When welcoming guests into your home, you want to make sure everything is ready.
Next year, the city of Philadelphia is expecting guests from all over the world for a variety of
events including the 250th Anniversary of the United States. Major sporting events scheduled for Philadelphia next year will include the FIFA World Cup, the Major League Baseball All-Star game, a PGA Championship event, the NCAA men’s college basketball first and second rounds, plus many more high-profile events.
Contractors and construction planners at the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) intend to be ready with an eye on making the airport the front door for the city in welcoming visitors. The airport construction team has a dizzying list of projects, nearly 50 in all, with a total price tag of see PHL page 36
Raising the Red Flag On Road Worker Safety
As recently as September, a traffic flagger was killed on the job in a Queens, N.Y., work zone. It’s a crucial reminder that work zone safety never takes a backseat. And flaggers are among the most vulnerable road construction crew members. Laws are in place to control drivers in work zones, but contractors can do their part to protect flaggers.
The 44-year-old woman was standing in a construction safety zone when she was struck in a hit-and-run accident, according to abc7ny.com.
In October 2024, a female flagger was hit by an SUV in Lancaster County, Pa.
Glare from the sun blinded a driver who was travel-
Flaggers, in Particular, Are Vulnerable in Heavy Traffic Zones
ing below the speed limit through a construction zone and fatally struck the flagger.
“Every day our workers risk their lives in name of highway safety,” Marie Therese Dominguez, New York DOT commissioner, said after the September death.
She called the accident “a stark reminder” to drivers to slow down, move over, pay attention, respect work zones and “keep all of our workers safe.”
When accidents like these happen, drivers are reminded to take cautions. But what responsibility falls on state agencies to keep flaggers safe? see SAFETY page 30
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8 PA TURNPIKE RIVER BRIDGE GETS $294M MODERNIZATION
Work continues in western Pennsylvania to replace the Beaver River Bridge, a project that first began in early 2023. The $294 million building contract is the largest single-project cost in the history of the PTC.
12 FOLEY CAT HOSTS OPEN HOUSE AT NEW LEHIGH VALLEY FACILITY
Foley CAT held an open house on Oct. 30, 2025, at its new Lehigh Valley facility in Breinigsville, Pa. Approximately 200 customers attended the event despite heavy rain, which moved the festivities inside the facility.
18 HITACHI ANNOUNCES ITS NEW BRAND NAME, LANDCROS, BEGINNING IN 2027
Hitachi Construction Machinery announced that in April 2027, it will change its corporate name and brand to Landcros. This change will introduce updated equipment and parts branding.
18 NEW REPORT: CIVIL ENG. SALARY GROWTH OUTPACES WORKFORCE
Civil engineers are in demand, and salaries in the profession are rising, as professionals take advantage of a job market where their skills are needed, according to the 2025 ASCE Civil Engineering Salary Report.
20 CATERPILLAR INVESTS $100M IN U.S. MANUFACTURING WORKERS
Caterpillar Inc. announced that Indiana will be among the first states to receive funding from its five-year, $100 million workforce pledge, and has committed up to $5 million to training and upskilling efforts across the state.
22 SKILLED TRADES EASING TRANSITION FROM MILITARY TO CIVILIAN
After years of dedicated service to the country, United States military members leave their enlistment to return to civilian life, but many veterans find this transition incredibly difficult especially when it comes to finding employment.
24 NEW YORK STATE OPENS NEARLY $40M ADIRONDACK RAIL TRAIL
Officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Tupper Lake train station on Oct. 4, 2025, to mark the occasion, as well as to celebrate the recently completed renovations to the village’s train station.
28 INSIDE NEW HOLLAND’S NEW ERA OF CONNECTED EQUIPMENT
New Holland Construction is taking a bold step into the future of connected job sites with the launch of its new digital platform, myNewHollandConstruction — a next-generation fleet management and telematics system.
45 NIGHT-TIME INSTALLATION AT GERMAN FAIRYTALE CASTLE
In order not to disrupt visitor operations at Neuschwanstein Castle, work could only be carried out at night. The contractor therefore opted for the Vögele Paver Super 1800-5 X with the integrated light package plus.
52 FARMERS COULD BENEFIT FROM SOYBEAN-BASED ASPHALT
Verde Resources Inc., a St. Louis-based construction and building materials company, tapped into the underused biochar industry, which produces a charcoal-like material made from organic matter such as soybeans.
61 CREWS WORKING TO RENOVATE PENN STATE’S FOOTBALL STADIUM
At Penn State University in State College, the biggest plays are not being made on the gridiron at Beaver Stadium. Rather, they are being rolled out off the field by construction workers involved in a three-year, $700 million renovation.
90 SKANSKA COMPLETES DECADE-LONG UPGRADES AT MASPETH YARD
Skanska has announced the completion of a decade-long initiative aimed at transforming Skanska USA Civil’s Maspeth Yard into a sustainable facility in Queens, N.Y.
Ferrovial announced Tim Creson has rejoined its construction division as United States chief operating officer, reporting to Pepe Baraja, United States and Canada CEO of Ferrovial Construction.
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Work continues in western Pennsylvania to replace the Beaver River Bridge, a project that first began in early 2023. Pittsburghbased Fay, S&B USA Construction began work on a modernization of the span, which carries traffic on Pa. Turnpike/Interstate 76.
The $294 million building contract is the largest single-project cost in the history of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC).
The current steel deck truss bridge is one of the oldest original structures on the PA Turnpike and spans a wide and steep river valley. During the project’s planning stages more than a decade ago, the PTC required a solution that would enable traffic to continue flowing with minimal detours throughout construction.
Located in Beaver County, near North Sewickley Township, Fay is replacing the 72-year-old steel deck bridge with two parallel cast-in-place segmental bridges. Each new structure is designed to be 70 ft. wide in each direction and is going up immediately north of the existing, single 60ft.-wide road bridge.
With cast-in-place segmental construction, the concrete superstructure is built directly on the substructure in short segments using form travelers to mold each segment. Once each segment is completed, the form is disassembled and reattached to the end of the new segment to build the next section, Fay explained on its website’s project page.
Segmental bridges also offer a variety of benefits, including a reduction of the footprint required to construct piers, superstructures that can easily travel over natural hazards and landmarks and a flexible bridge radius.
In addition, Fay is widening the adjacent highway to carry motorists and commercial trucks across not only the Beaver River, but CSX and Norfolk Southern railroad lines operating on both riverbanks.
The total project area covers approximately 260 acres, Roads & Bridges reported Oct. 20, where Fay will construct five total bridges, install precast culvert extensions, reconfigure an interchange to a half cloverleaf/half-diamond ramp system and widen 2 mi. of roadway.
Its estimated completion is December 2027, according to Fay.
Upon the project’s completion, the existing four-lane bridge will be upgraded to include six 12-ft. travel lanes (three eastbound and three westbound), along with 12ft. shoulders and 10-ft. medians in each
direction.
To accommodate the new sixlane design, four early-action bridges, including two overhead Norfolk Southern railroad bridges, were replaced prior to the mainline PA Turnpike reconstruction. To date all early projects have been completed, the PTC noted.
The two new PA Turnpike/I-76 bridges will each be five-span structures measuring 1,645 ft. in length and supported by four piers, according to information from the contractor. In addition to the bridges’ three 12-ft. travel lanes, and on- and offramps with shoulders will be included for emergency pullovers.
Heavyweight Concrete Forms Key to Segmental Bridge Building
The new Beaver River Bridge structures will be 200 ft. above the river — 20 ft. higher than the existing bridge system. Cast-inplace segmental construction was decided upon largely due to their height as well as the terrain and structures underneath each bridge, according to Fay.
Segmental bridges are rarely built in Pennsylvania, but the contractor’s parent company, Shikun & Binui Ltd., constructs them in Israel, where the firm is based. Due to its familiarity with the techniques used, Fay requested experienced engineers from Shikun & Binui to aid them during the Pennsylvania project.
The project’s bridge abutments were completed simultaneously, while all other work on the structures will start with the westbound structure and end with the east-
bound structure.
Last February, work on the bridge reached a significant milestone when the form travelers were installed, marking the official start of the segmental portion of construction.
Fay is building the segmental bridges using a balanced cantilever construction process. Starting on pier tables, the company’s crews will use one of its four active form travelers to cast 22 concrete segments (each 15. ft. long) per pier before joining them together in a closure pour. A total of 176 segments will be cast to construct both bridges.
After they are assembled on the ground, each of the company’s quartet of form travelers weigh approximately 300,000 lbs. and are then lifted into place by heavy-duty industrial cranes.
“It takes about two weeks to cast one segment,” Jason Komar, a project engineer with Fay, told Roads & Bridges. “We’re working
on four segments at any given time.”
Once a segment has been poured, the form traveler is launched using mechanical rollers and hydraulic jacks.
Now that Fay has finished the first two cantilevers, the form travelers will be transferred to two other piers on the westbound bridge.
While most segments will have the same width and length, the height of each varies, which can be adjusted by raising the bottom platform up using high-stress post-tension rods.
Engineers Use TBM to Dig New Stream Culvert
Other highlights of the construction work at the Beaver River Bridge site include:
• A new single-span, 150-ft.-long bridge over nearby Pa. Highway 18, and an 80-ft.-long precast culvert extension.
• A reconfiguration of the I76/Pa. 18 interchange to a halfcloverleaf/half-diamond ramp system, with traffic lights added at the ramps on Pa. 18.
• A total of 1.8 million cu. yds. of Class 1 excavation was done to prepare the entire site.
• Approximately 9 million lbs. of reinforcing steel will be used on the project.
• The use of about 1.66 million linear ft. of steel strand (roughly the driving distance from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia via the PA Turnpike).
• Approximately 47,000 cu. yds. of concrete.
In addition, Fay built a culvert for a new stream under the Pa. Turnpike. Along with a subcontractor, the company used a tunnel boring machine (TBM) to excavate a 250 ft.long tunnel for the waterway’s drainage. The tunnel was built 40 ft. under the interstate’s live westbound traffic.
The TBM drilled through solid rock ahead of a railed conveyor system that followed it to collect and remove debris. The operation ran continuously day and night, Faye noted, which allowed the installation of 72-in. reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) to form the culvert.
When it is completed, the new westbound Beaver River Bridge will open to traffic first while the old bridge will continue to serve motorists heading east. Later, after both new mainline bridges have been completed, the project will conclude with final roadway activities and the demolition of all the old bridges, according to Fay.
PA Turnpike photo
Upon the project’s completion, the existing four-lane bridge will be upgraded to include six 12-ft. travel lanes along with 12-ft. shoulders and 10-ft. medians in each direction.
PA Turnpike photo
The $294 million building contract is the largest singleproject cost in the history of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC).
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Foley CAT Hosts Open House at New Lehigh Valley Facility
Foley CAT held an open house on Oct. 30, 2025, at its new Lehigh Valley facility in Breinigsville, Pa.
Approximately 200 customers attended the event despite heavy rain, which moved the festivities inside the facility that became operational in January 2024.
The open house featured equipment displays, booths highlighting Foley CAT services, swag giveaways and a complimentary dinner provided by a local food truck.
“The purpose of this open house is to show the investment we’ve made in the territory for our customers, with the goal of providing an exceptional customer experience,” said Jamie Foley, CEO of Foley Inc. “This is about putting your money where your mouth is. This branch in the Lehigh Valley represents an investment of more than $30 million, and we’re committed to meeting our customers’ needs.”
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(L-R): Foley CAT sales representative Jeff Dague greets Daryl Crable, Clint Crable and Cody Crable, all of Crable Paving & Excavating of Boyertown, Pa.
(L-R): Foley CAT’s employees Mike Pohndorf, product support sales manager; Felix Adrian, quoting group manager; and Brian Smith, certified rebuild project manager; showcase a Cat 963K crawler loader rebuilt for B&J Excavating Inc.
Brandon Estrella (L), Foley CAT field service supervisor, and Silvia Moreno (R), Foley CAT service adviser, welcomed Butch Post of Buzzi Unicem of Stockertown, Pa., to the open house.
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Hitachi Announces Its New Brand Name, Landcros, Beginning in 2027
announced that in April 2027 it will officially change its corporate name and brand to Landcros.
Hitachi Construction Machinery announced that in April 2027, it will change its corporate name and brand to Landcros.
This change will introduce updated equipment and parts branding, while maintaining the same manufacturing excellence and dealer support customers have always trusted.
This brand transition represents the company’s next stage of accelerating innovation to create and provide customers new forms of value as they look to the future.
“Hitachi Construction Machinery started as a part of Hitachi Ltd. in 1950. In 1970, they incorporated as a corporation and has since built a strong legacy of earning customer trust and contributing to society with the Hitachi brand,” said Hidehiko Matsui, CEO and chairman of Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas. “With this upcoming phase for our company, we are looking forward to adding to that history by providing our customers solutions beyond machines.”
