Mon April 21, 2008
Asphalt’s Versatility Demonstrated in Louisville Project
When cantaloupe-sized chunks of concrete start falling down from bridge decks to the roadway below, it’s time to take action. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) decided to fix the problems on the heavily trafficked I-64 highway through downtown Louisville and do it on an accelerated schedule....
Thu April 17, 2008
Paving Specialist Overcomes Obstacles, Yields Rewards
Contractors must identify, define and overcome obstacles on every job. Intermountain Slurry Seal recently did just that to successfully microsurface a busy 15-mi. (24 km) California highway at night. In recognition of this achievement, the Salt Lake City-based contractor was honored for a second straight year with the International Slurry Surfacing Association (ISSA) President’s Award....
Thu April 10, 2008
Hubbard Adds Volvo Skid Steers to Asphalt Grinding Work
It’s not every company that can boast having NASA and Mickey Mouse among its customers. But then again, Hubbard Construction Company isn’t just any company. Since 1920 it has grown into the largest heavy civil construction company in Florida, culminating in revenues of more than $300 million last year, according to Volvo Spirit magazine....
Mon April 07, 2008
Community Asphalt to Widen Portion of I-95 in Brevard Co.
Community Asphalt Corp. of Hialeah, Fla., has been engaged by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for a project on Interstate 95 from south of SR-514 to south of SR-519 in Brevard County. The $196.3 million contract will be completed by Community Asphalt Corp....
Thu April 10, 2008
Paver’s Mobility Helps Contractor Slipform Efficiently
The 5700-C’s mobility is a key feature for a Florida contractor who specializes in highway barrier and bridge parapet work. Jeff and Ginger Skinner own Jeff’s Concrete Construction in Lakeland, Fla....
Tue April 01, 2008
Steiner Adds Bobcat Equipment for Concrete Sawing Work in Ore.
Morgan Steiner of Klamath Falls, Ore., learned first-hand how compact equipment can dramatically grow a company’s sales revenue. Prior to owning Bobcat equipment, Steiner’s small, family owned business in southeast Oregon specialized in concrete sawing and coring....
Mary Reed - Fri March 28, 2008
TxDOT’s I-35 Work to Link Major Highways
Two types of horsepower will soon be crossing ranch land south of Austin, Texas, now that State Highway 45SE (SH 45SE), is under construction north of Buda, Hays County. SH 45SE will link I-35 to the junction of State Highway 130 (SH 130) and U.S....
Thu February 14, 2008
GOMACO C-750 Finishes Concrete in a Single Pass
The GOMACO C-750 finisher has the capability of finishing concrete up to 156 ft. (47.5 m) wide. It has many of the same features as the C-450 cylinder finisher, including automatic advance, automatic self-widening carriage, powered widening to maintain crown position on tapered decks, and operator enhanced monitoring of the machine functions with panel-mounted bogie and carriage circuit pressure gauges....
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....
Sun February 10, 2008
Gehl’s Asphalt Pavers Can Adapt to Various Applications
Gehl’s Power Box asphalt pavers are ideal for commercial and municipal applications. The 1448 Plus and 1648 Plus asphalt pavers feature fully-extendable screed extensions that allow the machines to be adapted easily to different job applications, such as driveways, recreational ball courts, bike paths and parking lots....
