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CASE SV215E, SV217E Single-Drum Vibratory Rollers
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Case Construction Equipment introduced the SV215E and SV217E single-drum vibratory rollers — two new models built for fast and consistent soil compaction on varying lift depths and material types. This is achieved with high centrifugal forces and standard dual amplitude and dual frequency capabilities that allow the operator to dial in compaction performance to each lift.
Both rollers operate at 154 hp and weigh in at 33,420 and 36,500 lbs., respectively, with centrifugal forces up to 73,063 and 74,861 lbs. Each model also is compatible with ACEforce intelligent compaction technology to further ensure compaction quality, documentation and productivity.
This introduction brings the Case single-drum soil compaction lineup to five models ranging from 75 to 154 hp.
“Our focus is on providing the North American market with a full-line of soil compaction equipment that fits a variety of jobsite profiles and transportation needs,” said Jeremy Dulak, product manager, Case Construction Equipment. “These new models add compaction power and performance at the higher end of the product line while retaining the versatility and compaction performance of Case rollers — and we’re helping contractors complete compaction in fewer passes, even on deeper lifts.”
Case E Series compactors feature a lowcenter-of-gravity, as well as an axle-free design that provides constant power to the wheels and drum with an electronic selfadjusting torque control system. This is further assisted by automatic traction control with HX drive propulsion system — optional on smooth drums and standard on padfoot models. This creates enhanced stability and performance on grades up to 67 percent, according to the manufacturer.
Compaction performance is further enhanced with an oscillating articulated roller joint that maintains consistent drumto-ground contact, and an updated drum design that reduces drift and maintains constant compaction throughout each rotation. Standard dual frequencies and amplitudes, along with standard auto vibration control, let the operator set compaction performance based on the type of material and the depth of lift — reaching desired compaction in fewer passes and ultimately improving productivity and reducing wear and tear on the equipment.
Available in both cab and open ROPS configurations, Case E Series soil compactors feature a spacious, comfortable and intuitive operator environment with an adjustable seat that swivels up to 80 degrees, providing added visibility to the drum surface and flexibility for compaction in both forward and reverse. The axle-free design also allows the engine to sit lower in the machine, which further improves visibility to the rear with a low, sloped rear hood.
All primary machine information and controls are found in an LED display integrated within the steering wheel of the machine. The display features three core interfaces dedicated to operation and performance, machine information and onboard diagnostics. The display, locked within the steering wheel, eliminates the need for other displays and a larger, bulkier dashboard — further improving visibility from the operator station down to the work area and centralizing all core machine information in a single location.
Both new machines are designed for easy groundline serviceability with a manual-lift hood that provides easy access at ground level to all fluid ports, drains, service checkpoints and filters — as well as a cab that can be easily tilted forward for access to all primary hydraulic components of the machine.
Each model also is available with optional Case SiteWatch telematics to further enhance fleet management activities.
Additional options include a leveling blade, a padfoot shell kit for smooth drum models; a pressurized cab with heat, ventilation, air conditioning and radio; traction tread tires, a rotating beacon, a backup camera, and extra front work lights (only available on smooth drum models).
Case E Series compactors feature a low-center-of-gravity, as well as an axle-free design that provides constant power to the wheels and drum with an electronic self-adjusting torque control system.
Compaction performance is further enhanced with an oscillating articulated roller joint that maintains consistent drum-to-ground contact, and an updated drum design that reduces drift and maintains constant compaction throughout each rotation.
Page 38 • December 25, 2021 • www.constructionequipmentguide.com •Paving Section• Construction Equipment Guide NAPA Modernizes Leadership Structure, Welcomes Incoming National Officers
Following the overwhelming approval of voting members in the fall, the National Asphalt Pavement Association’s executive committee formally approved revised governing bylaws at its November meeting. The updated bylaws take effect Jan. 1, 2022, establishing a roadmap for engagement at national and regional levels as the industry works to implement the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
Primarily, the revised bylaws modernize the association’s leadership structure in two distinct ways to generate more input and impact. These include: 1. Streamlining NAPA’s board of directors, capping it at 30 members (down from a high of 80 at times), which sets national strategy for the industry and performs oversight and fiduciary duties for the association, and 2. Establishing an advisory council comprised of four geographic regions — Northeast, Southeast, North Central and West — that will feed emerging and important issues to the national body, while supporting national efforts at the regional and local level.