Same Trust, New Decals
Beginning in April 2027, the Landcros brand will debut with new machine decals and company logo. All other core aspects such as company structure, equipment manufacturing, product offerings and warranty policies will remain the same. Customers can trust that the dealers they have built strong relationships with will continue to support them. The engineering they depend on also will remain, only with new decal stickers.
“The same reliable orange we love to see on job sites will be the same. Our customers can be assured that this brand change will not have any major impact to the way they work with our equipment or our dealers,” said Simon Wilson, chief operations officer of Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas. “Instead, this represents our renewed commitment to continue creating solutions that solve industry and
job site problems. With the Landcros brand, we will develop products that integrate technologies like AI, augmented reality, remote operations, advanced robotics and more. Our goal is to offer our customers intelligent machines capable of operating, learning and adapting to their current and future needs, while maintaining the key functional components that they prefer us for.”
Brand’s History to Build Future
Hitachi Construction Machinery has a history of more than 75 years of experience in manufacturing equipment. Its specialty in hydraulic engineering has been revolutionizing the heavy machinery industry since they launched the first mid-size hydraulic excavator in 1968. This history of revolutionizing the equipment industry will serve as a launching pad as they continue to redefine how humans work on job sites of the future with Landcros.
Landcros is a symbolic word that represents the guiding ideals the company will follow as they look towards the future. The new brand name combines the word “Land,” representing respect for the company’s history and vision for the future, with “Customer,” “Reliable,” “Open” and “Solutions” to express how they plan to provide innovative solutions to customers.
Since its reintroduction to the North American market in 2022, Hitachi-branded equipment has seen sustained growth and increased demand with its dealer network of more than 22 dealers across the United States and Canada. During the transition period before the official brand change in 2027, Hitachi Construction Machinery and its dedicated network of dealers will use a dual Hitachi Construction Machinery Reliable Solutions — Landcros logo as customers familiarize themselves with the Landcros brand.
For more information, visit hitachicm.us.
New Report: Civil Eng. Salary Growth Outpaces Workforce
Civil engineers are in demand, and salaries in the profession are rising, as professionals take advantage of a job market where their skills are needed, according to the 2025 ASCE Civil Engineering Salary Report released by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).
The survey found the average base salary for civil engineers is $148,000, a 6.4 percent increase over last year’s average base salary of $139,000. The survey has found that between 2022 and 2025, civil engineers have seen their salary increase between 6 percent to 7 percent annually, compared to 3 percent to 5 percent annual salary increases for the overall United States workforce, according to the WorldatWork 2024-2025 Salary Budget Survey.
The survey also found that earning a Professional Engineers (PE) License increases a civil engineer’s annual salary by $40,000 compared to those without a license or certification. The median entry level salary for civil engineers also increased to $77,100 in this year’s survey.
“Pursuing a degree and career in civil engineering is one of the best choices a student can make right now. The work to design and build infrastructure systems we rely on for public health, safety and welfare is rewarding, and employers are rewarding the important work civil engineers do to improve communities,” said ASCE President Marsha AndersonBomar. “It is crucial everyone in the profession works to recruit, grow and retain the next generation of civil engineers to ensure we have successful infrastructure systems.”
Recent infrastructure investment programs at federal, state and local levels of government have led to increased demand for civil engineers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that demand for civil engineers will grow by 5 percent between now and 2034. At the same time, a report from the Brookings Institution estimates 1.7 million infrastructure workers will leave their jobs each year, in large part due to people choosing to retire.
As the need for civil engineers grows, people in the profession are looking to advance their careers. The survey found that 6.9 percent of respondents changed jobs in the last year and received a median pay increase of 20 percent. Higher pay was the top reason people changed jobs (71.7 percent) followed by career advancement opportunities and new job responsibilities (both 61.8 percent).
Designing and building systems that promote public health, safety and welfare also is a very satisfying career, with 86.2 percent of survey respondents saying they are either satisfied or very satisfied with their jobs. Two-thirds (66 percent) of civil engineers surveyed say they are satisfied with their compensation, a 2.2 percent increase from last year’s salary survey.
The ASCE Salary Report is released every fall, collected from responses of Society members about their jobs and financial compensation. This year’s report is derived from 2,061 member responses at all stages of their career.
For more information, visit asce.org.
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Workforce Skills Training... Caterpillar Invests $100M in U.S. Manufacturing Workers
Caterpillar Inc. announced that Indiana will be among the first states to receive funding from its five-year, $100 million workforce pledge, and has committed up to $5 million to training and upskilling efforts across the state.
The pledge, announced as part of the company’s centennial celebration, aims to grow interest in advanced manufacturing careers and prepare workers in the United States for the future, unlocking quality jobs and industry-wide innovation.
“The future workforce will need skills for what comes next,” said Christy Pambianchi, Caterpillar chief human resources officer. “We have our experts working on innovative training and resources to help skill and inform the next generation on how to navigate the work site of tomorrow, and we’re excited to be starting here in Indiana to enable U.S. workers to enter high-quality jobs in the American manufacturing industry.”
Caterpillar will announce future workforce pledges in other states soon.
“Indiana is proud to be among the first states selected for Caterpillar’s workforce investment, which is a testament to our progrowth policies, world-class workforce and reputation as one of the best states in America to start and grow a business,” said Gov. Mike Braun. “Caterpillar’s continued commitment to Indiana demonstrates the strength of our business climate and our shared vision for the future of American manufacturing. We look forward to working
together to prepare more Hoosiers for the high-quality careers of tomorrow.”
Caterpillar made the future workforce announcement at the company’s large engine facility in Lafayette, Ind., which recently announced a $725 million capital expansion — one of the largest single manufacturing investments in the company’s global history — to greatly increase engine production and help meet the nation’s growing power needs.
“The demand for energy is increasing like never before,” said Jason Kaiser, Caterpillar energy and transportation group president. “Many of the engines manufactured here in Lafayette will support power generation customers by providing reliable power — keeping operations running during outages and helping meet the growing energy needs driven by AI, data centers and other critical infrastructure across America and around the world.”
One of America’s oldest manufacturers, Caterpillar is a part of the country’s infrastructure, with more than 65 primary locations across 25 states and independent dealers from coast to coast. As a net exporter, Caterpillar workers in the United States build products that are shipped around the world, growing exports by 75 percent since 2016.
Caterpillar employs 51,000 people in the United States, including more than 4,100 workers at 12 facilities across Indiana. For more information, visit caterpillar.com.
“Indiana is proud to be among the first states selected for Caterpillar’s workforce investment, which is a testament to our pro-growth policies, world-class workforce and reputation as one of the best states in America to start and grow a business.”
Mike Braun Governor of Indiana
Skilled Trades Easing Transition From Military to Civilian
After years of dedicated service to the country, United States military members leave their enlistment to return to civilian life, but many veterans find this transition incredibly difficult especially when it comes to finding employment.
According to a study produced by the Wounded Warrior Project, 40 percent of veterans struggle to find full-time employment after their contract ends and approximately a third of veterans who do find work get jobs below their skill level.
The skilled trades are becoming a viable option for veterans and active-duty members looking to transition out of their enlistment. With high paying jobs and plenty of employment opportunity, it’s no surprise that many military members are exploring skill trades as a post-service option.
Scholarship Opportunities
Many trade schools cater towards veterans and understand this is a common choice for military members. Knowing their audience and wanting to help those who served, many schools offer military scholarships, reduced tuition and transition support.
For example, at StrataTech Education Group, one of the largest skilled trade schools in the country, there are several
scholarships awarding up to $2,500 for students who were in the military, women in service and students whose parents are active-duty members.
Utilizing GI Bill
Regardless of scholarship availability, the GI bill is a good resource for pursuing a trade education without financial restraints. By using the GI Bill to cover tuition, fees and sometimes even supplies, veterans can gain valuable hands-on experience and certifications with little to no out-ofpocket cost.
Veterans can quickly enter the trade workforce and make living wages without too long of an educational time commitment — usually ranging from six months to a year.
With high paying jobs and plenty of employment opportunity, it’s no surprise that many military members are exploring skill trades as a post-service option.
Take Advantage of Department of Justice’s SkillBridge
Veterans are not the only ones who can benefit from a trade education. In fact, many active-duty service members start their training while still contracted with their branch. SkillBridge, founded in 2011, is a program through the Department of Defense to support active-duty military service members
transitioning back into civilian life. Through the program, service members can gain work experience, internships, job training or education during their last 180 days of service.
There are thousands of industry partners across a wide range of fields including technology, logistics, healthcare and the skilled trades focused on welding, electrical, mechanical and more.
Specifically, at StrataTech, active-duty
members can enroll at any one of their five campuses and take part in welding, HVAC, refrigeration or linework programs, all while still receiving military pay and benefits. StrataTech has found students who are enrolled in a program through SkillBridge have a higher rate of successful employment and steady careers after they complete their military commitment. Whether or not service members take advantage of SkillBridge, they should look into their branch’s transition assistance program. All programs are designed to help bridge the gap between military service and civilian employment, easing the transition and increasing the chances of post-service success.
Why Choose Career in Trades Post-Service
With shorter program times, flexible schedules, high-paying jobs, consistent opportunities and aligned discipline veterans already possess from their military training, the trades are a great option for service members transition back to civilian life. For more information visit stratatech.com.
Trimble Highlights AI Strategy, Innovation at Dimensions
Trimble gave attendees of its annual user conference, Trimble Dimensions, a firsthand look at artificial intelligence innovation and the company’s vision for accelerating the development and expansion of agentic AI in engineering and construction workflows.
At the core of recent initiatives is Trimble’s agentic AI platform, a collection of core services, security frameworks and tools used by Trimble to build and deploy safe, scalable and secure agentic AI systems. Trimble teams are leveraging the platform to create AI agents that deliver value and solve real-world problems for customers.
Trimble designed its agentic AI platform to be open and extensible. The company’s vision is to unlock industry-scale innovation by empowering partners and customers to create and deploy AI agents and multi-agent workflows across Trimble’s suite of construction solutions, supporting Trimble’s AI principles, according to the company. In service of this vision, Trimble announced that it is currently piloting the platform, Trimble Agent Studio, with select customers.
“As agentic AI use cases multiply, there is a growing need for common infrastructure that allows creators to rapidly and responsibly develop, deploy, monitor and maintain
high-value AI agents at scale,” said Mark Schwartz, senior vice president of AECO software of Trimble. “We see the platform as the engine that will help Trimble, its partners and its customers extract more value from both our solutions and their data.”
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Today, the impact of Trimble’s agentic AI platform and other AI capabilities can be seen in solutions that are driving customer value through:
• Helping users learn and navigate Trimble software for faster onboarding and engagement.
• Eliminating the manual steps typically required to model from scratch, enabling users to generate 3D objects during design by describing what they want to model.
• Converting voice memos into documents in the field, capturing status updates from crews and helping teams avoid spending hours in front of computer screens back at the office.
• Accelerating access to data and streamlining asset maintenance and permitting workflows.
“Our connect and scale strategy has brought us to this point,” said Rob Painter,
Trimble CEO. “We are building an industry ecosystem aimed at breaking down data silos and empowering our customers to make smarter decisions, collaborate effectively and work faster. By embedding AI into our solutions and enabling improved data flow, we’re taking the next steps towards unlocking the power of connected data.”
Availability of AI Features, Trimble Labs Program
Trimble is enabling customers to experience the impact of AI by integrating features into core solutions. Several of these capabilities are available through Trimble Labs, a pre-release, early engagement program that enables customers to test new features and provide user feedback:
• The Viewpoint Finance assistant and Accubid assistant are being demonstrated at Dimensions 2025. Both agents are expected
to be in Labs in early 2026.
• The Trimble ProjectSight Help Agent, Auto-Submittals and the AI Title Block Extraction capability are available now in North America and select regions. The ProjectSight Daily Reports agent is now available for select customers, as a Labs feature, in ProjectSight Mobile.
• The AI Render capability in Trimble SketchUp is now available. SketchUp assistant and Generate Object are expected to be available in Q4 2025.
• The Tekla Structures user assistant, developer assistant and AI Cloud Fabrication Drawings capability are now available. The Tekla Model assistant is expected to be available in Labs in Q4 2025.
• The Trimble Connect Help assistant is expected to be available in Labs in Q1 2026.
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New York State Opens Nearly $40M Adirondack Rail Trail
The 34-mi.-long Adirondack Rail Trail in northern New York State, from Lake Placid in the east to Tupper Lake in the west, is now fully open for year-round use.
State and local officials, along with rail trail advocates and stakeholders, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Tupper Lake train station on Oct. 4, 2025, to mark the occasion, as well as to celebrate the recently completed renovations to the village’s train station.
The station serves as the northern terminus for the scenic Adirondack Railroad, which originates in Utica and includes stops at Remsen and Thendara/Old Forge, according to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise in an Oct. 6 article.
