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8 BERLON INDUSTRIES OFFERS WIDE VARIETY OF UNIQUE ATTACHMENTS

Berlon Industries, a manufacturer and distributor of a variety of attachments, is on a mission to provide high-quality attachments by partnering with dealers and retailers and gathering input from customers.

12 SUPERIOR ANNOUNCES SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION OF NORTH SPLIT

Superior Construction, an American family-owned infrastructure contractor, announced the substantial completion of its highly anticipated I-65/I-70 North Split Interchange project in Indianapolis, Ind.

16 ALTA EQUIPMENT HOLDS OPEN HOUSE IN OAKWOOD VILLAGE, OHIO

Alta Equipment Company’s Ohio branch, located at 181 Oakleaf Oval in Oakwood Village, Ohio, held an open house event on May 25. The branch services the northeast, northwest and central regions of Ohio.

22 SANCO, DIAMOND TEAM UP FOR INAUGURAL

DEMO DAYS IN MINN.

Sanco Equipment and Diamond Mowers hosted an inaugural Diamond Demo Days event on May 10 to 11. The event was held at Traxler’s Hunting Preserve at 37699 Hunting Preserve Lane in Le Center, Minn.

24 HYUNDAI ADDS PILLAR AS DEALER FOR QUAD CITIES, NORTHWEST ILL.

Based in Silvis, Ill., Pillar Equipment will represent the full line of Hyundai Construction Equipment products in Rock Island, Henry, Whiteside and Mercer counties in the Quad Cities region of northwest Illinois.

26 ATLAS COPCO POWER TECHNIQUE, RMS PARTNER IN MIDWEST

Atlas Copco Power Technique, a provider of portable air compressor, power generation, pump and handheld tool products, has added Road Machinery & Supplies Co. as a new partner.

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SOUTHEASTERN EQUIPMENT COMPANY

AWARDS DIEBERT AS 2022 MVP

Southeastern Equipment Company announced Bernard “Dutch” Diebert, field support leader, has received the dealership’s 2022 MVP Award. Now in its seventh year, all employees cast ballots to choose the winner.

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30 FAST COMPANY AWARDS BOBCAT FOR INNOVATION, IDEAS

The world’s first all-electric compact track loader, the Bobcat T7X, received multiple honors as winner of the Transportation category, a finalist in the General Excellence category and honorable mention in the North America category.

36 ASV ANNOUNCES DUFFY SALES AS ITS 2022 SMALL MARKET WINNER

ASV selected Duffy’s Sales & Rental as the winner of the 2022 Small Market award. The Wisconsin-based dealer has served ASV customers since 1993, providing sales, rental, parts and services.

40 YANMAR ANNOUNCES 2022 DEALER OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS

Yanmar Compact Equipment recognized three 2022 Dealer of the Year Award winners at its 2023 Dealer Meeting. Yanmar selected Vermeer Midwest as the Large Market winner. The dealer has shown strong loyalty to the Yanmar brand.

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ALTA EQUIPMENT ANNOUNCES Q4, 2022 FINANCIAL RESULTS

Alta Equipment Group Inc., a provider of material handling, construction and environmental processing equipment and related services, announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2022.

54 VOLVO DELIVERS FIRST MACHINE MADE USING FOSSIL-FREE STEEL

At ConExpo 2023 in Las Vegas, Volvo Construction Equipment handed over the keys to the first construction machine made from fossil-free steel for a North American customer — and it’s the second delivery in the world.

56 JOHN DEERE REVEALS CONSTRUCTION PORTFOLIO ADDITIONS

John Deere is continuing the performance tiering journey that began in 2020 and chose ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023 as the world stage to introduce new models and technology features that provide differentiated value for its customers.

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HAYDEN-MURPHY HOSTS PAVING DEMO FOR CENTRAL LAKES COLLEGE

Hayden-Murphy hosted a four-day paving demonstration May 1 to 4 2023 for 83 students in the Heavy Equipment Operators program at Central Lakes College in Staples, Minn.

60 BOMAG SUPPORTS CONSTRUCTION ANGELS DURING CONEXPO

BOMAGAmericas raised more than $6,400 during the ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023 show to support Construction Angels, by dedicating a portion of its ConExpo 2023 booth space to run a t-shirt campaign.

62 DYNAPAC

DEVELOPS NEW PARTNER IN INDIANA, RPM MACHINERY

Dynapac North America announced the new equipment dealer partnership with RPM Machinery in Indiana. This addition will provide customers with access to Dynapac equipment, parts and support to four locations in central Indiana.

62 LEEBOY

ANNOUNCES ITS DEALER AWARD WINNERS FOR 2022

LeeBoy recently announced the winners of its 2022 Dealer Awards. The Midwest’s McLean Equipment was named one of the top five dealers in equipment sales.

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$16,500 STK# ZZ21021, BOLINGBROOK, IL

2015 KOMATSU PC210LC-10 $150,000 STK# KMCONS, 3280 HRS, SPRINGFIELD, IL

2014 KOMATSU PC360LC-10 $175,000 STK# KM19566, 3893 HRS, SPRINGFIELD, IL

2018 KOMATSU D65EX-18 $295,000 STK# KM2022629, 1211 HOURS, PALMYRA, MO

2016 KOMATSU 931.2 $315,000 STK# VT2022024, 9946 HRS, ESCANABA, MI

2015 KOMATSU PC228USLC-10 $149,500 STK# KM2021516, 4061 HRS, ESCANABA, MI

2020 HAMM HD12VO $30,000 STK# HM2023012, 700 HRS, SPRINGFIELD, IL

2018 GRADALL D152 $215,000 STK# ZZ18177, 28 HRS, EAU CLAIRE, WI

2019 KOMATSU PC210LC-11 $239,500 STK# KM2022030, 459 HRS, BRIDGETON, MO

Tracks, 84” GP Bucket, Aux Hyd $69,900

2016 Case 650M WT, S/N JJGN650MHJC100624, 631 Hours, Cab/Air, PAT Blade, New U/C $122,500

2020 Case CX37C, S/N NZLN57032, 236 Hours, Cab/Air, Aux/Hyd, Hyd Thumb $59,900

2019 Case TV450, S/N NJM453706, 1214 Hours, Cab/Air, High Flow, 2 Speed, E-H Controls, Hyd Coupler, 84” GP

SAKAI SV544T - ’18, approx. 350 hrs, 83” padfoot drum w/smooth drum kit, #C001431 $P.O.R.

ROADTEC RP190 - ‘13, approx.. 6200 hrs. EZIV Carlson screed, Moba grade & slope controls......................................................$58,900

MANITOWOC 11000-1 – (‘19), C003846...$CALL GROVE RT880E – (’14), EROPS, 4,018 hrs, C000895...$389,000

SAKAI SW770HF - ‘17 w/approx. 1550 hours, 67” drum, tier III Isuzu engine, fleet machine ..........................................................$69,450

ROLLERS

ROADTEC RP195 PAVER - ’08, approx. 8890 hrs. Carlson EZIV 10 screed, Moba grade & slope controls $37,500

EXCAVATORS

Liebherr A904C Wheeled Excavator - ‘16, approx 550 Hrs, 2-piece boom, pin grabber coupler, aux hyd ..................................$P.O.R. Liebherr R946 - ‘14, approx.. 800 Hrs, 12’6” stick, QC66 coupler, aux. hyd ..............$P.O.R.

CRUSHING AND SCREENING

GROVE RT650E, (’14) 50-Ton, Tier 4, 105’ Boom, 51’ Jib, #C001600 $319,000 GROVE RT765E-2, (’14), 65-Ton, 110’ Boom, 56’ Jib, 2831 Hrs, #C001601

GROVE RT880E, (‘13) 80 Ton Lift Capacity, #C000895

LOADERS AND EXCAVATORS:

BROOMS MILLING MACHINES

- ’20, approx.. 850 hrs. AC, side shift, #C002327 $63,700

ASTEC GT104 - ‘17, 325 Hrs, 5.25cyd Hopper, 4’x9’ Top & Bottom Screens, #C001154............ ..........................................................$161,700

ASTEC GT205MF – ’17, approx. 1800 hrs, 5x20 top deck w/high frequency bottom deck, #C001180..........................................$275,000

BOMAG BM600 - ‘16, 565 Hrs, 24” Drum, Load Out Conveyor $174,000

BOMAG BM1200/35 - ‘15, 1150 Hrs, 4’ Drum, 3’ Also Available, Front Conveyor, #C000846 $298,000

Roadtec RX-100 - ‘18 w/475 Hrs, 20” drum, #C001554..........................................$185,900

PAVERS / ROAD WIDENERS

Roadtec RP190 – ’13, 5860 hrs, Carlson EZIV 10-19’ screed w/12” ext, #C001909 $48,000

P.O.R. items may be on rent causing pricing and hours to vary.

LIEBHERR L550, (‘14), Liebherr diesel, stepless hydrostatic travel drive , traction & ride control systems,, Michelin XHA 23.5R25EM (L3) radial tires, enclosed ROPS cab with a/c 3.92 yard gen purpose bucket. Quick coupler, #C001328

$174,118

LIEBHERR L550 XPOWER, (‘18), an innovative machine concept which combines performance, fuel efficiency, robustness and comfort. With their power split driveline, XPower wheel loaders work with the greatest level of efficiency in all applications, #C003574

$208,947

LIEBHERR L550 XPOWER, (’17), an innovative machine concept which combines performance, fuel efficiency, robustness and comfort. With their power split driveline, XPower wheel loaders work with the greatest level of efficiency in all applications, #C003118 $169,900

LIEBHERR L550, (‘11), 6732 Hours, #C005016 $65,900

LIEBHERR LR636, (‘18) 3.25cyd bucket w/teeth & segments. Front and rear aux. hydraulics for 4 in 1 bucket, winch or ripper. 3 year/6000 hour full machine warranty, #C001745 $249,700

LIEBHERR PR736 LGP, (‘15), 204 HP, 32” Pads, 6-Way Blade, EROPS, #C001941 ................................$CALL

LIEBHERR R936 LC, (’19), EROPS w/ AC & Heat, auto lube, rear camera, 54” bucket, #C004148 $CALL SAKAI SW354, (’18), #C003395 $CALL

BerlonIndustriesOffersWideVarietyofUniqueAttachments

By Katherine Petrik CEG EDITORIALASSISTANT

BerlonIndustries,amanufacturer and distributor of a variety of attachments,isonamissiontoprovide high-quality attachments by partnering with dealers and retailers and gathering input from customers. The company, headquartered in Hustisford, Wis., offers buckets, augers, trenchers, grapples and other tools for skid steers, mini-skid steers, tractor loaders, compact utility tractors, wheel loaders and telehandlers.

History

Berlon began creating attachments for skid steers in 1995 by Lon Berndt. In 2012, Berlon was sold to Blackthorne Partners, the company’s current managing director. In 2020, Randy Schickert, current president and CEO, purchased a stake in the company and joined the board of directors.

In January 2022, Berlon purchased Lowe Manufacturing of Viola, Wis., maker of attachments for fencing, construction, landscaping, rental, contracting, utility and agricultural applications.

Lowe was founded in 1971. Richard and Mary Lowe ran the business for the past 42 years. Richard retired after the sale and Mary remained with the business until February 2023, to help with the transition.

“We set out a new course of growth and we’ve doubled the size of Berlon Industries in the last three years,” said Schickert. “We have done well on the growth side. After the acquisition of Lowe, we doubled Berlon again. We are now four times the size we were just a little more than three years ago.”

Post acquisition, all sales and marketing were combined into one team led by Diane Salzman, director of sales. Today, there are approximately 80 employees — 60 in the shops and 20 office and management staff — combined in both locations.

Product Lineup

Salzmanhasbeenwiththecompany for 17 years. She has seen the company’s product line evolve. She said walk-behind skid steers have become increasingly popular — and so have the attachments for

these machines.

“Our array of products in that industry has been good for our growth strategy,” she said.

Berlon has a product range that includes buckets, grapples, miniproducts, pallet fork frames, bale spear carriages, log splitters, land planes, trailer movers and bale handlers.

“One of our unique products in the industry is our material long bucket,”saidSalzman.“Itisusedat quarries to clean underneath conveyors. We also make a material

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Berlon/Lowe sales department (L-R) Howie Krohn; Diane Salzman, director of sales; Cody Apfelbeck; and Kurt Kaeppel.

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Berlon’s newly redesigned bale spear carriages are available for skid steers.

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Raw material is ready for production.

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One of Berlon Industries’ popular products is the mini-grapple.

see BERLON page 76

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JD 1050K, 3 Shank Ripper, 156” Semi U, Warranty, #249082..................$399,002

JD 550K, Cab, A/C, LGP, 24” Shoes, 6 Way 124” Blade, #262482..................$139,000

JD 310SL, Cab, A/C, 4X4, Ext Hoe, Ride Control, Aux Hyd, 2 Lever, Warranty, #262444 ........ $93,500

JD 672G, CAB, A/C, 14' BLADE, 14.00 TIRES, PUSH BLOCK, #250229 $159,502

BOMAG BW211PD-50, Cab, A/C, Padfoot, 84” Single Drum Roller, #249982 ........$72,902

BOMAG BW177, OROPS, 66” Smooth Drum Roller, #250889....................$66,500

NPK Hammers, All Sizes for All Makes. Inspected and Well Maintained, GH4 –GH18

JD 772G, CAB, A/C, 14' MB, 14.00 TIRES, FRONT SCARIFIER, #247558............$159,902

JD 250G, A/C, 9’9” Arm, 28” Shoes, Warranty, #249661 $172,502

JD 850K, A/C, Winch, LGP, 36” Pads, 6 Way 168” Blade, #251197..................$169,000

JD 950K, A/C, SMARTGRADE, LGP 30", PAT 184"BLADE, RIPPER, WARRANTY, #250253 $539,002

Bomag BW211D-50, 84” Smooth Drum, #251655 ..................................$88,000

JD 380GLC, A/C, 72’ Long Front, 32” Shoes, Warranty, #248585..................$259,002

JD 85D, A/C, AUX HYD, 6'11" ARM, BLADE, RUBBER BELTS, #251821 $64,500

JD 770G, Cab, A/C, 14’ M.B., 14.00 Tires, #247935 ................................$134,502

JD 135G, A/C, 9'11" ARM, REDUCED TURN, 24" SHOES, #249203....................$99,000

JD 290GLC, A/C, Coupler, 10’2” Arm, 32” Shoes, New Reman Engine, #250559 ........ $159,002

JD 350G, CAB, A/C, AUX HYD, COUPLER, 13’1” ARM, 32” SHOES, #237479 ............ $149,002

JD 670B, Cab, A/C, 12’ M.B., Radio, Front Lift Group, #261582....................$49,902

JD 160G, A/C, AUX HYD, COUPLER, 24" PADS, 10'2" ARM, Warranty, #250419 $146,002

SuperiorAnnounces Substantial Completion of North Split

Superior Construction, anAmerican family-owned infrastructure contractor, announced the substantial completion of its highly anticipated I-65/I-70 North Split InterchangeprojectinIndianapolis,Ind.—a crucial endeavor aimed at enhancing safety, improving traffic flow and accommodating future growth. Although Superior began reopening main line movements several weeks earlier, the final ramp (Ohio Street to College Avenue) reopened May 26, representingasignificantmilestoneinrevitalizing the region's transportation infrastructure.

“The substantial completion of the North Split project proves how a committed team, when aligned, can achieve a nearly impossible feat,” said Nick Largura, Superior CEO. “I’m grateful to all of the Superior team members and partners who worked alongside us to deliver this critical transportation hubforthepeopleofIndianapolis,andIlook forward to watching it connect this region for generations to come.”

The North Split project has been a collaborative effort between Superior Construction, its design partner, Janssen & Spaans Engineering Inc. (JSE), and the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT). It is the first endeavor to completely reconstruct the interchange, bridges and pavement along the North Split since it opened in 1976.

In addition to replacing the area’s aging infrastructure, INDOT sought to improve public safety by eliminating the interstate’s original weave patterns. According to the agency, frequent merges, weaves and lane changes over short distances have led to many crashes in the North Split project area, including more than 1,600 recorded crashes from 2012 to 2016 alone. Superior’s $399.5 million project modernized the North Split’s

original design, resulting in a safer, more efficient traffic flow, easing congestion and reducingtraveltimesfor214,000dailycommuters and freight operators.

Superior’s crews broke ground on the project in February 2021. Using approved alternative technical concepts and valueaddedsolutions,thedesign-buildteamincorporated improvements that provided smoother transitions between interstates and enhanced connectivity.

To improve the movement of traffic during construction, Superior and JSE developedadesignandtrafficpatternthatkeptthe high-volume interstate’s main artery (65 southbound to 70 eastbound; 70 westbound to 65 northbound) open throughout the project while enhancing safety for drivers and craft workers.

North Split project highlights include:

ï Constructing 47 new bridges; widening three existing bridges; and rehabilitating three additional bridges

ï removing and repaving 35 lane mi. of new, continually reinforced concrete pavement

ï utilizing more than 150 pieces of major heavy equipment

ï collaborating with more than 54 project partners

ï signing 49 vendor contracts

ï performing more than 1 million cu. yds. of earthwork

ï employing more than 300 Superior Construction craft workers and more than 300 subcontracted laborers (during the peak of the project’s labor demands).

TheNorthSplitprojectisthelargesttransportationprojectthatSuperiorhasevercompleted.Theinfrastructurecontractorself-performedtheproject’sbridgeworkandcollaborated with subcontractors on various elements, including the bridge deck overlays and paving. The magnitude of the project presented many challenges, compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic, including obtain-

ing materials and meeting staffing demands. Superior’s union partners were vital in providing skilled craft workers, including carpenters, teamsters, laborers, iron workers and operating engineers, to meet the project’s extremely high labor demand.

“It’s not every day we can transform the entire blueprint of a city with the help of our exceptional partners and vendors,” said Dan Sopczak, Superior’s Midwest business unit president. “We consider it a privilege to complete this landmark project that will have a significant economic impact on the region.”

Upon opening the final ramp, the focus of the remaining work will shift to aesthetic improvements,includingpainting,landscaping and lighting. The team also will add bridge monuments, resurface local streets and sidewalks and construct sound walls at the northeast corner of the interchange.