Effectively, these actions empower members and leaders through engagement opportunities and representation, generate greater focus through understanding of key initiatives and industry priorities, encourage grassroots execution through regional leadership, create alignment with State Asphalt Pavement Association (SAPA) partners and reveal a transparent pathway to association leadership, the association said.
“The new board is going to be able to move in a more nimble way and have more succinct conversations about challenges in our industry,” said Jim Mitchell, who chaired the Governance Task Force that recommended the bylaw revisions.
“I’m really excited about the two-way conversation between the board and the four new regions, and their opportunity to influence and impact national issues on a regional level,” he added.
Separately, in its annual election, voting members
approved the incoming 2022–2023 National Officers, who will begin their terms at NAPA’s Annual Meeting in Scottsdale, Ariz., in January. They are: Chairman: James (Jim) Mitchell, who has served the association in a leadership capacity since 2017, most recently as first vice chairman. In NAPA’s 66-year history, he is the third son of a past chairman to become chairman as well. Mitchell is the president of Superior Paving Corp. in Gainesville, Va. First Vice Chair: Christian Zimmermann, New England Group president, CRH Americas Materials, Belmont, N.H. Second Vice Chair: Brady Meldrem, president, Norris Asphalt Paving Co., Ottumwa, Iowa. Secretary: Patrick Nelson, president & CEO, LehmanRoberts Company, Memphis, Tenn. Treasurer: Robert Doucet, president, Barrett Industries, a Colas Co., Morristown, N.J. To support the incoming national officers, align with the revised bylaws and further advance its national strategy, the association enacted several staffing updates: • Ester C. Magorka is now senior vice president, Industry Promotion & Membership. • Amy Miller is now vice president, Member & Industry Alliances and national director, Asphalt Pavement Alliance. • Ashley N. Jackson is now senior director, Government Affairs & Political Action Committee. • Kelly Kanaras is now director, Industry Promotion. • Michelle Kirk is now manager, Alliances & Awards. • Ebony (Ealey) Curry is now administrative assistant & Diamond coordinator. The association gathers in person Jan. 23 to 26, 2022, to install the new national officers, share educational and networking opportunities to advance the asphalt pavement industry and IIJA implementation, and hear from keynote speaker Nido Qubein, president of High Point University in North Carolina. For more information, or to register, visit AsphaltPavement.org/Annual.
Resilient Characteristics of Asphalt
NAPA DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
A report published by the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) adds to the growing library of data and resources on the resilient aspects of asphalt pavements.
In NCAT Report 21-02, Asphalt Pavement: A Critically Important Aspect of Infrastructure Resiliency, authors Benjamin F. Bowers and Fan Gu provide an in-depth literature review of asphalt pavements in the context of resilience, along with a list of tools for resilience. They also identify resilient practices associated with asphalt pavements, such as fast construction to rapidly repair roads that are damaged during extreme events, perpetual pavement design to harden critical corridors and leveraging maintenance schedules to incorporate
resilience adaptations.
Events impacting pavement resilience include flooding, sea level rise, snow events and droughts. The report includes related case studies examining the Alaska earthquake of 2018 and the Iowa flooding of 2019. It also shares highlights from a 2019 asphalt pavement resilience workshop attended by contractors, asphalt pavement associations, agencies and academics. In addition to funding the
NCAT report in partnership with
State Asphalt Pavement
Associations, NAPA offers a growing list of resources on asphalt pavement resilience: videos, webinars and additional reports. Visit
AsphaltPavement.org/Resilience to examine and implement all the available resources, particularly in the context of increased focus on resilience in proposed highway legislation, procurement and funding. (Reprinted with permission from the National Asphalt Pavement Association.)
