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May 24, 2012
FEATURED NEWS Read this section online
Good news, bad news on construction employment front
The construction industry lost 2,000 jobs in April, following similar declines of 3,000 in March and 1,000 in February, but still added 63,000 jobs over the past year as the ...Read more

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NEWS Read this section online
Georgia DOT awards $73.7 in transportation work
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has initiated bids for major transportation improvement projects all across the state, with the agency awarding $73.7 million in new work, including significant, multi-million-dollar ...Read more
Former top Illinois DOT director abused power, report charges
Michael Stout, former director of the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) Division of Traffic Safety, used his position to obtain passes to NASCAR events at Chicagoland Speedway, misappropriated state property, ...Read more
ARTBA letter to conferees: ‘Approving transportation bill does not guarantee jobs’
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) sent a letter to conferees for the reauthorization of a highway bill saying "it is one of the most proactive steps Congress ...Read more
Mica and Duncan issue transportation statements
Earlier today, U.S. Rep. John Mica (R-Fla.), chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and U.S. Rep. John Duncan, Jr. (R-Tenn.), chairman of the Highways and Transit Subcommittee, made ...Read more
INDUSTRY BRIEFS
LaHood attends Dubuque Millwork District TIGER project ribbon cutting
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood celebrated the ribbon cutting on the $137 million Historic Millwork District multimodal improvement project, a keystone in a strategy to reinvigorate the community ...Read more
Granite resolves issues related to U.S. 20 project in Oregon
Granite Construction's joint venture, Yaquina River Constructors (YRC), and the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) have resolved their claims in a settlement that includes a mutually agreed termination of the ...Read more
TIFIA transportation project loan program under fire
Congress will begin reconciling reauthorization bills that contain significantly increased funding for a somewhat controversial loan program. Read more

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ECONOMICS
Wheel loader sales, auction trends
For Equipment World's QuickData trends on wheel loaders, with data from Equipment Data Associates and Top Bid auction price guide, click here:  Equip0512pg043
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Parsons Brinckerhoff to manage $950M Port of Long Beach Bridge Project
Parsons Brinckerhoff has been selected by the Port of Long Beach to provide program management and construction management services for the $950 million replacement of the Gerald Desmond Bridge. Groundbreaking for ...
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Holcim’s Q1 2012 report: Growing demand for construction materials
In Holcim's first-quarter 2012 earnings report, the company says that, due to good economic conditions in Asia and Latin America and growing demand for construction materials in North America ...
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Granite Q1 2012 results show 21-percent revenue increase
Watsonville, Calif.-based Granite Construction has reported a net loss of $12 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, for the first quarter of ...
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PRODUCTS AND INNOVATIONS
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Chicago Pneumatic: High-back pressure breakers
Chicago Pneumatic's updated line of medium- (BRK 55 HBP), heavy- (BRK 70 HBP), and super-heavy duty (BRK 95 ) high-back pressure (HBP) breakers is designed to accept the higher return ...
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Telsmith JCP 2238-38 two-stage portable crushing plant
The new JCP 2238-38 two-stage portable crushing plant from Telsmith, an Astec Industries company, includes a J2238 jaw as the primary crusher and a C38 cone to complete final crushing ...
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W.S. Tyler F-Class vibrating screen minimizes vibration
W.S. Tyler says its new F-Class vibrating screen minimizes structural vibration, delivers a consistent stroke, and, with the right media, virtually eliminates blinding and pegging. The screen features an advanced ...
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Metso’s Lokotrack LT120 portable jaw crusher plant
Metso says its new Lokotrack LT120 portable jaw crusher plant combines crushing performance and user-friendly design and is available in hydraulic- and electric-driven versions. The hydraulically operated version is powered ...
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MANUFACTURER AND PEOPLE NEWS
United Rentals: RSC fleet sharing in place
United Rentals says, two weeks past the close of its purchase of RSC, its field leadership is in place, and there is a cross-company visibility of fleet at the branch level, ...
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LiuGong Construction expands DLL parternship
LiuGong Construction Machinery has expanded its partnership with DLL to include wholesale and retail financing to dealers and customers throughout Canada. Prior to this new agreement being signed, LiuGong and DLL ...
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Garton Tractor, new Takeuchi dealership in California
(Atlanta, GA.) Takeuchi-US has announced Garton Tractor Inc. as the newest member of their expanding dealer network, representing the full line of Takeuchi compact earthmoving equipment. Located in Ukiah, Calif., Garton ...
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Liebherr promotes Tim Doucette
    Liebherr Construction Equipment has promoted Timothy "Tim" Doucette to the newly created position of General Manager – Brand Strategy. In this new role, Doucette will work closely with ...
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McLanahan Corp. names VP of operations
McLanahan Corp. has promoted Ken Kirsch to vice president of operations. Prior to filling this newly created role, Kirsch served as director of business process operations.   He brings more then 20 ...
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WEB EXCLUSIVES
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Clark: Alternative fuels key to American economic prosperity
Retired U.S. Army Gen. Wesley Clark says the investment in alternative fuel is the most important component in U.S. prosperity.
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How-to: Identify quality air coils
A quality air coil will exhibit good “strength, durability, flexibility, memory recoil, and performance in hot and cold temperatures,” say the writers behind parts manufacturer Phillips Industries’ Qwik Tech Tips ...
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CALENDAR Read this section online
May 23, 2012 toMay 25, 2012
International Society for Asphalt Pavements (ISAP)
May 30, 2012 toMay 31, 2012
Institute of Mining Engineeering
June 2, 2012 toJune 6, 2012
American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)
June 5, 2012 toJune 7, 2012
National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association Noise & Dust Workshop
June 7, 2012 toJune 10, 2012
American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE)

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DIGITAL MAGAZINE

SAFETY WATCH:
Lock, tag and block to make sure equipment is de-energized before performing maintenance tasks.

DATA MINING:
The latest financial analysis of issues impacting in the industry.

ROCK LAW:
If upheld, the Cumberland case could expand the designation of S & S violations.

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