For more information, visit superiorconstruction.com. 

The North Split project is the largest transportation project that Superior has ever completed.

The North Split project has been a collaborative effort between Superior Construction, its design partner, Janssen & Spaans Engineering Inc. (JSE), and the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT).

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Although Superior began reopening main line movements several weeks earlier, the final ramp (Ohio Street to College Avenue) reopened May 26, representing a significant milestone in revitalizing the region's transportation infrastructure.

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Stk #U040574, Cab/AC, Aux. Hyd., Coupler, Hyd. Thumb, 3 Buckets, 2462 Hrs $125,000

2014 JOHN DEERE 130G

Stk #C99092, Cab/AC, EH Controls, High Flow, Wide Pads, 2 Speed, Bucket, 1838 Hrs $59,000

2017 JOHN DEERE 331G

Stk #C98555, Cab/AC, Long Arm, 32" Pads, Coupler, Bucket, 2984 Hours $149,000

2016 HITACHI ZX250

Stk #X220426A, Cab/AC, 11,000# Capacity, 111' Max. Lift Height, Wireless Remote, Forks, 266 Hrs $393,750

2021 MERLO ROTO 50.35

Stk #C98798, Cab/AC, Aux. Hyds, Coupler, Bucket, 1474 Hrs $55,000

2015 WACKER NEUSON 5055

Stk #U195974, ROPS, 4x4, Pilots, Aux. Hyds, Extendahoe, 18" Bucket, 5354 Hrs $41,000

2011 JOHN DEERE 310SJ

Stk #C00022-1, Cab/AC, LGP, 34" Pads, 152" PAT Blade, 8652 Hrs $47,000

2002 KOMATSU D61P-12

Stk #U348573, 2739 Hrs, ROPS, 4x4, Pilot Controls, Extendahoe, 18" Bucket $69,000

2019 JOHN DEERE 310SL HL

AltaEquipmentHoldsOpenHouseinOakwoodVillage,Ohio

Alta Equipment Company’s Ohio branch, located at 181 Oakleaf Oval in Oakwood Village, Ohio, held an open house event on May 25. Specializing in heavy equipment for paving, construction, material handling, excavation, demolition, scrap, waste management and recycling, the branch services the northeast, northwest and central regions of Ohio.

Among the manufacturer representatives of the dealership’s equipment lines present at the event wereArctic Snow and Ice Products, Dynapac, Genesis, Indeco, Rockland, SENNEBOGEN, Superior Tire and Rubber and Winkle. The dealership’s Doosan and Terramac equipment lines also were displayed prominently.

Representatives of Ecoverse, an Ohio-based North American distributor of several lines of shredding, grinding, screening and conveying equipment recently acquired byAlta, also were present to meet with attendees. Ecoverse equipment lines include Doppstadt, BACKHUS, Backers, CK Balers, EcoShift, Tiger, EcoStack Conveyors, EcoScreen and Menart.

see ALTA page 80

(L-R) are Andrew Pierson, Superior Tire and Rubber Corp.; Michael Arrington of Arctic Snow and Ice Products; Jon Pinckney of Arctic Snow and Ice Products; Mike Kane of Bateman; and Mike McRay of Winkle. All represented their respective companies with tabletop displays at the open house.

(L-R): Chris Knight and Eric Schnackel of Reserve Iron Ohio caught up with Dave Metzger, Alta Equipment Company account manager, at the open house.

Warren Harte (L) and Sean Donaghy of Ecoverse were on hand to discuss the company’s lineup of shredding, grinding, screening and conveying equipment.

Mike Meehan of Indeco spoke with attendees about the company’s hydraulic hammers.

Jasmine Ward (L) and Rachel Chaves served as the welcoming committee at the Alta open house.

Taylor Abraham (L) of Abraham Drainage reviews the excavators with Nicholas Jordan, Alta Equipment Company rental coordinator.

(L-R): Travis Colwell, Alta Equipment Company road products manager, is joined by Dynapac’s Kent Marshall and Alta Equipment Company’s Paul Igram to talk about compaction and paving equipment.

COMPACTORS CRANES

Hamm 3412P, 2012, 84” vibratory padfoot compactor, EROPS w/ heat & A/C, 1,200HMR . . . . . . . . . .$82,500

Cat 815F, 2006, EROPS cab, 12’4” S-Blade w/ tilt, new paint job, very good condition, 9,400 HMR $195,000

Hamm GRW-5 Pneumatic Roller, 1994, Deutz Diesel, ROPS Canopy, (9) Ea. 7.50-15C1 Tires $15,500

OFF ROAD HAULERS

Volvo A40, 1998, 40 tons, 10991 hrs, 395 hp, 8WD, 29.5R25, A/C, 29 cy cap. sideboards, tailgate (currently off work), work ready

Volvo A40, 1996, 40 tons, 395 hp, 6WD, A/C, 29.5R25, working everyday

Broderson IC80-2E, 1997, 8.5 ton, 24’ boom, dual fuel, 10.00R15 tires, 3,400 hrs $21,500 Grove RT58C, 1981, down cab, 18 ton r.t., 70' boom anti-two block, GM dsl, clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$49,500

AIR COMPRESSORS

(4) Cat 825C’s, 1981-1990, EROPS, S-blade w/tilt, all work ready .

Volvo A40, 1996, 40 tons, 11,000 hrs, 6WD, 20.5R25, A/C, P/S trans, 29 cy cap., 6/06 hitch rebuilt .$115,000

IR 185’s, JD diesels

From $79,500

Rammax Walk Behind Rollers, over 25 in stock, lever & remote . .

Volvo A40, 1995, 40 tons, 395 hp, 8WD, 29.5R25, A/C, P/S trans, tailgate, work ready $115,000

$4,000 to $10,000

(8) Sheepsfoot, 48" and 60", double drum & single drum, tow type .

HYDRAULIC

Cat 336EL, 2012, 33.5” TBG pads, Q/C, aux hyd, 6,700 HMR, work ready .

Cat 336FL, 2015, 33.5” TBG Pads, Q/C, aux hyd, 4,300 HMR, work ready $224,500

Komatsu PC220LC-8 Longreach, 2011, Young Boom/Stick 60’ reach, 3,500 HMR

Kobelco SK210LC, 2007, Q/C, aux hyd, 31.5” TBG Pads, 3,900 HMR

Volvo A35C, 1998, 35 tons, 6WD, 26.5R25 tires, approx 7,000 hrs, good condition

Volvo A35, 1995, 35 tons, 326 hp, 6WD, 26.5x25, A/C, P/S trans, working everyday on jobsites . . . . .

Volvo A35, 1995, 35 tons, 326 hp, 6WD, 26.5R25, A/C, P/S trans, 26 cy, working everyday on jobsites . . . . . .

Volvo A30C, 1996, 30 tons, 11,000 hrs, 296 hp, 6WD, 23.5R25, 21 cy cap, A/C, P/S trans, works everyday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

DOZERS

Cat D5NXL, 2006, 10’ PAT Blade, Paccar PA55 winch, 22” Pads, 4,100 HMR $82,000

Cat 613C Water Wagon, 1994, 5000 gal drop tank, ROPS, spray heads . .

Cat 621F, 1996, Scraper, OROPS, 33.25x2, very good condition

Cat 621E, 1989, Scraper, OROPS, 33.25x29, very nice

Cat D6NLGP, 2008, VPAT Blade, Drawbar, 33” Pads, 9,900 HMR

Cat D6NLGP, 2014, Foldable VPAT Blade, Paccar PA55 winch, 7,200 HMR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Komatsu D155AX-6, 2007, Sigma S-U Blade, 4-bbl Single Shank Ripper, 8,400 HMR $229,500

Cat D6TXW, 2013, 13’6” VPAT Blade, Carco 70APS winch, 28” pads, 7,300 HMR $152,500

(12) Allmand Light Plants, 2008-2010, diesel, s/a towtype, (4) MH lights, excellent From $5,200

SPECIALS BACKHOES

Case 580L Rubber Tire Loader Backhoe, 1997, OROPS, std stick, 24" bkt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$24,500

MISCELLANEOUS

(2) Balderson Broom Attachment for Cat IT Machines, 8' wide, good condition $4,000 Ea.

NUMEROUS Rivinius R600’s, 10’ Wide, Mount on Dozer Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,500

ATTACHMENTS

BUCKETS

Over 100 Excavator, Loader, Specialized & Grapple Buckets in Stock -Call ForYour Needs

FORKS

(8) IT28F/G Forks, Balderson qc, 48"-60" pallet style, excellent . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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$4,000

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HITACHI

EXCAVATORS

2023 ZX345USLC-6, NEW $CALL

- CAB W/ HEAT & AC, 2 WAY PATTERN CHANGER, STD

ARM 12’4”, AUX HYDRAULICS, ISUZU ENGINE 249 HP, 79,146 LBS OPERATING WEIGHT.

2023 ZX225USLC-6, 1245 HRS $169,000

- HINO 160 HP ENGINE, CAB W AC & HEAT, TIER 4, STD BOOM/ARM, 22’ MAX DIG, 31’11” MAX REACH, 10’5” TRANSPORT WIDTH.

KOBELCO

2022 SK170LC-11, 2 NEW UNITS $CALL

- 134HP YANMAR ENGINE, CAB WITH HEAT AND AC, EAGLE EYE CAMERA SYSTEM, BOOM 17’1”, ARM 10’2”, TRACK 23.6”, OPTIONAL CWT-8288 LBS

2022 SK210-11, 5 UNITS $CALL

- HINO 160 HP ENGINE, CAB W AC & HEAT, TIER 4, STD BOOM/ARM, 22’ MAX DIG, 31’11” MAX REACH, 10’5” TRANSPORT WIDTH.

2022 SK140RLC, 2 UNITS $CALL

- CAB WITH HEAT AND A/C, EAGLE EYE CAMERA, AIR SUSPENSION SEAT,TRACK WIDTH 23.6”,STANDARD MONO BOOM 15’4”,STANDARD ARM 9’4”.

KOMATSU

2014 PC290LC-10, 4002 HRS $169,000

- 213HP ENGINE, EROPS CAB W A/C, 24” SHOES, 22.7’ DIG DEPTH, 34.3’ MAX REACH, OPERATING WEIGHT: 67400 LBS.

LINKBELT

2023 145X4DZ, 7 UNITS $CALL

- 102 HP ISUZU ENGINE, STICK: 9’11”, AUX HYDRAULICS, TRACK: 23.6”, MAX DIG: 19’2”, MAX REACH: 28’3”, OPERATING WEIGHT: 33,600 LBS.

2023 160X4, 2 UNITS $CALL

- 112hp ISUZU AR-4JJ1X FINAL TIER 4 TURBO-CHARGED, CAB HEAT/AC, STICK LENGTH 10’, STEELTRACKS 23.6”, DIG DEPTH 21’ 4.

2022/2016 80X3, 2 UNITS 18 HRS - $CALL 2128 HRS - $76,500

- EROPS W/ HEAT & AC, 54HP ENGINE, 7’2” ARM, 11’6” BOOM, MULTI HYDRAULICS, TRANSPORT WIDTH: 7’7”,

OP. WEIGHT: 18,900.

2023 350X4, 159 HRS $CALL

- ISUZU 268 HP ENGINE, TIER 4F, 10’8” STICK, 24’1” MAX

DIG, 36’ MAX REACH, 11’2” TRANSPORT WIDTH.

SANY

2022 SY155U, 283 HRS $CALL

- 105 HP ENGINE, CAB W/ HEAT & AC, AUX HYDRAULICS, SHORT RADIUS, 8’2” STICK, 17’11” DIG DEPTH, 27’4” MAX REACH, 24’ SHOES.

2022 SY95C, 3 NEW UNITS $CALL

- YANMAR 71 HP ENGINE, TIER 4F, CAB W AC & HEAT, 6’7” STICK, 14’2” MAX DIG, 20’7” MAX REACH, 7’5” WIDTH, 18” SHOES.

2022/2021 SY225C, 5 UNITS 121 HRS - 611 HRS - $CALL

- CUMMINS 164 HP ENGINE, 31” SHOES, CAB EROPS

HEAT/AC, 9’7” ARM, 18’8” BOOM, 11’1” TRANSPORT WIDTH, 54,000 LB OPERATING WEIGHT.

2022-2017 SY215, 9 UNITS 42 - 753 HRS - $CALL

- CUMMINS 164 HP ENGINE, TIER 4F, CAB W AC & HEAT, 31” SHOES, 9’7” STICK, 21’8” MAX DIG, 33’10” MAX REACH, 10’5” WIDTH.

2022/2021 SY265CLR, 4 UNITS 7 - 515 HRS - $205,000

- CUMMINS 190 HP ENGINE, TIER 4F, CAB W AC & HEAT, 43’8” MAX DIG, 57’9” MAX REACH, 11’1” TRANSPORT WIDTH, 69,500 OP WEIGHT.

2021 SY135, 5 UNITS 116 - 461 HRS - $CALL

- ISUZU 103 HP ENGINE, TIER 4F, CAB W AC & HEAT, 8’2” STICK, 18’1” MAX DIG, 27’2” MAX REACH, 8’6” TRANSPORT WIDTH, AUX HYDRAULICS.

MINI EXCAVATORS

HITACHI

2022 ZX26U-5N, 3 NEW UNITS $CALL

- CANOPY, STANDARD ARM 3’10”, RUBBER TRACKS, AUX HYDRAULICS, YANMAR 3TNV80F- ENGINE W/ 20 HP, BLADE, 5556 LBS OP. WEIGHT.

KOBELCO

2022 SK35SR-6E, 232 HRS $CALL

- YANMAR 23 HP ENGINE, TIER 4F, AUX HYDRAULICS, COUPLER, 7’11” MAX DIG, 17’7” MAX REACH, 5’7” WIDTH.

SANY

2022/2021 SY35U, 20 UNITS 0 - 130 HRS - $45,400+

- YANMAR 24.4 HP ENGINE, TIER 4F, 4’7” STICK, AUX

HYDRAULICS, 24” BUCKET, 10’2” MAX DIG, 5’8” TRANSPORT WIDTH.

2022 SY16, 4 UNITS 1 HR - 66 HRS - $CALL

- YANMAR 15HP ENGINE, OROPS CAB, 3’8” STICK, 5’11”

BOOM, 7’9” MAX DIG DEPTH, 13’1” MAX REACH AT GL.

2022 SY80U, 3 UNITS 2 HRS - 38 HRS - $CALL

- 73HP YANMAR, STICK: 6’ 9”, CAB W HEAT AND A/C, AUX

HYDRAULICS, 18” RUBBER TRACKS, AX DIG DEPTH: 14’ 10”, TRANSPORT WIDTH: 7’ 3”.

2022/2021 SY50U, 3 UNITS 27 HRS - 124 HRS - $59,000+

- 39HP TIER 4 FINAL YANMAR 4THV88C DIESEL, 11,684LB

OP. WEIGHT, 11’ 3” DIG DEPTH, 6’ 5” TRANSPORT WIDTH, 16” RUBBER TRACKS.

2022/2021 SY26U, 7 UNITS 0 HRS - 88 HRS - $35,000+

- 20.4HP ENGINE, STICK: 4’ 3”, OROPS, 12” RUBBER

TRACKS, AUX HYDRAULICS, DIG DEPTH: 9’ 3”, OP.

WEIGHT: 6,085LBS, TRANSPORT WIDTH: 5’ 1”

2022/2021 SY60, 10 UNITS $CALL

- YANMAR 57 HP ENGINE, TIER 4F, 5’7” STICK, AUX

HYDRAULICS, 13’ MAX DIG, 20’9” MAX REACH, 6’7”

TRANSPORT WIDTH.

2022 SY75, 2 UNITS

$CALL

- 57.7HP Isuzu CP-4LE2XA3C-01,CAB HEAT & A/C,STICK

LENGTH 6’9,HYDRAULICS 39.4 GPM,RUBBER TRACKS

18”,BACKFILL BLADE

YANMAR

2022 SV40 EXCAVATOR, 131 HRS $CALL

- 39 HP YANMAR ENGINE, 0ROPS- HEAT & AC, STICK:

5’3”, HYDRAULICS, 14” RUBBER TRACKS, DIG DEPTH:

11’10”, OP. WEIGHT: 9,206 LBS.

2022 SV100-2A, 3 HRS

$CALL

- 72 HP YANMAR ENGINE, EROPS WITH HEAT/AC, STICK:

13’2”, RUBBER TRACKS, DIG DEPTH: 15’9”, MAX REACH:

25’4”, OP. WEIGHT: 21,550.

2022 SV08-1D, 14 HRS $CALL

- 10.3 HP ENGINE, WATER-COOLED 2-CYLINDER DIESEL, OROPS, STICK: 3’10”, HYDRAULICS: 5.2 GPM, RUBBER

TRACKS: 7”, BACKFILL BLADE.

CATERPILLAR

BACKHOES

2019 440 TRACTOR, 420 HRS

$165,000

- CAT ENGINE, EROPS HEAT/AC, RIDE CONTROL, EXTENDAHOE, AUX HYDRUALICS, REAR QC, 24” REAR DIGGING BUCKET.

DOZERS

CATERPILLAR

2012 D6N XL, 4461 HRS

$165,000

- 145HP ENGINE, EROPS CAB W AC AND HEAT, 24” SHOES, 36,610 LB OPERATING WEIGHT, BLADE WIDTH 10.8ft in.

KOMATSU

2017 D37-24PK, 2185 HRS $108,000

KOMATSU 91HP ENGINE, TIER 4F, CAB EROPS, 24” SHOES, OPERATING WEIGHT: 20,503 LBS

2021 D51PX-24, 409 HRS

$214,500

- KOMATSU 133HP EPA TIER 4 FINAL,CAB WITH AC,6 WAY BLADE,TRACK WIDTH: 28”,OPERATING WEIGHT: 31 438 LBS,TRANSPORT WIDTH: 8’ 6”.

WHEEL LOADERS

CASE 1998 CASE W24C LOADER $CALL

- 158HP ENGINE, EROPS CAB, 4 SPEED POWER SHIFT, 2,44M TRANSPORT WIDTH, 23,500LBS OPERATING WEIGHT.

