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Officials Utilizing Smart Work Zone On $122M Project

By Lori Tobias CEG CORRESPONDENT

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is managing traffic for a $122 million bridge replacement project in Jupiter using a Smart Work Zone, part of an Intelligent Transportation System that will be permanently installed.

“A Smart Work Zone is a series of strategies and technologies employed around an infrastructure project to increase safety and increase mobility for the area,” said Daniel Smith, FDOT operations manager.

Those strategies include real-time traffic information and other technologies managed by the agency’s Traffic Management Center.

“We have ways to monitor traffic,” Smith said. “We know how many vehicles are passing through any given spot. We have engineers looking to optimize the traffic signals through the

BABA: SoldAmerican

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In mid-August, the White House issued final guidance on the controversial Build America Buy America Act (BABA). President Joe Biden aims to bolster the economy “from the middle down and the bottom up.” With some exceptions, the word to the construction industry is to useAmerican-made materials built byAmerican workers.

“It’s transforming our country for the better,” said Livia Shmavonian, director of the federal Made in America office.

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8 BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION OVER S.C. LAKE COULD BEGIN IN 2025

Construction of the new $350 million Interstate 95 bridge complex, which provides the only crossing over east-central South Carolina’s Lake Marion, is planned to start in 2025 if the state Department of Transportation (SCDOT) receives federal grant funds.

12 JOHN DEERE, KREISEL TO BUILD BATTERIES, CHARGERS IN N.C.

Deere & Company announced it has selected a location in Kernersville, N.C., for the construction of a 115,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing facility. The factory will expand production capacity of Kreisel Electric products. This new facility will support a production capacity increase to serve the off-highway market in North America.

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22 AMAZON BUILDING $120M FACILITY AT KENNEDY SPACE CENTER

Amazon’s Project Kuiper is making progress in its goal of deploying a full satellite constellation as it begins construction of a cutting-edge satellite-processing facility at Space Florida’s Launch and Landing Facility, located at the Kennedy Space Center.

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Bridge Construction Over S.C. Lake Could Begin in 2025

Construction of the new $350 million Interstate 95 bridge complex, which provides the only crossing over east-central South Carolina’s Lake Marion, is planned to start in 2025 if the state Department of Transportation (SCDOT) receives federal grant funds.

The bridge is on a critically important route, handling more than 40,000 vehicle crossings each day, Justin Powell, SCDOT’s chief of staff, told the Florence Post and Courier for an article that appeared Aug. 15.

The new structures will encompass three lanes of traffic in each direction, up from two, along the north-south freeway. In addition, the transportation agency plans to add shoulders on each side of the lanes as well as a pedestrian walkway, part of the statewide Palmetto Trail.

The project would replace the current four bridges along I-95 over Lake Marion, including a pair of large spans and two more smaller, relief bridges across the lake.

“[Anew Lake Marion bridge is] very important for movement of national freight and traffic across the entire eastern seaboard,” Powell said, noting that people in the Orangeburg County community of Santee and the Clarendon County town of Summerton, on the southern and northern sides of the lake, respectively, also depend on the span to get to jobs and health care.

Interstate 95 Bridges Rapidly Deteriorating

Portions of the I-95 bridges are currently in fair condition, according to SCDOT. However, the National Bridge Inventory analysis of future condition ratings shows in only two more years, the bridges will be in poor condition and may require load restrictions.

The bridge decks do not meet the current design standards for thickness based on design vehicle loads. In addition, the lack of proper bridge deck thickness results in a high rate of deterioration, especially on the I-95 corridor with its alwayshigh percentage of heavy trucks.

Due to I-95 being a hurricane evacuation route as well as providing system linkage yielding high-capacity traffic,

SCDOT noted on its website the interstate also cannot be closed and detoured at Lake Marion because the two nearest crossings are 20 mi. away. That means the bridges must be replaced while the current structures can still operate safely and functionally to maintain daily traffic demand.

SCDOT refers to the I-95 crossing at Lake Marion as a “mega-bridge.” These are structures 55 years or older and not built to current state standards, such as having shoulders.

Powell said about two-thirds of bridges in the Palmetto State on interstate and primary routes are getting to the point where their repair or replacement needs to be considered.

The effort to replace the I-95 bridge across Lake Marion is part of the state’s 10-year plan, adopted by SCDOT after the Legislature raised gas taxes and other fees in 2017.

By 2021, the agency was prepared to upgrade 500 bridges in the state by mid-2027, the Post and Courier noted at the time.

Plans Call for Several Critical Upgrades to I-95 Structure

SCDOT said the proposed I-95/Lake Marion Bridge replacement project would mean:

• Removal of the existing northbound and southbound I95 bridges once the new structures are complete.

• Removal of abandoned in-water wooden pilings to the west of the current bridge structures.

• Two 12-ft. travel lanes would be provided in both the southbound and northbound directions.

• A 10-ft. minimum inside shoulder (shoulders may be wider due to staging requirements) and 12-ft. outside shoulder would be provided.

• A barrier-separated 14-ft. shared use path for pedestrians and bicyclists on the southbound bridge only.

• Bridge deck widths large enough to accommodate an additional 12-ft. travel lane in the future, if needed.

In addition, the design of the new bridge would allow for a water main to run between the two counties, the Post and Courier noted. A document from SCDOT said this would

provide more economic development opportunities on the north side of the lake.

Construction of the 24-in. utility line would be the responsibility of the Lake Marion Regional Water Agency, which currently serves the counties of Berkeley, Calhoun, Dorchester and Orangeburg. Clarendon County, however, does not receive that same service.

Powell said crossing the lake had always been a hurdle for the group.

The bridge project comes as Lake Marion has become the site of more development. More than 400 houses and a hotel complex with a Charleston-based restaurant are on the way to the lake’s shores, with state funds being used to support water infrastructure for the hotel.

SCDOT Hopes to Dramatically Cut Bridge Accidents, Detours

During the Clarendon County Council meeting Aug. 14, Bradley Reynolds, SCDOT’s alternative delivery program manager, said the state agency is applying for multiple grants to provide more funding for the Lake Marion bridge.

The bridge has been shut down in the past to make repairs, he added, which results in a detour of approximately 70 mi.

No shoulders on the bridge means that when an accident does occur, the vehicles involved have nowhere to go. This can cause more accidents, he explained.

In fact, the bridge has been the site of 273 crashes since 2015, according to SCDOT data, seven of which have resulted in fatalities.

Other upcoming projects on I-95 include a 33-mi.-long road northward expansion from the Georgia border. SCDOT also is looking at rebuilding the interchange at I-95 and I-26 just a few miles south of Santee.

Additionally, the transportation agency is studying possible improvements for the I-95 bridge to the north in Florence County over the Great Pee Dee River, which is often threatened by flooding. 

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The new structures will encompass three lanes of traffic in each direction, up from two, along the north-south freeway. In addition, the transportation agency plans to add shoulders on each side of the lanes as well as a pedestrian walkway, part of the statewide Palmetto Trail

John Deere, Kreisel to Build Batteries, Chargers in N.C.

Deere & Company announced it has selected a location in Kernersville, N.C., for the construction of a 115,000sq.-ft. manufacturing facility. The factory will expand production capacity of Kreisel Electric products.

Deere & Company announced it has selected a location in Kernersville, N.C., for the construction of a 115,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing facility. The factory will expand production capacity of Kreisel Electric products.

Kreisel, which John Deere acquired majority ownership of in 2022, produces innovative battery technology for e-mobility and stationary systems as well as comprehensive Level 3 charging solutions. The planned production facility can support a production capacity of up to 2 GWh. John Deere plans to break ground on the new facility in fall 2023, and production is estimated to begin in 2025.

“Our customers are facing challenges that require their businesses to be more dynamic than ever before — we are engineering the technological innovations they’ll rely on to do so,” said Jennifer Preston, global director of John Deere Electric Powertrain and CEO of Kreisel.

“Together with Kreisel, John Deere is expanding its electrification portfolio to include more scalable solutions to meet a wider range of our customers’application needs. This investment is a great step forward as we work toward our goal of demonstrating viable low- and near-zero-carbon power solutions by 2026.”

John Deere has been providing customers with safe and reliable power solutions for more than a century. With the new battery manufacturing facility, the company will develop and manufacture Kreisel battery and CHIMERO charger technology, building on the company’s commitment to safety and quality.

This new facility will support a production capacity increase to serve the off-highway market in North America. John Deere also is upfitting a facility to enable battery production at its factory in Saran, France — the primary manufacturing location for John Deere engines in Europe.

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Asheville RegionalAirport Begins $400M Expansion Effort

It has been a summer of milestones for western North Carolina’s Asheville Regional Airport, now the third busiest airfield complex in the state.

In June, a record high 200,000 monthly passengers — an almost 25 percent increase from the previous year — traveled through the hub. And on Aug. 11, the airport broke ground on a new terminal that will increase the size of the facility by 150 percent, according to an online news release from Asheville Regional Airport.

Dubbed “AVL Forward,” the $400 million project takes place over the next three years, culminating in a brand-new concourse with five additional gates, expanded ticketing and baggage space, a new “grand lobby” and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint, in addition to a secondstory concessions plaza.

The plan is the most significant infrastructure endeavor at the airport since it first opened in 1961.

The construction is supported by a combination of funding that includes federal and state grants, airport revenue bonds and airport operating revenue.

At the groundbreaking ceremony, Lew Bleiwis, president and CEO of the Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority, explained the regional importance of the expansion.

“Our new airport terminal represents more than just a building; it signifies the promise of economic growth and prosperity for our community,” he said. “We are creating an environment that not only facilitates air travel but also elevates the overall airport experience, designed to leave lasting positive impressions on all who pass through our doors.”

In 2021, the Asheville airport generated $2.28 billion in economic impact and supported 10,655 jobs, according to the latest data from the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s “State of Aviation” study.

The number of jobs will almost assuredly rise as the airport grows to 280,000 sq. ft. in size, airport spokesperson Tina Kinsey told Blue Ridge Public Radio (BRPR), based in Asheville.

A Natural, Modern Design Built in Three Phases

More capacity will not be the only change with the new building, developed by Gresham Smith, a Charlotte architectural firm. The facility was designed to blend the natural beauty of the surrounding mountains with a modern spin, explained Brad Sucher, Gresham Smith’s project manager.

One core design element includes floorto-ceiling electrochromic glass throughout the terminal, offering expansive views of the mountain ridgeline. There also will be a

3,000-sq.-ft. “green wall” in the baggage claim area, plus a stage where local musicians can perform, a panel inlaid with stones inspired by the area’s French Broad River, and a second floor dedicated to restaurants and other concessions.

Construction of the new terminal will be managed by Hensel Phelps, a Coloradobased contractor with regional offices across the country, and an industry leader known for its excellence and innovation.

The firm will be aided Parsons Corp., a Virginia specialist in construction management services. Hired as an extension of the airport’s planning staff, Parsons’ involvement helps ensure that AVL Forward will meet the highest standards of quality and efficiency throughout the work, the airport noted.

Like most large-scale projects, the construction itself will progress in phases.

AVL Forward’s Phase 1 is already under way with the demolition ofAsheville’s existing north concourse, to be followed by an approximate two-year construction of a new concourse that will house seven gates and six boarding bridges, spacious gate hold rooms, restrooms and concessions areas.

Additionally, the northern expansion of the ticket lobby, a temporary TSA checkpoint and south baggage claim expansion

will be built.

In the airport’s second phase, the current south concourse will get the wrecking ball, after which about 18 months of work will build the new concourse as well as a secondlevel concessions plaza, the southern expansion of the ticket lobby, the northern expansion of baggage claim, the new grand lobby and permanent TSA security checkpoint, according to Asheville Regional.

Upon completion of the first and second phases, the airport will sport 12 gates and boarding bridges, and a much more expansive space for passengers within the terminal.

Due to the significant phasing approach used at the airfield, the third and final phase will entail what officials call some “back of house” construction, demolition and clean up — all likely to last for about another year.

CompletionoftheAVLForwardprojectis slated for 2026.

More Parking Also Planned at Asheville’s Airport

Getting in the air is only one part of the airport experience.

Planning for parking is ongoing, Kinsey told BRPR.Anew lot by the nearby Western N.C. Agricultural Center is under constructionandshouldbring600additionalspotsby

November. An additional parking garage also is in the airport’s plans, she said.

“We know we need one, but we haven’t designed it yet. It’s coming,” Kinsey explained.

She said that passengers will find space to be tighter at the airport for the next few years while the construction is progressing.

“We’ll still have seven gates like we always have,” she added. “We’re operating in some modular buildings as well at our south gate area. During peak hours, you can have a lot of people in the terminal, and it can get a little crowded.”

Kinsey recommends arriving as early as possible while the expansion happens over the next three years.

“We really are encouraging people to arrive at least two hours before their flight boards — not before it is scheduled to depart, but before it boards — and to bring their patience because it [will] be worth it in the end.”

Serving more than 1.8 million passengers in 2022, Asheville Regional Airport is continuing its growth trajectory. The facility is served by six airlines that provide nonstop service to 26 U.S. destinations, including Atlanta, Washington, D.C., and Minneapolis. 

Dubbed “AVL Forward,” the $400 million project takes place over the next three years, culminating in a brand-new concourse with five additional gates, expanded ticketing and baggage space, a new “grand lobby” and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint, in addition to a second-story concessions plaza.

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It’s “a wrap” for the 2023 Landscape Show held Aug. 23-25, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.

The Florida Nursery Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA) hosted the annual event with this year’s theme being, “Grow With The Pros.”

Another large turnout marked the event, which featured more than 700 trade show booths dedicated to the industry with a sizable educational session and networking event schedule, as well as a career fair. New for 2023 wastheFNGLAProPavilion,aprogramdeveloped to enhance the profile of industry professionals and industry newcomers alike.  CEG

There was a fantastic display of machines and a strong showing of representatives of Case Power & Equipment, Florida, (L-R) including Charlie Rodes, Mitchell Denes, Bryce Muir, Adam Woodall, Beth Bartow, Adam Stegeman, Brian Pannell and Jeff Heinmann.

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Some of the Caterpillar machines on display at the show included both high and low flow compact track loaders, a mini-excavator and a compact track loader, and Ring Power Corp. representatives were on hand to discuss them all. (L-R) are Tristan Conner, Zach Ganger, Durham Young, Matt Sutton, Scott Greenhalgh and Kasey Wishart.

DFD Loaders’ David Font (R) speaks with show attendee Rob Bishop, who is looking to find a loader platform suited to his new hedge trimming business endeavor. He is considering the Shaffer 2428 on display.

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Andrew Flickinger were eager to show off their compact Vermeer ATX720 articulated loader and S450TX miniskid steer with a massive auger attachment.

are Bill Cannon, Austin Smith (Takeuchi representative),EnySanchez,JRSkinner,JoelHamblin, Saint Currin, David Willis, Jacob Houk, Justin Sklute, Daniel Weber and Chris Lutz.

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ALTA Equipment Company came in with a huge presence with two machine displays across the aisle from each other on the show floor and lots of representatives. (L-R):

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Amazon Building $120M Facility at Kennedy Space Center

Amazon’s Project Kuiper is making progress in its goal of deploying a full satellite constellation as it begins construction of a cutting-edge satellite-processing facility at Space Florida’s Launch and Landing Facility, located at the Kennedy Space Center.

