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American Bridge Co. Working to Replace Aging Bayway Bridge

Crews have been using Manitowoc cranes — a 2250 and two 4100s and an 80-ton hydraulic crane and others.

The construction site for the Florida Department of Transportation’s $56.3 million project to replace the SR 679/Bayway Bridge (Structure E) and repave SR 679 from north of Yacht Club Lane to SR 682 is a hive of activity with crews and equipment from American Bridge Company (ABC) hard at work to complete the project in the summer of 2021.

The work, which started in December 2018, is taking place along 2 mi. of SR 679 and Pinellas Bayway (north of Yacht Club lane to SR 682) in the cities of St. Pete Beach and St. Petersburg (Pinellas County). The project is being financed by toll revenue.

The design-build project includes replacing the existing two-lane bascule bridge, a drawbridge, with a two-lane, high-level, fixed bridge (Bayway Structure “E”) between Isla Del Sol and Tierra Verde islands in the Intercoastal Waterway, repaving the existing SR 679 roadway between SR 682 and the new bridge, and replacing a seawall south of the bridge along SR 679 in Pinellas County. Also included is the construction of a 12-ft.-wide shared-use path on the east side and a 5-ft.-wide concrete sidewalk on the west side of SR 679, and a round-about at Madonna Boulevard/First Street.

Originally split into three contracts, it was decided to combine it into one.

The existing bridge, which carries 15,600 cars and trucks daily, was built in 1961 and will remain in use until the new bridge is completed.

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SCDOT is constructing a new high-level fixed-span bridge on U.S. Highway 21 over the Harbor River in Beaufort County and is removing the existing swing-span bridge, which is more than 78 years old.

LOUISIANA, USACE TO DEEPEN LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER

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CELEBRATING 40 YEARS AT CAROLINA CAT: GREG BRADLEY AND JOHN HOOD

The USACE will begin construction on the deepening of the Lower Mississippi River from 45 to 50 ft. The project will provide deep draft access to the ports at Baton Rouge, New Orleans, South Louisiana, St. Bernard and Plaquemines.

Pac-Man. Rubik’s Cube. Post-it notes. What do these things have in common?

This year marks 40 years since their debut. But at Carolina Cat, there are two other names that can be added to that list — John Hood and Greg Bradley.

Charlotte-based Ascendum Machinery has built a full-service branch and laydown yard on 12.5 acres just north of Charlotte in Cabarrus County. The two-story building is located off Interstate 85 in Concord.

The AED Foundation (AEDF) is committed to accrediting 100 college programs by 2024, working consistently with schools to provide this highly-respected distinction. This is one component of the Foundation’s Vision 2024.

The earthquake was centered 54 mi. northwest of Winston-Salem and happened at 8:07 a.m., according to an official United States Geological Service (USGS) report.

For several years, construction companies of all sizes have been faced with a pronounced shortage of people looking to work in the building trade, including folks to operate heavy machinery.

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ASCENDUM MACHINERY OPENS FLAGSHIP STORE NEAR CHARLOTTE

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Construction in middle Tennessee continues to push forward, enabling Thompson Machinery, the local Caterpillar dealer, to invest $15 million in Thompson’s Station, Tenn.

For years, the confluence of I-10, I-12 and I-59, the French Branch Bridge and West Pearl River Bridge has enabled drivers to get where they needed to go in the New Orleans metro area.

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) announced July 24 that it had awarded two separate contracts worth a combined $296.3 million to help the U.S. Marine Corps at Camp Lejeune in eastern North Carolina.

Flagler Construction Equipment officially became a part of Alta Equipment Company on Feb. 14, 2020, which has now positioned the company to provide a completely new perspective on serving the equipment marketplace.

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) launched Equipped to Vote, a national get-out-the-vote campaign to urge members of the industry to register to vote and support pro-manufacturing candidates in the 2020 election.

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Stevens Towing Supports S.C. Bridge Construction Project

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Stevens Towing delivered first consignment of girders to site on July 17.

Bridge girders are being transported on one of Stevens Towing’s inland super jumbo hopper barges with tug Island Fox handling the tow.

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is constructing a new high-level fixed-span bridge on U.S. Highway 21 over the Harbor River in Beaufort County and is removing the existing swing-span bridge, which is more than 78 years old.

The new 3,353-ft.-long bridge will provide uninterrupted access for shrimping and sailing vessels along the river below as well as provide improved safety for motorists crossing the bridge itself. The 65-ft. high bridge will offer 12-ft.-wide lanes with 10-ft. shoulders in each direction.

The current bridge will remain open to travel until con-

struction of the new bridge is complete, sometime in 2022. It provides the only means for vehicular transportation from the mainland to Harbor Island, Hunting Island and Fripp Island.

The new bridge construction project is being supported by Yonges Island, S.C.-based Stevens Towing Co. It has a contract to move a total of 65 girders for the bridge from Standard Concrete Products in nearby Savannah, Ga. Each girder is 168 ft. long and weighs a little over 100 tons.

The project contractor, United Infrastructure Group, headquartered in Charlotte, has chartered one of Stevens Towing’s 260 by 52.5 by 12-ft. inland super jumbo hopper barges to

move the girders, and Stevens’ tug Island Fox is handling the tows.

The towing firm said it completed its first delivery of girders on July 17, with a return trip from Savannah planned in August to haul another load to the bridge construction site.

After that, Stevens Towing will deliver groups of 10 girders every few weeks until the job is complete.

The girders are manufactured by Standard Concrete in Savannah and loaded onto the barge at its Savannah River facility, which has a barge slip and mobile gantry cranes for barge loading operations. 

Louisiana, USACE to Deepen Lower Mississippi River Gov. John Bel Edwards and other top Louisiana officials signed a formal agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) on July 31 to begin construction on the deepening of the Lower Mississippi River from 45 to 50 ft.

The project will provide deep draft access to the ports at Baton Rouge, New Orleans, South Louisiana, St. Bernard and Plaquemines.

“This is a great day for the people of Louisiana who depend on the Mississippi River for their livelihood,” said Edwards.

“When completed, this project will allow larger vessels that can currently use the widened Panama Canal to reach Louisiana ports as far north as Baton Rouge. It will also allow for some vessels to carry heavier loads. Nationwide, industries that depend on the Mississippi River to move goods will benefit greatly from this dredging project.”

He was joined by Major General Diana Holland, commanding general of the USACE’s Mississippi River Valley Division, and Colonel Stephen Murphy, commander, New Orleans District, in a signing ceremony at the New Orleans District Headquarters.

The overall enterprise will provide a draft of 50 ft. stretching over 256 mi. from the

Port of Baton Rouge to the Gulf of Mexico.

In addition, the material dredged from the first 30 mi. of the project near the mouth of the Mississippi will restore an estimated 1,462 acres of critical marsh habitat.

Phase 1 of the project will provide 50 ft. of channel from the Gulf of Mexico through Southwest Pass to Belmont Crossing and open approximately 175 mi. of the ship channel to the deeper draft, encompassing the entire jurisdiction of the Port of New Orleans.

“This monumental agreement would not have been possible without the leadership of Gov. Edwards, the Louisiana Legislature and the entire Louisiana Congressional delegation, who have been steadfast in their support of this critical project,” said Brandy D. Christian, president and CEO of the Port of New Orleans.

“In addition, the importance of the work of the Big River Coalition, comprised of ports, government agencies and trade associations along the entirety of the river cannot be overstated. One-in-five jobs in Louisiana is tied to our ports and this project will help to make our world-renowned port system

even more competitive, while creating opportunities for manufacturers, shippers, growers and producers who rely on the

ducers. From a benefit cost perspective, that equates to a benefit $7.20 for every dollar spent on operation and maintenance, a significant return on investment.”

Sean Duffy, executive director of the Big River Coalition, described the dredging of the Mississippi River ship channel to 50 ft. as a historic project that will bring the United States’ most prolific artery of trade into the modern post Panamax era.

“The deepening will offer significant cost savings to shippers and promote economy of scale efficiencies Major General Diana Holland that will help stimulate trade for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers decades,” he added. “The Coalition applauds the USACE and LADOTD Mississippi River.” for their professional support and recognizes Funding for the approximately $250 mil- the unwavering commitment from the navilion project has been allocated through a gation industry across the Mississippi River variety of sources. As the non-federal spon- Basin.” sor, the Louisiana Department and “With the signing today, we have taken Transportation Development (LADOTD) one step forward toward providing a better has committed $81 million. future for countless Louisianans,” explained “The Mississippi River has always been a LADOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson. “If we critical economic engine for the United work together with our natural resources and States and connects our Nation’s heartland to put a multimodal commerce plan in place, the global economy,” said Holland. “More the Mississippi River can be an economic capacity means greater efficiency in trans- superhighway and Louisiana can be a leader portation and less costs for our nation’s pro- in global goods movement.” 

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Ascendum Machinery Opens Flagship Store Near Charlotte

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In 60 years, Charlotte-based Ascendum Machinery has established itself among the country’s best full-service dealers of top-brand construction equipment.

The company is not only the exclusive distributor of Volvo Construction Equipment, but it employs a highly dedicated and knowledgeable staff committed to maximum uptime, quality service and parts availability.

In addition to Volvo, Ascendum also carries many other leading brands in the industry including Bergmann Americas, Doosan Portable Power, Sandvik, Sennebogen LLC, SDLG, LeeBoy, and Volvo Penta.

However, Ascendum has never been a company that prefers to remain static. Rather, it has overseen an aggressive expansion plan over the years to where it currently has 12 locations spread across North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and eastern Tennessee. In addition, Ascendum maintains three dealerships in North Dakota after opening its first address there in 2013.

Its success has recently led Ascendum to build a full-service branch and laydown yard on 12½ acres just north of Charlotte in Cabarrus County. The two-story building is located off Interstate 85 in Concord at 1025 International Dr. NW, easily accessible via Exit 55.

When finished in the fall, the new Charlotte branch will replace the current Ascendum dealership and service center on Reames Road.

Largest Ascendum Machinery Operation in United States Patrick Overstreet, Ascendum’s director of service operations and project manager for the construction site, said the reasons for constructing the new facility were many, chief

When finished in the fall, the new Charlotte branch will replace the current Ascendum dealership and service center on Reames Road.

among them was to offer customers and employees a better, spacious and more up to date service center.

“Frankly, we have outgrown our older facility,” he said.

“The new 33,000-square-foot building more than doubles our capacity and provides us with more state-of-the-art technology. The previous branch stifled how much we could grow, and this new facility helps redefine that for us. It resets the horizon on staffing, how many people we can hire, how we better utilize space, cranes and other equipment. Plus, it’s a better, cleaner fit for Ascendum and will help us grow more with the Charlotte area.”

(L-R): Patrick Overstreet, director of service operations; Jeff Wilbanks, manager of operations; and Kristin Parker, general manager, all of Ascendum.

The Concord dealership also will be the largest Ascendum location in North America, Overstreet added.

Branch Features Impressive Capabilities The downstairs half of the facility includes both Ascendum’s equipment service center and offices for the dealership’s regional general manager, operations manager and service and parts operations personnel.

The second floor will have more office space, plus a technical training center where Ascendum will employ a permanent on-site trainer, as well as an office for support staff.

The equipment service capacity of Ascendum’s Concord facility is its most impressive feature.

“We have seven pass-through bays, so we could fit two of our largest articulated trucks nose to nose in each one and still be able to lock down the doors,” Overstreet said. “It’s an abundant amount of space in comparison to what we have been using. The ability to fully utilize each bay was important, like keeping the hook heights of our cranes high enough so that we can also cycle, or raise, the bed while it is under cover. Our last bay, which is a blocked off separate space, will be a pressurized, or conditioned, space in the rebuild center, which we plan to grow to handle components, remanufactures, final-drive differentials and engines, and it will have its own small, five-ton crane operating in that space.”

He explained that the new Ascendum facility’s rebuild center also will be equipped with parts pressure washers, agitating washers that allow technicians to take down an entire planetary transmission, for instance, hang it on a series of handles, known as a tree, and wash the entire unit within two hours. The clean room will be in the pressurized rebuild center to keep dust out of the operation.

“In our first-floor storefront, instead of having one long contiguous parts counter, we are incorporating four kiosks, or stations, where customer can come in and speak to a representative,” Overstreet said. “We can orient the desks in a chevron pattern, utilizing a V-shaped design. Three of them will be at barstool height, 46 to 48 inches high, with an ADA-compliant desk for customers with disabilities.” see FACILITY page 52

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Sparta is a small town in the Blue Ridge Mountains near the Virginia border.

The earthquake was centered 54 mi. northwest of Winston-Salem and happened at 8:07 a.m., according to an official United States Geological Service (USGS) report.

Many who felt the tremor said it lasted 10 to 15 seconds.

The quake is the strongest earthquake to happen in North Carolina since 1916. It came just a few hours after a smaller tremor in the middle of the night and was followed by several smaller aftershocks Aug. 9 and 10.

Mayor Wes Brinegar said no injuries have been reported, although there is widespread minor damage to homes, businesses and streets. Cracks appeared in several roads around towns, including one about 16 in. deep. Another Sparta street buckled when a water pipe burst underneath it.

By the afternoon of Aug. 9, North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) crews used equipment to patch up some damaged roads in Alleghany County.

The earthquake also struck just as Sparta’s Downtown Streetscape and Waterline Project was progressing to upgrade the scenic town of just over 1,700 people.

As of Aug. 10 afternoon, no damage to the project was reported.

Sparta’s construction upgrade includes: • Milling and asphalt resurfacing extending from Trojan Avenue to Grandview Drive (a scheduled and routine NCDOT maintenance project), • The current 80-year-old waterline will be replaced from Trojan Avenue to Grandview Drive (about 3,500 linear ft.), • Electric, telephone, and cable utilities are being shifted from overhead to underground lines along the downtown corridor from Doughton Street to near Halsey Drug Company, and • Streetscape improvements to the downtown corridor from Doughton Street to Cheek Street that will focus on pedestrian safety and walkability, provide better emergency vehicle access, and upgrade parking in town.

The streetscape project has been under way for a year.

Brinegar said if the old waterline had not recently been replaced, the quake would have been much more destructive to his small community.

Sparta felt up to 11 shakes by the morning of Aug. 10, with four of them registering over 2.6 magnitude. There also were six to seven minor shakes throughout Allegheny County in the afternoon.

The mayor said the town is “not out of the woods yet.”

On the USGS website, geologists warned people living and working near the epicenter to “be ready for more earthquakes” since aftershocks will continue near the mainshock, “especially when in or around vulnerable structures such as unreinforced masonry buildings.” 

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Cat Equipment Has New Home in Thompson’s Station, Tenn.

Construction in middle Tennessee continues to push forward, enabling Thompson Machinery, the local Caterpillar dealer, to invest $15 million in Thompson’s Station, Tenn.

Even with a presidential election looming, global economic uncertainty and national social unrest, Nashville and its surrounding counties continue to be the darling of the southeast for new residential and commercial construction investment.

“Customer demand for new, used, and rental machines continues to amaze us all,” said Chet Kelley, manager at Thompson. “It’s a testament to the strength of our community and the attractiveness of living in Tennessee.”

Kelley has lived in Franklin, Tenn., since 1999 and has experienced firsthand the evolution of the mid-state area, including the growing traffic gridlock in rush hours.

“Growth is good,” said Kelley, “but it makes travel for everyone a challenge, including our customers. That is why we are excited to announce a new store opening in the coming weeks in Thompson’s Station, just south of Franklin and north of Spring Hill, near Interstate 840 on Columbia Pike.

