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By Chuck MacDonald CEG CORRESPONDENT

Residents of central Pennsylvania showed their enthusiasm for the Central Susquehanna Valley Transportation Project (CSVT) by showing up in June to celebrate the opening of the northern section of the project. More than 6,000 people came to the special one-time event. Some

people drove over 50 miles for the occasion. Many children and adults hopped on their bicycles or walked to try out the new pavement and river bridge.

Why such enthusiasm?

This project has been in the making for decades and makes sense for long-haul travelers and for locals. For truckers and people traveling through the state, the project adds up to huge

time savings and increased safety. For locals, the project will carry heavy-duty traffic onto the new highway, leaving the local roads freer for people to use for their daily lives —shopping, entertainment and school activities.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) used input from community meetings to help craft plans for see CSVT page 68

By Lucy Perry CEG CORRESPONDENT

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8 FORT MONMOUTH TO BE SITE OF MASSIVE $848M NETFLIX STUDIO

A former military base will be home to one of the largest film production studios in the world as Netflix has agreed to buy almost 300 acres of land not far from the Jersey Shore and invest $848 million to build the massive facility.

12 FOLEY’S SUSAN CONNOLLY RETIRES AFTER 48 YEARS WITH COMPANY

Susan Connolly, who for the past 20 years has served as Foley Inc.’s chief operating officer, announced her retirement from the Piscataway, N.J.-based Caterpillar dealer, effective Dec. 31, 2022.

16 REGIONAL CHAMPS EMERGE FROM GLOBAL OPERATOR CHALLENGE

Only two of 35 dealer event winners from across North America emerged victorious and earned the right to advance to the final round of the Cat Global Operator Challenge (GOC) held in Las Vegas.

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MESSICK’S LIGHT SHOW RAISES MORE THAN $64,000 IN DONATIONS

Messick’s Christmas Light Show in Mount Joy, Pa., raised a total of $64,700 from 5,924 cars that attended the event.For 2022, the show was open to the public as a drive-in show that ran nearly every evening from Dec. 3 through Dec. 28.

30 ARTBA: LATEST WATER REG PROPOSAL COULD UNDERMINE PROGRESS

The EPA’s Dec. 30 rule expanding Clean Water Act jurisdiction over roadside ditches will slow delivery of transportation projects and threatens to nullify the benefits of the 2021 federal infrastructure law, according to ARTBA.

30 N.Y.’S MONROE TRACTOR ACQUIRES THREE LAMB AND WEBSTER LOCATIONS

Monroe Tractor, a distributor of agriculture and construction equipment in New York State, has acquired three Lamb and Webster locations — Springville, N.Y., North Java, N.Y., and Grove City, Pa.

32 SKANSKA, ECCO III HPA JV CELEBRATE PROJECT COMPLETION

Skanska and its joint venture partner, ECCO III Enterprises Inc., have completed phase one of the NYSDOT’s $460 million Hunts Point Interstate Access Improvement program at Hunts Point Peninsula in the South Bronx.

34 N.Y. TREE FIRM ENTERS EXCAVATING BIZ IN INTERESTING WAY

Wade Tree Care Inc. in Mount Kisco, N.Y., serves Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties, and focuses primarily on residential tree service, as well as some municipal work and some landscaping and drainage.

36 CANAL OVERLOOK SUBDIVISION TO FEATURE 108 LARGE HOMES

A proposal has been put forth to build a subdivision of large homes along the C&D Canal in Delaware, between the communities of St. Georges and Delaware City, with a path to

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Fort Monmouth to Be Site of Massive $848M Netflix Studio

Aformer military base will be home to one of the largest film production studios in the world as entertainment giant Netflix has agreed to buy almost 300 acres of land not far from the Jersey Shore and invest $848 million to build the massive facility.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and Netflix announced in late December that Netflix will develop an East Coast production facility on the former U.S. Army post at Fort Monmouth, south of New York City, in Monmouth County, N.J. Media Play News, an online home entertainment news service, reported Dec. 22 that the move will transform a property that has been mostly vacant for more than a decade.

In addition, the project will likely create more than 1,500 permanent production jobs and 3,500-plus construction-related jobs in New Jersey, according to a press release from Netflix.

The streaming service’s millions of dollars in capital investments will develop the more than 292-acre parcel — adjacent to New Jersey Highway 35 in Eatontown and Oceanport — into 12 ultramodern soundstages totaling nearly 500,000 sq. ft. of new development, with the rest of the property slated to be redeveloped both for companies supporting the film industry and several community amenities.

“This transformative investment will serve as a cornerstone in our efforts to create a thriving industry from whole cloth,” Murphy said in a statement. “As a result of nearly a billion dollars in film production spending, New Jersey will further solidify its status as an emerging national leader in the television and film industries.

“Additionally, Netflix’s substantial direct investment will stimulate job creation and spark an entirely new ecosystem of housing, hotels, and ancillary businesses and services, bringing with it countless additional jobs and boosting the regional economy,” he added.

Netflix’s decision follows Lionsgate Studio’s investment as the majority tenant in a branded film and TV production facility in thestate,totaling253,000sq.ft.,andcurrently under construction in Newark.

New Jersey, like Georgia and California, has increased tax incentives to Hollywood movie and TV show production since 2018 under a push by Murphy. Netflix’s original zombie movie “Army of the Dead” was largely filmed in the Garden State.

Netflix’s largest U.S.-based production

facility is based in Albuquerque, N.M., where the hitTVshows “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul,” were made.

Netflix Bested Three Other Applicants for Property

The announcement follows an agreement between the Board of the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA) and Netflix to sell the military installation to the studio for its redevelopment. FMERA’s decision to do so was made at its Dec. 21 board meeting, according to Media Play News.

Netflix was one of four applicants that submitted proposals in response to a Request for Offers to Purchase (RFOTP) issued by FMERAlast March, with a deadline of June 6, 2022. Netflix received the top evaluation score, according to the studio’s news release.

The deal now enters a due diligence period and local approvals process before it can be finalized.

Netflix will pay $55 million for the parcel,

including a utility contribution of $5 million and the FMERA office relocation fee of $3 million, per the terms of the RFOTP.

“We’re thrilled to continue and expand our significant investment in New Jersey and North America,” Ted Sarandos, Netflix co-CEO, and chief content officer, said in a statement. “We believe a Netflix studio can boost the local and state economy with thousands of new jobs and billions in economic output, while sparking a vibrant production ecosystem in New Jersey.

“We thank the FMERA [Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization] Board and their staff for selecting Netflix as the winning bid and for supporting our mission to create a state-of-the-art production facility at Fort Monmouth.”

Twelve Soundstages Slated for Construction

Netflix’s plans for a sustainable, integrated film studio campus will be completed in two phases over the course of several years, according to the company’s press release.

The first phase will include the construction of 12 soundstages, each ranging in size from 15,000 to 40,000 sq. ft., with a minimum total buildout of between 180,000 and 480,000 sq. ft. Additional and ancillary upgrades to the former Army installation may include office space, production services buildings, mill space and studio backlots, among other uses customary to the film industry, with the potential for retail spaces as well.

“Netflix’s decision to make a major investmentinNewJerseyiscrystalclearevidence that Gov. Murphy’s commitment to

building a thriving film and television industry in New Jersey is working,” New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) CEO Tim Sullivan explained in a statement.

Noting that the American film industry was born in nearby Fort Lee, N.J. in the late 1800s, Sullivan added that “under Gov. Murphy’s leadership our state continues to be a place where production companies thrive. This project marks an extraordinary next chapter in the redevelopment of Fort Monmouth following the devastating closure of the base in 2011.”

Media Play New noted that the parcel that will be developed by Netflix has residential, administrative, research and development buildings, warehouses, workshops and generalpurpose facilities once used by theArmy in the Boroughs of Eatontown and Oceanport, within the Main Post section of Fort Monmouth.

New Use for Fort Monmouth Universally Hailed

First opened during World War I, Fort Monmouth served as a home for various U.S. Army functions over the decades, including the service’s Materiel Command headquarters. It was open to the public for tours until the 9/11 terrorist attacks, before the Pentagon recommended its decommissioning in 2005. The base finally closed Sept. 15, 2011.

“Our team is incredibly passionate about Fort Monmouth’s revitalization and is committed to surpassing the Fort’s prior role as a major economic driver in the region,” FMERA executive director Kara Kopach said in a statement.

Oceanport Mayor Jay Coffey, in a release from his office, added, “A little over a decade ago, Oceanport’s most important economic and social driver, Fort Monmouth, closed. When the Fort shut down, jobs disappeared, families moved away, and an empty, barren Fort Monmouth served as a constant reminder of what we had lost. From a redevelopment standpoint, however, what has transpired over the past six years or so in the Oceanport section of Fort Monmouth has been nothing short of remarkable.

“Netflix’s arrival allows for an incredibly advantageous and creative re-use of this property and will serve to restore a great deal of economic vitality and social energy to Oceanport and Monmouth County at large,” he continued. 

Rendering courtesy of Netflix

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and Netflix announced in late December that Netflix will develop an East Coast production facility on the former U.S. Army post at Fort Monmouth, south of New York City, in Monmouth County, N.J.

The project will likely create 3,500-plus construction-related jobs.

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Foley’sSusanConnollyRetiresAfter48YearsWithCompany

Susan Connolly, who for the past 20 years has served as Foley Inc.’s chief operating officer, announced her retirement from the Piscataway, N.J.-based Caterpillar dealer, effective Dec. 31, 2022.

“It is with a series of mixed emotions, but primarily a deep sense of gratitude, that I announce Susan Connolly has elected to retire,” said Jamie Foley, CEO of Foley Inc. “Susan [Connolly] has served our company, our customers and Caterpillar in a variety of roles during her career at Foley. Her list of her accomplishments is extraordinary.”

Having joined Foley in 1974, Connolly’s career has spanned the entire organization. Before being promoted to executive vice president and chief operating officer in 2000, she successfully managed several other areas of the company, such as credit, parts, financial services, general manager of Foley Lift Company, vice president of Foley Lift Company and Foley Power Systems.

“Foley was the only company I ever worked for,” said Connolly. “I started as a twoweek temporary Kelly girl and 48 years later am retiring as COO, having worked for three generations of the Foley family. To say I found a life there, is an understatement.”

She said working as a credit manager early in her career gave her a wonderful opportunity to learn about our customers and their business.

“They were a hard-working group, many of them self-made who were building and powering a better place to live,” she said. “I loved being part of that effort as Foley Inc. supported them with our product and service offerings.

“She led our company to new heights as a champion of our Corporate Values, which underscored how we expect people to com-

municate and collaborate with others on a daily basis,” said Foley. “She has been a driver of key initiatives from DBSi to Six Sigma to our PMP process to several iterations of Strategic Plans, which transformed not only how we operated the business, but also catapulted the company from an underperforming to a top-performing Caterpillar dealership.”

Foley added that without Connolly’s drive, vision and leadership, the company would not have had the opportunity to take on additional territory.

“When that opportunity presented itself in 2018, the company took the ball and ran with Sue leading the way,” he said. “By starting with a vision of “One Company,

One Culture, One Team” what the Foley team has been able to accomplish in less than five years exceeded the expectations of not only Caterpillar, but those of the entire Foley team.

“On a personal note, it is difficult to articulate how much respect I have for Susan, and the positive impact she has had on me, both personally and professionally,” he added. “In my opinion, Susan’s career achievements are unrivaled in the Caterpillar dealer community. I know I am not alone in feeling very fortunate to have had her as a mentor during my career. While her contributions will leave an indelible mark on Foley Incorporated, it is because of her role as a coach and a mentor that we are so well prepared to continue to achieve great things in the future.”

Connolly summed up her venerable career at Foley Inc. and shared her plans about the next phase of her life.

“After stumbling upon the Foley organi-

zation almost five decades ago, I have had an amazing and satisfying career working with people that I deeply respect and admire,” Connolly said. “Many people stay in this industry for a lifetime, and I am but one of them.

Whether customers, fellow Foley employees, Caterpillar representatives or vendors, they all shared a common love of the industry,” she added. “I will miss the daily interaction with so many people, talented people, but am looking forward to the next chapter in my life.

“To me, retirement means enjoying more of the other things I have also loved in life,” she concluded. “Together my wife, Donna, and I have nine children and six grandchildren and most of our family lives within 30minutes of our home. We are blessed and look forward to spending more time with all of them along with more travel, golf and the remodeling our kitchen. Heaven help us!”

SkanskaLands$480MContracttoBuildQueensBusDepot

Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, has been awarded a contract by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to carry out the $480 million construction of the new Jamaica Bus Depot, delivering a new LEED certified bus depot and accompanying administrative building.

The project will significantly improve transit within one of New York City’s major transportation hubs and aid in the transition to a 100 percent electric bus fleet.

“We are honored to have the opportunity to provide a modernized and more efficient bus depot to one of New

York City’s busiest transportation hubs,” said Michael Viggiano, executive vice president of Skanska USA Civil’s East Coast operations. “When complete, the new facility will enhance the experience of thousands of commuters each day, and better serve the current and future bus service demands in the borough of Queens.”

The project includes the phased demolition of the existing Jamaica Bus Depot to make way for the new facility and a temporary offsite bus parking lot will be created to accommodate buses from the current bus depot during construction. The one-story building will be comprised of

272 standard bus equivalent parking spaces, three bus washing lanes, two chassis washing stations, an interior bus washing station, 15 maintenance bays and rooftop bus parking.

Additionally, the project includes the creation of a threestory administrative building on the northwest end of the site that will connect to the new bus depot via an enclosed bridge passageway.

The project will commence in January 2023 and is expected to reach completion at the end of 2026.

For more information, visit www.skanska.com.

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Jamie Foley (R), CEO of Foley Inc., reads a 45th anniversary tribute letter in 2019 to Susan Connolly, while Ryan Foley, president of Foley Inc., looks on.

Foley Inc. photo Recently retired Foley Inc. COO Susan Connolly started her career with the Caterpillar dealership in 1974.

Regional Champs Emerge From Global Operator Challenge

Thirty-five dealer event winners from across North America gathered in Clayton, N.C., to prove their mastery of both equipment and efficiency-boosting technology. Only two emerged victorious and earned the right to advance to the final round of the Cat Global Operator Challenge (GOC) held in Las Vegas.

The GOC finals will take place during ConExpo-Con/AGG inside Caterpillar’s 70,000 sq. ft. outdoor exhibit, F9127 in the Festival Lot.

Besting the field on Oct. 18, John Schiedeck of Schiedeck Construction from Texas, representing dealer Holt Cat, finished the three GOC events in a quick overall time of 25:30 to be crowned North America’s Eastern Region semifinal champion.

“When I was in the seat, I had to calm myself. Six minutes in the backhoe seemed like 30,” said Schiedeck. “I’m humbled and blessed to be able to win this in front of my family.”

Later that week on Oct. 20, Matt Ferris of Kinkaid Civil Construction from Arizona, representing dealer Empire Cat, completed the same three Challenge events in a short overall time of 32:15, emerging as the Western Region semifinal champion for North America.

“Well, I think every little boy always dreamed of digging trenches and digging holes. So, I grew up doing that,” said Ferris. “I feel very proud and exited and happy to move on to the next competition and see how we do there.”

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HeldonCaterpillargroundsattheEdward J. Rapp Customer & Training Center in Clayton, GOC officials divided the 35 best operators from the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada into eastern and western regions for the semifinal competitions. All competitors completed the same three Challenge events using Cat equipment and technology.

“Our Challenge team went to great lengths to ensure a level playing field for all participants, so no one had an advantage,” said Matt Smith, global marketing manager of Caterpillar.

“They even tarped the large excavator challenge area so the rain we had the night before the eastern semifinals didn’t affect any section of that Challenge event.”

Trench Run saw all operators use a Cat 315 excavator with Cat Grade with 2D technology to dig a 20-ft. trench. Depth transi-

tioned from 2-ft.- to 1-ft.deep midway through the trench, and there were marked areas with pipes the operators had to avoid or face stiff time penalties.

“Iliketheexcavator,”said Ryan Totton of Gulf Operators in New Brunswick, Canada, representing Toromont Cat. “You can do almost anything with it.”

The Locked & Loaded challenge had operators maneuvering a Cat 950 wheel loader through an obstacle course where any slight deviation from the path resulted in the machine knocking balls off cones for costly

time penalties. Participants first had to load a targeted 7.5 to 8 tons of material in the bin, requiring two trips through the course.

“The final load had to be tipped off to meet target, and the 950 was equipped with Cat Advanced Payload with Tip-OffAssist technology to aid in hitting the target,” said Jason Hurdis, Global Operator Challenge lead for Caterpillar.

The operator then exchanged the bucket attachment used for loading material for a forklift attachment to pick up a sports utility vehicle. The load was then maneuvered through different

cones and loaded onto a trailer before being picked up again and returned to its original position, and the operator again switched attachments to complete the challenge.

Featuring the Cat 420 XE backhoe loader, the Backhoe Bonanza station tested operators’ machine mastery with multiple challenges. They first picked up an I-beam with the loader bucket, place it on a rack and then return it before maneuvering across a trench where they could not touch bungy cords without facing a penalty. Operators also maneuvered through cones with tennis balls, placed a square beam in a cylinder with the backhoe bucket and finally scooped up balls from pylons and deposited them inside an oil drum.

“When we set up the course and went through it with our own operators, we knew itwasgoingtobetough,soweraisethetime limit from 15 to 20 minutes due to the difficulty,” said Dustin Adams, marketing manager of small dozers and mini hydraulic excavators for Caterpillar.

“Most completed the course in under 10 minutes and some under seven. That’s a testament to the quality of the competition.”

Other Winners

The regional GOC semifinals are a culmination of months of competitions held worldwide at the dealer level.

The Cat Global Operator Challenge (GOC) finals will take place during ConExpo-Con/AGG inside Caterpillar’s 70,000-sq.-ft. outdoor exhibit, F9127 in the Festival Lot.

The Locked & Loaded challenge had operators maneuvering a Cat 950 wheel loader through an obstacle course where any slight deviation from the path resulted in the machine knocking balls off cones for costly time penalties.

North America’s Western Regional semifinal champion, Matt Ferris.

North America’s Eastern Regional semifinal champion, John Schiedeck.

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Messick’s 2022 Christmas Light Show Raises More Than $64,000 in Donations

Mount Joy, Pa., raised a total of $64,700 from 5,924 cars that attended the event.

Messick’s Christmas Light Show in Mount Joy, Pa., raised a total of $64,700 from 5,924 cars that attended the event.

For2022,theshowwasopentothe public as a drive-in show that ran nearly every evening from Dec. 3 through Dec. 28 with the help of volunteers who run the show and collect donations for local charities. This year was the first show at the new location in Mount Joy and included

the option for guests to park and watch the show from bleachers in addition to the traditional drive-in viewing option.

This marks the tenth year for Messick’sChristmasLightShowand more than $430,000 in total donations collected since it first started in 2012. 100 percent of the donations collected go to Mennonite Disaster Service, ECHOS (Elizabethtown Community Housing and Outreach

Services), Paxton Ministries, Penn State Children’s Hospital and the Water Street Rescue Mission.

Messick’s would like to thank everyone who attended, donated and the volunteers that help make the event possible each year.

Videos of Messick’s 2022 Christmas Light Show are online on Messick’sYouTube channel.

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

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ARTBA: Latest Water Reg Proposal Could Undermine Infrastructure Law Progress

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Dec. 30 rule expanding Clean Water Act (CWA) jurisdiction over roadside ditches will slow delivery of transportation projects and threatens to nullify the benefits of the 2021 federal infrastructure law, according to the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA).

The association said it would mount a legal challenge in federal court to stop the latest proposal.