The project’s completion caps off several years of work, done in three phases, to remove old train tracks and build a multi-use recreation trail along the rail bed with a crushed stone and gravel base beneath a compacted fine stone dust surface. Although most of it is not paved, the trail’s even surface, relatively gentle grade and new access points have made the pathway ADA-compliant.
In 2020, crews began pulling up the old rail tracks ahead of the start of the trail construction in November 2022 in the Lake Placid to Saranac Lake corridor. That part of the effort was completed in December 2023.
The second phase of work took place from June 2023 to August 2024 and ran from Saranac Lake west to Floodwood Road near the town of Santa Clara. The third phase’s construction, from Floodwood Road south to Tupper Lake, began in August 2024.
While the trail is open, minor work will continue in the third phase this fall, including the installation of mileage signs, the Daily Enterprise noted.
The rail trail cost nearly $40 million to build, according to an earlier statement from New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, who did not attend the event.
Rail Trail Result of Agencies Working Together
Three New York State agencies involved in the project — the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) and Office of General Services (OGS), along with the Adirondack Rail Trail Association (ARTA), all sent speakers to the event.
Joe Zalewski, the DEC’s Region 5 director, served as the event’s emcee, and agency Commissioner Amanda Lefton was the first
to give prepared remarks. She began by acknowledging the decades of work that went into making the rail trail — and the rehabilitated railway from Remsen to Tupper Lake — a reality.
“This is really an incredible milestone today, having completed the entire rail trail which unites the communities of Lake Placid, Saranac Lake and Tupper Lake through a 34-mile accessible trail that highlights the unique charms and beauties of the Adirondacks,” Lefton said.
She was especially proud of the trail being built to ADA standards, which Lefton said furthers the mission of making sure that access to these lands is for everyone, regardless of ability. She also noted that the trail was a world-class asset — one that is unique to the Adirondacks in terms of how many outdoor activities it can support over such a long distance with direct access to wild lands.
“It’s going to be open to bicycles, hikers, runners, birders and so many more,” Lefton said.
In addition, the Adirondack Rail Trail is open to cross-country skiers and snowmobilers in the winter, is free to use anytime and is maintained in a partnership between the DEC and ARTA through a volunteer stewardship agreement.
In her remarks, Jeanette Moy, commissioner of the New York OGS, praised
Hochul’s commitment to the rail trail construction. OGS oversaw the contracts and bidding associated with the project.
“Three years ago, Governor Hochul, under her direction, asked that our agency move full speed ahead with this project,” Moy said. “She wanted to make sure that the concept wasn’t just being discussed [but] that we were putting it into action.”
When it was his turn to speak at the trail’s opening ceremony, NYSDOT Region 7 Director Robert Haynes highlighted the $13.5 million project to upgrade the historic Tupper Lake train station.
The renovations included a new train platform, a maintenance facility and rehabilitated track.
He also noted that the rail trail’s ribbon cutting was different from most of those he attends.
“Usually, the DOT is at an event celebrating bridges and roads, but today is different,” Haynes said. “We’re celebrating partnerships [with] the DEC, with OGS and with many local governments. We’re talking about economic development and tourism.”
According to ARTA Executive Director Julia Goren, the work between local governments was a highlight of the rail trail effort. She cited the cooperation of several towns and villages along the trail’s route, including Tupper Lake, Santa Clara, Harrietstown, Saranac Lake, North Elba and Lake Placid.
Goren added that trail counters have so far recorded 229,000 hikes since they were installed in 2024.
Finally, Joe Martens, the former DEC commissioner who oversaw the beginning of the rail trail project, gave a shoutout to his then-counterpart, former NYSDOT Commissioner Joan McDonald.
He recalled when the two rode the corridor together 20 years ago by taking a train to the southern end, then a high roller to Lake Placid. Martens said they spent a large amount of time poring over reports from railroad and rail trail advocates before agreeing to split the corridor and meet in Tupper Lake. He said it was proof that compromise is still possible.
“For all the angst around the world these days and the division, this has brought people together — it’s brought the rail community with the trail community,” Martens said. “It’s brought health benefits. [There are] a lot of people who can’t hike the High Peaks in the Adirondacks. But people can handle the rail trail, and they can experience the wilderness without having to hike a million miles to do it.”
He acknowledged that the Adirondack Rail trail was not cheap, but it was money “extraordinarily well spent.”
And with the trail officially open, Martens had a simple message to those in attendance: “Go out and enjoy it and enjoy life.”
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The 34-mi.-long Adirondack Rail Trail in northern New York State is now fully open for year-round use.
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Inside New Holland’s New Era of Connected Equipment
By Katherine Petrik CEG EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
New Holland Construction is taking a bold step into the future of connected job sites with the launch of its new digital platform, myNewHollandConstruction — a next-generation fleet management and telematics system designed to make machine tracking, maintenance and performance monitoring easier than ever before.
Rolled out on Oct. 1, the new platform will fully replace the company’s legacy FleetForce system, which is scheduled to sunset on Dec. 19. But this isn’t just a software upgrade — it’s a complete rethinking of how operators, fleet managers and dealers interact with their machines.
“We didn’t just update the ecosystem — we rebuilt it from the ground up,” said Jake Sickles, product marketing manager of New Holland Construction North America. “The new interface is cleaner, smarter and more intuitive. It’s designed to meet the pace and expectations of today’s construction environment.”
From Fleet Force to Future myNewHollandConstruction offers a redesigned dashboard and a flexible user management system that tailors access based on job roles. Administrators, fleet managers, field technicians and operators can now be assigned specific permissions — ensuring that every user sees exactly what they need to see.
“For example, a field technician can receive push alerts just for fuelings, preventative maintenance or light service tasks,” said Sickles. “It keeps things simple and focused — no clutter, no confusion.”
This customization is coupled with advanced security features like geofencing and curfews. If a machine leaves its assigned area or moves outside approved hours, the system automatically sends an alert to the owner.
“It’s about peace of mind,” said Sickles. “You know where your machines are, who’s using them and how they’re performing — all in real time.”
Mobility Meets Visibility
Recognizing that job sites are moving faster than ever, New Holland made mobile accessibility a top priority. Alongside the desktop interface, the new platform includes iOS and Android apps, giving users instant access to vital data wherever they are.
“Owners and operators can check fuel levels, machine hours or engine load right from their phones,” said Sickles. “They don’t need to be tied to an office — they can make informed decisions from the field.”
The platform also integrates maintenance tracking and scheduling, with push alerts for upcoming service intervals. That means fewer surprises, less downtime and more
uptime for every piece of equipment.
Building Every Machine Ready for Tomorrow
All equipment previously connected to FleetForce has been migrated automatically to the new system. And moving forward, every New Holland Construction machine with a model year 2026 or newer will come standard with telematics connectivity — starting with units produced after Aug. 1, 2025.
It’s a sign of how deeply New Holland is committing to connected technology.
“Most manufacturers are adding telematics but we wanted to make it seamless — something that dealers and customers could actually use day to day,” said Sickles.
Empowering Dealers, Predicting Problems
New Holland’s dealer network also will benefit from myNewHollandConstruction. The company has built online training programs into its dealer portal to ensure smooth adoption and support.
While dealers aren’t required to maintain centralized monitoring, many are finding success with it.
“When dealers use shared databases, they can see all customer fleets at a glance,” said Sickles. “That means they can dispatch service trucks proactively when they detect an error code.”
From there, the system’s predictive diagnostics can even flag potential failures before they happen.
“If a machine throws a code, we can often identify what’s about to fail — and send the technician with the right parts the first time,” said Sickles.
Of course, data privacy remains a key priority. Contractors must opt in to share their telematics data with dealers or CNH Industrial.
“There’s a user agreement in place,” said Sickles. “Customers always control who can see their machine information.”
Connecting Future
For Sickles, myNewHollandConstruction isn’t just about software — it’s about redefining how contractors and dealers work together in an increasingly digital industry.
“The future of construction is connected,” he said. “We’ve listened to our dealers and customers, and built something that’s simple, powerful and built for the real world.”
With smarter tools, predictive diagnostics and seamless mobile access, myNewHollandConstruction is more than a new platform — it’s a cornerstone for how New Holland plans to help build the next generation of productivity on the job site.
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New Holland Construction is taking a bold step into the future of connected job sites with the launch of its new digital platform, myNewHollandConstruction.
Technology Helps Make Job Site Safer for Road Crews
Automatically Assisting Flaggers
Some states are turning to automated devices and systems to protect road workers from oncoming traffic in work zones.
The Connecticut DOT has implemented a new tool designed to do just that for hundreds of workers on state roads and the drivers who cruise past them.
According to the Hartford Courant, automated flagger assistance devices (AFAD) are now on Connecticut roads in work zones across the state.
“This technology will take the place of road workers who hold the ‘stop’ or ‘slow’ signs when road work is taking place,” the state DOT announced.
The user employs a tablet to remotely control traffic lights and a safety bar. The crew member with the tablet is safely stationed away and out of the roadway. When traffic is signaled to stop, the safety bar will come down and the light will turn red, according to the newspaper.
Once it’s safe to proceed, the bar comes up and the lights turn yellow and flash for the driver to continue through the work zone.
CTDOT said the devices were implemented for the safety of the state’s road workers. Eight devices were initially deployed around the state.
“The results so far have been really positive,” said Eva Zymaris, CTDOT spokesperson. “So we’ll keep testing these devices and
hopefully expand the program in the future.”
According to Ryan Powers, DOT maintenance general supervisor, the devices have a 360-degree recording system. He said the system logs the records for evidence in case of accidents or dangerous driver situations.
According to Powers, drivers spot the device and know they need to slow down and obey the law.
The state hopes to expand the use of the technology so it’s more visible to drivers and becomes synonymous with a flagger on the roadway, Zymaris said.
“There is still that human component of it, that our employee is now the one who is controlling these devices,” she told the Hartford Courant.
She reiterated that worker safety is the end goal in the implementation of this technology: “We’re doing what we can to keep our workers safe.”
“These are critical tools to help us with that, but we really need the public to do their part as well. We can’t do this alone,” she said.
Often Overlooked Road Crew Role
During a two-year period from 2020 to 2022, highway work zone fatalities were most often the result of workers on foot struck by vehicles, at 51.7 percent.
Workers driving or riding in a motor vehicle was the next most often cited reason for fatalities, according to EHSLeaders.org.
Slips, trips, falls, electrocutions and caught in or between objects or equipment was the third most often cited event resulting in worker deaths.
EHSLeaders reminds contractors that road workers themselves need to be aware of their surroundings and the hazards that can result in an accident.
“To do so is challenging even when the worker is refreshed and focused,” the organization noted in a blog. More so when the worker is drowsy or distracted.
“Working while tired can be as dangerous as working while intoxicated,” according to the clearinghouse. “With more work done at night or on weekend shifts, the potential for worker fatigue grows.”
The blog noted that distractions also can lessen risk awareness on the job and cited cell phones as a major source of distraction. Though most agencies prohibit the use of personal devices while working, more work tasks involve crew members using these devices in their job duties.
“Using these devices can reduce work accuracy and increase reaction times,” stressed the EHSLeaders clearinghouse.
The organization believes other ways to improve worker safety include minimizing night work hazards.
“For workers, it’s important to compensate for the effect night work will have on their bodies by maintaining healthy eating and sleeping habits,” it said. “Workers should also take extra precautions at the work site when doing night work.”
To increase visibility, workers should wear retro-reflective clothing, which appears to light up when illuminated by headlights. They also should wear flashing lights on the body or clothing, put retro-reflective tape on equipment and use good work area lighting.
To know their surroundings, workers should know the vehicle and equipment paths, the assigned work areas and the safe paths to and from work.
On foot, they must watch out for equipment. On equipment, workers must watch out for other workers.
EHSLeaders urges employers and contractors to consult the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD).
The MUTCD sets road manager standards nationwide for traffic control devices on streets, highways, pedestrian and bicycle facilities and public roadways.
Published by the FHWA, the guide compiles national standards for all traffic control devices, including road markings, highway signs and traffic signals.
Providing Safe Zone for Workers, Public
Flaggers must take responsibility for their safety, but their employers can help guarantee every crew member goes home at the end of the day.
Contractors who need a refresher can turn to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The organization has a list of measures to take to prevent road worker injuries from vehicles and equipment.
Contractors, contracting agencies and others responsible for work zone safety face challenges in providing a safe workplace, said the EHSLeaders blog.
They must all guarantee the workplace is safe even as they ensure the safe movement of the public through the work zone.
To achieve this twofold goal, stakeholders must consider work zone layout, the use of temporary traffic control devices and motorist education and speed enforcement. They have to keep flaggers in mind, have crew wear high-visibility apparel and illuminate the work zone.
Employers must develop and implement internal traffic control plans. They also must demand accountability and coordination at the work site.
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ChristianaCare Starts Work On New $92.3M Facility in Del.
