Brian EthridgeRoadbuildingDOT evaluating sinkhole in GeorgiaThe Georgia Department of Transportation is evaluating a sinkhole that suddenly opened in a parking lot on John Morrow Parkway at Pearl Nix Parkway in Gainesville. The sinkhole is approximately 12 feet wide and about 20 feet deep. Georgia DOT is closely evaluating the sinkhole because it could have an impact on traffic in the area. Access […]August 15, 2014RoadbuildingNew American-Canadian bridge inching closer toward constructionMichigan and Canadian officials are a tad bit closer to building a new Detroit-Windsor bridge. Gov. Rick Snyder and Canadian Minister of Transport Lisa Raitt have announced appointments to the International Authority which will oversee the $2.1 billion project. Mrs. Kristine Burr and Mrs. Geneviève Gagnon have been appointed by Canada and Mr. Michael D. Hayes, Mrs. […]August 14, 2014RoadbuildingNJDOT worker faces 10 years in prison for stealingAn employee of the New Jersey Department of Transportation has been indicted on charges he used a state-issued fuel card to steal around $2,000 worth of gas for personal use. William Lomonaco, a 29-year veteran of the department, faces one count each of official misconduct and theft, according to the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office. If […]August 13, 2014RoadbuildingLouisiana awarded $250k grant for bridge workSenator David Vitter announced $250,000 will be awarded to the Louisiana Department of Transportation for bridge work in Vermilion Parish. The grant will be used to improve the Maree Michael and Creek Bridges on LA 91. “It’s important to improve our nation’s roads and bridges and help provide traffic relief so we can carry out on […]August 13, 2014RoadbuildingWirtgen acquires majority stake in BenninghovenWirtgen has acquired a 70 percent majority stake in Benninghoven, located in Germany. Benninghoven is a manufacturer of asphalt mixing plants with proven success and a long-standing tradition. Wirtgen says it will now offer one-stop solutions to its customers including all processes starting with the crushing of rocks, through the mixing of asphalt to laying, compacting […]August 12, 2014Roadbuilding62-year-old worker killed near Throgs Neck BridgeA 62-year-old construction worker was killed in an accident near Throgs Neck Bridge in the Bronx, New York. The accident happened early in the morning when construction crews were unloading a cabinet full of electrical equipment. The equipment accidentally fell off of the pallet, killing the worker. “We had a contractor who was working on a […]August 12, 2014RoadbuildingHolcim and Lafarge detail Brazilian disposal plansHolcim and Lafarge have announced the activities they plan to offload in Brazil in order to gain antitrust approval for their merger to create the largest cement maker in the world. The Swiss and French companies plan to sell several assets, including three integrated cement plants and two grinding stations as well as one ready-mix plant in […]August 12, 2014RoadbuildingCongress passes Highway Trust Fund patch; Obama signsJust hours after the House turned down the Senate’s highway funding bill, Congress has passed a $10.8 billion bill to fund the Highway Trust Fund. Without the temporary patch, the HTF would have run dry in the next month or so. The bill is expected to be signed by President Barack Obama and should allow […]August 12, 2014RoadbuildingImpressive agitation: Neal Manufacturing Storage TanksNeal Manufacturing, a division of Blastcrete Equipment Company, offers long-term storage solutions for coal tar and asphalt emulsions with its skid-mounted sealer mixer tanks. The storage tanks are made with high-quality components and heavy-gauge materials for durability, reliability and exceptional material transfer. They also allow contractors to save money by purchasing material in bulk and […]August 11, 2014Roadbuilding21 states receiving millions to repair storm-damaged roadsThe Department of Transportation announced $334 million in emergency funds will be used to help 21 states repair roads and bridges damaged by storms and floods. Colorado will be getting $130 million, which is by far the more than any other state. The funds will help the state fix several roads and bridges damaged by […]August 11, 2014Previous PagePage 26 of 31Next PageTop StoriesSafety & ComplianceContractor Faces $394K in Fines After Worker Dies in TrenchThe worker was buried at the bottom of a 12-foot-deep trench, and his employer had been cited for similar violations in the past.Wheel LoadersLiebherr Debuts World's First Large Wheel Loader with a Hydrogen EngineDozersHyundai Breaks into the Dozer Market with HD100The DirtTest Run & Review: The Market's First Electric Mini Excavator, JCB’s 19C-1ECompact equipmentTakeuchi's TCR50-2 Crawler Dumper is Coming to North America