At issue is how EPAdefines bodies of water qualifying as “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS), which are therefore subject to federal authority.

How roadside ditches are treated by the EPA has long been a concern for the transportation construction industry. ARTBA has previously urged EPA not to consider ditches as protected waterways under WOTUS,

noting that they act as an important conduit for draining water from roads under construction — an essential safety feature.

In 2020, EPA removed roadside ditches from CWA jurisdiction. The Dec. 30 rule, however, reinstates regulatory requirements on ditches that make determining jurisdiction more confusing and time consuming, according toARTBA.

“Federal environmental reviews can take as long as seven years to complete for new transportation projects. While the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) sets a two-year review timeline, EPA’s rule puts this goal out of reach for many projects by adding more permitting requirements with no resulting tangible environmental benefits, and in the process increasing the time it takes to deliver transportation

improvements,” said ARTBA Vice President of Legal & Regulatory Issues, Nick Goldstein.

Thisrulemarksthethirdtimeinthe past seven years EPAhas attempted to define WOTUS and comes as the U.S. Supreme Court considers CWA’s limits in the case of Sackett v. EPA. ARTBA has been challenging the issue of CWA jurisdiction over roadside ditches in federal court throughout that time.

InApril 2022,ARTBA’s latest amicus brief in the Sackett case argued against further expansion of CWA jurisdiction. A decision in that case is expected to be handed down in early 2023. If the Supreme Court invalidatestherule,itwillhavetoberewritten, thereby exacerbating regulatory uncertainty and delay.

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

N.Y.’s Monroe Tractor AcquiresThreeLamb andWebsterLocations

Monroe Tractor, a distributor of agriculture and construction equipment in New York State, has acquired three Lamb and Webster locations — Springville, N.Y., North Java, N.Y., and Grove City, Pa.

This acquisition will enhance Monroe’s ability to continue to serve the agricultural industry with the same dedication and customer support Lamb and Webster customers have been accustomed to.

The purchase of the Lamb and Webster locations further increases Monroe Tractor’s offering in the agricultural equipment market.

“The combination of the two companies’ synergies, Lamb and Webster’s expertise in the area for 62 years, and Monroe’s vast history as a Case IH dealer, will provide customers with an even greater level of service and support,” said Chris Felosky, president of Monroe Tractor.

“The acquisition is also expected to result in greater efficiencies and significantly increase market share,” added Janet Felosky, CEO, Monroe Tractor.

Lamb and Webster’s locations will now operate as Monroe Tractor and continue to provide Case IH agricultural equipment, as well as many other brands, parts, service and the support customers need. Monroe Tractor is dedicated to keeping the customer’s equipment up and running, regardless of brand, the company said.

For more information, visit www.monroetractor.com.

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Skanska, ECCO III HPAJV Celebrate Project Completion

Skanska,aleadingglobalconstruction and development firm, and its joint venture partner, ECCO III Enterprises Inc., have completed phase one of the New York State Department of Transportation’s (NYSDOT)$460millionHuntsPoint Interstate Access Improvement program at Hunts Point Peninsula in the South Bronx.

“We are thrilled to celebrate the firstphaseoftheimprovementproject that will significantly improve the day-to-day lives of the local community and thousands of commuters that travel to, from and through Hunts Pointandthesurroundingregioneach day,” said Michael Viggiano, executive vice president of Skanska’s East Coast civil operations.

“It’s an honor to have had the opportunitytomaketheselong-awaited improvements to an essential New York access point and provide a safer and more efficient interchange.”

This multi-faceted project, inclusive of extensive coordination with Amtrak, The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), CSX Railway and The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation

alongside The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) included the construction of a new interchange and pedestrian facilities to improve access to the Hunts Point peninsula in the South Bronx region.

Key project elements included the replacement of four bridges that connect Bruckner Expressway and Bruckner Boulevard over Amtrak and CSX rail lines. In addition to the construction of three new ramps, deck replacement and widening of

exit ramps, removal of existing pier bents, construction of a new multisteel plate girder bridge, roadway reconstruction, construction of a new pedestrian bridge over Amtrak/CSX. and a shared use path under the Bruckner Expressway. A new community park also was established. This project, which was delivered on time and under budget, will significantly upgrade and improve access and safety for the traveling public, while simultaneously addressing and improving the structural and operational deficits throughout the area. The new interchange will benefit the local community by alleviating congestion and creating improved mobility as well as improving truck access from Sheridan Boulevard and Bruckner Expressway/Boulevard to the Hunts Point Food Distribution Center, thereby removing trucks from local streets.

JMT of New York Inc. (JMT) served as theprojectdesignerwithprojectengineering team consisting of VHB Engineering, COWI, SJH Engineering, Malick & Scherer and Mueser Rutledge Consulting Engineers.

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N.Y. Tree Firm Enters Excavating Biz in Interesting Way

that I’ve had to put into them.They hold up even when we are using them regularly with a hammer.

Founded in 1988, Wade Tree Care Inc. in Mount Kisco, N.Y., serves Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties. As well as Connecticut, and focuses primarily on residential tree service, as well as some municipal work and some landscaping and drainage.

Prior to 1988, company founder Edward M. Wade learned the tree business working for other tree care professionals.

“On day one it was just me, one guy, a truck, a very old chipper and a stump grinder,” Wade said.

From those humble beginnings, the company has grown to offer tree care pruning for aesthetics, safety and the health of trees; tree spraying for insect and disease control; and tree fertilization.

A few years ago, the company made an interesting diversification astheresultofsomeworkthatthey were doing with a local plumber.

“All of the local contractors, when laying pipe for sewage or drainage or any other issue, would dig right through the root system of the tree,” Wade said. “The tree would end up dying and falling over because it’s been compromised. So, we have come into play tunnelling under the roots.

“We do a lot of air spading where we go right under the trees,” he added. “We use a handheld air spade; it’s the same tool we would use for vertical mulching. The same type of equipment comes up when we need to get sewer lines installed out to houses and the homeowners did not want to cut the trees down or dig through the root systems, which is what everyone else told them would have to be done. The plumber contacted us and we went right underneath the trees’ root systems, and that’s how we ended up in the excavating business.

“Most of our excavating is on a relatively small basis, digging a

smallfoundation,afrontstoop,ripping a driveway out, things like that.Forthattypeofwork,wehave a Kubota KXO57 compact excavator and a Kubota KOO8 miniexcavator that we purchased from Westchester Tractor.”

Wade is another Westchester Tractor customer who has a long history of purchasing his equipment with Frank Labarbera, who just recently retired from WestchesterTractor.Wadeenjoyed the straightforward honesty and integrity of working with Labarbera and is now looking forward with working with his new sales representative, Dennis Gallagher Sr., who adds to the mix many years of experience in operating and servicing the equipment at Westchester Tractor.

To process the wood from their varioustreeprojectsovertheyears, Wade has exclusively purchased Bandit chippers from Westchester Tractor.

“Actually, when I bought my first Bandit, I did have [another chipper] that I wanted to trade, and I had figured out what I believed the trade number should be,” he said. “When I called Frank and told him what I thought that number was we were immediately on the same page. It seemed to work that way every time we made a deal. Over the years, I have stuck with the Bandit chippers, and they have worked very well for us.”

Today, Wade Tree Care has grown significantly — it has 14 employees, which is down a little bit from before COVID, Wade said.

The company also owns a variety of tree sprayers, a pair of Bandit chippers, a couple of stump grinders,an80-ft.Altecelevatoron a Freightliner chassis, two Ford chip trucks, two Altec spray rigs, two FMC spray rigs and a CMC 72-ft. track lift.

Over the past several years,

another aspect of Wade’s business that has grown significantly is insect control, specifically, ticks. The tick population has exploded, and with the spread of Lyme disease there is great concern over controlling the tick population. They spray most customers’ property on a monthly basis, using primarily organic cedar oils and at times, some synthetics are used.

Wade’s loyalty to Westchester Tractor and the equipment it sells carries all the way down to the chainsaws that he uses.

“I met Frank when he was a Husqvarna rep and that’s when I started buying Husqvarna chainsaws,” Wade said. “When he went to work for Westchester Tractor, they were selling Husqvarna chainsaws, thank goodness.

“Frank also puts the effort into finding the equipment for me,” he added. “At one point, we needed a particular Bandit stump grinder and he and I ended up going all the way to Binghamton, N.Y., to get it.

Frank is the most honest person

I’ve met. I have dealt with a lot of people over the years, and he has earned my loyalty through his honesty.”

When it came time to buying excavating equipment from Westchester Tractor, Wade chose Kubota. When asked why, Frank Labarbera answered the question for him: “He like the reports on the product. He knew the product was going to work — the Kubota machines are easy to operate, and they are easy to get parts for. Kubota Credit Corporation have always had the lowest financing rates available anywhere.

“The other great thing about the Kubota is that it comes with all the options already on it,” Wade added. “It came already plumbed for a hammer; it came with a thumb; and the numbers were right. What more can you ask for?

“Since I have owned Kubotas, they have been virtually troublefree machines. I have changed the tracks and I have serviced them and that’s the extent of the money

“The Bandit chippers that we’ve purchased have operated troublefree and nothing has a more punishing life than a woodchipper. We do go through clutches, that’s perfectly normal. When we need parts, we call Westchester Tractor, andtheyalwayshaveeverythingin stock that we need. The one time that we did have an issue with a machine where I felt like we were chasing a ghost and just couldn’t figure it out, I brought it up to Westchester Tractor and they fixed it while I was waiting, right there on the spot.”

When asked what the turning point was in the growth of his business Wade answered, “I landed a job doing some landscaping that turnedouttobefarmorethanlandscaping. I actually ended up building a couple of houses on the property. I had 18 guys working on this one property for eight years.

“I ended up buying a fleet of earthmoving equipment just for this job. It was a 50-acre estate. In addition to the houses, we built a 150 by 50 equipment barn. We built three ponds. We even got into setting outdoor artwork with cranes. We built a nine-pool waterfall down the side of a mountain.

“We actually assisted in reerecting a 60-foot-tall stainlesssteel tree. The artist built 16 different varieties of trees into this single 60-foot-tall tree. We built a 12-foot by 12-foot by 10-foot-deep footing for the tree itself. It was an unbelievable project. Most people don’t realize that projects like the one that I just described are really not unusual.”

COVID has certainly made one significant change in my business, he said.

“Until COVID, I had never met most of my customers. We got hired over the phone, did the work during the week, never met the customer. When everybody started working at home we finally got to meet and know our customers. They’d come out to the lawn while we were working and say that it’s nice to meet the people who have been caring for our properties.”

For more information, visit www.wadetreecare.com and www.wtractor.com/

CEG photo (L-R) are Dennis Gallagher, sales representative of Westchester Tractor; Edward Wade, president of Wade Tree Care Inc.; and Frank Labarbera, retired of Westchester Tractor.

“On day one it was just me, one guy, a truck, a very old chipper and a stump grinder.”

Edward M. Wade Wade Tree Care Inc.

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Mets’Owner Wants Casino, Other Development at Citi Field

In his quest for a Citi Field casino and associated development, New York Mets owner Steve Cohen will hold a “visioning session” Jan. 7 at the Queens ballpark to pitch a plan and receive feedback from residents.

Cohen has long seen additional development as inevitable for the home of Major League Baseball’s Mets, and a new Citi Field casino is part of that vision, something Ballpark Digest first reported last summer.

Cohen did not publicly discuss Citi Field development when bidding to purchase the Mets in 2020; at the time it was the Alex Rodriguez/Jennifer Lopez investor group that raised the prospect of some sort of development to unlock hidden value with the team and the stadium.

Since buying the team, though, Cohen has put money into lobbying city and state officials to land one of the expected three casino licenses in New York City. Even by Big Apple standards, development in the Citi Field parking lot and Willets Point will be complicated, due to its designation as parkland — a status invoked in other efforts to develop in the area, as the original Shea Stadium site was carved out of Flushing

Meadow-Corona Park land in the 1960s.

So, with the state Gaming Commission expected to issue New York City licenses this year, Cohen wants to be in line to take advantage of the situation, Ballpark Digest reported Dec. 19.

Some development in the Citi Field area has already gotten under way, as New York Mayor Eric Adams announced a new privately financed NYCFC Major League Soccer (MLS) stadium and affordable housing project near the soccer facility.

Besides that sports stadium, the Willets Point development plan calls for 2,500 new affordable homes — the largest affordable, new construction housing project in New York City in 40 years — to be constructed on an accelerated timeline.

Turning 50 Acres of Asphalt Into Fan Destination

In a news release announcing the Jan. 7 listening session, Cohen hailed the Citi Field development as a way to bring new life to 50 acres of asphalt that are unused most of the year.

“For months, we have been listening to the local community who keeps telling us

there is more they want from the area,” he said. “Everyone agrees that the status quo isn’t acceptable. We are committed to putting forward a vision for the area that will create a shared space that people not only want to come to and enjoy, but can be proud of.”

Cohen added, “Entertainment is the economic engine that will make this area a destination every single day of the year, regardless of the weather or if it’s baseball season.”

In the release, he explained that creating new developments, such as public parks, and an entertainment destination featuring live music, restaurants, and bars near Citi Field will bring in thousands of construction jobs paying good wages for several years.

“We are committed to hiring local, supporting minority and women owned businesses, and providing on-going workforce training programs,” Cohen noted.

MetsÊ New VP to Focus On Mass Transit to Ballpark

Perhaps not coincidentally, the Mets’ owner also announced Dec. 19 that the club hired Lawrence J. “LJ” Nassivera as its vice

president of transportation strategies, a role that will allow him to oversee the development of transportation solutions designed to improve mobility, efficiency and safety at Citi Field, focusing on increasing mass transit usage.

With the Mets looking to scale back parking at Citi Field to develop more of the stadium’s surrounding property, Nassivera’s skills will likely be useful.

He joins the team from Arup, a leading global planning and engineering firm, where he delivered and led multi-disciplinary planning & engineering projects with partner agencies, including the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT), the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and the New York City Council.

“LJ’s connection to New York extends well beyond his knowledge of the city’s transportation systems,” Mets President Sandy Alderson said shortly before Christmas. “He also understands the Mets and our fans. LJ and his team will work to make a trip to Citi Field much more seamless.” 

Canal Overlook Subdivision to Feature 108 Large Homes

A proposal has been put forth to build a subdivision of large homes along the Chesapeake & Delaware (C&D) Canal in Delaware, between the communities of St. Georges and Delaware City, with a path to the nearby Michael Castle Trail for biking and hiking.

Diamond Materials LLC, a Newport construction company, will build Canal Overlook to include 108 single-family homes on just over 83 acres on the south side of Cox Neck Road. The site is north of the canal near Southern Elementary School and Gunning Bedford Middle School in the Colonial School District.

Trevor Furr, a senior designer and project manager with Newark, Del.-based McBride & Ziegler, the engineering firm for the project, told the Delaware News Journal that although the Canal Overlook subdivision is in a rural setting, it is still only minutes from U.S. Highway 13 and Del. Route 1.

“Located approximately halfway between Christiana and Middletown, both are easily accessible for business, recreation and shopping,” he added.

Much of the land along the C&D Canal is undeveloped federal property controlled by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, but the Canal Overlook land is not part of those fed-

eral holdings, the News Journal reported Jan. 3.

Stretching from Cox Neck Road to the CastleTrail along the canal, the property was formerly a borrow pit business where dirt was excavated for use elsewhere. Now, it is a mix of grass, weeds, brush and woods, along with about 2.7 acres of wetlands.

The Wilmington news source noted that the subdivision property is zoned suburban, while the surrounding land is zoned as a suburban reserve.

The developer’s plan includes building a path for bicyclists and pedestrians along Cox Neck Road with connections through Canal Overlook to the CastleTrail.The subdivision is just east of the Biddle Point parking area along the trail.

Everyone Seems to Like Project

No one opposed the major land development plan at the New Castle County Planning Board’s public hearing in November, according to the News Journal. Members of the board made suggestions about the landscaping including a request for trees on part of the open space where grasslands are planned.

The property’s owners have set aside 46.13 acres of open space, approximately 55.5 percent, more than the county’s requirement of 50 percent.

Gary Burcham, owner of Burcham & Associates, a landscape architectural firm in the county, told the Wilmington news outlet that trees and shrubs will be planted around the perimeter of the property as a buffer. He added the plan includes 38 trees along Cox Neck Road, 285 more along streets in the development, 238 in the open space, and one tree on each of the 108 building lots.

Of the total number of homesites in Canal Overlook, 64 will have a minimum size of 12,000 sq. ft, 27 will encompass at least 10,000 sq. ft., and 17 will be designed with an 8,000-sq.-ft. minimum.

In addition, two entrances are to be constructed on Cox Neck Road; a traffic impact

study calls for a right-turn lane at each entry point. A pedestrian crosswalk and bus stop also are in the works on Cox Neck Road, the News Journal learned.

The New Castle County planning board will make a recommendation on the major land development plan and then the council could vote on the project later this month. If approved, the next steps include the site and engineering plans, and working with the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) on the road designs.

If those proposals get the green light, construction is likely to start either this fall or spring 2024.

New Castle County Councilman Bill Bell represents the 12th District where the subdivision is proposed. He told the Wilmington news source that he has not received any negative comments from his constituents about the Canal Overlook project.

“I spoke with a few people from the area, and they were complimentary because of the open space and the willingness to connect with the Mike Castle Trail,” he said. “The applicant is going to provide more than 50 percent open space, which is good, and [have] walking and biking access to the trail. I see both of those as real positives for the community.” 

The property’s owners have set aside 46.13 acres of open space.

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Hamm’s New Compactor Line Replaces H Series

Hamm’s new small compactors line — the HC CompactLine series (EPA Tier IV/EU Stage V engines) — replaces the predecessor H CompactLine series with immediate effect.

The new compacts offer impressive gradeability, improved driving characteristics and a comfortable, spacious cab, according to the manufacturer. The 11,023 and 15,432 lb. machines are extremely easy to operate and offer ergonomically optimized workstations. This also makes them ideal for machine rental.

Powerful Drive

With the HC 50i (11,023 lbs., drum width 53.9 in.) and HC 70i (15,432 lbs, drum width 66.1 in.), the HC CompactLine series comfortably meets the requirements for compact earthwork rollers. Permanent all-wheel drive with anti-slip control and drive motors instead of a rear axle form the basis for exceptionally good gradeability and high ground clearance. The developers also have further improved and stabilized the handling with various adjustments to the chassis.

Short Climbers

Both compactors are extremely short. In particular, the HC 70i is the world’s shortest compactor in this weight class, at 14.4 ft. Combined with the three-point articulation and the extremely short wheelbase, this results in very good driving and handling characteristics, ideal for compaction on narrow construction sites.

Easy Operation

No specific language skills are required to operate the HC CompactLine. The logical arrangement, careful design and clear symbols on the operating elements make manual operations straightforward. The back-lit display ensures unambiguous operation, even in the dark. The arrangement of the steering wheel allows a clear view of and easy access to the dashboard.

Good Visibility, Safety, Comfort

In terms of visibility, the small compactors offer very wide fields of vision in the open version or large window areas in the cab. A camera system with a monitor also can be added. High-quality LED work lighting is included as standard in the cab.

All models in the HC CompactLine series offer convenient access to the ROPS/FOPS cab or to the open platform with ROPS, which is available with or without a protective roof and with the option of adding FOPS.

The space offered by the completely redesigned cab with specially curved windows is unique in this market. In terms of ergonomics, the operator also benefits from the versatile

adjustable seat system and a seat that can be moved to the side, wide-opening windows and draft-free ventilation.

There also are plenty of storage areas, an optional USB connection and comfort options such as a tiltable steering column and an air-conditioning system.