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Page 40 • December 25, 2021 • www.constructionequipmentguide.com •Paving Section• Construction Equipment Guide WOC 2022 Auction... Mack, McNeilus Donate to Annual CIM Auction at World of Concrete
The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program — a business intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in concrete industry management — announced that one of the signature items for its annual auction at World of Concrete is a 2022 Mack Granite donated by Mack Trucks and equipped with a McNeilus FLEX Controls standard mixer donated by McNeilus.
The truck is a Mack Granite 2022 GR64BR mixer. Specifications include*:
• VIN 1M2GR2GC6NM028655, Granite- Axle Back • Engine — Mack MP7-425M, 425 hp, 1560 lb. ft. torque • Engine Brake — Mack PowerLeash • Cleartech One emissions system • Transmission — Allison 4500 RDS, 6 speed • Wheelbase — 238-in. • Frame — STEEL — 11.81 in. by 3.54 in. by 0.37 in. • Front Axle — Mack FXL23, 23,000 lb. • Rear Axle — Mack S462R, 46,000 lb., CRD 150/151 Mack Carrier, RAR 4.80 • Driver Controlled Inter Wheel Differential Lock, all Rr. Axles w/Individual Switches • Rear Suspension — HMX460 Hendrickson Haulmaax Rubber Suspension 46,000 lb. • Tires: 425/65R22.5 L Bridgestone M864, 11R22.5 H Bridgestone M799 • Brakes — Meritor “S” CAM 16.5 in. by 6 in. front, 16.5 in. by 7 in. rear Q+ drum • ABS — Bendix with Traction Control 4S4M • Fuel Tank — LH 66 Gallon 22-in. Aluminum round • DAVCO 382, (Fluid Heated) Fuel Heater/Water Separator • Interior — Trim level: Base Steel Gray • Paint Color — Mack White; P9188 • GuardDog Connect With 4G/LTE and WLAN system with diagnostic services
Extras
• Updated interior for better driver interface and ergonomics
• Full-color dash and instrument cluster with 5-in. copilot screen • Mack premium seats developed with Sears seating for best-in-class comfort and durability • Power windows and locks • Self-cancelling turn signals • Flat bottom steering wheel with cruise and radio switches • Two-piece windshield • Alcoa — Clean Buffed Alum wheels • Bright finish options: Front bumper, SCR cover, grill, air intakes, Hadley door mirrors • Stainless steel sun visor • RH/LH LED work light (steps & ground) on both sides of truck • Premium stereo, CD-player, MP3, weatherband, Bluetooth • Mixer Boc Xmber — steel rolled flanged for REPTO pump
• 10 1/2-cu.-yd. M80 Series drum with paver opening • Three FLEX Controls-Enabled Packages: Awareness, GradeMaster and Fuel Saver featuring a new variable displacement pump and motor • Flip up hopper • PMP PMB 7.1 straight drive • Round steel hydraulic tank • Painted to match cab paint • Outfitted with an abundance of operator assurance features, many exclusive to McNeilus • Lightweight aluminum extension chutes • Chute assist for foldover chute for an extra layer of protection for operators • Front and rear roller guards to protect operators from potential pinch hazards • Rear camera • GradeMaster to ensure the load stays forward in the drum on inclines • Two-step bumper with four grab handles for easy access • Ladder dampener for more control and help minimize pinch points • Enhanced lighting package with night pour lights • Split composite water tank 15/135gal. • Armrest with three-button joystick for operator comfort
Also Included with the mixer
• Delivery from Las Vegas to anywhere in lower 48 states • All FET tax paid • Mack extended warranty, 60 months/250,000 mi. (Engine Plan 2, exhaust aftertreatment system, engine towing) *Please note: Truck and mixer body shown are for illustration purposes only. Refer to 2022 auction truck specifications for product details.
