In an effort to ease congestion and improve traffic, construction crews in Wake County, N.C., are upgrading the intersection of U.S. 401 at Ligon Mill Road and Mitchell Mill Road in Raleigh. Work on the $45.3 million project began in 2023.
"When we add the continuous flow intersection, it will reduce traffic delays,” said Kim
Deaner, North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) communication officer. “We will be able to move large volumes of traffic through the intersection faster and more safely."
Improvements at the intersection of U.S. 401 and Perry Creek Road also are being made. The section of U.S. 401 in this area sees an average of 56,000 vehicles daily. Additionally, feeder roads
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is wrapping up a major interchange project that has been in the works for a few years. Officials with the state agency expect these upgrades to relieve much of the heavy traffic on Interstate 40 near Nashville International Airport (BNA).
WKRN-TV in Nashville reported that the project at Donelson Pike/Tennessee Highway 255, located at I-40’s Exit 216, southeast of downtown, is being completed ahead of schedule, though not as early as TDOT had hoped. The interchange’s opening date has been moved from June to July 2025.
such as Perry Creek Road, Mitchell Mill Road and Ligon Mill Road collectively contribute to an additional 17,000 vehicles on average each day. Traffic is heavy during the morning and evening commute. U.S. 401 serves as a main corridor from northern towns and counties, creating heavy traffic volumes during the morning and evening commutes but also throughout the day.
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12 NATIONAL EQUIPMENT DEALERS: YEAR OF GROWTH, EXPANSION
NED is a large heavy equipment dealership with a mission to be the ‘first choice’ dealership for its employees, customers and manufacturers. NED offers new and used equipment sales, rentals, parts and service across 20 facilities.
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USC RECEIVES APPROVAL FOR NEXT PHASE OF STADIUM RENOVATION
The University of South Carolina (USC) Board of Trustees gave its approval to the next step of the Williams-Brice Stadium renovation project in Columbia, university officials announced May 22, 2025.
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USACE INVESTS $205M IN KENTUCKY, TENNESSEE PROJECTS
The fiscal 2025 Work Plan, announced May 15, includes $173 million for operations and maintenance and $32.2 million for continued construction of the Chickamauga Lock in Chattanooga, Tenn.
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The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) began its nearly $70 million widening project on Summer Avenue in Memphis on June 9, 2025, after more than 25 years of planning.
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The Mecalac Group has joined Fayat Road Equipment division, a world leader in road-building equipment, and will strengthen this division’s offerings, particularly for urban projects.
60 HERC HOLDINGS COMPLETES ITS ACQUISITION OF H&E EQUIPMENT
Herc Holdings Inc. announced that it has completed its acquisition of H&E Equipment Services Inc. With the completion of the transaction, shares of H&E common stock have ceased trading and will no longer be listed on the NASDAQ.
60 U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS MARKS 250 YEARS OF SERVICE
USACE was established on June 16, 1775, when the Continental Congress authorized the first chief engineer to oversee the construction of fortifications and other military infrastructure.
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New N.C. Dams Less Likely to Handle Storms Like Helene
The flooding caused by Tropical Storm Helene in 2024 underscored the dangers of aging dams and flood-control infrastructure in western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee.
Leading up to the September 2024 storm, some signs already indicated that something more needed to be done before the next natural disaster strikes, Carolina Public Press (CPP) reported June 2, 2025.
A substantial number of aging dams are in poor condition throughout the state with a risk of failure, posing a significant hazard to property or life if they fail. The cost of repairing them is often prohibitive. Instead, dams no longer serving a purpose remain in place despite disrupting a river’s flow, impacting the ecology and posing a public risk as they degrade.
In the hours after Helene’s rampage through western North Carolina, Erin McCombs, the southeast conservation director of Washington, D.C.-based American Rivers, found a scarce sliver of cell service near her home in Asheville. Her first instinct was to search online for reports of failed dams.
“A lot of the initial reporting was that many major dams had failed,” McCombs told CPP, a nonprofit investigative news service in Raleigh.
However, most of those reports were untrue as North Carolina documented 41 state-regulated dams that failed or had significant damage from Helene.
The powerful storm underscored the weaknesses of aging dams in the state’s mountainous region and the need for updated flood management strategies.
While large-scale dam projects are unlikely, experts are focused on better forecasting, targeted dam modifications and, in some cases, dam removals. With climate change driving more extreme flooding, communities at risk will need to rethink how to protect lives and property beyond traditional infrastructure.
Dams in Way of HeleneÊs Wrath
One dam at risk of failure during Helene was the Swannanoa River’s Lake Craig Dam, 3.5 mi. east and upstream from downtown Asheville.
Nearly 30 in. of rain fell in portions of the Swannanoa’s headwaters, raising its level 6 ft. above its record and overwhelming the river. Rushing through a confined and winding channel, the unprecedented flooding scoured the landscape, uprooted trees, claimed lives and destroyed structures.