CO Mode Reduces Fuel Consumption

On the small compactors, a modern engine powers the drives and power units. The compactors can operate with either diesel or HVO fuel. The sustainable machine concept includes environmentally friendly and economical operation in ECO mode. This achieves savings by limiting the engine speed.

The parameters have been selected so that most jobs can be done in ECO mode, without sacrificing compaction power. In addition, the optional automatic engine stop reduces diesel consumption. It automatically switches off the engine under certain conditions, e.g. during prolonged downtime.At the same time, the automatic mechanism takes into account the requirements of the exhaust gas purification with diesel particulate filter (DPF).

Variety of Drums

Hamm offers compactors with smooth drums and padfoot drums with vibration. Two-piece padfoot shells can be retrofitted for the smooth drum. Accordingly, Hamm also has a specially designed combination scraper in its range.

The HC 70i also is available with a VIO smooth drum that can compact either with vibration or oscillation. All models of the HC CompactLine also can have a leveling blade added.

Options for Compaction Measurement

Hamm offers the HCM compaction meter for all models of the HC CompactLine, including rollers with VIO drums. The displayed Hamm measurement value provides a gage for the compaction progress.

Hamm has developed the “Smart Doc” app for applica-

The HC CompactLine series (EPA Tier IV/EU Stage V engines) replaces the predecessor H CompactLine series.

tions that require continuous compaction control or continuous or layer-by-layer documentation. It is supplied with process data from the machine via a Bluetooth interface. The app displays the compaction status in the form of graphics on a smartphone or tablet. This enables the driver to identify where and to what degree the substrate has been compacted as they work.

Points of Interest, Including for Rental Companies

Due to their simple operation, multiple adjustments and numerous options, HC CompactLine rollers are ideal for rental. For example, the rear view mirrors can be easily adjusted and cleaned from the cab via split windows.

The new HC CompactLine of small compactors from Hamm are never higher than 118 in. — with the ROPS cab and with ROPS plus a protective roof. All maintenance points are easily accessible.

Other options useful for rental companies include connection to the JD Link telematics system, the telematics interface for automated transfer of machine data, and the electronic battery isolation switch that protects against battery discharge and theft.

For more information, visit wirtgen-group.com/en-us.

WirtgenUnveilsAutoTracforColdRecyclers,SoilStabilizers

In view of growing demands for environmentally compatible processes, the need for responsible handling of valuable resources is also increasing in the areas of soil stabilization and cold recycling.

Cost-effective realization of these processes is only possible when they are efficiently executed. With the launch of the AutoTrac system for the WR series, Wirtgen now offers a technology that focuses precisely on this.

Pioneering Technology for Soil Stabilization, Cold Recycling

Soil stabilizers are used, for example, for resource-efficient preparation of road beds in the course of infrastructure projects. A sub-base with insufficient load bearing capacity is transformed into resilient ground that can withstand heavier loads.

This process takes the existing soil material and simply adds and mixes in binding agents such as cement and/or lime.

In the case of cold recycling with WR series machines, damaged asphalt layers are milled and resized in a single operation, re-bound by the addition of binding agents and water and then repaved. New base layers produced in-place by this process are characterized by their extremely high load bearing capacity.

Automatic Steering System for Optimal Overlaps

By enabling precise, automatic steering, theAutoTrac system helps Wirtgen wheeled recyclers to achieve greater

process efficiency and, as a result of this, a high degree of environmental compatibility. It steers the machine accurately within tolerances of a few centimeters on the basis of a previously calculated reference strip and a specified overlap of adjacent strips, which enables consistent utilization of the machine’s ideal working width.

AutoTrac relies, among other things, on various global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) for precise determination of the machine’s position and direction of travel. The system is operated from an additional control panel that also enables the operator to view information about the position of the machine and previously completed strips.

Leverage Savings Potentials, Increase Process Quality

If one considers the sum of the large, avoidable overlaps with neighboring strips that can occur in manual operations, and the corresponding wastage of resources, the potential savings the system can bring soon become clear, according to the company.

Adhering to the pre-set overlaps reduces the consumption of binding agents, consumables, and fuel, makes the carbon footprint smaller and shortens the project completion time. The consequence of this is increased process efficiency and, at the same time, cost-effectiveness and environmental compatibility.

Manual steering of the machine always requires considerable effort when it comes to avoiding unprocessed gaps in the ground being worked. Here too, the automatic steering system assists the operator and reduces the workload.

Maintaining the desired overlap avoids unwanted gaps in the final results. The operator or driver can concentrate entirely on the mixing process and keeping an eye on what’s going on around the machine.

For more information, visit www.wirtgen-group.com. 

The AutoTrac automatic steering system makes Wirtgen cold recyclers and soil stabilizers even more efficient.

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Dow is the newest supporter of The Road Forward, an initiative of the National Asphalt Pavement Association(NAPA)thathastheaimof achieving net zero carbon emissions for the asphalt pavement industry. Dow’s commitment to The Road Forwardfurtherdemonstratesthecompany’s 125-year history of innovation. Dow’s asphalt modifiers, such as the ELVALOY Reactive Elastomeric Terpolymer (RET) family of elastomers, help engineers, specifiers, and laydown contractors achieve safer, more sustainable roadways by allowing the use of increased levels of recycled content without impacting road-

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In supporting The Road Forward, Dow is providing industry leadership on climate action.The company’s support will help fund NAPA’s ongoing research and education to aid the entire U.S. asphalt industry in producing net zero carbon emission asphalt production and construction by 2050.

Dow’s sustainability targets include a significant reduction of carbon emissionsandeffortstotransformthewaste and close the loop for plastics. These targets align with Dow’s purpose to deliver a sustainable future for the world through materials science — with particular focus in climate protec-

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Successful

Caterpillar Inc. announced a successful demonstration of its first battery electric 793 large mining truck and a significant investment to transform its Arizona-based proving ground into a sustainable testing and validation hub of the future.

Caterpillar completed development of its first battery electric 793 prototype with support from key mining customers participating in Caterpillar’s Early Learner program. Participants of the program with definitive electrification agreements include BHP, Freeport-McMoRan, Newmont Corporation, Rio Tinto and Teck Resources Limited.

“Our global team came together to develop this battery truck at an accelerated pace to help our customers meet their sustainability commitments,” said Resource Industries Group President Denise Johnson. “This demonstration is a significant milestone, and we are excited for these trucks to get to work at customers’ sites around the world in the near future.”

The Early Learner program launched in 2021 and focuses on accelerating the development and validation of Caterpillar’s battery electric trucks at participating customers’ sites. This approach supports the individual commitments each Early Learner participant has made to reduce and eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from their operations. A primary objective of the program is for Caterpillar to collaborate more closely with its customers as the industry undergoes transformational change through the energy

transition.

Caterpillar Demonstrates First Battery Electric Large Mining Truck

view of Caterpillar’s Tucson Proving Ground’s solar field.

Early Learner customers came together to witness a live demonstration of Caterpillar’s prototype battery truck on a 4.3-mi. course. During the event, Caterpillar monitored over 1,100 data channels, gathering 110,000 data points per second, to validate simulation and engineering modeling capabilities.

Fully loaded to its rated capacity, the truck achieved a top speed of 37.3 mph. The loaded truck traveled 0.62 mi. up a 10 percent grade at 7.5 mph. The truck also per-

formed a 0.62 mi. run on a 10 percent downhill grade, capturing the energy that would normally be lost to heat and regenerating that energy to the battery.

Upon completing the entire run, the truck maintained enough battery energy to perform additional complete cycles.

Mine Site of Future

The prototype truck was built at Caterpillar’s Tucson Proving Ground, located in Green Valley, Ariz.

In support of the energy transition, Caterpillar is investing to transform the proving ground into a working, sustainable “mine site of the future” by installing and utilizing a variety of renewable energy sources. The objective is to implement the same sustainable solutions mining companies will use at their own operations to learn firsthand what it takes to run an electrified mine site and effectively support customers through the changes.

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Caterpillar early learner customers attended the demonstration of the company’s first battery electric 793 mining truck.

“This demonstration is a significant milestone, and we are excited for these trucks to get to work at customers’ sites around the world in the near future.”

Denise Johnson Resource Industries Group

You’ve Got RISK

Email is central to almost every element of the business process for dealers, which includes credit applications and financing. However, should it be?

While email is familiar and easy to your team, it is littered with risks and poor security protections. This is true of many communications but is particularly dangerous when it comes to financial matters.

According to TechRepublic, more than 1.5 billion users had personal information stolen due to cyberattacks in 2021. Two of the biggest causes of this stolen information were unauthorized network access and unsecured servers/databases, which are directly tied to email access and transmission.

Managing any credit application or financing via email is an inefficient and high-risk practice, and it is about to become much worse when new federal regulations take effect in December that increases the regulations that dealers must meet to handle customers’ financial information.

Why Is Email So Risky?

One of the reasons email is so risky is that it is such an integral part of day-to-day business. There is literally no part of a business that doesn’t use email, and it is considered the most common way to transfer information and documents. Because it is so common, your team may give little consideration that not all information or documents are suitable for email transmission.

The fact is that any email sent from your dealership, whether it’s an attachment or just in the text body of the email, is at risk on some level. An email travels a path littered with security gaps that can put sensitive information at risk of theft by cybercriminals or even accidental transmission to inappropriate parties.

Journey of an Email

It may surprise some dealers that sending

an email is not a straightforward process. An email is not going from point A (the sender) to point B (the recipient).

1. Email sent from your device (whether it’s a desktop, tablet, phone, etc.) connects to your company server. For most companies, this is a lower risk, but it does require constant vigilance on who has access to these email accounts and servers.

2. Once the email is sent, it passes through multiple servers until it reaches the sender’s company server. This is the highest risk portion of the email transmission. The most troubling part of this stage is that the sender has little insight or control over whether the information in an email is being protected.

3. In addition to traveling through multiple servers, the email must still move from a server to a computer or a mobile device. Depending on the internet connection or the wifi network, this step can leave many devices unprotected where even the most amateur hacker could potentially capture customers’ financial information.

Limitations of Encryption

Many companies take the step to encrypt email or email attachments. Encryption is an application that disguises or hides the body of an email message from anyone other than the sender and the reader, and hopefully protects sensitive information. While this seems like a good safeguard, its actual impact can be pretty limited.

Per the University of Buffalo (UB), encryption is only effective if both the sender and the receiver have set up encryption. It is highly unlikely that a dealer would press a customer or a lender on their encryption standards during a credit application and financing process.

As far as attachments, they can be a bit easier to be encrypted, but attachments are often deleted by mail systems because their contents cannot be scanned for safe delivery

their systems.

“Email by default is not and was never intended to be a secure mechanism for sending sensitive data,” Catherine J. Ullman, senior information security analyst of UB, said. “Although you need credentials to log in and access the email in your mailbox, email is by default sent from server to server in clear text that can be read by anyone while in transit.”

New Regulations Raise Stakes

While there are already plenty of risks in using email to manage your customer credit and financial information, it is about to become much more important.As of Dec. 9, 2022, most dealerships will be expected to be compliant with new federal regulations for managing and protecting customers’ financing information.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) updated the Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information rule under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) to mandate improvements in how dealers are protecting customer information.

Unlike the earlier rule, the updated regulation lays out specific criteria for what financial institutions — which includes dealers — must implement as part of their information security program. This gives federal regulators very specific requirements to measure a dealer’s compliance. Not meeting these requirements could result in a compliance audit by regulators, fines of $46,000 per violation, and the loss of customer confidence once the word gets out.

How to Transfer Financial Information

Rather than email or a mix of paper and digital, compliance best practices are

increasingly encouraging the use of

Ideally, the dealers can directly capture data from a customer on a secure and encrypted platform, which is directly integrated into a lender solution. While also providing a fast and easier credit application process, it also is the most compliant and secure.

To meet the new compliance requirements, dealers also will need a credit and financing solution that ensures all customer information is encrypted, provides for multi factor authentication, allows for the dealer to monitor access to customer information, and creates a manageable process to dispose of customer information.

Above all else, dealers must prioritize security and compliance. The new regulations require dealers to designate someone to oversee and be responsible for safeguarding customer information, but moreover, it requires dealers to change their mindset.

For far too long, dealers have accepted the status quo and continued their day-to-day business with the same high-risk behaviors, whether it is email or paper-based. The time has come for that mindset to change.

About Trnsact

Trnsact is a provider of embedded finance solutions for commercial equipment dealers. The company provides technologies, tools and resources to the dealers to enable them to complete their transactions efficiently and securely.

Trnsact’s embedded finance products and payment solutions address inconsistencies, and a lack of security and transparency for equipment dealers by providing an easy-touse turnkey solution that delivers more sales, new revenue channels, increased efficiencies, and better customer experiences.

For more information, visit www.Trnsact.com.

Kubota Contributes to Carbon Neutral Lineup With D1105-K Emission Compliance

Kubota has responded to the diverse needs of construction and industrial equipment manufacturers throughout the world, including compliance with the latest emission regulations in each country, with the development of the D1105-K.

Building off the D902-K, Kubota developed the D1105-K engine as a power source complying with the latest European, American and Chinese emission regulations.

“Stricter emission regulations not only in Europe but the rest of the world are currently driving decarbonization demand,” said Tomokazu Matsushita, president of Kubota Engine America.

“The electronic control of Kubota enginesfinelytunefuelinjectiontocreate better fuel efficiency than conventional mechanical engines, which reduces CO2 emissions and make exhaust gas cleaner. For these reasons, Kubota strives to broaden its electronically-controlled small engine lineup.”

The D1105-K engine consists of an 18.5kW (24.8HP) rated output, 3,000 rpm, 3 cylinders and a 1.123Ldisplacement.Also equipped with theTVCR combustion system, the D1105-K engine combines Kubota’s original combustion system with a unique electronic con-

trol technology developed specifically for small engines. The engine adopts the unique Kubota TVCR combustion system to realize both greater fuel efficiency and a compact size that makes it easy to use as a replacement to conventional Kubota engines, according to the manufacturer.

The D1105-K also utilizes a large oil pan, extending the period between essential regular oil changes up to 500 hours dependent on operating conditions. Overall, this provides better serviceability to reduce the time required for engine maintenance.

In addition to complying with emission regulations worldwide, the D1105-K complies with China’s national smoke regulations, Category .

The new TVCR combustion method reduces black smoke to an invisible level. Moreover, manufacturers can directly mount the ECU to the engine to reduce the burden on the machine design when swapping out the engine, which is expected to reduce the length of develop-

ment.

Manufacturerscaneasilyreplaceconventionalmechanical engines with the D1105-K because specifications, such as the exterior dimensions as well as the position of the intake and exhaust and power take-off, stay the same. It also can reduce the extra labor placed on the design of the main machine generally necessary to install an engine with an electronic control unit, such as designing the installation position and harnesses, because the ECU is mounted directly to the engine.

Additionally, the Controller Area Network (CAN) allows microcontrollers and devices to communicate with one another without a host computer. The electronic control enables use of the CAN communication protocol, which can control engine rotation and torque through signals sent from the vehicles.The CAN also enables the collection of the engine drive data necessary for telematics technology.This data improves drivability and operational efficiency by aggregating the torque characteristics that mechanical control cannot realize to reduce rotation speed under sudden load.

Kubota will contribute to realizing a carbon-neutral society by bolstering its lineup of not only electronicallycontrolled large engines already under way but also electronically-controlled small diesel engines.

For more information, visit https://global.engine. kubota.co.jp/en/technology/tvcr/d1105k.html.

Electronic Access

TicketWatch Now Offers Android Smartphone App for eTicket System

tion offering greater accessibility for its user friendly and cost-effective electronic ticket system. The system employs barcode scanning of material loads at pickup and drop off, with signatures and tickets generated instantly and synchronized for access from a desktop computer in real time.

"We are excited to announce the release of our new Android smartphone app for TicketWatch. This app offers greater convenience, affordability and shorter startup time,” said John Desjardine, president and CEO of TicketWatch.

Every ticket is dated and time stamped,

so there is no more waiting on drivers to turn in tickets, eliminating the need for paper tickets. It provides complete load processing with greatly increased record keeping speed, accuracy and documentation over typed or handwritten tickets.

The TicketWatch system offers improved load tracking and the ability to better manage drivers and analyze data anytime, anywhere. TicketWatch LLC offers system start up and customization with onsite training and technical support at no charge for as long as needed by the client.

“We have used TicketWatch on two successive excavation contracts requiring roughly 650,000 cubic yards of material to be hauled offsite,” said a representative

from Earth Builders LP, a TicketWatch client. “In real time we were able to record and verify more than 50,000 loads ensuring that we were paid for every load and weren’t charged for loads that we didn’t haul. This was done using two cell phones syncing to the TicketWatch database in real time. Driver tickets were printed onsite with mobile printers, and we were able to check production in real time from the office.

“Using TicketWatch we were able to give the project owner confidence that they received the material they were paying for and gave us the ability to verify that we were not paying contract haulers for phantom loads. TicketWatch proved to be a simple and effective way to monitor over 500 loads per shift.”

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Industry Debut

JCB Unveils Hydrogen Refueller

JCB, developer of the world’s first working construction machines powered by hydrogen, unveiled another world first for the industry — a mobile hydrogen refueller.

JCB is investing in a project to produce super-efficient hydrogen engines and has already showcased working prototypes of a backhoe loader and Loadall telescopic handler powered by hydrogen.

On Oct. 21, the company announced another industry first — a mobile hydrogen refueller, providing a quickand-easy way for customers to refuel their machines on site. Approximately 97 percent of construction machines have fuel delivered to them while working on site. This means customers are already used to a transportable fuel, allowing refuelling to take place in a matter of minutes.

JCB Chairman Lord Bamford, who is leading JCB’s hydrogen project, said, “Since we became the first construction equipment company to unveil machines powered by hydrogen, many have asked how they can be refuelled.

“Well, today we have an answer with our new mobile hydrogen refuelling system, which allows hydrogen to be taken from on-site tube trailers and distributed to machines by our refueller as they work on the job site. This is no different to today when diesel is taken in bowsers to refuel machines.

JCB’s mobile hydrogen refuelling system allows hydrogen to be taken from on-site tube trailers and distributed to machines by a refueller as they work on the job site.

“Fossil fuels are not the future and hydrogen is the practical solution to powering our machines in the decades to come. Our British engineers are doing a fantastic job in developing this technology, and there are many more exciting developments to come.”

Ateam of 100 engineers is working on the project. The first hydrogen-powered machine to be unveiled was a JCB backhoe loader, followed a year ago by a Loadall telescopic handler. The technology went on to be shown in the Green Zone at COP26 in Glasgow as world leaders debated measures to drastically reduce greenhouse emissions.

JCB has manufactured engines since 2004, producing them at plants in Derbyshire and in Delhi, India. Last year JCB celebrated a major milestone with the production of its 750,000th engine.

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

Replacing Humans?

Will We Reach Point Where Job Sites are Autonomous?

It’s hard to ignore the increasing attention autonomous construction equipment is receiving.

Heavy equipment autonomy announcements in just the past year include: ·

•SafeAI and Obayashi Corporation demonstrating a retrofitted autonomous Cat 725 articulated truck.

• Shantui developing an unmanned dozer

• SRI International’s video on its prototype robotic excavator

• Autonomous Solutions Inc. (ASI) partnering with Epiroc Drilling Solutions on its Mobius autonomy platform for drills

• Trimble’s new automatic steering control for soil compactors

But will we ever get to the time where humans are rare on a job site? And is that even the point?

Coming Transition Will Follow Automotive Gains

First, a quick review.

All industries, including construction, have been the beneficiaries of U.S. defense research, said Bibhrajit Halder, founder and CEO of SafeAI. This included the DARPA (or Defense Advanced Research ProjectsAgency) Grand Challenge in the early 2000s, designed to accelerate autonomous vehicle technologies.