The ambitious project is an essential component of Project Kuiper’s low Earth orbit satellite network, which hopes to compete with SpaceX’s Starlink satellite system in providing global broadband internet service.

Amazon announced in July that it was investing $120 million in new construction and high-value equipment for the facility and creating up to 50 new jobs on the Space Coast.

Project Kuiper’s complex is critical to the mega-company’s commitment to spur innovation, design and develop prototype and production satellites, and prepare them for commercial deployment.

Designed to help pair Kuiper satellites with rockets from both Blue Origin and United Launch Alliance (ULA), the facility represents a significant long-term investment in Project Kuiper from Amazon, according to anAug. 1 report by Space.com.

The processing facility, spanning more than 100,000 sq. ft. of space, includes a 100ft.-tall clean room where satellites will undergo final preparations before being connected to custom spacecraft dispensers from commercial space logistics firm Beyond Gravity. These dispensers will then be integrated with launch vehicles, including Blue Origin’s New Glenn and ULA’s Vulcan Centaur rockets.

Amazon Looking to Begin Launches Next Year

Amazon said it is preparing to launch two prototype satellites in the coming months to help test its network and subsystems and expects to begin production launches and early enterprise customer pilots in 2024.

“We have an ambitious plan to begin Project Kuiper’s full-scale production launches and early customer pilots next year, and this new facility will play a critical role in helping us deliver on that timeline,” Steve Metayer, vice president of Kuiper Production Operations, said in a company statement.

“We are proud to partner with Space Florida to bolster the growing space industry in Florida and elsewhere across the United States, and we look forward to adding more talent to our skilled operations and manufacturing team,” he continued. “These employeeswillplayanimportantpartinourmission to connect tens of millions of customers worldwide.”

Project Kuiper’s partnership with Florida’s Spaceport Improvement Program will see continued investment in the state’s spaceport infrastructure, Metayer added.

Amazon has already secured launch agreements for 77 heavy-lift launch vehicles, with most of these launches planned for the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

“Adding Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellite payload processing facility to the region’s growing industrial capability in commercial space is a testament to the power of building a statewide ecosystem that supports companies across the entire aerospace supply chain,” noted Frank DiBello, president, and CEO, of Space Florida. “[We have] invested in bringing together unrivaled experience, unmatched financial tools, and an unbeatable location to offer companies opportunities for sustainable, long-term growth.”

ProjectKuiper’sconstellationwilleventually feature 3,200 satellites in low Earth orbit, with customer terminals and ground networking powered by Amazon Web

Services.

Amazon recently unveiled the design of Project Kuiper terminals, which it hopes will take a bite out of SpaceX Starlink’s market share, though how much remains to be seen. Space.com noted that Starlink plans call for a constellation of more than 42,000 satellites, so Amazon’s Project Kuiper will have its work cut out for it.

Project Kuiper Result of Multi-Faceted Effort

Project Kuiper will begin satellite production at a manufacturing facility in Kirkland, Wash., by the end of this year, according to Amazon. The new satellite-processing facility in Florida will be used to receive those satellite shipments, conduct final preparations ahead of launches, connect satellites to custom dispensers from Beyond Gravity, an aerospace manufacturer in Huntsville, Ala., and integrate the loaded dispensers with launch vehicles.

Project Kuiper’s launch agreements also willsupportthousandsofothersuppliersand highly skilled jobs across 49 states, especially in Alabama, Florida and Colorado. Additionally, its investments with ULA mean there will be infrastructure and service upgrades at Cape Canaveral, benefiting other commercial and government customers launching from Florida.

Beyond its multitude of low Earth orbit satellites, Project Kuiper infrastructure includes affordable, high-performance customer terminals that serve as the outdoor antennas its customers will use to receive service from the satellites passing overhead. Each of the three designs and sizes resemble simple desktops. 

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Amazon announced in July that it was investing $120 million in new construction and high-value equipment for the facility and creating up to 50 new jobs on the Space Coast

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Project Kuiper infrastructure includes affordable, high-performance customer terminals that serve as the outdoor antennas its customers will use to receive service from the satellites passing overhead. Each of the three designs and sizes resemble simple desktops.

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NFL’s Titans Select TBAto Manage New $2.1B Stadium Build

The Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL) announced that it has selected Tennessee Builders Alliance(TBA)toserveasConstructionManageratRiskon its new $2.1 billion stadium project in Nashville.

Nashville’s Metropolitan Sports Authority (MSA) approved the selection at itsAug. 17 board meeting.

TBAismadeupofaquartetofconstructionindustryleaders, including Nashville-based ICF Builders, Polk & Associates in Brentwood, Tenn., and two global firms, Turner Construction Co. andAECOM Hunt.

Collectively, the construction management team has more than 55 years of NFLstadium construction experience and a long history of building iconic sports facilities. Turner and AECOM Hunt have successfully worked on 17 of the 30 most recently completed NFL stadium building projects, according to a news release from the Titans.

TBA will oversee the preconstruction and construction management services in the development and building the stadium and also will select trade contractors to work on the project.

“The breadth of knowledge thatTBAbrings to the table is secondtonone,andwecouldn’tbemoreexcitedtowelcome them to the project team,” said Burke Nihill, president and CEO of the Titans. “TBA’s familiarity with our local landscape in combination with its understanding of the latest industry trends is the perfect mix of innovation and experience. [It] also shares our dedication to thinking communityfirst as we raise this transformational building from the ground up, made truly for Nashville.”

The planned 62,000-seat stadium, designed to feature a circular translucent dome, will be built on the east side of the current Nissan Stadium campus, along Nashville’s east bank of the Cumberland River.

Thenewarenaistobelocatedslightlybackfromtheriverfront; the team and the builders told Yahoo Sports that that siting will allow for more development of riverfront parkland,asopposedtothecurrentstadium’sparkingthatisthere now.

Other notable features of the new venue include an artificial turf field for football, exterior porches with panoramic views of downtown Nashville, and a 12,000-sq.-ft. community space available for use year-round.

While its capacity will be smaller than Nissan Stadium’s

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The new stadium will be built on the east side of the current stadium campus, along Nashville's East Bank.

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Volvo Construction Equipment hosted federal, state and local officials at its Shippensburg, Pa., facility on Aug. 18 to commemorate local design and production of the company’s first electric asphalt compactor.

The DD25 Electric compactor marks the next step in the company’s sustainability journey. Volvo CE has the industry’s largest lineup of commercially available electric construction equipment, and its battery-electric machines started arriving on North American job sites more than a year ago.

Now, Volvo CE has brought electric machine production to the United States,startingwiththecompany’s newest offering, the DD25 Electric compactor. The company aims to have 35 percent of its product line electric by 2030.

“This is a monumental day at Volvo CE,” said Scott Young, acting president of Region North America, Volvo CE. “Manufacturing electric machines in Shippensburg is good news fortheenvironment,ourcustomers, the local economy, and the broader U.S. construction equipment industry.”

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U.S. Senator Bob Casey Jr. and U.S. Rep. John Joyce, both of Pennsylvania, commended Volvo CE for being an economic stalwart in the region and for driving transformation to cleaner energy.

“Democrats passed the Inflation Reduction Act to invest in America’s clean energy manufacturing, create good paying jobs,andbuildacleaner,saferfutureforgenerations to come,” Casey said. “Volvo’s clean-energy electric compactor, the first of itskindtobedevelopedandmadeentirelyin America, reflects the law’s promise to reenergize American manufacturing by supporting our manufacturers and workers as theyleadthewayinaboomingnewindustry andmeettherisingdemandforelectricvehicles.”

“The equipment manufactured in Pennsylvania’s 13th District is used in projectsaroundtheworld,”saidJoyce.“Withthe opening of its new assembly line to produce electric asphalt compactors here in Shippensburg, Volvo Construction Equipment is helping to carry on that legacy. The family-sustaining jobs this expansion

The DD25 Electric will be manufactured on the same assembly line as Volvo diesel asphalt and soil compactors. This allows the site to expand production capacity without increasing its footprint or incurring significant costs to retool the factory. Volvo is investing heavily in training for its employees, providing more than 800 total hours of instruction on electric equipment production concepts and processes.

“We have a talented workforce and the perfect space at this location to set ourselves up for ongoing development and production of industry-changing machines,” said Gustavo Casagrandi, head of operations at the Shippensburg plant. “Some of the world’s best engineers and production team members are right here, building the future of construction.”

Volvo also used the occasion to announce that it is expected to receive a $1.1 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for a pilot testing project of the DD25 Electric in Southern California.

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

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DBIAAnnounces 2023 Design-Build Project/Team MeritAward Winners

Tennessee Builders AlliancetoConstruct Stadium By 2027

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69,000seats,Titansofficialssaidthesightlinesofeventhe farthest seats will be a vast improvement over the current venue, according to Yahoo Sports.

“The Tennessee Builders Alliance is thrilled to work with the Tennessee Titans, the city of Nashville and the Metro Sports Authority as we build a world-class facility for our neighbors,” John Gromos, principal-in-charge of the TBA, noted in the Titans’ statement. “[We recognize] that we are building more than a stadium.We are also building a brighter future for diverse members of our community and strengthening the Middle Tennessee economy for everyone.”

Work to Kick Off in 2024, With Scheduled 2027 Completion

JustoneweekbeforeannouncingthatTBAwouldmanage the new stadium’s multi-billion-dollar construction, the Titans publicly revealed their initial plans for the venue, geared to attract Super Bowls, NCAA Basketball Final Fours, College Football Playoffs and other marquee events.

The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) announced the 2023 National Design-Build Project/Team Award Winners.

Sixty-two projects from across the United States were submitted for consideration across 10 categories, and submissions were evaluated by a distinguished panel of industry experts. Merit Award winners will now compete for a National Award of Excellence, “Best of” categories and Project of the Year.

“With the continued growth of design-build, we are seeing more impressive projects that are raising the bar for success for design-build teams across the country, pushing the limits of high performance and optimizing triple-bottom line success,” DBIA Executive Director/CEO Lisa Washington said.

Merit winners will be recognized and additional winners announced at DBIA’s Design-Build Conference & Expo Awards Ceremony Nov. 2, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. ET, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Md.

Aviation

• San Jose Mineta International Airport Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting Facility (Calif.)

• Tampa International Airport, Blue Express Curbside (Fla.)

Civic/Assembly

• Hampton, Virginia Aquaplex (Va.)

• Helena, Montana Temple (Mont.)

• Jacob K. Javits Convention Center Expansion Project (N.Y.)

Educational Facilities

• University of Arizona Student Success District (Ariz.)

• University of California San Diego

Nuevo East Graduate Student Housing (Calif.)

• University of Washington Health Sciences Education Building (Wash.)

• University of Washington Tacoma Milgard Hall (Wash.)

Federal/State/ County/Municipal

• 1021 O Street State Office Building (Calif.)

• Ross Complex Redevelopment — Technical Services Building (Wash.)

• United States Courthouse — San Antonio (Texas)

Healthcare Facilities

• Sharp Prebys Innovation and Education Center (Calif.)

• University of California, Irvine

Susan and Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences Building & Sue and Bill Gross Nursing and Health Sciences Hall (Calif.)

Industrial/Process/ Research Facilities

• Bell & Evans Organic Chicken Facility (Pa.)

• Intralox Hammond (La.)

• Mark Anthony Brewing Brewery & Production Facility (S.C.)

Office/Commercial Buildings

• Judi’s House (Colo.)

• Phipps Plaza Mixed-Use Development (Ga.)

• RiverSouth (Texas)

Rehabilitation/ Renovation/Restoration

• Building 60 Renovation (D.C.)

• South Puget Sound Community College Dr. Angela Bowen Center for Health Education (Wash.)

• Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority DC Headquarters (D.C.)

Transportation

• Gov. Harry W. Nice/Sen. Thomas “Mac” Middleton Bridge Replacement (Md.)

• Hunts Point Interstate Access Improvement Project Contract 1 (N.Y.)

• SH 249 Extension Project (Texas)

Water/Wastewater

• Lewiston WTP Retrofit (Ida.)

• Lift Station 87 Wet Weather Flow Transfer (Fla.)

• Silicon Valley Clean Water Gravity Pipeline Project (Calif.)

Afull list of project winners, including photos and descriptions of each project, can be found at DBIA’s Project/Team Awards page. 

Construction is slated to begin after the 2023 NFLseason, likely in early- to mid-2024, and the Titans will continue to play in nearby Nissan Stadium until the new, as-yetunnamed facility is ready for play, hopefully in 2027.

In April, the city of Nashville agreed to the stadium proposal using at least $1.26 billion in public funding. That marks the largest public subsidy ever for anAmerican stadium, beating Buffalo’s recent approval of $850 million for a new venue for the NFL’s Bills.

As currently proposed, the Titans’ new stadium lease going forward would be funded largely by football revenue, a one percent tourism sales tax, and a one-time state grant. The city of Nashville is presently responsible for the majority of the current lease, including Nissan Stadium upkeep.

Diversity Participation Key Priority in Building Stadium

In keeping with the procurement regulations and practices of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County (Metro Nashville), the NFL team was assisted in the construction manager selection process by an evaluation committee including representatives of the Titans, Metro Nashville and MSA.

The front office of the Titans noted in its press release that diverse business participation and minority contracting are key priorities for the entire project team, with commitments to meet and exceed participation goals set by the city’s Business Assistance Office and to work with a diversity reporting consultant who will provide monthly reports to MSAregardingminoritycontractorandsubcontractorparticipation.

The Titans will present the final contract for TBA’s services to MSAfor consideration at a board meeting in the coming months.

A website detailing upcoming opportunities to participate in construction of the new stadium is expected in coming months. In the interim, businesses interested in working on the project can fill out the general interest form at www.TennesseeTitans.com/Procurement. 

The $462.9 million Gov. Harry W. Nice/Sen. Thomas “Mac” Middleton Bridge Replacement project included the design and construction of a new 61-foot-wide bridge, with four 12-foot-wide lanes and a center median to increase traffic capacity, improve safety and visibility and facilitate access for wide-load vehicles.

New 115,000-Sq.-Ft. Facility Will Expand KreiselProductLine

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The Kernersville-based facility will have a non-fossilfuel-consuming design and is prioritizing sustainable energy features in major systems like the facility’s HVAC, energy recovery system, lighting and irrigation control.

The new facility will be equipped to produce Kreisel battery pack designs and CHIMERO chargers as the company reinforces its commitment to helping John Deere and original equipment manufacturers navigate the rapidly changing electrification landscape.

“As the demand for electric solutions continues to increase, this strategic investment in growing our production capacity will help strengthen our position as an international battery technology leader. Within the evolving off-highway equipment market, we are prioritizing the development of a robustchargingecosystemandbatteryportfoliothatcansupport and sustain the long-term adoption of electrification across a wide variety of applications,” said Pierre Guyot, senior VP, John Deere Power Systems, chairman of Kreisel.

Why Kernersville?

John Deere has a rich history in the community of Kernersville that began with the creation of its Kernersville campus in 1988. The town provides access to a diverse pool of technical talent from local trade and academic institutions and is well-connected to infrastructure, including highways, seaports and airports.