Debris hauled by the floodwaters collected against the century-old Lake Craig Dam, which also serves as a bridge. Originally used as an Asheville water source in 1886, the dam was increased in size in the 1920s to form a
recreational lake and to generate electricity. The reservoir, however, was drained in 1952, but the dam structure remained in place, with water flowing through open spillways.
According to the Association of State Dam Safety Officials, dam failures often occur when water flows uncontrollably over or around a structure due to inadequate spillway design or debris blockage.
When asked by CPP, a spokesperson for the state’s Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) was unable to provide an inspection report for the Lake Craig Dam.
During Helene, an earthen embankment on the structure’s south side was washed out, taking with it a portion of the bridge.
In the case of Lake Craig Dam, McCombs said that “the river found its way,” carving a new path by eroding the riverbank and cutting through the dam and bridge, sweeping debris downstream.
“Rivers need room to move,” she said. “When we can remove restrictions, communities are safer.”
Among other nearby dams damaged during the storm were the Lake Louise Dam in Weaverville and the Lake Tomahawk dam in Black Mountain. Both were overtopped by water and are considered “intermediate” or “high” hazard class dams.
A high hazard dam is a dam that can cause significant property damage or loss of life if it fails or malfunctions. This does not mean that the dam is at a high risk for failure, although it could be. The designation only means that any failure would be catastrophic, CPP noted.
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In the early 20th century, the Southern Appalachians experienced a surge in dam construction, driven by the belief that managing the region’s abundant rainfall and flowing streams could fuel economic growth by generating hydroelectric power, managing floods and providing recreation.
Hydroelectric systems were central to the south’s modernization, supplementing coal power and enabling urban expansion. The era saw the rise of large-scale water infrastructure projects built by two federal agencies, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). Combined, they constructed dams, reservoirs and canals — all aimed at controlling floods and droughts while powering the textile, tobacco and furniture industries.
But plans to develop a major TVA water control initiative on the French Broad River basin never came to fruition, leaving unanswered the question of how such a system might have fared during Helene.
In 1966, the TVA proposed 14 dams on tributaries of the upper French Broad, 74 mi. of channel improvements and a 1.4-mi.-long of levee along the river in Asheville. The waterway flows through four counties in Western North Carolina from its headwaters in Transylvania County, eventually spilling into the Tennessee River.
In all, the sprawling project would have captured a total of 19,200 acres of water, created 6,700 acres of lake area and 183 mi. of
shoreline. Its purpose would not have been to generate power, but rather to promote recreation, attract industry, provide drinking water and control floods.
By the TVA’s estimate, the project would have yielded $143 million in benefits with construction costs equal to $96 million at 1966 price levels; in today’s dollars, the project’s benefits would be worth $1.4 billion and nearly $1 billion in costs.
For perspective Hurricane Helene caused more than $60 billion in damages.
But the project never came to be.
Fierce resistance from a strong coalition of residents allied with the fledgling environmental movement, and aided by the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, led the utility to abandon the plans in 1972.
However, the 92-year-old TVA is still tasked with providing flood control.
James Everett, senior manager of the agency’s River Forecast Center, has spent nearly two decades overseeing the complex web of rivers and dams. When Helene unleashed its fury on the region, he and his team faced one of their greatest tests.
“An event like this one was staggering,” Everett said. “The people in these communities, they’re our neighbors, friends and relatives.”
From their centralized forecast center on the ninth floor of the TVA’s headquarters in Knoxville, Tenn., engineers face multiple computer monitors analyzing incoming data from gauges, computer radars and measure river flows, lake levels and forecasts.
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The flooding caused by Tropical Storm Helene in 2024 underscored the dangers of aging dams and flood-control infrastructure in western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee.
National Equipment Dealers: Year of Growth, Expansion
By Brittney Christopher CEG CORRESPONDENT
While a beer distributor and heavy equipment dealership might not appear to have much in common to many, it’s a perfect match to John Taylor, chairman and CEO of J.J. Taylor Companies and Zack Kavanaugh, CEO of National Equipment Dealers (NED) and president of J.J. Taylor Companies Inc.
In 2023, J.J. Taylor Companies Inc., the largest beer wholesaler in Florida and a third-generation, family-owned company based in Jupiter, Fla., purchased National Equipment Dealers. National Equipment Dealers was the result of merging together a handful of local, family-owned dealerships including May Heavy Equipment, Rob’s Hydraulics, Four Seasons Equipment, Earthmovers, Richardson Service, Grove River Machinery and L&N. Kavanaugh now describes NED as “one large family business.”
Today, NED is a large heavy equipment dealership with a mission to be the ‘first choice’ dealership for its employees, customers and manufacturers. NED offers new and used equipment sales, rentals, parts and service across 20 (and counting) facilities with more than 450 employees. As the largest Hyundai Construction Equipment and Bell Truck dealer in the United States, NED spans across five states including Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. NED serves customers involved in numerous industries including residential and commercial development, infrastructure, mining, forestry, governmental and more. At its core, NED is a provider of “best-in-class service to customers in need of large heavy equipment,” according to the company.