“That was a trigger point,” said Halder, whose company concentrates on bringing autonomous solutions to construction and mining. “It was a massive success that really sparked autonomy in this country.”

In 2014, the Society of Automotive Engineers established six levels of autonomy, going from Level 0, indicating vehicles with completely manual controls, to Level 5, in which there is zero human interaction in operating a vehicle.

“No one has a true Level 5 system yet,” said William Nassauer, manager of product strategy of Komatsu America’s autonomous systems, mining technology solutions.

That assessment, of course, includes the automotive sector, which, although it is leading the autonomous journey, has had significant bumps along the way.

As it has with cars, construction equipment will transition from assist features to task automation to task autonomy. The nowcommonplace operator assists, such as blade and bucket controls, require sensor basics that are steps along the automation journey.

But equipment automation should be considered in the context of total jobsite autono-

my, with several autonomous machines working in concert, said Fred Rio, product manager of Construction Digital and Technology at Caterpillar.

“On a job site,” Rio said, “all machines have a shared mission, and no one machine can accomplish it without the other machines. The true quantum step in value will be when you can get them to all work together.”

Retrofitting Existing Machines to Take Operator Out of Cab

Several companies — including ASI, Built Robotics, SafeAI and Teleo — are building retrofit kits that take the operator out of the cab.

ASI defines three different types of operator-out-of-the-cab controls: remote control, where the operator is line-of-sight of the machine he or she is controlling; teleoperation, or non-line-of-sight operation that’s still one operator on one machine; and autonomy, in which an operator can remotely oversee the operation of an entire fleet of machines.

“We look at it as finding the best solution

uses off-the-shelf hardware (LiDAR, camera, drive-by-wire system, radar, computer and vehicle-to-everything communication) and combines them with its proprietary autonomous vehicle and site operations management software.

This gives the vehicles location, perception, and direction. Working from a cloudbased project model, a staff member generally orchestrates the operation, Halder said. SafeAI said it’s bringing “Autonomy 2.0” to theheavyindustry,usingaprocessthatdoesn’t rely completely on GPS and network availability and offers mixed fleet capabilities.

Then There Is Human Element

“The change management is significant in adopting autonomous machines,” Caterpillar’s Rio said.

Because of their autonomous experience in mining, Caterpillar, Komatsu and ASI have developed a structured approach to onboarding the technology to their customers.

“Our customers are going to be changing mentalities,” Nassauer said. “They’ve got to maintain their site in a different way, use workers in different ways and transition operators into supervisory roles. There’s a lot of learning involved.”

Niche Machines Zero In On Specific Tasks

In addition to autonomous machine research, some are investigating job-specific robotic units.

For example, ULCTechnologies’Robotic Roadworks and Excavation System (RRES) uses a robotic arm on a tracked undercarriage to do a multiplicity of tasks aimed at performing precision bores in complex underground utility repairs.

“It automates this operation, from aboveground scanning and identifying where the underground assets are to reinstating the road when the job is done,” saidAliAsmari, director of infrastructure automation and AI at ULC Technologies.

After scanning, the onboard software creates a 3D model of what’s underground that guides the rest of the operation. The sensor box is then swapped out for a variety of road cutting, air, vacuum, repair and backfill tools.

Although the RRES was created for one utility customer, its applications are broad, Asmari said. ULC is actively pursuing new opportunities with other companies, including how each of the tools can be used separately.

for the situation, but our experience and focus is really on autonomy,” Nielsen said.

Teleo’s Supervised Autonomy retrofit is specifically designed to include operators, according to co-founder and CEO Vinay Shet.

“We’re combining the best of both worlds — the experience and expertise that their operators have with the advancements in technology,” he said. “This is letting their operators do a lot more than previously.”

The company, which has partnered with Deere dealer RDO Equipment among others, is now beta testing its system on North American job sites.

How Does It Work?

Today, autonomous machines are propelled by several systems working together.

The SafeAI retrofit system, for example,

Understanding a job site — including what each machine is doing each day — and how the inputs and outputs work is an important step in becoming autonomous, said Michael Gidaspow, Komatsu America’s vice president of products.

“They’llhavetogivethemachinesspecific instructions on exactly where and when to go,” he said.

To be attractive, autonomy must also be ultimately easier to use, said Wood.

“We don’t want them to go and hire a whole group of IT specialists; there’s no point in it being more complex.”

As part of the move towards autonomous, Built Robotics envisions a new job: Robotics Equipment Operator (REO).

“Fifty percent of this effort is developing the robot and 50 percent is how you deploy and get people to manage it effectively,” Ahmed said.

“REOs are the people on the front lines. They go through a 30-hour training to run and manage these machines.”

The company has partnered with the

Will We Reach Point Where No Humans Are Needed?

Will construction ever see a “no-entry” site where no humans are on the job, or indeed, necessary?

Perhaps, said Halder, but it’s still years away.

But there will be a tipping point. For example, let’s say using autonomous machines gives a 20 percent improvement in productivity.

“The moment one contractor completes a $100 million project for $80 million because of autonomy, it’s game over,” Halder said. “Everybody has to do it because you can’t compete anymore.”

“The industry is absolutely massive, the pain points are huge, and it’s early days for autonomy,” Teleo’s Shet said. “To be honest, there’s not enough companies doing what we’re doing.”

“There’s a huge appetite and interest in autonomy,” Ahmed agreed. “Maybe construction needs to develop its own set of autonomy goalposts, ones that are specific to its needs and show that each level is valuable.” 

International Union of Operating Engineers to offer this certification to its members.

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For construction companies of every size, the pandemic accelerated the shift toward hybrid information technology solutions that facilitate both remote and in-office communications between customers and employees.

In the marketplace today, this has increasingly involved mobile and office phones with integrated software that offer sophisticated voice, video, messaging and workforce management capabilities.

This has augmented the complexity of the phone system requirements and presented construction businesses with a plethora of options. Users usually operate from office phones and mobile devices and are working more in and out of the office, so there is a greater demand for forwarding messages to avoid missing calls.

Also, a host of new services beyond calling are often expected such as Short Message Service (SMS)/ Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS), video conferencing, visual voicemail and call recording. On top of all this, the phone system is increasingly connected through APIs to existing company systems such as contact centers, workforce management, and Customer Relationship Management systems (CRMs), so important data can be monitored and evaluated in various ways.

The challenge for construction companies, however, has been dealing with issues of quality and integration, along with constantly escalating provider prices and add-on fees that can end up costing over $70 per user each month. When managers need the services to stay operational but do not have the time or inclination to sort through complex billing,theycanfeellikeacaptiveoftheirtechnologyprovider.

“Today, construction business owners feel besieged with all the software-as-a-service fees, which constantly creep upwards, never downwards in cost. They are enticed with low offers to start, and then the price doubles or triples on renewal or any changes,” said Eric Brackett, president of BTI Communications Group, a technology convergence provider serving the business and logistics sectors. The company acts as a single-source provider of complex phone (VoIP), network, and physical security systems, down to installation of wiring and conduit as well as cybersecurity monitoring and protection.

“Bait-and-switch phone system pricing is a huge burden on construction businesses when it becomes overhead and an operating expense,” he added. “Instead, managers want to capitalize the full cost over a few years or own the system with minimal operating expense.”

In addition, construction businesses prefer a phone system that includes access to every service option from the start, whether used or not, at a low fixed monthly rate, which eliminates extra fees and complexity.

“Business owners and managers appreciate having only one line item on the bill that covers everything. When the prices don’t change for a fixed period, this eliminates the issue of escalating expenses and surprise add-on costs,” said Brackett.

He noted that such a system can improve both the customer and employee experience by integrating web services including voice, video, SMS/MMS, smartphone and PC, as well as contact center, CRM and workforce management.

“Today, a construction business phone system needs to enable working from anywhere, whether at the office, at home, or on the go, and offer the full breadth of communication technologies,” said Brackett.

He added that some of the more advanced marketplace options are now easier than ever to incorporate and use. These allow business employees to use their own smartphones without purchasing new equipment since the service functions with almost every cellular provider. To streamline use, a web portal can enable users to take control and easily manage the entire system through a simple interface.

Video conferencing also facilitates collaboration anywhere on any device, and some or all calls can be recorded and retrieved as needed.

Construction Business VoIP Simplified

Optimizing Business Telecom

Astral Energy of Montvale, N.J., buys energy wholesale and sells it retail to more than 15,000 businesses in the B2B market. Ashton Fox, chief operating officer of Astral Energy, sought a more robust, stable solution than his existing telecom service provided.

“Many of our customers work off their smartphones on the road so texting and multimedia messaging is important to communicate with them. If our customers struggle to reach us or we are challenged to reach them because of our phone system, it doesn’t work,” said Fox.

“We were running into some issues with our provider’s call quality, SMS and MMS service, and technical support,” he added. “We also wanted better pricing transparency. We didn’t want to find out that we really needed a certain feature later and be asked to pay more for it every month, which would impact our budget.”

As a solution, Fox and Astral Energy turned to a new option in the business market called GoodPhone by BTI that provides complete web, voice, video, SMS, MMS, CRM, contact center, and workforce management service and integration for customers and employees.

The service functions on smartphones and office

phones, as well as on PCs used as phones.

Complete phone service with all the needed options costs a flat monthly rate of less than $25/user. For the contracted period, each user can utilize an unlimited number of phones as part of the same flat rate. Phones also can be rented or purchased from BTI, or existing VoIPdevices used.

When employees use their personal smartphone by downloading the GoodPhone App, they no longer need to give out their personal cell information to handle business calls. Instead, they can provide clients with one office number to reach them, and make or take calls from their web phone, mobile app or desk phone while always displaying the office number.

“Employees only give out one business number and all calls and texts stay within the GoodPhone portal on their smartphone or PC app. If a customer calls their number and they don’t answer it on their smartphone, the call can be routed to the company voicemail, not their personal voicemail,” explained Brackett.

The service also allows businesses to text promotions and contact customers via SMS and MMS messages, as well as track the responses. Employees can monitor messages and set auto-responses with customized text from one account. The service facilitates resolving customer issues by enabling the search of text archives with a 360degree view of customer interactions.

When video conferencing is required, the service currently allows up to 1,000 people to participate and up to 25 to share a screen.

Foxisverypleasednotonlywiththeeaseofimplementing the GoodPhone service but also its quality and reliability.

“The phones shipped to our office were already programmed, so I just had to plug them in. They essentially handed me a turnkey system,” said Fox.

Fox appreciates that the technology integrator is not just a phone company, which he believes has helped improve system dependability.

“The system is far more global and robust than what we had previously. It is very reliable, and we don’t have any issues. In a year we had less than 20 minutes of downtime, andtheywereveryresponsiveingettingthatresolved,”hesaid.

Fox credits the telecom service for easing his duties as a manager and COO. GoodPhone facilitates monitoring and managing the workforce from anywhere, and includes a web phone and smartphone app, a call statistics/call center dashboard, and real-time as well as historical reporting.

“As a manager, the way I can see and manage the whole backend is important. Unlike many apps, the mobile app actually works and does not just direct you to a website or browser. I’m able to do virtually everything I can do on a desktop inside the app,” said Fox.

“I’m able to manage my team more effectively with the service,” he added. “For instance, if there’s an issue with a customer on a phone call, I can quickly pull the recording

BREACH READY

Commercial equipment dealerships often do not put a lot of time and effort into information security. This is because of all of the otherresponsibilitiestheyhaveormistakenly believing they are too small to be a target of a data breach or of regulators seeking to conduct an audit.

However, this mindset is slowly starting to change across the industry, and for good reason. According to Insurance Business America, data breaches are costing more money than ever before.

“The global average cost of a data breach in2022is$4.35million,higherby$0.11million than last year’s cost and the highest to date,” per the IBM Cost of A Data Breach report.

The other major reason is the changing regulatory landscape.AsofDec.9,2022,mostcommercialequipmentdealers will be expected to be compliant with new federal regulations for managing and protecting customers’ financing information. Following updates to the Safeguarding Rule under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is mandating financial institutions, which includes dealers, to strengthen to meet minimum requirements to protect customers’personal and financial information.

Unlike the earlier version, the updated rule includes criteria for what financial institutions must implement as part of their information security program.

Information Security Program a Must

While previously viewed as a luxury for large equipment dealers, the new regulations have made information security a necessity. Among the new requirements in the GLBA Safeguards Rule, dealers will discover a mandate to develop a documented security and safeguard program. In other words, dealers need an Information Security Program.

Specifically, the rule asks dealers to develop and establish a comprehensive written information safeguards program. More commonly referred to as an information security program, the program is expected to establish best practices across the dealership to protect and manage the customers’ personal and financial information.

Steps On Path to Information Security

While specific elements of the programs, including risk assessments and reporting requirements, are outlined in our dealers’guide, Trnsact wanted to step back and provide you with an overview of some of the steps you can take when first setting up your information security program.

Select a Trust Team Leader

This is a requirement under the revised GLBA Safeguards Rule that takes effect in December. Moreover, it is just a good idea. Managing customer’s personal and financial information is

increasingly important and increasingly complex.

By naming an Information Security Officer, you take a vital step for someone on your team to take ownershipofthoseresponsibilities.Thispersonneeds tohaveahighleveloftrustandauthorityintheorganization,andunderstandtheimportanceofinformation security. This is about more than just meeting regulatory standards. It also is about maintaining the trust of your customers while working collaboratively with lenders and vendorstoensurethereisaclearunderstandingofhowinformation is handled. This person also needs to commit time to staying abreast of regulatory and technological changes that canimpactyourdealership’smanagementofcustomerinformation.

safeguardsprogrammustbesharedwithdealership employees, while employee training must be developed based on risk assessments and any changes in practices. Additionally, dealersmustverifythatemployeeshavecompleted this training to satisfaction.

However, education takes the training a step further.Your team should understand the importance of the information security program,andthatshouldgobeyondjusttheneed to meet federal regulations and avoid audits and fines. Your team should understand the risks to your customers and your business if personal and financial information is mishandled.

Step 4

Conduct a Risk Assessment

Again, this is another requirement under the revisedGLBASafeguardsRule,butit’salsoagoodplacefor your new Information Security Office to start.Arisk assessmentgivesyourdealershipabaselinetobuildyourprogram, and it also addresses specific areas in the regulations around encryption, monitoring, authentication, disposal, etc.

Per the Tandem Blog, whether managing it on your own orworkingwithasecurityconsultant,therewillbegenerally six steps you will want to take in your assessment: ï Identify Data &Assets

Identify Threats

Assess Risk

Apply Controls

Create Risk Management Plans ï Validate Control Sufficiency

Each of these steps has specific elements that should be explored and implemented, but on a high level if they provide a good overview of the task that lies ahead.

Educate Your Employees

Employee training is another requirement for the GLBA Safeguards rule. The

Create a ComplianceSecurity,Mindset

Education is necessary to execute an Information Security Program, but it also sets the stage for step 4. Morethanjusttraining,anassessmentoradesignatedleader, dealerships need to change how they think about customer information.Ratherthanjustanendtoasale,customerinformation must be viewed as sensitive information and must be protected and cared for by the dealership.

Obviously, this is where the Information Security Office can play a key role. Through regular education and communication, rather than just one-off annual training, your team will come to understand the importance of the program and itsroleinit.Eventhosewhodonothaveregularcontactwith customer information should have an appreciation and understanding of the program and be on the lookout for possible violations.

Once the Information Security Program is under way, it is the mindset that will make it effective and allow it to evolve with future risks and future changes in regulatory requirements.

Webinar: Complying with Privacy & Financial Protection Regulations for Equipment Dealers

Topic: The regulatory landscape related to the management of customers’ personal and financial information is ever-changing at the federal and state levels. Heavy equipment and truck dealers must comply with mandates that could result in costly audits and hefty fines, including under new revisions to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) PrivacyandSafeguardsRulesandkeystateregulations.This webinar will explore these issues and address what dealers need to do to stay updated on regulatory and compliance issues.

When: Oct. 20, 2022, 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT

Moderator/Presenters: ï Michael Benoit, chairman, Hudson Cook LLP ï Panel of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from Hudson Cook

Vijay Patil, COO, Trnsact

Simplifying Ownership

Volvo Construction Equipment has launched a new financing option for the company’s electric compact equipment that simplifies the ownership experience. This all-inclusive leasing package bundles charging, maintenance, repairs and more — while also providing a better deal compared with items purchased separately.

How It Works

Available in the United States and Canada through Volvo Financial Services (VFS), the process to set up an all-inclusive lease for electric machines is the same as with other Volvo CE machines. Customers will work with their local Volvo CE dealer and VFS to set the length of the contract, determine how many hours each machine could operate, and negotiate monthly payments.

Then, within the all-inclusive package, customers also get:

• An equipment maintenance plan to help ensure the electric machines stay up and running as they should. Lessees will have the option to bring machines into their Volvo dealer location for maintenance or have a dealer come to them.

• Extended coverage for repairs, beyond the factory warranty period. This helps limit some risk by covering machines for a longer time.

• Physical damage insurance (currently only available in the United States) in the event of a

covered accident happening that causes damage to the machine.

• The option to finance a charger alongside the lease with a single monthly payment. The charger is purchased, not leased, but it’s financed within the same terms and rates as the complete package.As an example, if you sign up for a 48-month lease, you have the option to pay for your charger in 48 monthly payments as well.And because it’s bundled, you’ll only make one payment per month to VFS.

• Save money on the bundle of electric compact machines. This could be up to 15 percent less on the monthly payment than acquiring items separately, depending on the dealership — and is only available through the all-inclusive lease.

Another benefit is that the leasing packages come with a simplified early termination option at 24 months.

Getting Started

To explore financing options, customers can visit the Volvo electric machine site, select the model they’re interested in, and use the “build and quote” tool to configure the model to their needs. If they select the financing application in the tool, a dealer will follow up with them. Customers also can reach out to their local Volvo dealer for a quote.

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

Caterpillar’s first battery electric 793 large mining truck demonstrated at the company’s Tucson Proving Ground.

Caterpillar Demos e-Truck

DEBUT from page 58

“The transformation of the Tucson Proving Ground allows Caterpillar to demonstrate our energy transition commitments and serve as a stronger advisor to customers as we navigate the changes together. We know it will take an integrated, site-level solution for miners to achieve their carbon-reduction goals, and we’re here to help as they redefine the way they mine for generations to come,” said Johnson.

As part of the site transformation, the company will install the latest advancements in sustainability technology, includ-

ing green hydrogen production, natural gas and 100 percent hydrogen reciprocating engine power generation, fuel cell power generation and expanded energy storage systems. The site also will leverage a variety of renewable power sources, including wind, solar and hydrogen, capable of powering the facility and its products as they become electrified.

The transformation of the facility also will serve as a learning platform for optimizing charging and energy management integration.

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

BTI Optimizes Business Telecommunications

COMMUNICATIONS from page 63

on my phone to help resolve it.”

Other businesses also are finding value in simplifying the complexity of their phone systems at a low, flat monthly rate.

Market Contracting Services, a construction firm in Chicago, Ill., had remodeled its facility and planned to purchase costly landline phones for the office, but reconsidered when its technology integrator suggested a better option, according to Esmeralda Macias, the firm’s office manager.

“With the new VoIP smartphones BTI has available, we don’t have to pay for landlines. We can see everything online now through a portal, so can view all incoming and missed calls,” she said.

According to Macias, employees no longer have to sit at a desk to take calls since they can do so anywhere they have an internet connection.

“Even after hours, we can transfer calls to our smartphones. This has translated into better customer support and more

sales,” she said.

From a budgetary perspective, the VoIP phone system also has a success. The system not only eliminates current carrier bills, but also includes unlimited local and domestic long distance.