The North Carolina Department of Commerce led the state’s support for the company during its site evaluation and decision-making process. The next phases of the development are subject to additional regulatory approval.

“The addition of this John Deere battery facility aligns withourcounty’seffortstobealeaderinadvancedmanufacturing throughout the Southeast,” said Mark Owens, president and CEO of Greater Winston-Salem Inc. — an organization promoting business growth and sustainability in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County.

“We are proud to support employers in this sector as the field develops with new technologies and innovations. In turn, we appreciate the commitment of our existing employers that continue to invest here and grow the workforce. We areexcitedtowelcomeKreiselElectricastheyestablishtheir North American headquarters and thank them for choosing Forsyth County.”

For more information, visit deere.com. 

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Equip Expo NamedAward Finalist in Five Categories

Equip Exposition, the international landscape, outdoor living and equipment exposition, recently was named a finalist in five categories for Trade Show Executive’s Gold 100 Awards.

Equip Expo is one of the largest and most unique trade shows in the United States, with more than 25,000 people attending last year.

Equip Exposition was named a finalist for “Most Innovative Show,” “The Slam Dunk Award: Best New Idea,” “The Marketing Genius Award,” “The Best New Launch in 2022,” and “The Greatest Trade Show of 2022.”

“We have worked hard to innovate Equip Expo and bring the best gold-standard level programming and eventstoourattendeesandexhibitors,”saidKrisKiser,president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, which owns Equip Exposition. “These awards recognize our team’s hard work and dedication to providing the best possible show to the landscape, lawncare, hardscape and outdoor power equipment professionals.”

Equip Exposition is unique because it offers a 30-acre demoyardwhereattendeescanliterallymow,chop,dig,saw anddrivewiththelatestoutdoorpowerequipment.Theycan even try out the latest UTVs and their features on the UTV Test Track before going inside to the exhibits and industry training opportunities.

Thelatesttechnology,whichischanginghowlandscaping is sold and created, is on full display at Equip Exposition in places like the Drone Zone, where attendees can try their hands at flying drones and take steps toward earning remote pilot certification.There’s even a dog adoption event on-site, Mutt Madness, where the people who make America’s amazing landscapes can bring home furry friends who remind everyone why yards are so wonderful.

“We offer education, entertainment and hands-on experiences that happen nowhere else for the industry,” said Kiser.

Trade Show Executive’s prestigious Gold 100 & Summit recognizes the top trade shows held in the United States and offers associations and independent show organizers an opportunity to highlight their achievements.The awards will be presented in San Diego at a Summit being held Sept. 13 to 15.

The summit is a celebration of the winners as well as the industry’srobustrecovery.Theeventculminateswiththetraditional Gold 100 Gala saluting the trade shows that set the Gold Standard and spotlighting the exceptional shows that take home the coveted Gold 100 GrandAwards.

For more information, visit equipexposition.com.

FDOT Chooses Superior for $117M Resiliency Contract

TheFloridaDepartmentofTransportation (FDOT) has chosen Superior Construction, an American family-owned infrastructure contractor,asitspreferredcontractortocomplete a $117 million resiliency project on StateRoad(S.R.)A1AinFlaglerandVolusia counties.

Superior has teamed with Kisinger Campo &Associates (KCA) to offer design and constructability solutions across a 13mi. stretch of S.R. A1A, designated as a Florida Scenic Highway in 2002.

Numerous hurricanes and tropical systems have battered S.R.A1Ain recent years, leaving the corridor vulnerable to future storms and subsequent severe flooding. Superior previously constructed successful retaining walls in northern Flagler Beach that FDOT hopes to emulate for this project.

“While Superior is known for its timely storm-related emergency repairs, like those performed at the Sanibel Causeway, this resiliency project aims to spare the Atlantic coastal communities of Flagler Beach and Ormond by the Sea harsh impacts of future tropical storms,” said Central Florida DivisionManagerRyanHamrick.“Wehope it will become a benchmark for resilient infrastructure across coastal states.”

The scope of this phased design-build contract, Superior’s third of its kind for the

state, includes reinforcing the coastline by designing and constructing two innovative fiberglass reinforced retaining walls. The buriedseawallsareintendedtoprovidelongterm corrosion protection to the roadway, making it serviceable, functional and resilient for decades to come. Superior also will restore the existing beaches and dunes by reinforcing them with additional sand while minimizing environmental impacts to the popular tourist destination.

Superior will coordinate with the general public, representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection throughout the design and construction process to protect local wildlife and ensure the project adheres to strict environmental guidelines. An environmental engineer will identify sea turtle nests on project-adjacent beaches, which will be cordoned off to protect them during construction.

The nature of the project’s emergency procurementmethodwillallowSuperiorand KCA to provide an initial design and begin construction while still designing additional project features. The construction phase will initiate in late 2023 and is expected to be completed in the summer of 2025.

For more information, visit superiorconstruction.com. 

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CMAANames 2023 IndustryExcellence Awards Winners

The Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) has announced the winners of its 2023 Industry ExcellenceAwards.

CMAA’s Award Program recognizes excellence in construction management practice and honors companies and individuals each year based on merit. A panel of judges reviews each nomination carefully and chooses the best candidate in each category.

ï Lauren Sullivan, Bay Area business development manager,VanirConstructionManagement,hasreceivedthe2023 CMAA Leader in Environmental Stewardship Award. This honor recognizes individuals, teams or organizations, for outstanding leadership in innovation or best practices in guiding and aiding owners as they seek to define and meet their objectives for environmental stewardship throughout a project’s life cycle.

ï Audrey Lynn Schultz, professor and chairperson, Pratt Institute, has been awarded the 2023 CMAA Mark Hasso Educator of the Year honor. This recognition emphasizes excellence in teaching and recognizes a full-time educator for outstanding professional accomplishments and a commitment to construction management education.

ï Sharath Vennavelly, project manager, Ardurra, has received the 2023 CMAADistinguishedYoung Professional Award.Thisawardrecognizesandcelebratesafull-timeprofessional for outstanding professional accomplishments and a commitment to the construction management industry early in their career.

ï Tammy Huddleston, vice president of design, code and construction, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, has been honored with the 2023 CMAA Distinguished Owner Award.Thisawardrecognizesanownermemberwhounderstands the value of a professional construction manager on the job and whose consistent actions have made meaningful and extraordinary contributions to the advancement of the construction management profession.

This year, a special honor, the CMAA Chair’s Commendation for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, was awarded to California BuildOUT. This is an award given at the Chair’s discretion for projects or initiatives that go above and beyond in specific areas.

David Alexander, president and managing owner, CMWorks/Poggemeyer Design Group, Kleinfelder Companies, was honored as the 2023 Mehdi Heydari CCM of the Year.Alexander was chosen for demonstrating leadership in his position within the Southern Nevada Chapter by fostering relationships and helping to resurrect and grow awareness for the Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential. He has dedicated his career to excellence in construction management and volunteered in numerous positions to help advance the construction industry.

“Each of our award winners work hard to make a difference, and we commend each of them for their achievements and contributions to the construction industry,” said CMAA President and CEOAndrea S. Rutledge.

CMAAwill honor its award winners during the organization’s in-person conference, CMAA2023, Oct. 29 to 31, 2023, in Washington, D.C. Entries for the 2024 CMAA Industry HonorsAwards program will open in March. 

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Top Talent, Machines Keys to Success for Family Biz SRC

By Eric Olson CEG CONTRIBUTING EDITOR

Family-run companies, especially those passed down from generation to generation, have always been the bedrock of American business. The older generations teach the younger set the importance of treating people fairly and honestly as well as the steps necessary to be a prosperous company.

An outstanding example of that kind of enterprise can be found in the Tidewater area of southeastern Virginia. There, Southampton Roads Construction (SRC) Corp. is noted for being one of the region’s premier paving and concrete contractors.

The company traces its beginnings back more than 70 years when R.J. “Blacktop” Jones started an asphalt business after moving there from North Carolina. Also in tow was R.J.’s nephew, Bobby, who worked on the paving crew as a young man. Eventually, more jobs came their way, causing a

the company’s fortunes.

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Southampton Roads Construction (SRC) Corp. is noted for being one of the region’s premier paving and concrete contractors

Robby Jones of Southampton Roads Construction Corp.

Laura Jones is the owner and president of today’s SRC, and, in that capacity, oversees everything office related, including the accounting and financials; Robby Jones takes care of the company’s outside work and is its project estimator. see SOUTHAMPTON page 40

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That success continued through the 1970s and into the ‘80s when Bobby Jones opened his own paving company that lasted approximately 15-20 years before selling out.

During that time, he created a third generation in the family business by bringing in his teenage son, Robby. In 1990, Bobby Jones opened SRC, which the younger Jones has been running over the past 15 years in partnership with his wife, Laura.

In fact, Laura Jones is the owner and president of today’s SRC, and, in that capacity, oversees everything office related, including the accounting and financials; Robby Jones takes care of the company’s outside work and is its project estimator.

“I am 51 years old now, and I started working for my father when I was 16 years old by driving trucks, raking asphalt and running equipment,” he said, noting the company owned only a couple trucks and paving machines.

“After graduating high school in 1990 when this company was just starting, we were doing the same kinds of jobs: small parking lots, driveways, etc. But not long after that, we grew by running crews and taking on larger projects as well as performing underground work such as piping and stormwater installations, curb and gutter, paving base — all complete site jobs.”

To become more diversified, SRC remade itself into a turnkey type of company, Jones said, something that happened slowly over its first 10-12 years.

“We went from working on strip shopping centers to big malls, both building and paving them,” he added. “But we are not trying to take on monster-sized, six- to eight-month jobs; rather, we want smaller projects or strip center work that have only a couple thousand feet of curb and gutter, maybe 200-300 feet of pipe work for water and sewer, along with right-of-way improvements.”

SRC prefers bidding on projects where it can get in and get out in a day or so — no more than a week at the most.

“For instance, if we are doing repair work or a small parking lot installation, we do them fast, but expertly,” Jones said.

SRC also has shied away from paving state and federal highways, despite having a Heavy Highway certification, instead concentrating its efforts on working in the cities and municipalities that make up the Hampton Roads region, a populous area south and west of the mouth of Chesapeake Bay where six of the nine largest cities in Virginia are found.

As a boost to its efforts, Laura Jones’executive position at SRC has allowed the paving company to be designated as a “Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned,” or SWaM, business. The certification is a Virginia program designed to enhance procurement opportunities for SWaM businesses taking part in state-funded projects.

“Being certified as a SWaM company helps us with municipality work and doing building maintenance projects for cities and towns, which would include fire and police stations, and libraries, among others,” Robby Jones said.

Most of SRC’s paving projects, though, are not for municipal governments, but for the gas and power companies after those entities cut into area streets to perform their work. When the utilities complete their tasks, it is up to SRC to repair the right of way with new milling and paving.

“We have carved out a great niche in that type of work because smaller firms can’t do those projects and larger ones don’t want to,” he said.

Still, SRC occasionally handles bigger tasks.

“We did do a two-lane roadway job in Hampton in

December that was 1.5 miles long, so milling and paving a project of that magnitude is not a big deal to us,” Jones said.

“I can remember putting down 100 tons a day 20 years ago, which seemed huge at the time. Now we are known to put 600-700 tons of asphalt down in a single day.”

Versatility Instilled in SRC’s Crews

Assisting Laura and Robby Jones in keeping SRC running smoothly is its office manager, Jimmy Eason, whom Robby Jones said oversees all operations “inside and out.” In addition, Jones’ brother-in-law, Derek Sherlock, runs the paving crew, usually made up of 12 to 15 people.

Being that SRC totals only approximately 25 employees, Jones said that the versatility and interchangeability of its crew members also are keys to its success. For instance, Sherlock’s paving group can have some of its members reassigned to concrete and asphalt work if needed.

“We could be paving, repairing and doing patch work all at the same time,” he said. “We also have a plumbing and utility division that runs seven guys with three vans doing underground utility work.

“It is a lot of work but over the years we have surrounded ourselves with good people and tried to keep them happy,” Jones added. “They like what they do, they are paid well and they take care of the equipment like they own them.”

LeeBoy, Richmond Machinery Both SRC Partners

All contractors understand that getting the work done effectively comes down to not only having the right people in the field but owning and using the best machinery for the project.

In that respect, SRC has hit on a winning combination by teaming up with LeeBoy and Virginia’s Richmond Machinery to upgrade its paving equipment over the past 10 years, according to Jones.

To Jones, the reason for partnering with the manufacturer and the dealership was an easy decision.

“Primarily, it is because I get top-notch and reliable service through Richmond Machinery and Leeboy equipment has proven over time to be some of the best we have ever used,” he said. “In fact, I have never had anything but LeeBoys. I went from a 1000T to an 8500 Elite 3 and later to an 8515C. In the last 30 years, we have had six LeeBoy pavers, including the 8515C and the newest model, the 8520C, both of which we own currently.”

Jones is most effusive in his praise of SRC’s special edition “Raised on Blacktop” LeeBoy 8520C model, designed to be a 125-hp workhorse.

“Everything I thought I could dream up for a new paver, LeeBoy put into this machine,” he said. “For instance, the 8520C has more power, holds more volume, can store all your rakes, spray cans, depth gauges, paperwork, beacons — the list goes on. The sonic augers on it are great as well as the screed levels that are added to it. All that stuff is very acces-

SRC prefers bidding on projects where it can get in and get out in a day or so — no more than a week at the most.

Being that SRC totals only approximately 25 employees, Jones said that the versatility and interchangeability of its crew members also are keys to its success.

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Designed with safety and operator comfort in mind, the Shuttle Buggy® material transfer vehicle features adaptive cruise control, bright LED lighting, four-wheel steering for easy transport and ground-level maintenance access for added convenience. Operators can rely on clear sightlines and the ground operator is safely protected inside the structure of the machine. The Roadtec SB-3000 is the perfect blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology.

Wirtgen Cold Milling Stars in Rome’s Olympic Stadium

Built in 1927 as Stadio dei Cipressi (Cypress Stadium), the Stadio Olimpico has hosted a wide variety of major events, from the Summer Olympic Games and concerts to the 2020 European Cup.

The stadium in the center of Rome has now been the scene of extensive renovation work. Wirtgen supplied a W 200 Fi for the project, and the cost-efficient, resource-friendly cold milling machine impressed with outstanding flexibility, speed and outstanding performance.

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The renovation was commissioned to prepare the sporting facilities in time for the 26th European Athletics Championships in 2024. The resurfacing of the athletics track followed on from the modernization of the stadium for Euro 2020 (the 2020 UEFA European Football Championship).

The first step involved the removal of the synthetic track surface — also known as “tartan track”. The upper asphalt layer below this was then milled off with a Wirtgen W 200 Fi cold milling machine and given the appropriate cross-slope for the new surface layer.

Efficient Track Drainage Provides Ideal Conditions for Competitive Athletics

The so-called cross-slope, barely perceptible to the human eye, is essential for optimal water drainage from the track surface and is extremely important for runners. The resurfacing process followed in reverse order.