Officials of Newark, Del.-based ChristianaCare held a groundbreaking Sept. 30, 2025, to begin work on the company’s new Middletown Health Center.
The event marked a major milestone in bringing expanded, affordable and exceptional care to families in southern New Castle County and northern Kent County.
The new facility is expected to open in spring 2027.
First announced in July, the $92.3 million project reflects a deep investment in the health and vitality of the region and is part of ChristianaCare’s larger plan to invest more than $865 million in Delaware over the next three years, the company announced in a news release.
The 87,000-sq.-ft health center will be constructed at 621 Middletown Odessa Rd., next to ChristianaCare’s existing freestanding emergency department.
Designed as a modern, multidisciplinary hub, the facility will expand access to comprehensive services and create more than 70 new full-time jobs, boosting both community health and the local economy.
“Today we take an exciting step forward for Delaware as part of ChristianaCare’s $865 million investment to expand access and strengthen health across our state,” Janice E. Nevin, president and CEO of
ChristianaCare said at the groundbreaking.
“This new health center is a promise to Delawareans that they will have access to exceptional care close to home, delivered with love and excellence.
“More than a building, it represents our vision for healthier communities, our deep commitment to those we serve and a future where every neighbor can thrive,” she said.
Holistic, Patient-Centered Experience
The ChristianaCare Health Center at Middletown will bring together a wide range of services in one convenient location, including:
• primary and specialty care;
• Women’s health, behavioral health, oncology, cardiovascular care, pediatrics, neurology, imaging, diagnostics and lab testing;
• hybrid examination rooms with interactive digital tools that allow family members to virtually join the exam;
• calming wait areas with sensory-sensitive design features as well as friendly floor ambassadors to help patients navigate the building; and
• healing environments that include walking trails and abundant natural light.
“We are designing care around people, not
“This new health center is a promise to Delawareans that they will have access to exceptional care close to home.”
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around appointments or buildings,” said Pauline Corso, president of ambulatory network continuity and growth at ChristianaCare. “From easy parking to advanced care coordination, every detail of this new center is aimed at making health care more welcoming, more connected and more human.”
Community Partnership
ChristianaCare has been part of the Middletown community since 2009 when it first acquired the land. The healthcare system’s leaders did so after anticipating a rise
in the area’s population growth, the Delaware Business Times reported.
As a result, that property was earmarked as home to the facility’s emergency department, which eventually opened in 2013 as the next step in the building process.
Since then, the health center property has become a vital part of the community. In 2024, it handled more than 32,000 visits — more than double its initial projections, according to ChristianaCare News.
The new expansion will continue the organization’s health and wellness driven mission, but local leaders were quick to note that that is not all that is at stake for the area.
Middletown Mayor Ken Branner was chief among the officials on hand for the ceremonial beginning of the healthcare facility’s newest construction.
“This groundbreaking is a proud moment for our town,” said Branner. “ChristianaCare has been a trusted partner for many years, and this new facility shows a lasting commitment to our residents. It will bring topquality care closer to home and create good jobs right here in our community.”
ChristianaCare is a network of private, non-profit hospitals providing health care services to the entirety of
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Foley added that the event was designed to demonstrate the facility’s ability to service a full range of equipment — from compact construction machines, skid steers and miniexcavators to larger mining equipment — all within the same location.
“When we first acquired Ransome CAT back in February 2018, they were operating out of Whitehall, Pa., in a facility of only about 15,000 square feet,” said Foley. “This new 55,000-square-foot facility represents a major step forward, not only in location but also in the scale of what we can provide our customers—from greater parts availability to expanded service capabilities.”
“This event is really about engaging with our customers, seeing them face to face, and thanking them for their business,” Foley added. “We want to show that this investment is an investment in them — ensuring that as they continue to grow and run successful businesses, we’re here to support them.” CEG
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(L-R): Briggs Danner of Danner Paving of Allentown, Pa.; Roy Danner of Danner Paving; Greg Christman of GC Lumber of Orefield, Pa.; and Gavin Danner of Danner Paving consider a Cat 306 CR mini-excavator.
Schlouch Inc. of Blandon, Pa., co-founder and president Barry Schlouch (L) chats with Foley CAT CEO Jamie Foley.
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PHL Upgrades Include Runway Repaving, New Restrooms
approximately $500 million. Api Appulingam is coordinating the projects, staying connected to a small army of contractors.
“We are choosing to focus on the passenger-facing areas, including bathrooms and holding rooms,” said Appulingam. “We want to improve the passenger experience with an emphasis on modernizing our facilities and infrastructure.”
Runway Rehabilitation
Foremost, among airport improvement projects is ensuring that the runways are safe and seamless. In September 2024, contractor Haines & Kibblehouse plunged into night construction on Runway 9R-27L. Last rehabilitated nearly 15 years ago, PHL’s main runway was ready for a facelift. Haines & Kibblehouse resurfaced the runway’s asphalt surface at a cost of $23 million. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) provided nearly 70 percent of these funds.
The contractor used standard equipment for the paving operation, including paving machines and rollers to achieve proper compaction. The runway’s dimensions (1,200 ft. long by 200 ft. long), required approximately 76,000 tons of asphalt. The construction team used a P-401 asphalt mix. This durable mix is built to withstand heavy loads and frequent takeoffs and landings. The runway is the airport’s longest and most technically advanced with 25-ft. shoulders in addition to the main body of the pavement.
Runway 9R-27L is essential to PHL’s daily operations, meaning that most of the work had to be done at night. The
paving team worked from late spring 2025 and finished the job in September 2025.
The FAA determined that 69 airports in the country, including PHL, needed added stopping assurances on some runways. In a similar vein, some mountain highways have runaway truck ramps to keep trucks with brake failures from careening down roads and crashing into motorists.
The engineered materials arresting system (EMAS) has a similar purpose. The EMAS keeps planes from overrunning the runway into other planes or nearby housing. These systems are especially needed in adverse weather conditions. Runway 8-26 was the only runway at PHL that needed an EMAS system.
EMAS consists of crushable concrete blocks, cushions and other collapsible materials that will absorb the impact from the plane and slow it down without endangering either the plane or the passengers. The cost of installing the system was $15 million. Workers finished installing EMAS in late summer 2025.
Restroom Upgrades
One of the first things airport visitors ask when arriving is the location of the restrooms.
PHL has made significant improvements in this area, having just completed phase five of the restroom rebuild.
“We are continuing to learn, improve and collaborate more with every restroom construction phase,” said Julie Coyle, HNTB project manager. “We’re proud to complete phase five ahead of the city’s upcoming major events happening in 2026. It’s important that we provide guests with new facilities that far exceed their expectations.”
The construction teams will now move ahead to the next phase by building eight more restroom sets. This next phase is scheduled for completion in 2026. The current restroom renovation program includes the reconstruction of 30 restroom sets and the building of two new sets.
An example of the new facilities is the 1,900-sq.-ft. restroom set in Terminal E, which has adjustable adult changing tables, which will improve convenience for travelers. The new restroom areas also will have lactation suites and service animal relief areas.
The airport upgrades will include technological features as well including passenger feedback tablets.
PHL handled nearly 31 million passengers in 2024. Planners and construction teams anticipate even bigger crowds during 2026. They plan to have the airport ready for its grand coming-out party in 2026.
“It’s helpful when everyone understands that we have a firm deadline,” said Appulingam. “When I tell people it’s for 2026, they tend to move quickly on a permit or approval. There’s a shared understanding that 2026 will be an important time for the city and for the airport.”
The airport construction team is concerned not just with getting things done on time but also done right. The team also has been focused on doing the work in a way that is good for the environment. Like the LEED guidelines for regular construction, the Envision Award recognizes excellence for linear construction like runways and highways.
The construction team’s work on PHL’s Taxiway J and U & Y rehabilitation was honored with Envision Verified Awards. Work on Philadelphia’s regional airport (PNE) also was recognized with an Envision Award for Taxiway L. These are the first three projects in the state of Pennsylvania to have earned the Envision certification. CEG
(Photos courtesy of Philadelphia International Airport.)
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Night-Time Installation at German Fairytale Castle
In order not to disrupt visitor operations at Neuschwanstein Castle, work could only be carried out at night. The contractor therefore opted for the Vögele Paver Super 1800-5 X with the integrated light package plus.
Neuschwanstein Castle is a UNESCO world heritage site and one of the most famous tourist attractions in Germany. A large proportion of approximately 1.4 million visitors each year make the ascent to the castle by horse-drawn carriage. This is because, apart from emergency and maintenance vehicles, only they are allowed to drive on the steep, winding road. However, the horses' iron-shod hooves place a heavy strain on the asphalt. The Bavarian Palace Administration therefore commissioned the renewal of the surface layer over a total length of 0.8 mi.
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Steep inclines, hardly any room to maneuver, darkness: The conditions for rehabilitating the access road were difficult. That is why the construction company opted for the Super 1800-5 X paver. With its 129 kW power output, high traction, compact dimensions and integrated lighting, it was perfectly tailored to the requirements, according to Vögele.
Precise Control in Curves
First, the team milled approximately 70,000 sq. ft. of asphalt surface with a Wirtgen cold milling machine W 100 CFi. Subsequently, the Vögele universal class paver laid approximately 800 tons of surface course material in three nights, in varying widths of 16.4 to 19.7 ft., and a thickness of approximately 1.57 in.
Given the curves, the new steering via SmartWheel was very helpful: The rotary knob on the ErgoPlus 5 paver's console allows for particularly precise control. In combination with the SmartWheel on the screed control console, the paving team achieved a highquality and even paving result on curves.
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Night-time rehabilitation of the access road: The Super 1800-5 X in front of the Bavarian royal castle Neuschwanstein.
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Gradients and inclines: Due to the difficult conditions, the construction company decided to use the powerful Dash-5 paver from Vögele.
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American Contractors, Farmers Could Benefit From Soybean-Based Asphalt
Researchers at Iowa State University (ISU) in Ames think they may have found a solution to help soybean farmers desperate to find buyers for their crop.
American farmers are continuing to struggle as the U.S.China trade war wages on, which led to China not purchasing any United States-grown soybeans in September, NewsNation reported Oct. 24.
According to China’s General Administration of Customs, imports from the United States fell to zero, while their buying power in Brazil and Argentina increased.
It marks the first time since 2018 that this has occurred and represents a massive drop from the 1.7 million metric tons the Chinese bought in 2024. As a result, American farmers are left with unsold product.
However, ISU scientists have an innovative solution in mind. For several years, researchers at ISU have been working to turn soybeans into asphalt with tremendous success.
The discovery happened accidentally, the school said, when a first-year student added too much oxygen to a soybean oil mixture. He then noticed the chemicals begin to thicken and create a sticky substance similar to the composition used in traditional asphalt.
Eventually, the student, along with ISU professors and advisors, patented bioasphalt and began thinking of ways to use the innovative product to strengthen American roads.
Bioasphalt can be combined with other recycled gravel to create an asphalt substitute or used to add 20 to 30 more years to the life of a repaved road.
University scientists and partner companies are rigorously testing different blends to determine the durability and longevity of the bioasphalt under different conditions.
Already, the development and refinement of bioasphalt shows promise as a way to rejuvenate dying roads when sprayed on existing pavement. NewsNation noted that the mixture not only gives streets and highways a facelift and adds additional service life but saves on construction costs as well.
But with the United States crisscrossed by approximately 2.6 million mi. of streets and roadways, approximately 94 percent of which are paved with asphalt, the composite
material also packs a climate punch, releasing carbon dioxide emissions throughout its production and installation process.
“We have 80,000 miles of unpaved roads in Iowa alone. It’s pretty crazy,” noted ISU Professor Eric Cochran. “So, you see pavement everywhere, but the need for new pavement is just extreme and ongoing. And keeping existing pavement in good shape is also an ongoing headache for departments of transportation.”
After Years of Testing, Bioasphalt Shows Great Promise
Verde Resources Inc., a St. Louis-based construction and building materials company that focuses on net-zero products, tapped into the underused biochar industry, which produces a charcoal-like material made from organic matter such as soybeans.
Unlike traditional hot-mix asphalt, bioasphalt is a cold mix that can also be installed in cold temperatures, according to Civil Engineering Source, the news arm of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).
Using aggregate mixed with a proprietary chemical in Verde’s binder, the company created a cold-mix, odorless, reduced-emission asphalt that can be driven on immediately after installation. The asphalt incorporates biochar into the aggregate, which also sequesters carbon within the mix.
The bioasphalt was installed late last year at Auburn University’s National Center for Asphalt Technology Test Track (NCAT) in Alabama and is in the midst of a threeyear testing period, which has so far shown promising results.
Verde hopes its bioasphalt product will prove to be a costeffective, carbon-credit road material that can be installed during all seasons.
The happy accident at Iowa State that led to the discovery of bioasphalt occurred years ago and is now being brought to scale at manufacturing facilities all across the country. In fact, NCAT is currently in the process of getting the product greenlit by more than a dozen state transportation agencies.