“The landline phones and service were going to cost a lot more. By implementing GoodPhone, we are already way ahead financially — and we are just getting started with using the capabilities of the VoIP phones,” she said.

Business telecom systems have long been complex and costly, leading to user frustration. However, with greater choice in the marketplace today, construction businesses that integrate essentially all required telecom services through VoIP phones at a low, fixed cost can streamline their operations and gain a competitive advantage.

For more information, call 1-800HELPBTI (1-800-435-7284); email info@btigroup.com; or visit https://www.btigroup.com.

MARYLAND

Bobcat of Frederick

Dvsn of Crownstone Equipment

Frederick 301-378-0491

Bobcat of Hagerstown Dvsn of Crownstone Equipment Hagerstown 301-634-2558 www.CrownstoneEq.com

Metro Bobcat, Inc.

Eldersburg 410-795-1500 Forestville 301-568-1104 Gaithersburg 301-840-9300 White Marsh 410-483-0600 www.metrobobcat.com

NEW YORK

Bobcat of the Finger Lakes Fairport 585-223-4056 www.djmequipment.com

Robert H. Finke & Sons Inc. Selkirk 888-266-9821 ï 518-767-9331 www.finkeequipment.com

Bobcat of Saratoga Gansevoort 877-461-5065 www.bobcatofsaratoga.com

Summit Handling Systems, Inc. Walden 845-569-8195 www.summitbobcat.com

PENNSYLVANIA

Bobcat of Adams Co.

Dvsn of Crownstone Equipment Hanover 888-243-9029 Bobcat of York Dvsn of Crownstone Equipment York 888-243-9029

Bobcat of Lancaster Dvsn of Crownstone Equipment Ephrata 717-859-4646 www.CrownstoneEq.com

Highway Equipment & Supply Co. Drums 570-788-1127 www.hwyequipbobcat.com

CONNECTICUT

Bobcat of Connecticut East Hartford 860-282-2648 www.bobcatct.com

Bobcat of Stratford Stratford 203-380-2300 www.bobcatct.com

MASSACHUSETTS

Bobcat of Greater Springfield West Springfield 413-746-4647 www.bobcatct.com

Bobcat of Worcester Worcester 508-752-8844

NEW JERSEY

Bobcat of New Jersey Totowa 973-774-9500 www.njbobcat.com

RHODE ISLAND

Bobcat of Rhode Island Warwick 401-921-4300 www.bobcatct.com

MOC.T BOBCA

Authorized

CSVT Project to Finish Missing Link for Route 15 Corridor

CSVT from page 1

CSVT. The project will finish a missing link for the Route 15 corridor and connect travelers with a new four-lane limited access highway between the greater Baltimore area in the south, past Harrisburg (the state capital), through central Pennsylvania, to Rochester, N.Y., and beyond in the north. After being halted in 2008 due to underfunding, construction was finally made possible by Pennsylvania Act 89 of 2013.

The northern section connects PA 147 south of Montandon to U.S. 15 south of Winfield. This includes a bridge over the West Branch Susquehanna River. The southern section will connect U.S. 15 south of Winfield to U.S. 11/15 north of Selinsgrove.

The entire undertaking will be 13 mi. long and will include work on four interchanges as well as construction of 21 bridges. The total package of work on both the northern and southern sections, including design, right-of-way acquisition, and other pre-construction activities, will cost approximately $900 million.

“This project has been planned for decades and is a significant accomplishment,” said District Executive Eric High to the people celebrating the opening of the northern section of the project. “Although much work remains to be completed, these are significant milestones for this long-awaited project and major steps toward achieving its far-reaching benefits in north central Pennsylvania.”

Earthwork has begun on the southern section, with the entire project slated to be opened to traffic in 2027.

The rolling hills of the central part of the state will require some 4.5 million cu. yds. of rock and dirt to be moved for the southern section of the work. A similar amount was moved on the northern part of the project.

“The dirt moved will be relocated to other parts of the project to ensure a good path for the four-lane highway,” said Ted Deptula, PennDOT assistant construction engineer of the project. “This section will require installation of drainage facilities and various culverts. Although flooding is not a big concern in this area, we will be building numerous bridges over smaller streams and adjacent low-traffic-volume roads.”

The first beams for the river bridge are set in place.

Project planners and workers have been careful to protect stream valleys in this verdant area.

“We are building culverts to carry waterways from one side of the highway to the other,” said Deptula. “The project footprint has been minimized as much as possible, and to offset unavoidable impacts, we have created wetlands and improved streams elsewhere in the region.”

Important Waterway

Project planners and workers crafted some impressive bridges to carry the new highway in the northern part of the job. Workers built nine bridges with one nearly a mile long, spanning the west branch Susquehanna River. The river bridge required some impressive piers ranging from 60 ft. to 180 ft. tall.

The west branch Susquehanna River is heavily used by recreational boaters. To protect the boaters and for the health of this important body of water, workers built a causeway that enabled the construction team to work on half the bridge at a time. Almost all of the bridges on the project were new.

Contractors took other steps to preserve the environment as well as save time. These efforts included locating a concrete batch plant on site and trucks traveling just 10 mi. to get asphalt for the road building. This saved the workers time and required fewer trips to a source for concrete and asphalt.

“The northern section of the four-lane highway had some areas of poor subgrade that was improved with cement stabilization … 4 inches of subbase and 4 inches of cement treated permeable base were used throughout the project,” said Deptula. “The teams then placed a 9-inch long-life concrete pavement. Our crews topped that with 3 inches of longlife asphalt binder and a 2-inch thick surface layer of stonematrix asphalt.”

Deptula believes this road building will provide motorists with a long-life pavement for years to come.

“This new road in both the northern and southern sections will provide faster, safer traffic. It will also benefit local traffic with fewer conflicts from the larger faster-moving through traffic.”

Contractors Trumbull Corporation and New Enterprise Stone and Lime handled the majority of the excavation, bridge building and paving work for the northern section. They worked through the Pennsylvania winter on the excavation so the rest of the building could be done during the construction season.

“It was a bit of a thrill being a part of something so long

The final beams are set in place for the river bridge.

An excavator loads a haul truck near Route 15.

Crews construct a land pier foundation.

Abele Tractor & Equipment Co., Inc. www.abeletractor.com

Albany, NY 12205 518/438-4444

Ahearn Equipment Inc. www.ahearnequipment.com Spencer, MA 01562 877/624-3276

Cherry Valley Tractor www.cherryvalleytractor.com Marlton, NJ 08053 856/983-0111

Erb & Henry Equip., Inc. www.erbhenry.com New Berlinville, PA 19545 610/367-2169

ADMAR Construction Equipment & Supplies

www.admarsupply.com

Vestal, NY 13850 607/798-0333

Tonawanda, NY 14217 716/873-8000

Canandaigua, NY 14424 585/396-0031

Rochester, NY 14623 585/272-9390

Cicero, NY 13039 315/433-5000

Eagle Power & Equipment Company

www.eaglepowerandequipment.com

West Chester, PA 19380 610/458-7054

Doylestown, PA 18901 215/348-9041

F&W Equipment www.fwequip.com Orange, CT 06477 203/795-0591

Reading Tractor and Equipment www.readingtractor.com 5538 Pottsville Pike Leesport, PA 19533 610/926-2441

Marshall Machinery, Inc. www.marshall-machinery.com

Honesdale, PA 18431 570/729-7117

Johnson City, NY 13790 607/729-6161

Middletown, NY 10940 845/343-6683

South Abington Township, PA 18411 570/489-3642

Tannersville, PA 18372 570/895-4884

Westchester Tractor Inc. www.wtractor.com

Brewster, NY 10509 845/278-7766

Chappell Tractor

www.chappelltractor.com 454 Route 13 South Milford, NH 03055 603/673-2640

ABLE Equipment Rental www.ableequipment.com Deer Park, NY 11729 866/468-2666 631/841-3333

Highway Equipment Company www.highway-equipment.com Millstone Township, NJ 08535 732/446-7600

NEW YORK

Buffalo, NY 716/877-1992

Henrietta, NY 585/334-6770

Syracuse, NY 315/463-8673

Albany, NY 518/785-4500

www.andersonequip.com

Watertown, NY 315/788-5512

Endicott, NY 607/748-3400

Olean, NY 716/372-8822

NEW HAMPSHIRE Lancaster, NH 603/788-6595

Manchester, NH 603/627-7696

PENNSYLVANIA

Pittsburgh, PA 412/343-2300

Clarion, PA 814/226-4100

Clearfield, PA 814/765-5311

Somerset, PA 814/443-2867

MAINE

Bangor, ME 207/942-0177

Gorham, ME 207/591-5482

VERMONT East Montpelier, VT 802/223-9689

www.cn-wood.com

Avon, MA 508/584-8484

Woburn, MA 781/935-1919

Whately, MA 413/665-7009

Smithfield, RI 401/942-9191

Laurel, DE 302/715-5382

Baltimore, MD 410/247-2100

South Plainfield, NJ 908/561-9000

Winslow Township, NJ 856/767-5900

Holbrook, NY 631/563-7600

New York City, NY 718/626-3331

Yonkers, NY 914/738-5100

Frackville, PA 570/874-6140

Harrisburg, PA 717/652-3190

Hatfield, PA 215/822-0145

State College, PA 814/308-5660

Wilkes-Barre, PA 570/824-9891

Black & Veatch Helps Develop Trenching Exosystem

from page 1

“In an industry often averse to risk, construction professionals will want to see proof of success before widespread adoption of robotics in the field,” wrote Andrew Roe, president of consulting firm AGR Associates.

As he sees it, robots are on construction sites everywhere, performing tasks humans would rather avoid.

“The robots are performing repetitive and sometimes dangerous work — often guided by CAD and BIM data,” said Roe. “With the construction industry facing a labor shortage, the new tools are helping firms keep up with mounting workloads.”

Surveying and data collection were automated years ago, but robotic equipment is transforming construction sites all across the United States.

Automated Pile-Driving

Automated technology is being adopted in the movement of construction materials from one location on a job site to another.

Construction companies partnering with manufacturers and integrating technology are crucial to the transformation becoming reality.

Mortenson Construction, partnering with Italian manufacturer Orteco, is using equipment that automatically distributes piles across solar farms. The GPS pile-distribution system was recently used on a large solar project in West Texas.

In the process, Mortenson was able to redirect crews to other more critical tasks and expedite completion of the project’s initial phases.

Roe explained that the machine can free up to 80 percent of the craft workforce traditionally required to mark pile distribution points. The machine can then deliver piles to each location on the solar farm site, according to Mortenson. The pile-distribution system can precisely position piles awaiting the driving process.

“Our goal isn’t to reduce labor,” said Trent Mostaert, vice president of solar and emerging renewables for Mortenson.

“The real goal is to accelerate how quickly we build solar projects. We want to get more out of the labor we have.”

The automation continues to the actual pile-driving process, which features GPS-enabled machines from Vermeer. The GPS technology monitors pile installation with half the workforce used traditionally.

Mostaert said that in combination, the autonomous and semi-automated pile driving machines help reduce cost and risk of injuries.

“Smartly deploying our available workforce on the right aspects of a project and utilizing technology to improve in

other areas makes this a reality.”

For the pile delivery and driving phases, Mortenson imports location data to the equipment from topographic surveys and CAD files.

Robotic Trenching

Engineering, procurement and construction company Black & Veatch has helped develop an exosystem designed for trenching on solar facilities and other projects.

Roe said that the firm worked with Built Robotics on their Exosystem, considered a great fit for trenching because it happens away from critical work.

Tyler Parker, construction tools and technology manager for the firm, noted that the system has proven “to be a low risk, high reward in terms of a knowledge-building opportunity.”

Partnering with Build Robotics, Black & Veatch introduced robotics beginning with 1,000-ft. trench lengths and progressing to 5,000-ft. trenches. The firm then successfully implemented the technology in full on a project last year.

“The robot did exactly what it was designed to do,” said Parker. “It was very successful.”

The Built Robotics system uses design data from CAD drawings or survey points, along with operator input. As trenching progresses, said Roe, the system also compiles real-time as-built data, such as trench length, width and location. Based on design data, the system establishes boundaries via Built Robotics’ geofence feature.

To help improve safety on site, reduce production costs and increase productivity and efficiency, similar high-tech robotics systems are featured in other applications.

For example, the Ekso Evo Exoskeleton, a wearable device favored by engineering firm Burns & McDonnell, can reduce the impact of the weight of materials on the human body.

Skid steers are being programmed to pick up and move materials automatically, and backhoes to dig trenches, break up concrete and perform other tasks.

Organizations are now adopting generative design to reduce the cost and weight of materials while speeding up the design optimization process.

ROBOTICS

www.andersonequip.com

18 Gorham Industrial Pkwy

Gorham, ME 04038 207/591-5482

142 Target Industrial Circle Bangor, ME 04401 207/942-0177

4176 Route 417 Allegany, NY 14706 716/372-8822

720 E Franklin Street

Endicott, NY 13760 607/748-3400

115 Middle Road Henrietta, NY 14467 585/334-6770

2140 Military Road

Tonawanda, NY 14150 717/877-1992

6317 Thompson Road Syracuse, NY 13206 315/463-8673

912 Albany Shaker Road Latham, NY 12110 518/785-4500

151 Packard Road

East Montpelier, VT 05651 802/223-9689

1 Andy’s Way

South Charleston, WV 25309 304/756-2800

www.chadwick-baross.com

10 Fox Hollow Road Oxford, CT 06478 203/200-8637

67 McGuire Road South Windsor, CT 06074 860/761-0381

15 Katrina Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 978/479-1524

31 James P Murphy Ind. Hwy West Warwick, RI 02893 844/238-7673

www.chappelltractor.com

454 Route 13 South Milford, NH 03055 603/673-2640 251 Route 125 Brentwood, NH 03833 800/616-5666

391 Loudon Road Concord, NH 03301 800/358-6007

www.allislandequipment.com 39 Jersey Street West Babylon, NY 11704 631/643-2605

www.GroffTractor.com

www.amontanoco.com

571 Route 212, Saugerties, NY 12477 845/247-0206

Cranberry Township, PA 724/898-1535 Ebensburg, PA 814/472-7300 Ephrata, PA 717/738-0220

Mechanicsburg, PA 717/766-7671

New Stanton, PA 724/755-0124

State College, PA 814/353-8400

www.medicoce.com

3647 Shafer’s Schoolhouse Rd. Stroud Township, PA 18360 570/420-0877

1500 Highway 315 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 800/633-0027

www.gtmidatlantic.com

Greenwood, DE 800/756-9433

Aberdeen, MD 410/575-6580

Upper Marlboro, MD 301/627-3938

Baltimore, MD 410/247-7454

Frederick, MD 301/682-4441

Freehold, NJ 732/780-4600 Vineland, NJ 856/697-1414

Folcroft, PA 610/586-2710

Kubota Sales & Rentals

1050 Grand Blvd. Deer Park, NY 11729 866-468-2666 631-841-3333 www.ableequipment.com

www.chappelltractor.com

454 Route 13 South Milford, NH 03055 603-673-2640

HIGHWAY

www.highway-equipment.com 615 State Route 33 Millstone Township, NJ 08535 732-446-7600

Eagle

West Chester, PA 610-458-7054

Doylestown, PA 215-348-9041

ERB

www.erbhenry.com 22-26 Henry Ave. New Berlinville, PA 19545 610-367-2169

F&W EQUIPMENT www.fwequip.com 164 Boston Post Road Orange, CT 06477 203-795-0591

ADMAR Construction Equipment & Supplies www.admarsupply.com 800-836-2367

449 Commerce Rd. Vestal, NY 13850 607-798-0333

1394 Military Rd. Buffalo, NY 14217 716-873-8000

2390 Rochester Rd. Canandaigua, NY 14424 585-396-0031

1950 Brighton-Henrietta Town Line Rd. Rochester, NY 14623 585-272-9390

7800 Brewerton Rd. Cicero, NY 13039 315-433-5000

The TD-25M includes a class-leading 794 kN drawbar pull, which like the TD-15M is delivered through a 3speed power shift transmission and 2-speed steering drive.

The Dressta TD-15M fits the mid-size dozer market, ranging from 45,660 up to 47,780 lb. and uses a turbocharged Cummins engine with up to 232 hp. This dozer is built on the Dressta one-piece weldment mainframe and heavy-duty steel trackframe system.

DresstaRevealsTwoNewCrawlerDozers

Offering Lower Operator Costs, More

Dressta has revealed a pair of new crawler dozers for North America. The new TD-15M and TD-25M crawler dozers cover two different sizes and can provide operators a new lease on dozer life.

Operators can expect reduced fatigue, lower operating costs and longer breaks in-between service from these two new machines, according to the manufacturer.

The TD-15M is intended for the mid-size market for operators, while the TD-25M is slated for the heaviest of jobs. Beyond the horsepower available with turbocharged Cummins engines, these dozers are designed for versatility and ease of use with electro-hydraulic controlled proportional joysticks.

Both new dozer cabs focus on operator comfort and ease of useability. The TD-15M and TD-25M have all-new highvisibility cabs, which provide ultimate blade control and accuracy to do more in less time, according to Dressta.

Both cabs offer 33 percent more glass surface area, a tapered engine hood with clear sightlines to the blade corners, a rear-view camera (optional on TD-15M, standard on TD-25M) and additional ripper lighting.

“We’re excited to bring these new TD-15M and TD-25M crawler dozers to NorthAmerica,” said Chris Saucedo, SVP, Strategy & Customer Solutions of Dressta parent company LiuGong North America.

“The power, rugged toughness and ease of use for operators are key selling points for these two machines. Dressta has a wealth of experience from more than 80 years of operation and has drawn on that for these new products.”

TD-15M

The Dressta TD-15M fits the mid-size dozer market, ranging from 45,660 up to 47,780 lb. and uses a turbocharged Cummins engine with up to 232 hp. This dozer is built on the Dressta one-piece weldment mainframe and heavy-duty steel trackframe system.

These exclusive modular undercarriage components are manufactured for extended wear and arranged for easy removal and replacement.

The TD-15M was designed with a class-leading 472 kN drawbar pull, which is delivered through a 3-speed power shift transmission and 2-speed steering drive. The unique 2speed steering drive saves time and effort by delivering 100 percent of the engine’s power to both tracks, allowing operators to push a full load through turns without losing material.

Additionally, the new, electro-hydraulic controlled pro-

portional joysticks provide predictable and precise blade control, helping operators to accurately control the TD-15M with minimum effort.

There are three intelligent blade speeds of slow, neutral and fast, which adjust the blade speed to application and help increase accuracy and precision.

TD-15M Specs:

• Drawbar Pull: 472 kN

• Engine Power: 205 to 232 hp

• Weight Range: 45,660 to 47,780 lb.

• Max Torque: 700 lb-foot at 1,500 rpm

• Track Gauge: 76 to 85 in.

• Track Shoe Width: 20 to 37 in.

• Shoes, Each Side: 39 to 43

• Track Rollers, Each Side: 6 to 8

• Overall Height — Cab: 11 ft. 4 in.

• Overall Height — Beacon: 12 ft. 11 in.

TD-25M

The Dressta TD-25M packs a lot into its frame as it ranges from 90,940 up to 92,410 lb. The power on offer from its 375 hp turbocharged Cummins engine makes tough, large jobs easier with high peak torque and strong fuel efficiency.

The TD-25M includes a class-leading 794 kN drawbar pull, which like the TD-15M is delivered through a 3-speed power shift transmission and 2-speed steering drive. This drive delivers 100 percent of the power to both tracks, which allows operators to push a full load through turns without losing material.