A new layer of asphalt was placed on top of the remaining base layer. This was followed by an elastic layer, and then the later visible wear layer, consisting of EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber) and PUR (polyurethane). Here, high quality paving of the asphalt sub-base is essential for ensuring the evenness and surface quality of the tartan track.

Tight Schedule Demands High-Performance Machine

Since the whole project was on a very tight schedule, the asphalt removal needed to be completed within the space of two days, during which uncompromising quality of the milled surface had to be guaranteed. In view of this, the lead contractor chose to use a high-performance W 200 Fi large milling machine fitted with Mill Assist as a standard feature.

“The machine brings us the high speed

and reliability we need. The automatic programs make our colleagues’ work easier, improve efficiency, and therefore also helps to reduce environmental impact. It’s exactly what we need for our projects,” said lead contractor Schiavi S.r.l’s project manager.

The milling team on the athletics track milled off the surface strip-by-strip. The big challenge here was getting a sufficient number of trucks onto the site to remove the enormous quantities of milled material this produced. With ideal logistics, a 2-meter class cold milling machine can mill off and transfer more than 9,568 sq. yd. of surface layer material to trucks for removal from the site in a single day.

On this project, the logistical situation was extremely challenging, as the limited space inside the stadium made it difficult to drive the trucks in and get them into position. However, the “compact” model among the large milling machines not only delivers powerful performance, but also is extremely agile, which meant that maneuverability was no problem at all.

This made it possible to complete the milling work within only one working day, including the removal of the milled material from the project site.

Site Statistics

The surface area of the athletics track to be milled amounted to a total of around 4,784 sq. yd., 2,990 sq. yd. of which were running track and 1,794 sq. yd. infield areas. The W 200 Fi cold milling machine milled off the

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The high-performance Wirtgen W 200 Fi cold milling machine at work on the renovation of the athletics track in Rome’s Olympic Stadium.

During the milling of the upper asphalt layer, the Wirtgen LEVEL PRO ACTIVE leveling system ensured the desired precision of the cross-slope on the athletics track.

Schiavi S.r.l. chose to use a W 200 Fi for the project due to its tight schedule.

In automatic mode, the MILL ASSIST machine control system of the W 200 Fi ensures the most favorable balance between performance and operating costs. This not only increases milling performance, but also reduces diesel fuel, water, and pick consumption, and CO2 emissions.

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Hamm has designed the new pneumatic-tire roller primarily for the chipseal process. With five wheels on the front axle and four wheels on the rear axle, it meets the requirements of the relevant tenders.The working width is 68 in. The generous overlapping of the tire tracks ensures homogeneous compaction. The roller is driven by a 55.4 kW Deutz engine in accordance with EPATier IV.

Three Ballast Variants

To match the application, the HP 100i is offered with 13,227lbs.,17,637lbs.or22,046lbs.(1operatingweights. The ballast kits for adjusting the weight are designed in such a way that individual modules can be attached or detached as required.The 185 gal. capacity water tank can be used for the ballasting.As an option, the roller can also be equipped with a water-sprinkling system as well as scrapers for the tires and thermal aprons and the HTM (Hamm Temperature Meter).

ROPS Cab or OperatorÊs Platform

For the different climatic zones, Hamm offers the pneumatic-tire roller with open operator’s platform, including ROPS, with protective roof or with ROPS cab. In each case,manystorageoptionsareavailable.Dependingonthe configuration, cup holders, heating, and air-conditioning system,aswellasa12Vpowersocket,arestandardequipment or available as an option.

Comfortable Equipment

The seat height and the degree of hardness of the suspension – as well as the seat tilt – can be adjusted as standard.The tilt and height of the armrests can also be adjusted at any time. Options such as a comfort exit with tiltable steering column, a backrest extension, seat belt monitoring device,anadditionaldrivingleverandcomfortarmrestson the left and right, as well as a radio, round off the range. Operation is simple and easy to understand even without language skills.

Good Visibility

Foroptimumvisibility,theseatoperatingunitcanberotated 90° to the left and right. In addition, there is a good view of the tireedgesfromthecab.Forthecabversion,acameraformonitoring the rear space is also available as an option. For operation on public roads, Hamm offers a lighting package that is adapted to national specifications. It can be supplemented with 4-way work spotlights, available as halogen lights or as highpower LEDs, and by LED tire lighting.

Intelligent Driving Control, Safe Steering

The working speed of the roller can be steplessly increased up to 11.8 mph, while an intelligent travel control system supports smooth and precise reversing behind the paver.Anti-slip control (ASC) is also available as an option for improved traction on rough terrain. The steering provides an extra layer of safety: Thanks to a steering angle sensor and the associated speed control depending on the steering angle, the speed is automatically reduced during fast cornering. The operator can then conveniently return to the preset speed at any time via a rocker switch on the driving lever.

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The HAMMTRONIC machine control system also guarantees energy efficiency in the on-board load management. It reduces the engine speeds in such a way that maximum power is always called up while fuel consumption remains low. The optionally available engine stop system, which automatically shutsdowntheengineduringprolongedinactivity,alsoensures low fuel consumption and low operating hours.

Easy Service

For maintenance, all service points are quickly and easily accessible.The scrapers on the pneumatic tires are also easy to change. Hamm has developed an innovative solution for changing the center tire: This can be quickly replaced via a folding and sliding mechanism without dismantling the other tires. 

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Millions of roads across the United States are constructed with asphalt pavement that’s deteriorating over time. Now, researchers at the University of Missouri are using recyclables, including plastic waste, as a sustainable solution to fix America's fracturing road system.

In partnership with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), researchers from the Mizzou Asphalt Pavement and Innovation Lab (MAPIL) recently created a real-world test road using recycled materials like scrap tires and plastic waste along a portion of Interstate 155 in the Missouri Bootheel. By increasing the sustainability of asphalt mixes, this innovative method can help reduce the number of items going into landfills or leaking into the environment, said Bill Buttlar, director of MAPIL.

“Missouri is the Show-Me state, so we take a very prag-

matic view,” Buttlar said. “The science can be thorny and difficult, but we are up to the task. We’re excited that while our approach is complicated in the lab, its simple to execute in the field, so it makes it easily adaptable, scalable and cost-effective to incorporate into many types of road environments.”

The I-155 project takes the group’s previous test road, installed along a stretch of Stadium Boulevard in Columbia, Mo., one step further. Instead of just testing four different types of recycled materials, the I-155 project will evaluate the real-world effectiveness of nine different types of recycled materials in the creation of asphalt pavement. This includes three different types of polyethylene (PE) — a material commonly found in plastic grocery bags — and ground tire rubber, which is a newer way of disposing scrap tires.

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An asphalt paving machine prepares to receive new asphalt paving material made with recycled plastic while resurfacing a portion of Stadium Boulevard in Columbia.

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The pavement mixture using recycled plastic is being applied to a deteriorating section of the Stadium Boulevard in Columbia near U.S. Highway 63. see PLASTIC page 50

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In partnership with MoDOT, University of Missouri researchers recently created a real-world test road using recycled materials along a portion of Interstate 155 in the Missouri Bootheel.

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making the value of dollars spent on transportation infrastructure like this stretch farther into the future,” said Buttlar, who also is the Glen Barton chair of flexible pavements.

MU is on the leading-edge of this type of work in the United States because its team has addressed most of the translational research questions like durability and safety that could prevent a general contractor or department of transportation from adopting this ground-breaking strategy.

“We don’t just live in the laboratory,” Buttlar said. “In the field of transportation material research, we need to see how all the various materials used to construct a road — the rock, the asphalt and the recycled materials — behave in the real world and gel together to build a road. Asphalt is liquified with heat, and when you put an additive in like a plastic or rubber material, you must get everything to bond together with good adhesion. But we’re only going to know if that happens successfully when we produce it on a full-scale level and then expose it to elements, such as different weather conditions and heavy traffic.”

MAPIL specializes in a dry process, which allows the researchers to easily add the recyclables directly into the mixture before it’s applied to a road surface.

“The form, shape and size of the plastics bring different challenges in how the material flows, how it behaves and how it mixes,” said Punya Rath, an assistant research professor in the department of civil

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University of Missouri photo The Mizzou Asphalt Pavement and Innovation Lab in the MU College of Engineering.

University of Missouri photo Lab staff prepare a plastic waste pavement for testing.

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Versatility, Interchangeability of Crew Essential With 25 Employees On Staff

sible on this machine and is something we have never had before. Now, they are key tools for us that I cannot imagine doing without each day.”

Jones said his company also had never used a 3,450-lb. heavy-duty screed like the one found on the new LeeBoy 8520C, although SRC has previously had an electric heated screed.

“Now the paver’s end gates are heated, too, which is huge for us in making sure all joints and materials are heated all the way through,” he added. “We no longer must fight cold end gates while waiting for asphalt. Additionally, the visibility from the paver operator’s seat is better, and the overall maneuverability of the machine is improved.”

With the LeeBoy 8520C, SRC’s crew can pave a larger section of roadway up to 15-ft.-6 in.-wide.

“With most paving equipment, the wider it has to pave, the more difficult it is to hold grades,” he said, “but this machine is very forgiving and powerful enough to pave up to its maximum width with no problem at all.”

The relationship between Richmond Machinery and SRC began two decades ago when the contracting company bought its first rollers from the distributor, and whenever the machines needed service, the dealership took care of any problems at once.

“If I had to rent a machine, get a specialty piece or have a

question answered, Mike Colley and his people have always bent over backwards to make us happy,” Jones said, noting that the four rollers SRC has were made by Ingersoll-Rand and Volvo and bought through Richmond Machinery.

Typically, he runs his LeeBoy pavers for four or five years before upgrading to newer models, in which case SRC gets bigger machines to keep up with its ever-expanding workload.

Christian Values Guide SRC

Robby Jones credits his father for putting him in the position where he and Laura could keep SRC on an upward path to success.

“He got me set up, then released the reins and let me go. From there, we upgraded to this 11,000-sq.-ft. building centrally located close to Interstate 264. He taught me right from wrong and how to build relationships with people because he knew they have really made us who we are,” Jones added, “We are all devout Christians here and know exactly where we have come from. But, if there is any credit to being happy, successful, and having a peaceful work environment here, it is all due to God.”

For more information, visit www.srcpaving.com and www.richmondmachinery.com.  CEG

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SOUTHAMPTON from page 40 who works at MAPIL. “So, we did extensive smallscale testing for almost an entire year before we moved to a larger scale out in the field with contractors.”

One advantage of this process is that the researchers can test the mixtures in the field using a mobile research lab, which they developed and used for both the Stadium Boulevard and I-155 projects.

“It helps the Missouri Department of Transportation immensely to have a mobile research lab on-site in the field that has the ability to rapidly test samples and provide results within 24 to 48 hours to better inform the process,” Rath said.

Citing environmental concerns, Buttlar said the team makes sure everything they do is within the current limits as established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

“We are designing the material to be able to hold or capture the environmental by-products at the highest percentage for the longest amount of time. It’s not going to be a 100 percent containment,” Buttlar said. “Everything built in a natural environment will degrade over time, so that’s why EPA has standards for everything, and we make sure we are safely within those standards.” 

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Astec Industries debuted its newest highway class asphalt paver at ConExpo-Con/AGG in Las Vegas. The RP-175 and RP-195 F series track pavers have upgraded styling, simpler maintenance and enhanced operator experience.

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

The company focused on efficiency, durability and operator comfort achieved through modern styling, solid castings and innovative reconfigurations.

For example, new lightweight hoods make accessing daily maintenance areas quick and easy, with no need for hydraulics.

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

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

“We’ve gone from a single fan cooling system to a dual system, moved to the top of the machine, blowing away from the operator and away from the ground crew.

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

site.”

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

The overall design of the paver has been transformed and updated to enhance the operator’s experience. Controls have easy-to-use switches, joysticks and touchscreens, each designed to put all the control at the operator’s fingertips.

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

The comfort and safety features do not impede the robustness of the new design. The new F-model series has a State V engine, meeting the most stringent emission limitation required in the global market.

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

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

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

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Isuzu has always been known for reliable, eco-friendly, durable and technologically advanced engines. These engines power construction, industrial, medical, rental and agricultural markets in the Americas. All with quiet, fuel efficient products for customer specific applications. Today, Isuzu brings these trusted engines to these industries with pre-validated reliable Open GenSet-Ready Power Units in three available sizes, all 90 percent pre-validated to save time, money and resources.

The 4J-Series: 3.0L, 4 Cylinder, 71 kW (95 hp @1,800 rpm), the 4H-Series: 5.2L, 4 Cylinder, 127.4 kW (171 hp @1,800 rpm), and the New 6H-Series: 7.8L, 6 Cylinder, 194 kW (260 hp @1,800 rpm). Tier IV Final Certified and branded under Isuzu REDTech (Reliable, Eco-Friendly, Durable and Technologically Advanced Diesel Technology).

Isuzu Open GenSet-Ready Power Units are built using all components and features necessary to successfully meet all installation testing criteria associated with long engine life, while also maintaining optimized performance. Isuzu REDTech Open GenSet-Ready Power Units also have been engineered for use with several different generator manufacturers’products.

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The standard Open GenSet Power Unit packages are engineered to include an air intake system with dual element air cleaner, exhaust gas after-treatment system, a complete cooling package, vibration isolators (engine and cooling package) and all engine filters. The power unit engine control module and wiring harness incorporates oil pressure, coolant temperature, intake air pressure and temperature, and engine speed sensors and shutdowns. These complete power units also can be assembled to a customer supplied design of pre-validated skid base/generator combination, resulting in a 100 percent pre-validated Open GenSet Power Unit. This can save manufacturers engineering time, additional monies, and internal resources that they may have to dedicate from other works to create reliable products like these, the manufacturer said.

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WackerNeusonNow OffersItsNewLED Light Tower:LTV4L Powered By Kohler

Wacker Neuson’s LED light tower, the LTV4L, is powered by a Kohler engine and features four long-lasting 300 Watt LED lights that provide excellent coverage for diverse applications.

The life expectancy of the LED lamps is up to 50,000 hours and, with the 145-gal. fuel tank, users can expect up to 187 hours of run time (lights only).

The LTV4L provides instant on/off operation with no time needed to warm up or cool down. The LTV4L offers big benefits in a small package. The compact-body design and vertical mast enable 18 units to fit on a 48-ft. flatbed trailer or 20 units on a 53-ft. trailer. The foldable tongue minimizes the machine footprint for shipping and rental yard storage. Fork pockets and a lifting eye make it easy to load, unload and place the machine.

The light tower is designed for long hours of lighting and a 1,000 hour oil change interval.

The convenient and versatile LTV4L offers an adjustable vertical mast that extends up to 23 ft. and can rotate 360 degrees for optimum light flexibility. The LED fixtures can be adjusted by hand to focus light exactly where it is needed. The 4 kW auxiliary power with 120 V 12A duplex GFCI receptacles provide added power for onsite power tools.

Avariety of accessories and options are available to provide

greater flexibility for rental centers and end users. Unique to the LTV4L is the optional diffuser that is easy to use and does not require machine modifications to install. Diffusers can be placed on the lights as needed to reduce glare without complicated or costly balloon systems.

