Regional business booms bring prosperity and problems: more jobs mean more people, and more people mean more congested-related issues. With a 2020 population of 129,928, Odessa's population has increased by 30.1 percent since 2010 when its population was 99,940.... Continue Reading...

In one of the South's more scenic mountain valleys, construction crews have been at work for two years to build replacement bridges on Interstate 81 in southwest Virginia's Smyth County. The projected $28.9 million effort involves substituting two half-century-old freeway bridges that cross over Virginia Route 11, the Norfolk Southern Railroad line and the Middle Fork of the Holston River with new, wider spans.... Continue Reading...

Caterpillar now offers Cat Grade technologies as an aftermarket option to owners of Cat next generation mini hydraulic excavators in the 6- to 10-ton class range. Available through Cat and Sitech dealers, owners can equip the excavators with Cat Grade with Advanced 2D or Cat Grade with 3D.... Continue Reading...

The new XL side dump truck trailer offers a reliable dump solution on the job. The side dump is available in 2- (SD2-37) and 3-axle (SD3-37) designs. There are great financing offers with this trailer, including:2-year structural warrantyOption to lease and lease to ownIn stock units with lease options starting at $1,200/monthWith safety at the forefront, the side dump features easy-to-use tub hooks on each side of the trailer.... Continue Reading...

With a 25-year-anniversary and a new 54,000-sq.-ft. learning facility, the Concrete Industry Management program at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) had much to celebrate, and in late October, they did, complete with a homecoming parade, where heavy equipment was on showcase to the university community.... Continue Reading...

In response to worsening labor shortages, NJ Crane Expert announced simulation training for mobile crane operators — and those who aspire to have a career as a certified crane operator. NJ Crane Expert has added two mobile crane simulators to its hands-on training.... Continue Reading...