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Officials, RIDOT Kick Off Long-Awaited 6-10 Interchange →

Gov. Gina Raimondo joined with U.S. Sen. Jack Reed, U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza and Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director Peter Alviti to officially begin work on the 6-10 Interchange. The 6-10 Interchange rebuild languished for 30 years. The ceremony launched the $410 million project using a design-build approach that will save money and complete the project more quickly than anticipated. Click for more...

Huisman Successfully Load Tests World's First 3D-Printed Offshore Crane Hook →

Huisman's 3D printing technology catches up to what could become the new future of manufacturing technology. Click for more...

Spiraling Timber Temple to Rise in Nevada Desert →

From Construction Equipment Guide... “Galaxia celebrates hope in the unknown, stars, planets, black holes, the movement uniting us in swirling galaxies of dreams,” said Mamou-Mani Architects. Click for more...

State Awards Contract to Fix Dilapidated Interchange →

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) Rhode Island plans to rebuild a dilapidated highway interchange, making it safer for the 90,000 vehicles that traverse it daily and eliminating the millions of dollars the state spends on minor fixes. The state Department of Transportation signed a contract on Dec. 21 with 6/10 Constructors, a design and build team of companies with ties to Rhode Island and New England. The interchange of Routes 6 and 10 needs an urgent fix because seven of its nine bridges are structurally deficient, said Peter Alviti, DOT director. Click for more...

Transportation Commission Awards $22.9M in Contracts →

Motorists will soon have a second way of getting in and out of Bar Nunn. The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded 71 Construction, of Casper, a $6.8 million contract to construct a new interchange at Bar Nunn during its meeting in November. The commission awarded that and nine other contracts totaling $22.9 million. For the Bar Nunn project, the new interchange will provide a second access to the town. Click for more...

How Technology is Driving Trends in the Construction Industry →

With the boom of technology in most industries around the world, the world of building has also evolved tremendously. Click for more...

Felling Presents Donation to Special Olympics Golden Eagles and Young Athletes Teams →

Felling Trailers Inc. conducted an annual online auction of an FT-3 drop deck utility trailer to benefit Special Olympics Minnesota in October of this year. To close the chapter on this year's story, Felling Trailers Inc. presented the donation checks to two Special Olympics Teams, Special Olympics Golden Eagles and Young Athletes teams. "Special Olympics Minnesota was very gracious to allow Felling Trailers to keep the donated funds local. Click for more...

Construction Temporarily Stopped at Church Destroyed on 9/11 →

Skanska said it had extended payment deadlines and discussed alternatives with the archdiocese to try to keep the project going but ultimately had to halt construction. Click for more...

IED Hosts Christmas Party, Installation of Officers →

The Illinois Equipment Distributors (IED) held its 51st annual Christmas reception and installation of officers on Dec. 1 at Venuti's Italian Restaurant in Addison, Ill. Guests enjoyed a performance by TP Mulrooney, a golf comedian who has performed on HBO, Comedy Central and The Golf Channel, in addition to an open bar and a classic Italian meal. Jim McCann, McCann Industries Inc. , 2017 IED president and 2018 first year director of the IED, took the opportunity to thank everyone for attending and to thank Tom Smith of National Lift Truck and outgoing, 5-year IED board member for his service. Click for more...

Construction Giants Embrace 3D Construction Printing →

It has been known for years that construction giant Skanska has been involved with Loughborrough University and the 3D construction printing research being undertaken there, but this year several new conventional construction giants have moved into 3D construction printing. European construction giants have especially become active participants in 3D construction printing likely due to the high labor costs in Europe, which 3D construction printing has the potential to reduce. Click for more...

Town Installs World's First 3D-Printed Bridge →

The bridge, which is meant to remain in operation for at least 30 years, was tested in the lab and on-site with a 5-ton weight, much more than it will ever hold in practice. Click for more...

Felling Trailers Adds New Fabrication Center →

In the time frame just a bit short of a year, Felling Trailers Inc. has moved buildings, built buildings, acquired new technologies and moved existing equipment to streamline the production process and increase manufacturing efficiencies. All of this has transpired with the result of a new fabrication center. In the fall of 2016, Felling Trailers worked with Thein Moving Co. Structural Movers to relocate existing Building 51 to make way for an expansion of the main warehouse to incorporate space for a new fabrication center. Click for more...

Mack Trucks to Hire 400 New Employees →

“We’re increasing employment to meet higher market demand,” Heffner said. “Part of that includes strong interest in the new Mack Anthem model.” Click for more...

Martin Weissburg Appointed President of Mack Trucks →

Weissburg will succeed Dennis Slagle, who has led the company since 2008. Click for more...

3D Construction Printing Conference Draws Crowds →

3D Printhuset A/S organized a conference in Copenhagen on Nov. 30, where pioneer Behrokh Khoshnevis of Contour Crafting, the originator of the concept of 3D construction printing, was the first of many speakers. Following him, more than 200 attendees had the opportunity to hear presentations from companies like Winsun, Apis Cor, Sika, Xtree and many others. The global leaders representing conventional materials and construction companies were also in attendance Sika, Vinci Construction & Royal BAM Group gave presentations about why they had become involved in 3D construction printing. Click for more...

Felling's F-10 R Turret Reel Trailer Custom-Made for Municipal Utility →

Felling recently completed a custom turret reel trailer for a municipal power entity in western California, an FT-10 R turret reel trailer. The FT-10 R turret reel trailer is a valuable tool for any fleet: municipalities, electric utilities, communications, gas and oil, etc. Felling Trailers offers many utility and telecom trailer solutions, including utility cable reels, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Rubble Master RM 90GO! — Crushing, Recycling on Route 66 in Flagstaff →

Billy Todd, 108 Excavating, uses his Rubble Master RM90GO! compact crusher to recycle concrete and asphalt on Route 66 in Flagstaff, Ariz. Rubble Master is a manufacturer of compact crushers, recyclers and screening plants. 108 Excavating, owned and operated by Todd, is a contractor specializing in excavation, demolition, land clearing, trenching, and fine and rough grading throughout northern Arizona. Click for more...

Mack Trucks Participates in Discussion about Partnership with Steve Moakler →

In conjunction with this year's annual Country Music Awards (CMA) show in Nashville, Tenn., Mack Trucks participated in a panel discussion spotlighting its collaboration with country music artist Steve Moakler. Mack announced its partnership with Moakler during the Sept. 13 launch of the new Mack AnthemTM highway model, where Steve debuted his new song “Born Ready” — which also is Mack's tagline. Click for more...

NASA Challenges Teams in Final Phase of Mars Habitat Building Contest →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Challenge finalists will face off in a week-long competition held at the Edwards Demonstration and Learning Center at the end of April. Click for more...

Trail King Exhibits at Commercial Vehicle Show →

Trail King Industries exhibited at the first ever North American Commercial Vehicle Show held in Atlanta, Ga. The brand-new MG-HG detachable gooseneck was the showcase of the Trail King floor exhibit. “The business to business concept of this inaugural show allowed our sales team more opportunity for one on one time with dealers and customers. We were able to showcase our flexibility and strength in trailer offerings for the commercial market,” said Barry Freifeld, director of sales. Click for more...

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