The new location will improve the ease of doing business for all customers south of Williamson and Maury counties.”

The new facility is roughly 10,000 sq. ft. and is specifically designed for Thompson’s Cat Rental Store operations and retail sales of small construction equipment, such as compact track loaders and mini excavators, an industry opportunity segment that is up 25 percent over the prior year in Thompson’s territory.

“Our customers have been asking for a store in this area for a long time,” said Brandon Cotter, sales representative at Thompson.

“The I-65 and I-840 corridor provides decades of growth opportunity. It is important for us to be near these vibrant areas making it easier for our customers to access equipment and parts. Next year, we hope to open a similar store in Murfreesboro near Interstate 24 and Highway 231. Both locations are part of our long-term growth strategy in the

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mid-state area.”

Thompson broke ground on the new store in January 2020, just a few months before the world was introduced to COVID-19.

“We did consider pausing construction for a brief period,” said Michael Ray Montgomery, sales representative at Thompson. “But we had faith in our local communities to continue forward. Serving our customers is serving our community. We are proud to help our customers keep gas, water and sewer systems running, on-highway trucks moving, and provide power generation to data centers and hospitals. We do much more than move dirt with Caterpillar equipment.”

Thompson’s rental fleet will offer a variety of equipment,

not just Caterpillar, for various construction trades.

"Up to 50 percent of the rental inventory will be Genie, JLG and SkyJack boom and scissor lifts, Atlas Copco air compressors and light towers, Cat UTV’s, a host of hand tools, portable generators, and more. It will be a one-stopshop,” Kelley said.

Thompson’s customer experience team went the extra mile to uniquely design the storefront, ensuring a more retail feel versus an industrial look.

“We really wanted something the local community would embrace,” explained Brette Shelley, director of marketing at Thompson. “The store location is in a high traffic area with residential neighborhoods nearby. We wanted a unique design, yet functional for our operation.”

Thompson partnered with Corbin Design Group, an Atlanta based company, to help develop the overall design.

“The all glass storefront coupled with the wood cedar post design provides more of an outdoor lifestyle feel,” noted Shelley. “We want our brand image to be welcoming to all, not just contractors. We have been very excited to hear all the positive feedback from the community thus far.”

A study recently published from the University of Tennessee's Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research estimates the state of Tennessee’s population will grow by more than 1 million people the next 20 years with the mid-state absorbing most of the growth.

“Additional store locations in Thompson’s Station, and hopefully Murfreesboro in the near future, will position us well to help our communities grow,” said Kelley. “We are also reviewing options for new store locations in the Hendersonville and Gallatin, Tenn., area and Oxford, Miss.”

Kelley will be the store manager at the new Thompson’s Station location. Machine Sales Representatives will include Michael Ray Montgomery, Brandon Cotter and Roth Nunley. Cat Rental Store sales will be led by Stephen Jolley.

The store is expected to open in early September 2020.

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

The new location, at 4545 Columbia Pike, Thompson’s Station, TN 37179, is roughly 10,000 sq. ft. and is specifically designed for Thompson’s Cat Rental Store operations and retail sales of small construction equipment, such as compact track loaders and mini excavators.

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Archer Western Construction in Tampa, Fla., won a contract worth nearly $118 million to construct a moveable bridge as part of the Hurricane Florence Recovery Package 4 at the large Marine Corps base. The contractor also will provide replacements for other bridges at the base damaged during the powerful storm.

Established in 1983, Archer Western is recognized as a national expert and proven performer in a wide range of projects in the building, civil, transportation and water sectors.

The construction at Camp Lejeune is divided into two separate projects encompassing the moveable bridge across the Intracoastal Waterway, as well as the White Oak River and Queens Creek trestles. Work is expected to be completed by March 2025.

This contract was competitively procured via the www.beta.SAM.gov website, and six proposals were received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Mid-Atlantic, based in Norfolk, Va., is overseeing the project for the DoD. NAVFAC’s role is to manage the planning, design, construction, contingency engineering, real estate, environmental and public works support for U.S. Navy shore facilities around the world.

The DoD also announced that a joint venture between the California firms RQ Construction and DPR Construction will carry out eight headquarters facility construction projects at Camp Lejeune under a potential $178.3 million Hurricane Florence Recovery Package 2 contract.

RQ Construction is a privately held design-build firm located in Carlsbad, Calif., with one of its regional offices located in Sneads Ferry, N.C., next door to Camp Lejeune.

DPR Construction is a commercial general contractor and construction management firm based in Redwood City, Calif.

The DoD contract awarded to the Joint Venture is currently worth $143.6 million and contains 45 unexercised planned modifications and 19 unexercised options, which if exercised will increase the cumulative contract value to $178.3 million.

The work will focus primarily on replacing buildings damaged by the hurricane. The construction is divided into eight separate projects encompassing the following areas: • Combat Logistics Battalion Headquarters facilities • 2nd Marine Division Tank Battalion and Company Headquarters and Armory • Regimental Headquarters, 2nd Marine Division • 1/8 Battalion Headquarters • 24th and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit Headquarters • 2nd Marine Division Transportation Support Battalion Headquarters • Environmental Management Division • Marine Corps Advisor Battalion Headquarters.

Construction activities on this contract also are expected to be completed by March 2025.

NAVAC Mid-Atlantic received 13 proposals for the second contract. Both agreements for the Camp Lejeune construction and replacement work run through March 2025. 

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AEM Mobilizes Voters With Its ‘Equipped to Vote’ Campaign The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) launched Equipped to Vote, a national get-out-the-vote campaign to urge members of the industry to register to vote and support pro-manufacturing candidates in the 2020 election.

The goal is to engage, educate and mobilize manufacturing voters on the policies that matter to the equipment manufacturing industry, encourage greater civic engagement and help elect pro-manufacturing candidates.

The campaign’s digital action center on www.equippedtovote.org is a one-stop-shop for anyone looking to get involved, including how to register to vote, learn who is running in their district and state and take action to elect candidates who support the equipment manufacturing industry.

“The outcome of the election will have a significant impact on equipment manufacturers, the manufacturing sector and the economy for years to come,” said Kip Eideberg, AEM senior vice president of government and industry relations. “With equipment manufacturers responsible for one out of every eight manufacturing jobs in the United States, our industry has a duty to help our people make their voice heard and give them an opportunity to shape the outcome on Election Day. “From infrastructure investment to free and fair trade, it is crucial that the 2.8 million men and women of our industry vote for candidates who will fight for pro-growth policies that allow the equipment manufacturing industry to prosper, grow the economy, and create family-sustaining jobs.”

Equipped to Vote is a partnership with AEM’s member companies. The campaign is designed to provide them with tools and resources to engage with their employees and colleagues about the importance of casting their ballots this year.

Through a series of interactive games and challenges, all designed to encourage civic participation, participants will earn points toward weekly giveaways and a special grand prize.

Each month the campaign will highlight a specific policy priority and explain why it is crucial to the long-term success of equipment manufacturing in the United States: • August: Free and Fair Trade • September: Infrastructure Investment • October: Rural America With about 30 percent of all equipment manufactured in the United States destined for export, free and fair trade policies and agreements are vital to the industry’s prosperity.

Equipment manufacturers rely on mutually beneficial trade relationships with our neighbors near and far because open, two-way trade and investment mean more opportunity for the 2.8 million men and women of the industry.

“Exporting equipment around the world is crucial to creating American jobs, helping communities succeed, and keeping the United States ahead of global competitors,” said John Garrison, chairman of the board and president and CEO of Terex Corporation and 2020 chair of AEM’s Government and Public Affairs Committee.

“Equipment manufacturers count on our elected officials to negotiate trade agreements that are fair and accountable, that create a level playing field, and that put American families and workers first.”

For more information, visit aem.org. 

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Celebrating 40 Years at Carolina Cat Greg Bradley and John Hood Pac-Man. Rubik’s Cube. Post-it notes. What do all these things have in common? This year marks 40 years since their debut into the market. But at Carolina Cat, there are two other names that can be added to that list — John Hood and Greg Bradley. This year Hood and Bradley celebrate 40 years of service to Carolina Cat. Hired in June of 1980, Hood and Bradley were the second class of Carolina Tractor and Equipment’s Sales and Management leadership program. In 1980, Caterpillar was just entering the compact equipment business. This included the release of the first D3, 931 and 910 loaders. Caterpillar was focused on entering this new business, and as a result, both Hood and Bradley’s early roles were focused on selling compact equipment prior to moving into other roles.

Greg Bradley Bradley began his career serving as a territory sales representative in the Asheville area. He served in this role from 1980 to 1985 before he had an opportunity to move to Hickory and take the sales territory there. Due to some shifting of roles, Bradley’s territory included eight counties, including some of his previous territory. He served as the

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In Bradley’s territory, a lot of the business was focused in the governmental, landfill and forestry markets. In his time in the industry, he has seen a lot of changes in the equipment and introduction and improvement of the technology in the machines. From going from mechanical controls in the 1980s to hydraulic mechanical, to hydraulic electronic, it has been fun for Bradley to learn, evolve and grow with the industry, according to Carolina Cat. In addition to the technological advances of the machines, over Bradley’s 40 years, he has seen significant changes to the product line.

“We had to adapt and change to different products, different businesses and different industries,” Bradley said. “By the year 2000, the product line had probably doubled, and in 10 years after that, probably tripled.”

From Bradley’s perspective, the product line that most changed the life of a Cat salesperson was the addition of the compact line of equipment.

“Cat did it right — over time, we have the least expensive machine to own,” Bradley said. “The applications our machines are subject to are hard on a machine — it’s not about building it cheaper; they need to be built to last.”

When asked what kept him at Carolina Cat for 40 years, Bradley’s response was simple and direct: “Everyone that works for Carolina Cat is the cream of the crop. It’s a great organization, and a great family, to work for.”

Bradley shared that the longevity of dealership’s ownership was noteworthy. As the business has grown and evolved over the years, he never felt there were any situations that it wasn’t easy to understand why the decisions were made or things took place the way they did — a credit to the leadership at Carolina Cat. John Hood Hood began his career as a territory sales representative in the Greensboro area before transitioning into the Charlotte territory. He served from 1980 to 2002 as a sales representative before moving into a sales management function.

After more than 20 years in the field, Hood became the used equipment manager in 2002. He served in this role for about a year before he was asked to take on responsibility for both new and used for six months while the company searched for a new equipment manager. Moving into the managerial roles was not something Hood took lightly: “In that role, you start to become the manager of your friends and peers,” he said. “That’s not always easy.”

Ultimately, Hood was selected as the new equipment manager and served in this role until moving into his current position as the used equipment manager in 2008. He was

drawn to the used side of the business because there are opportunities to buy and sell equipment and keep the salesman mentality alive. The used equipment business is always changing, especially during economic downturns where used equipment is in high demand.

Hood said he is grateful for the opportunities he has been given and met a lot of great customers along the way. There have been a lot of good changes, and he has watched the industry, and himself, adapt in a positive way over the years, he said.

When asked the secret to his success over the years, his response was simple. “I’ve always tried to spend the Weisiger’s money as if it was my own,” Hood commented.

“I’ve always worked hard at that. And they’ve always been good to me.”

At the end of the day, Hood hopes that through his actions he makes a difference — whether that be for a customer, salesperson or employee.

“I ask myself two simple questions: Have we made a difference? Or have we helped others make a difference?”

Hood said. “I hope I’ve done that.”

For more information, visit carolinacat.com. 

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The AED Foundation’s accredited programs must meet industry-recognized standards, ensuring that students receive top-quality education during their time in the program. With these measures in place, the Foundation hopes to produce a higher standard for industry technicians.

The regulated core competencies an accredited program must have creates an influx of highly qualified technicians for the equipment industry across North America. The Foundation’s certified technician credential, earned when a student graduates from an accredited program and successfully passes the certification test, will help these individuals stand apart from the crowd when seeking a career post-graduation.

Certified technicians represent dedicated individuals committed to a rigorous program to better themselves and the industry. Not only do accredited programs prepare students for their future, but having an AED certified technician credential benefits the dealers as well.

Technicians with these credentials help dealerships stand out amongst their competitors and demonstrates the dealer’s commitment to hiring highly trained technicians to be a part of their team. Customers can feel at ease, knowing that their equipment is being repaired and serviced by a technician with an AEDF certification, according to AED. Executive Vice President and COO of the Foundation Jason Blake said “The AED Foundation’s accredited college programs have worked to meet all of the standards the Foundation has set to provide students with a highly valuable education. Students who earn the title of AEDF Certified Technician have achieved a significant skill set that will accompany them through a fulfilling career in the industry.”

Through this goal, The Foundation will have a direct effect on increasing the number of qualified technicians entering the equipment industry workforce. Accrediting more college programs throughout North America will help draw the attention of students seeking to gain a quality education to prepare for their careers in the industry.

The Foundation is pleased to make this program more accessible to students and will continue to develop resources beneficial to AED members and the future technicians of the industry.

For more information about The AED Foundation’s accredited programs, contact the Foundation’s Technical Program Manager, Linley Thompson, at lthompson@aednet.org. 

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College, Ironpeddlers Work to Close Operator Shortfall

By Eric Olson CEG CONTRIBUTING EDITOR For several years, construction companies of all sizes have been faced with a pronounced shortage of people looking to work in the building trade, including folks to operate heavy machinery.

In many cases, job seekers are unaware of the salaries and benefits construction careers can provide them — if they possess the necessary skills.

At the same time, technical schools and community colleges across the country have long known that by partnering with heavy construction equipment makers and dealers, they can produce skilled — and marketable — people for careers in the building industry.

The key has always been to make that three-party connection between builders, tech schools and adult students.

Monroe Partnership Developed In Monroe, N.C., just to the east of Charlotte, South Piedmont Community College (SPCC) is the latest in a line of technical schools to offer a curriculum to train students in the use of construction equipment.

Beginning July 14, the college’s Heavy Equipment Operator Academy is offering the first of three operations courses, each designed to train adult students at gradually higher operator skill levels. SPCC’s program teaches its students to be proficient in working on any construction project that requires moving and transporting heavy materials, or that demands any kind of earthmoving.

And due to the largesse of The Ironpeddlers, the Monroe-based equipment and parts dealer, SPCC can train students more effectively because of a loan of small excavators manufactured by SANY and sold at the dealership. The company has provided a pair of SANY SY50 excavators for use in the school’s training program.

“In working with a lot of our customers, there was a constant search for good, trained equipment operators,” said Paul Stokey, chief financial officer at The

Due to the largesse of The Ironpeddlers, the Monroe, N.C.-based equipment and parts dealer, SPCC can train students more effectively because of a loan of small excavators manufactured by SANY and sold at the dealership.

Ironpeddlers. “That’s how the partnership was formed, out of a need from our customers.”

His colleague at Ironpeddlers, Ron Kinney, explained further: “We know our larger contractors and customers are struggling to fill positions for operators,” he elaborated. “They see something like this as a good opportunity to find qualified employees. The construction business is still very strong, but they’re having a hard time filling the operating seats of heavy equipment. And the recruitment class coming up is looking thin too.

Many people who had been doing those jobs have moved to others positions within the companies, but the new recruits are proving hard to come by.”

Classroom, Hands-On Learning Included in the SPCC courses are hands-on lab times operating SANY’s mini-excavators and similar equipment at both the SPCC Tyson Family Center for Technology, and on-site at the Monroe location of The

Ironpeddlers.

Additionally, Monroe-based homebuilder True Homes has loaned raw property to SPCC on which students can practice using the equipment.