CATERPILLAR

2021 950GC, 2 UNITS $CALL

- CAT 7.1 DIESEL ENGINE, EROPS W/ AC & HEAT, BACK UP CAMERA, RIDE CONTROL, COUPLER READY, 4.25 YD

BUCKET, 23.5 R25 TIRES

2020 930M, 4187 HRS $CALL

- CAT DIESEL ENGINE, EROPS WITH HEAT & AC, FUSION QUICK COUPLER, GP BUCKET, 20.5R25 RUBBER TIRES.

2019 926M, 4216 HRS $CALL

- CAB W/ HEAT & A/C, CAT DIESEL ENGINE, DELUXE CAB, HYDRAULIC COUPLER, 3.5 YD QC BUCKET, 20.5R25 TIRES

KAWASAKI

2012 90Z7, 19,087 HRS $CALL

- 295HP ENGINE, RIDE CONTROL, BELLY GUARD KIT, COUNTERWEIGHT, 5.5 CU. YD. GP BKT, 26.5X25 RADIAL

L3 TIRES, AXLE COOLING KIT. HITACHI

2022/2021 ZW80-5B, 6 UNITS 2 HRS - 70 HRS - $83,500+

- DEUTZ 63 HP ENGINE, TIER 4F, CAB EROPS AC & HEAT, 3RD VALVE HYDRAULICS, 6.3’ TRANSPORT WIDTH, RADIO.

AUTHORIZED DEALERS

2022/2021 ZW180-6, 5 UNITS 17 HRS - 1260 HRS - $189,000+

- 3.4 GP BKT W/EDGE, ENGINE 168 HP, LIMITED SLIP FRONT/REAR, 3RD VALVE, RIDE CONTROL, REAR CAM, COUNTERWEIGHT.

2022 ZW100-6, 3 UNITS $CALL

- STANDARD TIRES, HYDRAULIC COUPLER 416 TYPE, GENERAL PURPOSE 1.3 CU YD BUCKET, BELLYGUARD, FRONT CHASSIS, HEATED MIRRORS.

2022-2014 ZW220-6, 3 UNITS $CALL

- CUMMINS 200 HP ENGINE, TIER 4F, CAB EROPS W AC & HEAT, 3RD VALVE HYDRAULICS, JRB QC, 108” TRANSPORT WIDTH.

2018 ZW150, 727 HRS $117,500

- CUMMINS 145 HP DIESEL ENGINE, TIER 4F, EROPS CAB A/C, 20.5 R25 (L-3) TIRES, RIDE CONTROL, 27,000LB OP WEIGHT.

SKID LOADERS

CATERPILLAR

2019 289D $CALL

- CAT C3.3B DIT, CAB EROPS AC&HEAT, HIGH FLOW AUX HYDRAULICS, 2 SPEED, ELECTRONIC COUPLER, RUBBER TRACKS, 10,533 LB OP. WEIGHT.

GEHL

2022 RT215, 130 HRS $CALL

- YANMAR 72 HP, TIER 4, CAB W HEAT & AC, 17.7” RUBBER TRACKS, 74”, 16.1 CUFT HD BUCKET, OP WEIGHT:

9,900 LBS, TRANSPORT WIDTH: 69.5”.

2021 RT255, 504 HRS $79,000

- 74HP, TIER 4, CAB W HEAT & AC, HIGH HYDRAULICS, 17.7” TRACKS, 84”, 18.4 CUFT BUCKET, OP. WEIGHT:

11,600 LBS, TIPPING LOAD: 7,286 LBS.

2020 V270, 2 UNITS 156 HRS/390 HRS - $59,000

- CAB WITH HEATING & A/C, JOYSTICK W/ HYDRAULIC SELF-LEVELING, TWO SPEED, REAR CAMERA, BUCKET 74” CUTTING EDGE, AUX HYDRAULICS.

MANITOU

2021 2700V, 42 HRS $CALL

- YANMAR, CAB W HEAT AND A/C, TIRES, HIGH FLOW, UNIVERSAL COUPLER, 2 SPD, OP WEIGHT 8,150LBS, TRANSPORT WIDTH 70”.

2021 2550RT, 490 HRS $CALL

- 74.3HP DEUTZ 3.6L TIER 4F, CAB WITH HEAT AND A/C, AIR RIDE SEAT, HIGH FLOW, 17.7” 4 SEASON TRACKS, UNIVERSAL QC, 84” HD BUCKET.

TAKEUCHI

2022/2021 TL12R2 CR/TL12V2, 11 UNITS $CALL

- KUBOTA 111 HP, ENCLOSED CAB, HYDRAULICS, 17.7 “ TRACKS, OPERATING WEIGHT: 13,190 LBS,TRANSPORTATION WIDTH: 6’ 5”

2021 KOBELCO SK300LC-10 EXCAVATOR

2021 SANY SY215LC EXCAVATOR

2020 CATERPILLAR 320GC HOURS: 2950

2015 CATERPILLAR 323FL HOURS: 4122

DozensofIndustryLeadersEngageinARTBALeadershipProgram

Three dozen emerging leaders in the transportation design and construction industrycompletedanintensiveintroduction to federal legislative and regulatory issues May 15 to 17 during the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Foundation’s Industry Leader Development Program (ILDP).

Theannualevent alsofeaturedpolicydiscussions with congressional staff and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) officials.

More than 800 graduates from over 200 industry firms and public agencies have completed the ILDP since 1996. HNTB, one of the world’s leading infrastructure firms, is the program’s exclusive sponsor.

The three-day event included a session on implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and JobsAct and mentoring and career development sessions led byARTBA Chair Paula Hammond, senior vice president, WSP USA and ARTBA Senior Vice Chair Tim Duit, president, Duit Holdings.

The 2023 class included:

ïConradAlthoff,assistantprojectmanager, Branch Civil Inc., Roanoke, Va.

ï Matt Baldwin, assistant vice president/

senior project manager, TranSystems Corporation, Geneva, Ill.

ï Ricardo “Rick” Betancourt, director of construction, Texas Department of Transportation Odessa District, Odessa, Texas

ï Brian Binder, director of project controls, Branch Civil Inc., GlenAllen, Va.

ï Kyle Burdi, project manager, Union Paving and Construction Co. Inc., Mountainside, N.J.

ï Jennifer Budd, partner, Cohen, Seglias, Pallas, Greenhall & Furman, P.C., Philadelphia, Pa.

ï Mark Campbell, pursuit manager, Lane Construction, Cheshire, Conn.

ï John Cappello, regional rales manager, HCSS, Sugar Land, Texas

ï Clayton Cross, area manager, Ajax Paving Industries of FLLLC, North Venice, Fla.

ï Matthew Doss, commercial business development manager, Commercial Metals Company (CMC), Ellijay, Ga.

ï Daniel Drury, commercial manager, Skanska USACivil, Queens, N.Y.

ïJasonDuncan,deputydirector,construction division, TxDOT,Austin, Texas

ï Jaime Franchi, communications and

government affairs director, Long Island Contractors’Association, Melville, N.Y.

ï Tabia Gamble, transportation planner, STV Inc., Owings Mills, Md.

ï Gregory Gharib, senior program director, Parsons, Pasadena, Calif.

ï Scott Gutowski, office manager / senior geotechnical engineer, Terracon Consultants Inc., Charlotte, N.C.

ï Michael Hadden, estimating manager, Skanska USACivil, Waltham, Mass.

ïScottHarley,regionalteamleader,CDM Smith, East Hartford, Conn.

ï Matthew Hearn, senior project manager, HNTB Corporation, Washington, DC

ï Seneca House, senior project manager, Parsons Corporation, Miami, Fla.

ï Alexander Jones, engineer 1, Rogers Group Inc., Columbia, Tenn.

ï Bryan Jones, division president, HNTB Corporation,Arlington, Va.

ïErdalKarataylioglu,engineeringmanager, Parsons Corporation, Richardson, Texas

ï George Lane-Roberts, alternative delivery & preconstruction manager, J. Banicki Construction Inc. Phoenix,Ariz.

ï Stephen Lowrey, director of performance,APAC-Atlantic Inc., Knoxville, Tenn.

ï Crystal Lui, senior bridge engineer II,

WOTUSRulingMaySpeedApprovals

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) campaign to regulate all U.S. ditches hit another roadblock May 25. The U.S. Supreme Court agreed with the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) andtheNationalStone,Sand&GravelAssociation (NSSGA) that the agency exceeded its authority in developing new wetlands regulations.

The decision potentially means EPA will need to rewrite its “Waters of the United States (WOTUS)” rule, which has led to permitting delays for transportation projects.

At issue in Sackett vs. EPA was whether the agency could require a permit for any area with a “significant nexus” to a navigable waterbody, such as a river, lake or stream. The EPA never defined“significantnexus,”causingconfusionfor the entire transportation construction industry.

The Court called the “significant nexus” test “particularly implausible” and held the EPA has “no statutory basis to impose it.”

IntheirbrieftotheCourt,ARTBAandNSSGA critiqued the “significant nexus” test, noting it has “no inherent limiting principles” and empowers federalagenciestoassertfederaljurisdiction“well beyond the limits set by Congress.”

ARTBA and NSSGA maintained that defining WOTUS in such an expansive way improperly creates permit obligations for features such as roadsideditches,whichservethenecessarysafety function of collecting water during and after rain events. This type of overregulation serves only to

delay critical infrastructure improvements and increases costs without providing any environmental benefits, the groups say.

“Today’s Supreme Court decision removes unnecessary and un-supportable impediments to transportation improvements across the country,” said ARTBA President and CEO David Bauer. “With Sackett as a guide, we urge the EPAto pursuecommonsensestrategiesthatcomplementour nation’s infrastructure and environmental goals.”

“Today’s opinion in Sackett v EPAis a victory for our industry and is a major step towards a more reasonable definition of WOTUS, which our members have struggled with for years and was exacerbated by the premature and confusing Biden administration rule. With the end of significant nexus, we hope that the agencies heed this decision and work for a truly durable rule,” said NSSGAPresident and CEO Michael Johnson.

“A clearer WOTUS definition is necessary for our industry to provide the materials needed to build and modernize our country’s infrastructure in an environmentally friendly manner.”

ARTBA and NSSGA have been working together on the issue of CWA jurisdiction since 2005, along with other national association coalition allies. The groups also have been involved in federal district court litigation on the WOTUS rule since 2015. With the clarity provided by Sackett decision in hand, the groups will continue their efforts to repeal the WOTUS rule and work towards a clear definition of the CWA’s reach. 

TYLin, San Francisco, Calif.

ï Bryan Lutz, director of construction, TxDOT, Tyler, Texas

ï Katie Peabody, customer success manager, HaulHub Inc., Boston, Mass.

ï Krista Putrino, VP, director of strategic business development & sales, New York Metro/ Trans. Global Business Line, AECOM, NewYork, N.Y.

ï Fernando Pizarro Quintanar, project director, Cintra,Austin, Texas

ï Ryan Russell, VP — construction performance, CRH Americas Materials, Nampa, Idaho

ï Luke Schweinsberg, project manager, Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction, Draper, Utah

ï Bryan Smith, design build project manager, Wagman Heavy Civil Inc.York, Pa.

ï Patrick Son, senior project manager, roadway,GannettFlemingInc.,Washington, D.C.

ï James Thomas, supervising engineer, Parsons, Centreville, Va.

ï Harrison Wadsworth, vice president, government relations, AECOM, Washington, D.C.

For more information, visit www.artba.org. 

ARTBAAwardsScholarships

TheAmericanRoad&Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation’s (ARTBATDF) “Lanford Family Highway Worker Memorial Scholarship” fund is giving post-high school financial assistance for the 2023-24 school year to five children of highway workers who were killed or permanently disabled on the job.

The program was established with a gift from two Roanoke, Va., highway contractors and their companies — StanLanford(1999ARTBAchairman) of Lanford Brothers, and Jack Lanford (1991ARTBAchairman), withAdams Construction Company.

More than 200 scholarships have been awarded to worthy students from 33 states to pursue undergraduate and graduate courses, as well as technical training. Scholarships have a value of up to $10,000 annually.

The 2023 class includes:

ï Amy McNeil, Lumberton, Texas —Amy’s father, Jeffrey McNeil, was killed in 2005 while working for the Texas Department of Transportation. Amyisagraduatestudentpursuingher master’s degree in nursing from the University of Texas,Arlington.

ï Katie Hutt, Cleveland, Tenn. —

Katie’s father, Chris, was struck and killed in 2006 by a passenger vehicle while installing signage for United Rentals in a highway work zone. Katie will be a junior studying architecture at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

ï Jenna Jares, West, Texas — Jenna’s father, Gregory Jares, was killed in 2001 while working for the Texas Department of Transportation special crews. Jenna is a graduate student studying occupational therapy at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton.

ï Breana Jones, Gaston, S.C. — Breana’s father, Standra Jones Sr., died in 2007 after being struck by a vehicle while at work for the South Carolina Department of Transportation. Breana will be entering her sophomore year at Winthrop University studying graphic design.

ï Joann Jones, Bluffton, Ind. — Joann’s father, Dale, was struck and killed in 2009 while working for the City of Anderson Street Department. Joann will be a senior studying biology at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland.

For more information, visit www.artbatdf.org. 

Sanco,DiamondTeamUpforInauguralDemoDaysinMinn.

Sanco Equipment and Diamond Mowers hosted an inaugural Diamond Demo Days eventonMay10to11.Theeventwasheld at Traxler’s Hunting Preserve at 37699 Hunting Preserve Lane in Le Center, Minn.

Customers were invited to come and experience Diamond Mowers’ brush cutter, disc mulcher and drum mulcher attachments firsthand, as well as learn their uses from industry experts.Freelunchandgiveawayswereprovided.

The first Diamond Demo Days had great weather and a great turnout. Those who attended the event were friendly and enthusiastic about the products they demoed. Diamond DemoDayswasagreatsuccess,andplanningis under way for the next one in 2024.

For more information, visit sancoequipment.com and diamondmowers.com.  CEG

(All photographs in this article are Copyright 2023 Construction Equipment Guide.AllRightsReserved.)

Brian Santarsiero (L), owner of Sanco Equipment, and Joe Graham, Sanco sales manager, set up for demo day by making sure this 60-in. Diamond drum mulcher and Bobcat T770 are ready. “We had a great turnout and the rain held off, so this was a big success,” said Graham.

(L-R): Travis Urban, equipment trainer of Diamond Mowers in Sioux Falls, S.D.; Kory Fasnacht, landowner; and Chris Roemhildt, Sanco outside sales, Mankato, Minn., with this Diamond 30-in. drum mulcher on a Bobcat E60 excavator.

Matt Greibrok, vice president of business development, Sanco Equipment, grills food for customers and employees at Sanco’s inaugural Diamond Demo Days event.

(L-R): Derrick Lamotte, operator of Adam Bishop Tilling, Blooming Prairie, Minn.; Adam Bishop, owner of Adam Bishop Tilling; and Tim Audette, Sanco outside sales, Rochester, Minn., with a Diamond 60-in. drum mulcher on a Bobcat T770. Bishop said they purchased a Diamond disc mulcherandbrushcutter.Hebroughthisteamoutforsome training from the experts.

(L-R) are Dacotah Buum, sales operation lead; Dan Stachel, executive vice president; and Chris Hanson, application engineer, all of Diamond Mowers.

This Bobcat E360 mini-excavator made short work of clearing brush using Diamond’s 30-in. DC drum mulcher.

Sanco Equipment and Diamond Mowers hosted the inaugural Diamond Demo Days event on May 10 to 11.

Sanco’s inaugural Diamond Days Demo was held at Traxler’s Hunting Preserve, 37699 Hunting Preserve Ln, Le Center, MN. Jeff Traxler is the owner.

A T770 Bobcat CTL demonstrates this Diamond 72in. Brush Cutter Pro.

HyundaiAdds Pillar as Dealer for Quad Cities, Northwest Ill.

HD Hyundai Construction EquipmentNorth America on May 30 announced the addition of Pillar Equipment to its North American network of authorized dealerships.

Based in Silvis, Ill., Pillar Equipment will represent the full line of Hyundai Construction Equipment products in Rock Island, Henry, Whiteside and Mercer counties in the Quad Cities region of northwest Illinois.

“The Hyundai product line opens new doors to current customers of Pillar Equipment, helps diversify our business and ensures our continued growth for years to come,” said Jason Wentland, owner and founder of Pillar Equipment. “Hyundai products are high quality, reliable and designed with the end user in mind. Just like PillarEquipment,Hyundaiputstheuserfirst and creates a great customer experience.”

As a Hyundai dealership, Pillar Equipment is better positioned to compete successfully in several industry segments, including barge unloading, mining and heavy earth moving, Wentland said.

The company has grown quickly by serving customers in general construction, agriculture,treecare,publicworksandcommercial landscaping markets.

Wentland founded Pillar Equipment in 2014 with two other employees. Its most recent expansion was the addition of an 8,000-sq.-ft. service facility. Wentland credited the city of Silvis for being cooperative and supportive in the dealership’s growth and development.

“Hyundai is excited to add Pillar Equipment to our dealer network,” said Ed Harseim, district manager of Hyundai. “In less than a decade, Pillar has achieved a prominent position in the competitive Quad Cities market. Jason and his team will apply their experience, energy and customer focus to help grow Hyundai’s presence in a range of important industry segments throughout northwest Illinois.”

Including the addition of Pillar Equipment, the Hyundai North American dealer network now comprises more than 80 dealerships operating in nearly 200 locations, offering sales, service and parts. Hyundai delivers regular product and service training to ensure dealer partners are able to provide top-caliber support to meet the growing business needs of Hyundai Construction Equipment customers. For more information, visit hceamericas.com and pillareq.com. 

Jason Wentland, owner and founder of Pillar Equipment, poses with a Hyundai HL940A wheel loader outside his dealership in Silvis, Ill. Pillar Equipment recently joined the North American dealer network of Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas.

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Power UpYour Business Success With EducationSessionsatEquipExposition

Trends like electrification of equipment and the love affair Americans have with their backyards are continuing, and Equip Exposition, the international landscape, outdoor living and equipment exposition held Oct. 17 to 20 at the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC), is the place for landscape contractors and outdoor power equipment dealers to make the most of them with the help of the industry’s best and brightest educators.

“We listened to what past attendees wanted — more education on key trends that will impact the industry and their businesses. We heard you and we’regoingtodeliver,”saidKrisKiser, president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, which owns and manages Equip Expo. “We’ve bringing in the best of the best education experts that landscape contractors and outdoor power equipment dealers have asked for.”