The annual auction will be held Jan. 19 in the West Hall Room W106 of the Las Vegas Convention Center. For a full list of items, visit www.concretedegree.com/auction.
Those interested in donating should contact CIM Auction Committee Chairman Ben Robuck at ben.robuck@cemex.com or 404/4566867.
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CIM Donates to World of Concrete Auction
The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program — a business intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management — announced that the signature item for its annual auction at World of Concrete is a truckmounted 38M concrete pump donated by Alliance Concrete Pumps, NORCAL Kenworth and Kenworth Truck Company.
General Specifications
• Pipe Size (ID): 125 mm (5 in.) • Boom Control: Proportional (by HAWE) • Radio Remote: Scanreco wireless dual transmitter system • Vibrator: Standard • Water Pump: Hydraulic Power 20 bar (290 psi) • Water Tank: 800 L (211 G) • Wear Parts: Carbide
Boom Specifications
• Number of booms: four sections • Folding type: Z Fold • Vertical height: 121 ft. 9 in. • Horizontal reach: 108 ft. 7 in. • Unfolding height: 29 ft. 2 in. • 1st Section: 29 ft. 5 in. • 2nd Section: 25 ft. 9 in. • 3rd Section: 26 ft. 1 in. • 4th Section: 27 ft. 4 in. • Outrigger: X-Style • Front Spread: 20 ft. 8 in. • Rear Spread: 23 ft.
Kenworth Conventional
Chassis Includes:
• Model: T880 • Wheelbase: 290 in. • Engine: Paccar MX-13 455HP • Transmission: Allison 4500RDS
six-speed automatic transmission • Front Axle: 20,000 lbs. • Rear Axle: 46,000 lbs. Neway air suspension • Base Warranty: 12 month/100,000 mi. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of the concrete and truck combination: $435,000. “Alliance Concrete Pumps is excited to donate their most popular boom pump model to the CIM auction,” said Clayton White, president and CEO, Alliance Concrete Pumps, Norcal Kenworth and Kenworth Truck Company donated a 38M truckmounted concrete pump to the 2022 CIM auction. Alliance Concrete Pumps. “We are also very proud to be part of procuring young and up-andcoming talent for the concrete industry.” The annual auction will be held Jan. 19, 2022, in the West Hall Room W106 of the Las Vegas Convention Center. For a full list of items, visit www.concretedegree.com/auction. Those interested in donating should contact CIM Auction Committee Chairman Ben Robuck at ben.robuck@cemex.com or 404/4566867.
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Associated General Contractors of Minnesota on Dec. 13 released the 20212022 Minnesota Construction Industry Assessment results. This annual survey solicits the input of contractor, material supplier, architect and engineering firms in Minnesota regarding current and future trajectories of the commercial construction market.
“Overall, respondents are strongly optimistic that market demand for construction services will be positive in 2022, reflecting a return to almost pre-COVID optimism levels,” said Tim Worke, CEO. “Project cancellations and deferrals have abated slightly but remain at high levels for both building and highway markets. The pandemic remains a drag across all AEC sector but flagging market opportunity due to COVID impacts has been overtaken by stubborn supply chain disruption and skilled workforce availability as the greatest challenge to business operations.”
Key findings of the assessment:
Responses show a large increase in hiring demand for 2022 over last year across all sectors.
Sixty percent of responses overall report managerial and operational costs attributable to COVID have increased, an 11 percent jump from 2020 responses.
Respondents foresee growth in alternative energy construction markets, while commercial office and retail construction may see tougher times
Material availability, cost and particularly lead times rank highest among factors expected to negatively impact business in the coming year
Many of the same workforce challenges identified in previous survey assessments persist, including workforce availability and skill training gaps.
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overcome.
Noting 2021 has been another banner year for wind and solar construction, the International Energy Agency (IEA) is forecasting a five-year sector boom even in the face of supply chain issues, materials costs and COVID-19 restrictions.
According to MIT Technology Review, renewables will make up 95 percent of overall capacity growth in the power sector over the next five years.