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During night-time operation, the Super 1800-5 X also scored points with its new plus lighting package, which includes various lighting elements: lighting integrated into the roof and crossbar of the control panel, LEDs on the levelling cylinders, three flexibly positioned spotlights and powerful, permanently integrated LEDs in a specially developed roof extension.
They provide illumination over an installation width of up to 32 ft. and up to 13 ft. behind the screed. The light output is comparable to that of lighting balloons, but they do not need to be transported or assembled separately.
“This saved us a lot of set-up time here on the construction site,” said Stefan Keller, senior site manager at Geiger Hoch- und Tiefbau GmbH & Co. KG, the company carrying out the construction work. “With light package plus, we were able to illuminate all relevant paver and work areas in a targeted manner, thereby ensuring maximum safety even in the dark.”
Set-Up, Start at Push of Button
The paver access control (PAC) function also was practical: This enabled the
installation team to commission the Super 1800-5 X from the ground and activate the lighting before even stepping onto the operating platform.
Using the control unit located on the paving screed, the operators started all the initial steps at the touch of a button, such as switching on the lighting, starting the diesel engine, booting up the machine control system, raising and locking the roof and lowering the paving screed. After finishing work, they moved the road paver into transport position in the same way.
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The latest generation of extending screeds AB 600 ensured high pre-compaction. All components that come into contact with the material are constantly heated, which ensured a homogeneous surface structure. Compared to the previous model, the new extending screed can be heated even more efficiently and is significantly quieter in operation thanks to structural optimizations.
Together with the noise-optimized drive concept of the Super 1800-5 X, the installation team was able to ensure quiet nighttime operation.
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Crews Working to Renovate Penn State’s Football Stadium in Time for 2027 Season
At Penn State University in State College, the biggest plays are not being made on the gridiron at Beaver Stadium. Rather, they are being rolled out off the field by construction workers involved in a three-year, $700 million renovation of the mammoth structure designed to preserve its rich history within college football.
The first phase of the project, which began after the 2024 football season concluded, has been completed, noted Daily Commercial News (DCN). The press box area, upper bowl and several ground-level structures on the west side of the stadium have been removed and more than 9,000 temporary bleacher seats were installed.
Mellott Announces Appointment of Nick Ecker as President
The four-floor press box, which housed media and broadcasting facilities, along with the stadium’s original suites, was knocked down to make way for a completely new west side of the facility.
On the day of the demolition in 2025, charges were set off in unison, sending the tall structure tumbling to the ground. The seating deck below the press box also was removed. Crews have now begun pouring concrete and building the foundation for a tower that will be built in time for the 2027 football season.
The tower will be home to two signature premium seating clubs — the Schuyler Family Club and the Marzano Club — that will include roughly 4,500 larger-sized seats and 70,000 sq. ft. of lounge space. Seat prices will begin at a hefty $4,500 and Nittany Lion fans will be required to make a gift of $10,000 to reserve club seating.
The building project is tricky, though, as the demolition and construction work are taking place over a three-year period while the stadium is still in operation. Work is being strategically phased and scheduled during this football season, and barriers have been erected to ensure fans do not enter restricted areas.
The basic plan of action was to expand the construction footprint during the off-season and shrink it this fall to accommodate football gameday parking.
In the second phase of the renovation, which begins in 2026 after the current football season ends, the lower bowl of the stadium, referred to as the superstructure, will be demolished and replaced.
The club levels that were torn down earlier will be completed, along with the upper part of the bowl, DCN noted. After that, work will begin on the lower bowl.
The Beaver Stadium revitalization is being led by a triventure construction management team of Barton Malow, headquartered in Michigan, along with Dallas-based AECOM Hunt and Alexander Building Construction Co. in Harrisburg, with Nations Group, an Arizona firm, as a key consultant.
The companies have a history of working together on multiple athletic facilities over the past 20-plus years.
The project’s architect is Populous, a global design firm with extensive experience in designing sports and entertainment venues.
It is anticipated that the Penn State stadium will maintain a capacity for more than 100,000 spectators throughout the
renovation. The university does not expect there will be limitations on parking and tailgating on football gamedays during the construction period.
Once completed, the upgrades will:
• More than double the space of the previous concourses on the west side of the facility. The revitalization also will increase vertical fan circulation with the addition of escalators, elevators and pedestrian ramps, DCN noted.
• Replace stadium lighting to enhance game day presentation.
• Provide a better north videoboard along with ribbon boards on the west side intermediate and upper bowls.
• Create a massive venue with gradually sloping stands, according to architectural renderings of the completed Beaver Stadium. There is no roof on the bowl so sightlines to the field will remain unimpeded.
In alignment with Penn State’s commitment to global sustainability, the structural improvements also are aimed at achieving LEED certification.
Stadium Enhanced for Fans to Enjoy, Opponents to Be Intimated
Pat Kraft, vice-president of intercollegiate athletics of Penn State, explained that the university is thrilled to see the project progressing.
“The improvements we made on the east side following the 2023 season have enhanced fan experience and circulation throughout the building,” he said. “Our next phase will modernize the west side of Beaver Stadium while maintaining its historic roots.
“As we continue to make these changes, we only further enhance our stadium, making it one of the most intimidating places to play in the country,” Kraft said. “This project is not just a project for football, it is one that will impact all 31 sports teams at Penn State, our campus community and the Centre Region for years to come.”
The university’s board of trustees approved investing in the stadium renovations in May 2024 so that the venue could be used year-round and drive more economic growth and development in the region.
During the revitalization project, Penn State officials expect there will be 800 to 1,000 unique tradespeople working each summer and 450 workers on site daily at the effort’s peak. The jobs are expected to generate $15 million in economic impact for the region.
Penn State added that the first phase of the project saw 75 percent of the materials and labor procured from across Pennsylvania.
Mellott announced that Nick Ecker has been appointed as the company’s next president, effective Nov. 3, 2025.
Ecker brings extensive executive leadership experience across the construction equipment and heavy machinery industries, with a strong background in operations, sales and strategic organizational growth. His leadership approach and focus on continuous improvement align with Mellott’s core values and long-term strategic vision.
In conjunction with this appointment, Rich Blake will continue to serve as chief executive officer (CEO) of Mellott. In this capacity, Blake will maintain responsibility for the company’s overall strategic direction, long-term industry relationships and future growth initiatives, including the evaluation of synergistic acquisition opportunities.
“We are excited to welcome Nick to Mellott,” said Blake. “His industry experience and leadership style will be an asset to the organization as we continue to strengthen our market position and pursue new opportunities for growth.”
Mellott looks forward to Ecker’s leadership and contributions as the company continues its commitment to operational excellence, customer success and strategic growth.
For more information, visit mellottcompany.com.
Mellott photo Nick Ecker (R) joins Rich Blake as an executive leader of Mellott.
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Artist's rendering of the completed renovations to Beaver Stadium.
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Just two months ago, Marin transported a massive compressor machine that had traveled all the way from Scotland for testing. After picking it up at the Port of La Porte, Texas, he carefully hauled the load to George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. But this wasn’t your average airport dropoff.
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Trailer dealers had the opportunity to learn about Brandt Industries’ continually growing lineup of heavy haul trailers at the National Trailer Dealers Association (NTDA) Convention which was held Oct. 79, 2025, in Tucson, Ariz.
“As our dealer network continues to grow, so has our product catalogue,” said Russell Solomon, Brandt Industries director of sales — United States and Mexico. “This is a direct result of our eagerness to apply customer feedback to not only our product offering and features, but also to how we partner with and support our dealers and customers. Our goal is to provide our dealer partners and end users with premium quality trailers, as well as top-notch support for those products and our customers before, during and after the sale.”
Brandt heavy haul trailers have received a great reception from United States’ dealers.
“We partnered with Brandt due to the quality of the product, but more importantly due to the people who represent the product,” said Mitchell Brown of Monday Trailers and Equipment in Oklahoma City, Okla. “Throughout my 12-year career in sales, I have not come across this quality of customer service. It is incredible. The Brandt team takes care of dealers and customers from start to finish. It is rare to find in the trailer industry.”
Brandt heavy haul trailers, purpose-built for the oilfield, construction, forestry, agriculture and infrastructure sectors, will see a major expansion in 2025. The company has introduced several new models to its lineup, including the C350, C500, C550 AG trailer and the new TAG trailer.
These new trailers build on Brandt’s reputation for delivering features, premium-
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Trailer dealers had the opportunity to learn about Brandt Industries’ continually growing lineup of heavy haul trailers at the National Trailer Dealers Association (NTDA) Convention which was held Oct. 7-9, 2025, in Tucson, Ariz.
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Brandt heavy haul trailers have received a great reception from United States’ dealers.
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Brandt heavy haul trailers, purpose-built for the oilfield, construction, forestry, agriculture and infrastructure sectors, will see a major expansion in 2025.
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Brandt has introduced several new models to its lineup, including the C350, C500, C550 AG trailer and the new TAG trailer.
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Stellar Strengthens Team With Strategic Hires, Manager
Stellar Industries has made several key updates to its sales team. Three new regional sales managers have been hired to support growth across popular product lines, and a longtime Stellar team member has taken on a new role.
Marcus Smith and Rod Belscher will be joining the hooklift, roll-off and container trucks sales team in the Northeast and Western regions, respectively. Brad Held has been hired as regional sales manager in the Great Lakes region for mechanic and lube truck products. In addition, Stellar veteran Tyler Havens has been named LubeMate, FuelMate and trailer sales manager.
will focus on developing and executing regional sales plans, analyzing markets, prioritizing key accounts and supporting Stellar’s distributor partners. His technical foundation in welding and fabrication, combined with his industry experience, makes him a valuable asset for Stellar’s distributor and customer network.
New Regional Sales Managers for Hooklift, Roll-Off, Container Trucks
Smith brings a background in manufacturing, sales and service to his new role. Most recently, he worked with contractors and distributors to provide both sales and service support. In his new role as regional sales manager in the Northeast region, he
“I’m most looking forward to working with our customers and selling quality products,” said Smith. “There is great potential in the Northeast market, and I’m excited to be part of that future growth.”
Belscher has been working in the commercial trucking industry for the majority of his career, bringing valuable insight and experience to the Western market. He will work closely with distributors to deliver tai-
lored hooklift solutions that support their business goals.
“I’m looking forward to getting to know the customers in my area as well as the challenges they are facing in their business,” said Belscher. “Once I better understand their needs, I feel confident that I’ll be able to help find the product that will align with their goals for growth.”
Brad Held Joins Mechanic, Lube Truck Products Sales Team
Held brings a decade of experience in sales, forecasting and customer service. He previously worked with more than 40 school districts across Ohio, managing large-scale programs and coordinating key milestones. In his new role, he will help Stellar’s distributor partners navigate market trends, anticipate product demands and grow their sales and service capabilities.
“I am most looking forward to building lifelong relationships with distributors throughout the Great Lakes region,” said Held. “With strong, trusting partnerships and best-in-market products and service,
I am excited to contribute to Stellar’s future growth.”
LubeMate, FuelMate, Trailer Sales Manager
In addition to the recent hires, Stellar veteran Tyler Havens has taken on a new role as LubeMate, FuelMate and trailer sales manager. Previously serving as product manager, Havens’ deep product expertise will be essential in helping distributors find the right solution for their business.
“I’m thrilled to be stepping into this new role,” said Havens. “Leveraging the product knowledge and distributor relationships I’ve built over the years, I’m confident I can help grow Stellar’s trailer market share across a variety of industries.”
Looking Ahead
“We’re excited to welcome Marcus, Rod and Brad to the Stellar team and congratulate Tyler in his new role,” said Tim Davison, vice president of sales and marketing of Stellar. “We are confident that the leadership and experience that they bring to their regions will help drive sales growth and strengthen our customer relationships.”
For more information, visit stellarindustries.com.
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Precision Equipment’s Trailers Made to Work Hard
By Katherine Petrik CEG EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
Precision Equipment Manufacturing of Fargo, N.D., is reintroducing its Prospector 42-ft. bottom dump trailer. These trailers are commonly used for spreading asphalt; hauling gravel, sand and dirt; road maintenance; and transporting agricultural products.
The Prospector’s standard features include three 25K Meritor axles, Ridewell air-ride suspension, liftable rear axle, adjustable gate stops, safety lock to lock gate open for cleaning and maintenance, gate control with electric over pneumatic control valve, recessed LED lighting system, removable gate-mounted landing gear, 60-gal. air tank, removable/replaceable front and rear aluminum diamond plate fenders, sealed commercial wiring harness and more.
Additional options include heavy-duty bolt on push block, low-pro and high-pro tire packages, front mudflaps, electric roll tarp, aluminum hub pilot wheels and more.
Specifications on the 42-ft. Prospector include:
• Height-ground to top rail — 103 in.
