Showcase & Buyer's Guide 2014

July 31, 2013

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To check out all the products available for the asphalt industry, click here!

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Towing Safety Starts with Proper Equipment

Identify the weakest link in your truck and trailer combination.

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Time-Lapse Video: Crews Complete Rail Bridge Replacement

Construction crews recently completed a rail bridge replacement project in the United Kingdom.

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Top 10 Hottest Construction Stories This Week: Industry Reacts to Biden Infrastructure Plan

Most-read construction stories include how change orders hold back construction companies, corporations call tax hikes to pay for $2 trillion infrastructure plan 'dangerously misguided,' Sandvik acquires Allied

Enter to Win a Yeti Can Coozie

We're giving away one Yeti can coozie each week live during Hops & Highways, enter here and watch to see if you're a winner!

T'mara Deridder (left) with her grandmother Elaine Sheldon (right). They are roller operators at Cobbleskill Stone and are standing with Mike Moore, Vice President of Cobleskill Stone (middle).

Family-Owned Construction Company Purchases 12 Dynapac Rollers

Cobleskill Stone Products has invested in new equipment to help continue company growth

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How Democrats Could Use Reconciliation to Pass Infrastructure Bill

Senate parliamentarian has advised that a revised budget resolution can include reconciliation instructions, opening a path for Democrats to pass spending legislation, like an infrastructure bill with no Republican support, by a simple majority vote.

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Road Widener LLC Appoints Two Regional Sales Representative to Expand Global Sales Coverage

The company is focusing on expanding its direct sales coverage worldwide to better serve its customers.

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Focus on Last-Mile Logistics in Construction to Lay Foundation for Profit Gains

Adopting the logistics best practices of e-commerce leaders will allow construction suppliers to increase efficiency and profitability, match expectations to retain customers, and lay the foundation for future gains

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Hops & Highways Episode 23: Tips for Hiring New Workers

As the industry adds workers, you may find yourself like many other companies, struggling to find employees to fill your open jobs. Today we have some hiring and retention mistakes construction companies make and ways to fix them.

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Construction Adds 110,000 Jobs in March

The industry has added 931,000 jobs since April 2020, recovering 83.6% of the jobs lost during earlier stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Top 10 Hottest Construction Stories This Week: City of Phoenix Test Drives RAP

Most-read construction stories include construction management innovations emerging from COVID-19, PPP deadline extended, four trends behind the explosion in construction technology adoption, Q&A on floor sealers and polishable concrete overlays

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Industry Responds to Biden Infrastructure Plan

The American Jobs Plan is a comprehensive infrastructure package that will create millions of good paying jobs and make America more competitive. Here's a breakdown of the proposed spending and potential issues with the plan.

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Steve Cole Appointed Western Region Dealer Sales Manager at Dynapac North America

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$2 Trillion Infrastructure Plan Welcomed But Tax Hikes to Pay for It Called 'Dangerously Misguided'

The multi-trillion dollar plan would dramatically boost infrastructure spending, but concerns have emerged over federal requirements, such as project labor agreements, and the proposed corporate tax increases to pay for it

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Using Hamm Intelligent Technology to Advance Compaction

April 21, 2021

New roller technology available today is engineered to help operators achieve more precise and consistent rolling patterns and density results.

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An Old Industry Gets a New Anthem

Introducing the all-new 2021 Leeboy 8520 Raised on Blacktop Special Edition Paver. Equipped with an extensive list of custom features. Click to learn more.

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First Infrastructure Bill to Address Roads, Bridges; Second to Focus on Social Issues

White House confirms that the first proposal will likely address physical infrastructure such as roads, bridges and efforts to expand rural broadband access…the second will cover issues such as child care and health care.

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New Caterpillar Utility Compactors to Feature Compaction Measurement Technology

Three new tandem and combination utility compactors were introduced to deliver increased productivity, efficiency, simple operation and easy maintenance

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Caterpillar Introduces Five New Soil Compactors to the Market

The CS10 GC, CP11 GC, CS11 GC, CP12 GC & CS12 GC were all introduced to help meet customer demand

Rammers deliver a high impact force making them an excellent choice for cohesive and semi-cohesive soils.

Choosing the Right Soil Compaction Equipment

Having the right equipment on hand will ensure you're laying a solid base for your project

Education Key to Success at RAP Management

With a focus on producing high-quality and sustainable mix designs, the Ohio-based producer works to overcome the old school mindset surrounding recycled asphalt materials.

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Hops & Highways Episode 22: Paving Season Start Up Tips

This week, Jess & Dormie have a lot of infrastructure news to share and also discuss the 10 things contractors can do to make the most out of these coming busy months

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Republicans: Infrastructure Bill Means Funding for Roads, Bridges; Not Climate Change or Social Justice

Congressional Republicans are pushing back against the Biden's ambitious infrastructure proposal, warning that any plan that strays from core transportation priorities to one that tackles climate change and social justice won't get GOP support

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Study: COVID-19 Cost Illinois Over $1 Billion in Transportation Infrastructure Revenues

One year in, gas tax revenues and transit ridership continue to lag pre-pandemic levels

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AASHTO Report Highlights How Infrastructure Investment Benefits States

State DOT projects provide both quality of life and economic benefits to American communities large and small

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Maximize Your Pavement Quality with VÖGELE Equipment

March 17, 2021

Ease of machine operation is a huge deciding factor when purchasing a new machine. Learn how VÖGELE Pavers truly work for you.

Over One-Third of U.S. Bridges in Need of Replacement

According to the annual bridge report from the American Road & Transportation Builders Association, there are 175 million daily crossings on over 45,000 structurally deficient U.S. bridges in poor condition.