Additional options include a cold weather package for use in extreme climates and an auto-start Deep Sea Controller with photocell light sensor that automatically turns the lights on at dusk and off at dawn.

Wacker Neuson’s LTV4L joins the LTV6L LED model. Both light towers are flexible for a variety of applications, providing whiter, consistent light for general construction job sites, site prep, concrete pours, sporting and special events, parking lots security, emergency and disaster relief and road/bridge work. 

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Common Ground Alliance (CGA), the stakeholder-driven organization dedicated to protecting underground utility lines, people who dig near them and their communities, announced that the Call for Proposals for the 2024 CGAConference & Expo is open now through Oct. 3.

CGA is seeking session proposals from industry professionals and subject matter experts to help facilitate thoughtful discussions and formulate concrete actions that the industry can implement to dramatically reduce damages to underground utilities.

The 2024 CGA Conference & Expo, set to take place April 14-18, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo., is

the damage prevention industry’s premier event, bringing together distinguished experts and decision-makers for a week of focused collaboration and innovation designed to address the industry’s most pressing challenges. Educational and action-oriented programming will engage stakeholders in thoughtful roundtable discussions, focused presentations, interactive breakout sessions and networking events.

Presenting at the 2024 CGA Conference & Expo provides damage prevention professionals an opportunity to have their voice be a pivotal part of the future of damage prevention.

Sessions will be held in a variety of

formats, including Outcome Focused Presentations, Moderated Debate/ Roundtable Discussions, Panels and theCGAEngageStage.Keytopicareas that are of interest to CGA members and Conference attendees include:

• Eliminating inefficiencies in the damage prevention system

• Enforcement, exemptions and other safe digging law impacts

• Strategies to aid in the 50 in 5 initiative

• Technological advancements, including mapping, GIS andAI

• Outreach and education efforts to drivepublicawarenessamongexcavators

• Progress and effectiveness meas-

urement tools

• Reducing overnotification to streamline the 811 system

• Exploring new frontiers in stakeholder engagement

“As the industry works to achieve its ‘50 in 5’ goal, aimed at reducing damagestoundergroundutilitiesby50 percent over the next 5 years, the 2024 CGAConference&Expooffersstakeholders the opportunity to accelerate progress through shared knowledge, innovative strategies, focused engagement and concrete actions,” said Sarah K. Magruder Lyle, president and CEO of CGA.

“Uniting diverse expertise and perspectives across the damage preven-

tion industry is a vital step toward identifying strategies that will address the top damage root causes. The 2024 CGA Conference & Expo eagerly invites inventive, outcome-focused proposals from industry professionals andsubjectmatterexpertsthatwillfoster dynamic discussions and help inspire critical changes to achieve our ‘50 in 5’industry goal.”

Those interested in participating in the damage prevention discussion may submit outcome-oriented, results-forward session proposals through Oct. 3, 2023.

For more information, visit www.commongroundalliance.com and www.CGAConference.com. 

Precast Seals Nix Need to Construct Cofferdam in Water

area to decrease the impact of the public. We have people watching our cameras to observe any safety issues that might pop up. If there are any issues and we'll be watching.”

The project replaces a 65-year-old bascule bridge over SR 5/U.S. 1 over the Loxahatchee River / Intracoastal Waterway in Jupiter. The existing bridge was determined to be structurally deficient and functionally obsolete. An update was needed to improve traffic operations, improve bicycle and pedestrian safety, and improve the vertical and horizontal clearances at the navigable channel, project spokesman Andrea Pacini said.

The original bridge, built in 1958, carried two lanes of traffic in each direction and had 2-ft. shoulders with no dedicated sidewalks or bicycle lanes. The replacement bridge, under construction by Johnson Bros. Corp., is a twin doubleleaf drawbridge. It will have two 11-ft.-wide travel lanes in each direction, 8-ft.-wide sidewalks and 7-ft.-wide bike lanes in both directions. It will have 42 ft. of vertical clearance, an improvement of 25 ft. at the center, a 125-ft. navigable channel width, as well as a new tender house and pedestrian overlooks.

The biggest challenge of the project is working over the water.

“Working over water is always a challenge in construction,” Pacini said. “Not only do you need to worry about the construction itself, but the team needs to be aware of several additional issues such as marine life and endangered species, maintaining a navigable channel, and environmental constraints. Weather conditions and tide changes also have a significant impact on daily work.”

One of the unique features of the project is the use of precast seals, which eliminated the need to construct a cofferdam to build the foundation in the water.

“Normally, the contractor would have to install sheet piles and create a cofferdam to then remove the water and start the construction of the foundation,” Pacini said. “The precast seals sit on top of the installed 30 square inch concrete piles and provide a dry environment for the construction staff to build the bridge foundation.”

The project team worked to proactively mitigate potential issues before the project began and is on track to open the bridge to traffic in early 2026.

“The project team is coordinating closely with the Jupiter

Inlet Lighthouse and Museum to ensure that the irreplaceable glass prisms for the lighthouse light are protected during pile driving activities. The current velocities going through the inlet do pose daily challenges.”

For the 20-month bridge closure and detour, temporary intersection improvements that consist of additional turn lanes were constructed at U.S. 1 at SR 706/Indiantown Road, Alternate A1A and SR 706/Indiantown Road and U.S. 1 and Alternate A1A/ Beach Road. Permanent intersection improvements also were constructed at Alternate A1A and Old Dixie Highway.

According to FDOT, “The Intelligent Transportation System installed to improve traffic flow will improve travel times, alleviate congestion, allow real-time adjustments of traffic signal timing and allow advance notification to the public of traffic delays. A system that allows emergency vehicles to receive green lights at signalized intersections also has been deployed to reduce emergency response

times.”

Marine traffic will be maintained; however, the U.S. Coast Guard has imposed a moratorium on bridge openings on the Indiantown Road Bridge during specified hours during construction.

Equipment on site includes:

• 10 barges in various sizes

• Seven cranes under use in different capacities such as driving piles, breaking existing foundation, auguring, handling equipment and material and picking heavy loads.

Cranes include:

• Red American 9310

• Manitowoc 888

• Manitowoc 777

• Manitowoc 2250

• Manitowoc 4100

• Liebherr 1300

• Barcelona Manitowoc 1200 (rented)  CEG

Florida Department of Transportation photo The biggest challenge of the project is working over the water.

Florida Department of Transportation photo

The existing bridge was determined to be structurally deficient and functionally obsolete.

Florida Department of Transportation photo

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is managing traffic for a $122 million bridge replacement project in Jupiter using a Smart Work Zone, part of an Intelligent Transportation System that will be permanently installed.

JUPITER from page 1

Florida Department of Transportation photo The project replaces a 65-year-old bascule bridge over SR 5/U.S. 1 over the Loxahatchee River/Intracoastal Waterway in Jupiter.

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How to Turn Your Compact Excavator Into a Profit Center

By Drew Kolo SPECIAL TO CEG

While compact excavators are known for being efficient digging machines, your compact excavator offers jobsite versatility far beyond digging.

With the right attachments and coupler system, compact excavators can perform a wide variety of tasks that can help you win jobs you may not have previously considered bidding for.

Here are five jobs you can perform with a compact excavator:

• Demolition — Compact excavators are ideally suited for demolition work and can often complete small-scale demolition jobs, due to their power, extended reach and maneuverability. The combination of an excavator and breaker is ideal for breaking up concrete and asphalt driveways, sidewalks, trails and swimming pools.

• Land Clearing — Clearing areas zoned for new development is an opportunity to generate additional income with your compact excavator. When outfitted with a tooth bucket and a clamp, or with a three-tined grapple, compact excavators are effective at grabbing, and pulling rooted undergrowth from the ground.Additionally, excavators can extend their reach into areas that present access challenges for other machines. This advantage makes an excavator equipped with a flail mower the ideal tool for clearing saplings, brush and other heavy overgrowth from steep hillsides, bridge embankments, riverbanks and utility right-of-way.

• Ground Compaction — An excavator fitted with a plate compactor becomes a dual-use machine for increased return on investment. After digging with a bucket, a plate compactor attachment can be used to compress soil, eliminating the need for a crew member to pack down the dirt with a hand tamper.

• Loading, Placing and Lifting — Compact excavators are ideal for loading and unloading trucks on confined work sites. Operators can dig out material and then rotate 180 degrees to load it into a truck for removal from the sight. When outfitted with a grapple, compact excavators provide

precision grasp, allowing operators to not only move, but also place and sort materials. Additionally, a lift eye can be used for a wide range of lifting and placing tasks.

• Site Prep — Prepping a site is another way to increase revenue with a compact excavator. A ripper can be used to scarify ground frost and hardened ground. Grading buckets and blades can be used for leveling uneven terrain. Combining a bucket or blade with a tilting attachment adds significant range of motion for more versatility on a jobsite. The wristlike action moves the excavator bucket or blade to either side, improving productivity by tilting the attachment or blade instead of moving the entire machine, to cut swales, shape contours and create slopes.

Outside of considering these applications as revenue streams, we advise that you also examine your compact excavators and the jobs they are performing as two separate areas within your organization. Sit down with your team and talk through which tasks are most profitable compared to their utilization rate, which attachments are bringing you the most business and what maintenance considerations you need to plan for.

Compact excavators have proven themselves a popular machine for traditional digging tasks. However, their compact size, attachment capability and proven performance have taken compact excavators beyond their traditional digging role and turned them into versatile profit-generating machines. 

With the right attachments and coupler system, compact excavators can perform a wide variety of tasks that can help you win jobs you may not have previously considered bidding for.

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BABAAlso Sets Procedures for Requesting Waivers

The rules, she said, will reach “communities in every corner of the United States, including those that have too often been left behind.”

ARTBAis cautious about the new guidance. In March, the association expressed concerns about several aspects of it. The association felt the BABAimplementation process lacks “clarity and logical timing.”

A de minimis waver included would exempt smaller projects and a project’s first million dollars of funding from Buy America.

The association objected to the policy of not using federal transportation agencies’ expertise in administering BABA requirements. ARTBA also was concerned about wording that extended Buy America coverage to “materials beyond or in conflict with Congress’ intentions.”

While IIJA exempts them from Buy America, OMB’s draft guidance suggests these cement, aggregates and binding materials can be covered if combined to make another product.

“ARTBA strongly opposes this potential policy and OMB’s proposed expansion of covered materials beyond the five categories Congress specified.”

The association noted that for more than 40 years, Buy America has required a domestic manufacturing process for iron, steel and certain manufactured products permanently incorporated into federal-aid highway and transit projects.

In the IIJA, Congress added “construction materials” to that coverage, the association noted inAugust in notifying its members that the rule had been finalized.

“Most of the policy dialogue on Buy America since the law’s enactment 21 months ago has focused on the scope and timing of that new provision,” said the group. “ARTBA has submitted comments, initiated meetings and otherwise remained in regular contact with MIAO, DOT and other federal officials as they have developed the directives released this week.”

Impact of Guidance

The final guidance supports the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s (BIL) requirements that manufactured products, construction materials, iron and steel in federally funded infrastructure projects are made in America.

Shmavonian said it also serves as “a guide to agencies in using taxpayer dollars to strengthen our economy.”

The act supports the creation of good jobs in both construction and manufacturing expands domestic production through infrastructure investment, she said.

“When President Biden signed the BIL, it represented a once-in-a-generation investment in our nation’s infrastructure,” said Shmavonian.

The result was a “historic” opportunity to invest in American industry and workers by strengthening Made in America standards. Because the law, which includes the Build America, Buy America Act, expanded standards to require American-made materials and products, taxpayer dollars are invested back in American jobs and manufacturing, she said.

Some 37,000 projects have been funded to date, “and we’re seeing the results,” said Shmavonian.

“Since the President took office, over 13 million new jobs have been created, including 800,000 new manufacturing jobs nationwide.”

She said manufacturing and clean energy have seen more than a half-trillion dollars in outside private investment,

already boosting the economy.

“The factory construction of today means manufacturing jobs for tomorrow and, currently, spending on construction of manufacturing plants has nearly doubled in the last two years.

The BIL, the Chips and Science Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act are spurring investments across the country, Shmavonian added. “And thanks to the Build America Buy America Act we’re not simply buying those products, we’re making them here at home.”

Breaking BABA Down

The rule defines key terms and finalizes the test that federal agencies and award recipients must use to determine the cost of components of manufactured products.

The guidance, which becomes effective 60 days after it’s published, also sets procedures for requesting and obtaining BABA waivers.

Melissa Taylormoore, a partner of White & Case, said BABA maximizes the fed’s use of services, goods, products and materials produced and offered domestically.

“BABA requires three product categories, iron or steel products; manufactured products and construction materials, be produced in the United States when used in covered infrastructure projects,” she said.

BABA applies to awards made after May 14, 2022, and used to construct, alter, maintain or repair infrastructure in the United States.

Infrastructure includes public projects, such as roads, highways, bridges, transportation facilities, dams, ports, harbors, railroads, freight and intermodal facilities, airports, water systems and electrical transmission facilities and systems.

“The new guidance is intended to be high-level coordinat-

ing guidance for federal agencies to use in their own direct implementation of BABA,” said Taylormoore.

She added that the guidance will impact all companies who have or receive BABA covered awards.

As mentioned, there are exceptions to the rule. For instance, for-profit organizations are not subject to Buy American preferences if they are a prime award recipient. Of course, that’s unless a federal agency specifically includes domestic content requirements in their award of federal financial assistance.

“Importantly,” said Taylormoore, “the Buy America obligations are also applicable to for-profit entities that are a subrecipient or sub-awardee under an award that contains the Buy America Requirement term and condition.”

That also includes for-profit organizations that voluntarily agree to comply with the domestic obligations in their proposal or agreement with the agency.

As Taylormoore explains, the new guidance clarifies that an article, material or supply should only be classified as iron or steel products, manufactured products or construction materials.

“As such, the guidance updates and revises the definitions of these different categories with the objective of providing clear direction for federal agencies and award recipients, thus ensuring compliant projects.”

Final Guidance Defined

According to BABA, iron or steel products means articles, materials or supplies that consist “wholly or predominantly” of iron or steel or a combination of both.

“OMB declined to offer a specific definition of what it means by ‘predominantly,’ which many commenters to the draft guidance had sought,” said Taylormoore.

see BABA page 72

This summer, the White House posted final guidance on its Build America Buy America Act.

BABA from page 1

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Company Wrench recently moved into its new Lakeland, Fla., location where it will continue to offer new and used equipment for rent and sale across the construction, demolition, scrap and recycling industries.

Company Wrench designed the building from the ground up to maximize parts and service capabilities across multiple product lines, including Kobelco, LaBounty, Bandit and Screen Machine.

“This new facility is tailor-made to meet our needs and better serve our customers,” President of Company Wrench Cam Gabbard said. “This branch features additional equipment yard space, more storage and a larger repair shop than our previous location. We are confident our new Lakeland branch will serve as a great asset for our Florida customers for many years to come.”

Company Wrench’s new Lakeland branch is located at 777 Laura Road, Lakeland, Florida, 33815.

For more information, call 866/937-6829 or visit www.companywrench.com. 

Company Wrench Hires Hamer as Its Sales Manager in Southwestern Fla.

Company Wrench recently named Mike Hamer as a territory sales manager to serve southwestern Florida.

