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Faced with evolving regulations and tightening budgets, today's contractors need to be economical when it comes to their machine selection. To help meet this need, the new Ditch Witch HX30G vacuum excavator is designed to maintain power and productivity without breaking the bank.... Continue Reading...

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) president Dennis Slater issued the following statement Dec. 10 hailing a deal struck between House Democrats and the Trump Administration to move the USMCA closer to ratification: "This is good news for equipment manufacturers, the 1.3 million men and women of our industry, and the entire U.S.... Continue Reading...

The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) welcomed Steven Shivak as director of membership. Shivak brings more than 15 years of experience implementing strategies that have increased member satisfaction, acquisition, and retention.... Continue Reading...

Looking to connect with the workforce of tomorrow to positively impact brand awareness? Want to engage with youth while also enhancing perception of the skilled trades? Consider attending the Association of Equipment Manufacturer's (AEM) Workforce Solution Area at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2020 in Las Vegas.... Continue Reading...

A coastal wharf is being created at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Columbus, Ohio. Adventure Cove is a $34 million project designed after San Francisco's Pier 39. The 4.1-acre new region will be near the zoo's entrance and will include California sea lions and harbor seals.... Continue Reading...

Bobcat Company officially announced a three-year partnership agreement with Philadelphia Eagles' pro quarterback Carson Wentz. "We are excited to have such an accomplished and principled athlete, who shares a deep connection to North Dakota representing our brand," s... Continue Reading...

Summer had only just ended in the Front Range of Colorado, in and around Denver, when the area received its first snow accumulations on Oct. 10. It was little problem for area motorists long accustomed to early winters and maneuvering through the white stuff.... Continue Reading...

Attendees of America's largest trade show next year will experience new equipment powered by innovation from Doosan Infracore North America LLC. An advanced lineup of excavators, wheel loaders and articulated dump trucks (ADTs) will await guests at Doosan's exhibit (N10001) during ConExp... Continue Reading...

Toro and Ditch Witch will continue their recently announced organizational integration by co-sponsoring The ARA Show 2020 Keynote Session on Feb. 10, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. Th... Continue Reading...

The powerful John Deere four-wheel-drive L-Series wheel loaders can now be equipped with a factory-installed John Deere Payload Weighing System integrated with Topcon. The payload weighing system, which is designed to increase productivity by maximizing the operator workflow, is available on... Continue Reading...

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Engineering District 3 continues to work to remedy the challenges created by above average precipitation in north central Pennsylvania. This has occurred since 2016 and has resulted in flooding in many areas.... Continue Reading...

After a journey of more than 2,000 miles from New Mexico, the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree was lit in a special ceremony Dec. 4, on the Capitol's West Lawn. The tree was harvested Nov. 6 in New Mexico's Carson National Forest and transported to Washington, D.C., with a Kenworth ... Continue Reading...

According to a report by American Trucking Associations, in 2018 the trucking industry was short roughly 60,800 drivers, which was up nearly 20 percent from 2017's figure of 50,700. If current trends hold, the shortage could swell to over 160,000 by 2028.... Continue Reading...

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is overseeing a $185 million effort that will widen and improve the Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) from Interstate 17 in Phoenix east to Pima Road in Scottsdale.... Continue Reading...

General contractors and subcontractors across the nation are witnessing increases in construction costs, be it for department of transportation contracts or commercial, industrial, institutional and residential projects.... Continue Reading...

The spirit of Star Wars is taking form in a huge $1.5 billion spacecraft-like structure called the George Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Exposition Park in Los Angeles. The futuristic museum building is even being built using highly modern equipment, including robots ... Continue Reading...

Frank Gangi has been promoted to national accounts manager of ASV Holdings Inc. , a manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers. Gangi will be responsible for supporting and growing ASV's customer portfolio, including OEM and national rental customers, direct nat... Continue Reading...

Boston-area merchants in the early 19th century wanted to transport goods directly west but couldn't, while Western Massachusetts and upper New York state travelers were stymied in their travels east.... Continue Reading...

The U.S. transportation infrastructure market is expected to grow at least 5 percent next year, according to the annual economic forecast released Dec. 4 by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA).... Continue Reading...

To help highlight women as a viable force of the construction industry, ConExpo-Con/AGG announced a partnership with two women in construction-focused associations: The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) and Women of Asphalt (WOFA).... Continue Reading...