With a wide range of blade options, the TD-25M is gradecontrol ready with a choice of Trimble-ready grade control solutions for road and highway applications. These factoryfitted smart solutions can boost productivity by increasing accuracy, reducing passes and saving time and fuel.

TD-25M Specs:

• Drawbar Pull: 794 kN

• Engine Power: 375 hp

• Weight Range: 90,940 to 92,410 lb.

• Max Torque: 1,600 lb-foot at 1,200 rpm

• Track Gauge: 84 in.

• Track Shoe Width: 22 in.

• Shoes, Each Side: 39

• Track Rollers, Each Side: 7

• Overall Height — FOPS Cab: 12 ft. 3 in.

• Overall Height — Beacon: 12 ft. 10 in.

For more information, visit the newly launched www.dresstana.com 

All Island Equipment

39 Jersey St. • West Babylon, NY 11704 631-643-2605

www.allislandequipment.com

ATS Equipment, Inc. 33 Locust Street • Boston, MA 02125 617-825-3600

487 Washington Street, Route 20 • Auburn, MA 01501 508-832-8500

51 Fall River Avenue • Rehoboth, MA 02769 508-379-6200 ww.atsequipment.com

Baschmann Services Inc. 1101 Maple Road • Elma, NY 14509 888-655-1101 www.baschmann.com

Chappell Tractor

454 Route 13 South • Milford, NH 03055 800-698-2640

251 Route 125 • Brentwood, NH 03833 800-616-5666

391 Loudon Rd. • Concord, NH 03301 800-358-6007 www.chappelltractor.com

Highway Equipment Company

615 State Route 33 • Millstone Township, NJ 08535 732-446-7600

www.highway-equipment.com

Westchester Tractor

60 International Blvd. • Brewster, NY 10509 845-278-7766 www.wtractor.com

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Butler, PA 796 Unionville Rd. Prospect, PA 16052 724/865-9221

Ebensburg, PA 2350 Munster Rd. Lilly, PA 15946 814/886-5191

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New York New York City 1144 Zerega Ave. Bronx, NY 10462 718/822-1180

Mid-Hudson Valley 1440 Route 9W Marlboro, NY 12542 845/236-3000

Long Island 22 Peconic Ave. Medford, NY 11763 631/207-2900

Bobcat’s S86, T86 Loaders Set New Industry Benchmarks

By Ruksana Hussain CEG CORRESPONDENT

From the inventors who introduced skid-steerloaderstothecompactequipment industry comes the R-Series lineup of loaders — the most comfortable, durable and powerful machines ever made by the company. Bobcat Company’s latest offerings to the construction and landscaping arena are the T86 compact track loader and S86 skid-steer loader, setting new standards forefficiencyandversatility,alongwith added control and comfort for the operator. The recently introduced models are the only machines that offer three hydraulic flow options in one — standard, high and super flow — to address simple projects requiring lower hydraulic horsepower to the most demanding attachment applications.

The West Fargo, N.D.-based global manufacturer is no novice in setting incredible benchmarks for itself and the industry. Bobcat has received recognition galore over thedecades,themostrecentbeing2022CES Innovation Awards in the categories of Vehicle Intelligence & Transportation and Smart Cities for the T7X all-electric compact track loader in 2021; Landscape Business Twenty for 2020 New Product AwardfortheR-Seriesloaders;andthe2019 International Forum Design Award for the R-Series E85 compact excavator.

North Dakota, where the equipment was invented more than 60 years ago, is where Bobcat’s regional corporate offices, global research and testing facility, production and engineering facilities and dedicated innovation space are located. Additional North American locations for training and manufacturing are in Minnesota, Colorado, North Carolina and Wisconsin. Internationally, the company has parts distribution centers, research and development facilities, sales offices, training centers and manufacturing facilities in several major cities. Bobcat employs more than 5,000 people in the United States and Canada, and Doosan, the corporate parent company, has more than 43,000 employed in its businesses across 38 countries.

“We sell products nationwide and worldwide.We have more than 700 dealers here in North America,” said Mike Fitzgerald, marketing manager, who has been with the company since 1987. “We cover a wide variety of different applications, and it’s changed significantly over the years as to how compact equipment is utilized. What was an extra piece of equipment on a job site 30 to 40 years ago, is now the only power unit that contractors have. Now, they have a wide variety of attachments that get their work

done.When I started, there were less than 10 groups of attachments that we offered. We now have more than 70 groups of attachments that we offer through the company. It’s changed significantly over the years which makes our products that much more beneficial and efficient to the customer that’s using it.”

Bobcat’ssnowremovalattachmentsalone offer a range of snowblowers, blades, pushers and buckets for skid-steer loaders, compact track loaders, mini-track loaders, subcompact and compact tractors, small articulated loaders and compact wheel loaders. It’s this versatility of using multiple attachments and implements on one machine for various functions that has earned Bobcat global fame. Empowering customers to accomplish more in less time using machines that are

built with stronger components that can endure challenging work conditions has been Bobcat’s mantra from day one. The S86 skid-steer loader andT86 compact track loader are just one example of how the company is consistently improving upon its own offerings, enhancing ROI for organizations large and small across the world.

“From the time we do our initial research to getting things put through and into production in a normal process, that’s a few years. We don’t do it overnight, and we put our machines through a rigorous testing regimen,” Fitzgerald said. “We have proving grounds in Arizona where we test machines to make sure that all components stand up to more than what we expect our customers to put them through.”

The Bobcat S86 and T86 loaders bring

additional weight-to-horsepower ratio and greater lifting ability, include Premium Power Performance power management system for improved engine-to-workgroup efficiency, offer better cooling for optimal operation and maximum uptime, and have a roomy cab for operators, with ergonomic controls, innovative displays, and machine interaction and monitoring capabilities — once again, delivering revolutionary solutions addressing customer pain points.

Despite the many obstacles presented by the pandemic over the last two years, including supply-chain issues and labor shortages, the Bobcat team has taken every challenge in stride, adapting to different ways of doing business but continuing to make its mark in the industry.

“The continued labor shortage is going to have to make people more efficient in the way they do business, how they work on their jobs and what they can do. We make it so that the equipment that you’re buying is more efficient and capable,” Fitzgerald said.

On the equipment side, he shared Bobcat had introduced some electric machines, keeping in mind that emissions are a big concern in some areas.

Innovation is an integral part of the Bobcat brand, and the company continues to devise smart solutions when it comes to its products. Using wireless communications for customers to have greater control of their machines and advanced technology features empowering operators to do more are just some ways the company is committed to its ethos. Bobcat is also committed to initiatives outside the organization, focused on community, education and the environment. Efforts have included employees participating in community services, STEM outreach in schools by staff volunteers to inspire students to consider STEM careers and providing equipment for natural disaster relief.

On future plans, Fitzgerald said, “We’re continually adding new products to our product offering, we have people that are researching what our customer wants and needs are, and then we feed that into our research and development groups to move forward. As we say in the business, ‘What was an exciting item yesterday is standard equipment today.’Things have changed significantly over the course of time, and we’re continually developing new products to better meet the needs of our customers, be it the main power units or attachments that will help those power units, with their return on investment, their utilization to better suit their needs and make them a more efficient operation.”

Bobcat Company’s latest offerings to the construction and landscaping arena are the T86 compact track loader and S86 skid-steer loader, setting new standards for efficiency and versatility, along with added control and comfort for the operator.

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Contractors

www.contractorssales.com 121 Karner Road Albany, NY 12212 518-456-1445 • 888-468-5479 1283 Dolsontown Road Middletown, NY 10940 845-956-0222 Chappell

www.chappelltractor.com 454 Route 13 South Milford, NH 03055 603-673-2640 251 Route 125 Brentwood, NH 03833 800-616-5666 391 Loudon Road Concord, NH 03301 800-358-6007

George

800-724-8722

www.Link-BeltMidAtlantic.com Ashland, VA 866-955-6071 Chesapeake, VA 800-342-3248 Frederick, MD 833-546-5235

20 Kinsey Place Staten Island, NY 10303 844-44-ESSCO

Jersey

Farmingdale, NJ 07727

www.chadwick-baross.com 10 Fox Hollow Road Oxford, CT 06478 203-200-8637 67 McGuire Road South Windsor, CT 06074 860-761-0381 15 Katrina Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 978-479-1524 31 James P Murphy Ind. Hwy West Warwick, RI 02893 844-238-7673

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CONNECTICUT

The W.I. Clark Company

Wallingford, CT 203/265-6781

Danbury, CT 203/775-1203 Plainfield, CT 860/546-4808 www.wiclark.com

DELAWARE

JESCO, Inc.

Middletown, DE 302/376-0784

MARYLAND

JESCO, Inc. Baltimore, MD 410/687-1700

Delmar, MD 410/546-1090 Frederick, MD 301/874-5500

District Heights, MD 301/909-7799

Waldorf, MD 301/861-2323

MAINE

United Construction & Forestry

Hermon, ME 207-947-6786 Houlton, ME 207-532-6517 New Canada, ME 207-834-6701

Westbrook, ME 207-773-3777 www.unitedcf.com

MASSACHUSETTS

United Construction & Forestry

North Oxford, MA 508-987-8786

North Billerica, MA 978-667-4345

Plymouth, MA 508-830-9997

NO. Swansea, MA 508-379-9810 Springfield, MA 413-543-5595 www.unitedcf.com

NEW JERSEY

JESCO, Inc.

118 St. Nicholas Ave. South Plainfield, NJ 908/753-8080 800/241-7070

1275 Bloomfield Ave. Fairfield, NJ 973/227-2221 800/321-8080

1790 Route 38 Lumberton, NJ 609/267-2020 888/217-0600

www.jesco.us

NEW YORK

Five Star Equipment, Inc.

60 Paul Rd. Rochester, NY 585/235-3011

1653 NY Route 11 Kirkwood, NY 607/775-2006

284 Ellicott Rd. Orchard Park, NY 716/662-2191

5835 East Taft Road North Syracuse, NY 315/452-4560

JESCO, Inc.

497 Fishkill Avenue Beacon, NY 845/831-1800 800/724-0725

110 East Jefryn Blvd. Deer Park, NY 844-482-0910

NEW YORK

United Construction & Forestry

Clifton Park, NY 518-371-5111 Gouverneur, NY 315-287-0703

NEW HAMPSHIRE

United Construction & Forestry Pembroke, NH 603-225-2769

VERMONT

United Construction & Forestry Springfield, VT 802-885-6840 Williston, VT 802-658-2121 www.unitedcf.com

PENNSYLVANIA

Five Star Equipment, Inc.

1300 East Dunham Dr. Dunmore, PA 570/346-1701

46 Route 97 Waterford, PA 814/796-2663

2585 Lycoming Creek Rd. Williamsport, PA 570/494-4030

www.fivestarequipment.com

Plasterer Equipment Co., Inc.

2550 E. Cumberland St. Lebanon, PA 717/273-2616 800/225-4001

3215 State Rd. Sellersville, PA 215/258-5700 800/523-2209

400 Stoke Park Rd. Bethlehem, PA 610/867-4657 800/587-9790

640 Lowther Rd. Lewisberry, PA 717/938-6568 866/787-0001 www.plasterer.com

JohnDeere.com/Loaders

Cat Global Operator Challenge Finals Set to Be Held During ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023

Trench Run saw all operators use a Cat 315 excavator with Cat Grade with 2D technology to dig a 20-ft. trench.

CHALLENGE from page 16

“We experienced amazing participation in this year’s Challenge,” said Jessica Nunley, global marketing manager of Caterpillar. “From more than 10,000 registrants, 3,500 machine operators competed in the first round at the dealer level, and only 84 of the best operators in the world made it to the regional semifinals.”

Commenting about the challenge, Tony Pennington with Carolina Cat said: “The challenge sends a message to the contractor that they are appreciated. We had a higher number of operators participate during our two-day event this time.”

Two-time Carolina Cat winner, Alfonso Fajardo with Spartan Site Services in North Carolina, added, “More people are hearing about the

Challenge, and there are more competitors this time, so the competition is really tough. The skills of the operators are at a higher level.”

In addition to the overall winners advancing to the finals, the following participants were recognized by Caterpillar with awards.

Eastern Region:

• Second place — Ryan Totton, Gulf Operators, representing Toromont Cat

• Third place — Robert Donnellan, CAC Industries Inc., representing H.O. Penn

• Trench Run winner — John Schiedeck, Schiedeck Construction, representing Holt Cat

• Locked and Loaded winner — Tom Gardocki (Dirt Ninja), New Era Excavation LLC, representing Milton Cat

• Backhoe Bonanza winner — John Schiedeck, Schiedeck Construction, representing Holt Cat

Western Region:

• Second place — Steve Newman, Newman Equipment Rentals, representing Quinn Company

• Third place — David Gruhot, D&G Excavating, representing Ziegler Cat

• Trench Run winner — Ben Dunbar, Windley Contracting LTD., representing Finning Canada

• Locked and Loaded winner — Daniel Ludtke, Elite Dirtwerz, representing Holt of California

• Backhoe Bonanza winner — Steve Newman, Newman Equipment Rentals, representing Quinn Company

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

Ambrose Equipment / Alta Equipment

1401 Hooksett Rd. • Hooksett, NH 03106 603-644-8787

1 Madison Street • Plainville, MA 02762 508-643-0044 www.ambroseequipment.com

Able Tool & Equipment

410 Burnham Street South Windsor, CT 06074 860-289-2020 www.abletool.net

Admar Construction Equipment & Supplies

1950 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Road • Rochester, NY 14623 585-272-9390

7800 Brewerton Road • Cicero, NY 13039 315-433-5000

449 Commerce Rd. • Vestal, NY 13850 607-798-0333

1394 Military Road • Tonawanda, NY 14217 716-873-8000

2390 Rochester Rd. • Canandaigua, NY 14424 585-396-0031

878 Old Albany Shaker Road • Latham, NY 12110 518-690-0750

3001 West 17th Street • Erie, PA 16505 814-833-7761

121 Armstrong Road • Pittston, PA 18640 570-299-5505 www.admarsupply.com

Cap Rents Supply, LLC

18-25 43rd Street Astoria, NY 11105 718-932-4100 • Fax: 718-932-8971 www.caprents.com

Central Equipment Company

P.O. Box 261

45 Dempsey-Greaves Lane • Stillwater, ME 04489 207-827-6193 Fax: 207-827-3774 54 Old Canal Way • Gorham, ME www.centralequipmentco.com

The Backhoe Bonanza station tested operators’ machine mastery with multiple challenges.

Equipment East

61 Silva Lane Dracut, MA 01826 978-454-3320 1474 Route 3A Bow, NH 03304 603-410-5540 www.equipmenteast.com

Gamka Sales Co., Inc.

983 New Durham Rd. Edison, NJ 08817 732-248-1400 Fax: 732-248-1445 www.gamka.com

Link-Belt

5263 Agro Drive, Suite 101 Frederick, MD 21703 301-732-7800 linkbeltma.com

Pump & Power Equipment Corp.

8019 Dorsey Run Rd. Jessup, MD 20794 410-799-1800 Fax: 410-799-1804 www.pumpnpowerequip.com

Diamond Tool

2800 Grays Ferry Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19146 888-879-3426 www.diamondtool.net

Skyview Tractor Repairs, LLC

608 Fairview Road Manheim, PA 17545 717-665-6997 www.skyviewtractor.com

Tri-County Contractors Supply, Inc.

154 Wayside Avenue West Springfield, MA 01089 866-925-0211 • 413-733-5189 www.tricountycontractors.com

6248 Webster Road Cowen, WV 26206 304/226-3299

136 Clifftop Drive Beaver, WV 25813 304/255-1525

Rt. 33 West Norton, WV 26285 304/636-6421

19 Goff Crossing Drive Cross Lanes, WV 25313 304/204-1818

2098 Lillian

8331 Meade Springer Rd. Ashland, KY 41101 606/928-3477 195 Industrial Park Drive Pikeville, KY 41501 606/432-0321 105 Tennis Center Drive Marietta, OH 45750 740/373-5255

2585 Lycoming Creek Rd. Williamsport, PA 17701 570/494-4030

60 Paul Rd. Rochester, NY 14624 585/235-3011

1653 NY Route 11 Kirkwood, NY 13795 607/775-2006

284 Ellicott Rd. Orchard Park, NY 14127 716/662-2191

5835 East Taft Road North Syracuse, NY 13212 315/452-4560

118 St. Nicholas Ave.

South Plainfield, NJ 08070 908/753-8080

1790 Route 38 Lumberton, NJ 08048 609/267-2020

1275 Bloomfield Ave. Fairfield, NJ 07004 973/227-2221

1001 Industrial Dr. Middletown, DE 19709 302/376-0784

8411 Pulaski Hwy. Baltimore, MD 21237 410/687-1700

9060 Ocean Hwy. Delmar, MD 21875 410/546-1090

1525 Tilco Dr. Frederick, MD 21703 301/874-5500 8200 Cryden Way District Heights, MD 20747 301-909-7799

48 Industrial Dr. Waldorf, MD 20602 301-861-2323

497 Fishkill Avenue Beacon, NY 12508 845/831-1800

110 East Jefryn Blvd. Deer Park, NY 11729 844/482-0910

A Montano Co., Inc. www.amontanoco.com

571 Route 212 • Saugerties, NY 12477 845.247.0206

Modern Group Ltd. www.moderngroup.com 2501 Durham Rd. • Bristol, PA 19007 800.866.3376

Allentown, PA 18106 610.398.1101 York, PA 17406 800.866.3376

All Island Equipment www.allislandequipment.com 39 Jersey St. • West Babylon, NY 11704 631.643.2605

Edison, NJ 08837 800.866.3376

Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604 201.288.1441

Butler Equipment www.butlerequip.com 631 New Park Avenue • West Hartford, CT 06110 860.233.5439

Chappell Tractor www.chappelltractor.com 454 Route 13 South • Milford, NH 03055 603.673.2640 251 Route 125 • Brentwood, NH 03833 800.616.5666

391 Loudon Road • Concord, NH 03301 800.358.6007

Quality Fleet Service, Inc. www.qualityfleetservice.com 548 New Ludlow Road • South Hadley, MA 01075 413.213.0632

Seaview Equipment LLC www.seaviewequipment.com 640 Crescent Ave. • Bridgeport, CT 06608 203.330.0130

TB Equipment & Rental www.tbequipment.net 892 Odlin Rd. • Bangor, ME 04401 207.262.0014

George & Swede Sales & Service www.georgeandswede.com 7155 Big Tree Rd. Pavilion (Buffalo/Rochester), NY 14525 585.584.3425

Highway Equipment Company www.highway-equipment.com

22035 Perry Highway • Zelienople (Pittsburgh), PA 724.452.7800 Dubois, PA 15801 814.371.3600

Tracey Road Equipment, Inc. www.traceyroad.com

6803 Manlius Center Rd. • East Syracuse, NY 13057 315.437.1471 • 800.872.2390

Adams Center, NY 315.788.0200 • 888.335.0200 Albany, NY 518.438.1100 • 866.740.8853 Kirkwood, NY 607.775.5010 • 800.370.9488

Queensbury, NY 518.793.9688 • 800.872.2390

Utica, NY 315.765.8746 • 800.872.2390

Lorusso Heavy Equipment, LLC www.lhequip.com 160 Elm St. • Walpole, MA 02801 508.660.7600

Shafer Equipment, LLC www.shaferequipmentwv.com 141 Campbell’s Creek Drive • Charleston, WV 25306 304.548.4300

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ExpertsExpect‘Contech’toBeMoreAffordableOverTime

With construction industry labor shortages, new technology, such as a GPS-powered pile-driving system, unmanned drones and robotic wearables, are helping firms keep up with mounting workloads.

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Repetitive Robots

Roe notes that robotics are visible in other construction applications including monitoring of field conditions in areas too dangerous for humans to navigate.