Hamer will rent and sell Kobelco excavators, LaBounty attachments, Fuchs material handlers, C.W. Machine Worx dust suppression machines, and Screen Machine crushers and screeners.

Hamer has more than two decades of heavy equipment sales experience in southwestern Florida. Over that time, his communication skills, problem-solving and passion for heavy equipment earned him many loyal customers.

“Mike’s experience, can-do attitude and ability to build long-lasting customer relationships makes him a great addition to our team in Florida,” Company Wrench President Cam Gabbard said. “Mike is an active listener who proactively finds answers to customers’needs. I am confident we can count on him as our presence in Florida continues to grow.”

Company Wrench offers has locations in New Jersey, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida. The company’s Lakeland branch is located at 777 Laura Rd., Lakeland, Fla. 33815.

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ARTBA Continues Opposition to SomeAspects of BABA

“The new guidance is intended to be high-level coordinating guidance for federal agencies to use in their own direct implementation of BABA,” said Taylormoore.

She added that the guidance will impact all companies who have or receive BABA covered awards.

As mentioned, there are exceptions to the rule. For instance, for-profit organizations are not subject to Buy American preferences if they are a prime award recipient. Of course, that’s unless a federal agency specifically includes domestic content requirements in their award of federal financial assistance.

“Importantly,” said Taylormoore, “the Buy America obligations are also applicable to for-profit entities that are a subrecipient or sub-awardee under an award that contains the Buy America Requirement term and condition.”

That also includes for-profit organizations that voluntarily agree to comply with the domestic obligations in their proposal or agreement with the agency.

As Taylormoore explains, the new guidance clarifies that an article, material or supply should only be classified as iron or steel products, manufactured products or construction materials.

“As such, the guidance updates and revises the definitions of these different categories with the objective of providing clear direction for federal agencies and award recipients, thus ensuring compliant projects.”

Final Guidance Defined

According to BABA, iron or steel products means articles, materials or supplies that consist “wholly or predominantly” of iron or steel or a combination of both.

“OMB declined to offer a specific definition of what it means by ‘predominantly,’ which many commenters to the draft guidance had sought,” said Taylormoore.

Instead, BABA’s definition aligns generally with the definition used in FederalAcquisition Regulation (FAR) 25.003 and uses the same “predominantly” language.

“OMB believes this symmetry between BABA and the FAR enables a clear differentiation between iron or steel products and other product categories,” she added.

At the same time, the two documents simultaneously provide “consistency and predictability between federal procurement projects covered by the FAR and federal financial assistance projects subject to BABA.”

Construction materials are defined as articles, materials or supplies that consist of only non-ferrous metals, plastic and polymer-based products, glass, fiber optic cable, optical fiber, lumber, engineered wood and drywall.

“The definition also notes that ‘minor additions of articles, materials, supplies or binding agents to a construction material do not change the categorization of the construction material,’ ” said Taylormoore.

OMB consulted the list provided by Congress as guidance for the items included as construction materials in determining its final construction materials list.

The agency said items added — fiber optic cable and engineered wood — show that an extension of materials specifically mentioned in the Findings section in BABAalso should be treated as construction materials, said Taylormoore.

Certain materials are excluded from the construction materials section, including cement and cementitious materials, aggregates such as stone, sand or gravel and aggregate binding agents or additives.

Manufactured products mean “articles, materials or supplies that have been processed into a specific form and shape or combined with other articles, materials or supplies to create a product with different properties than the individual articles, materials or supplies.”

Taylormoore said this document was revised to provide an affirmative definition for the term ‘manufactured products’ instead of just explaining what it did not include.

“Importantly, the definition also allows a manufactured product to include components that are construction materials, iron or steel products, or section 70917(c) materials,” she said.

She added while materials under BABAcannot fall within more than one of the four categories, the guidance does emphasize that, in some cases, an article, material or supply may not fall under any category.

“Examples of such non-categorized materials would include temporary items brought to a work site and not permanently incorporated into a project, or non-manufactured raw materials that do not meet the definition of ‘manufactured products.’”

The guidance also recaps Buy America’s policy on waivers, which the appropriate federal agency must post for public comment and submit to MIAO for review, according to ARTBA.

“Justifications for waivers include ‘unreasonable costs’ [i.e. domestic products will increase a project’s cost by 25 percent or more], ‘nonavailability’ of domestically-manufactured products needed for the project, and ‘public interest.’”

Last November, DOT finalized a waiver ARTBA said it

supported. “The final version is somewhat narrower in scope than the original proposal,” said ARTBA.

Key provisions include exemption for non-compliant products that total the lesser of $1 million or 5 percent of a project’s total applicable costs.

“The latter term represents the total cost of materials and manufactured products subject to Buy America on the project, minus iron and steel,” said ARTBA.

Iron and steel are already covered by very small de minimis exemptions, including on federal-aid highway projects.

Exemption for an entire project is allowed when its total federal funding is below $500,000. Previously, almost half of DOT’s relevant project awards in 2022 fell under this threshold.

“The department acknowledges the de minimis exemption will save on a project’s administrative costs, in part because it may cover much of a project’s ‘commercially available off-the-shelf’ [COTS] products,” said ARTBA.

COTS are difficult to document and certify for Buy America compliance. The association said it has raised COTS concerns for more than a dozen years.

ARTBA told members the association “will continue to oppose any interpretation of BABA which allows for coverage of aggregates and related materials, which we believe conflicts with clear congressional intent.”

The group also noted that FHWA is reviewing its longstanding waiver for manufactured products on federal-aid highway projects.

“ARTBAcontinues to support this important policy, without which the administrative costs for Buy America compliance will likely increase demonstrably.”  CEG

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which includes BABA, expanded standards to require American-made materials and products so that taxpayer dollars are invested back in American jobs and manufacturing.

BABA from page 68

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‘Grow With The Pros’Marks Theme at Landscape Show

LANDSCAPE from page 18

Morbark combined eye-catching graphics with giveaways and a lot of product promotional items at its exhibit. David Rivera and Teresa Egan of Morbark, Sanford, Fla., stand ready to speak with show attendees.

A seasoned staff from GSE-Great Southern Equipment (L-R) included Travis Alcorn, Jacob Brown, Bruce Bowers, Tom Zinchiak, Dave Parker, Ray Ferwerda Jr., Jacob Bowers, Ki Frontario and Jarred Mays.

(L-R): GSE-Great Southern Equipment President Ray Ferwerda welcomes his Hitachi factory representatives to the show floor, including Steve DePriest and Dustin Hoogeveen.

Florida based Kubota dealers worked together with the manufacturer to promote the line. (L-R) are Todd Shreffler and Brett Whann of Creel Tractor, Ft. Myers, Fla.; Jeffrey Anderson, Linder Turf and Tractor, Bradenton, Fla.; and Rob Brown, Polk Tractor Company, Winter Haven, Fla.

John Deere products were well represented at the show by the Dobbs Equipment staffers. (L-R) are Colin Faulmann, Austin Wilson, Daniel Stern, Kalanai Jandrin, Brian Helms and Steve “Boogie” Brown.

Florida Coast Equipment, one of the country’s largest Kubota dealerships, based in West Palm Beach, was well represented at the show (L-R) by Ken Catalano, Justin Owens, Joseph Jimenez, Dalton Bissey, Nico Cubillos, Collin Murphy, Tag Eure, Timmy Morris and Manny Rodriguez.

First time show exhibitors and relatively new distributorship, Love Power Equipment, Homosassa, Fla., representatives Terry Venne (L) and Josh Cauthen brought their New Holland and Giant mini-loader machine offerings to their display.

The Orange County Convention Center was again transformed into an indoor tropical paradise for the 2023 Landscape Show.

Step up to our 3.5-ton class mini excavator and you’ll find the perfect balance of power, capability, comfort, and efficiency to work all-day and increase your bottom line. With a true zero tail swing design ready to work in tight environments, you can add even more capability with available auto-shifting 2-speed travel to quickly move between work areas; blade float functionality for back blading and leveling; and 4-way blade control. And with Tier 4 Final power under the cowl, you’ll not only appreciate our legendary and incredibly quiet work-tough performance, but greater operational efficiency as well. With standard ECO mode and Auto Deceleration, you’ll enjoy up to 20% less fuel consumption than previous models.

DISCOVER YANMAR EXCAVATORS AT YOUR LOCAL DEALER:

Heavymachinesllc.com

3926 East Raines Road Memphis, TN 38118 901-260-2200

2115 N Thompson Lane Murfreesboro, TN 37129 629-335-3077

364 Bob Jobe Road Gray, TN 37615 423-282-5462

5200 Hollywood Avenue Shreveport, LA 71109 318-621-0854

10110 Roberts Way Covington, GA 30014 770-788-0888

7651 Theodore Dawes Road Theodore, AL 36582 251-653-5955

825 31st Street North Birmingham, AL 35203 205-323-6108

Now Open 314 Beltline Road NW Decatur, AL 35061 256-898-0550

Coming Soon Knoxville, TN 37914 888-366-9028

www.stoneequipmentco.com

210 West Boulevard Montgomery, AL 36108 334-625-6585

2950 Pinson Valley Pkwy. Birmingham, AL 35217 205-841-9895

1060 West Industrial Ave. Boynton Beach, FL 33426 561-742-7400

2965 McEver Road Buford, GA 30518 470-238-5900

12785 44th St. North Clearwater, FL 33762 727-299-9207

VermeerSoutheast.com

2231 Flint Dr. Ft. Myers, FL 33916 239-337-5900

11550 Philips Hwy. Jacksonville, FL 32256 904-262-4400

1320 Gresham Rd. Marietta, GA 30062 770-973-8811

7970 NW 64th St Miami, FL 33166 786-410-9680

428 Ocoee Apopka Road Ocoee, FL 34761 407-295-2020

6691 Mobile Highway Pensacola, FL 32526 850-944-8110

65 Chandler Street Richmond Hill, GA 31324 912-238-1300

© 2023 Yanmar Compact Equipment North America. YANMAR has a corporate policy of continuous product improvement and development; therefore data, specifications, and warranty are subject to change without any advance notice. There may be differences between the specifications and illustrations contained in this publication and the actual equipment. Equipment components produced by other manufacturers may be shown in photographs in this publication for the purpose of illustration only and is not intended as an endorsement of that particular equipment or its suitability. Inspect equipment before using it and be sure it is operating properly. The product depictions are not meant to be used or relied upon as a substitute for the safety and use information that is published in the respective operator’s manual. Before operating a machine, read, understand, and follow all instructions of the manual and on the machine. YANMAR disclaims all representations, express or implied, or any liability from the use of this publication.

Hyundai Launches New Team FocusedOnCompactEquipment

Following the introduction of skid steer and compact track loaders, along with updates across its compact excavator lineup earlier this year at ConExpo-Con/AGG, HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America has announced the formation of a new team dedicated to Hyundai compact equipment sales and support.

Hyundai has hired Jeff Pate as vice president of compact equipment sales, reporting to Mike Ross, senior VP of HD Hyundai CE North America.

“Jeff is a proven, dynamic and passionate leader, with 20-plus years in dealer and channel development, market intelligence, and strategic planning, including more than 10 years’ experience in the compact equipment sector,” Ross said.

Reporting directly to Pate are four new team members, each of whom will be responsible for sales and dealer development in distinct regions covering the United States and Canada.

Dale McLemore, an industry veteran with 35 years’ experience in compact equipment, is joining the company as senior dealer development and national accounts manager

for compact equipment covering the southeastern region. Brian Slavinski brings 12 years of experience to his role as district manager for the northeastern United States and eastern Canada, including extensive knowledge of the equipment industry from both the retail and manufacturing side.

New Roles Serve Expanding Network

Darren Wallace, district manager OF the central region of the United States and Canada, also brings a wealth of knowledge to the team, with 20 years of industry experience in sales and dealer development. And finally, Mike Dahs joins the team as district manager for the western region of the United States and Canada. Dahs has spent the last two years on the OEM side of the business, following nine years of retail experience working for a successful multi-line construction equipment dealer.

“During the past two years, we have added many compact-only Hyundai equipment dealers to our expanding network,” Ross said. For more information, visit www.HCEAmericas.com. 

RELIABLE AND READY TO WORK

RT-65 COMPACT TRACK LOADER

Built with next-generation MAX-Series features and patented Posi-Track® technology, the RT-65 is a premium mid-size loader that features maximum power, comfort and serviceability—which leads to more productivity. Its turbocharged 67-horsepower Deutz TCD 2.2 T4-liter diesel engine produces 184.4 foot-pounds of torque that the drive motors transfer to ASV’s patented internal-drive sprockets. With ASV’s patented Posi-Track® undercarriage, this machine is built for digging and ground engagement work in construction, excavation, landscaping and snow-clearing applications. And with next-generation MAX-Series features, the RT-65 offers plenty of creature comforts that let operators work more comfortably for longer periods of time: more all-around space, improved ergonomics, an upgraded HVAC system for better circulation and defrosting, and an optional all-weather pressurized cab for a cleaner operator environment.

DISCOVER THE ASV LINE-UP OF TRACK LOADERS AND SKID STEERS AT

Heavy Machines Inc.

www.heavymachinesinc.com

Murfreesboro, TN 629-335-3077

Memphis, TN 901-260-2310

Birmingham,

Shreveport,

WANTED (CA): CATERPILLAR WHEEL LOADERS, ALL MODELS. LOOKING FOR 980K-M / 924 K-M / 416 420 430 C-

D-E-F / 953 963 C-D-K / 580 590 MN

EMAIL:

FEEDBACK@GCESEQUIPMENT.COM

PHONE: 657-456-2544

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (IL): CATERPILLAR WHEEL LOADERS, ALL MODELS. LOOKING FOR CAT - CASE 980K-M /924 K-M /416 420 430 C-D-E-F /953 963 C-D-K / 580 590 M-N.

EMAIL: JANDWINS@GMAIL.COM

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (TX): NEED CAT 988 USED

WHEEL LOADER. IF AVAILABLE

PLEASE CONTACT ASAP.

EMAIL: NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS@ GMAIL.COM;

PHONE: 281-694-5478

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): KOMATSU

WA-600, WA-500 AND WA-900 WHEEL LOADERS.

EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (TX): ALL MODELS EAGLE CRUSHERS / PULVERIZERS / SHEARS. ISO PORTABLE, PREFERABLY CLOSED CIRCUIT, IMPACT CRUSHERS. ALSO INTERESTED IN PORTABLE SCREENS

EMAIL:

GIVEBUYSELLTRADE@GMAIL.COM;

PHONE: 512-822-8818

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (IL): A CUMMINS 5.9 TURBO

CHARGED ENGINE FOR A CASE 1155E LOADER.

EMAIL: KUBERSKIEXC@CHARTER.NET

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED: KOMATSU WA600-6 WHEEL LOADER & CAT 988. IF AVAILABLE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. THANKS.

EMAIL: EDDIE.SIDDIQUI3@GMAIL.COM

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (OK): CATERPILLAR D5N CRAWLER DOZER.