By completing the three-level course successfully, students at SPCC can become certified as a Heavy Equipment Operator by the National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER).

The first Level I course is set to be offered Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings from July 14 to Sept. 24 (slots in the class were still available as of July 13). Saturday classes run July 18 through Oct. 31.

Class sizes are being limited to 10 students primarily because of the need to social distance during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“This is SPCC’s first time doing anything like this and we are very excited about this partnership because of the community need for training in this field,” said Maria Lander, SPCC’s Dean of the School of Applied Science and Technology. “It has also been wonderful partnering with Ironpeddlers

for this program.

“Our [Saturday] class is full, and our weekday classes are half-full so far, so we are very pleased with the response of the community,” she continued. “This will lead these students to good jobs in any of the fields that use heavy equipment. The course also covers all the safety, maintenance and features of the equipment available.”

In calling around to different Monroe-area construction companies to find someone willing to teach the classes, Lander said she was amazed to learn that each of them expressed a desire to locate and hire people trained to operate heavy equipment skillfully and efficiently.

The result of her efforts led to SPCC so far hiring one new instructor from a contractor in Lancaster, S.C., Lander said, and she is optimistic the college will add more.

“Our plan is also to purchase some equipment simulators, which we are working to do currently, because we want them to be able to learn on those before moving on to

the real equipment,” she explained.

“That may not happen until toward the end of this class, but when we do take possession, they will prove to be very helpful to students.”

To learn more or to sign up for the Heavy Equipment Operator Academy at SPCC, visit https://spcc.edu/areas-ofstudy/construction/heavy-equipment-operator/ or call Kristen Griffin at 704/290-5223.

The Ironpeddlers has been serving the construction equipment industry since 1974. It is a dealer of SANY equipment and offers a large selection of used equipment.

Among its products and services are new and used equipment sales, equipment rental; new, used and remanufactured parts sales, service and repair, tire sales and service, and hydraulic hoses built on site.

The full-service business has five locations across the Southeast.

Besides its Charlotte/Monroe headquarters, it also has offices in Atlanta, Savannah, Greenville, S.C., and London, Ky. The dealership’s website is www.ironpeddlers.com.  CEG

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Speed Vital to Completion of La.’s French Branch Project

By Chuck MacDonald CEG CORRESPONDENT

For years, the confluence of I-10, I-12 and I-59, the French Branch Bridge and West Pearl River Bridge has enabled drivers to get where they needed to go in the New Orleans metro area. Motorists and residents alike were wary about the announcement of extensive reconstruction coming on these essential roads.

Most viewed it as a “good news, bad news” situation. The crumbling roadways was in dire need of repairs, but the three highways and six on ramps, known as the French Branch Project, would probably take a long time to fix.

Many locals — including construction industry experts — were shocked that the winning bid from Barriere Construction committed it to complete the massive project in less than one year. The next two lowest bids were commitments of 675 and 699 days respectively.

How could one firm complete a job in nearly half the time of its competitors? Barriere chose an asphalt alternative for the reconstruction. The asphalt bid, though slightly higher in construction costs, had user delay costs of $5.4 million ($15,000 per day), nearly half the cost of the other bids. The final bid of $45.3 million beat the nearest competitor by $2.3 million.

“When we first submitted our bid to the state, others challenged it and didn’t think it was possible,” said Ricky Quigley, Barriere’s general superintendent on the French Branch project. “But we brought together a lot of resources, including the right equipment to work with and the people to make the project happen. We had multiple teams working the job and they put in a lot of hours to bring it in on time.”

The Asphalt Advantage Dave Newcomb and Jon Epps analyzed the project in the TTI Report: “Considerations and Case Studies in Rapid Highway Construction Using Asphalt Pavement” “Barriere Construction does both asphalt and concrete pavement construction in Louisiana. Their choice of bidding the asphalt alternative was based on the flexibility and speed of construction that asphalt offered. Furthermore, asphalt allowed the construction in the critical ‘fast’ zones to take place quickly allowing the remaining construction to take place behind barriers, thereby making the work safer for motorists and workers.”

Barriere’s construction team benefitted from having two asphalt plants in the area. This enabled it to keep a constant flow of material to the workers. Barriere also hired a quality control manager to ensure the road met the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) specifications and enabled the team to constantsee ASPHALT page 36

Barriere Construction, headquartered in Metairie, La., completed the French Branch paving project in less than one year.

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Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has signed an agreement to divest the North American Blaw-Knox paver business and associated assets to asphalt equipment manufacturer Gencor Industries (Gencor).

The Blaw-Knox business and associated assets will shift to Gencor, including the transfer of the manufacturing production line currently located in Shippensburg, Pa. Gencor has announced that it plans to continue the manufacturing of the Blaw-Knox paver line in south-central Pennsylvania and move to a location in Letterkenny Township.

The deal, which is expected to be finalized in the fourth quarter of 2020, will allow Gencor to manufacture and develop Volvo CE’s current North American paver product line and market it under the Blaw-Knox brand. Gencor has announced that it will continue marketing and servicing the BlawKnox paver line through selected Volvo CE dealers in North America.

Brand With a Long Legacy The Blaw-Knox brand dates back more than a century when in 1917 Blaw Collapsible Steel Centering Company merged with the Knox Pressed and Welded Steel Company. The firm made its first road paving equipment in 1929 and the brand has

since gone on to build an enviable reputation in the paving segment in North America.

Gencor Industries Inc., is a leading manufacturer in North America of asphalt plants, soil remediation plants, combustion systems and heat transfer systems to the road and highway construction industry.

“Gencor is a strong player to take on the Blaw-Knox paver range, as it has extensive expertise in the asphalt industry and a good reputation for quality and customer success,” said Melker Jernberg, president of Volvo CE. “We see this agreement as being a winwin for us and Gencor. It maintains a valuable product offer to Volvo CE customers, as well as securing dealer distribution and servicing of Blaw-Knox branded paver products in North America.”

Marc G. Elliott, president and director of Gencor Industries, said: “With our already strong position in the asphalt industry, this acquisition will afford Gencor access to the venerable brand of Blaw-Knox, and provide an entry into the hot mix paver segment. We are committed to the long-term growth and development of the Blaw-Knox brand.”

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Expanding on its established lineup of attachments, John Deere unveiled its new CP18E, CP24E and CP30E cold planers.

These new attachments offerings help operators who work on street repairs, leveling uneven pavement, texturing pavement and cleaning around larger milling machines. The CP18E, CP24E and CP30E are compatible with John Deere skid steers and compact track loaders, as well as equipment offered by competitors, according to the manufacturer.

“The E-Series cold planers are new solutions for our customers seeking more efficiency on the job by enabling all cold planer functions to be controlled from within the machine’s cab,” said Jessica Hill, program manager, global attachments at John Deere.

“The attachments deliver value to our customers through increased productivity and uptime, while maintaining low daily operating costs.”

The CP18E, CP24E and CP30E cold planer attachments are equipped with a heavy-duty planetary drive system that delivers high torque speed for the toughest and most demanding jobs. The planetary drive system is a wheel drive, which allows the operator to remove the side plate when the attachment works next to a curb, making it ideal for use in tight spaces.

Through complete in-cab controls, operators can easily maneuver the cold planer depth, tilt and side shift to increase overall productivity. With rear spoil clearance that reaches up to 9 in. (22.9 cm), operators can be more productive on the job by minimizing material that is pushed back into the cut.

Operators can expect an increase in uptime with the visible case pressure reservoir that was added to the three models to provide a visual indicator of high case pressure, according to the manufacturer.

If there is high case pressure, the reservoir will fill with oil and will give an indication to shut down the system so operators can spend less time waiting for maintenance and more time working. Additionally, the case pressure reservoir helps reduce contamination to the machine’s hydraulic system to maintain machine health and longevity overall.

The high-capacity gearbox on the CP18E, CP24E and CP30E cold planers includes a drain-and-refill plug for clean and easy maintenance fills, using only a funnel to keep daily operating costs low. Additionally, oil will need to be replaced after 1,000 hours or on an annual basis. Operators should reference the operator’s manual for appropriate procedure and maintenance requirements.

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Riverview Parts, FL (813) 621-4902 ASPHALT from page 31

ly communicate with the owner and owner’s agent.

The LADOTD designed both asphalt and concrete versions of the French Branch rebuild. The asphalt version selected by Barriere required a 5-in. base course over the existing subgrade with a 10-in. Superpave binder course and a 2-inch Superpave wearing course. The road was topped by 0.75-in. open-graded friction course (OGFC), which helps to drain rain off the roadway and gives motorists increased stopping power when needed. In all, the paving teams installed 230,000 sq. yds. of asphalt base course, 176,000 tons of Superpave, and 6,000 tons of OGFC. Excavation A key requirement of the job called for the removal of the old concrete roadway before paving could begin. The construction team used excavator breakers and impact breakers to shatter the concrete into pieces small enough to be hauled away. In all, the Barriere team removed 93,800 tons of concrete.

Of course, the excavation was not without obstacles.

“Some of the more challenging subgrade was where I-10 passes over I-59,” said Quigley. “The soil was so soft there that we had to excavate it 6 feet deep to find solid ground.

We still got it done in time to open up for traffic Monday morning.”

A vital component of the project’s success was due to its skillful equipment management.

“On a project like this, we had to make sure that the right

piece of equipment was at the right place at the right time,” said Ben Tucker, director of equipment and facilities. “We were constantly asking, ‘Is there a way to get the job done faster?’”

“Over the last 15 years, Barriere has partnered with Caterpillar on our projects,” said Tucker. “Probably 90 percent of our equipment is Cat, including our excavators, pavers and rollers. On a complicated job like the French Branch project, we needed to have absolute reliability for our equipment. Their partnership was crucial in getting the job done on time.”

Tight Schedule To adhere to its rigorous schedule, Barriere maintained a strong “bench” during the job.

“We had back-up crews in case someone had a family emergency or couldn’t complete the shift,” said Quigley.

“Our schedule wouldn’t allow us to drop behind. At the same time, our teams developed a great rhythm during their shifts and were extremely productive.”

When a lane opened for work the team had to operate at peak proficiency. Quigley described the handoffs from one team to another.

“The lanes were turned over to us at 8 p.m. on a Friday night, so we would start demolition and then bring in a second crew about 1.5 hours later. The removal was scheduled from Friday night into Saturday morning. Then, we would bring in the milling machine to remove the soil-cement and see ASPHALT page 38

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DOBBS EQUIPMENT (844) 4 MY DOBBS www.dobbsequipment.com Riverview, FL (Main Office) (813) 620-1000 Fort Myers, FL (239) 334-3627 Lutz, FL (813) 995-0841 Miami, FL (305) 592-5740 Orlando, FL (407) 299-1212 Pompano Beach Parts, FL (954) 977-9541 Riverview Parts, FL (813) 621-4902 Sarasota Parts, FL (941) 960-2004

The project in Slidell, La., required work on I-10, I-12, I-59 and six on ramps. The paving teams used 176,000 tons of Superpave for the job.

Barriere Uses Asphalt to Finish French Branch Project in Under One Year ASPHALT from page 36

help create a strong subgrade. The first paving crew would start around midnight and work for about 10 hours before the next paving crew would take over for their shift. Then, the lanes would be opened up for traffic on Monday morning at 5 a.m.”

The weather presented other scheduling challenges, as the area’s typical pop-up rain showers halted paving.

“We studied the weather maps carefully before turning our crews loose on the job,” said Quigley.

Because of the French Branch Projects’ proximity to the Gulf of Mexico and the possibility of severe storms, the construction team was required to be ready to reopen the road within 48 hours’ notice.

Confined Spaces Barriere faced numerous obstacles and restrictions if it were to complete its ambitious reconstruction plan.

Detouring traffic would enable workers more space and time for the rebuild. However, because of high traffic volume and lack of frontage roads, this was impossible. Barriere approached this problem by narrowing traffic to one lane during night paving operations.

Quigley recalled some of the difficulties of working in laterally confined spaces.

“Sometimes we had a narrow stretch of about 1,800 linear

feet to work in, then we would have to switch and work about the same length in another lane.”

Because of the tight spaces, workers were not always able to work behind concrete barriers that provided maximum protection.

“We had cones to alert the drivers of our presence,” said Quigley. “And we had electronic warning systems to tell us if any vehicle crossed into the work zone.”

Bringing It Home Once the confined spaces work was complete, the Barriere team could shift into high gear. While the DOTD plan allowed for road closures on 27 weekends, the Barriere team got it done in just nine.

By rehabbing the shoulders along the I-10 section, traffic could be safely redirected to make way for paving crews — at times, three simultaneously.

“This strategy enabled us to spend more time working on the main lanes,” said Quigley. “After the work was complete, we milled the rehabbed shoulders and saved the paving material to use on other parts of the project or for future jobs.”

With the job fully complete in 2016, Quigley now drives the French Branch project and reflects. “Our people invested a lot of time and effort in it. They performed admirably. This was a once-in-a-lifetime project.”  CEG

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6870 Phillips Highway Jacksonville, FL 32216 (904) 296-5000

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ASCENDUM

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LINDER INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY Florida

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South Carolina

Ft. Myers • 239-337-1313 Columbia • 803-794-6150 Jacksonville • 904-786-6710 Greer • 864-877-8962 Ocala • 352-629-7585 North Charleston • 843-486-8080 Orlando • 407-849-6560 Pembroke Pines • 954-433-2800 Plant City • 813-754-2727 West Palm Beach • 561-863-0570

STONE EQUIPMENT CO., INC.

www.stoneequipmentco.com 210 West Boulevard Montgomery, AL 36108 844-786-6373 334-625-6585

1797-A Fulton Springs Rd Alabaster, AL 35007 844-786-6373

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NORTH CAROLINA 2901 Manufacturers Rd. Greensboro, NC 27406 (336) 308-3045 (888) 436-5088

415 Belvoir Hwy. Greenville, NC 27834 (252) 752-7145

1501 Hedingham Blvd.

Raleigh, NC 27604 (919) 746-7938

11717 Reames Road Charlotte, NC 28269 (704) 208-5564

SOUTH CAROLINA 1014 Atlas Way Columbia, SC 29209 (803) 658-0200

7168B Cross County Road North Charleston, SC 29418 (843) 225-9377

11 Dixie Circle Greenville, SC 29605 (864) 546-5208

1701 Roseneath Road Richmond, VA 23230 (804) 359-4048

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Knoxville, TN • 865/577-5563 LaVergne, TN • 615/213-0900 Chattanooga, TN • 423/894-1870 Kingsport, TN • 423/349-6111 Memphis, TN • 901/346-9800 Saltillo, MS • 662/869-0283 www.PowerEquipCo.com

Birmingham, AL • 205/591-2131 Alabaster, AL • 205/621-2489 Anniston, AL • 256/831-2440 Decatur, AL • 256/355-0305 Dothan, AL • 334/678-1832 Huntsville, AL • 256/851-2222 Mobile, AL • 251/457-8991 Montgomery, AL • 334/288-6580

Tuscaloosa, AL • 205/752-0621 Panama City, FL • 850/763-4654 Pensacola, FL • 850/505-0550 Atlanta, GA • 404/366-0693 Albany, GA • 229/435-0982 Augusta, GA • 706/798-7777 Calhoun, GA • 706/879-6200 Columbus, GA • 706/562-1801 Hoschton, GA • 706/654-9850 Kennesaw, GA • 678/354-5533 Macon, GA • 478/745-6891 Savannah, GA • 912/330-7500 www.tec1943.com

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If a product isn’t already in Texas, shared inventory from the Ring Power southeast locations is only a phone call away.