“Spot, a four-legged robot from Boston Dynamics has been used to gather site data and monitor field conditions,” he said.

Construction Robotics offers Semi-Automated Mason (SAM) for bricklaying and Material Unit Lift Enhancer (MULE) to handle heavy material on construction sites.

Husqvarna and Waste Robotics, among other manufacturers, offer a variety of robotic demolition equipment, noted Roe.

ULC Technologies has developed RRES, a robotic roadworks and excavation system that automates inspection and repair of underground utility pipelines and facilities.

Black & Veatch also is partnering with Honda on equipment capable of performing multiple applications, including moving materials, water and supplies to pre-set destinations.

“The team tested the prototype Honda autonomous work vehicle [AWV] at a construction site in New Mexico,” said Roe.

Technology to tackle construction tasks such as painting, drywall finishing and rebar-tying are in various stages of deployment, he said.

Challenges to Integration

The challenge to widespread integration of robotics in construction is that many of the firms potentially benefiting are smaller trade and specialty contractors.

“That’s a big ask for a small firm when most of the machines are still relatively new and untried,” said Rob Leicht, a Penn State University associate professor.

He qualified that comment, adding that robots could become more affordable as they become more common.

Leicht believes improvements in transmitting design information to construction also are necessary to move forward with adoption.

“We still work off a very paper-based orientation,” he said. “It’s getting better, but it’s far from settled into a digital

Others believe the construction industry is inventive enough to adapt to emerging technologies.

Jim Swanski, director of construction digital transformation of engineering firm Burns & McDonnell, is in this camp.

The pandemic, marked by increased social distancing and reduced travel, blew up demand for the jobsite transformation. As a result, advanced technology involving processes like automation and artificial intelligence (AI) are taking longer to adopt, blogged Swanski.

“Technology can help make the workplace safer, improve productivity, enhance collaboration and make operations more efficient,” he said. “So, to not fully embrace it where it makes sense seems foolhardy and can make companies less competitive.”

He believes the adoption of Contech — construction technology used for work done in the construction industry — is one way to remain highly competitive.

“Our business is changing,” said Scott Hendrickson, associate technology and innovation consultant of Burns & McDonnell. “We must do more with less. It’s critical to move faster and simplify processes, allowing people in the field to work smarter and stay safe.”

Technology gives skilled laborers working on sites new opportunities for engagement, he continued.

It “allows them to broaden and upgrade their skills, making them more valuable to employers, clients and the global economy.”

Path to Automation

Contech is evolving along two paths: the digital experience for project management collaboration tools and the physical tools and equipment used on site.

The first path, project management collaboration, requires applications and software tools that offer value engineering, scheduling, cost-estimates and bid features.

But more frequently these days, are platforms that merge 3D models with schedule timelines for constructability, construction schedules, sequencing and logistics. All of this before a construction crew ever sets foot on the job site.And, as time goes on, these platforms are getting more sophisticated, said Swanski.

Where the jobsite tools and equipment are concerned, it’s all about making tasks safer and more efficient. Technology along this path includes wearables, robotics, remote-controlled equipment and machines that use some form of AI.

Swanski believes that reality capture technologies, such as unmanned aerial vehicles or 3D scanners, are showing real promise. Equipment with the capability to capture and create digital representations of the physical assets of a construction site are currently booming.

“Firms are flying drones over project sites and creating point-cloud images or utilizing laser scanners to create digital twins of actual assets,” said Swanski. “Technology also exists that enables drones to fly over a 5,000-acre site and in minutes create a progress report on how much work has been done and what’s left to do.”

Skid steers are being programmed to pick up and move materials automatically, and backhoes are being programmed to dig trenches and perform other tasks, he said.

Avariety of field solutions are available that focus on safety and involve onsite monitoring.

Wearables technology can keep workers safe, check for site risks and monitor productivity while respecting worker privacy.

The technology uses integrated sensors and wireless network technology to provide an in-depth understanding of onsite activity, said Swanski.

Applications that monitor employee vital signs also are being utilized in the field to confirm they are not overexerting themselves to a dangerous level.

“There is a lot going on in terms of technology, and the truth is, all organizations struggle with how and when to adopt it,” Hendrickson said. “Incorporating advanced tech into workflows takes careful planning and thoughtful consideration about where the greatest client benefits can be realized.”

Swanski, who agrees, said, “While the investments in contech are exciting, we can’t lose sight of the impacts to our customers and to our people.”

He sees that “on the customer value side, organizations are increasingly adopting generative design to reduce the cost and weight of materials, while speeding up the design optimization process.”

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WANTED (US): HITACHI EXCAVATORS, MODELS EX 400 AND EX 450.

EMAIL: AHMED@IUKANDCO.COM ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (MI): WACKER NEUSON WL30 WHEEL LOADERS - LOOKING FOR ANY WHEEL LOADERS IN MICHIGAN UNDER 10,000 POUNDS AND LESS THAN $15,000.

EMAIL: CRAIGBERENS944@GMAIL.COM PHONE: 616-813-3642 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): LOOKING FOR MULITIPLE UNITS OF CATERPILLAR D7G CRAWLER DOZERS IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION.

EMAIL: ILYAS.MTCPK@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923322489350 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): USED CAT MOTOR GRADERS: CAT 140G, 12G, AND 14G. IF AVAILABLE, PLEASE LET US KNOW. THANKS.

EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923003695360 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): HITACHI EXCAVATORS – NEED TO PURCHASE HITACHI EXCAVATOR EX-400, EX-450, AND EX 270. IF ANY OF THEM AVAILABLE DO LET ME KNOW. THANKS IN ADVANCE.

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

WANTED (US): HITACHI ZX200-E EXCAVATOR. EMAIL: IUKANDCO@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923331234598 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 926E WHEEL LOADERS; LOOKING TO BUY CAT 936, 926 & 916. IF ANY OF THEM AVAILABLE, PLEASE DO LET ME KNOW. THANKS.

EMAIL: EDDIE.SIDDIQUI3@GMAIL.COM ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): ALL MODELS WACKER NEUSON WHEEL LOADERS. INTERESTED IN WHEEL LOADERS UNDER 10,000 POUNDS. PREFER IN MICHIGAN OR GREAT LAKES AREA.

EMAIL: CRAIGBERENS944@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 6I6-813-3642 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED: INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER T4 CRAWLER TRACK CHAINS. NEED A GOOD SET OF TRACK CHAINS TO COMPLETE A 1960 IH T4 RESTORATION. THE SAME STYLE OF CHAINS WEAS USED ON IH T4, T5, TD5, T340 & TD340 CRAWLERS. THEY HAVE A 6.00 PITCH. I CAN SUPPLY ORIGINAL PART NUMBERS. THANKS FOR ANY ASSISTANCE.

EMAIL: FARMBOYKJ@HOTMAIL.COM ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (AL): LOOKING TO PURCHASE CAT WHEEL LOADER 936, 950B, 966F AND 980F FOR OUR INVENTORY. IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THEM ARE AVAILABLE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW THANKS.

EMAIL: AHMED@IUKANDCO.COM; PHONE: +923003695360

WANTED: CATERPILLAR M320 EXCAVATOR. LOOKING FOR A MOBILE EXCAVATOR CATERPILLAR M320DSINGLE BOOM, IN WORKING CONDITION, FOR IMMEDIATE PURCHASE. PLEASE SEND ALL INFO AND PRICE.

EMAIL: RENATO.NASCIMENTO@ ELEBBRE.COM; PHONE: +5511994602266 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR CAT D10N / D10R CRAWLER DOZER. EMAIL: USEDEQUIPMENTSOURCING@ GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 281-694-5478 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): LOOKING FOR EITHER A USED, OR NEW GRAPPLE BUCKET, DEMOLITION BUCKET, FORKS WITH GRAPPLE, OR A STANDARD GP BUCKET TO FIT A NEW 2022 CAT 980-14A (OLD MODEL = 980-M) RUBBER TIRED WHEEL LOADER. IT CAN EITHER BE "DIRECT PIN" OR TO FIT A FUSION COUPLER. OUR NEED IS IMMEDIATE.

EMAIL:BSCHAAB@AMERICANDND.COM PHONE: 716-984-7566 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): HITACHI EX400 EXCAVATOR – LOOKING FOR A USED HITACHI EXCAVATOR EX-400 & EX 450 TO PURCHASE ASAP. (RUNNING OR NON-RUNNING MACHINES). EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

WANTED (TX): JOHN DEERE WHEEL LOADERS – LOOKING FOR A JOHN DEERE 544K & 644K TO PURCHASE ASAP WITH HOURS 5000 OR LESS. EMAIL: NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS @GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 281-694-5478

\WANTED (WORLDWIDE): DOOSAN DX480 EXCAVATORS - WANTED TO BUY USED DOOSAN EXCAVATORS DX480 - DX520 4000-5000HRS. EMAIL: AMERICAUSEDEQUIPMENT@ GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +1-657-236-7399 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): HITACHI EX220 EXCAVATORS – WANT TO BUY USED HITACHI EXCAVATORS EX-220, EX-270, EX-400, AND EX450, ANY CONDITION. EMAIL: EDDIE.SIDDIQUI3@GMAIL.COM ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): HITACHI EX450 EXCAVATORS - LOOKING TO BUY OLD USED HITACHI EX 450 EXCAVATORS. EMAIL: IKRAMKHAN@IUKANDCO.COM; PHONE: +923331234598 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): HITACHI EX450 EXCAVATORS - NEED TO BUY HITACHI, JOHN DEERE, KOMATSU 300, 400, AND 450 SIZES EXCAVATORS. OFFER ME RUNNING OR NON-RUNNING EXCAVATORS.

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

WANTED (US): LOOKING TO BUY HITACHI EXCAVATORS EX330LC-5, EX450LC-5, EX400LC AND JOHN DEERE 495D, 595D.

EMAIL: INFO@IUKANDCO.COM; PHONE: +923331234598 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): KUBOTA B7300HSD TRACTOR WITH 60 INCH MOWER DECK.

EMAIL: PRONCALLO@AOL.COM; PHONE: 845-225-7504

WANTED (US): ACS INDUSTRIES –BUCKETS, ALL MODELS EMAIL: BEBOMOR2003@YAHOO.COM

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): KOMATSU WA30-2 WHEEL LOADER - LOOKING TO BUY A REAR AXLE FOR A KOMATSU WA30-2. IF YOU HAVE A REAR AXLE PLEASE CONTACT ME @ 6I6/8I3/3642. ALSO INTERESTED IN BUYING COMPLETE RUNNING KOMATSU LOADERS WA40 OR SMALLER.

EMAIL:CRAIGBERENS944@GMAIL.COM PHONE: 6I6-813-3642

WANTED (US): HITACHI EXCAVATORS, ALL MODELS - LOOKING TO BUY HITACHI EXCAVATORS EX270LC, EX330LC-5, EX450LC-5, EX400LC AND JOHN DEERE 495D, 595D. EMAIL: NAQIB_KHANINTRCO@HOTMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923332316587 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR 140G MOTOR GRADERS – CAT USED MOTOR GRADER 140G AND 140H FOR OWN STOCK. EMAIL: EDDIE.SIDDIQUI3@GMAIL.COM ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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

EMAIL: NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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

WANTED (US): EZ SCREEN 1200XLS SCREENING – ANYTHING THAT WOULD BE LIKE A 1200 OR1200 XLS. EMAIL: MAIERLANDSCAPING@GMAIL.COM

WANTED

EQUIPMENT LOGGING AGGREGATE TRUCKS IN THE USA

EMAIL:EQUIPMENTPRO22@GMAIL.COM PHONE: 570-423-7631

WANTED (US): WACKER NEUSON WL30 WHEEL LOADERS - LOOKING FOR RUNNING WACKER NEUSON WL30 WHEEL LOADER.

EMAIL: CRAIGBERENS944@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 616/8I3/3642

MANUFACTURER: MEC 3391RT AERIAL LIFT - CONTROL BOX FOR A MEC 3391RT YEAR 2000 PART NO. 20783. DOUBLE FUEL GAS/PROPANE. NO OUTRIGGER.

EMAIL: TAVAKE08@ICLOUD.COM; PHONE: 415-748-8079 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR WHEEL LOADERS, ALL MODELS - NEED CATERPILLAR WHEEL LOADERS 950B, 950E, 966F, 966FII, 980F AND CATERPILAR MOTOR GRADERS 140G.

EMAIL: NAQIB_KHAN73@YAHOO.COM; PHONE: +923333298751 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED:

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 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR MOTOR GRADERS, ALL MODELSLOOKING TO BUY USED CAT MOTOR GRADERS 140G,12G/H, 14G/H, 140H AND 14M. PLEASE SEND ME A PICTURE WITH DETAIL ANDASKING PRICE. EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

WANTED (US): INTERNATIONAL MODEL FUEL / LUBE TRUCKS, ALL MODELS. LOOKING FOR 1 OR 2 FUEL TRUCKS. THEY WOULD NEED TO BE:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION -DECENT MILES, ENGINE HOURS -PREFERABLY MULTIPLE COMPARTMENTS -PREFERABLY INTERNATIONAL, BUT NOT A MUST -NO DPF, OR MAXXFORCE ENGINES. MAXIMUM $40,000 EMAIL: MANAGER@ COMMERCIALFLEETSUPPLY.COM; PHONE: 347-489-4474

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 950B WHEEL LOADERS - LOOKING TO BUY CAT WHEEL LOADERS 950B, 950E, 966E, 966F, 966F II, 970F, 980F. EMAIL: NAQIB_KHAN73@YAHOO.COM PHONE: +923333298751 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR EXCAVATORS, ALL MODELS; LOOKING FOR SEVERAL CAT 330DL, 336DL, 336EL EXCAVATORS UNDER 10,000 HOURS AND WHOLESALE PRICED. EMAIL: LJEQUIPMENT3@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 1-3309873508 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): ALL MODELS KOMATSU WHEEL LOADERS - WE NEED TO BUY KOMATSU WHEEL LOADER WA600-3, WA-600-6, WA-30, WA-40, WA 50. IF YOU HAVE AVAILABLE, PLEASE LET US KNOW.

EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR 972H WHEEL LOADER.

EMAIL: PONTO2002EG@YAHOO.COM ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (NE): ALL MODELS ATLAS COPCO BREAKERS / HAMMERS.

EMAIL: JAKE.SMITH41@YAHOO.COM; PHONE: 402-350-3280 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

CATERPIL-

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR WHEEL LOADERS, ALL MODELS. WE NEED TO BUY CAT USED WHEEL LOADER 916,926,936,950B/E,966E/D/F, 970F, 980C,980F ALSO CAT MOTOR GRADERS 140G,12G/H, 14G/H, 140H, AND 14M. EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

WANTED (US): ALL MODELS WAIN ROY BUCKETS - LOOKING FOR 24", 30" OR 36" BACKHOE BUCKETS. I HAVE A CATERPILLAR 420D EQUIPPED WITH THE ONE PIN CATERPILLAR QUICK EXCHANGE SYSTEM. CATERPILLAR, WAIN-ROY OR SIMILAR BUCKETS WOULD BE FINE. THE CLOSER TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, THE BETTER, BUCKET WILL NEED TO BE SHIPPED. PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND PRICES. THANKS IN ADVANCE.

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

EMAIL: FJS-1@ATT.NET PHONE: 724-535-7722

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): HITACHI EX450 LC-5 EXCAVATORS. WE ARE LOOKING FOR USED HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINES. PLEASE OFFER US FOLLOWING MENTION MACHINES & EMAIL US DETAILS WITH PICTURES CATERPILLAR MOTOR GRADERS 140G CATERPILLAR WHEEL LOADERS 950B, 950E, 966E, 966F, 966FII, 970F, 980F HITACHI EXCAVATORS EX200, EX200LC, EX270LC, EX400, EX400LC, EX300LC, EX330LC-5, EX450LC-5, EX400-5, EX60WD, EX100WD. JOHN DEERE 495D, 595D. EMAIL: NAQIB_KHANINTRCO@ HOTMAIL.COM PHONE: +923332316587

EMAIL: TWOPETIES@AOL.COM; PHONE: 239-440-4254

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): ALL MODELS HITACHI EXCAVATORS - LOOKING TO BUY HITACHI EXCAVATOR EX200, EX200LC, EX270LC, EX330LC-5, EX400LC, EX450LC-5. OFFER AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT AND GOOD PRICE. EMAIL: ELROYFITZGERALDSALES@ GMAIL.COM

MIKE@3MEQUIPMENT.COM; PHONE: 240-910-0877

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ï Online January 17 - 31, 2023

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ï Dallas, TX Wed., January 25, 2023

For: Semi Retirement of One of TX Finest Construction Companies ï Queretaro, MEX

Fri., January 27, 2023

For: Late Model Construction Equipment & more ï Columbus, OH Sat., January 28, 2023

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ï Orlando, FL

February 20 - 24, 2023

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ï Online Fri., January 27, 2023

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ï Online Fri., February 24, 2023

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ï Online January 24, 2023

ï Online January 31, 2023

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ï Online January 18, 2023

ï Online January 25, 2023

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ï Live Virtual Thurs., January 26, 2023

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ï Virtual Live Wed., February 15, 2023

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ï Ladson, SC Thurs., January 19, 2023

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ï Online Thurs., January 19, 2023

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ï Online Wed., January 18, 2023

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ï Ravenel, SC Wed., January 18, 2023

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ï Online

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ï Robersonville, NC Thurs., January 26, 2023

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ï Online Only Tues., January 31, 2023

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ï Online Only Tues., February 7, 2023

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ï Wooster, OH Sat., March 4, 2023

For: 29th Annual Hillsdale FFAAlumni Equipment Auction

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ï Online Wed., January 25, 2023

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ï Timed Online January 20 – 25, 2023

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ï Online

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For: Packard Excavating, Inc.

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ï Online Thurs., January 26, 2023

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ï Marysville, WA February 2 - 9, 2023

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ï Online RangerBid.com Tues., February 21, 2023

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ï Dorr, MI

Ends March 9, 2023

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ï Lake Elsinore, CA Sat., January 21, 2023

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ï Virtual Online Sat., February 11, 2023

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ï Kissimmee, FL February 16 - 18, 2023

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1. LIVE: Wednesday, January 25: DALLAS, TEXAS: Semi Retirement of One of Texas' Finest Construction Companies. EARLY HIGHLIGHTS: Primarily Cat Equipment. (2)Cat D400, (3)Cat 365CL, Cat 345D, (3)Cat 345CL, (3)Cat 336DL, (3)Cat 320DRR, Cat 320CLV, Cat CS533E, Cat CP433E, (4)Takeuchi Excavators, (10)Bobcat and (1)Takeuchi Skid Steers, (3)Broce Sweepers, IR 1600CFM,Atlas Copco 750CFM, (2)Multiquip Generators and more.

2. LIVE: Friday, January 27: QUERETARO, MEXICO: Late Model Cat, Case, John Deere, Volvo Construction Equipment, Aerial Lifts, Forklifts, Trucks and Trailers, Large Quantity Attachments & Support Equipment.

3. LIVE: Saturday, January 28: COLUMBUS (Delaware), OHIO: Large Cat, John Deere Construction &Agricultural Equipment Auction. Construction Equipment, Ag Tractors, Aerial Lifts, Forklifts, Trucks & Trailers. HIGHLIGHTS: (12) John Deere Lease Returns of 125HP- 300HPAgricultural Tractors.