Equip Expo attendees can expect a diverse range of educational offerings in 2023 including sessions taught by experts as well as hands-on demonstrations, such as new “power sessions” with expert Don Rheem on how to apply neuroscience to better understand customers and teams, help attendees take their businesses to the next level, and retain employees.

Back by popular demand will be tree care demonstrations given by certified arborists in a real tree erected in Freedom Hall.

Dozens of education sessions will cover topics such as:

ï valuing your businesses accurately, growing profitability and scaling for success,

ï building company culture and boosting employee retention, and developing an exit strategy,

ï how to store, transport and recycle outdoor power equipment batteries,

ï “right to repair” for dealers,

ï how to expand into lucrative categories like pools and spas, outdoorlighting,treecare,hardscaping and irrigation, and

ï Wi-Fi and connected devices, and how to talk with customers about smart irrigation control systems and connectivity outdoors.

Outdoor power equipment dealerscanexpectmoresessionstohelp with management and profitmak-

AtlasCopcoPower Technique, RMS PartnerinMidwest

ing, as well as technician training. A new session will review diagnosing and repairing robotic and autonomous mowers.

A keynote session for all attendees with polar explorer Ben Saunders, a three-timemainstageTEDspeakerand master storyteller, will leave attendees inspired for their own great challenges.

Networking events also will offer educational benefits, including:

ï a new Women’s Industry Reception will give women a place to grow their network and connect with other leaders, and

ï social media influencer events like The Morning Show at Expo and the afternoon ENERGIZE session which will rev up audiences and get you thinking creatively about your business and its bottom line.

“No matter where you are in your business, we have offerings for you,”addedKiser.“Butit’simportant to make plans for the education sessions by registering for them in advance.

“Also, and I can’t stress this enough, book your travel arrangements now,” said Kiser. “Definitely reserve your hotel room now if you haven’t done so. Twelve Louisville hotels are already full, which tells us people are enthusiastic about attending this year.”

Early Bird discounted registration is available until Sept. 7. Attendees can register to attend for as little as $25 per person.

Last year, Equip Expo broke attendance records and attracted more than 25,000 attendees who hailed from all 50 states and 49 countries, with the furthest traveling attendees journeying from Guam, New Zealand and Australia.

For more information visit www.equipexposition.com.

RMS, headquartered in Savage, Minn., is a distributor of construction and mining equipment with sales and support operations throughout the upper Midwest. RMS maintains a considerablepresenceinthequarry,mining,conveying,road paving and compaction industries. Customers in these importantmarketsegmentswillbenefitfromRMS’accessto Atlas Copco’s highly reliable, low cost of ownership portfolio of high flow and high head pumps.

“We look forward to strengthening our authorized dealer base through a successful collaboration with Road Machinery & Supplies” said Robert Miltenberger, regional vice president of Atlas Copco. “Atlas Copco and Road Machinery & Supplies share a commitment to customer satisfactionthroughresponsiveproductsupport,technicaltraining and availability of critical parts.”

“We are thrilled to partner with Atlas Copco Power Technique and expand our product offerings to our customers,” said Tom Burrows, PSSR sales manager. “Their reputation for quality and innovation aligns perfectly with ourvaluesatRMS,andweareconfidentthatthispartnership will enable us to better serve our customers.”

For more information, visit rmsequipment.com. and atlascopco.com/en-us/construction-equipment. 

Atlas Copco Power Technique, a provider of portable air compressor, power generation, pump and handheld tool products has added Road Machinery & Supplies Co. (RMS) asanewpartnerwithafocusonthesaleandrentalofitsselfpriming pump products.

“Atlas Copco and Road Machinery & Supplies share a commitment to customer satisfaction through responsive product support, technical training and availability of critical parts.”

Robert Miltenberger Atlas Copco

Equip Expo attendees can expect a diverse range of educational offerings in 2023 including sessions taught by experts as well as hands-on demonstrations.

We’ve bringing in the best of the best education experts that landscape contractors and outdoor power equipment dealers have asked for, said Kris Kiser, president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, which owns and manages Equip Expo.

Southeastern Equipment Company AwardsDiebertWith2022MVPAward

Southeastern Equipment Company announced Bernard “Dutch” Diebert, field support leader, has received the dealership’s 2022 MVP Award. Now in its seventh year, all employees cast ballots to choose the winner.

“Dutch plays a key role in inspiring teams across all divisionstopushbeyondtheusualandachievecollectivegoals,” saidThorHess,executivevicepresident.“Thisawardisafittingtributetohisexperience,mentorshipandcommitmentto our team and our customers.”

From analyzing processes and procedures to talking with teams and customers, Diebert is recognizedasworkingtirelesslytodeliver on the dealership’s mission of creating relationships and not transactions. Praise for Diebert’s approach and work ethic came from all levels at the company.

“Dutch consistently models our companyvaluesinhisdailywork,” said Rob Gonzalez, vice president of sales. “You’d be hard pressed to find someone who’s willing to go as far to take care of both the customer and the company like him.”

“Dutch and I talk almost every day. It takes a special kind of person to travel as much as we do, especiallywithteenagersathome,” said Carrie Haiflich, field support leader. “I truly appreciate his service knowledge and friendship. I’m grateful he’s part of my team.”

Common themes focused on Diebert’s strong communication skills, a team building mindset and his eagerness to pitchinandhelp.Diebert’sinterestintheconstructionsector was ignited at an early age.

“My dad was a home building contractor, and I traveled

with him to job sites from the Midwest to the Florida Keys,” said Diebert. “I went to 17 different high schools before I graduated.”

Diebert’s career trajectory has been just as diverse.

“I’ve worked across many industries, everything from agriculturalequipmentandoilfieldstolawenforcement,”he said. “I’ve experienced the challenges and successes with many roles firsthand, and this helps me identify what teams need to help them do their best work.”

Spending time at every Southeastern branch in the Midwest has given him the unique opportunity to look at a variety of touch points, from sales and service to operations and logistics. It also requires him to wear many hats as an observer, listener, problem solver and team builder.

“Looking for ways to improve means you need to ask a lot of questions and actively listen,” he said. “Are people happy?Are there any barriers in their daily work? How can we organize better? What’sthecustomerbaselike?Are we operating safely, efficiently and productively? Then every person on the team needs to understand how they play a critical part in achieving our goals.

“Ilikeidentifyingaproblemandhelpingpeoplefindsolutions. I also really like Southeastern’s focus on us as individuals and that they are genuinely committed to helping all of us succeed. To me, work is the best when we’re all learning and growing.”  CEG

(All photographs in this article are Copyright 2023 ConstructionEquipmentGuide.AllRightsReserved.)

The world’s first all-electric compact track loader, the Bobcat T7X, received multiple Fast Company honors as it was selected as the winner of the Transportation category, a finalist in the General Excellence category and honorable mention in the North America category.

FastCompanyAwards BobcatforInnovation

Bobcat Company has been recognized as a winner of Fast Company’s 2023 World Changing IdeasAwards.

The World Changing Ideas Awards honor sustainable designs,innovativeproducts,boldsocialinitiativesandother creativeprojectsthatarechangingthewaywework,liveand interact with the world.The world’s first all-electric compact track loader, the Bobcat T7X, received multiple Fast Company honors as it was selected as the winner of the Transportation category, a finalist in the General Excellence category and honorable mention in the NorthAmerica category.

The T7X is the first of its kind to eliminate all hydraulic components and emissions. Fully battery powered, the T7X isdesignedtodeliverasmallercarbonfootprintandaquieter jobsite experience but also was built to outperform its diesel machine counterparts. This game-changing, totally emissions-free solution is positioned to transform how the world runs job sites, builds cities and thinks about a sustainable future—allwhileincreasingjobsitepowerandproductivity, the company said.

“Innovation is at the core of Bobcat’s legacy.We invented thecompactequipmentindustry65yearsagowiththedevelopment of the world’s first compact loader, and we continue to pioneer new products and services to help our customers accomplish more and create a more sustainable world,” said Joel Honeyman, Doosan Bobcat vice president of global innovation.

“There is always more work to be done and contributions to make within the industry.This is why Bobcat continues to invent new concepts, create new equipment, build smart technologies and develop innovative solutions to empower customers and lead the industry forward.”

This year’s World Changing Ideas Awards showcase 45 winners,216finalistsandmorethan300honorablementions — with health, climate, energy andAI among the most popular categories.

A panel of Fast Company editors and reporters selected winners and finalists from a pool of more than 2,200 entries across urban design, education, nature, politics, technology, corporate social responsibility and more.

For more information, visit fastcompany.com. 

(L-R) are Mickey Gourley, Southeastern Equipment Co. president; Thor Hess, executive vice president; Dutch Diebert; and Heath Watton, vice president. Diebert was congratulated for winning the dealership’s MVP Award.

Thor Hess (L), Southeastern Equipment Co. executive vice president, presents the dealership MVP Award to Dutch Diebert, field support leader.

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Four Ways toAddress Industry’s Technician Shortage

It’s no secret to anyone working in equipment manufacturing the ever-growing technician shortage is a problem poised to get a lot worse before it gets better.

According to a 2020 AED Foundation industry research report,theindustrymayneedtofillasmanyas73,500heavy equipment technician positions by 2025. In addition, the reportstatedequipmentmanufacturingpossessesajobopening rate three times higher than the national average.Among survey respondents, 95 percent agreed with the assertion therewasaskillsgapintheindustry,while89percentreported a shortage of workers within the walls of their respective companies.

Now, I don't want to suggest the widespread technician shortage can be quickly addressed, let alone easily solved. However, equipment manufacturers can (and should) embrace and adopt a number of short-term and long-term strategies to set themselves up for sustained success as it relates to workforce development.

Let's examine four in detail:

Focus On Retention

So many pieces of the technician workforce puzzle can onlybelightlyinfluenced.However,oneareacompaniescan focus efforts to drive positive change as it relates to retention isworkplaceculture.Startbyaskingthefollowingtwoquestions:

Are exit interviews being conducted? --Technicians leav-

inganorganizationwithinthefirstsixmonthscouldindicate an onboarding problem, while technicians leaving between 2.5 and 3.5 years could indicate a lack of development opportunities. With exit interviews, it's worthwhile to have both a manager and human resources representative conduct interviews separately, as each position is likely to elicit different responses from departing employee.

Are staying interviews being conducted? -- Talking with staff in key positions about their individual experiences can shed light on missed opportunities or future red flags. Engaging in staying interviews can be particularly helpful in thefirst12monthstounderstandwhatit'sliketobeonboarded and how new employees experience the existing culture within the organization. Start by creating a culture check-in by surveying all employees. What changes can be made based off all the information learned? And remember, to those companies who aren't currently acting on employee feedback being received, asking for additional input can (and likely will) negatively impact culture moving forward.

Fill Talent Pipeline

There's really no overstating the importance of finding ways to fill an organizational talent pipeline. And while it takes time to secure a return on investments of time, effort and resources to do so, it's worth it to take proactive steps to ensure desired results.

Simply contacting the nearest local technical college once ortwiceayearisn'tgoingtobeenoughtoattractandacquire talent. Regularly engage with educational institutions. Be part of review committees. Get in front of students in classrooms.Donateequipment.Morethananythingelse,dowhat it takes to be top of mind when these schools begin looking to place their best students. It will pay dividends over time. In addition, it's important to connect with high schools feeding into technical college programs. One effective way to do so is to introduce the high schools to a free, available high school technician curriculum offered through Curriculum for Ag Science Education. It's not just an ag technician curriculum, but rather a program which introduces the technician career to a wide audience and enhances industry perception to parents, teachers and students. As a bonus, there is a built-in industry connection opportunity though the collection of used parts and by offering several class visits.

Organizations must be willing to shed light on the significant industry demand for qualified workers and worthwhile career opportunities, because chances are they aren't aware of the extent of the existing technician shortage. Technician programpartnerships,apprenticeships,jobshadowingorany other work-and-learn program are the most effective way to connect with new workers.And, ultimately, partnering with education is critical for retention, as technicians require ongoing training and development.

Diversify, Optimize Recruitment Strategies

Want to really move the needle when it comes to acquiring talent? Do the following:

Actively recruit women and minorities.

ï Changethewayjobpostingsarewrittenandwhere they are being posted.

ï Check language in job postings via a gender decoder website to determine if it's overly masculine.

ï Target locations and events where someone with the skills, interests, and hobbies of workers the organization wants to replicate might be out and see if the openings can be posted.

Collaborate With Others

Because the technician shortage is one of the industries biggest issues, AEM's Workforce Development Committee hascreatedatechniciantaskforce.We'llbesharingexamples of survey questions, stay interview questions and other practices being used by industry members to help move the needle in this space.

AEM also is partnering with, and supporting the work of, the AED Foundation. If you're not aware of the AED Foundation's work to accredit 100 colleges and recognize 150 high schools in heavy equipment technology programs, you can learn more about its Vision 2025 by visiting the AED Foundation website.

When it comes to understand the work being done to support the industry's need in this space, there are many associations that are trying to collaborate rather than duplicate efforts. Just as there's no one thing that a company can do to help ease the technician shortage, there's no one associate that can solve the challenge on their own.

With much work to be done and a new technician taskforce being formed, more information will be generated on this topic. In the meantime, make sure to visit AEM's Workforce Solutions Toolkit to access valuable resources. For more information, visit www.aem.org. 

The industry may need to fill as many as 73,500 heavy equipment technician positions by 2025.

ASVAnnouncesDuffySalesasIts2022SmallMarketWinner

ASV, a manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, presented three dealers with Dealer of theYearAwards for 2022.

BardaEquipmentistheLargeMarketwinner, Butler Equipment is the Medium Market winner and Duffy’s Sales & Rental is the winner of the Small Market category.

“These three dealers stand out due to their commitment toASV and excellent customer service standards,” said Jeff Pate, director of sales for the ASV brand. “We are proud to have them as our partners representing our brand in their communities.”

Alberta-based Barda Equipment is ASV’s 2022 Large Market winner. The multi-location dealer shares ASV’s commitment to quality products and service.With a focus on the forestry, landscape, oilfield and building constructionindustries,BardaEquipmenthas been a loyal representative of theASV brand for more than 35 years and also was awarded

FixpositionProvidesCustomers With RTK Correction Services

ASV’s 2019 Dealer of theYearAward. Butler Equipment is the winner of the 2022 Medium Market award. The Connecticut-based dealer serves a wide variety of customers and is committed to putting theneedsofitscustomersfirst.Thisidealhas broughtthemsuccessformorethan55years. Butler has been anASV dealer since 2002 and knows that the quality product the brand provides will lead its customers to a positive experience.

ASV selected Duffy’s Sales & Rental as the winner of the 2022 Small Market award. The Wisconsin-based dealer has servedASV customerssince1993,providingsales,rental, parts and services for the construction, landscapingandlandclearingindustries.It’sparts and service department is headed by the longest tenured service representative of ASV equipment in the United States. For more information, visit www.asvi.com. 

Topcon Positioning Systems and Fixposition announced an agreement for Fixposition to provide Topcon correction services to Fixposition customers in NorthAmerica and Europe.

Topcon is a leading GNSS OEM and correction services provider and operates theTopnet Live network, one of the largest GNSS base station networks in Europe and NorthAmerica. Delivering high-quality RTK correction services, the network will complement the positioning capabilities of Fixposition’s Vision-RTK 2 solution.

In areas where there are reliable GNSS signals, Vision-RTK 2 uses Topcon RTK correctiontoinitializeatcentimeteraccuracy.InareaswithdisruptedGNSSsignals,theFixposition vision fusion takes over to maintain the accuracy of global position and pose estimation.The technology already has been adopted by many autonomy solution providers and OEMs of lawnmowers, ag-tech vehicles and utility robots such as road sweepers. It helps them to extend precise operation into areas where it was not possible before, according to the company.

Zhenzhong Su, CEO of Fixposition, said, “The agreement will provide Fixposition’s end customerwithaone-stopsolutiontohavecentimeteraccuracywithoneofthehighestquality RTK base station networks. Customers are now able to buy the Vision-RTK 2 bundled with a one-year Topcon correction services subscription.”

In areas where there are reliable GNSS signals, Vision-RTK 2 uses Topcon RTK correction to initialize at centimeter accuracy. In areas with disrupted GNSS signals, the Fixposition vision fusion takes over to maintain the accuracy of global position and pose estimation.

“WeareexcitedtoworkwithFixpositiontomakestableandprecisepositioningaccessible to the growing IoT and autonomy sectors,” said Ian Stilgoe, VP of Emerging Business at Topcon. “Our network services business gives us the flexibility to support truly innovative and unique offerings such as what Fixposition brings to market, and we are eager to contribute to their growing success.”

For more information, visit www.topcon.com and www.fixposition.com.

ASV recognizes Butler Equipment as the 2022 Medium Market winner.

ASV recognizes Duffy Sales & Rental as the 2022 Small Market winner.

ASV recognizes Barda Equipment as the 2022 Large Market winner.

YanmarCompactEquipmentAnnounces 2022 Dealer of theYearAward Winners

Yanmar Compact Equipment recognizedthree2022DealeroftheYear Award winners at its 2023 Dealer Meeting.

Vermeer Midwest received the Large Market award, Chattanooga Tractor & Equipment was the Medium Market winner and Hawkins-Graves won the Small Market category.

“The 2023 Dealer of the Year Award winners ensure our customers receive the utmost attention to detail and top-of-the-line service from their teams,” said Jeff Pate, director of sales of the Yanmar Compact Equipment brand. “They go above and beyond in representing the Yanmar Compact Equipment brand and values.”

Yanmar CE selected Vermeer Midwest as the Large Market winner. The dealer has shown strong loyalty to the Yanmar brand for more than 15 years as it served Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Missouri. It has worked hard to share the benefits of Yanmar equipment and have maintained solid customer relationships, even in challenging market conditions.

Tennessee-based Chattanooga Tractor & Equipment has been a top performer for Yanmar CE since 2015. The Medium Market Dealer of the Year Award winner believes in long-term relationships and taking care of the customer by providing top-quality equipment combined with outstanding parts and service.