Ring Power Utility Equipment Opens 20th Location

Mike Beauregard, vice president and general manager of the Ring Power Utility Equipment division.

Andrew Kurz, vice president and sales manager of the Ring Power Utility Equipment division.

Just more than 12 years ago, Ring Power saw an opportunity to further serve its existing customers and a rapidly-growing prospect base in the utility and telecommunications industries, for both power transmission and distribution work. The company seized the opportunity and created a new division named Ring Power Utility Equipment.

Sales, service, parts and rentals are now available through this division to include equipment from Terex Utilities, Vac-Con, Elliott, Spiradrill, Palfinger, Skylift, Brooks Brothers, National Crane, Manitex and Prinoth.

In addition to new, used and rental equipment, Ring Power Utility Equipment offers matting from Sterling Solutions, parts and tools from manufacturers such as Makita, Klein, Burndy, Chance, Greenlee and Bashlin, as well as field and shop service.

This division became such a success over the past several years that the Ring Power Utility Equipment now has 19 dedicated utility supporting locations in four states in the southeast and is now adding a 20th location in the southwest, which will be the 1st RPUE dedicated facility. The new facility

just recently opened and is located at 649 Northpoint Dr., Temple, Texas.

The new facility was speculation-built by Carroll Estes. The company is looking at renting this facility in Texas to establish the business before considering whether to build a completely Ring Power owned purposebuilt facility. The overall footprint of the new facility is approximately 10,000 sq. ft., which includes just over 2,000 sq. ft. for office space and the remaining space dedicated to shop space and parts warehousing.

The building includes more than two acres of secured fenced area for truck and equipment storage.

The scope of equipment types available at this location includes: bucket trucks; digger derricks; boom trucks; vacuum trucks and trailers; utility cargo trailers/pole trailers; rear easement equipment; tooling; and all come with complete parts and service capabilities.

Intense factory training of all staffing has been conducted by such manufacturers as Terex Utilities and National Crane. The new team at Temple, Texas, already has more than 60 years combined experience of service experience.

Specialty utilities trucks are rolling into the Texas branch on a regular basis.

Right from the start, this branch already has close to a half a million-dollar inventory of parts and has a 24-hour parts guarantee on more than 95 percent of standard orders.

The Ring Power Utility Equipment division is headed by a duo of vice presidents: Mike Beauregard, division general manager; and Andrew Kurz, division sales manager.

“The reason we chose this location [in Texas] is because the facility and yard space here will allow us to ensure our customers ample volume of local equipment resources within a three- to four-hour drive of all major cities,” Beauregard said. “The facility is brand new and built almost as if it were tailored to a Ring Power Service facility. The bays and office space are well appointed and provide a clean and controlled environment for quality service repairs.”

When asked the question, “why Texas?”

Beauregard said, “Texas was decided on from a need to expand west, as a result of a demand of our customers. We needed to be better positioned geographically to serve our customers with more cost-effective delivery options, Ring Power controlled service and parts and quality-trained and appointed technicians.”  CEG

Ring Power Utility Equipment is located at 649 Northpoint Drive, Tempe, Texas.

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Support, Practice Safe Digging: Why It’s Important

By John Somers AEM

While many have adapted to working remotely, one thing that may have not crossed our minds is the importance of utility infrastructure.

None of the video calls that we’ve all grown to love so much would be possible without high-speed connectivity to our homes. Much of that data is traveling across fiber-optic lines located underground. So, when a strike occurs and a

Telecommunications continues to be the leading reporting damaged facility, according to the DIRT Report.

line is damaged, it can cause quite a cascading impact on many people’s lives and businesses.

Unfortunately, telecommunications continues to be the leading reporting damaged facility, according to the DIRT Report put out each year by the Common Ground Alliance (CGA).

While many damages occur due to improper locating and/or not following best practices while digging around an underground facility, one of the major root causes of damage is related to a failure to notify the local One Call Center. This can be done by calling 811 or going to the state 811 center’s website a few business days before digging to request that the approximate location of buried utilities be marked.

To help increase awareness for both professional excavators as well as homeowners who plan to dig, each year (CGA) designates Aug. 11 as 811 Day. It serves as a convenient reminder to “call before you dig.” Even though numerous awareness efforts have been made, and it’s the law to Call 811 before digging, the number of reported damages continues to increase year-over-year.

All the change that 2020 has forced upon us may actually contribute to more unsafe digging practices. As mentioned, many of us are staying home more than we typically do, which allows for many of those previously pushed aside projects to finally be tackled.

• An estimated 31 million homeowners are planning to complete home improvement projects that involve digging this year.

• Nearly 40 percent (36 percent) of homeowners planning to dig will put utility service at risk by not calling 811 before starting a project.

• This means that over 11 million homeowners will risk knocking out utility service to themselves and their communities by not calling 811.

The most popular planned DIY home projects that involve digging include: 1. Planting a tree or shrub (61 percent) 2. Building a patio or deck (30 percent) 3. Building a fence (28 percent) 4. Installing a mailbox (13 percent) AEM encourages everyone planning a digging project to take the following steps: • Always call 811 a few days in advance of a digging project, no matter the depth or familiarity with the property.

• Plan ahead and provide ample time for the approximate location of lines to be marked.

• Confirm all lines have been marked with the one call service and look for evidence of any utilities that may have been missed and ensure all underground utilities are located

prior to excavating.

• Strongly consider moving the location of the project if it’s near utility line markings.

• Know the tolerance zone in the state where the project is taking place along with any rules and best practices related to excavating in the tolerance zone.

If a contractor has been hired, confirm a call to 811 has been made, and don’t allow work to begin if lines haven’t been marked.

With so much at stake for public health and safety right

All the change that 2020 has forced upon us may actually contribute to more unsafe digging practices.

now, the millions of Americans who plan to do DIY digging projects this year without taking the important step of calling 811 beforehand are taking an unnecessary risk — and one that could impact their entire community. Find out more.

AEM Supports Safe Digging AEM is a supporter of CGA, and the association and its 900-plus members work diligently to promote 811 in a variety of different ways. AEM and its members are committed to safety, and AEM assists manufacturers and the off-highway equipment industry in fostering safety best practices through the association’s extensive array of safety manuals, videos and related training materials. 

SAE Publishes Vacuum, Sewer Equipment Standards SAE has published a second standard for vacuum excavators and sewer cleaning equipment with the publication of J3107 to complement the already published J3106 Standard.

The members of AEM’s AEM’s Underground Equipment Manufacturers Committee (UEMC) understood the need for standards for the growing vacuum excavation equipment industry. Vacuum excavators have been in production for many years, but the full use of this equipment for assisting with the safe excavation around underground utilities has just started to be realized in the last few years. The industry responded with substantial growth.

AEM’s UEMC committee drafted the initial scope of the vacuum excavator standard and then approached SAE, a standards development organization, to expand the efforts to the entire industry. Those efforts included several manufacturers and industry experts to build the standard.

Since many of these industry manufactur-

ers involved manufactured a combination sewer cleaner and vacuum excavator machine, it was only practical to include both machines in developing a standard.

After many meetings, the joint efforts of industry experts and countless hours, the SAE MTC9 sub-committee, successfully led

by Susan Harmon of Charles Machine Works (Ditch Witch), completed and navigated the two standards through the SAE channels and process.

The publication of SAE Standards J3106 and J3107 has complemented the significant efforts that the underground construction industry has delivered to their workforce to improve safety and send all workers involved home safely after a hard day on the job.

“This joint effort was an excellent example of how AEM facilitates the industry coming together to support the safety of our equipment and operators,” said Harmon.

The following are a number (but nowhere close to all) the industry resources that are

available to the underground excavation industry: • J3106 Standard — Vacuum Excavation and Sewer Cleaning Equipment Classification and Nomenclature • J3107 Standard — Vacuum Excavation and Sewer Cleaning Equipment — Safety Requirements • AEM Utility Equipment Manufacturers — Visit AEM members’ websites for quality educational training sessions • Underground Utility Awareness Campaign — AEM awareness campaign · • HDD Academy — Arizona State University Del E. Webb School of Construction by Dr. Sam and numerous industry stakeholders • Common Ground Alliance (Call 811) — Best Practice Committee • Cross Bore Safety Association — Leading Practices for Cross Bore Risk Reduction • Planet Underground Roundtable —

Conversation on actions that will make the industry safe • Staking University —Experienced Classroom and Hands-on Instruction for locating equipment • The Utility Expo — Sept. 28 to 30, 2021 — Educational sessions, Toolbox Talks, HDD Fundamentals of the Technology and Applications, Introduction to Vacuum Excavating, HDD Challenges and Good Practices, Underground Detection and Marking.

The efforts of the underground utility excavation industry and its many stakeholders continue to focus and build quality equipment and provide training with the goal of improving the safety of the equipment and the job-site performance of workers.

For more information on the newly published J3106 and J3107 standards, contact AEM’s WJ “Bernie” Bernhard at wbernhard@aem.org or visit http://works.sae.org. 

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Little Beaver Ups Versatility With Wet, Dry Drill Attachments Sometimes the easiest way to get through a problem is to go under it.

Whether installing landscape features, fencing or cable, obstacles like sidewalks and driveways can present a challenge to simple trenching methods. Manual methods are always an option, but customers today’s rental customers are looking for ways to make their projects easier. With a horizontal boring drill attachment, they can easily tackle obstacles with very little landscape disturbance, according to Little Beaver.

By offering an attachment that pairs with a mechanical earth drill, rental centers are providing more options so customers can conveniently complete more projects. The drill and attachment combination makes it easy to accomplish just about any drilling — vertically or horizontally.

Attachment Requirements Many mechanical drills currently on the market lack flexibility when it comes to adding a horizontal boring option, so it’s important to do some homework up front to ensure the necessary features.

The main component required to transition a drill from vertical to horizontal drilling is a flexible drive shaft. This allows the operator to orient the handle to the appropriate angle for horizontal boring.

Depending on a customer’s project and planned use for the drill, rental centers can help determine which horizontal boring kit is most appropriate — a dry auger kit or a wet drilling kit.

Sidewalk Boring: Dry Auger Kit When drilling shorter distances — such as under a sidewalk — a dry auger kit is recommended. This option allows users to bore 4 ft. in less than a minute. Some manufacturers offer this kit as a 5-ft. auger with a 3-in. diameter bit.

A 3-in. diameter hole provides the perfect size channel for most low-voltage electrical, plumbing and water lines, making this kit a great choice for small-scale landscaping projects. Beyond that, contractors and homeowners can easily install landscape lighting wire, water softener lines, sprinkler systems, gas lines and more.

By offering an attachment that pairs with a mechanical earth drill, rental centers are providing more options so customers can conveniently complete more projects. The drill and attachment combination makes it easy to accomplish just about any drilling — vertically or horizontally.

Driveway Boring: Wet Drilling Kit With a wet drilling kit, rental centers can provide customers with a solution to bore up to 50 ft. A wet drill can bore under a 30ft. driveway in as little as 10 to 15 minutes and eliminates the need to break up established concrete or go around large pieces of cement.

As its name implies, the wet drilling kit requires the use of water. Low water pres-

sure flushes the dirt and lubricates the hole to avoid collapse.

Often the kit comes with a variety of water drill bits, typically ranging in size between 2 to 4 in. Similar to the sidewalk drill kit, a 3-in. bit creates a large enough hole for most landscaping needs.

When boring more than 10 or 15 ft., it’s recommended to start with a 2-in. hole for better control. The opening can then be expanded with a wider bit for larger installation requirements.

Wet drilling kits require a garden hose, water pipe for the length of the bore plus 15 ft., along with necessary couplings. Rental centers should consider pairing these additional accessories with the auger kit rental, offering customers a one-stop-shop approach to completing a project.

Tips for Horizontal Boring Success When it comes to soil types, here’s a general rule of thumb: If the soil can be shoveled manually, it can be removed with horizontal boring. The biggest obstacle users will come across is rocks in the soil, which will stop the drill from penetrating.

If this happens, remove the drill and move to a different spot or drill a few inches lower. The typical drilling depth for horizontal boring — under both sidewalks and driveways — is 6 to 8 in.

If customers are drilling in sandy soil, it’s important to insert the guide pipe or wires right after the hole is drilled, to avoid collapse.

A common outcome for first-time horizontal boring users is an uneven, downward angled hole. While this doesn’t necessarily make the hole unusable, it’s not ideal.

To avoid an uneven bore, remind customers to dig a level guide trench. The starter trench should be long enough to fit the entire auger and only slightly wider, ensuring the drill doesn’t move around during operation. Before use, it can be evaluated with a level to guarantee a straight bore. The drill should be positioned in the very bottom of the trench and pressure should be continuously applied while drilling to maintain a tight fit.

No matter the scale of a customer’s project, it’s important to gather all the details and necessary equipment before beginning. Increased versatility equals increased profits, and by adding horizontal boring attachments to rental offerings, the potential of renting out a larger machine escalates. With the right equipment, horizontal boring can be a breeze, according to Little Beaver.

For more information, call 800/2277515 or visit www.littlebeaver.com. 

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Alta Equipment Company www.altaequipment.com 539 SW Arrowhead Terrace Lake City, FL 32024 386-758-7444 8750 Philips Hwy Jacksonville, FL 32256 904-737-6000 8418 Palm River Road Tampa, FL 33619 813-630-0077 9601 Boggy Creek Road Orlando, FL 32824 407-850-9614 5151 Martin Luther King Blvd.

Fort Myers, FL 33905 239-481-8554 5210 Reese Road Davie, FL 33314 954-581-4744 6144 NW 74th Avenue Miami, FL 33166 305-477-2442

Contractor’s Machinery www.cmi-case.com Knoxville, TN 3310 Wrights Ferry Road Louisville, TN 37777 865-982-6452 Tri-Cities 632 Eastern Star Road Kingsport, TN 37663 423-975-9111

International Union of Operating Engineers...

ALLU Announces Training Partnership With IUOE ALLU and the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) — a trade union that represents heavy equipment operators, mechanics, surveyors and stationary engineers in the United States and Canada — announced a new cooperation and partnership in pipeline training.

Through this partnership, IUOE has begun using an ALLU Transformer screening bucket for its pipeline application training program. The first training was held in Texas, beginning on June 17, 2020.

IUOE will be using the ALLU Transformer unit, donated by ALLU Group Inc., for all future pipeline training sessions.

The IUOE and the Pipe Line Contractors Association (PLCA), in joint cooperation, hold more than 170 training classes, working with more than 700 students each year, in programs that train operators from beginner through advanced levels. Sessions range from one to three weeks, and traditionally incorporate six days of 10 hours daily with classroom and field training in pipeline construction.

Because the ALLU Transformer is recognized as an effective tool for pipeline

padding and backfilling applications, IUOE/PLCA National Pipeline Training Director Bryan D. Abel and ALLU Group Inc. President Edgar J. Chavez began discussing its potential as a tool for the IUOE pipeline training program.

The ALLU Transformer allows material to be screened onsite and then backfilled directly into a trench, thus eliminating the need for dedicated stationary screening or the purchase of fine soil.

“We had spoken previously, but we developed the partnership more fully during ConExpo-Con/AGG 2020 in Las Vegas,” said Abel. “We sat down at the show, and Edgar told us, ‘We want to help.’ We have IUOE operators who use the ALLU buckets, and we agreed this would enhance our training. So, we ironed out the details.”

