Josh Lederman - Fri March 24, 2017
Trump Gives Go-Ahead for Keystone XL Pipeline
President Donald Trump declared it a "great day for American jobs" on Friday as he formally green-lighted the Keystone XL pipeline, clearing the way for the $8 billion project to finally be completed. In a reversal of the Obama administration's earlier decision, the Trump administration issued a presidential permit enabling Calgary-based TransCanada to build the pipeline....
Thu March 23, 2017
AEM Elects New Director: Brad Boehler of Skyjack
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has elected Brad Boehler, President of Skyjack Inc., to the AEM CE Sector Board to fill an unexpired term. AEM is the North American-based international trade group representing off-road equipment manufacturers and suppliers, with more than 900 companies and more than 200 product lines in the agriculture, construction, forestry, mining and utility sectors worldwide....
Associated Press - Wed March 29, 2017
NY Construction Firms Rally for Infrastructure Spending
Construction contractors, engineers, architects and environmental advocates are expected to gather at New York's State Capitol to urge lawmakers to increase spending on new roads, bridges, hospitals, schools and water systems....
Fri March 17, 2017
ASLA Responds To Budget Cuts
The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) released this statement in response to President Trump's 2018 budget proposal:“We are disappointed with President Trump's budget blueprint, which calls for dramatic cuts to many of the federal programs and resources for strengthening our nation's infrastructure and economic development....
Fri March 17, 2017
President's "Budget Blueprint" Is a Missed Opportunity to Offer Permanent Highway Trust Fund Solution
The Transportation Construction Coalition (TCC) released the following statement about the Trump administration budget proposal:"Encouraging as it is that the Trump administration's fiscal year 2018 Budget Blueprint includes a reference to the President's pending infrastructure package, it is disappointing that administration officials failed to include proposals to provide a permanent and sustainable solution for funding the Highway Trust Fund....
Thu March 16, 2017
Rugged Design, Integrated Technology Lowers Ownership Costs and Improves Drilling Efficiency for the New Cat MD6250 Blasthole Drill
The new Cat MD6250 blasthole drill delivers optimum drilling efficiency in single- and multi-pass applications for both rotary and down-the-hole (DTH) modes. Featuring automated operation, the drill runs within ideal operating parameters for maximum bit life, hole accuracy, and reduced total cost of ownership....
Kim Chandler - ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wed March 15, 2017
Lawmakers Cut Back Prison Construction Plan, Citing Debt
Alabama lawmakers dramatically scaled back a prison construction plan on March 14th after lawmakers expressed concerns about the state taking on so much debt. Sen. Cam Ward shelved a plan that had cleared committee, and introduced a new version that shifts the construction costs to local communities that want the prisons and related jobs....
Mon March 13, 2017
Fabick Cat Works Around the Clock to Prepare for Visit
Vice President Mike Pence visited the St. Louis headquarters of Fabick Cat on Feb. 22. He was joined by Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens as he participated in a round table discussion hosted by the company's CEO, Doug Fabick....
Mon March 13, 2017
Speculation Arises About Infrastructure Grant Programs Under Trump Admin.
Infrastructure grant programs are expected to be on the chopping block in the White House budget, according to one GOP senator, despite President Trump's promise to revitalize U.S. roads, bridges and airports....
Mon March 06, 2017
Fabick Cat Hosts Vice President Pence at Its Headquarters in St. Louis
Vice President Mike Pence visited the St. Louis headquarters of Fabick Cat on Feb. 22.He was joined by Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens as he participated in a round table discussion hosted by the company's CEO, Doug Fabick....