Yanmar CE is proud to choose Hawkins-Graves as the top dealer for small markets in 2022. The Virginiabased dealer is a full-service construction equipment, sales, rental and service organization providing compactandheavyequipmenttothemarket. Recognized by its customers, peersandsuppliersasmarketleaders, Hawkins-Graves provides top value standards in all areas of operation.

For more information, visit www.YanmarCE.com.  CEG

Alta Equipment AnnouncesQ4,2022 Financial Results

Alta Equipment Group Inc., a provider of material handling, construction and environmental processing equipment and related services, announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2022.

Ryan Greenawalt, chief executive officer of Alta, said, “We believe our performance for the fourth quarter and the fullyear2022demonstratesthestrengthandresiliencyofour business. Despite certain macroeconomic headwinds, all segments of our business are performing well, and we are achieving growth both organically and through our accretive acquisitions.

“Total revenues for the year increased 29.6 percent, or $359.0 million. Organic revenue growth for the year was $193.9 million, or 16.1 percent, when compared to last year. Importantly, this figure was driven by a 13.6 percent organic increase in our combined parts and service product support departments and a 10.3 percent organic gain in rental revenueswhencomparedto2021.Includingrevenuesof$174.9 million from our 2021 and 2022 acquisitions, we achieved record total revenues of $1,571.8 million for 2022.

“Given our diverse end-user market exposure and active M&Apipeline, we believe we are well positioned to achieve further growth in 2023. Demand in our Material Handling and Construction Equipment segments continue to be solid andwillfurtherbenefitfrominfrastructureandothergovernmentallegislation.Asanexample,ourFloridaoperationsare performing very well amidst the continued growth in nonresidential construction projects and significant state spending on highways.

“We also continue to build our high-margin product support capabilities, which generates predictable, high-margin parts and service revenues.At year end, we had 1,150 highly skilled service technicians.Additionally, our warehouse systems-integration business continues to perform well, and we expectthistrendtocontinuefortheforeseeablefutureascustomers embrace robotics and automation. We are also very encouragedwithouropportunitieswithEcoverseasthemarket for environmental processing equipment is in its early stages of development in NorthAmerica. Ecoverse will benefit from stricter federal and state environmental regulations which we expect will put an impetus on increased recycling and reuse of materials throughout both the U.S. and Canada.”

For more information, visit www.altaequipment.com. 

(All photos courtesy of Yanmar CompactEquipment)

Vermeer Midwest wins Yanmar CE’s Large Market 2022 Dealer of the Year Award.

Chattanooga Tractor & Equipment wins Yanmar CE’s Medium Market 2022 Dealer of the Year Award.

Hawkins-Graves wins Yanmar CE’s Small Market 2022 Dealer of the Year Award.

“...Despite certain macroeconomic headwinds, all segments of our business are performing well...”

Ryan Greenawalt Alta Equipment Group Inc.

NorthAmerican Pilot Project With WM Will Test Volvo EC230

Volvo Construction Equipment will work with WM, formerly known as Waste Management, on a pilot project with the Volvo EC230 Electric excavator, which at 23 tons represents a major advancement in the construction industry’s move toward zero-emission solutions.

WM, NorthAmerica’s leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions, will test the mid-size electric excavator at a WM facility on the East Coast. The pilot will include the EC230 Electric performing the same tasks diesel excavatorsdoinwasteapplications.WMwilltrackdataandsharefeedbackwithVolvo CE.

This kicks off a number of customer tests of the mid-size electric excavator in various applications on the NorthAmerican power grid. Volvo CE plans to make the machine commercially available in NorthAmerica in 2024.

“This is the first pilot in North America, but the EC230 Electric excavator has been thoroughly tested by customers overseas, and in each case, it has offered the sameperformanceasitsdieselequivalentwiththeaddedbenefitofnodirectemissions,” said Stephen Roy, president of Region NorthAmerica, Volvo CE.

“We’reexcitedtoworkwithWMonaprojectthatalignswithbothofourorganizations’values of being good environmental stewards.”

For more than 20 years, WM has been committed to alternative fuel options, including compressed natural gas (CNG) and electric vehicles as well as other technologies to help reduce overall emissions. WM has some of the most ambitious sustainability goals in its industry, calling for a 42 percent reduction of its overall Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 2032: a target aligned with the ParisAgreement to limit global warming to 1.5° C.

“WM has a long track record of incorporating alternative fuels into our operations, and we’re exploring technologies like electric that support our mission to reduce emissions,” said BryanTindell, vice president of disposal operations,WM.

“We have a longstanding relationship withVolvo CE when it comes to working toward sustainable solutions related to alternative fuels and energy sources. This electric excavator is expected to improve machine uptime and increase productivity, and our pilot could help map out the next steps for implementing additional electric and other sustainable technologies into our heavy equipment fleet.”

Zero Direct Emissions, High Performance

The 23-ton EC230 Electric excavator is a general-purpose machine designed to run in the same applications as a comparably sized diesel excavator, including extraction, earthmoving and grading for site preparation in the building segment, as well as waste and scrap handling in the recycling and waste segments.

Ithasthesamediggingforcesandliftingcapacitiesasitsdieselequivalentinthe VolvoCElineup,anditsupportsthesameattachmentsandservices.Themaindifferenceisthatitispoweredbybatteries.Thelackofanengineresultsinzerodirect emissions, less noise, reduced maintenance and lower total cost of ownership.

When the EC230 Electric excavator becomes commercially available in 2024, it will join the Volvo CE six-machine lineup of electric machines, which is one of the largest in the industry.

“Electric construction equipment thus far has mostly been compact models, but to make the kind of progress we want toward a more sustainable future, larger machinesneedtobepartoftheequation,”Roysaid.“VolvoCEisproudtobeleading the industry into that future along with sustainability driven companies like WM.”

Public Gets Look at EC230 Electric

The EC230 Electric excavator made its North American debut at ConExpoCon/AGG in March.TheWM pilot project was announced at two trade shows — Waste Expo in Louisiana and ACT Expo in California — where attendees could see an EC230 Electric in person.

WasteExpoisNorthAmerica’slargestsolidwaste,recyclingandorganicstrade show.Akey handover from Volvo CE to WM for the EC230 Electric occurred at the show.

ACT Expo is a clean transportation show that has traditionally showcased onroad vehicles and charging solutions. Volvo CE has attended the past two shows as part of its leadership position in bringing sustainable power options to off-road applications.

For more information, visit www.volvoce.com/ united-states/en-us/products/electric-machines. 

Martin Mattsson (L), key accounts director — Waste and Recycling at Volvo CE, hands over the EC230 Electric keys to Harold Romberg, director of heavy equipment of WM, at Waste Expo.

The 23-ton EC230 Electric excavator is a general-purpose machine designed to run in the same applications as a comparably sized diesel excavator, including extraction, earthmoving and grading for site preparation in the building segment, as well as waste and scrap handling in the recycling and waste segments.

TerexAnnounces National Competition for Technicians

Terex Equipment Services will host a nationwide competition for Terex service technicians this summer. The champion will win a trip to The Utility Expo in September in Louisville, Ky., and other prizes.

Terex Equipment Services employs hundreds of technicians working as mobile techs or at 21 service centers around the country, delivering full service on any brand of aerial lift, mobile elevatingworkplatform,diggerderrick, crane, telehandler and related equipment.

“Terex service technicians provide hydraulic, mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair, they are able to do transfers and rebuilds, capable of cylinder repair, and many are certifiedwelders.Wedecidedtohold this inaugural Technician Rodeo tohighlighttheuniqueskillsthese team members bring to helping customers keep their equipment up and running, and to promote this as a career path,” said Cody Curran, training specialist.

The initial phase of the competitionwillbebasedonconducting an annual inspection of a Genie scissor lift at the regional locations. Annual inspections are comprehensive and critical to ensuring equipment is in proper working order. Points will be given for time required to complete the task, defects found, proper documentation, and following safety protocols.

Regional winners will travel to Terex Utilities’ headquarters in Watertown, S.D., in August to compete in the finals, where the annual inspection challenge will be on a digger derrick.

A 2020 research report from the Associated Equipment Distributors Foundation found that the construction and utilities industries may need to fill more than 73,000 technician positions by 2025. The report also noted that public awareness of advanced technologies in manufacturing is growing.

“Terex invests in its employees, providing them with the

tools, training and knowledge to succeed. To be a technician at Terex requires an eagerness to learn and having basic mechanical skills. Our early talent development programs and training courses provide the path for technicians to take their careers to the next step,” said Evan Johnston, field service supervisor.

Career advancement includes opportunities in field service or technical support, or even branch management, he added.

“Terex is a great place to work. I have seen a lot of beautiful country in my travels and met a lot of great people,” said Johnston.

Terex Utilities is seeking supportfromvendorstoprovidecash prizes, swag, gift certificates, tools, boots or related giveaways for the regional and national winners. Contributors will be recognized in the announcement of the winner, prior to the Utility Expo.

For more information, contact Terex Utilities at utilities.info@terex.com.

“Terex

service technicians provide hydraulic, mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair, they are able to do transfers and rebuilds, capable of cylinder repair, and many are certified welders. We decided to hold this inaugural Technician Rodeo to highlight the unique skills these team members bring to helping customers keep their equipment up and running, and to promote this as a career path,” said Cody Curran, training specialist.

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Kubota Tractor Corporation, Crayola Refuel Partnership, Plan National Tour

Kubota Tractor Corporation and Crayola announced a renewed partnership building on the success of last year’s collaboration between the brands to show kids how teamwork can make a difference in their community.

The new venture is inspired by Kubota’s NASCAR partners like Trackhouse Racing and ThorSport Racing and includes an immersive, interactive event touring Crayola’s family attractions; at-home crafts and coloring pages at CrayolaExperience.com/Kubota and Crayola.com; and classroom activities and educational content.

Together, the brands will transform Crayola Experience family attractions into “Raceway Makeover by Kubota” in a four-market national takeover tour beginning later in May. The limited-time events will put kids (and kids at heart) in the driver’s seat of dozens of hands-on, auto racing-themed activities featuring Kubota equipment — such as tractors, mowers and RTVs — as they ready the fictional town of Crayonville for its new raceway.

Tokickoffthenationaltour,KubotaandCrayolawillhost grand opening events for each takeover, featuring live pit crew demonstrations from Kubota’s NASCAR partner Trackhouse Racing. At these free-to-the-public events, kids will get to test their own pit crew skills to see if they have what it takes. Kid-friendly challenges include simulated tire changing relays, gas refill speed tests, tire obstacle courses and more.

“Partnering with Crayola brings to life our iconic orange equipmentinnewwaysandwithitthechanceforkidstoget creative and see what’s possible when we work together,”

saidToddStucke,seniorvicepresidentofmarketing,Kubota Tractor Corporation. “Throughout the immersive experience, kids will discover how teamwork and the machine power of Kubota equipment can improve communities.”

Inside the family attractions, kids will participate in a pit crew tire change challenge, get behind the wheel of a virtual Kubota tractor in a simulator game, race Kubota toy cars customized with Crayola accessories and take photos with kid-sized Kubota-branded race cars and trucks due to Kubota’s NASCAR partners Trackhouse and ThorSport Racing, plus more activities.

The Raceway Makeover by Kubota takeover will tour throughout 2023, making pit stops at four Crayola Experience locations in Orlando, Fla. (May 25 to June 18); Chandler,Ariz. (June 29 to July 30); Easton, Pa. (Aug. 10 to Sept. 5) and Plano, Texas (Nov. 14 to Jan. 2, 2024).

“Through collaborations such as our partnership with Kubota, we are able to create exciting and engaging experiences that showcase real-life applications of how imaginationandcreativityareatthecoreofeverythingwedoaskids and adults,” said Warren Schorr, senior vice president Business Development, Global Licensing, & Experiences.

“Big machines. Racing. Coloring. Building. What kid doesn’t love these things?And what an amazing opportunity to help them learn how creativity and equipment are used to design and build the world around us.”

For more information, visit CrayolaExperience.com/Kubota. 

Kubota and Crayola’s national partnership includes an immersive, interactive racing-themed event touring Crayola’s hands-on family attractions called Raceway Makeover by Kubota, downloadable at-home crafts and coloring pages, and classroom activities.

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Case Previews New Electrified Compact Wheel Loader

Once thought of as a product category withlimitedinterestinNorthAmerica,Case Construction Equipment has showcased the power and versatility of compact wheel loaders for applications as wide ranging as landscaping yards to snow removal and everything in between. Since the introduction of the first Case F Series compact wheel loaders in 2014, the market has grown significantly and Case has continued to innovate the product category — and that trend continued at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023 with a sneak peek of the all-new electrified CL36EV electrified compact wheel loader, and enhancements to its compact wheel loader line.

The CL36EV compact wheel loader is designed to deliver all the benefits of electrification in a machine with a small footprint that will excel in applications such as supply yards, large-scale building renovations and construction where indoor operation may be required, and any other operation that may require less noise and no emissions. The dynamic compact loader will help simplify maintenance and lower lifetime total cost of ownership through the elimination of the diesel engine.

“Aloader of this footprint, especially one used in yard applications where it stays

there and has regular access to primary power, is the perfect application for electrification,” said Andrew Dargatz, product manager, CASE Construction Equipment. “The CL36EV delivers the same power and performance as comparably sized dieselpowered loaders and can be matched with a full range of attachments for additional versatility.”

The CL36EV is a 3.6 metric ton machine with a hinge pin height of over 10 ft. Additional product information and com-

mercial availability at Case dealers in North America for the CL36EV will be announced at a later date.

Also on display at ConExpo 2023 was a newly enhanced 321F compact wheel loaderwithanall-new7-in.display,updated electro-hydraulic controls that perform and react with more of the premium settings and functionality that you see in Case full-sized wheel loaders, and new axles that allow for travel speeds up to 25 mph for easy roading. A new Smart Mode also provides better

fuel economy without impacting productivity.

The updates also include all-new collaborative fleet management capabilities with the introduction of the Case SiteConnect Module. That module is being integrated into many Case products to enhance the overall fleet management experience. It improves telematics data transfer, and allows for remote access and software uploads to bring together fleet managers, their Case dealer, and Case HQ for optimal proactive equipment management and service to prevent downtime.

These updates to Case compact wheel loaders will be introduced later in 2023.

“Theenhancementsimprovetheoperator experience with greater adjustability and customization from within the cab, and they will experience greater performance with faster travel speeds — all while reducing fueluse,”saidDargatz.“Andtheadditionof the Case SiteConnect Module brings big fleet management capabilities to one of the most dynamic compact wheel loaders on the market today — helping operators get even more out of an already extremely productive and efficient machine.”

For more information, visit CaseCE.com.

Volvo Delivers First Machine Made Using Fossil-Free Steel

At ConExpo 2023 in LasVegas, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) handed over the keys to the first construction machine made from fossil-free steel for a North American customer — and it’s the second delivery in the world.

The machine, an A30G articulatedhauler,hasbeenpurchasedby Pennsy Supply Inc., a CRH company and long-standing Volvo CE customer, for use at its East Petersburg Quarry in Pa.

The hauler was handed over by President of Volvo CE Melker Jernberg to Scott Parson, president Americas Materials at CRH — a long-standing customer of Volvo CE.

“At Volvo CE, we believe partnership is the new leadership. The handover today to Pennsy Supply demonstrateswhatcanbeachieved when we work together with likeminded and forward-thinking partners who share our vision and commitment to sustainability and want to lead our industry to change,” Jernberg said.

Swedish steel manufacturer SSAB produced the fossil-free steel using a completely new technology with fossil-free electricity and hydrogen. The result is a significantly lower climate impact in SSAB’s production process — an at least 90 percent reduction in CO2 emissions — and an important step toward a net-zero emis-

sions value chain, the company said.

“No business can solve the complex challenges such as climate change alone,” Parson said.

“We need to actively partner with key players throughout our value chain to innovate and create new business solutions. Volvo and SSAB have converted emerging

technology in the steel industry into a working model of what the future will look like. We are delightedtobethefirstrecipientof this technology in the U.S.”

Big actors in the construction industry have a key role to play in leading the industry’s efforts to lower its carbon footprint. Pennsy Supply Inc. is part of the CRH group of companies, which is a leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world — with more than 3,000 locations in 29 countries.

Like Volvo CE, the CRH group has Science-BasedTarget commitments. It aims to be a net-zero business by 2050 and is targeting a 30 percent reduction in absolute group-wide emissions by 2030.

Pennsy Supply Inc. will use the fossil-free A30G at its East Petersburg Quarry in Pennsylvania.

Eight Percent of global CO2 emissionscomefromsteelproduction.

Steel is a major component of

Volvo CE machines. However, for everytonofsteelproduced,around 1.9 tons of CO2 is emitted. To achieve its Science-Based Targets and reach net-zero by 2040, Volvo CE recognizes the importance of reducingitscarbonfootprintacross its entire value chain, alongside the electrification of its machines.

Volvo Group’s Journey Toward Fossil-Free Steel

In October 2021, Volvo Group unveiled the world’s first vehicle made from fossil-free steel. Then in May 2022, Volvo Trucks started to introduce fossil-free steel into parts of its range. In June 2022, Volvo CE became the first manufacturer in the world to deliver a construction machine made with fossil-free steel to a customer.

The company will continue to introduce production using fossilfree steel into its machines and components, dependent on aspects such as steel availability. For more information, visit www.volvoce.com. 

The CL36EV compact wheel loader is designed to deliver all the benefits of electrification in a machine with a small footprint.

The machine, an A30G articulated hauler, has been purchased by Pennsy Supply Inc., a CRH company and long-standing Volvo CE customer, for use at its East Petersburg Quarry in Pa.

John Deere Reveals Its Construction PortfolioAdditions

John Deere is continuing the performance tiering journey that began in 2020 and chose ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023 as the world stage to introduce new models and technology features that provide differentiated value for its customers.

As a company that prioritizes thegrowthandimprovementofthe construction industry, the booth will be organized by category, featuring complimentary equipment grouped by the work that customers perform. John Deere will unveil new models in the small dozer, large scraper, compact track loader, skid steer loader and cold planing attachment line-ups.

“At this year’s ConExpoCon/AGG show, we are thrilled to debut equipment in a variety of product categories, helping expand offerings for customers seeking a smarter, more efficient job site,” said Ryan Campbell, president, Construction & Forestry Division and Power Systems, John Deere.