The ALLU Transformer was delivered to IUOE’s Texas training facility just prior to the June 17 session. Chavez and ALLU Group Inc. Vice President, Training and Application, Bernie Olender attended for initial setup and to observe and assist with the class, which hosted 19 students. Moving forward, the ALLU Transformer will be

used with IUOE’s intermediate pipeline training classes, in field training sessions where students will operate the unit in threeto four-hour rotations.

According to Chavez, “Safety is one of ALLU’s core values. The partnership with ALLU, IUOE and PLCA solidifies this value in the pipeline industry, as better training means safer overall operation.”

The pipeline training at the IUOE facility near Houston, Texas, covers all pipeline techniques from digging trenches, to laying pipeline, to padding/backfilling, to removing old pipeline. The mock pipeline job site accurately simulates real pipeline job sites and situations. With the ALLU unit, training will include padding and backfilling, as well as maintenance of the unit.

“Our Texas training facility is first-class,” said Abel. “We fly our members in and pick them up at the airport. We have a 225-room dormitory onsite, with a fully staffed kitchen and amenities. We serve three meals a day, we have a swimming pool and a recreation area — and our training is at no cost to IUOE members.”

Abel said the addition of the ALLU Transformer to the pipeline training program is a great benefit to IUOE membership, as it is an excellent embodiment of the advances in technology within the pipeline industry.

“Right down to the ability to use Bluetooth to communicate between a smart phone and the bucket – ALLU is really on top of its game with technology.”

Additionally, Abel said participants were grateful to have Chavez and Olender onsite during training.

“One participant told us it was refreshing and encouraging to see executives with ALLU step up, want to help and personally see it through.”

Beginning this fall, a new ALLU AC Crusher bucket will be delivered to an IUOE sister affiliate — Local 181 in Kentucky — to assist with hill and winch training. Abel said the rocky and hilly terrain in Kentucky lends to challenges that are unique from conditions in eastern Texas. The ability to train with the ALLU AC will be an additional benefit for IUOE members.

For more information, call 800/939-2558 or visit www.allu.net. 

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Service Capacity Among New Facility’s Impressive Features FACILITY from page 12

Dealership Designed for Customer, Employee Comfort He explained that Ascendum had two priorities in the choosing and building of the company’s flagship branch.

First, it wanted to understand where its customers are located and how the dealership could better serve them from the new facility. Second, Overstreet said Ascendum was interested in learning the proximity of its employee’s homes to any potential new branch location so a site could be chosen that would be as convenient for them as possible.

“We also wanted to focus on how to make our team members feel comfortable and enjoy where they work,” he explained from a beautiful and completed employee break room, featuring an exterior wall made of paneled glass.

In addition, connecting the building to the laydown yard is a concrete sidewalk that Overstreet said would be covered with an awning, plus nearby picnic tables and chairs for employees and technicians to enjoy their lunch if they prefer eating outside.

“We have seven pass-through bays, so we could fit two of our largest articulated trucks nose to nose and still be able to lock down the doors,” said Patrick Overstreet, Ascendum’s director of service operations.

New Facility Demanded Thought, Planning Besides the site selection, Ascendum is pleased with how it will be utilized, he said.

“There is more space for a laydown yard, and the stormwater control measures are state-of-the-art to contain any contamination,” Overstreet added. “Our dedication to the environment here in Cabarrus County and North Carolina is high in that we have looked for ways to be more eco-friendly and a better neighbor to others in the area.

“The facility’s flow of traffic and the details about how we bring equipment in and out of the yard is something we are proud of, too,” he added. “We thought through everything before we started breaking ground at the site.”

SC Hondros & Associates Inc. in Charlotte was tabbed as the general contractor for Ascendum’s new Queen City branch. The prefabricated steel building was designed and made by Nucor Steel.

Ascendum Machinery has North Carolina branch loca-

tions in Charlotte, Raleigh, Asheville and Greenville. In South Carolina, its dealerships are in Columbia, Charleston and Piedmont. The Tennessee branches can be found in Knoxville and Chattanooga, while Ascendum’s Georgia locations are in Savannah, Macon and Buford. In the upper Midwest, Ascendum maintains North Dakota dealerships in Bismarck, Fargo and Williston.

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

Vanderbilt, TDOT Will Enhance I-24 Smart Corridor With AI Nashville, Tenn.’s exhilarating growth has provided immense benefits to the region.

The flip side of all that expansion, however, is that traffic has increased by a whopping 60 percent since 2005 along the area of I-24 that connects Nashville southeast to Murfreesboro, the fastest growing city in Tennessee.

Today, Nashville itself is the 19th most congested city in the United States.

To manage the dramatic increase in traffic caused by the growing number of cars on the road and the corresponding frequency of incidents, a group of collaborators from Vanderbilt University, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and the Southwest Research Institute (SWRI) has been awarded more than $2.6 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to improve the effectiveness of Integrated Corridor Management (ICM) systems like the ongoing, multiphase I-24 Smart Corridor project.

The grant is being matched by TDOT, bringing the project’s total funding to $5.2 million.

Dan Work, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering and electrical engineering and computer science, is leading Vanderbilt’s participation in the project, administering $1.5 million of the total grant

award to develop an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based decision support system (DSS) to manage traffic on the I-24 Smart Corridor.

This section of the interstate includes 28 mi. of highway from the start of I-440 in Nashville (exit 53) through SR 10/U.S. 231 (exit 81) in Murfreesboro, as well as 28.5 mi. along I-24/SR 1 in Nashville to U.S. 231/SR 10 in Murfreesboro and 30 mi. of connecting routes between I-24 and SR 1, which run parallel to one another between the two cities.

The goals of the project are to diminish traffic and rush hour delays to make it easier to drive along the routes, to reduce the concentration of collisions and to develop agency coordination.

The USDOT grant was one of several it awarded to improve highway projects across the country through its Federal Highway Administration (FWHA). In a news release, FWHA Administrator Nicole R. Nason commented, “The program selections this year aim to benefit communities across the country by improving safety and efficiency on our roads through the deployment of advanced technologies. Tennessee’s project is unique in providing other states with a roadmap for the implementation of similar ICM corridors at an accelerated pace.”

In lieu of the expensive traffic simulation

models and time-intensive maintenance required to ensure that ICM models are accurate and effective, Work and his team — including Janos Sztipanovits, Vanderbilt’s E. Bronson Ingram Distinguished Professor of Engineering and director of the Institute for Software Integrated Systems (ISIS); Craig Philip, research professor of civil and environmental engineering and director of the Vanderbilt Center for Transportation and Operational Resiliency (VECTOR); and Eric Hall, computer science staff engineer — will develop an ICM DSS powered by artificial intelligence.

“Using AI allows us to continuously improve how traffic is managed using all of the traffic data available on the corridor,” said Work, also an associate professor at ISIS. “The AI DSS can harmonize large quantities of traffic information from radar, CCTV and Bluetooth readers on I-24 so that the goals of the ICM can be better measured and met.”

“This project is an opportunity to meaningfully change the lives of our neighbors and be a model for how other cities can leverage AI to become smarter across the U.S.,” added Sztipanovits. “Traffic impacts everyone’s day to day life, and if we can use integrated systems to make that better, we’ll have done good work.”

Work’s AI decision support system offers the promise of improving travel time predictions and the optimization of traffic patterns throughout the I-24 Smart Corridor. The technology will coordinate ramp meters (traffic lights before entering a highway), arterial signals and set dynamic speed limits that facilitate less overall traffic.

To manage traffic incidents, the system will deliver response plans to address primary traffic incidents and deliver appropriate lane guidance to drivers near the accident to mitigate secondary collisions.

The project builds on previous Vanderbilt/TDOT partnerships to develop predictive analytics related to car crashes and to add 4K cameras along the corridor, and Work’s team has extensive experience deploying AI-based systems with other partners.

“This project is a civil engineer’s dream,” said Philip. “The research that VECTOR has been doing over the years in concert with our team’s technological expertise have put us in the best possible position to execute our work successfully. Highways are the circulatory system of the country moving people and goods across the country, and this section of I-24 will benefit immensely from a tech-enabled ICM.” 

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B&M EQUIPMENT 2208 NW 71st Place • Gainesville, FL 32653 352-336-9800 7722 SE 126th Place • Belleview, FL 34420 352-245-9800 324 Dennard Avenue • Jacksonville, FL 32254 904-378-0889 www.bmequipment.com

ALL STAR EQUIPMENT RENTALS & SALES, INC. Serving Southwest Florida 11680 Metro Parkway Fort Myers, FL 33966 888-459-7147 www.allstareq.com

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Alta Equipment Company Ramps Up Service, Product Offerings in Florida

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Alta Equipment Senior Vice President Tommy Ball said that “new ownership allows us to grow our full potential.”

lagler Construction Equipment officially became a part of Alta Equipment Company on Feb. 14, 2020, which has now positioned the company to provide a completely new perspective on serving the equipment marketplace, as well as a host of new products and enhanced services.

According to Alta Equipment Company’s Senior Vice President Tommy Ball, the dealership is a customer service-focused dealership that puts emphasis on “Uptime Matters.”

As part of its restructuring, the company has added several new products over the past few months for its Florida operation, including Bergmann, Avant, Roadtec, NorAm, Merlo and new Curry Supply water trucks. see ALTA page 76

After conversion from Flagler to Alta, the rental fleet has seen an increase of more than 30 percent in just a few months (and is still growing).

Vermeer All Roads 8830 Corridor Road Annapolis Junction, MD 20701 800-492-1274 Ashland, VA 804-798-0321 Manassas, VA 800-552-2074 Roanoke, VA 844-837-6337 Charlotte, NC 800-768-3444 Garner, NC 888-883-7633 Colfax, NC 888-933-9344 Simpsonville, SC 800-850-4710 Summerville, SC 800-246-4307 Cranberry Township, PA 888-213-8340 Medina, OH 888-213-3544 Findlay, OH 888-213-8338 www.vermeerallroads.com

Vermeer Southeast

A Bergmann off-road truck sits on display at the Tampa location — a new offering for Alta in Florida.

Curry Supply on-road water trucks are now available at Alta.

Space is made for the new Merlo telescopic handlers/telehandlers at the equipment yards at each of the Alta Florida locations.

Installation of the new Alta signs was just completed at the Orlando, Fla., location.

Birmingham,AL 205-841-9895 Boynton Beach, FL 561-742-7400 Buford, GA 470-238-5900 Clearwater, FL 727-299-9207 Ft. Myers, FL 239-337-5900 Jacksonville, FL 904-262-4400 Marietta, GA 770-973-8811 Miami, FL 786-410-9680 Orlando, FL 407-295-2020 Pensacola, FL 850-944-8110 Savannah, GA 912-238-1300 www.vermeersoutheast.com

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6100 Highway 90 West New Iberia, LA 70560 800-332-7326 www.ardcoequipment.com

13432 Wards Rd. Lynchburg, VA 24501 434-847-7703 866-847-6677 www.hawkinsgraves.com

Carolina Equipment Rental, Sales & Service 994 Charlotte Hwy Fairview (Asheville), NC 28730 828-628-3004 www.wncequipment.com

Heavy Machines, Inc. 2115 N. Thompson Lane Murfreesboro, TN 37129 877-200-5654 Covington, GA 770-788-0888 Shreveport, LA 318-621-0854 Birmingham, AL 205-323-6108 Theodore, AL 251-653-5955 www.heavymachinesinc.com

Meco Miami, Inc. 5825 NW 74th Avenue Miami, FL 33166 305-592-4332 www.mecomiami.com

Vermeer Texas-Louisiana 12131 Airline Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70817 225-665-7900 Fax: 225-665-7979 www.vermeertexas.com

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Liebherr USA Gives Tour of Its New Corporate Headquarters The newly expanded Liebherr USA, Co. corporate headquarters is open in Newport News, Va. It features a 60,000sq.-ft. administrative building, a 82,000-sq.-ft. workshop and training facility, a 92,000-sq.-ft. parts distribution warehouse with retail operations, a guardhouse, and a one-story, 7,500sq.-ft. wash bay building.

The five new buildings cover a 30-acre site and significantly increase Liebherr’s capability for expanded courses and in-house training, as well as for production, equipment preparation, product support and parts distribution for the nine different product divisions that fall under the Liebherr USA Co.’s umbrella.

The administration building is a four-story office building designed to enable seamless collaboration among team members. It features sophisticated design elements, multiple technology laden training rooms with video conferencing capabilities, and flexible workspaces for different types of working. The fourth-floor offers a variety of client-facing features and workspaces, as well as an executive conference area with two balconies.

The workshop houses a two-story training center with classrooms for in-house dealers, dealer technicians and customers who gain hands-on experience with real equipment on the warehouse training floor. A large maintenance shop allows Liebherr staff to service cranes of all sizes, concrete pump trucks and earth moving equipment such as bull dozers, excavators and loaders.

The $60-million investment underlines to the continuous success in Liebherr’s 50 years of business operations in the United States.

Torben Reher, managing director of Liebherr USA Co., said, “Apart from investing in research and design for cutting edge technology, we have a long-term focus with respect to our business and the relationships with our customers. We want to grow together and our new site is the evidence for this approach; we are preparing for the future while investing in our customers’ success.”

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

Liebherr USA Co. headquarters in Newport News, Va.

The lobby of the new Liebherr USA Co. headquarters.

The new facility includes a 92,000 sq. ft. parts distribution warehouse with retail operations.

A large maintenance shop allows Liebherr staff to service cranes of all sizes, concrete pump trucks, and earth moving equipment such as dozers, excavators and loaders.

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Central Atlanta Tractor Sales, Inc.

Mashburn Equipment Rentals and Sales

4240 Martin Luther King Jr Drive SW Atlanta, GA 30336 770-819-6600

425 Frontage Road Ringgold, GA 30736 706-935-3485 www.mashburnequipment.com

www.centralatlantatractor.com

Highway Equipment Company Roanoke Location 8071 Lee Highway Troutville, VA 24175 540-992-4150 www.highway-equipment.com

Stone Equipment Co., Inc. 210 West Boulevard Montgomery, AL 36108 844-786-6373 334-625-6585

1797-A Fulton Springs Rd Alabaster, AL 35007 844-786-6373

www.stoneequipmentco.com

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Workforce Development: Creating a Sense of Urgency in an Urgent World It’s hard to create a sense of urgency when we are immersed in an environment of change.

The past five months have been unrelenting, forcing us to continually adjust to ever-evolving circumstances around us.

The workforce landscape also has been dynamic, transitioning from a period of record-low unemployment to one of record-setting highs in mere weeks.

How does this impact the skills gap forecasted for manufacturing in the years ahead? Why should workforce development continue to be a relevant part of corporate strategic planning? What response is still needed?

These questions are the very ones addressed by AEM’s Workforce Solutions Summit, which was held on Aug. 10 to 12.

To plan for the future, we need to understand the road ahead. Although no one can truly claim to “see the future,” what we do know is U.S. manufacturing is predicted to have a shortage of 2.4 million workers in the next decade, with the number of new jobs growing by 1.96 million workers by 2028.

Mix in the more than 2.6 million baby boomers that are expected to retire from manufacturing jobs over the next decade, and the challenge quickly adds up.

But what about record unemployment? Unfortunately, even the fallout from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic won’t fill our skills gap.

Find Out What Lies Ahead Information is power when planning. That's why AEM invited Manpower Manufacturing Vice President Rebekah Kowalski to participate in its Workforce Solutions Summit.

Kowalski, who is responsible for ManpowerGroup North America’s Manufacturing Sector Strategy, will share what the workforce outlook is for manufacturing from the perspective of the third-largest employment firm in the world.

Not only will we get the latest glimpse into what lies ahead, but Kowalski will also discuss how we use this information to create better strategies.