4. TIMED: Closes - Tuesday, January 31, Opens - Tuesday, January 17: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: PART 1. Very Large Rental Return Auction. Several Hundred Late Model Units, Large QuantityofBoomsJLG1250,JLG1200,JLG800,GenieS125,Doosan HP1600,AtlasCopco1600,AtlasCopco750CFM,AtlasCopco185CFM, Sullivan 900CFM, Broderson IC80 Cranes, Large Quantity Magnum Light Plants, Large Quantity Skyjack & JLG Scissor Lifts, Laymor Sweepers,LargeQuantityCoolZoneCoolers,UtilityVehiclesandMore.

5. TIMED: Closes - Thursday, February 2, Opens - Thursday, January19: HOUSTON, TEXAS: PART2.VeryLargeRentalReturn Auction. Several Hundred Late Model units, Large Quantity of Booms JLG 1250, JLG 1200, JLG 800, Genie S125, Doosan HP1600, Atlas Copco 1600, Atlas Copco 750CFM, Atlas Copco 185CFM, Sullivan 900CFM, Broderson IC80 Cranes, Large Quantity Magnum Light Plants,LargeQuantitySkyjack&JLGScissorLifts,LaymorSweepers, Large Quantity Cool Zone Coolers, Utility Vehicles and More.

6-15. LIVE: Saturday, February 4 to Monday, February 13: BUSHNELL, FLORIDA: 30thAnnual10-DayRentalReturnAuction. The Greatest Construction Equipment, Aerial Lifts, Trucks, Trailers, Attachments,SupportEquipmentonPlanetEarth-TheBestoftheBest.

16. TIMED: Closes - Friday, February 24, Opens - Friday, February 10: RICHMOND, VIRGINIA: Job Completion. Large Mack & Peterbilt Truck Tractors, Dump Trailers, Walking Floor Trailers, Van Trailers. Everything here is in various condition.

17. LIVE: Saturday, February 25: BUFFALO, NEW YORK: Retirement Auction. Very Special 1-Owner Well- Maintained Construction Equipment & Support Equipment.

18. LIVE: Thursday, March 16: LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Very LargeRentalFleetAuction(sametimeasConExpo)attheMainAhern Yard. Sale Consists of Cranes, Boom Trucks, Aerials, Forklifts, All Types of Construction Equipment, Excavators, Articulated Haul Trucks, Crawler Tractors, Rubber Tired Loaders, Loader Backhoes, Skid Steers, All Types of Utility Equipment, Air Compressors, Welders, Light Plants, Generators, Trucks and Trailers.

19. LIVE: Saturday, March 18: CENTRAL NEW JERSEY: Very Large Auction Consolidation of Trucks of all Kinds, Construction Equipment,RolloffContainers,SupportEquipment,MilitaryVehicles.

20. LIVE: Saturday, March 25: MIDDLETOWN, NEW YORK: Late Model Cat, John Deere, Case, Bomag Construction and Snow Equipment, Dump Trucks, Truck Tractors, Equipment Trailers, Attachments and Support.

21. LIVE: Friday, March 31: SARDIS, OHIO: Very Large Job Completion of 2-Year Job. HIGHLIGHTS: All Late Model Cat & Komatsu Articulated Haul Trucks, Mack Triaxle Dump Trucks and Truck Tractors, Hydraulic Excavators, Crawler Tractors, Aerial Lifts, Forklifts, Skid Steers.

22,23,24. LIVE: Thursday, Friday & Saturday,April 13,April 14, April 15: 3-DAYANNUALATLANTIC CITY CONTRACTORS

AUCTION: Only the Best Construction Equipment, Aerial Lifts, Forklifts, Utility Equipment, All Kinds of Truck Tractors, Dump Trucks, Various Trucks, Trailers, Large Quantity Support and Accessories.

25. LIVE: Friday, April 28: NEW ENGLAND: Something Extra Special. Construction Equipment, Hydraulic Excavators, Vibratory Rollers, Aerial Lifts, Forklifts, Skid Steers, Rubber Tired Loaders, TruckTractors,ArticulatedHaulTrucks,EquipmentTrailersandmore.

26. LIVE: Saturday,April29: ALBANY, NEWYORK: MajorJob Completion. Primarily Cat, Komatsu, John Deere,Volvo Earthmoving Equipment, Attachments, Dump Trucks, Truck Tractors, All Types of Trailers.

NEW DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED

27. TORONTO, CANADA: Late Model Rentals of Agricultural Equipment, Construction Equipment, Attachments, Tools, Support, Various Trucks and Trailers.

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RACINE, WISCONSIN: JobCompletionAuctionofLateModel Construction, Aggregate, Utility Equipment, Truck Tractors, Dump Trucks, Service & PickupTrucks,Trailers,Attachments and Support.

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS: Construction Equipment, Aerial Lifts, Forklifts, Truck Tractors, Dump Trucks, Pickups,All Types of Trailers (Equipment & Van),Attachments and Support.

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ATTLEBORO, MASSACHUSETTS: Large Quantity Late Model Trucks: Pickups, Service, Bucket & Derrick, Construction Equipment,Aerials and Forklifts.

31.

PARKERSBURG, WESTVIRGINIA: VeryLarge,LateModel Construction & Utility Equipment Auction. Construction & Utility Equipment,Accessories, Trucks, Trailers from Dirt Job Completion.

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HOUSTON, TEXAS: Very Late Model Rental Fleet Construction & Utility Equipment Auction. Aerial Lifts, Forklifts, Air Compressors,Welders, Light Plants, Utility Carts, Pickups,Trailers.

ManufacturersFeelSupplyChainCrunch,WorkerShortages

A new survey of more than 150 equipment manufacturing companies released Dec. 14 by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) warns that U.S. equipment manufacturers continue to face supply chain issues and a persistent labor shortage nearly three years after the onset of the pandemic.

AEM surveyed 179 equipment manufacturing executives on the causes of supply chain disruptions and bottlenecks, and the impact it has on production, lead times and profit margins. The survey also asked about availability of components and optimal inventory levels, and queried executives about solutions to address these supply chain challenges.

Nearly all respondents (98 percent) still face supply chain issues, with more than half of respondents (58 percent) experiencing continuously worsening supply chain conditions.The two driving factors of current supply chain disruptions are workforce shortages and access to intermediate components for production.

“Far too many equipment manufacturers still feel the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and supply chain disruptions on operations, lead times on components, labor force participation, and financial performance,” said Kip Eideberg,AEM’s senior vice

president of government and Industry relations. “The impact of this supply chain crunch is only worsened by nation-wide workforce shortages seen across country, which is particularly noticeable on our shop floors.”

“AEM continues to survey our member company executives to better understand how they are impacted by continued high inflation, strained supply chains, and global instability, and to provide elected officials with the data points they need to move legislation that will revitalize U.S. manufacturing and bolster U.S. global competitiveness,” Eideberg continued.

“Republicans and Democrats can take immediate action by extending R&D

dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry construction industries. The event features indoor and outdoor exhibits, product demonstrations and competitions, and educational programs.

Part knowledge, part equipment, part connections – World of Concrete is 100% of what you need to keep grinding it out through disruptions to the supply chain, safety and beyond. Get your hands on advanced technology and machinery, access the newest training and techniques in concrete and masonry, and build momentum for another unstoppable year.

World of Concrete has been serving the global concrete and masonry industries for 49 years. We connect and educate buyers and sellers through live and digital events throughout the year.

expensing, enacting meaningful permitting reform, removing tariffs on a range of critical components, and reaching a bipartisan agreement on the debt ceiling.”

AEM conducted this survey in October 2022. Executives from 179 equipment manufacturing companies completed the survey, including 112 original equipment manufacturers and 56 component manufacturers.

The survey’s key findings include:

• Nearly all respondents (98 percent) are still facing supply chain issues.

• Six-in-ten equipment manufacturers are experiencing continuously worsening supply chain conditions.

• The two driving factors of the disruption are workforce shortages and access to intermediate components for production.

• Six-in-10 equipment manufacturers are still having issues in workforce recruitment and retention.

• Year to date, equipment manufacturers are seeing an average of 12 percent production loss, and are forecasting a slightly lower, but still significant production loss of 8.2 percent in 2023. This production loss is especially critical when many equipment manufacturers are fully sold out for 2023.

• Year to date, equipment manufacturers are seeing an average of 8.6 percent profit margin loss and are forecasting a 6.4 percent

Drainage Supplies, Engineering Consulting, Environmental Support, Erosion Control Products, Waste Management Products, Rental Equipment, Insurance, Laser/GPS, Safety

For more information on the 2023 Illinois LICA Annual Trade Show, contact Illinois Land Improvement Contractors Association, Inc., 112 Exchange Street, Suite 2, Galva, IL 61434. Telephone: 309/932-1230. Fax: 309/932-1231. Website: www.illica.net.

NATIONAL PAVEMENT EXPO 2023 AND CONFERENCE

DATE: January 25 – 27, 2023

profit margin loss in 2023.

• Lead times continue to be an obstacle. While lead times understandably increased during the pandemic, they have only continued to grow as things stabilized, jumping from an average of 2 (2.42) months in 2019, to 7 months (6.92) in 2022.

• Due to this supply chain crunch, certain parts remain difficult to acquire. In the agriculture sector, the most sought-after component are tracks (and their included components); only 27 percent of inventory is available of that component which the manufacturer would deem optimal for their manufacturing operations. In both agriculture and construction sectors, its semiconductors and chips, with an average of 44 percent optimal inventory available across both sectors.

• There is no single solution to ongoing supply chain disruptions.

•Equipment manufacturers of all sizes continue to utilize a multitude of responses to try and overcome ongoing supply chain disruptions. Responses include increasing inventory and supplier base, more vertical integration of supply chains, certifying alternative suppliers and focusing more attention on supply chain reliability over price.

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

MAA, 2937 Atrium Drive, Suite 201, Okemos, MI 48864. Phone: 517/381-1732.

Underground Construction Technology International Conference & Exhibition

Dates: Tuesday, February 7, 2023 - Thursday, February 9, 2023

Place:Orange County Convention Center 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL

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.

• Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Forum (https://www.agc.org/learn/education-training/events/mental-healthsuicide-prevention-forum-0)

Date: Thursday, January 19, 2023 - 2:45 PM

ONLINE, VIRTUAL Safety and Health

• AGC EDGE Construction Supervision Fundamentals (https://training.agc.org/course/vcsf230102/)

Date: Monday, January 23, 2023 – 9:00 AM

ONLINE, VIRTUAL

Training/Professional Development

• Virtual Construction Project Manager Course (https://www.pmc.agc.org/)

Date: Thursday, January 26, 2023 – 12:00 PM

ONLINE, VIRTUAL

Training/Professional Development

• Surety Bonding & Risk Management Conference (https://risk.agc.org/)

Date: Monday, January 30, 2023 – 12:00 PM

Bonita Springs, Florida

For further information, contact AGC: Phone: 703/548-3118 Email: info@agc.org

WORLD OF CONCRETE (WOC)

Exhibits: January 17 – 19, 2023

Education:January 16 – 19, 2023

Place:Las Vegas Convention Center 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Description: World of Concrete is an annual trade show and conference

Other shows may talk a big game, but only World of Concrete speaks concrete and masonry. We know that a solid foundation is not just part of the structures you build. It is also the key to a more profitable business. That is why you will find everything you need to strengthen your operation here, from new products, innovative solutions, and new technologies to help you capitalize on emerging opportunities.

Exhibits:

Original equipment manufacturers from around the world and exclusive U.S. distributors of equipment, tools, products and services for the commercial construction, concrete, and masonry industries. WOC attracts approximately 1,500 exhibiting companies and occupies more than 700,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor exhibit space.

Who Attends WOC?

More than 60,000 industry professionals from all around the world, representing all segments of the construction industry.

NOW OPEN! Register for WOC 2023 today and save!

(https://www.worldofconcrete.com/en/events1.html)

ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS (AGC)

2023 AGC Safety & Health Conference

DATE: January 18 – 20, 2023

PLACE:New Orleans, LA

Conference The AGC Construction Safety & Health Conference has something for everyone – from emerging to experienced safety and health professionals. Do not miss this opportunity to gather, connect and collaborate with other thought leaders in the industry.

Who Attends: Corporate, regional and project safety and health staff representing construction firms of all sizes that perform various types of construction work. Organizations that offer safety and health services and supplies to the construction industry.

For more information on this conference: Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), 2300 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22201 Phone: 703/548-3118

Illinois

Land Improvement Contractors Association, Inc. (ILICA)

Land Improvement Contractors Association Invites Public to Trade Show

ILLINOIS LICA’s ANNUAL TRADE SHOW

Dates/Times:Friday, January 20, 2023 (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM) Saturday, January 21, 2023 (8:00 AM – 11:00 AM)

Place:Isle Casino Hotel, Bettendorf, IA The 2023 Illinois LICA Annual Trade Show will include: Heavy Equipment,

PLACE:Charlotte Convention Center 501 S. College Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

Description: The National Pavement Expo Conference provides education in leadership and other sessions on management, paving, sealcoating, and other aspects of the industry. For more information contact Customer Service Toll Free: 864/342-6317.

NATIONAL ASPHALT PAVEMENT ASSOCIATION (NAPA) 2023 Annual Meeting

Date:Sunday, February 5, 2023 – Wednesday, February 8, 2023 Address:Loews Miami Beach Hotel 1601 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139 (USA) Description: Educate, Network, and Socialize. NAPA organizes meetings and events in the asphalt industry. These events attract individuals from across the industry: contractors, DOT personnel, construction managers, environmental managers, engineers, designers, estimators, business executives, upper management, young professionals, vendors and more. The NAPA Annual Meeting will give you the latest tools and insights to help you reach your goals in the asphalt pavement industry. General sessions, workshops, committee meetings, and invaluable industry networking make NAPA’s ANNUAL MEETING where the industry gathers to set its future. Website: https://www.asphaltpavement.org/programs/napa-events

For more information on the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) Annual Meeting contact National Asphalt Pavement Association, 6406 Ivy Lane, Suite 350, Greenbelt, MD 20770-1441 (USA). Phone: 301/731-4748; Toll Free: 888/468-6499; Fax: 301/731-4621

MICHIGAN AGGREGATES ASSOCIATION (MAA)

2023 MAA Annual Conference

Date:Tuesday, February 7, 2023 – Thursday, February 9, 2023

Address:Firekeepers Casino & Hotel 11177 E. Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49014

Description: The Michigan Aggregates Association is Michigan’s leading voice and advocate for the aggregates industry. Our members who represent stone, sand, gravel, recycled products, and slag producers along with the equipment manufacturers and service providers are responsible for the production and delivery of essential raw materials used in our homes, buildings, roads, bridges and public works projects. The MAA provides unity among our members for a variety of daily operations and promotes high and ethical business standards that are both environmentally sound and safe. Our members work with local communities and various youth groups to inform them about the many uses and benefits provided by this natural resource.

For more information, contact:

Underground Construction Technology International Conference & Exhibition (UCT) is taking your conference to sunny Orlando, Florida, February 7 -9, 2023. UCT will be at the Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL. It’s just 11 miles from the Orlando International Airport (MCO). The convention center has easy walkability to the headquarters hotel, restaurants and entertainment. And Orlando is easy to get to from anywhere! Known for being the first major business event of the year for the underground utility infrastructure industry, UCT is comprehensive, covering both trenchless and open-cut technologies for new installation and rehabilitation of the underground utility pipe system. Why is this important? UCT is the only conference where you will receive a well-rounded look at the equipment, products, technologies, and services needed for maintaining underground utility conduits, not simply one technology. There’s a program track or session for just about everyone. Learn about latest equipment and technologies available to maintain the underground utility infrastructure. Earn valuable education credit. Network with your peers and build important business connections. The Underground Construction Technology International Conference & Exhibition is the meeting place for industry professionals involved in maintaining underground utility pipe infrastructure. Individuals representing water, sewer, gas, telecom and electric utilities attend to learn about the latest techniques used in trenchless, open cut, new construction and pipe rehabilitation. Nearly 200 exhibitors showcase equipment and technologies used to maintain the crumbling utility piping systems.

For more information on the Underground Technology International Conference & Exhibition: Phone: UCT at 800/227-2314 or Email:

Info@undergroundconstruction.com

Association of Women Contractors (AWC)

February

Date:Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Place:Gallagher Insurance

3600 American Blvd. W. Ste. 500, Bloomington, MN 55431

Member Mingles are our monthly networking events. They are hosted by our members, for AWC members only. On the second Wednesday of each month (with a few exceptions, please see our Events Page for all Mingle dates, locations, and times) we visit a different member’s office for two (2) hours of open-house style networking with your fellow industry professionals.

Join us on Wednesday, February 8th, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM as Associate Member Gallagher Insurance hosts us at their Bloomington offices.

Contact Association of Women Contractors (AWC) for more information. Phone: 651/489-2221 Email: awcmn@awcmn.org

Six-in-10 equipment manufacturers are still having issues in workforce recruitment and retention.

TAKE NOTICE that, in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code, HITACHI CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO. LTD., 16-1, HIGASHIUENO 2-CHOME, TAITO-KU, TOKYO, 110-0015, JAPAN (“Secured Party”), will sell certain inventory and equipment owned by ACME BUSINESS HOLDCO, LLC, 9175 E. Pima Center Parkway, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 and ACME LIFT COMPANY, L.L.C., 4751 E. Indigo St, Mesa, AZ 85205 (the “Collateral”), consisting of excavators, base machines, wheel loaders, telehandlers and crawler carriers and manufactured by Secured Party, JLG or John Deere Construction, to the highest qualified bidders at a public sale. The public sale will take place beginning at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (New York) on January 19, 2023, both in person at and remotely from the offices of Paul Hastings LLP, 200 ParkAvenue, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10166, with access afforded in-person and remotely via Zoom or other web-based video conferencing and/or telephonic conferencing program selected by Secured Party. Remote log-in credentials will be provided to registered bidders at e-mail addresses provided by them. The Collateral will be sold to the highest qualified bidders; provided, however, that Secured Party reserves the right to cancel the sale in its entirety, or to adjourn the sale to a future date by announcement made at the time and place scheduled for the public sale. The Collateral will be offered for sale first as two (2) larger, bulk lots and then either as individual items or as a number of smaller lots, such individual items or smaller lots to be determined by the Secured Party and announced at the time of the public auction. Interested parties who intend to bid on the above Collateral must contact Takayuki Umabiki at t.umabiki.pf@hitachi-kenki.com or at 813-5826-8155 to receive the Terms of Sale, which include the bidding instructions. Interested parties who do not contact the Secured Party and qualify and register prior to the public sale will not be permitted to enter a bid or participate at the public sale either in person or remotely.

PAUL HASTINGS LLP

Attorneys for Secured Party

Attn: Harvey A. Strickon, Esq.

200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166

Tel: (212) 318-6380

Fax: (212) 230-7689

E-mail: harveystrickon@paulhastings.com

Lehigh Hanson Inc. Changes Name to Heidelberg Materials

Lehigh Hanson Inc. has changed its brand to Heidelberg Materials effective immediately.

Previously announced in September of last year, this new brand identity goes into effect Jan. 2 for the company’s corporate office and its core brands of Lehigh Cement and Hanson Aggregates.

The majority of the company’s other subsidiaries in the United States and Canada will change their brands to Heidelberg Materials in the coming months.

Lehigh Hanson’s evolution to Heidelberg Materials reflects its much broader and innovative approach to serving its customers and becoming the industry leader in sustainability and digital solutions. Although the Heidelberg name is more than 150 years old and is often associated just with cement, Heidelberg Materials reflects the organization’s expertise in the heavy building materials industry.

“This is a major step change for our company, both globally and here in North America,” said Chris Ward, president and CEO of Heidelberg Materials North America and Member of the Managing Board of Heidelberg Materials.

“We are thrilled to begin this transformation in North America today and continue our global journey to grow our business beyond cement and aggregates and become the most sustainable company in the sector.”

For more information, visit heidelbergmaterials.us.