“What better place to launch thesenewmachinesthanfirst-hand with the customers and operators they were intended for.”

Designed for customers looking to level up on the job site, the new P-Tier small dozer models offer precise hydraulics and smooth stability during operation. Featuring the entry level solution EZ Grade in base models with EH controls, as well as optional slope control and 2D laser capabilities, the 450, 550, and 650 P-Tier machines are technology-packed, offering

smarter, more intuitive operations. All models are compatible with laser receivers, helping to control elevation and slope while utilizing a rotating laser.

The P-Tier small dozers with EHcontrolsarrivefromthefactory with EZ Grade features, however, the owner can upgrade to Slope Control or SmartGrade technology inthefuture,ifdesired.Asanadditional tech-forward feature, the new 8-in. touchscreen cab display offers intuitive navigation of slope control and machine settings on EH machines.

Enhancing operator performance and safety, the new P-Tier small dozers feature a variety of strategic design choices aimed to increase visibility and comfort. Boasting a 14 percent larger cab than previous models, the P-Tier machines offer increased storage space and easier ingress/egress capabilities. In addition, customers can now proportionally control the blade’s angle and change travel direction through the use of the integrated FNR switch.

Impactingoperatorvisibility,the new hood design, straightened and lowered 5-in. on 650 P-Tier and 7in.onthe450and550P-Tiermodels, helps improve overall forward visibility and straight sightlines to thefrontofthemachine.Also,with theremovaloftheDEFsystem,the 450 P-Tier model offers simplified maintenance and reduced system complexity while meeting emissions regulations. Lastly, the optional LED light package and

rear-view camera options take visibility to the next level, enhancing visibility for a more efficient job site.

Designed as an additional method of earthmoving, the John Deere 3812 large scraper, paired with the latest 460 P-Tier articulated dump truck, offers a 38-yard capacity and can be used in push load or top load applications. The 3812 is the first articulated dump truck drawn scraper to enter the John Deere lineup and features scraper controls that fully integrate with the 460 P-Tier ADT to increase productivity and ease of operation. Once the ADT is in scraper mode, the operator simply goes to work as the ADT and Scraper pan are integrated as one

seamless machine.

Meanwhile, the ADT automatically optimizes engine torque curves and differential locks, and selects a maximum cut gear to maintain momentum and boost productivity. Further integration includes scraper brakes, Deere encoded cylinders and a scraper pro package that enables push-button sequencing, additional cameras, scraper position and productivity feedback to the operator all through the new high-resolution display.

Lastly, the hitch and platform design allow conversion between anADTwithadumpbinorpulling a scraper, giving customers the ultimatefleetflexibilityandutilization of their equipment.

On the compact front, John Deere is expanding its performance tiering strategy and introducing a new generation of large frame compact track loaders and skid steer loaders. At the show, three of the five machines in this generation will be on display, including the 333 P-Tier and the all-new 334 P-Tier skid steer loader and 335 P-Tier compact track loader models.

These machines boast features like redesigned cabs with creature comforts including heated/vented seats, touchscreen displays, handsfree Bluetooth technology, JDLinkTM telematics, and can be equipped with optional surround view capabilities. The brand new 334P-Tierand335P-Tierareoptimized for customers who require

more horsepower and hydraulic flow from a compact machine. Boasting 118 gross hp in addition to pressure compensated load sensing hydraulics, these machines are smooth, powerful and ready to take on the most demanding applications.

Complementarytothesemachines, John Deere also will launch two new mulching head attachments, the MK76 and the MH72D. Also making their debut at the show, were the John Deere cold planer attachments powered by Wirtgen cutting technology. Compatible with some current Gseries skid steer models, as well as the freshly announced P-Tier skid steer loaders, four widths, including 18, 24, 30 and 40-in. sizes, will be available to match customer’s milling needs. Utilizing the expertise from decades of milling technology experience by the Wirtgen Group, these cold planers provide intuitive in-cab controls, including tilt float activation for seamless pass matching across rolling terrain.

Visible indicators for side plate depth, tilt angle and milling drum cut boundary ensure jobsite accuracy, while an optional pressure gauge aids in monitoring milling performance. Also, an optional water tank mounts within the cold planer frame for convenient filling and the nozzle kit effectively suppresses dust. Helping increase precision, the incorporated indicators help monitor drum width and cut boundary during operation. 

333 P-Tier

650 P-Tier

Paving

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Hayden-MurphyHostsPavingDemoforCentralLakesCollege

Hayden-Murphy hosted a four-day paving demonstration May 1 to 4 2023 for 83 students in the Heavy Equipment Operators program at Central Lakes College in Staples, Minn. The demo was geared toward introducing the students to the paving market as a career option and included both classroom and hands-on instruction.

The Heavy Equipment Operation and Maintenance programincludescoursesthatteachstudentsthenecessaryskills to service and maintain a fleet of equipment; simulators to improve skills in truck driving and heavy equipment operation; and real-life projects, including training with dozers, scrapers, backhoes, wheel loaders, excavators and more.

The paving demonstration was held on campus property, in an area used specifically for truck and equipment training purposes. The project covered an area 26 ft. wide by 275 ft. long. On day four they did a live demo that they milled .50 inches off, paved 2 in. and then rolled it.

Milling

Larry Iverson and Justin Fyksen ofAllstates provided the classroom and live demonstration training for milling. During the demo, Allstates milled .5 in. of asphalt using a Wirtgen 220i milling machine. The 220i is a compact, heavy-dutycoldmillingmachinewithawiderangeofapplications.Itisusefulforsurfacelayerrehabilitationorcanperform complete pavement removal and fine milling.

The 220i features include:

ï an 800 hp Tier IV Interim engine

ï one diesel engine

ï automatic parallel machine alignment using PTS

ï three milling drum speeds (1,600, 1,800 and 2,000 rpm)

ï intelligent ISC track drive control

It can mill up to 8 ft. 2 in. wide and 0 to 14 in. deep. The machine has a working width of 12 ft. 6 in. and an operating weight of 96,429 lbs.

Paving

Phil Laumann of Hayden-Murphy with Laikram

Narsingh and Chad Kipf of Minnesota Paving and Materials provided the classroom and live demonstration instruction for paving.

AndersonBrothersTruckingofBrainerd,Minn.,provided five truckloads of asphalt (about 100 tons) as well as drivers to deliver the material to the project site.

Minnesota Paving and Materials used a Vögele SUPER 1700-3i tracked paver in the 8-ft. class.The SUPER 1700-3i was purpose-built especially for the NorthAmerican market and can handle a wide variety of paving jobs. Its compact design makes it a good choice for large commercial applications.The machine is equipped with ErgoPlus 3, the modern intuitive system for paver operation providing maximum operating comfort and all-round visibility.

The Vögele SUPER 1700-3i paver features:

ï a liquid-cooled 4-cylinder Cummins diesel engine

ï electronically controlled separate hydraulic drive for each track

ï adjustable material hopper

It is 8 ft. wide, 15 ft. 6 in. long (19 ft. 6 in. with bolt-on extensions) with an operating weight of 38,030 lbs.

Compaction

Dan Sant Anselmo of Wirtgen provided the classroom training then Minnesota Paving and Materials conducted the live demonstration.

Pavement depth adjustments and width adjustments are being made as students listen in to the process of pouring asphalt.

Allstates Pavement Recycling Team (L-R) are Justin Fyksen, milling superintendent; Larry Iverson, training and development; and Jess Harff, human resources manager.

(L-R) are John Beasley, general manager, sales and operations of Hayden-Murphy; Phil Laumann, paving specialist of Hayden-Murphy; and Laikram Narsingh, Wirtgen Group application and technology specialist.

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Astec Industries Debuts New Generation of RP Pavers

Astec Industries debuted its newest highway class asphalt paver at ConExpo-Con/AGG in Las Vegas.

The RP-175 and RP-195 F series track pavers have upgraded styling, simpler maintenance and enhanced operator experience.

Keith Hagy, product managerpaving ofAstec said, “When we begin any project, determining what the customer needs is the key. Our customers told us we have always been open and honest with their feedback, and we take it to heart.”

The company focused on efficiency, durability and operator comfort achievedthroughmodernstyling,solid castings and innovative reconfigurations.

Forexample,newlightweighthoods make accessing daily maintenance areas quick and easy, with no need for hydraulics.

“We’ve transitioned to a composite design with our side doors and hoods,” Hagy said. “Now one person can easily raise the hood and access the engine area without any need for extra hydraulics.”

Additionally, the upgraded models feature a new cooling system, which makes the paver run quieter and more efficiently.

“We’ve gone from a single fan cooling system to a dual

system, moved to the top of the machine, blowing away from the operator and away from the ground crew.

“Noise reduction is important. A quieter machine improves communication among the screed person, the operator and the ground crew, which is critical on a work site.”

The new pavers also feature repositioned and redesigned handrails for enhanced safety and comfort.

The overall design of the paver has been transformed and

updated to enhance the operator’s experience. Controls have easy-to-use switches, joysticks and touchscreens, each designed to put all the control at the operator’s fingertips.

“With our new touchscreen controls youcaneasilyviewyourdailyproduction data. You also have a much more ergonomic setting with all the key functions at your fingertips,” Hagy said.

The comfort and safety features do not impede the robustness of the new design. The new F-model series has a StateVengine, meeting the most stringentemissionlimitationrequiredinthe global market.

“With the RP-175 we’ve upgraded to an engine block that is smaller and more compact, but still provides the same commanding torque and horsepower.”

The RP-175 and RP-195 have a redesigned track system for improved durability and ease of maintenance. When it comes to hydraulics, the new track pavers have fewer connection points, easing maintenance tasks. As with all Astec pavers, the RP-175 and RP-195 are offered with your choice of threeAstec Carlson screeds.

For more information, visit www.astecindustries.com/ road-construction/pavers-screeds. 

BOMAG Supports ConstructionAngels During ConExpo

BOMAG Americas raised more than $6,400 during the ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023 show to support Construction Angels, a 501(C)3 non-profit organization.

ConstructionAngelswasfoundedbyKristiGibbsandits mission is to provide immediate financial assistance and grief counseling to the children and spouse left behind when a construction worker has a fatality on the job site. ConstructionAngels offers construction scholarship opportunities to qualified applicants, and additional scholarships to surviving children of fallen workers. The organization also focuses on promoting job site safety awareness.

To support Construction Angels, BOMAG Americas dedicatedaportionofitsConExpo2023boothspacetorun

at-shirtcampaign.BOMAGaskedattendeestogiveaminimum five-dollar donation in exchange for a BOMAGbrandedt-shirt.Therewerefivedifferentt-shirtstylesavailable, and they all featured the outline of a BOMAG machine or service icon on the front and a fun product- or service-related saying on the back. Some of the sayings were “I Eat Asphalt for Lunch” (Mills), “Keep Rollin’ Rollin’ Rollin’” (Asphalt Rollers) and “Who Needs a Manual?” (Service).

“BOMAG is excited to be partnering again with Construction Angels and looks forward to future cam-

paigns as well. It’s amazing being able to represent such a great foundation on top of collecting over $6,400 in donations to help families of road construction workers who have lost their lives in work-related accidents. It’s a great cause and it reflects BOMAG’s core initiatives promoting jobsite safety awareness,” said Dena Jenkins, BOMAG manager, marketing & communications.

BOMAG plans to continue its relationship with ConstructionAngels.

For more information about the Construction Angels cause, visit www.constructionangels.us. 

The overall design of the paver has been transformed and updated to enhance the operator's experience.

BOMAG Americas dedicated a section of its ConExpo-ConAGG 2023 booth to a t-shirt campaign to raise money for Construction Angels where the company raised more than $6,400 for the non-profit organization.

(L-R) are Dena Jenkins, BOMAG manager, marketing & communications; Ethan Foley, BOMAG digital marketing specialist; Kelly Russo, Angel Ambassador; Kristi Gibbs, Construction Angels CEO & founder/national director; and Shannon Gaunt, Construction Angels Illinois representative.

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LeeBoy Names McLean Equipment Among 2022 Dealer Award Winners

LeeBoy recently announced the winners of its 2022 DealerAwards.

Top five equipment sales:

1 — Stephenson Equipment Inc. (SEI)

2 — Alta Equipment Company of New England

3 —Ascendum

4 — McLean Equipment

5 — Reynolds-Warren Equipment Company

Top paver dealer — Stephenson Equipment Inc. (SEI)

Top grader dealer —ASCO

Top tack tank dealer — Alta Equipment Company of New England

Top maximizerdealer — Closner Equipment Company

Top FFL dealer — Rocky Mountain Equipment

Top RW dealer — Monroe Tractor

Top patcher dealer — Tractor & Equipment Company (TEC)

Top broom dealer — Reynolds-Warren Equipment Company

DynapacNorthAmericaDevelopsNew Partner in Indiana, RPM Machinery

Dynapac NorthAmerica announced the new equipment dealer partnership with RPM Machinery in Indiana. This addition will provide customers with access to Dynapac’s quality compaction, paving, compact equipment, parts and support to four locations in central Indiana including Indianapolis, Franklin, Fort Wayne and Lafayette.

“RPMMachineryisexcited to begin our partnership with Dynapac North America,” said Vince Davitto, sales manager of RPM Machinery. “With the goal of serving our partners and the state of Indiana, we look forward to expanding our equipment offering with Dynapac’s high-quality products throughout the state."

The multi-generational family business focuses on putting the team first while building relationships that support and maintain the

communities it serves. RPM is active within several local and international organizationstohelpcustomers,industry and neighborhoods at large.

“The partnership will broaden our reach to the Indiana market, making Dynapac equipment accessible for more customers,” said Jim Bansen Sr., director of dealer sales and channel development. “We lookforwardtogrowingwith RPM Machinery as they offer exceptional customer service. I know they will continuetobuildthecommunitieswithproductsandsolutions for customers’needs.”

RPM Machinery is the third new partnership Dynapac North America has established in 2023. It also adds to the more than 200 dealer locations in North America, expanding the availability to provide jobsite confidence with lower cost of ownership equipment to more contractors in the Midwest and across the country.

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Anderson Brothers Donates, DeliversAsphalt for Demo

DEMO from page 57

The Minnesota Paving and Materialscrewshowedstudentstheart of compaction using a Hamm HD 14 VV tandem roller with two vibrating roller drums. This roller is compact and is easy to transport. The ergonomicdriverplatformgivesagoodviewof the drum edges, the machine and the construction surroundings. Its 3-point articulation allows for optimum steering.

The Hamm HD 14 VV features:

ï a 4-cylinder diesel engine

ï smooth/non-split front and rear drums

ï 16 mm drum thickness (front and rear)

ï 898 mm drum diameter (front and rear)

ï 1,380 mm drum width (front and rear)

ï pressure water sprinkling system

“Thedemowentgreatwemilledoff .50 inch of the old road then we tacked itandpavedbacktwoinchesofasphalt then rolled it,” said Laumann. “The students were the best part of the whole training. They were a great group of kids that were really getting into it and asking lots of questions.

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Finishing up the pour, Phil Laumann (L), Hayden-Murphy, and Tom Schlangen, paving assistant, of Minnesota Paving and Materials, admire their work.

Lining up the paver for the first load.

The Hamm HD 14 VV tandem roller smooths things out directly after asphalt is laid.

A truck from Anderson Brothers loads up the paver with material.

Anderson Brothers of Brainerd, Minn., has been in business since 1940. (L-R): Tanner McFarlin, equipment operator, has been with Anderson Brothers for six years and is a graduate of Central Lakes College; Rick Eisel, equipment operator and driver, has been with the company for 29 years; and Butch Holvig has been a foreman for 35 years. Anderson Brothers donated five loads (100 tons) of asphalt, trucks and operators to the college for this event.

The demonstration was held on campus property, in an area used specifically for truck and equipment training purposes. The project covered an area 26 ft. wide by 275 ft. long.

The crew of Minnesota Paving and Materials demonstrated the art of compaction using a Hamm HD 14 VV tandem roller with two vibrating roller drums.

Cat Simplifies Nomenclature forSoilCompactorLineModels

Caterpillar has launched an initiative to simplify nomenclature for select models in the Cat vibratory soil compactor range.

To correlate with the GC models in the compaction product family, all models within the soil compactor line will feature weight-based names derived from the metric tonnage class in which the model competes. Additionally, the model series descriptor letter suffix will be removed.

The Cat vibratory soil compactor line includes smooth and padfoot drum designs

offering compaction widths ranging from 50 to 84 in. Durable and reliable, the rollers deliver high compaction performance, speed and gradeability to maximize productivity on a range of soil types and applications, according to the manufacturer.

The Cat CS10 GC, CS11 GC and CP11 GC Vibratory Soil Compactors retain their current nomenclature.

For more information, visit www.cat.com/paving. 

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The Carlson CP100 II sets the standard for versatility, component lifecycle and mat quality. With a powerful 100hp engine, an array of configurations and the class-leading EZCSS single slide screed, it’s time to see why the CP100 II has fast become the contractor’s choice for heavy-duty commercial paver platforms.

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Minnesota Paving &Materials Demonstrates Techniques

“I want to thank Central Lakes for giving us the opportunity to get in from of all these kids. I want to thank everyone that was involved in pulling this all together — Hayden-Murphy, Wirtgen America, Allstates, Minnesota Paving and Materials andAnderson Brothers. Plus, all the others that were involved behind the scenes.”

For more information, visit hayden-murphy.com, wirtgengroup.com/en-us and omgmidwest.com/our-brands/minnesota-paving-and-materials and clcmn.edu.  CEG

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Phil Laumann, paving specialist of Hayden-Murphy, is an expert on the machine.

DEMO from page 66

Crews mark the paving targets to line up the paver with the width of the pour.

A truck from Anderson Brothers backs in with hot asphalt ready to be poured.

Minnesota Paving and Materials used a Vögele SUPER 1700-3i tracked paver in the 8-ft. class.

Attachment Manufacturer Experiences Exponential Growth in Just Four Years

pusher that expands from 48 inches out to 96 inches long that is used to push thatmaterialoutfromunderthepulley.”

Berlon had these items on display at ConExpo-Con/AGG this past March and according to Salzman, people were very intrigued by it.

Lowe’s product line-up includes auger drives, auger bits, trenchers and grapples.