• Weight — 16,700 lbs.
• Ground Clearance (closed gate) — 12 in.
• Capacity — 25 cu. yds.
• Tub slope — 67 degrees
• King pin setting — 17 in.
• Hopper construction — AR200
• Lower hopper opening — 10 ft. 5 in. x 5 ft. 5 in.
• Upper hopper opening — 16 ft. 6 in. x 7 ft. 4 in.
Bob Nelson, a former truss hauler and trucker, purchased PENMA, a custom fire truck manufacturer in 1999. PENMA built fire trucks out of used truck chassis, adding new tanks and pumps with newer technology, making them affordable for small departments.
These trailers are commonly used for spreading asphalt; hauling gravel, sand and dirt; road
agricultural products.
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Precision Equipment Manufacturing of Fargo, N.D., announced its new Prospector 42ft. belly dump trailer.
As the company expanded its custom fabrication, a rafter manufacturing company with a large customer base needed to transport its product more than 200 mi. away without being damaged. Precision custombuilt roller trailers with air ride suspension and specially designed braking systems to roll the loads off slowly, eliminating damage.
This led to a new product line and both national and international recog-
nition, as Precision Manufacturing began designing and building trailers specific to a customer’s product line.
Precision Equipment Manufacturing builds truck bodies, trailers and flatbeds for the agriculture, construction and distribution industries at its facility in Fargo, N.D. Custom builds also are available.
For more information, visit precisionequipmfg.com. CEG
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dump trailer, feature bottom gates that allow for unloading of materials, as opposed to unloading from the top or the sides.
Precision Equipment Manufacturing builds truck bodies, trailers and flatbeds for the agriculture, construction and distributors industries at its facility in Fargo, N.D.
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Prospector 42-ft. belly dump trailer is manufactured by Precision Equipment Manufacturing.
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KAGE Launches SnowStorm Blast Steel Snow Pusher
KAGE Innovation announced the SnowStorm Blast Steel snow pusher, designed for mid-sized wheel loaders and high-horsepower tractors (15,000-30,000 lb. loaders; more than 100 hp tractors).
“Our customers demanded a pusher that could handle aggressive curb-to-curb scraping, heavy loads and uneven terrain — without the complexity and maintenance of hydraulic hoses,” said Brett Hart of KAGE Innovation. “The SnowStorm Blast Steel delivers exactly that.”
Key Features, Benefits
The SnowStorm Blast Steel brings several features:
• A steel-shoe, floating side-panel design, allowing the box plow to run smoothly over curbs without losing snow loads or damaging equipment.
• A hydraulic-free system: no hoses or wiring required for attachment via a 3point hitch, floating loader quick-attach or bucket clamp. Simplifies setup and minimizes maintenance.
• A 90-degree trip-edge and 65-degree attack angle standard with all of KAGE’s SnowStorm series models — ensuring powerful scraping and safe obstacle disengagement.
• Up to 12 degrees of moldboard oscillation, and a tri-formed 10-gauge grade 50 steel moldboard, for durability and consistent surface contact on uneven terrain.
• Available in 10-ft. and 12-ft. widths. Recommended machine sizes:
10 ft. model: 15,000-30,000 lb. loader or more than 100 hp tractor.
12 ft. model: 18,00030,000 lb. loader or more than 100 hp tractor.
Who It’s for
The SnowStorm Blast Steel is ideal for contractors, municipalities, large facilities, winter-services fleets and agricultural operations that require:
• Robust snow-pushing equipment for demanding conditions (curbs, uneven terrain and heavy snow loads).
• Simplified hookup and minimal maintenance.
• A long-lasting steel-construction pusher built to withstand heavy abuse.
Availability, Support
The SnowStorm Blast Steel is now available through KAGE Innovation’s national dealer network as well as directly from KAGE. Support, financing options and parts availability are offered directly by KAGE Innovation. For more information, visit kageinnovation.com.
The SnowStorm Blast Steel is now available through KAGE Innovation’s national dealer network as well as directly from KAGE.
KAGE photo KAGE Innovation announced the SnowStorm Blast Steel snow pusher, designed for mid-sized wheel loaders and high-horsepower tractors (15,000-30,000-lb. loaders; more than 100 hp tractors).
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Masaba Celebrates Opening of New Facility in Vermillion, S.D.
Masaba Inc., a manufacturer of customdesigned bulk material handling systems and processing equipment, announced the grand opening of its new 147,500-sq.-ft. metal fabrication and office facility in Vermillion, S.D.
The company celebrated this occasion with an open house on Oct. 16, 2025, held at the new Harold Higman Fabrication Center. The official name of the facility was a surprise dedication to Masaba Founder and CEO Jerad Higman’s father, Harold Higman Jr.
The open house included tours and live demonstrations of Masaba’s new metal fabrication equipment; a “make your own keychain” station, where attendees created branded keychains from metal cut and formed by Masaba’s equipment; a formal ceremony; and refreshments.
The new building, located adjacent to Masaba’s existing 211,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing facility, includes 120,000 sq. ft. of fabrication space and 27,500 sq. ft. of office and ancillary areas. The expansion represents a major investment in advanced steel fabrication technology, with more than $15 million in new equipment installed to centralize and automate steel processing.
Just a year after breaking ground in April 2024, the new building was complete to the point that production was able to begin there in early May 2025. By September 2025, all plate and structural steel processing had fully transitioned into the space. The offices, conference areas, lunchrooms, workout room and other employee-focused spaces were completed in late September, further enhancing the workplace environment for Masaba’s growing team.
“Masaba continues to invest in our team, our partners, the industry, our community
and American manufacturing,” said Higman. “This facility allows us to streamline production, expand our capacity and strengthen our ability to deliver the quality and reliability our customers expect. It’s also a commitment to Vermillion and South Dakota, where we’re proud to continue building ‘Masaba Tough’ equipment.”
The new manufacturing facility not only expands fabrication capacity for Masaba, but also enables the company to repurpose its former steel processing area into additional welding and assembly bays, aligning with Masaba’s long-term growth strategy.
The grand opening marked a milestone for Masaba, its team members and the Vermillion community — highlighting a new era of production capacity for the company and its partners.
“Our new facility showcases cutting-edge technology and a commitment to excellence in fabrication that reflects the strength and ingenuity of American industry,” Higman said. “This landmark achievement represents years of innovation, investment and dedication by our team to advancing manufacturing in America.”
For more information, visit masabainc.com
house included
your own keychain” station, where attendees created branded keychains from metal cut and formed by Masaba’s equipment.
for Masaba, its team members and the Vermillion community.
Masaba photo
Masaba Inc. announced the grand opening of its new 147,500-sq.-ft. metal fabrication and office facility in Vermillion, S.D.
Masaba photo
The open house included tours and live demonstrations of Masaba’s new metal fabrication equipment.
Masaba photo
The company celebrated this occasion with an open house event on Oct. 16, 2025, held at the newly named Harold Higman Fabrication Center.
Masaba photo
The open
a “make
Masaba photo
The grand opening on Oct. 16, 2025, marked a milestone
Masaba photo
The offices, conference areas, lunchrooms, workout room and other employee-focused spaces were completed in late September 2025.
Masaba photo
The new building, located adjacent to Masaba’s existing 211,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing facility, includes 120,000 sq. ft. of fabrication space and 27,500 sq. ft. of office and ancillary areas.
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Link-Belt Announces New 145 X4S Hydraulic Excavator
Link-Belt Excavator Co. announced the debut of the 145 X4S hydraulic excavator — a machine engineered for a new era of performance, efficiency and operator comfort, according to Link-Belt
Power, Precision, Efficiency
The heart of the 145 X4S is an advanced, electronically controlled hydraulic pump system paired with the SSC (Spool Stroke Control) system. This innovative combination delivers a dramatic leap in efficiency and control, ensuring maximum productivity on every job.
Powering this performance is the Isuzu AR-4JJ1X final Tier IV engine, known for its fuel economy. Most notably, the 145 X4S achieves low fuel consumption without the need for a diesel particulate filter (DPF), eliminating DPF-related maintenance and replacement costs. Operators can finetune their work with four selectable power modes — SP, power, eco, and lift — allowing them to perfectly optimize for power, precision and ultimate cost-effectiveness on every task.
Technology for Modern Job Site
The 145 X4S is built to embrace technology, offering optional features such as digital level, height and depth alarm and payload management. In addition, it comes precision grade ready, significantly streamlining the installation of precision grade kits and reducing the time and effort required to integrate IMU sensors for essential machine guidance and control systems.
Maximum Uptime, Minimal Maintenance Design
Engineered for extended operation, the 145 X4S maximizes time on the job. A 500-hour fuel filter service interval
means operators can work longer between changes. Plus, the DEF tank boasts a consumption rate of only 2-3 percent compared to diesel fuel, extending the intervals between refills. For ultimate convenience, all essential service points are easily accessible at ground level.
Cab Built for Comfort, Total Control
Step inside the cab and experience a work environment designed for focus and relaxation during long shifts. The 10-in. LCD monitor features an anti-glare coating for greater visibility. This monitor can be fully customized to display vital information, including custom hydraulic work tool names, system messages and SCR auto regeneration status.
The spacious cab, with ROPS and FOPS level 1 certification, features ample legroom and a high-back, tilting and heated seat.
Safety and visibility are enhanced by WAVES (wide angle visual enhancement system), providing a 230 degree view around the machine. The spacious cab, with ROPS and FOPS level 1 certification, features ample legroom and a high-back, tilting and heated seat, making the 145 X4S the ultimate machine for operator comfort and productivity.
For more information, visit lbxco.com.
Link-Belt Excavators photo Link-Belt Excavator Co. announced the debut of the 145 X4S hydraulic excavator.
Link-Belt Excavators photo
The 145 X4S is built to embrace technology, offering optional features such as digital level, height and depth alarm and payload management.
Link-Belt Excavators photo
fuel economy.
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Skanska USA Civil Completes Decade-Long Sustainability Upgrades at Maspeth Yard
Skanska has announced the completion of a decade-long initiative aimed at transforming Skanska USA Civil’s Maspeth Yard into a sustainable facility in Queens, N.Y.
Maspeth Yard operates around the clock as the central hub for housing and maintenance of the construction equipment used in Skanska USA Civil Northeast’s operations, as well as its underpinning and foundation projects.
Since opening in 2013, the facility has made sustainability a core focus, driving improvements in operational efficiency, carbon reduction, cost savings and overall environmental impact — both at the yard itself and the projects it supports.
“Maspeth Yard continues to drive innovation in construction equipment, integrating smart battery hybrid systems for generators, procuring hybrid yellow iron loaders and solar light towers to replace diesel-powered units and is now using renewable diesel fuel in our vehicles and equipment dispatched from the yard — further enhancing sustainability, efficiency and safety across Skanska’s projects,” said Steven Weiburg, regional equipment manager of Skanska USA Civil Northeast. “By strategically reducing energy consumption and emissions while optimizing operational workflows, Maspeth is not only cutting costs but also reinforcing Skanska’s commitment to smarter, sustainable infrastructure solutions.”
Skanska photo Skanska has announced the completion of a decade-long initiative aimed at transforming Skanska USA Civil’s Maspeth Yard into a sustainable facility in Queens, N.Y.
Maspeth Yard has implemented numerous initiatives to reduce its environmental impact while improving operational efficiency. Key upgrades include transitioning to energy-efficient LED lighting, which has cut lighting energy demand by 70 percent, and upgrading air compressors to lower energy consumption by 22,000 kWh annually, with significant support from Con Edison.
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Since opening in 2013, the facility has made sustainability a core focus, driving improvements in operational efficiency, carbon reduction, cost savings and overall environmental impact — both at the yard itself and the projects it supports.
In addition, a major overhaul of the boiler system introduced a three-stage hot water boiler, enhancing reliability and efficiency. The facility also has moved toward on-site power generation, reducing emissions and dependence on diesel-powered equipment.
To support the transition to electric vehicles (EVs), Maspeth Yard has been proactive in expanding its EV infrastructure. Charging stations were first installed in 2013, and the facility recently added eight new Level 2 chargers, with plans for further expansion, including Level 3 chargers. Since 2021, these efforts have enabled the fleet to grow from just two green vehicles to more than 93, marking a significant shift towards more sustainable transportation solutions.
A major milestone in Maspeth Yard’s sustainability journey is the recent installation of solar panels across the facility,
provided by Core Development Group. This initiative is expected to offset 15 million lbs. of CO2, equivalent to saving 765,450 gal. of gasoline. With financial incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act and other sources, Skanska anticipates recovering more than 90 percent of its $900,000 investment while projecting savings of $2.5 million over the next 25 years.
By strategically enhancing operations and proactively reducing its carbon footprint, Maspeth Yard is advancing Skanska’s commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2045. The transition to a sustainable power source is projected to generate $2.5 million in cost savings over the next 25 years.