EMAIL:

JUNK4@ACEINVESTMENTS.COM;

PHONE: 405-627-6246

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR MODEL

815 SOIL COMPACTOR.

EMAIL: ANDREWL@BLACKSTARACA.COM;

PHONE: 312-898-5355

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (MA): CATERPILLAR 308E2CR

QC EXCAVATOR.

EMAIL: KKNOPE@DEFELICECORP.COM

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (IN): HYSTER H80FT FORKS

EMAIL: YADAV.JYOTI178@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 09500208661

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (WA): BOMAG BW 172 PADFOOT COMPACTORS | LOOKING FOR PARTS, SPECIFICALLY DRIVE TRAIN, OR WHOLE MACHINE TO USE FOR

PARTS. EMAIL: DYLAN@COLF.COM

PHONE: 360-798-5847

WANTED (MD): CATERPILLAR 140H MOTOR GRADER. NEED TO BUY CAT USED MOTOR GRADER: CAT 140G, CAT 140H, CAT 14H, AND CAT 14G. IF AVAILABLE PLEASE LET US KNOW.

THANKS.

EMAIL: AHMED@IUKANDCO.COM.

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WANTED (WI): JOHN DEERE 200C EXCAVATOR - WANT TO BUY 5000065000 POUND EXCAVATOR WITH HYDRAULIC THUMB UNDER 6000 HOURS, UNDER $90K, ANY MAKE.

EMAIL: IUKANDCO@GMAIL.COM;

PHONE: 0092-333-123-4598

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WANTED (US): ANY MANUFACTURER, ALL MODELS CRAWLER DOZERSLOOKING TO BUY JOHN DEERE 650KLGP WITH WINCH OR 550KLGP WITH WINCH, ENCL. CAB, UNDER 3500 HOURS, UNDERCARRIAGE NEAR NEW.

EMAIL: JEANMAURICEBOUTIN@

VIDEOTRON.CA;

PHONE: 450-346-8975

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WANTED (TX): ALL MODELS, CATERPILLAR BACKHOE LOADERS. WE ARE LOOKING FOR BACKHOES CASE 580 N/M/SM/SN AND CAT 416-420 F/E/D/C, WITH ANY HOURS & ANY CONDITION.

EMAIL: JANDWINS@GMAIL.COM

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WANTED (TX): CATERPILLAR MODEL

14H MOTOR GRADER.

EMAIL: NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS@

GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 2816945478

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WANTED (TX): KOMATSU PC3000

EXCAVATOR – LOOKING FOR A KOMATSU PC3000 ENGINE.

EMAIL: EQUIPMENTDESTINY@GMAIL.COM;

PHONE: 832-244-1897

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WANTED (US): JOHN DEERE 550K LGP

CRAWLER DOZER - WANT TO BUY

BULLDOZER 550KLGP JOHN DEERE

ENC CAB WITH WINCH UNDER 500 HOURS REAL HOURS METER AND FRAME 2018 AND UP FROM REPOSSESSION BANK OR SUCCESSION, NEAR VERMONT OR NEW YORK.

EMAIL: JEANMAURICEBOUTIN@

VIDEOTRON.CA;

PHONE: 450-346-8975

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WANTED (US): CLARK M371 SKID

STEER LOADER EMAIL:ANDYGRANGER30@GMAIL.COM

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): WANTED FOR A JCB

RUBBER TIRE BACKHOE LOADER 214

– A QUICK DISCONNECT DETACHABLE ADAPTOR FOR A SET OF FORKS. CAN NEED REPAIR. EMAIL DEANDRS@VERIZON.NET OR CALL 610-417-5123

WANTED (US): ALL MODELS ALLMAND BACKHOE LOADERS.

EMAIL: SCRIBEDM@ZOOMINTERNET.NET

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WANTED (US): VOLVO EC480DL EXCAVATOR EMAIL: AHMED@IUKANDCO.COM; PHONE: +923003695360

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): WANT TO BUY BULLDOZER 650LGP CASE – ENC CAB SIX WAY 27 INCH PADS UNDER REAL HOURS METER AND FRAME 600 HOURS 2015 AND UP.

EMAIL: JEANMAURICEBOUTIN@ VIDEOTRON.CA

PHONE: 1 450 346 8975

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WANTED (OK): INTERNATIONAL H100C WHEEL LOADER - I HAVE A 1978 GREEN ARMY HUFF MODEL#H100C WHEEL LOADER VIN#IH2073. LOOKING FOR A COMPLETE 6 CYLINDER TURBO DIESEL INTERNATIONAL ENGINE DT466.

EMAIL: CELMORE@RONSPBS.COM

PHONE: 918-385-1623

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 340 EXCAVATORS - NEED TO LOCATE CAT EXCAVATORS 320, 330, 345, 365, 385, AND 390. IF ANY OF THEM ARE AVAILABLE PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

EMAIL: EDDIE.SIDDIQUI3@GMAIL.COM

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 420D BACKHOE LOADERS – WE ARE LOOKING TO BUY FOR THE FOLLOWING BACKHOES: CASE (580K, L, M, SK, SL) CAT (416, 420 C/D/E/F), DEERE (310E, G, SE) AND JCB (214 SERIES 3).

EMAIL:

EQUIPMENTDESTINY@GMAIL.COM;

PHONE: +1 832-244-1897

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 12G MOTOR GRADERS – N NEED TO BUY A USED CAT MOTOR GRADER 140G, 14G, 12G, AND 14H. IF ANY OF THEM ARE AVAILABLE PLEASE SEND ME THE INFORMATION THANKS.

EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): VOLVO EXCAVATORS - LOOKING TO BUY USED VOLVO 480DL EXCAVATORS.

EMAIL: USEDEQUIPMENT

STRADINGLLC@GMAIL.COM;

PHONE: +1-281-694-5478

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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

EMAIL: AHMED@IUKANDCO.COM

WANTED (MI): WACKER NEUSON WL30

WHEEL LOADERS - LOOKING FOR ANY

WHEEL LOADERS IN MICHIGAN UNDER 10,000 POUNDS & LESS THAN $15,000

EMAIL: CRAIGBERENS944@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 616-813-3642

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

EMAIL: ILYAS.MTCPK@GMAIL.COM;

PHONE: +923322489350

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): HITACHI EXCAVATORS

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

EMAIL: NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 281-694-5478

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): HITACHI ZX200-E EXCAVATOR.

EMAIL: IUKANDCO@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923331234598

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 926E

WHEEL LOADERS; LOOKING TO BUY CAT 936, 926 & 916. IF ANY OF THEM AVAILABLE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. THANKS.

EMAIL: EDDIE.SIDDIQUI3@GMAIL.COM

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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

EMAIL: FARMBOYKJ@HOTMAIL.COM

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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

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

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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

EMAIL:BSCHAAB@AMERICANDND.COM

PHONE: 716-984-7566

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED: CATERPILLAR M320 EXCAVATOR. LOOKING FOR A MOBILE EXCAVATOR CATERPILLAR M320DSINGLE BOOM, IN WORKING CONDITION, FOR IMMEDIATE PURCHASE.

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

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR CAT D10N / D10R CRAWLER DOZER.

EMAIL:

USEDEQUIPMENTSOURCING@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 281-694-5478

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): HITACHI EX400

EXCAVATOR – LOOKING FOR A USED HITACHI EXCAVATOR EX-400 & EX 450 TO PURCHASE ASAP. (RUNNING OR NON-RUNNING MACHINES).

EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (TX): JOHN DEERE WHEEL LOADERS – LOOKING FOR A JOHN DEERE 544K & 644K TO PURCHASE ASAP WITH HOURS 5000 OR LESS.

EMAIL: NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS @GMAIL.COM;

PHONE: 281-694-5478

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): HYUNDAI HL757-9A

WHEEL LOADER – LOOKING TO BUY

2012-2013 WHEEL LOADER OF APPROX. 200 HP (EX:HL757-9A)WITH HOURS LESS THAN 6000.

EMAIL: BERTRANDLAZURE @CHARETTETRANSPORT.COM;

PHONE: 1-450-691-5151

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WANTED (NY): CASE 721F WHEEL LOADER – LOOKING TO BUY 2012-2013 WHEEL LOADER OF APPROX. 200 HP (EX:CASE 721F)WITH HOURS LESS THAN 6000.

EMAIL: BERT@MEXUSCAN.COM;

PHONE: 1-514-233-5151

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR EXCAVATORS, ALL MODELS. LOOKING TO PURCHASE ANY HEAVY EQUIPMENT LOGGING AGGREGATE TRUCKS IN THE USA

EMAIL:EQUIPMENTPRO22@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 570-423-7631

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\WANTED (WORLDWIDE): DOOSAN

DX480 EXCAVATORS - WANTED TO BUY USED DOOSAN EXCAVATORS DX480 - DX520 4000-5000HRS.

EMAIL: AMERICAUSEDEQUIPMENT@ GMAIL.COM;

PHONE: +1-657-236-7399

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): HITACHI EX220 EXCAVATORS – WANT TO BUY USED

HITACHI EXCAVATORS EX-220, EX-270, EX-400, AND EX450, ANY CONDITION. EMAIL: EDDIE.SIDDIQUI3@GMAIL.COM

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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

RUNNING OR NON-RUNNING EXC.

EMAIL: USEDEQUIPMENTSOURCING@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 281-694-5478

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

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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

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

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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

EMAIL: PRONCALLO@AOL.COM;

PHONE: 845-225-7504

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): ACS INDUSTRIES –BUCKETS, ALL MODELS

EMAIL: BEBOMOR2003@YAHOO.COM

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): KOMATSU

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

EMAIL:CRAIGBERENS944@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 6I6-813-3642

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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

EMAIL: TAVAKE08@ICLOUD.COM;

PHONE: 415-748-8079

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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

EMAIL: NAQIB_KHAN73@YAHOO.COM;

PHONE: +923333298751

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): HITACHI EXCAVATORS, ALL MODELS - LOOKING TO BUY HITACHI EXCAVATORS EX270LC, EX330LC-5, EX450LC-5, EX400LC AND JOHN DEERE 495D, 595D.

EMAIL: NAQIB_KHANINTRCO@HOTMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923332316587 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR 140G MOTOR GRADERS – CAT USED MOTOR GRADER 140G AND 140H FOR OWN STOCK.

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

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CONCRETE

PUMPS: SCHWING, PUTZMEISTER, ALLIANCE, ELBA, CONCORD, PUMPSTAR, ETC. ALL MODELS, BRANDS, & SIZES, OLD OR NEW! BOOM PUMPS,

Auctions are subject to change, please check Auctioneers websites for details

ALEX LYON & SON AUCTIONEERS

www.lyonauction.com

315-633-2944

• Online

September 2 – 12, 2023

For: Bankruptcy Auction –Construction Equipment

• Ft. Worth, TX

Wed., September 6, 2023

For: Part 2 of Acquisition of Ahearn Rentals

• Houston, TX

Thurs., September 7, 2023

For: Part 2 of Acquisition of Ahearn Rentals

• Las Vegas, NV

Sat., September 9, 2023

For: Very Large Late Model Construction Equipment & more Auction

• Ashtabula, OH

September 13 - 14, 2023

For: Late Model Aggregate, Construction & Recycling Equipment & more

• Austin, TX

Wed., September 20, 2023

For: One-of-a-Kind Complete Spread Dump Trucks

• Albany, NY

Fri., September 22, 2023

For: Major Job Completion, Earthmoving Equipment & more

RITCHIE BROS. AUCTIONEERS

www.rbauction.com

402-421-3631

• Los Angeles, CA

September 7 – 8, 2023

• Ontario Regional Event

September 12 – 14, 2023

• United Rental Regional Event

September 13, 2023

• Phoenix, AZ

September 13 – 14, 2023

• Great Plains Regional Event

September 14 – 15, 2023

• Fort Worth, TX

September 19 - 21, 2023

• Las Vegas, NV

September 21 - 22, 2023

• Southeast Regional Event

September 21 - 22, 2023

ADAM MARSHALL LAND & AUCTION

www.Marshallbid.com

308-455-4410

• Kearney, NE

Mon., September 11, 2023

For: Blessing Construction Close-Out Auction

AUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL

www.auctionsinternational.com

800-536-1401

• Online

Aug. 30 – Sept. 16, 2023

For: Online Auctions Closing Daily!

BAR NONE AUCTION

www.barnoneauction.com

866-372-1700

• Online

Sat., September 9, 2023

For: Sacramento Equipment Auction

• Online

Fri., September 22, 2023

For: Woodburn Equipment Auction

Coming Auctions

To view information on upcoming auctions visit our Auction Calendar at www.constructionequipmentguide.com

BIDADOO AUCTIONS

www.bidadoo.com

1-877-BIDADOO

• Online

September 12, 2023

• Online

September 19, 2023

BIG IRON AUCTIONS

www.bigiron.com

800-937-3558

• Online

September 6, 2023

• Online

September 13, 2023

BRIGHT STAR AUCTIONS

www.brightstarauctions.com

574-825-0704

• Lake City, MI

Thurs., September 7, 2023

For: Late Model Sawmill Equipment Auction

• New Galilee, PA

Thurs., September 14, 2023

For: Sawmill Liquidation & Late Model Rolling Stock Auction

DEANCO AUCTIONS

www.deancoauction.com

MS: 601-656-9768

AL: 334-693-2540

• Philadelphia, MS

September 12 - 13, 2023

For: Huge Construction Equipment and Truck Public Auction

DON SMOCK AUCTION CO., INC.

www.dsa-auctions.com

765-778-9277

• Pendleton, IN

Fri., September 15, 2023

For: 31st Annual Fall Consignment Auction

HANSEN AUCTION GROUP

www.hansenauctiongroup.com

920-383-1012

• Timed Online

Ends September 18, 2023

For: Pike Fall Construction Equipment, Truck & Trailer Auction

HESS AUCTIONEERS

www.hessauctioneers.net

866-511-2493

• Marietta, PA

Fri., October 13, 2023

For: Truck, Trailer & Equipment Auction

HUNYADY AUCTION COMPANY

www.hunyady.com

800-233-6898

• Virtual Live

Wed., October 18, 2023

For: Absolute Auction Peterscape Land Clearing & Recycling, Inc.