The information in this session is meant for both our Csuite decision-maker audience and our HR audience.

Bringing decision-makers together with human resources is a necessary and deliberate step toward addressing our future skills gap.

Industry needs to embrace the understanding that talent is not just an HR issue, but also a business issue. Human capital is the engine behind our industry. When that engine is limited due to a talent shortage, research shows it can cost manufacturers up to 11 percent of net earnings.

At AEM, we want to help our members change the workforce forecast from an industry challenge to their advantage through knowledge and awareness. We’ll be there to provide compelling information, support members in taking their first, or their next, steps in developing their local workforce pipeline. Each presentation of our Workforce Solutions Summit correlates with AEM’s workforce development's newly created Strategic Plan.

From helping members get new ideas for outreach and recruitment, to supporting employee retention, to just finding new pools of people to draw from, we want to offer solutions that meet your needs for today and tomorrow.

Taking the First (or Next) Step Despite the growing skills gap and the economic impact that it can have on net earnings, many companies don’t see, or aren’t able to place, workforce development as a strategic priority.

AEM’s Q1 workforce survey indicated that many of our small to mid-sized members don’t have dedicated individuals or budgets when it comes to workforce development.

Sadly, the skills gap has no discrimination between company sizes. The time of resting on the idea that industry workforce challenges will be solved by the largest among us, or by some national marketing campaign, is done.

Like many industry challenges, each of us will be responsible for doing what we can do in our own backyard to address this gap. Fortunately, this work will directly benefit the companies who are willing to make a local effort.

Often, the biggest obstacle that prevents us from addressing a challenge is how to get started or what step to take next.

Our member-led workforce committee offered excellent insights into mainstreaming workforce development across the industry. These insights included asking AEM to clear the clutter and create immediate value through workforce development for our members, while making sure that getting started wouldn’t be overwhelming.

The committee advocated that members develop an “in it for the long game” mentality and change the focus on talent from being an HR issue to a business issue. Based on the committee recommendations, AEM has developed a strong plan that — along with member engagement — we believe can narrow the skills gap.

AEM’s Workforce Solutions Summit is the first of many solutions-focused opportunities that the association will begin offering its members as we embark on the challenging journey ahead. Our vision will be to build a community of AEM members who work together to influence industry perception and create a coordinated talent system, resulting in a continuous supply of qualified workers supporting long-term industry success.

We’ll do this by offering a tiered workforce initiative that focuses on small to mid-sized member support through a digital toolkit and individual member consulting services. To begin, we’ll focus on ensuring all members have access to the foundational elements that make up best practices for workforce development. After the basics are in place, we’ll begin to layer the digital toolkit with the successful initiatives of members in our industry in order to celebrate and share successful ideas.

Members can choose to craft their own workforce building activities, or they can choose to get support through remote or on-site consulting. Together, we will begin to close the skills gap that plagues our industry today.

Looking for more best practices, research, programs, and resources supporting workforce development for the industries we serve? Visit https://www.aem.org/workforce-development/ and subscribe to the AEM Industry Advisor.

Julie Davis is the AEM director of workforce development 

ALABAMA 1797-A Fulton Spring Rd. • Alabaster, AL 35007 844-786-6373

Stone Equipment Co., Inc.

210 West Blvd. • Montgomery, AL 36108 844-786-6373 www.stoneequipmentco.com

MISSISSIPPI 14370 Seaway Rd. • Gulfport, MS 39503 228-867-1555

Mid South Machinery

3233 Hwy. 80 W. • Jackson, MS 39204 601-948-6740

3145 Cliff Gookin Blvd. • Tupelo, MS 39901 662-690-6553 www.gomidsouth.com

TENNESSEE

1530 Heil Quaker Blvd. • La Vergne, TN 37086 615-641-1100 www.diamondequipment.com

Diamond Equipment, Inc.

VIRGINIA

8071 Lee Highway • Troutville, VA 24175 540-992-4150 www.highway-equipment.com

Highway Equipment Company

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ringpower.com Locations - FL

thompsontractor.com Locations - AL, FL panhandle

gregorypoole.com Locations - Eastern NC

puckett-cat.com Locations - MS

yanceyrents.com Location - GA

louisianacat.com Location - LA

carolinacat.com Locations - Western NC

blanchardmachinery.com Location - SC

jamesriverequipment.com Winchester - VA

powerequipco.com Location - TN, East AR

link-beltmidatlantic.com Location - VA

heavymachinesinc.com Location - AR

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More Than $2 Billion in Renewable Energy Projects Launch ENERGY from page 1 in May a similar agreement with Big Rivers Electric Corporation for 100 jobs. megawatts of solar parks in the state.

Total construction starts increased Minnesota Power is investing $40 6 percent in June, according to the million into three solar projects with a Dodge Index, marking the second goal of tripling its solar portfolio consecutive monthly gain in starts through the addition of 20 megawatts following the COVID-19-induced of renewable energy. declines in March and April. In fact, Daily Energy Insider reports that if utility/gas plants moved 108 percent the Minnesota Public Utilities higher in the month as more than $2 Commission gives the project the billion in renewable power projects nod, the three facilities will be located were launched. in the northern part of the state.

New York State announced 21 Drawing from existing electrical large-scale renewable energy projinfrastructure, they’ll begin construcects. Four utility-scale wind projects tion next year. and 17 major solar projects have been “Planned solar projects will boost selected. Two of the solar projects the tax base of local economies, add will include energy storage to intesolar panels from regional manufacgrate solar energy into the electric turers when possible, and support grid. local construction jobs,” said Bethany With these projects, New York’s Owen, president and CEO of Duluth, will advance its goal to obtain 70 perMinn., energy company ALLETE. cent of its electricity from renewable sources by the year 2030. The projBlowing in the Wind ects translate into more than 2,000 The Energy Information short- and long-term jobs and increasAdministration (EIA) reports that es in local tax payments.

Once the projects are completed, The renewable energy sector is a bright spot in the construction industry. Long-term, the utility-scale solar generating units are predicted to grow by 17 percent in New York’s carbon emissions should renewables market is predicted to see growth until at least 2024.

2020. Wind generation is close equate to 300,000 fewer cars on the behind, and should see a 14 percent growth road. spurt this year. Both on- and offshore wind On the West Coast, the $600 million farms are more visible than ever now.

Golden Hills Wind Project in Sherman In the Montana Rail Link Yard in Laurel, County, Ore., got off the ground, as did the Mont., the towers for PacificCorp’s Pryor $438 million Athos I solar facility in Desert Mountain Wind project sit, waiting for delivCenter, Calif. ery to the job site. Arriving by train, the towWith jobs to fill, the renewables sector is ers will wind up in Bridger, Mont., on a large attracting workers from other markets. wind farm installation project there. Spencer Unpredictable ups and downs — and the fast Hall of PacifiCorp reported that four struccrash this year due to the COVID-19 pantures were being put up earlier this month. demic — have driven many career employ“I think there’s going to be 10 in the next ees from the fossil fuel and oil and gas marate about 600 jobs during peak construction and 220 full- week or two,” Hall said in an interview with the Billings kets toward jobs in wind and solar.

Gazzette. “Folks in the area can expect see a lot of trucks Jobs creation and an energized local economy are two of time equivalent jobs.

The project will contribute a meaningful amount of going by.” the points that sell renewable energy projects. In rural At its peak, the project will see 300 workers on the 114Colorado, more than 6,300 jobs have resulted from renew- renewable energy toward the state’s identified clean energy able energy ventures since the year 2000, generating almost supply goal of 70 percent of electricity generated by 2030. It turbine farm site. Some 240 megawatts of capacity is the $400 million a year in economic activity for the eastern part should supply enough electricity to power approximately goal for what will be the largest wind farm in Montana, pro60,000 average homes in New York annually. viding renewable energy for out-of-state customers. of the state.

Under a plan to install 30 million solar panels in Florida Specialized flatcars were designed to transport the lengthy A study from Denver, Colo.-based environmental group The Western Way shows that 40 projects, including seven in by the year 2030, five solar projects recently launched in the turbine blades and other components.

“A single wind turbine blade runs over the length of two development or under construction, are set for completion by northeastern part of the state. Approximately 200 jobs are 2024. By year’s end, nearly 5,000 megawatts of power will anticipated with the newest project, in St. Johns County, rail cars,” said Ross Lane of the Montana Rail Link.

Construction equipment is carried to the railyard by truck, have been generated, and another 1,100 megawatts will be according to Florida Power & Light.

Baker, Clay, Nassau and Union counties are home to other and a crane will load the parts onto trucks for transport to added as projects are completed during the next four years. solar farms under construction, expected to add 500 perma- Bridger. nent jobs to the area. Some 1,200 workers will be needed to Mortenson Construction of Minneapolis is the project’s Let the Sun Shine general contractor. The company will oversee public road The study noted that the economic impact of renewable fill jobs at the peak of construction.

In Kentucky, a 50-megawatt solar park is to be construct- improvements and creation of access roads to each turbine energy project construction in the region totals nearly $6 billion. Plus, it’s generated close to 13,000 jobs from both con- ed in the western region of the Bluegrass State. U.S. devel- site, as well as foundations, underground collection, substaoper Community Energy reports it signed a 20-year power tion, operations and maintenance building and towers. struction workers and the dollars they spend.

“We are delighted to be working with PacifiCorp to conNew York State will be the site of a large-scale solar proj- purchase agreement with Henderson Municipal Power & struct our fifth wind project in the Big Sky State, which will ect in Chautauqua County, that will include a 20 megawatt Light.

The park will generate 117 million kWh annually once it’s increase the state’s wind energy portfolio by 30 percent,” battery energy component. Renewal Energy Developer ConnectGen predicts the South Ripley Solar Project will cre- completely online, in 2023. Community Energy announced see ENERGY page 74

Projects also will support industries ancillary to construction, such as building materials, heavy equipment and transportation. And, apprenticeships will be a part of these construction crews.

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New $56.3M Bayway Bridge Due to Complete in 2021

BRIDGE from page 1 and if we see one – we have a designated manatee spotter — we have to stop work to $350,000,” said Jonathan Yates, ABC’s while it passes. We see all sorts of wildlife — project manager. “You have to pay the operadolphins and many species of birds. We’re tors 24 hours a day and pay for the replaceable to mitigate a lot of the temporary impacts. ment parts and repairs. The longer the bridge The trestle installation has been a great benefit operates, the more issues you will have and for FDOT — they won’t have to do any mitimore wear and tear.” gation related to the temporary construction.”

The new bridge, designed by American Some hard layers were encountered below Consulting Engineers of Florida LCC, will the sea-bed for three or four of the piers that have an expected lifespan of 75 years. the tips of the piles had to pass through.

“The largest challenges are designing the “There were some hard driving conditions, bridge over the inter-coastal waterway while but generally we got through the difficulties considering the environmental impacts to and our foundations have been successful local residents, motorists, fishermen and overall,” said Yates, who pointed out that relacyclists, and building so close to the existing tions with FDOT are “really good. My FDOT bridge,” said Yates. “There also is the issue of counterpart is Jonathan Gill, and when we tying in the bridge from the roundabout and have issues, we work together to solve them. the Madonna Boulevard and SR 679 We also have a lot of quickly changing weathInterchange with the grade, while maintaining er conditions and we’re coordinating with the 65-foot clearance over the channel. We day-to-day marine traffic and the Coast also have to maintain the esthetic appeal of the Guard. We’ve got beams that weight roughly bridge — with the large hammerhead.

200,000 pounds. These create some big engi“The bridge’s biggest design advantage is that it is a high-level fixed span and there To maximize the structure’s lifespan, a glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) neering challenges.

“We designed a precast steel slab with our won’t be any more waits for motorists and rebar is being used in the seawalls. water-tight footings to allow us to build them mariners,” he added. “There also will be better underwater,” added Yates. “We precast the pedestrian and cycling access — there are a improved the driving of foundations — reducing the amount lot of bikers in the Tierra Verde and Fort Desoto area.” of pile — and that had a trickle-down effect throughout the slabs, grout them in around the pile, and pump out the seaTo maximize the structure’s lifespan, a glass fiber rein- substructure. The footings can get smaller and you’re taking water for the formwork and fill the footer that may be four or five feet underwater.” forced polymer (GFRP) rebar is being used in the seawalls. up less area for mariners in the channel.”

The 2,583-ft.-long bridge has 18 piers, each of which “It doesn’t corrode and the seawall caps will be very servThe design also helped with allocation of equipment for iceable and shouldn’t have any issues with corrosion or various phases of the construction, which optimized the requires about 2.3 million lbs. of concrete and takes nearly a spalling,” said Yates. “We’re using high-capacity piles longer span lengths and reduced the size of the substructure month to construct. throughout the main channel to reduce the footprint, which element. see BRIDGE page 72 The bridge, which provides scenic views of the Tierra Verde area, passes through a residential district and the construction team hosts monthly community outreach events the first Tuesday of each month where team members explain the current and upcoming construction activities and answer questions related to the project.

“We’ve received a lot of positive feedback and the meetings have kind of eliminated the rumor mill and responded to a lot of questions,” said Yates.

So far American Bridge has completed 15 of 18 piers and built five of 17 decks (153 ft. each, 765 ft. so far), with deck pouring operations that started last March.

Piers 2 to 17 are columns on piles and 1 and 18 are on end bents — piles and mechanically stabilized earth MSE walls.

“We’re targeting the completion of the substructure in early summer and opening the bridge by late fall,” said Yates. “The constricted work zone is probably the biggest challenge — a lot of the roads that we’re building are 10 feet from the existing roadway and bridge, so we’ve got a lot of precautions and controls in place to protect users and construction workers. There’s been a few utility relocations and we worked closely with the utility owners to get them moved without major impacts to the project.”

ABC has a solid environmental record and is working with Faller Davis, the environmental consultant of FDOT, FDOT itself and the design team to come with controls and means and methods.

“We’re good stewards,” said Yates. “The effort we put in The 2,583-ft.-long bridge has 18 piers, each of which early on and throughout the work has helped maintain our The demolition of the old bridge is expected to take six requires about 2.3 million lbs. of concrete and takes great environmental record. There are manatees in the area months.

nearly a month to construct.

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ABC Will Construct 18 Piers, 17 Decks for New Bridge BRIDGE from page 68

“We’re typically working on three or four piers at any one time,” said Yates. “As we’re working on a footing at one spot, a column is going up behind it.”

Many cranes are also on the job.

“The land- and marine-based cranes are instrumental in the construction of the bridge,” said Gill. “Specifically, they’re for moving and placing many construction components, including 200,000 beams.”

Putting up portions of the deck, 17 in total, also requires close coordination.

“We’ve installed and placed form work to help with the pours,” said Yates, who noted that securing skilled craft labor has been an issue. “With all the work in the area, it can be a challenge, but we’ve got a great corps of craft guys.”

Major road work operations began last spring and should be completed in spring 2021.

“We’ve been working on the roadway,” said Yates. “We have a phased plan for working through the roundabout, which is probably the most challenging roadway component. It will be done in phases to make sure we can control traffic and shift it. We have some drainage that has to go underneath the roads.”

The demolition of the old bridge is expected to take six months.

“We have a rough plan and we’re working through some of the details,” said Yates. “We’ll have to do some coordination with state agencies and the Coast Guard to develop our blasting plans for the main bascule piers that hold the drawbridge section. Everything else is standard demolition deck

removal.”

Yates is assisted by Kevin Glass, the design-build coordinator and Mike Banfield, the project superintendent.

