Sustainability

EW 100 Wheeled Excavator

From Wacker Neuson Corporation

Provides 15% more power and 17% lower fuel consumption than the 9503 it replaces

EZ 17 Compact Excavator

From Wacker Neuson Corporation

1.7-tonne unit combines a compact footprint, expandable undercarriage and two-speed drive

PC88MR-10 Hydraulic Excavator

From Komatsu America Corp.

Advanced electronic control system enables up to 4% lower fuel consumption with no loss of performance

PC55MR Compact Hydraulic Excavator

The PC55MR compact hydraulic excavator has an operating rate between 11,330 and 12,750 lbs., and is powered by a 38.0-net-hp SAA4D88E-7 engine that is Tier 4 Final certified. Auto decelerator and economy mode help reduce operating costs Maximum...

R60CR-9A Excavator

From Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc.

Advanced hydraulic system with optimized matching between the joystick and main control valve improves smoothness of operation

2014 International & Western States In-Place Recycling Conference

Date: 08/05/14 - 08/07/14

The In-Place Recycling Conference is an international forum of pavement professionals representing state agencies, contractors, suppliers, consultants, academia, local, MPO’s and federal government officials, all working together to take advantage of...

MJF Materials Replacing Diesel with Natural Gas Dump Trucks to Cut Cost

July 9, 2014

New Jersey materials hauler installed a CNG fueling station and is switching fleet of 25 diesel trucks to halve fuel costs

Volvo CE Inaugurates New Customer Center

June 24, 2014

From Volvo Construction Equipment

Investment confirms Volvo’s long-term commitment to the North American market; president sees modest growth in 2014

Study: Green Globes Certification Less Expensive to Achieve than LEED

June 23, 2014

From The Green Building Initiative (GBI)

Study suggested that Green Globes certification used on a Drexel University building would cost 15% less than LEED certification

California Replaces Federal Funding for High Speed Rail with Carbon-Offset Revenues

June 20, 2014

State budget diverts 25% of annual carbon cap-and-trade revenue to the San-Francisco-to-LA rail line that lost federal funding

Green Homes Show Growth in a Recovering Market

June 19, 2014

From National Association of Home Builders

Residential construction is a key engine behind economic growth in the United States. According to McGraw Hill Construction’s Dodge Construction Market Forecast, single and multifamily housing projects account for about 45% of the value of all...

CeraTech Advances Leadership in Concrete Sustainability

June 17, 2014

From CeraTech Inc.

CeraTech, a producer of durable, high performance, and low carbon cement for concrete, announced it has joined Architecture 2030's “The 2030 Challenge for Products” initiative. The 2030 Challenge is heavily focused on carbon reduction in the built...

2014 Excavator Spec Guide

A look at 100s of models and the features that add value along with emissions compliance.

NRMCA Seeks Proposals for 2015 Concrete Sustainability Conference

From National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA)

June 12, 2014

Private Firms & Public Agencies Honored with Transportation Project Environmental Excellence Awards

June 12, 2014

From American Road & Transportation Builders Association

Highway, bridge, transit and waterway projects from across the country were recognized for their contributions to environmental protection and mitigation during the American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development...