I.R.A.Y. AUCTION

www.iraymn.com

320-968-7230

• Online

Wed., September 20, 2023

For: Heavy Equipment, Semi, Truck, Trailer Consignment Auction

J.J. KANE AUCTIONEERS

www.jjkane.com

855-GO2-KANE

• Online

Thurs., September 7, 2023

For: Central Region Timed Online Auction

• Online

Thurs., September 7, 2023

For: Southern California Surplus Auction

• Online

Tues., September 12, 2023

For: Northeast Region Timed Online Auction

• Online

Tues., September 12, 2023

For: TNT Timed Online Auction

J.M. WOOD AUCTION COMPANY

www.jmwood.com

800-447-7085

• Montgomery, AL

September 19 - 21, 2023

For: 50th Annual Fall Auction

J. STOUT AUCTIONS

www.jstoutauction.com

888-897-8864

• Online September 27 - 28, 2023

For: Monthly Auction

JEFF MARTIN AUCTIONEERS, INC.

www.jeffmartinauctioneers.com

601-450-6200

• Lexington, SC

Thurs., September 7, 2023

For: D&J Machinery & Rigging, LLC

Absolute Retirement Auction

• Online

Tues., September 12, 2023

For: Government Surplus Asset Liquidation Auction

• Indianapolis, IN

Fri., September 15, 2023

For: Indianapolis Airport Authority Auction

• Clayton, IN

Sat., September 16, 2023

For: Annual Fall Big Boy Toy Auction

• Conway, SC

Sat., September 16, 2023

For: N Myrtle Beach Construction Equip. & Truck Auction

• Cleveland, TX

Thurs., September 21, 2023

For: Houston Construction Equipment & Truck Auction

MIEDEMA ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP

www.1800lastbid.com

616-538-0367

• Online at RangerBid.com

Tues., September 12, 2023

For: Northern Indiana & Southwest Michigan Municipality & Consignment

PURPLE WAVE AUCTION

www.purplewave.com

866-608-9283

• Online

Wed., September 6, 2023

For: Ag Equipment Auction

• Online

Thurs., September 7, 2023

For: Truck & Trailer Auction

• Online

Tues., September 12, 2023

For: Government Auction

• Online

Wed., September 13, 2023

For: Vehicles & Equipment Auction

• Online

Thurs., September 14, 2023

For: Construction Equipment Auction

RES AUCTION SERVICES

www.RES.bid

833-SOLD-RES

• Ashland, OH

Sat., September 9, 2023

For: Mowry Construction & Engineering Dispersal Auction

• Wooster, OH

Mon., September 25, 2023

For: Commercial Truck & Trailer Consignment Auction

RITCHASON AUCTIONEERS INC.

www.ritchason.com

615-444-5464

• Lebanon, TN

Sat., September 16, 2023

For: Heavy Machinery, Farm Equipment, Trucks, Trailers & Implements

RTI AUCTIONS

www.teitsworth.com

585-243-1563

• Online

September 6 – 12, 2023

For: September NetAuction: Edition 1

• Stamford, NY

Sat., September 16, 2023

For: Fall Used Equipment & Consignment Auction

SALES AUCTION COMPANY LLC

www.salesauctioncompany.com

860-627-7506

• Windsor Locks, CT

October 20 - 21, 2023

For: 14th Annual Fall Auction

STEFFES GROUP INC.

www.steffesgroup.com

701-237-9173s

ï Online

September 12 - 19, 2023

For: Rush Valley House Movers Auction

• Online

September 20 - 27, 2023

For: Steffes Construction Auction

• Online

October 4 - 11, 2023

For: Steffes Construction Auction

VANTAGE AUCTIONS

www.vantageauctions.com

951-228-9040

• Lake Elsinore, CA

Sat., September 16, 2023

For: Public Auction

WAUSAU ACTIONEERS

www.wausauauctioneers.com

800-432-1922

• Merrill, WI

Fri., September 8, 2023

For: 25th Annual Fall Equipment Auction

WESTERN CONSTRUCTION AUCTIONS INC.

www.wca-online.com

866-731-7760

• Malibu, CA

Thurs., September 7, 2023

For: Complete Liquidation of Roy Brothers Drilling

WINTERNITZ AUCTIONEERS, LLC

www.winternitzauction.com

773-290-1827

• Online

Ends September 13, 2023

For: Robert E Hummel Construction Company, Inc.

YODER & FREY

HEAVY EQUIPMENT AUCTIONS

www.yoderandfrey.com

419-865-3990

• Findlay, OH

Thurs., September 21, 2023

For: Unreserved Public Auction

• Houston, TX

Thurs., September 28, 2023

For: Onsite & Online Auction

Jeff MartinAuctioneers HostsAsphalt InventoryReductionSaleinPelzer,S.C.

Jeff Martin Auctioneers held an auction Aug. 22, 2023, in Pelzer, S.C. The Asphalt Inventory Reduction auction featured 113 lots and drew in-person and online bidders from 28 U.S. states and from Egypt, Vietnam, Nicaragua and Mexico.

Highlights of the sale included a 2019 Caterpillar CB13 tandem roller, which sold to a bidder in Virginia for $68,000,andaHammHD70vibratory roller, which sold to a bidder in Vietnam for $11,000.  CEG

(Allphotographsinthisarticleare Copyright 2023 Construction Equipment Guide. All Rights Reserved.)

This Cat motorgrader was sold to local paving contractor in Greenville, S.C.

These two paving machines were sold to an online bidder from the Dominican Republic.

The auction included various sized excavators.

These two Bobcat compact track loaders were in great condition and were sold to a grading contractor in Tampa, Fla.

Robert and Lissette Finchum of Finchum Construction in Spartanburg, S.C., check out a New Holland grader, as well as Bobcat loaders.

Kim Taylor of Jeff Martin Auctioneers looks over the Komatsu D39Pxi dozer before the action begins.

Destiny Bradford and Ricky Todd, both of DRT Construction in Greenville, S.C., look over this Cat 953C loader and other wheel loaders.

Keeping the auction moving along (L-R) are David Taylor, Jeff Martin, Ron Kreis and Jennifer Martin.

These two rollers were sold to contractors in Virginia and in Vietnam.

AUCTION CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

INVENTORY INCLUDES: dozers, wheel loaders, haul truck, rock saw, backhoes, excavator, dump trucks, skid steers, telehandler, scraper, mini excavator, screening plants, crane truck, single drum vibratory roller, drilling rig truck, bucket trucks, and more.

INVENTORY INCLUDES: cranes, mini excavators, dump trucks, excavators, dozers, reclaimer, conventional scraper, digger derrick truck, bucket trucks, forklift, skid steers, ready mix trucks, landscape tractor, service trucks, pickup trucks, equipment trailers, fuel trucks, hydroseeder truck, backhoes, boom lift, laser screed, cable plow and more. All items are sold “AS IS.” 10% buyers premium applies. 866.608.9283

Business Calendar

To view our Business Calendar online, go to www.constructionequipmentguide.com.

For information on CRANE SAFETY COURSES: cranesafe@gmail.com

800/654-5640

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

ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS (AGC)

AGC Events Calendar:

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

• AGC EDGE Building Information Modeling Education Program (https://training.agc.org/course/building-information-modeling-education-program/)

Date: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 – 9:00 AM to Friday, September 29, 2023 – 5:30 PM

ONLINE, VIRTUAL

Training/Professional Development

• Advanced Safety Management Training Course (https://www.agc.org/learn/education-training/safety-training/advanced-safety-management-training-course)

Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2023 – 8:00 AM to Friday, September 29, 2023 – 3:30 PM Arlington, Virginia Safety and Health

For Further information, contact AGC: Phone: 703/548-3118 Email: info@agc.org

Associated General Contractors of Minnesota (AGC of MN) 2023 Sporting Clays Fundraiser

Dates: Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Place: Minnesota Horse & Hunt Club 2920 220th Street East

Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372

Raise Money for a good cause while having a good time! This annual fundraiser benefits the AGC of Minnesota Foundation,

which provides scholarships to students pursuing careers in construction.

Shooting Spots are SOLD OUT, but sponsorships are still available!

Contact us for more information!

Associated General Contractors of MN, 525 Park Street, #110, St. Paul, MN 55103-2186

Phone: 651/632-8929 Email: info@agcmn.org

ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTORS (AED)

Advanced Sales Management Seminar

Dates: September 13 – 14, 2023

Place: Doubletree Hotel O’Hare Rosemont Rosemont, IL

Sales Management is a powerful blend of mindset and behaviors built on a solid track record of executing the fundamentals. The best sales managers grow to be true leaders with new proficiencies and talents. Being a high-impact and courageous sales leader brings a new level of awareness, skill, and ability to execute the responsibilities of leading and developing a sales team. In this two-day seminar, you will learn new and essential skills necessary to be a successful and productive sales leader. This seminar will introduce critical advanced topics. This exciting and thought-provoking seminar is perfect for sales managers who have been in the position for a few years and are looking to elevate and expand their skill set. It is for those looking to progress from being a sales manager to an effective sales leader. Attendees will learn through an exciting mix of hands-on, lecture, and role-play exercises.

Save now and register early!

Join AED and GET INVOLVED!

With our growing network of companies and organizations working together to advance the success of the Equipment Distribution Industry.

For more information, contact AED at 650 E. Algonquin Road, Ste. 305, Schaumburg, IL 60173

Phone: 630/574-0650

Email: help@aednet.org

IRUBBLECRUSHER DEMO OPEN HOUSE

Dealer Open House

Date: Thursday, September 14, 2023

. Two Sessions with Lunch: (9 AM – Noon) and (1 PM – 4 PM)

. Session is made up of three presentations

Facility Tour

Dealer Presentation

RubbleCrusher Demo – (Becks (Local Landscaper))

Target Audience – Dealers and Rental Houses

Join us on September 14, 2023, for a chance to:

. Meet the RubbleCrusher Team

. See a Crusher Demo

. Tour The McLanahan Manufacturing Facility

. Learn More About What It Means to be a RubbleCrusher Dealer

Lunch will be provided to all attendees. This event for dealers will be held at the American Legion Social Hall 1501 N. Juniata Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648

END USER OPEN HOUSE (Customers)

Dates: Friday and Saturday, September 15 – 16, 2023

. Friday: (1 PM – 5 PM)

. Saturday: (8 AM – Noon)

. RubbleCrusher Demo - (Becks (Local Landscaper))

. Target Audience – Local Contractors, Landscapers, Government

Who is RubbleCrusher?

RubbleCrusher offers compact and robust crushing and screening equipment across various industries.

The RubbleCrusher eliminates unnecessary costs of transport, landfill and bought in aggregates, providing an efficient solution that is also better for the environment.

The RubbleCrusher allows you to give small projects the attention they deserve.

Join us on September 15 & 16, 2023 for a chance to:

. Meet The RubbleCrusher Team

. See A Crusher Demo

. Learn More About How RubbleCrusher Can Save You Time and Money Food and Beverages will be available.

Beck’s Maintenance 539 Municipal Drive, Duncansville, PA 16635

Registration is not required to attend this event, but if you register in advance, you are guaranteed a gift and entered for a chance to win a $250 gift card!

For more information: Contact Ethan Weyant, Phone: 814/6959807. Website: www.McLanahan.com

FARM SCIENCE REVIEW

The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) https://fsr.osu.edu

Dates: September 19 – 21, 2023

Place The Molly Caren Agricultural Center (MCAC) London, Ohio

Location: Ohio State’s 2,100-acre Molly Caren Agricultural Center is located two (2) miles North of London on U. S. Route 40.

Airport Accessibility: The Columbus and Dayton airports are nearly equal distance from the site.

Admission: $10.00 in advance from most Ohio agribusinesses and all county offices of Ohio State University Extension.

$15.00 at the gate. Children five (5) years of age and under are admitted FREE!

Sponsors: The Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences: Resident Instruction Programs, OSU Extension and Ohio Agricultural Research and

Development Center.

Other Information: The FSR does not allow pets at the event. Only service animals are permitted.

2023 Features at-a-Glance: . This is the 61st Farm Science Review, the 41st at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center.

. Hundreds of demonstration plots and several million dollars’ worth of machinery.

. 17 years of inductions into the Farm Science Review Hall of Fame.

. Ohio Farmer Conservation Awards; Thursday at 11:30.

. OSU Central, featuring demonstrations and displays from OSU colleges and departments.

. Lots of farm safety, home safety and health information.

. Comprehensive field demonstrations each day of the show.

. Expanded programs on conservation practices in the Gwynne Conservation Area.

We expect to completely fill the commercial exhibit area this year, with over 600 exhibitors from all over North America in the Central Exhibit Area.

For more information on this event, contact The Ohio State University, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. Farm Science Review, 135 State Route 38 NE, London, OH 43140.

Phone: 614/292-4278. Email: fsrinfo@osu.edu.

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

125+ Years of Building Momentum

Times will always change. The industry will always change.

AEM will always be moving manufacturers forward.

THE UTILITY EXPO

www.theutilityexpo.com

DATES: SEPTEMBER 26 – 28, 2023

PLACE:KENTUCKY EXPOSITION CENTER

937 Phillips Lane Louisville, KY 40209

Phone:800/867-6060

Description: The Utility Expo is the largest event for utility professionals and construction contractors seeking comprehensive insights into the latest industry technologies, innovations, and trends. This all-inclusive trade exhibition highlights every facet of the utility industry, from improved productivity to enhanced safety to increased efficiency. We connect attendees with new ideas, new solutions, and new products from the world’s best and most innovative manufacturers. All while providing hands-on demonstrations and one-on-one communication that let everyone return to their organization more confident, more intelligent, and more prepared for wherever the industry goes next. See the show in action! You do not want to miss this!

For more information, contact:

Association of Equipment Manufacturers, 6737 W. Washington Street, Ste. #2400, Milwaukee, WI 53214

Phone: (414) 272-0943

NT9467 ‘22 Kubota KX080-4S2 mini excavator

DP5215 ‘13 Grove RT770E crane

NT9907 ‘13 Takeuchi TB1140 mini excavator

DP5216 ‘12 Grove RT765E2 crane

DP3384 ‘12 CAT 349E L excavator

DP2319 ‘02 CAT RM-250C soil stabilizer / reclaimer

KW9108 ‘07 Int’l 7600 sewer jetter truck

DQ1367 Astec 2512 KT screening plant

NT9905 ‘13 Komatsu D39PX-22 dozer

Volvo CE Publishes Its Own Electric Charging Protocol

Volvo CE, said, “We want to contribute to a standardized, reliable and efficient electric ecosystem that makes it easy for our customers to go electric.

“Today, lacking a standard brand-agnostic charging interface for compact machines, our customers will need different chargers for different machine brands. By making our charging interface public, we hope that we will see more and more charging solution providers and other machine OEMs using one and the same charging protocol — moving us a step closer to an industry standard for the benefit of customers everywhere.”

There is currently no industry standard for 48V DC (direct current) charging solutions — the power required for electric compact machines — which means customers currently likely need to source multiple different chargers if they have a multi-branded fleet.

Volvo CE has therefore opted to publish its own brandagnostic software protocol, as well as plug specifications, used on its 48V off-board DC chargers — with DC charging often commonly referred to as fast charging. This enables other OEMs and suppliers to use it in the development of their own charging solutions for compact machines.

With this move, Volvo CE aims to facilitate and accelerate the electromobility transformation by helping the wider industry create more charging solutions — based on a common protocol — for the benefit of customers transitioning to emission-free solutions.

Fredrik Tjernström, Electromobility Solutions Sales at

A 48V power supply is designed for the smallest range of compact construction machines. For Volvo CE, this currently applies to the ECR18 Electric, EC18 Electric and ECR25 Electric compact excavators, the L20 Electric and L25 Electric compact wheel loaders and the DD25 Electric asphalt compactor.

For heavier equipment, the use of a 600V power supply is required. There is already an industry standard protocol for this voltage that has been designed by the automotive industry.

The 48V DC protocol from Volvo CE is a free resource and is available at volvoce.com/global/en/our-offer/emobility/48V-protocol. 

Fredrik Tjernström, Electromobility Solutions Sales of Volvo CE

Volvo CE aims to facilitate and accelerate the electromobility transformation by helping the wider industry create more charging solutions – based on a common protocol – for the benefit of customers transitioning to emission-free solutions.

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