“Kevin is doing a great job with design issues and utility coordination and Mike facilitates our field operations, coordinating with environmental agencies and department sectors,” said Yates. “We do a lot of safety training and we have formal fall protection for all the guys on heights everyone is trained to make switches from the mobile elevated platforms. Every Monday we have a training topic, with a lot of them focused on marine safety.”

A key element is each crew member informing the foremen of where they are during their shifts Close to 50 American Bridge and subcontractors are onsite daily from Monday to Saturday, putting 11-hour day shifts. The subcontractors are Absolute Erosion Control for silt fence and erosion control; Bob’s Barricade Inc. for signage and MOT; Bridal Path Pit LLC; BP Construction Group for road way, drainage and MSE walls; Hyatt Survey for survey consultation; Arrive Alive Traffic Control LLC for traffic control; Traffic Control Products of Florida Inc. for MOT, barrier wall and striping; Wiretek Solutions LLC for electrical and lighting; Associated Cost Engineers Inc. of Delaware for the furnishing and installation of reinforced steel; and Accu-but Concrete Services Inc. for concrete cutting and pile cut-offs. Bridal Path Pit brought in Raulerson & Son Inc. for sod/slope stabilization and All South Underground for storm pipe.

So far most of the work is done via day shifts, but night work is ongoing, particularly for concrete pours that have to

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be done in cooler hours.

The demolition of the existing bridge and the removal of the material from the roads is expected to yield 5,500 cu. yds. of reinforced concrete and 250 tons of structural steel on the main span.

“We’ll use the crushed concrete for building materials and scrap the rebar,” said Yates New materials being brought in also include 2,000 tons of reinforcing steel; 16,500 cu. yds. of concrete; 17,000 linear ft. of precast beams; and 30,000 linear ft. of precast pile.

Crews have been using Manitowoc cranes — a 2250 and two 4100s and an 80-ton hydraulic crane and others, as well as excavators, dozers, loaders, rollers, pavers, barges, tugs and other standard construction equipment.

“All the equipment vendors have been pretty good when repairs have to be done,” said Yates. “Working so close to salt water is always a challenge, but we maintain a good maintenance schedule and keep up with everything — if you don’t find the time to do maintenance, your equipment will do it for you. We have two on-site mechanics.”

In Florida, American Bridge purchases and rents equipment from dealerships such as McDonough Marine Service, Canal Barge, W. Lee Barge, All Crane, United Rentals and Synergy Equipment.

“The dealerships give us what we ask for — we tell them what equipment we need and they prepare it for us,” said Yates. “We’ve rented a ton of equipment and purchased a good amount. If there is an issue, we let them know sooner than later before it gets to something that is going to impact us. It’s a partnership.”  CEG Register to receive access to seminars, roundtables and sponsor showcases! Additional information to log in to the virtual event platform will be sent to the email address linked to your registrations. Each attendee must have a unique email address. Times indicated are Central.

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SHEET METAL & AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS’ NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (SMACNA) The SMACNA Edge Conference: A Virtual Education Forum Dates: October 13 – 15, 2020 With member health and safety top of mind, SMACNA has cancelled the 2020 Annual Convention planned for Colorado and is now offering The SMACNA Edge Conference, A Virtual Education Forum, October 13-15, 2020. This new virtual experience will provide amazing content, expert speakers and valuable information on the most relevant and important topics to members.

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HISTORICAL CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATION (HCEA) 35th Annual International Convention and Old Equipment Exposition (POSTPONED UNTIL 2021) Dates: August 27 – 29, 2021 Instead of being held this August, it has been rescheduled for August 2021, at the same location near Concordia, Kansas, with the same outstanding attractions.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. Be well, and see you at the 2021 Convention!

Events are subject to change, check websites for updates

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said Tim Maag, vice president and general manager of Mortenson's wind energy team. “Montana has great potential for wind energy and manufacturing, as it is known to be one of the U.S.’s windiest states.”

Once it’s online, Pryor Mountain Wind will increase energy by 30 percent and generate enough power for 76,000 homes.

Other Renewable Projects Clean energy storage is trending in the renewable energy construction sector. Electrical energy can be stored when electricity is plentiful and inexpensive or when demand is low. The energy can then be returned to the grid when demand and prices go up.

Storage facilities are part of the current wave of renewable energy construction projects. The Vermont Electric Power Company (VELCO) tapped Catamount Solar of Randolph, Vt., and Northern Reliability of Waterbury, to construct the Pinnacle Ridge Solar and Storage Project at VELCO’s headquarters in Rutland.

Work includes a 500 kW solar array tied to a 1.2megawatt energy storage system designed to reduce VELCO’s energy use at times of high-cost, peak system demand and increase electric grid stability.

As prime contractor, Catamount is responsible for site work and construction of the infrastructure, power distribution and utility connections. Northern Reliability will oversee the battery energy storage system, including design, component integration and containerization, on-site con-

struction, installation and testing.

The Pinnacle Ridge Solar and Storage project is slated for completion by the end of this calendar year.

Robbie Hunter, president of the State Building and Construction Trades Council of California, wants urgent action to create local jobs and fight climate change. His solution is long-duration clean energy storage construction to address California’s “long-term needs, help us build a cleaner, more reliable electric grid, create and support thousands of good-paying jobs and provide new economic opportunity in long economically neglected communities.”

Writing for calmatters.org, he points to two shovel-ready storage projects, the Eagle Mountain pumped hydroelectric project in the Inland Empire and the San Vicente Pumped Storage Project in San Diego.

“Together, these projects will support more than 20,000 good paying jobs, many in underserved areas with skyrocketing poverty and unemployment rates,” said Hunter.

The projects also will support industries ancillary to construction, such as building materials, heavy equipment and transportation. And, apprenticeships will be a part of these construction crews, he said.

Another trend in the energy sector is renewable reformation, where fossil-fuel processing facilities are retooled to handle renewable energy in one form or another. In Cheyenne, Wyo., the last barrel of crude was being processed at the Cheyenne Refinery before the plant is repurposed to produce renewable diesel.

“We ran the last barrel of crude on August 3 and expect to run the off final intermediates and products inventory in

August,” Tim Go, HollyFrontier’s chief operating officer said during the company’s second-quarter call to investors.

“We will then begin the conversion of certain units for renewable diesel production and continue to anticipate the Cheyenne Refinery conversion to be completed in the first quarter of 2022,” he added.

The company also plans to build a pretreatment unit at its Artesia, N.M., refinery for feedstock flexibility for the renewable diesel unit being built at the plant.

Hybrid ventures demand construction projects as well. In a tdworld.com article, Enel Green Power detailed its approach to construction of the Lily solar + storage project.

The company’s first hybrid project in North America marrying a renewable energy plant with utility-scale battery storage, Enel can store generated energy for delivery when needed.

Enel has a goal of expanding its position in the national market. The company plans to install about 1 gigawatt of battery storage capacity across its new and existing wind and solar projects in the United States over the next two years.

The Bottom Line As renewable resources become mainstream in the U.S. energy sector, the need for more and bigger production and storage facilities will grow. These mega projects are a boon to both local and state economies. For the construction sector, they spell demand for heavy equipment and full crews on the job site. The outlook is long-term, but the picture is a bright one.  CEG

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Sandvik Announces Its Acquisition of Allied Construction Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has signed an agreement to acquire Allied Construction Products LLC (Allied), a U.S. distributor of hydraulic hammers to the construction and mining industries and manufacturer of compactor plates and mounting brackets.

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Allied will obtain additional strength and access to cutting edge technology.

Allied and Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology have had a strategic partnership since 2003, with Allied being the U.S. distributor for Rammer products. Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology was already a 21 percent minority shareholder of the company and Sandvik’s products generates about 80 percent of Allied’s revenues.

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Rental Fleet, Parts Inventory, Service Growing With Alta ALTA from page 54 being part of the overall Alta group could not As part of the Alta family, Ball said that be better. Customers have already noticed a the company has seen an increase in its big change within our product support, rental fleet (up 30 percent and growing); which will be a direct reflection in their botparts inventory (up 50 percent and growing); tom line. We are much more team focused service capabilities (added 18 service techni- throughout the entire Alta enterprise.” cians and is looking to add another 14. Alta Ball added that the company is continuing has also added 12 field service trucks and to increase rental inventory, parts inventory four preventive maintenance trucks through- and its service capabilities.  CEG out the state); and field service capabilities (added five parts delivery trucks to expedite parts to service/technicians to minimize downtime).

Ball also indicated that the company will add locations throughout Florida “Alta is known as a heavy equipment service company that sells equipment,” Ball said. “We are 100 percent customer-focused.

New ownership allows us to grow Considered a highly versatile loader, the Avant line is to our full potential and now available at Alta in Florida.

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WANTED: AMPHIBIOUS EXCAVATORS, ALL MAKES AND MODELS, NEW OR USED + ALL MAKE AND MODEL BOOMS AND STICKS LONGER THAN NORMAL + ALL MAKE AND MODEL BROKEN BOOMS AND STICKS. EMAIL: PERCY.RES@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 215-350-1165 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WANTED (US); LOOKING FOR PILOT VALVE 9137384 FOR HITACHI 200LC-3 EXCAVATOR. EMAIL: PJUREKX1@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 585-492-2449 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR OFFHIGHWAY TRUCKS - I NEED #5 CAT 775D &E ROCK BEDS ONLY. ONLY NEED BEDS. EMAIL: WEBBPAGE1@GMAIL.COM –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WANTED (US): CONCRETE PUMPS WANTED - SCHWING, PUTZMEISTER, ALLIANCE, CIFA, ETC. ALL MODELS, BRANDS, SIZES. OLD OR NEW! BOOM PUMPS,TRAILER & TRUCK MOUNTED CITY PUMPS PURCHASED. OLD RETIRED, NO LONGER USED & PARTS PUMPS ALSO PURCHASED. EMAIL INFORMATION A.S.A.P. INSTANT PAYMENT GUARANTEED !! FINDERS FEES PAID!!!

EMAIL: BBENEDETTO@COMCAST.NET –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WANTED (PA): I’M LOOKING FOR A PUSH THERMOPLASTIC MACHINE. CAN BE ANY BRAND. EMAIL: HELLOELISA@ICLOUD.COM –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WANTED (USA): CAT 330-336 DL SERIES EXCAVATORS EMAIL: REBUILD@TUSCO.NET –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WANTED (RI): CATERPILLAR 4+ MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT. I AM HELPING A FRIEND TO FIND A PART FOR HIS CAT MODEL 426, SERIAL #7BC02647, PART #9R383. IT WOULD BE REALLY HELPFUL IF THIS PART WAS AVAILABLE IN EASTERN USA, ESPECIALLY IN THE NORTHEASTERN STATES, AND AVAILABILITY, PRICE, AND SHIPPING ARE IMPORTANT IF THE PART IS AVAILABLE ELSEWHERE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP. EMAIL: JOETTAKIRK@AOL.COM –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR D8R CRAWLER DOZER. LOOKING FOR ORIGINAL 2018 D8R CATERPILLAR BULLDOZER. EMAIL: ARABHURUR@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +251-911513133 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WANTED (SC): ALL MODELS BRADCO TRENCHING / BORING / CABLE PLOWS; LOOKING FOR 3 PT HITCH 3 OR 4 FOOT TRENCHER 6" WIDE FOR REAR KUBOTA EMAIL: PEPPERJACKPM@YAHOO.COM; PHONE: 803-460-2600 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (USA): ALL MODELS CATERPILLAR EXCAVATORS. LOOKING FOR USED AMPHIBIOUS EXCAVATORS, MARSH BUGGIES AND MARSH MASTERS - ANY BRAND. ALSO LOOKING FOR BROKEN/DAMAGED LR BOOMS AND STICKS. EMAIL: PERCY.RES@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 215-350-1165 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WANTED (US): INGERSOLL RAND AIR COMPRESSOR, MODEL 125 CFM. NEED EXHAUST/INTAKE MANIFOLD FOR A CONTINENTAL G193A GAS ENGINE WHICH IS IN THE I/R GYRO FLOW 125 COMPRESSOR. EMAIL: HFINCHTTD@FONTIERNET.NET –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WANTED (VA): FORD 1920 758B BACKHOE ATTACHMENT. EMAIL: CONWELL1208@GMAIL.COM –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WANTED (US): USED HITACHI EXCAVATORS EX200LC,EX270LC,EX400LC. EMAIL: ILYAS.MTCPK@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +92-332-248-9350 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WANTED (WORLDWIDE): 1-FINAL DRIVE & CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY, 2-ENGINE WIRING HARNESSES, HOODS, DISPLAY MODULES & ECU'S SN #FGY0381 FOR SAMSUNG SE240 LC-3 EXCAVATOR. EMAIL: TVHCSHOP@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 920-735-1221 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WANTED (KS): CAT 922B INJECTION FUEL LINE. I NEED ALL 4 FOR MY 1960'S DIESEL FRONT-END LOADER. EMAIL: BLACKNIGHT64R@ATT.NET –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WANTED: CAT WHEEL LOADER 950B, 950E, 966E, 966F, 966FII. EMAIL: NAQIB_KHAN73@YAHOO.COM –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WANTED: HITACHI EXCAVATORS EX200, EX270LC, EX400, EX400LC. EMAIL: NAQIB_KHANINTRCO@ HOTMAIL.COM. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WANTED: LINCOLN WELDERS, MODELS 250/300/225. I'D LIKE TO BUY USED MACHINES LOW HOURS. EMAIL: JONATHANDAYTON4@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 806-292-7452 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WANTED (CA): JOHN DEERE 330 EXCAVATOR. EMAIL: JIMWLAMBERT@HOTMAIL.COM –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WANTED (NM): BARBER GREENE BG-225B SLAT CONVEYOR, COMPLETE LEFT SIDE. EMAIL: JR_STRIPING@LIVE.COM –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WANTED (US): LOOKING FOR CME 45 WITH DEUTZ DIESEL DECK ENGINE AND AUTOMATIC HAMMER. ANY CONDITION. EMAIL: GEONETICS@BELLSOUTH.NET ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (IL): HAULOTTE AERIAL LIFT, ALL MODELS. LOOKING FOR A TOWABLE BOOM LIFT. EMAIL: SAWMANDAN@SBCGLOBAL.NET PHONE: 630-553-7612 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WANTED (MI): ALL MODEL KUBOTA WHEEL LOADERS. EMAIL: CRAIGBERENS944@GMAIL.COM PHONE: 616-813-3642 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WANTED (NV): CATERPILLAR 14G MOTOR GRADER. EMAIL: SALES1@HIEEQUIPMENT.COM PHONE: 7025295171 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WANTED (USA): LOOKIN FOR A GOOD USED KOMATSU PC 400-5 EXCAVATOR EMAIL: FJS-1@ATT.NET PHONE: 724-944-5569 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WANTED (USA): TAKEUCHI TB0-35 AND 135 WITH CABS. RUNNING OR FOR PARTS. PHONE: 443-392-5789 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WANTED (WORLDWIDE): ALL MODELS CATERPILLAR COMPACT TRACK LOADERS, USED CATERPILLAR SKID STEER LOADERS 226D, 232D, 236D, 242D, 246D, 262D, 272D, 272D XE. EMAIL: LSGLOBAL@NVER.COM –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WANTED (USA): A GOOD USED C-12 CAT ENGINE FOR A SHORT NOSE 2000 PETERBILT 379 ROAD TRACTOR. ENGINE TO HAVE CORRECT ECM AND S# BEGINS WITH 2KS , 380 MIN. HP. CONTACT JIM ARNETT JARNETTJR@ORBITSDO.COM; CELL# 937-603-3965.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WANTED (USA): CATERPILLAR D11 CRAWLER DOZERS - INTERESTED IN PARTS FOR LARGE DOZERS FOR COAL MINES AND AGGREGATE QUARRIES. EMAIL: BIGIRONLUNS87@YAHOO.COM –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WANTED (USA): CAT 315,320,325,330,336 DL SERIES EXCAVATORS UNDER 8000 HOURS AND WHOLESALE PRICED MACHINES. EMAIL: REBUILD@TUSCO.NET PHONE: 330-987-3508 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WANTED: TAKEUCHI MINI EXCAVATORS TBO-35’S WITH CABS, RUNNING MACHINES AND/OR PARTS. PHONE: 443-392-5789 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WANTED (NY): LOOKING FOR USED 5 TON WIRE ROPE HOIST TO RUN ON A PATENT TRACK EMAIL: INFO@ BRIDGEHAMPTONSTEEL.COM PHONE: 631-537-2486 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WANTED (TX): CATERPILLAR 330C L EXCAVATOR - LOOKING TO BUY CATERPILLAR 330CL & 330DL IN GOOD RUNNING CONDITION. EMAIL: RIZ@MEGAEQUIPMENTS.COM PHONE: 832-528-0786 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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Auctions are subject to change, please check Auctioneers websites for details ALEX LYON & SON AUCTIONEERS www.lyonauction.com 315-633-2944 • Philadelphia, MS Fri., August 28, 2020 For: Large Job Completion • Manchester, NH Sat., August 29, 2020 For: One-of-a-Kind Collectibles Auction