“We offer our BP-Series planetary auger drives and the Classic Series chain auger drives, which Lowe built their business on and is a niche in the industry.”

Snow Removal Tools

Berlon also manufactures snow removal equipment.

“Our fourth quarter, which is our largest in our corporation, includes the normal demand of our traditional products in both divisions, but when we add in the snow products, it puts us over the top,” said Schickert.

In addition to the company’s line of blades, pushers and salt spreaders, Berlon makes a unique tool to clear snow.

“The Snowgrr is a unique attachment that windrows 16 feet all into one area,” said Schickert. “The main usage is in distribution centers. It is usually mounted to a skid steer and goes underneath the trailers that are backed up to the dock doors. The Snowgrr pulls all that snow out from underneath the nose of the trailers and put it into a nice windrow.”

Mount System

Berlon and Lowe attachments are made for a variety of manufacturers’ equipment and can be outfitted with either universal or custom mounts.

“There are so many mounts we can put on our product, including the old Gehl and New Holland machines that are not universal,” said Salzman. “We can make all those old mounts and put them on any one of our attachments, which makes us unique in the industry.”

Distribution

Berlon has approximately 1,600 distributors — construction, agricultural and rental dealers — throughout the United States, Europe and Canada. The company has added new dealers, new OEM customers and a cross-customer base through the Lowe acquisition.

“The acquisition of Lowe certainly allowed us to grow as a company,” said Schickert. “We are actively looking at other avenues to allow us to continue to grow.”

New Products

To keep growing, Berlon Industries continues to develop new products each year.

“We have recently introduced the new root rake grapple that is doing extremely well both on the mini- and full-sized skid steers,” said Schickert. “We really have expanded our ability in the snow, especially with the mini-snow products such as snow pushers and snow blades. We’ve also developedanewbalespearcarriage.So,someofoursalesgrowth in doubling the size of Berlon has come from these new product introductions.”

Production

Expanding capabilities of manufacturing operations also is an important part of the company’s growth strategy. Automated saws, CNC break presses and robotic welding have been added to streamline production and increase capacity and productivity. Due to the increased demand, additional production shifts also have been added.

Plans for Future Growth

Berlon Industries is currently experiencing a high growth pattern, and all indications are for that pattern to continue.

“I believe we are going to continue to grow through our dealer network, rental market, OEMrelationships,regional expansion, new products and through acquisitions,” said Schickert. “This will lead to significant growth that we have planned here at Berlon. So, the future here looks very bright.” For more information, visit berlon.com.

BERLON from page 8

A robot welds pallet fork frames.

Berlon Industries photo

“The Snowgrr is a unique attach ment that windrows 16 feet all into one area,” said Randy Schickert, president and CEO of Berlon Industries.

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ALTA from page 16

Whilereviewingtheequipment,catchingup withAlta Equipment Company personnel and consulting with manufacturer representatives, visitors were encouraged to enjoy a hearty lunchprovidedbyfoodtrucks.

Alta Equipment Company has 62 locations throughout the Midwest, Northeast and Florida. Its team is dedicated to delivering equipment-based solutions with a diverse rangeofcategoryleadingequipmentandbuilding lasting relationships with its customers throughoutstandingserviceandsupport. For more information, visit construction.altg.com.  CEG

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JonFodor(L),GenesisGreatLakesregionalmanager,discussesshearapplications and maintenance with Andrew Frato of Frato Products.

Dave Miller (L) of Stanley Miller Construction talks with Rob Williams, AltaOakwoodVillagebranchmanager, at the open house event.

H&H Land Clearing’s Bob Stewart (L) stopped in to discuss material handling equipment with SENNEBOGEN’s Bruce Davis.

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“The existing I-270 bridge has reached the end of its service life. The bridge deck has undergone several costly repairs in recent years to keep it in acceptable condition.

“With today’s much higher traffic and truck volumes, each repair project adds significant delay costs to our users. Just as important, the replacement bridge provides widened shoulders to accommodate stalled or damaged vehicles, increasing safety for all users.”

Although the project will take several years to complete, Brown said the undertaking will be worth the wait.

“The new bridge will be much safer and more reliable for commuters.We think there will be universal appreciation for this modernized structure. With a bridge length exceeding one mile, drivers will appreciate the wider, safer shoulders for stalled vehicles. Safety also will be improved for incident first responders and tow vehicles. Repair projects that interrupt traffic flow should all but cease for the near future, resulting in reliable commute times and allowing repair funding to be directed to other highway system needs.”

Brown explained that the prime contractor and subcontractors have been hard at work building the drilled shafts and foundations.

“They’ve been helped by a mild winter, andsofar,havenotexperienceddelaysfrom river levels that are too high or too low, which could potentially flood the work area or impede drilled shaft construction by barge, respectively. By keeping an aggressive schedule while constructing the first bridge, which will carry all four traffic lanes,

they decrease the risk of future weather delay impacts.”

The existing 5,400-ft.-long Chain of Rocks structure was built in 1966 between St. Louis, Mo., and Madison County, Ill. Composed of 43 spans, the bridge carries four lanes of traffic, with two in each direction. Through the years, numerous repairs have been made to the superstructure.

MoDOT has designed a new diamond interchange for Riverview Drive at I-270, whichwillbereconstructedtoaccommodate theIDOTreplacementoftheChainofRocks bridge. IDOT and MoDOT have collaborated on the project since its inception. Both DOTs advertised separate contracts at the same time; however, both contracts were awarded to a single low bidder for the combination of bids between the two contracts. The prime contractor for both projects is

Walsh Construction.

Except for occasional short-term off-peak lane closures, the plan is to keep four lanes of traffic open to the public during all stages of construction. The new eastbound structure will be constructed first. Traffic will be shifted to the eastbound structure before removing the existing Chain of Rocks structure. Once the bridge is demolished, construction of the westbound structure will begin. The new westbound structure essentially will be placed on the same alignment as the existing bridge.

“Workonthedrilled-shaftfoundationsfor the eastbound bridge continues, and construction has begun on the piers,” said Brown. “Earthwork activities have begun to widen the embankments for the eastbound bridge, and other ancillary items are in the works to prepare for the new alignment.”

Construction milestones will include completion of the eastbound bridge, demolition of the old bridge and completion of the westbound bridge. Brown noted that while workers have not yet been affected by the weather,theymustkeepaneyeonmorethan just the local forecast.

“Heavy rains from the Missouri and Mississippiriverbasins,whichalsocouldbe impacted by the Illinois River, could potentially cause flooding at this site. Conversely, unreasonably dry conditions farther up the river basins may mean very low water conditions at the site, which would cause problems with being able to float the barges into position to perform the work.”

River conditions pose the biggest challenge to the project, because either flooding or extreme drought will delay the schedule.

IDOT photo

The existing structure, which connects Illinois and Missouri, is aging and must be replaced.

Crews are making significant progress on the $532 million I-270 Chain of Rocks Bridge project.

The existing 5,400-ft.-long Chain of Rocks structure was built in 1966 between St. Louis, Mo., and Madison County, Ill.

IDOT photo

ROCKS from page 1

see ROCKS page 100

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JOBS from page 1

adding15,000jobsinApril,theindustryjobless rate was falling to a record low.

“The number of unfulfilled construction positionsisclosetoamonthlyhigh,”saidthe association.

Asawholetheindustrylikelywouldhave added even more to its rolls if contractors could find more qualified workers.

“Contractors can’t find, reach, hire and train workers fast enough to keep pace with demand,” said Stephen E. Sandherr, association CEO. “The pool of qualified, available labor is the smallest the industry has ever seen for the month ofApril.”

How Numbers Shake Out

ConstructionemploymentrosefromApril 2022 to April 2023 in 42 states and the District of Columbia. While the numbers declined in seven states, they held their own in Hawaii. This from anAGC’s break-down of BLS statistics:

Texas added 28,000 jobs; New York, 13,400; Indiana, 11,200; and Florida 8,600. At 5,500 new jobs, Arkansas marked the largest increase by percentage, 9.8 percent. Rhode Island followed at 7.6 percent. Californialoggedthehighestnumberofjobs lost, at 5,100; Connecticut lost 1,900 jobs; and West Virginia dropped 1,200 jobs, minus 3.7 percent).

West Virginia had the largest percentage loss at 3.7 percent, according to the AGC analysis. Connecticut and Alaska lost 2.5 percent, or 400 jobs.

For the month ofApril 2023, construction employment increased in 24 states and D.C. Hiring declined in 26 states. Washington added the most jobs over the month, at 4,300; Illinois added 2,700; Wisconsin, 2,600; and California, 2,100.

The largest percentage gain occurred in South Dakota, at 2.7 percent. Wisconsin, Washington andArkansas saw a 1.8 percent gain, with 1,100 new jobs.

Dropping 8,500 jobs, Texas lost the most in April; New York lost 4,000. Alaska had the largest percentage loss for the month at 4.2 percent and 700 jobs.

AGC tracked two construction labor reports, one of which noted total construction starts in current dollars fell 4 percent from March to April. That number is 7 percent year-to-date, according to Dodge Construction Network.

Nonbuilding starts increased 16 percent year-to-date.Utility/gasplantsareup37percent; miscellaneous nonbuilding starts, 36 percent.

Environmental public works projects are up 10 percent; and highway and bridge starts, 9 percent.

AGC analyzed a ConstructConnect report, which found that the value of con-

struction starts in current dollars decreased 5.7 percent year-to-date.

Civil starts jumped 27 percent, seeing increasesforallsegmentsincludingroads,at 25 percent; and water/sewage, 23 percent.

Power and miscellaneous civil projects increased by 40 percent; bridges, 1.3 percent; dams/marine, 102 percent; and airports, 89 percent.

Picture Looks Bright, Bleak

In tracking the construction jobless rate over the past year, theAGC found a decline from4.6percentinApril2022to4.1percent in 2023. Interesting in itself, that represents thelowestAprilrateinthe23-yearhistoryof the data.

At the end of March, the association noted, openings totaled 355,000, just shy of the all-time high for March of 359,000.

The construction sector shed 9,000 jobs that month, the first decrease since January 2022. This happened even as the sector’s unemployment rate fell and total number of job openings in the sector hit a near-record high, according toAGC.

Average hourly earnings for production and nonsupervisory employees in construction jumped by 6.7 percent over the year to $33.94 per hour.

“Despite a small dip in headcount, construction firms continued to post a high level of job openings and raised pay more than other industries,” said Ken Simonson,

AGC’s chief economist.

Those are two signs contractors still want to hire more workers, he said. “But the pool of unemployed, experienced jobseekers keeps shrinking.”

Construction employment in March totaled 7,888,000, a dip of 9,000 or 0.1 percent from the record high in February. It was the first decrease in 14 months.

Nonresidential firms shed 1,800 employees in March. Employment at residential building and specialty trade contractors slipped by 7,000 or 0.2 percent.

The AGC reported the unemployment rate among jobseekers with construction experienced declined from 6.0 percent in March 2022 to 5.6 percent. That figure represents the second-lowest March rate in the 23-year history of the data.

“Exposing students and other future workers to construction will signal that it shouldbeamongthecareerpathsworthconsidering,” said Sandherr.

Construction firms in April provided a wage “premium” of nearly 19 percent compared with all private-sector production employees.

The industry is struggling to recruit workers while the federal government spends money to encourage students to go to college. These grads are encouraged to work in service sector professions for every dollar the government invests in career and technical education.

The AGC urged public officials to boost fundingforconstructioneducationandtraining, and to explore short-term measures to address severe labor shortages.

“Federal officials are making massive investments in infrastructure while their funding policies discourage future workers from considering construction,” Sandherr said. “They don’t seem to want our citizens to work in construction even while they block people from other countries from lawfully entering the profession.”

In March,AGC reported that many member firms need more workers but struggle to find enough qualified hires. The association called on the feds to boost investments in construction training and education programs to close the five-to-one gap.

“One of the biggest obstacles to hiring is the federal government’s enormous campaigntourgestudentstopursueoffice-based service sector jobs,” Sandherr said.

Those types of professions, in particular, require expensive four-year college degrees, he said.

“If the feds spent half as much encouragingstudentstopursuehigh-payingcareersin fields like construction, our industry would have more workers and young adults would have less college debt.”

The pool of qualified, skilled trade workers seen this spring is among the smallest in the industry.

Employment numbers in the construction industry are on the upswing. But jobs are still open everywhere, and contractors are desperate to fill them.

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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CONCRETE

PUMPS: SCHWING, PUTZMEISTER, ALLIANCE, ELBA, CONCORD, PUMPSTAR, ETC. ALL MODELS, BRANDS, & SIZES, OLD OR NEW! BOOM PUMPS, TRAILER & TRUCK MOUNTED CITY PUMPS PURCHASED. OLD, RETIRED, NO LONGER USED AND PARTS & PUMPS NEEDING REPAIRS. INSTANT PAYMENT GUARANTEED.

EMAIL: BBENEDETTO@COMCAST.NET

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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): HITACHI

EX330-5 EXCAVATORS – WE ARE LOOKING TO BUY A COUPLE OF UNITS OF HITACHI EXCAVATORS EX 330-5 & EX 450-5.

EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR 988B WHEEL LOADER– WE NEED TO BUY A CAT USED WHEEL LOADER 936, 988B/F & 950B.

EMAIL: NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

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WANTED (US): JOHN DEERE 992D EXCAVATORS – NEED TO LOCATE JOHN DEERE'S EXCAVATORS SIZES 190E, 200, 210, 230, 270, 300, 400.

EMAIL: USEDEQUIPMENTS

TRADINGLLC@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 281-694-5478

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WANTED (US): EZ SCREEN 1200XLS SCREENING – ANYTHING THAT WOULD BE LIKE A 1200 OR1200 XLS.

EMAIL:

MAIERLANDSCAPING@GMAIL.COM

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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR BACKHOE LOADERS, ALL MODELS – NEED TO BUY USED CAT WHEEL LOADERS, BACKHOES, EXCAVATORS, HIGHWAY TRUCK.

EMAIL: SEARCHT930@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 657-236-7399

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WANTED: CHAINS AND SPROCKETS FOR KOBELCO 400IV OR 480 EXCAVATOR, NEW OR USED.

EMAIL: FJS-1@ATT.NET

PHONE: 724-535-7722

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WANTED: BUCKET FOR JOHN DEERE 644H WITH CUTTING EDGE OR TEETH 4.25 YARD.

EMAIL: FJS-1@ATT.NET

PHONE: 724-535-7722

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WANTED (PA): JOHN DEERE BUCKETS, ALL MODELS; LOOKING FOR BUCKET FOR JOHN DEERE 644H WITH CUTTING EDGE OR TEETH 4.25 YARD.

EMAIL: FJS-1@ATT.NET

PHONE: 724-535-7722

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WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR DUMP

TRUCKS - CAT 725-745'S 10,000 HOURS OR LESS, WILL BUY IN GROUPS.

EMAIL: ANDREWL@BLACKSTARACA.COM

PHONE: 312-898-5355

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WANTED (US); TEREX BUCKET

TRUCKS, ALL MODELS - 55 FT & 60 FT 4-5 YEARS OLD, PREFERABLY PREFER TEREX 5TC-55 & ALTEC AA55E PREFER FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS.

EMAIL: ZACHZ@BLACKSTARACA.COM;

PHONE: 815-575-6797

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WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 916

WHEEL LOADERS; RUNNING OR NON-RUNNING UNITS REQUIRED.

EMAIL: IMPERIALMACHINERYTRADER@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 281-694-5478 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 966F II WHEEL LOADERS EMAIL: ILYAS.MTCPK@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923322489350 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (NJ): CASE BACKHOE

LOADERS: 580SK, 580L, 580SL, 580LII, 580SLII, 580M, 580MII, 580MIII, 580SM, 580SM+, 580SMII, 580SMIII, 580N EP, 580N, 580SN, 580SN WT EMAIL: FRANKHORAN@ GROFFTRACTOR.COM

PHONE: 800-654-USED ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Major 2-Day Equipment Auction

Inventory of Job Completion, Surplus and Under Utilized Equipment

CLEARWATER CONSTRUCTION

1040 Perry Hwy ï Mercer, PA 16137

DAY 1

Friday, June 23, 2023 • 9:00AM Live Onsite & Webcast

Cranes · Drilling Equipment · Pile Driving Equipment · Bridge Deck Pavers · Excavators · Crawler Dozers · Compact Track Loaders · Loader Backhoe · Compaction Equipment · Road Widener · Forklifts · Attachments ·

Service Truck · Truck Tractors · Dumps · Attenuator Trucks · Lowboy, Dump, Utility Trailers · Boats · High Capacity Water Pumps · Portable Concrete Pump · Temporary Bridge · Sheet Piling ·

EFCO Foundation Forms · Pipe Inventory · H & I Beams · Concrete Buckets · Test/Curing Units · And More

DAY 2

Saturday, June 24, 2023

Timed Auction On-Line Bidding Only

Inventory of Bridge & Road Rehab Support Equipment and Supplies including : Concrete Barriers · Bridge Overhang Brackets · Van Trailers · 100’s of Lots of Bridge and General Contractor Job Site Support Equipment · Tools and Supplies too numerous to list

Auctioneers Note: All of us at Sammy P Auction Services and Thomas Industries are proud to have been selected by Clearwater Construction to conduct their upcoming auction of under-utilized equipment for this well-respected company. Clearwater Construction has decided to liquidate heavy construction and specialty bridge equipment, trailers, trucks materials, sheet piling, beams, drill tooling and casing that is surplus to their ongoing needs. Clearwater Construction continues to provide the very best in heavy civil, bridge, and geotechnical construction services throughout the eastern seaboard. Everything in the construction auction is owned by Clearwater Construction.

Day 1 Live Webcast Bidding will be available on: Day 2 Timed Auction Online Bidding ONLY on:

Sammy Petrowsky

275 Route 32. North Franklin. CT 06254

ffice: 860‐564‐9400 ï Email: Info@SammyP.com www.SammyP.com

Sales in conjunction with Thomas Industries

Business Calendar

For information on CRANE SAFETY COURSES: cranesafe@gmail.com 800/654-5640

Address: 224 W. Central Parkway, Suite 1024 Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS (AGC)

AGC Events Calendar:

All AGC Web-Eds are scheduled in Eastern Standard Time (EST). Conferences are scheduled using the local time zone where the event takes place.