At the same time, strategic partnerships with manufacturers are facilitating the adoption of new equipment that strengthens sustainability, maximizes operational efficiency and enhances job site safety across Skanska’s projects.
For more information, visit skanska.com.
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Takeuchi Facility in Moore, S.C., Earns
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Certification
The Takeuchi-US assembly plant in Moore, S.C., has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification.
This certification underscores Takeuchi’s commitment to producing equipment that meets the highest standards of quality, reliability and performance.
“One of our strategic objectives for 2025 was to create a business and/or quality management system that would allow for scale,” said Chris Burdette, director of operations of Takeuchi’s Moore facility. “Our culture is to show up each day with the intention of ‘Making Our Best Better’ — Takeuchi’s 2025 motto — for our team members and customers.
“This certification is just another example of our vision becoming a reality through strong action planning, collaboration and execution. I firmly believe that our mentality, when we began this objective, set us apart and allowed us to be successful. ISO certification was not the destination, but instead, a verification of effectiveness for the system we installed to manage
change, mitigate risk and leverage opportunities with speed.”
Achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification is no small feat. It recognizes that an organization has implemented a quality management system (QMS) meeting the requirements of the international ISO 9001 standard. The process typically takes a minimum of one to two years to achieve, requiring companies to fully understand the standard, assess gaps, document processes, implement a plan and undergo an audit to ensure they meet the standard’s requirements for consistent quality and customer satisfaction.
“To achieve ISO certification, we embraced the plan-do-check-act cycle as our compass,” said Alisha Needs, quality manager of Takeuchi’s Moore facility. “We began by honestly assessing where we stood and envisioning where we needed to be. With guidance from seasoned experts and a clear understanding of our strengths and gaps, we transformed insight into action. Our team didn’t just follow a plan — we owned it, executed it and
elevated our standards. It wasn’t just about certification; it was about becoming better than we were yesterday.”
For Takeuchi customers, the certification provides assurance that their compact equipment meets the highest quality standards. Due to data-driven evaluation and feedback, Takeuchi can determine any processes that need improvement and quickly take action using a customer-first approach that reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to the people who depend on their machines every day.
“This certification is a testament to the dedication and expertise of our South Carolina team,” said Jeff Stewart, president of Takeuchi-US. “Their commitment to excellence ensures that every machine leaving this facility reflects the standards our customers expect from Takeuchi. We’re proud of this accomplishment and confident it will further strengthen the trust customers place in our brand.”
For more information, visit takeuchi-us.com.
Ferrovial Construction Names Tim Creson as U.S. Chief Operating Officer
Ferrovial announced Tim Creson has rejoined its construction division as United States chief operating officer, reporting to Pepe Baraja, United States and Canada CEO of Ferrovial Construction. In his new role, Creson will lead strategic growth initiatives, stakeholder engagement and operational excellence for the division.
“We’re proud to welcome Tim back to Ferrovial,” said Baraja. “His proven leadership and deep industry expertise will be instrumental in delivering complex infrastructure projects and advancing Ferrovial’s strategic growth across the U.S. market.”
“I’m honored to take on this role and rejoin the Ferrovial team at such a pivotal moment,” said Creson. “Ferrovial’s clear vision for growth, coupled with its track record of delivering high-quality, essential infrastructure for communities, made this an easy decision. I look forward to working with our teams to build on that legacy and drive continued success.”
Creson brings more than 30 years of industry experience, leading strategy, operations and mergers and acquisitions. He rejoins Ferrovial after having served as president and CEO of American Bridge Company and then president of Texas Sterling Construction Co. Creson was president and CEO of Ferrovial’s Webber from 2012 to 2018, where he led the company to become a recognized construction leader in transportation and water, successfully delivering infrastructure projects across the southern United States.
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Caterpillar to Bring Heavy Innovation to CES Keynote
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced Joe Creed, Caterpillar CEO, as a keynote speaker at CES 2026.
Combining a century of experience and technology, Caterpillar is redefining what heavy equipment can do, creating new, better and safer ways for its customers to dig, mine, build, power and evolve, according to Caterpillar.
Caterpillar will unveil its latest developments in AI, machine learning and autonomous functionality, announcing new innovations, partnerships and investments.
“CES is where innovators show up and bold ideas come to life,” said Gary Shapiro, CEO and vice chair of CTA. “I’m thrilled to welcome CEO Joe Creed and Caterpillar to the CES keynote stage to show how technology is transforming the way we build.”
Celebrating its centennial in 2025, Caterpillar will use its CES 2026 keynote to launch the next 100 years with a clear focus on technology. Creed and other company leaders in digital and technology will outline how new tech approaches will meet today’s needs and anticipate tomorrow’s challenges, delivering continuous value to customers.
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From dirt to data, Caterpillar will cover its evolution in autonomous machines and the tangible impact of AI on the industry. Caterpillar also is equipping its workforce with tech tools that allow them to focus on customer service, product development and operational efficiency.
“We are building on our strong legacy of innovation, rapidly expanding our tech capabilities in new ways that help solve our customers’ toughest challenges,” said Creed. “CES is the place to showcase Caterpillar as an advanced technology leader in industrial equipment with expertise that extends beyond moving earth to include intelligent systems and integrated digital platforms that anticipate, evolve and optimize customer outcomes for a better tomorrow.”
In his nearly 30 years across multiple divisions of the corporation, Creed has developed a deep understanding of the diverse operations and strategic opportunities crucial to enhancing Caterpillar’s global leadership. As the company embarks on its second century, he is dedicated to honoring the company’s rich legacy, leveraging the tech that will drive its future and focusing on its greatest
“CES is where innovators show up and bold ideas come to life.”
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competitive advantage, Caterpillar’s people.
“I look forward to a dynamic Caterpillar keynote at CES, exploring AI’s transformational power and potential as we build the world,” said Kinsey Fabrizio, president of CTA. “We can’t wait to see how Caterpillar is moving the mobility tech ecosystem forward.”
Creed will deliver his keynote at 9 a.m. on Jan. 7, in the Palazzo Ballroom at the Venetian. Lisa Su of AMD, Yannick Bolloré of Havas and Vivendi and Yuanqing Yang of Lenovo also will keynote at CES 2026. For more information, visit cat.com
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THE DOER’S DREAM
Switchback Helicopters Chooses Strap Over Cable for Its New Hangar Door
Switchback Helicopters operates in Calgary, Alb. The company’s home base is Springback Airport in a 13,000sq.-ft. hangar with a 60-ft. Schweiss Doors liftstrap bifold door.
During the Canadian wildfire season, historically between the months of May through September, the team at Switchback Helicopters in Calgary, Alberta, is on call.
The pilots ferry people and equipment to fires and take part in fire suppression efforts by hauling water buckets to and from hot spots. On the ground, the maintenance crew keeps Switchback helicopters in top working order so they can respond to calls.
“Our main business is firefighting,” said Kurt Vickery, hangar manager of Switchback Helicopters.
Playing a vital role during this busy time and throughout the year, is Switchback’s 13,000-sq.-ft. hangar and its 60-ft. by 19-ft. Schweiss Doors liftstrap bifold door. The hangar provides storage and maintenance space for the aircraft while the bifold door makes it easy to move the helicopters in and out quickly.
“Because of the reliability and quality of Schweiss doors,
we have had zero issues with our door,” said Mike Freidin, Switchback Helicopter’s co-founder and maintenance manager.
Switchback’s story started with three men, all aviation enthusiasts who worked for the same large Canadian helicopter operator. When that operator entered into creditor protection, the trio of Fredin, Brian MacPherson and Jeff Groom set off on their own.
“We decided we were at a point that is was now or never,” Freidin said.
They set up in a 2,000-sq.-ft. hangar at the Springback Airport and established Switchback Helicopters. In addition to firefighting, the company also provides charter flights and infrared scanning services, used to find animals, fires and individuals among southwestern Alberta’s mountains and forests.
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The door’s width and height allow for ease of movement for the helicopters in Switchback’s fleet.
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Switchback Decides to Go With Schweiss Doors When Building New Airport Hangar
Switchback’s fleet is anchored by two AStar B3 helicopters. This type of helicopter is widely used by law enforcement and firefighting as they are well-equipped to fly in the challenging airspace around mountains. One such helicopter even landed on top of Mount Everest.
When Switchback had the opportunity to build a new hangar with a partner at the airport, they took it. They hired Ironwood Building Corp. of Calgary to erect a 13,000-sq.-ft. hangar which also includes office space.
One thing the Switchback founders liked about their original hangar was the Schweiss door. They’d seen problems with other doors, such as cables failing, and had no intention of taking such a gamble on installing a different brand door on their new hangar.
The team at Switchback liked the reliability and quality of the Schweiss bifold door and knew they wanted it for the new space.
“We knew that was the way we wanted to go,” Freidin said. “When we built the hangar, we knew we were putting on a Schweiss door.”
They ordered a 60-ft. by 19-ft. liftstrap bifold door, with four windows. The windows were both a design decision and a safety feature as they allow workers to see what is going on outside the hangar when the door is closed.
“We like the strap system of the Schweiss Doors bifold door as opposed to the cable system,” Vickery said. “And we wanted to be able to see out to our helipads and we also wanted the natural light.”
The Switchback door also has Schweiss Doors’ automatic strap latch locking system, which pulls the door against the building and tightly latches it closed without any assistance from the operator. This is a big positive in an area that can get high winds.
Through the process of ordering and installing the new Schweiss doors, Switchback learned two lessons. The first was to find a knowledgeable installer if you don’t plan to install the door yourself. Freidin said they ended up having to find a second installer when the first was unable to correct-
ly finish the job. Schweiss Doors provides customers with a list of qualified installers around their local region.
“It had nothing to do with Schweiss Doors,” Freidin said, adding the second installer found the instructions from Schweiss to be easy to follow. “They were pretty happy with the installation.”
The second lesson was to think of the future when ordering, not only the door, but when designing the building as well. While the building and door perfectly meet current needs, Freidin says they wish they had made both bigger, so the business could grow without having to worry about running out of space.
“The advice is plan for the future growth,” Vickery said. “Don’t focus on the now, focus on where you are going and then planning accordingly for your width and height.”
Looking forward, Switchback Helicopters would be more than happy to purchase a Schweiss door for any future hangar projects and they would be quick to recommend Schweiss Doors to others.
“Oh, yeah, absolutely,” Vickey said.
“In a heartbeat,” Freidin said.
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Training and certification are key, as are changes in the contracting practice that commit to worker safety.
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Oregon DOT reminds drivers that workers around Oregon put their lives on the line to keep state roads safe clear and flowing smoothly.
“From construction crews and flaggers to tow truck drivers and incident responders, these workers are often just feet or inches away from passing vehicles.”
The agency stressed the fact that these workers “are real people — our neighbors, friends and family” out every day improving the roads drivers rely on.
“As drivers, we owe it to them to slow down, stay alert and move over when we can. Their safety is in our hands,” said Kris Strickler, ODOT director.
The agency made the statement during April’s Work Zone Safety Week, but said
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The agency stressed that work zones are a shared space. Drivers are part of the work zone and their choices impact the safety of those working in it.
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Ozinga Bros., Spitch Partner to Modernize Customer Support
Ozinga Bros. Inc., a fourth-generation, family-owned leader in concrete, bulk materials and logistics solutions, has partnered with Spitch US Corp., the United States subsidiary of Spitch AG, a global provider of Conversational Agentic AI, to modernize its customer support and IT operations with advanced Speech Analytics — laying the foundation for the upcoming Virtual Assistant adoption.
“We deeply value our partnership with Ozinga and see tremendous potential to drive innovation and efficiency at Ozinga and across the ready-mix concrete industry through our Conversational Agentic AI Platform,” said Piergiorgio Vittori, CEO of Spitch US Corp.
Ozinga faced the challenge of delivering real-time reporting and analytics across its distributed contact centers and IT help desks in both English and Spanish. By implementing Spitch Speech Analytics, the company centralized calls and voicemails into a single platform, gaining statistically significant visibility into customer sentiment.
The solution also highlights key ‘Wins’ — best practices to replicate — and ‘Issues’ — areas for improvement such as additional agent training or recurring problem topics. These insights not only enhance live agent performance but also uncover opportunities for automation, paving the way for the next phase of Ozinga’s innovation journey.
“Spitch’s Speech Analytics has empowered us with key insights, enhancing productivity across our contact centers and IT Help Desk while elevating both customer and employee experience,” said Keith Onchuck, CIO of Ozinga Bros., Inc.
Key Benefits of Partnership:
• Increased efficiency — Optimized processes and resource allocation based on real customer interactions.
• Actionable insights — Automated reporting on KPIs enables accurate performance evaluation across divisions and business lines.
• Enhanced experience — Sentiment analysis pinpoints service bottlenecks and provides actionable recommendations to improve both service quality and agent productivity. The platform also flags critical calls — such as those with low ratings or customer complaints — enabling faster resolution and a better overall customer experience
• Path to Automation — Analytics highlight opportunities for Virtual Assistant deployment, enabling 24/7 self-service while freeing agents to focus on high value interactions.