• Chehalis, WA September 11, 2020 • Northeast Regional Event September 16 - 17, 2020 • Midwest Regional Event September 22 - 23, 2020 • Sacramento, CA September 23, 2020 • Heartland Regional Event September 24 - 25, 2020

Coming Auctions To view information on upcoming auctions visit our Auction Calendar at www.constructionequipmentguide.com BIG IRON www.bigiron.com 800-937-3558 • ONLINE ONLY August 26, 2020

• St. Louis, MO Wed., September 2, 2020 For: Late Model Rental Fleet Construction Equipment

• Los Angeles, CA September 25, 2020

• Las Vegas, NV Sat., September 12, 2020 For: Very Late Model Rental Construction Equipment

• Wasilla, AK October 3, 2020

• Long Island, NY Sun., September 13, 2020 For: Complete Liquidation & Rental Returns

ABSOLUTE AUCTION & REALTY, INC. www.AARauctions.com 800-243-0061

• ONLINE ONLY September 23, 2020

• Erie, PA Fri., September 18, 2020 For: Acquisition Auction, Late Model Construction & Utility Equipment

• ONLINE ONLY Wed., August 26, 2020 For: Multiple Online Auctions

DON SMOCK AUCTION CO., INC. www.dsa-auctions.com 765-778-9277

• Orlando, FL Thurs., September 24, 2020 For: Late Model Rental Returns of Construction Equipment & more • Atlantic City, NJ Sat., September 26, 2020 For: Very Late Model Rental Fleet Construction Equipment & more • Truxton, NY Sat., September 26, 2020 For: Estate Auction, Construction Equipment & more • Latrobe, PA Fri., October 9, 2020 For: Very Large Job Completion Auction RITCHIE BROS. AUCTIONEERS www.rbauction.com 402-421-2631 All our auctions are now online bidding only!

• Houston, TX August 25 - 26, 2020 • Orlando, FL August 27, 2020 • Phoenix, AZ August 28, 2020 • Kiefer, OK September 2, 2020 • Medford, MN September 4, 2020 • Mountain West Regional Event September 8, 2020 • Atlanta, GA September 9, 2020

• Fort Worth, TX September 29 - 30, 2020

AUCTO INDUSTRIAL LIQUIDATION MARKETPLACE www.aucto.com 844-326-7305 • ONLINE ONLY August 7 - 27, 2020 For: Crane, Heavy Equipment, Trucks & Trailers BAR NONE AUCTION www.barnoneauction.com 866-372-1700

• ONLINE ONLY September 2, 2020 • ONLINE ONLY September 9, 2020 • ONLINE ONLY September 16, 2020

• Caledonia, WI Thurs., August 27, 2020 For: Dan Bartel Trucking, Inc. HESS AUCTIONEERS www.hessauctioneers.net 866-511-2493 • Marietta, PA Fri., October 16, 2020 For: Trucks, Trailers & Equipment

• Online/Portland, OR Fri., August 28, 2020 For: Monthly Public Auction

I.R.A.Y. AUCTION www.iraymn.com 320-968-7230

• Online/Sacramento, CA Sat., September 12, 2020 For: Monthly Public Auction

• ONLINE ONLY September 16, 2020 For: Heavy Equipment, Trucks, Trailer & Misc. Auction

• Online/Woodburn, OR Fri., September 25, 2020 For: Monthly Public Auction • Online/Sacramento, CA Sat., October 10, 2020 For: Monthly Public Auction BIDADOO AUCTIONS www.bidadoo.com 1-877-BIDADOO • ONLINE ONLY September 1, 2020 • ONLINE ONLY September 8, 2020 • ONLINE ONLY September 15, 2020 • ONLINE ONLY September 22, 2020 • ONLINE ONLY September 29, 2020 • ONLINE ONLY October 6, 2020

IRON HORSE AUCTION www.ironhorseauction.com 910-997-2248 • ONLINE ONLY August 20 - 27, 2020 For: Lender Order Auction National Quarry Services, Inc. J.J. KANE AUCTIONEERS www.jjkane.com 856-764-7163 • TIMED ONLINE ONLY Wed., September 16, 2020 For: Construction, Utility Equipment and more (Plymouth Meeting, PA) • TIMED ONLINE ONLY September 18 – 23, 2020 For: Online Auction for Rome, NY

J.M. WOOD AUCTION COMPANY www.jmwood.com 800-447-7085 • Montgomery, AL September 22, 23 & 25, 2020 For: Trucks, Construction, Ag & Forestry Auction JAMES G. MURPHY INC. AUCTIONEERS www.murphyauction.com 425-486-1246 • Kenmore, WA Sat., October 3, 2020 For: Heavy Equipment, Contractors Equipment & Vehicles JEFF MARTIN AUCTIONEERS, INC. www.jeffmartinauctioneers.com 601-450-6200 • ONLINE ONLY Tues., September 15, 2020 For: Absolute Auction Kaolin Mining Equipment & Related items • Stanton, TX Wed., September 16, 2020 For: Permian Basin Unreserved Public Auction • Wills Point, TX Sat., September 19, 2020 For: East TX Oilfield, Construction & Transportation Public Auction • ONLINE ONLY Tues., September 22, 2020 For: Heavy Truck & Equipment Auction • ONLINE ONLY September 23 - 29, 2020 For: Inventory Reduction • Pelzer, SC Thurs., October 1, 2020 For: East Coast Construction & Transportation Auction • Gillsville, GA Sat., October 3, 2020 For: Absolute Inventory Reduction Public Auction • Albia, IA Thurs., October 22, 2020 For: Iowa Heavy Equipment & Truck Public Auction • Brooklyn, MS November 13 – 14, 2020 For: Two Day Construction & Transportation Public Auction MALTZ AUCTION COMPANY www.maltzauctions.com 516-349-7022 • ONLINE ONLY Sept. 28 – October 1,2020 For: Lapietra Machinery & A1 Tool Rental

McGREW EQUIPMENT COMPANY www.mcgrewequipment.com 888-311-2811 • ONLINE ONLY Tues., September 1, 2020 For: Virtual Live Farm & Construction Equipment • ONLINE ONLY Tues., September 8, 2020 For: Virtual Live Farm & Construction Equipment PURPLE WAVE AUCTION www.purplewave.com 866-608-9283 • ONLINE ONLY Wed., August 26, 2020 For: Ag Equipment Auction • ONLINE ONLY Thurs., August 27, 2020 For: Truck & Trailer Auction • ONLINE ONLY Tues., September 1, 2020 For: Government Auction • ONLINE ONLY Wed., September 2, 2020 For: Vehicles & Equipment Auction • ONLINE ONLY Thurs., September 3, 2020 For: Construction Equipment Auction • ONLINE ONLY Thurs., September 3, 2020 For: Manhattan Road & Bridge Equipment Auction • ONLINE ONLY Wed., September 9, 2020 For: Ag Equipment Auction • ONLINE ONLY Thurs., September 10, 2020 For: Truck & Trailer Auction RITCHASON AUCTIONEERS INC. www.ritchason.com 800-806-3395 • Nashville, TN Sat., September 12, 2020 For: Construction Auction RTI AUCTIONS www.teitsworth.com 585-243-1563 • ONLINE ONLY September 1 - 8, 2020 For: September NetAuction

STEFFES GROUP INC. www.steffesgroup.com 701-237-9173 • ONLINE ONLY August 21 - 26, 2020 For: Timed Online Upper Midwest Locations • ONLINE ONLY August 27 – Sept. 3, 2020 For: Antique Tractor & Classic Car Auction – Timed Online • Litchfield, MN Thurs., September 3, 2020 For: AgIron Litchfield Event • ONLINE ONLY September 4 - 9, 2020 For: Timed Online Upper Midwest Locations • ONLINE ONLY September 18 - 23, 2020 For: Online Upper Midwest Locations VANTAGE AUCTIONS www.vantageauctions.com 951-228-9040 • Live Virtual Auction Sat., September 26, 2020 For: September 2020 Auction WESTERN CONSTRUCTION AUCTIONS INC. www.wca-online.com 866-731-7760 • Perris, CA Fri., October 2, 2020 For: Public Auction WILSON’S AUCTION SALES, INC. www.wilsonsauction.com 302-422-3454 • Harrington, DE Sat., September 19, 2020 For: Mid-Atlantic Fall Equipment Auction WSM AUCTIONEERS www.wsmauctioneers.com 623-936-3300 • Phoenix, AZ Sat., September 12, 2020 For: Live Public Auction • Phoenix, AZ Sat., October 10, 2020 For: Live Public Auction YODER & FREY HEAVY EQUIPMENT AUCTIONS www.yoderandfrey.com 419-865-3990 • Kissimmee, FL Thurs., September 3, 2020 For: Florida Auction

SALES AUCTION COMPANY, LLC www.salesauctioncompany.com 860-627-7506

• Live Online Only Thurs., September 17, 2020 For: Fleet Renewal of Major Ohio Contractor

• Windsor Locks, CT October 14 - 15, 2020 For: 11th Annual Fall Sale

• North Baltimore, OH Thurs., September 24, 2020 For: Ohio Auction

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ADVERTISER INDEX To read articles about these CEG advertisers, visit www.constructionequipmentguide.com ASCENDUM MACHINERY INC..............................................................2

LIUGONG CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY ........................................64

ASLAN GPS..........................................................................................76

MAGELLAN CONSTRUCTION ............................................................28

ASV ....................................................................................................74

MAULDIN PAVING PRODUCTS ..........................................................41

BARGAINS ..........................................................................................76

MAY - RHI ............................................................................................26

BELL TRUCKS AMERICA INC ............................................................57

MOBRO MARINE INC ..........................................................................13

BENCH MARK TOOL & SUPPLY ..........................................................5

MWI PUMPS ........................................................................................29

BOBCAT COMPANY ............................................................................65

NIECE EQUIPMENT ............................................................................27

BOMAG AMERICAS INC......................................................................35

NPK CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT INC ..........................................63

BRIGGS JCB ........................................................................................17

PINNACLE CENTRAL CO....................................................................14

BROOKS SALES INC ..........................................................................26

POWERSCREEN ................................................................................67

CARLSON PAVING PRODUCTS INC ..................................................40

RICHMOND MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT..........................................34

CAROLINA CAT....................................................................................21

RING POWER CRANE ........................................................................17

CLEVELAND BROTHERS EQUIPMENT CO..................................24,25

RITCHASON AUCTIONEERS

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT GUIDE ..............................60,77,78,80

NASHVILLE, TN ..........................................................................81

DOBBS EQUIPMENT ..........................................................................19

ROADTEC INC ....................................................................................33

DYNAPAC ........................................................................................42,43

ROSCO MANUFACTURING ..........................................................36,37

EAST ATTACHMENTS ........................................................................18

SAKAI AMERICA INC ..........................................................................45

FAE USA INC........................................................................................14

SOUND HEAVY MACHINERY ............................................................10

FLANGE LOCK ....................................................................................29

SYNERGY EQUIPMENT ......................................................................20

FLINT EQUIPMENT COMPANY ............................................................7

TAKEUCHI ............................................................................................73

FLUID CONTROL SERVICES..............................................................20

TORO....................................................................................................51

GOMACO CORP ..................................................................................44

TREKKER GROUP ..............................................................................11

GSE GREAT SOUTH EQUIPMENT COMPANY ....................................9

VOLVO COMPACTION ........................................................................40

HILLS MACHINERY COMPANY LLC ..........................................3,15,84

WACKER NEUSON ..............................................................................53

HITACHI EXCAVATOR ........................................................................75

WILCOX TRACTOR SALES INC ........................................................18

HYDREMA US INC ..............................................................................61

WIRTGEN AMERICA............................................................................46

HYUNDAI CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ....................................58,59

YANMAR AMERICA CORP ............................................................54,55

JAMES RIVER EQUIPMENT ................................................................6 JCB INC ................................................................................................71

GEORGIA SUPPLEMENT

JFW EQUIPMENT INC ........................................................................32

CENTRAL ATLANTA TRACTOR ............................................................7

JOHN DEERE ......................................................................................83

COWIN EQUIPMENT CO INC ..............................................................9

JOHN DEERE SKID STEER ................................................................66

GORILLA HAMMERS ............................................................................1

KOMATSU AMERICA CORP ................................................................69

HEAVY MACHINES INC ......................................................................11

KUBOTA SVL........................................................................................70

REYNOLDS-WARREN EQUIPMENT CO ..............................................3

LEEBOY ..........................................................................................38,39

TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT CO INC ....................................................12

LINK-BELT MID ATLANTIC ..................................................................23

YANCEY BROTHERS CO ......................................................................5

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www.dobbsequipment.com Riverview, FL (Main Office) 813/620-1000 Fort Myers, FL 239/334-3627 Lutz, FL 813/995-0841 Miami, FL 305/592-5740 Orlando, FL 407/299-1212 Pompano Beach Parts, FL 954/977-9541 Riverview Parts, FL 813/621-4902 Sarasota Parts, FL 941/960-2004 West Palm Beach, FL 561/848-6618

www.flintequipco.com Dothan, AL 334/794-8691 Troy, AL 334/566-4181 Adairsville, GA 770/773-9857 Albany, GA 229/888-1212 Atlanta, GA 404/691-9445 Braselton, GA 770/965-1889 Brunswick, GA 912/264-6161 Columbus, GA 706/687-3344 Grovetown, GA 706/855-5440

Macon, GA 478/788-1586 Savannah, GA 912/964-7370 Valdosta, GA 229/474-6680 Andrews, SC 843/221-4940 Aynor, SC 843/358-5688 Ladson, SC 843/572-0400 Simpsonville, SC 864/963-5835 Walterboro, SC 843/539-1420 West Columbia, SC 803/794-9340

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www.meadetractor.com Bowling Green, KY 270/842-3400 London, KY 606/862-8447 Louisville, KY 502/253-3721 Richmond, KY 859/623-2030 Chattanooga, TN 423/855-0633 Kingsport, TN 423/349-5001 Knoxville, TN 865/546-3207 LaVergne, TN (Nashville) 615/501-8600

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