• AGC EDGE Lean Construction Education Program, 2nd edition (https://training.agc.org/course/vlea230701/)

Date: Mon, July 10, 2023 – 11 AM – Wed, July 26, 2023 – 3 PM

ONLINE, VIRTUAL Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Project Manager Development Program (https://training.agc.org/course/vpmd230701/)

Date: Wed, July 12, 2023 – 9 AM – Fri, July 28, 2023 – 2 PM

ONLINE, VIRTUAL Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Project Manager Development Program (https://training.agc.org/course/project-manager-development-program/)

Date: Mon, August 14, 2023 – 9 AM – Fri, August 18, 2023 – 5 PM

ONLINE, VIRTUAL Training/Professional Development

For further information, contact AGC: Phone: 703/548-3118

Email: info@agc.org

AMERICAN COUNCIL of ENGINEERING COMPANIES (ACEC)

The ACEC is the oldest and largest business association of engineering companies.

• 2023 Engineering Excellence Awards Gala Evening

Date: Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Times: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Place: Grand Hyatt 1000 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001

Description: Join ACEC for the 2023 Engineering Excellence Awards Gala – the “Academy Awards” of the engineering industry – which recognizes the finest engineering achievements from throughout the world.

For more information on the ACEC 2023 Annual Convention and Legislative Summit and 2023 Engineering Excellence Awards Gala Evening, contact: American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC):

2200 Renaissance Boulevard, Ste. 260, King of Prussia, PA 19406

Phone: 484/919-1242

AMERICAN

CONCRETE INSTITUTE (ACI)

Always advancing – The American Concrete Institute is a leading global authority for the development, dissemination, and adoption of its consensusbased standards, technical resources, and educational, training and certification programs. Founded in 1904, ACI is headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan.

• 71st BOAF Annual Education & Trade Expo – BOAF 2023

Dates: June 11 – June 15, 2023

Start Time:9:00 AM EST End Time: 5:00 PM EST

Place: Renaissance Orlando at Sea World 6677 Sea Harbor Drive • Orlando, FL USA

Sponsor(s): Building Officials Association of Florida

Description: The BOAF 2023 Annual Conference & Expo promises to be an exceptional experience, providing you with the face-to-face experience that so many of us are ready to get back to. This is the premier conference for code compliance and building industry professionals. Whether you are overseeing a department, bringing new hires up-to-speed, taking on new duties, or juggling multiple responsibilities, there are education sessions and networking opportunities that will help you find the solutions you need. For more information, contact: American Concrete Institute, 38800 Country Club Drive, Farmington Hills, MI 48331. http://concrete.org/codeadvocacy

Email: steve.szoke@concrete.org Phone: 248/848-3147

ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN CONTRACTORS (AWC)

Our Mission: The Association of Women Contractors provides advocacy, collaboration, and industry leadership to support and enrich women-owned companies in the construction industry.

• AWC Scholarship Fundraiser Golf Event

Date: Friday, June 16, 2023 – 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM (CDT)

Place: Majestic Oaks Golf Course 701 Bunker Lake Boulevard NE Ham Lake/Blaine, MN 55304

About AWC Scholarships

At the Association of Women Contractors, we believe that our future women business owners start out in the industry in the field, in trades and managing projects. With the mission to drive equity in the construction industry, each year we offer financial support in the form of scholarships to female students and apprentices who are pursuing careers in the construction industry. Through these scholarships, we aim to assist recipients in affording their education, connecting with members, and developing a strong support system. AWC provides two (2) types of scholarships for outstanding FEMALES: Academic and Apprentice.

Fundraiser Golf Event

We hope you can join us for our annual Scholarship Fundraiser Golf Event on Friday, June 16, 2023, at the Majestic Oaks Golf Club. This event fills up quickly, so get registered soon! All recipients are encouraged to attend the Award Ceremony and to help with assistance at our Fundraiser Golf Event. For more information, contact AWC: Phone: 651/489-2221.

NATIONAL ASPHALT PAVEMENT ASSOCIATION (NAPA)

NAPA 2023 MIDYEAR MEETING

Dates: July 9 – 12, 2023

Location: Loews Kansas City Hotel 1515 Wyandotte Street • Kansas City, MO 64108

Phone: 816/897-7070

The NAPA Midyear Meeting is three comprehensive days of committee meetings and educational sessions focused on advancing the asphalt pavement industry. Throughout this meeting, NAPA leadership gathers input, makes decisions, and reaffirms the strategic direction of our industry, members, and stakeholders.

ABOUT NAPA: NAPA’s Mission: To advance the asphalt pavement industry through leadership, stewardship, and member engagement. NAPA’s Vision: Sustainable transportation infrastructure that paves the way for thriving communities and commerce. NAPA & Industry Fast Facts: NAPA exclusively represents the interests of the asphalt producer/contractor on the national level with Congress, government agencies, and other national trade and business organizations. NAPA supports an active research program designed to improve the quality of asphalt pavements and paving techniques used in the construction of roads, parking lots, airports, and recreational facilities. The association provides technical, educational, and marketing materials to its members; and offers educational opportunities. Founded in 1955, the association counts more than 1,100 companies as members. Why Join NAPA?

NAPA membership gives you and every employee in your organization access to best practices, emerging research, and innovative business solutions…AND MORE!

For more information on this event, contact: NAPA, 6406 Ivy Lane, Suite 350, Greenbelt, MD 20770-1441 Phone: 301/731-4748 Toll Free: 888/468-6499 Fax: 301/731-4621

MICHIGAN AGGREGATES ASSOCIATION (MAA)

2023 SUMMER CONFERENCE SUMMER MEETING 2023

Dates: July 20 – 23, 2023

Place: Crystal Mountain Thompsonville Village, Michigan

The 2023 MAA Summer Conference (scheduled for July 20 – 23, 2023) will take place at the beautiful Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville Village, Michigan.

MAA 2023 SUMMER CONFERENCE REGISTRATION is OPEN!

Sponsorship Opportunities are Available for the Summer Conference! Make sure to sign up today as a SPONSOR and have your company recognized as one of the Official MAA Summer Conference Sponsors. Thank you for helping to ensure that this year’s Conference is a huge success!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the MAA Office at 517/381-1732.

ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA, INC. (AGC)

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) is the leading association for the construction industry. AGC represents more than 27,000 firms, including over 6,500 of America’s leading general contractors, and over 9,000 specialty-contracting firms. More than 10,500 service providers and suppliers are also associated with AGC, all through a nationwide network of chapters.

• Construction Safety, Health & Environmental Conference 2023 (https://shec.agc.org/)

Dates: July 25, 2023 (7:00AM) to July 27, 2023 (12:00PM) Conference ends at 12 Noon Thurs, July 27, 2023 Open Forum Discussion and Meeting Wrap-Up

Place: Renaissance Nashville Hotel 611 Commerce Street • Nashville, TN 37203

Find Out What the Future Holds for Your Industry Whether your goal is protecting the safety and health of the people working in construction or protecting the environment during the construction process - this conference is tailored for you!

About the Conference This conference is geared towards corporate, regional and project safety and health and/or environmental staff representing construction firms of all sizes and who perform various types of construction work.

For more information, contact Associated General Contractors of America (AGC):

Address: 2300 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22201 Phone: 703/548-3118. Email: meetings@agc.org.

• AGC Annual Golf Tournament

Dates: Friday, August 4, 2023

Times: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDT

Location: Meadow Wood Golf Course 24501 E. Valley Way Avenue, Liberty Lake, WA 99019

Location: Liberty Lake Golf Course 24403 E. Sprague Avenue, Liberty Lake, WA 99019

Description: The Inland Northwest AGC Summer Golf Tournament is our biggest social event of the year! Playing both Meadow Wood and Liberty Lake Golf Courses with over 275 players, 50 sponsors and dozens of contests, is a great way for members to get involved with the AGC. Networking opportunities do not get any better than this! Whether you bring a group of clients to play in the tournament, host an activity on the course or simply take advantage of one of the many sponsorship opportunities, the AGC Tournament offers everyone a way to gain exposure and promote their business.

We look forward to making this the best tournament yet and hope to see everyone out on the course!

For more information on the AGC Annual Golf Tournament, contact: Inland Northwest AGC/NWAGC, 4935 E. Trent Avenue, Spokane, WA 99212. Telephone: 509/535-0391. Email: info@nwagc.org.

For General Information, contact: AGC of America, 2300 Wilson Blvd., Suite 400, Arlington, VA 22201.

Telephone: 703/548-3118. Fax: 703/548-3119. Email: info@agc.org.

Website: www.agc.org.

SCRAP EXPO - A Live Demonstration Event!

Place: Kentucky Exposition Center Louisville, KENTUCKY

Dates: September 12 – 13, 2023

Registration is now open for Scrap Expo!

The industry’s first live demonstration event, Scrap Expo, is BACK, returning to Louisville, Kentucky! Taking place September 12 – 13, 2023, this one-ofa-kind event officially has opened registration. Register today and take advantage of super early bird registration rates!

Scrap Expo is a unique event designed especially for scrap metal dealers and processors, auto dismantlers and others handling and preparing ferrous and nonferrous scrap.

It’s a hands-on event that allows attendees to operate equipment and see live demonstrations. You will get to grab the joystick and feel how the equipment responds.

You will also be able to explore our indoor exhibit hall and outdoor demo area, where you will be able to test-drive, move, cut, and prepare scrap in real time!

See live demonstrations of baling, logging, and shearing equipment. Our educational program includes sessions that will provide insights you need to understand what scrap buyers want.

The event also will include technical training sessions covering machine maintenance and operation as well as informative sessions on scrap identification and markets.

For more information on this Event, Email: conference@gie.net. Phone: 216/393-0300 and Phone: 216/525-0515.

Xtreme Manufacturing, Snorkel Launch New Machines

Xtreme Manufacturing and Snorkel debuted seven new Snorkel machines at this year’s ConExpo.

In the Electric-Drive Scissor Lift category, the company rolled out the S3013 Mini, the S3219 Plus and the S3220 Mini.

The S3013 Mini features a maximum working height of 19 ft., the S3219 Plus has a working height of 25 ft. and the S3220 Mini offers a working height of 26 ft.

All three models also come with an extendable platform as standard equipment and can fit through a standard doorway, making them ideal for indoor and outdoor applications.

In the category of Electric-Drive Mast Lifts,theTM20EjoinsSnorkel’slineofversatile and zero-emission mast lifts that feature a zero-degree inside turning radius and are compact enough for a wide range of applications.

Two new rough-terrain articulating boom lifts made their first appearance at the event — the 600AJ and the 600AJN. Both models feature maximum working heights of 66 ft. and maximum platform capacities of 1,000 lbs., but the 600AJN has a width of 7 ft. (compared to the 600AJ width of 8 ft. 1 in.) makingitsuitableforuseinapplicationsthat require a narrower machine, such as tradeshow setup.

Four new models join Snorkel’s popular and environmentally friendly line of lithium-ion scissor lifts.

The S6926RTE, S6933RTE, S6940RTE and SRTE rough-terrain scissors offer working heights ranging from 32 to 53 ft. and feature Snorkel’s lithium-ion technology for quiet, zero-emission operation.

XtremeManufacturingunveileditsground-breakingnew tracked telehandler the company has affectionately nicknamed “Trackzilla.”

The mega-xtreme-capacity XR50100-G telehandler features a record-breaking maximum working height of 100 ft. and a maximum lifting capacity of 50,000 lbs., giving this monster of a machine the ability to handle the heaviest loads at the highest heights.

Another first for Xtreme is the Xtreme Glazier. The XR2215GL glass lifter features a two-section boom with a maximum exten sion of 65 in. and a lift capacity of 2,200 lbs. retracted and 500 lbs. extended.

Snorkel also exhibited machines from its existing lines of scissor lifts, mast lifts and boomlifts,aswellasitspopularML18Cmate rial lift and XR619-A compact roller-boom telehandler.

Xtreme Manufacturing displayed a wide range of its telehandlers, including compact, high-capacity, ultra-high-capacity and ultraxtreme-capacity models.

Joining Xtreme Manufacturing and Snorkel at their booth was BZISteel, a national leader in construction and technol safer, simpler and more efficient build

ing processes.

In the category of Electric-Drive Mast Lifts, the TM20E joins Snorkel’s line of versatile and zero-emission mast lifts that feature a zerodegree inside turning radius and are compact enough for a wide range of applications.

“Revolutionary innovations are developed by having great partners,” said James Harker, chief innovation officer at BZI (www.bzisteel.com).

“BZI and its company InnovaTec are honored to be invited by Xtreme Manufacturing to participate in their booth at ConExpo. BZI would like to express our deep appreciation to CEO and founder Don Ahern and the Xtreme Manufacturing team for collaborating and innovating with us to bring effective solutions to industry challenges. Working together we will continue to advance construction technology solutions within the steel industry.”

BZI’s InnovaTech featured some of its unique

The mega-xtreme-capacitytures a record-breaking maximum working heightmum lifting capacity of 50,000 lbs., giving this monster of aty to handle the heaviest loadsest heights.

attachments that connect seamlessly to Xtreme telehandlers and Snorkel boom lifts.These innovativetoolsallowforsaferandmore efficient steel erection. Just a few of the proprietary and patented advanced approaches and equipment developed by BZI’s Innovatech featured in the booth included:

ï MezzMaster — Vastly improves the traditional means of lifting roofs and mezzanines using a proprietary telehandler attachment that consists of a systemofclamps,leveragesandcontrols that securely hold an assembly while navigating through the building footprint to final placement.

ïWallMaster — Provides more efficient, simpler and safer wall system installations. WallMaster is a telehandler attachment designed to handle panelized, insulated metal panels and to work side-by-side with groundlevel assembly on the panelization system.

ï WeldAir100 — Designed specifically for Snorkel boomlifts, this innovative product consists of a framework with an inverter welder and an air compressor to provide welding and arc-blasting capabilities on the go. The WeldAir100 mounts to the back of a boomlift allowing equipment to travel with the machine, while welding cables and air hoses are channeled to the operator in the lift platform for ease of use. This solution eliminates the risk of entanglement and dramatically increases safety and productivity. 

The S6926RTE, S6933RTE, S6940RTE and SRTE rough-terrain scissors offer working heights ranging from 32 to 53 ft. and feature Snorkel’s lithium-ion technology for quiet, zero-emission operation.

The S3013 Mini features a maximum working height of 19 ft.

Chain of Rocks Bridge Excavation Work Well Under Way

ROCKS from page 84

availability and material deliveries may affect the project, whichcouldbefurthercomplicated by material shortages and supply chain issues. In addition, the location of the project can make it difficult to transport equipment and materials into and out of the site.

Brown said the project includes approximately

160,000 cu. yds. of excavation but will still require about 27,000 cu. yds. of soil to be brought in from a borrow site to complete the embankments. Various types of cranes will be needed during construction, along with multiple drill rigs, a Wirth pile top drill rig, excavators, off-road trucks, wheel loaders, concrete pumps, barges and tugboats.

Materials include 73,000 sq. yds. of concrete pavement and shoulders; 23,000,000 lbs. of reinforcement bars; 48,000 cu. yds. of concrete in the bridges, 27,000 cu. yds. of drilled-shaft foundations and 31,000,000 lbs. of structural steel.

Construction began in October 2022 and is expected to take roughly four years to complete.  CEG

The project includes approximately 160,000 cu. yds. of excavation but will still require about 27,000 cu. yds. of soil to be brought in from

AssociationsContinueEfforttoRecruitWorkerstoIndustry

Astate-by-state analysis of BLS data released the ABC found that in March of this year, 31 states had lower construction jobless rates than March 2019 (pre-pandemic).

Over the same four-year period, 18 states had higher rates and Utah’s rate was the same.

“High interest rates are creating headwinds for nonresidential construction projects,” said Bernard Markstein, MarksteinAdvisors.

Presidentandchiefeconomistof the firm, Markstein conducted the analysis for the association.

“Until recently, construction employment continued to grow as builders worked on their backlog of projects,” he said. “The March construction employment numbers were the first indication that employment growth in construction may be turning negative.”

The increase of funds flowing from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to states and localities will partially offset the downward pressure in the residential sector. That, in turn, will

provide opportunities for some unemployed workers and companies,saidMarkstein.Thechallenge remainsinconnectingthetwogroups.

ABC tracking models indicate that in 2023 about 546,000 more workers will be needed, beyond the “normal” pace of hiring, to meet the demand for labor.

“The construction industry must recruit hundreds of thousands of qualified, skilled professionals each year,” said Michael Bellaman, association president.

“Filling these roles with skilled craft professionals is vital to America’s economy and infrastructure rebuilding initiatives.”

This increased demand adds to the current level of above-average job openings. The association’s model notes projected retirements, shifts to other industries and other anticipated separations are part of the computations.

The construction industry averaged more than 390,000 job openings per month in 2022. That’s the highest level on record, and the industry unemployment rate of 4.6

percentin2022wasthesecondlowestonrecord,accordingtoABCdata.

That figure is higher than only the 4.5 percent unemployment rate observed in 2019.

National payroll construction employment was 231,000 higher in December 2022 than in December 2021.

“Despite sharp increases in interest rates over the past year, the shortage will not disappear in the near future,” said Anirban Basu,

ABC chief economist.

“Contractors continue to experience substantial demand from a growing number of mega-projects associated with chip manufacturing plants, clean energy facilities and infrastructure.”

Basu said too few younger workers are entering the skilled trades, which makes it not only a construction labor shortage but also a skills shortage.

“With nearly one in four con-

struction workers older than 55, retirements will continue to whittle away at the construction workforce,” he added. “Many of these olderconstructionworkersarealso the most productive, refining their skills over time.”

The number of construction laborers,themostentry-leveloccupational title, has accounted for nearly four out of every 10 new construction workers since 2012. Meanwhile, said Basu, the number of skilled workers has grown at a much slower pace or, in the case of certain occupations like carpenter, declined.

Next year, the association said, the industry will need to bring in more than 342,000 new workers on top of normal hiring to meet industry demand. That’s presuming that construction spending growth slows significantly next year, according toAGC.

“To fill these important roles, ABC is working hard to recruit, educate and upskill the construction workforce,” said Bellaman. 

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The prime contractor is Walsh Construction.

a borrow site to complete the embankments.

The construction sector lost 9,000 jobs in March.

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