Demand for energy is growing in general, so fossil fuels cannot be counted out of the mix.
“It still remains to be seen how quickly carbon-free sources will become the dominant source of electricity globally and begin rapidly supplanting coal, natural gas and other polluting sources,” according to MIT.
The decline in electricity generation from coal has opened up opportunities for other power sources. BloombergNEF reports that solar, hydro and wind generation accounted for all the growth in power generation last year. This while coal, natural gas and nuclear output declined.
Citing improved economics, increased national emissions reduction commitments and domestic policy, the IEA revised its renewables estimates for 2026 upward more than 40 percent higher than 2020 numbers.
“China, Europe, the U.S. and India will account for nearly 80 percent of the added renewable capacity,” reported the IEA.
To meet the global 2050 goal of a net-zero energy sector build, average annual renewables additions will need to double over the IEA’s five-year expectations. More aggressive climate policies and goals; cheaper carbon-free sources; and fast-happening technologies to balance out fluctuating renewables on the grid will all be necessary, said MIT.
The industry must overcome several “policy uncertainties and implementation challenges,” noted the energy agency. Everything from permitting and financing to grid integration and social acceptance could create challenges.
“Current increases in commodity prices have put upward pressure on investment costs, while the availability of raw materials and rising electricity prices in some markets pose additional challenges,” said the IEA, adding it expects those challenges will not be impossible to overcome.
Feds Are Here to Help
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) includes major programs that bode well for construction contractors working in the energy sector, from support for electrification of the transportation system to building out the transmission grid and renewable power.
“The IIJA creates major new investments programs, touching nearly every aspect of the energy industry,” wrote Beveridge & Diamond environmental law firm.
Contractors should take notice, too.
“The IIJA’s energy and climate-related provisions are numerous, and the details for implementation will be important going forward,” wrote the law firm in detailing those provisions.
The bill appropriates $7.5 billion to support construction of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, hydrogen and natural gas fueling infrastructure and propane fueling infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty trucks.
The IIJA aims to address climate change
by improving infrastructure resiliency or mitigating the adverse effects of climate change. The act promotes construction of new electric transmission and easing regulatory barriers to transmission development, earmarking $65 billion for these purposes. Specific provisions include a $5 billion grant program to support hardening the grid against extreme weather, wildfires and similar hazards. Grants may be used for a variety of measures, such as undergrounding or relocating electric lines and constructing microgrids and electricity storage systems. The legislation clarifies that federal disaster assistance can be used to fund repairs to wildThe IIJA extends DOE incentives for improvements to hydro facilities that increase its efficiency by at least 3 percent. Incentives for improvements to existing hydroelectric facilities that support capital improvefire-damaged electric systems and that repairs may include ments also are included. undergrounding or adding fireresistant equipment, according to Beveridge & Diamond. It also authorizes the construction of transmission facilities to increase the transfer of renewable power between Canada and the United States under the Columbia River Treaty. The IIJA includes a grant program to support utilization of captured carbon in new products, loan guarantees and grants to expand pipelines that transport captured carbon to sites where it can be utilized, a new program aimed at supporting large-scale commercialization of carbon capture technologies, and amendments to the permitting process for carbon sequestration projects. The legislation expands federal support for the use of hydrogen as an energy source, said Beveridge & Diamond. It also includes federal support for developing at least fourThe United States has experienced another banner year in wind and solar construction and the International Energy Agency forecasts a five-year boom in wind and solar, despite supply-chain issues, materials costs and COVID-19 restrictions. clean hydrogen hubs that would promote new technology and commercialization of that technology. Hydroelectric power, chiefly the installation of new generation on existing dams or improving the safety and environmental performance of existing dams, is included in the legislation. The new bill revives a DOE program that encourages new small hydro generation on existing dams and conduits such as irrigation canals. It includes the addition of new generators to an existing dam or conduit or the addition of a small generator to a FERClicensed dams in areas that lacks grid access, has frequent outages or high electricity prices.
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