Rubble Master RM90GO! compact crusher to recycle concrete and asphalt on Route 66 in Flagstaff, Ariz. Rubble Master is a manufacturer of compact crushers, recyclers and screening plants....
Wed November 29, 2017
Mack Trucks Participates in Discussion about Partnership with Steve Moakler
In conjunction with this year's annual Country Music Awards (CMA) show in Nashville, Tenn., Mack Trucks participated in a panel discussion spotlighting its collaboration with country music artist Steve Moakler....
Wed November 15, 2017
1,000+ Items Used in Panama Canal Expansion Project Up for Auction
With original construction more than 100 years ago, the Panama Canal, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through Central America, has had numerous upgrades through the years. Recently, a massive 10-year project to construct a third set of locks and increase the capacity of the canal was completed by Grupo Unidos por el Canal (GUPC), an international consortium of industrial contractors....
Wed November 08, 2017
NASA Challenges Teams in Final Phase of Mars Habitat Building Contest
NASA announced Nov. 7 its plans to begin accepting entries for the third and final phase of its Mars habitat design challenge. NASA plans to use robots to build structures for people to live in on Mars and the moon, Click Orlando reported....
Wed November 01, 2017
Buyers Introduces New SaltDogg PRO Series Spreaders
Buyers Products' SaltDogg PRO Series electric spreaders are engineered to reliably and accurately spread bulk salt or a salt/sand mix, according to the manufacturer. The PRO Series comes with either a full-length auger, or 12-in....
Wed October 04, 2017
Delayed 9/11 Memorial in Long Island Receives Construction Contract
Town officials say a Sept. 11 memorial in Long Island that has been delayed for two years is now scheduled to open by next spring. The Oyster Bay Town Board approved a contract earlier this month to build the Syosset memorial park, which will include two beams from the former World Trade Center....