PennDOT - Mon November 11, 2019
Pennsylvania Unveils Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement Pilot
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC), in partnership with the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), announced the implementation of a statewide Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement (AWZSE) pilot program to reduce work zone speeds, change driver behavior, and improve work zone safety for workers and motorists....
Brenda Ruggiero – CEG Correspondent - Mon November 11, 2019
'Burgh Looks to Put a 'Cap' Over Busy I-579
A unique bridge/city park project is currently under way in downtown Pittsburgh, Pa. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is managing the construction of the "Cap" Project — the I-579 Urban Connector — for the Sports & Exhibition Authority (SEA)....
Foley Inc. - Mon October 28, 2019
Delaware Valley Paving: An Operations-Focused Company
Construction work is always a problem/solution scenario. What separates ordinary contractors from great ones is the vigor with which they pursue these solutions to get the job done right and on time. That requires passion — something that Delaware Valley Paving has an abundance of....
CEG - Mon October 28, 2019
DVAED Fall Meeting Focuses on Safety in the Workplace
The Delaware Valley Associated Equipment Distributors (DVAED) held its Fall Meeting Oct. 17, 2019, at Norris Sales Company in Conshohocken, Pa. The equipment dealer group regularly tackles important business issues, such as workforce development and regional construction forecasts during its meetings; however, the subject matter for the Fall meeting, though unique, was equally, and unfortunately, important for every business today — how to create the best possible workplace active shooter safety plan....
CEG - Mon October 28, 2019
Cleveland Brothers, CB Con-Agg Hold Live Demo Event
Cleveland Brothers and CB Con-Agg held a live crushing and screening demo Oct. 17, 2019, in Carlisle, Pa. The event, held at Hempt Brothers' Old Hempt Shale Pit at 1164 Harrisburg Pike, showcased Metso crushing and screening equipment as well as a wide array of Caterpillar equipment....
Cleveland Brothers - Tue October 22, 2019
Cleveland Brothers Announces Opening of Mahanoy City, Pa., Facility
Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co. Inc. , a Cat dealer for western, central and northeast Pennsylvania, northern West Virginia and western Maryland, announced the opening of a new branch in Mahanoy City, Pa....
Manitowoc - Mon October 21, 2019
Stephenson Equipment Inc. Takes Delivery of New National Crane NTC55L and Celebrates Customers at ICUEE
Stephenson Equipment Inc. (SEI), a Harrisburg, Pa.-based National Crane dealer, took delivery of its fourth new NTC55L boom truck at the 2019 International Construction and Utility Exposition (ICUEE). According to Darin D'Ascanio, territory manager of SEI, the new crane will be attractive to customers in many different segments, including utility work, tree care and crane rental....
Associated Press - Mon October 14, 2019
Small Century-Old Span for Sale in Pa.
WAYNESBURG, Pa. (AP) A small century-old bridge in Pennsylvania is up for sale as long as the buyer agrees to relocate and preserve the steel structure. According to the (Washington) Observer-Reporter, a legal advertisement says the Federal Highway Administration and other agencies have announced the availability of the span along a remote road near Waynesburg in southwestern Pennsylvania's Greene County....
Colin Kund – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Mon October 14, 2019
Mine Turns to Some 'Coal Cats' for Mass Excavation
(Editor's note: this is the second of a three-part series that explores Lehigh Anthracite Coal LLC's operations in Pennsylvania. This article focuses on some of the equipment the company uses to bring its coal to the marketplace....
Eric Olson –CEG Correspondent - Thu October 10, 2019
Prep Work Begins in Earnest for Snow-Slammed Region
When a region of the U.S. regularly receives more than 100 in. of snow each year, area residents and drivers can take solace in knowing that their state DOT undoubtedly has experienced snow-removal professionals with access to well-maintained equipment to keep the major roads open for traffic....