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10. NEW DATE-LIVE: Thursday, December 11, HOUSTON, TEXAS: Something Very, Very Special. 2 Auctions in 1 Day. Part 1: Exclusive. Very Late Model Cat Authorized Rental Fleet Construction Equipment, (10)Telescopic Forklifts, Attachments, Support, Service Trucks. Part 2: Rental Fleet Equipment from Several Rental Companies.
14. LIVE: Friday, December 19: BERNARDSVILLE, NEW JERSEY: Real Estate Is Sold. One Owner. General Construction & Asphalt Contractor. Everything Bought New, Well Maintained. HIGHLIGHTS: Like New Leeboy Paver, Asphalt Roller, Cat 420 Tractor Loader Backhoe, Kubota Skid Steer, One-of-A-Kind Looks New 1997 Mack Truck Tractor 20F 56R(t/a), (2)Mack Triaxle Dump Trucks, Ford Louisville Dump Truck(s/a), Several Late Model GMC 3500HD 4x4 Pickup Trucks, Plus Much More.
15-16. 2-DAY AUCTION. DAY 1 LIVE: ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY: Saturday, December 20, DAY 2 TIMED: ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY: Closes- Sunday, December 21, Opens- Thursday, December 11: Rentals, Rentals, Rentals. Construction, Utility Equipment, (100)Aerial Lifts, Forklifts, (10)New Cab & Chassis, All Types of Trucks, Trailers, Support and Attachments. 17,18. 2-DAY AUCTION. LIVE: Saturday, December 27, TIMED: ClosesSunday, December 28, Opens- Sunday, December 14: GREENWICH, NEW YORK: LIVE: Late Model Construction, Utility Equipment, Primarily Cat, John Deere, Volvo, Case, Dump Trucks, Truck Tractors, Equipment Trailers. TIMED: Attachments, New & Used Support Equipment. HIGHLIGHTS DAY 1: (2)2026 Unused Peterbilt Triaxle Dump Trucks, (2)Unused Kenworth Triaxle Rolloff Trucks, 2026 Peterbilt Triaxle Truck Tractor, (2)Demo John Deere 310P Backhoes, (5)Late Model Service Trucks, (12) Telescopic Forklifts, Unused Screening Plant and more. 19. LIVE: Friday, January 23, DELAWARE, OHIO: Rentals, Rentals. Very Late Model John Deere & Cat Construction & Utility Equipment, Aerials, Forklifts, Skid Steers, Attachments, Buckets, Support, Dump Trucks, Truck Tractors, All Types of Trailers, Service and Pickup Trucks. 20-30. 33RD ANNUAL LIVE & TIMED FLORIDA AUCTION: Friday, January 30 to Monday, February 9: BUSHNELL, FLORIDA: Unbelieveable! By Popular Demand this Sale will be 11 Glorious Days of Selling New & Like New Rental Fleet Equipment. Only the Best to be Found Here. Construction, Utility Equipment, Aerial Lifts, Forklifts, Dump Trucks, Truck Tractors, All Types of Trailers(the best), Enormous Amount of New & Like New Support, Attachments and more.
31,32. 2-DAY LIVE AUCTION: Wednesday, March 4 - Thursday, March 5, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: To Coincide with the Famous ConExpo Show. Featuring Earthmoving Construction Equipment, Forklifts, Boom & Scissor Lifts, Utility and Landscape Equipment, Large Quantity Attachments & Support, All Types of Trucks and Trailers - New and Used.
NEW DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED
33,34. LIVE & TIMED: CENTRAL CONNECTICUT: 2-Day Auction. Something Super Special. Very Late Model Construction & Utility Equipment, Forklifts, Boom & Scissor Lifts,Earthmoving Equipment, Dump Trucks, Truck Tractors, Service & Utility Trucks, All Types of Trailers, Large Quantity of Attachments, Buckets and Support Equipment.
35. LIVE: MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Job Completion of Late Model Construction & Aggregate Equipment, Truck Tractors, Dump Trucks, Pickup & Service Trucks, Trailers, Attachments and Support.
36. LIVE: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS: It's Big! Complete Liquidation. Very Large Amount of Truck Tractors, Trailers and more.
37. TIMED: MULTIPLE LOCATIONS: Large Quantity Construction Equipment, Telescopic & Warehouse Forklifts, Boom & Scissor Lifts, Trailers, Truck Tractors.
38. TIMED: CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA: New Enterprise. Construction, Aggregate, Concrete Equipment, Cat Rubber Tired Loaders, Utility Equipment, Large Quantity Cement Mixers, All Types of Support, Attachments, Trucks and Trailers.
39. LIVE: ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA: Major Job Completion of Aggregate, Late Model Construction Equipment, Articulated Haul Trucks, Service Trucks, Attachments, Large Quantity of Good Support. Everything is in Excellent Condition.
40. TIMED: PORT MURRAY, NEW JERSEY: Complete Liquidation. Rolloff Trucks, Large Quantity Rolloff Containers, Support Plus Construction Equipment, Dump Trucks, Truck Tractors and Trailers.
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Partnership Expands Industry’s Effort to Save Lives in Work Zones
Helping the most inexperienced drivers look out for the most vulnerable road users is the goal of a new, national partnership announced today between the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Foundation and Work Zone Safe — an Oklahoma-based non-profit teaching teen drivers “there is a face and a family behind every flag, cone and flashing light.”
Adopted by the Oklahoma state legislature in 2023 as a component of driving certification, the Work Zone Safe program has since expanded into six more states, with a projected 250,000 teen drivers to be trained next year.
Through a major financial gift from ARTBA’s Foundation, and in partnership with the association’s state contractor chapter affiliates, the initiative aims to:
• encourage adoption of program requirements in other states;
• expand hands-on training opportunities for state transportation agencies to deliver their own “faces behind the flag” safety training;
• bring the “faces behind the flag” opportunity to community events; and
• recognize and reward teen drivers nationwide who demonstrate a commitment to safe driving in work zones.
“Teaching teens to respect work zones directly aligns with ARTBA’s goal to protect roadway workers during construction operations,” said Brad Sant, senior vice president of safety and education for the Washington, D.C.-based ARTBA.
Tom Robins, founder of Work Zone Safe said, “With ARTBA’s support, we can further expand our life-saving mission, ensuring the next generation of drivers navigates
For more information,
Bobcat Invests $4.8M to Renovate Bismarck, N.D., Facility
Bobcat Co. completed a $4.8 million renovation of its Bismarck, N.D., manufacturing facility, furthering its commitment to invest in its employees, operations and communities.
The project modernized 22,560 sq. ft. of shared spaces across the facility, including employee breakrooms, meeting areas, conference rooms and office spaces. With refreshed finishes, updated furnishings and a collaborative layout, the improvements reflect Bobcat’s design standards across its global footprint.
“At Bobcat, we believe investing in our facilities is an investment in our people and our future,” said Mike Ballweber, president, Doosan Bobcat North America Inc. “These renovations benefit everyone who works here. By creating modern, collaborative and welcoming spaces, we empower employees to push boundaries, spark new ideas and shape the future of our industry. North Dakota is not only our home — it’s the foundation of our growth and innovation.”
More than 700 professional and production employees work at the Bobcat Bismarck Manufacturing Facility, where excavators and aftermarket parts are manufactured. Bismarck also is home to the Bobcat Acceleration Center, a key engineer-
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ing facility and innovation hub for all Bobcat equipment distributed globally.
“The renovation has meaningfully enhanced both employee safety and overall productivity,” said Scott Zimmerman,
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For more information:
AGC Phone Number: 703/548-3118
AGC Fax Number: 703/842-8817
ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF MINNESOTA
2025 AGC HOLIDAY RECEPTION
Date:December 3, 2025
Time:4:30 PM – 7:30 PM (CST)
Place:Machine Shop
300 2nd Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Come celebrate the end of another great year together in the Minnesota construction industry!
Bobcat environmental health and safety manager. “From the outset, our design priorities centered on safety and security — with ergonomic workstations, collaborative workspaces and advanced warning lighting
December 3, 2025.
To approve December 4, 2024, Annual Meeting Minutes.
To ratify and approve the acts of the Association’s Officers and Directors.
To approve the Treasurer’s Report.
To receive the Nominating Committee’s Report and elect Directors of the Association.
To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment(s) thereof.
For more information: https://admin.agcmn.org
ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN CONTRACTORS (AWC)
Our Mission:
Building Information Modeling Education Program
Start Date: Mon, December 1, 2025 (12:00 PM)
End Date: Wed, December 10, 2025 (5:30 PM) Online, Virtual
Training/Professional Development
• AGC EDGE Estimate with Impact – Heavy Highway Civil Estimating
Start Date: Monday, December 1, 2025 (1:00 PM)
End Date: Friday, December 5, 2025 (5:00 PM) Online Virtual
End Date: Friday, December 12, 2025 (2:30 PM) Dallas, Texas
Training/Professional Development
• WEBINAR: National AGC Safety Awards: Member Informational Session
Date: Tues, December 9, 2025 (2:00 PM – 3:00 PM)
The reception will include a brief annual business meeting and will be followed by food and drinks. Enjoy the company of your industry peers as we raise a glass together and eat some good food.
Join us a half-hour early (at 4:00 PM) to participate in the brief annual business meeting!
Ample street parking is available, as well as a ramp across the street from the property.
For those in the Seattle area, the AGC Holiday Open House & Public Officials Reception is also scheduled for December 3, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.
This event will allow AGC members to celebrate the holidays, chat with local public officials and enjoy appetizers and beverages.
It is a chance to network with AGC Board and leadership, fellow AGC Board and leadership, fellow AGC members, and elected officials from the Puget Sound region.
Both events are free for AGC members and provide a festive atmosphere to celebrate the holiday season while connecting with others in the industry.
Annual Business Meeting Notice
Notice is given to the voting members of Associated General Contractors of Minnesota at the Machine Shop, Minneapolis, MN 55414 at 4:00 PM on Wednesday,
The Association of Women Contractors provides advocacy, collaboration and industry leadership to support and enrich women-owned companies in the construction industry.
AWC HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
Date:Thursday, December 4, 2025
Place:Alhambra Hall 131 Middle Street
Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina 29464
Time:5:30 PM – 9:30 PM (EST)
Join CREW Charleston, Women of Construction and Charleston Contractor’s Association for our JOINT ASSOCIATAION PARTY!
There will be catered food, open bar and music!
For more information:
Association of Women Contractors (AWC) 1337 Saint Clair Avenue #4, Saint Paul, MN 55105 Phone: 651/489-2221
ASPHALT CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA, INC. (ACAF)
Florida Asphalt Expo & Conference
Start Date:December 15, 2025
systems. The open office layout has also fostered stronger cross-departmental connection, improving communication and teamwork across daily planning, safety initiatives, operations and facility projects.”
The renovations complement Bobcat’s broader investment strategy in North Dakota and beyond. Over the last decade, the company has invested more than $82 million in its North Dakota facilities and nearly $260 million in its locations across the United States.
“The renovations at our Bismarck location are a testament to our commitment to continuous improvement and to the people who make Bobcat extraordinary,” Ballweber said.
The project was supported by Shultz + Associates Architects and Capital City Construction, with additional contributions from Skeels Electric, Advance Mechanical Inc., InterOffice Furniture, Connect Interiors LLC and Professional Install LLC.
In addition to its operations in Bismarck, Bobcat has an extensive presence throughout the United States, employing more than 5,000 people at offices, facilities and manufacturing operations across North America.
For more information, visit bobcat.com/na/en.
End Date:December 17, 2025
Event Location:Caribe Royal Resort and Convention Center 8101 World Center Drive Orlando, FL 32821
About the ACAF Expo & Conference
The 2025 ACAF Expo & Conference brings together industry leaders, innovators, and professionals for three (3) days of networking, education and collaboration. From keynote sessions to hands-on workshops, you will gain insights that will shape the future of asphalt construction in Florida.
Monday, December 15
Leadership Course (Invitation Only)
Women of Asphalt Meeting
Board of Directors Meeting (Invitation Only)
Registration
Reception
Women of Asphalt Dinner
Board of Directors Dinner (Invitation Only)
Tuesday, December 16
SWIFTT
Registration Expo Open
Drink Station Open
Program
Dine Around the Expo & Cornhole Competition
Wednesday, December 17
Registration
Breakfast at the Expo Expo OpenProgram
Our members:
ACAF’s membership consists of asphalt producers and member companies that work together supplying materials, equipment, and support for plant-mixed asphalt in Florida.
For more information:
1007 E. DeSoto Park Drive, Suite 201
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Phone: 850/222-7300
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Bobcat has completed a $4.8 million renovation of its Bismarck, N.D., manufacturing facility.