While heavy equipment was at first unchartered territory for the Taylor family and J.J. Taylor Companies Inc., Taylor and Kavanaugh have worked to learn the business and to support a group of experienced and outstanding leaders at NED, including, President Jesse Beasley; EVP of Service Donnie Denton; and EVP of Asset Management Will Blackerby; long-time NED veteran leaders like Vaughan Phillips in Texas, Scott Woody and Jason Wainwright in North Carolina, Richie Ambrose and Phillip Hilton in South
Carolina and Brad Brousseau and Bob Wilson in Florida as well as Corey Rogers. From the time spent with these leaders as well as NED’s customers and manufacturers, Taylor and Kavanaugh have learned the industry and become even more excited about NED’s opportunity for future growth.
Shared Vision Brings Shared Success
While Taylor and Kavanaugh considered many options when first expanding beyond the Taylor family’s long-time wholesale business, it was the partnerships, family-owned businesses and people of the heavy equipment industry that stood out.
“John and I believed in the earthmoving business,” Kavanaugh said. “The team that the founders of this company brought together were smart, young, energetic, committed folks who we thought could run this business for years to come and had a shared set of goals. We would not have made this investment if we didn’t have the right team in place.”
Kavanaugh acknowledged their great manufacturers for their incredible products and support, and add it’s the family nature of these businesses that stand out, he said.
“John Taylor is as pure a family business leader as there is and we pride ourselves in being family-owned and a familyrun business,” he added. “Both Bell and Hyundai are also family-owned and operated. We have these three family businesses and, to us, that’s part of our story.”
NED Begins Expansion
Within the next year, National Equipment Dealers (NED) plans to expand, build, renovate and open eight facilities within three of its states including Texas, Georgia and Florida.
“Our long-term goal is to double the size of our business,” said Kavanaugh. “We intend to do it the right way, by building the best group of leadership, service and salespeople in the industry and by providing the best customer service in the construction equipment space.”
Recently, NED broke ground for a new state-of-the-art, 12,000-sq.-ft. facility located right outside Savannah in Bloomingdale, Ga.
“Our team in Savannah was doing very well operating out of a couple thousand square feet on one acre, but when they tripled the business, NED realized it needed to build a new location in Bloomingdale,” said Kavanaugh. “With this new facility, these guys are going to be able to triple that business once again. [Georgia] is one of the places that we are most excited about. Our business here is still relatively small, but the state’s growth, including in the greater Savannah area and in the Atlanta Metro region, is enormous and we believe we can be a part of the solution here as the market continues to expand.”
When discussing the Bloomingdale facility, Kavanaugh also highlighted the commitment of the NED team.
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Zack Kavanaugh, CEO of National Equipment Dealers, speaks to invited guests at the recent new facility groundbreaking in Bloomingdale, Ga.
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University of South Carolina... USC Receives Approval for Next Phase of Williams-Brice Football Stadium Renovation
The University of South Carolina (USC) Board of Trustees gave its approval to the next step of the Williams-Brice Stadium renovation project in Columbia, university officials announced May 22, 2025.
As a result, the football stadium is set to receive a second facelift, although it has yet to get its first, the Charleston Post and Courier noted.
In May 2025, USC joined forces with Legends, a global premium experiences company, to enhance the fan experience at Gamecock sporting events and to maximize USC Athletics’ revenue generation through a streamlined, data-driven sales approach.
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The school’s trustees approved a bond resolution for Phase II renovations to the Gamecocks’ home field, which encompasses the Phase I renovations of the westside stands that was unveiled in November 2024.
University officials said the project is set to cost just under $350 million and will include sweeping changes to the stadium, including:
• maximizing the west stand’s premium spaces for club sections and luxury boxes;
• enhancing the student section with a club indoor space under the north stands, while adding two videoboards flanking the south stands;
• solving operational inefficiency by relocating the visiting team’s locker room and adding better access to the field by creating a loading dock for events such as concerts;
• building more bathrooms stadium wide, modifying its concession stands and conducting a general cleanup of the concourses; and
• enhancing the locker room and training rooms as part of an improvement to all space for the football program.
“Our fans deserve a great experience when they attend football games and other special events at Williams-Brice Stadium,” said USC Board of Trustees Chair Thad Westbrook. “These renovations are an important step in our long-term efforts to give fans an experience that is second to none and grow athletics revenue that supports our football program during this new era of college athletics.”
Stadium Upgrades
In February 2025, Populous, an internationally acclaimed stadium design firm based in Kansas City, Mo., was selected to lead the reimagining process of WilliamsBrice Stadium. The company has worked closely with USC and its athletics department staff to chart the course for the stadium improvements, according to a news release on the school’s website.
The school also has chosen Contract Construction in Irmo, S.C.; and Tulsa, Okla.based Manhattan Construction Co. as the contractors for the reimagination of Williams-Brice Stadium.
Contract Construction has been involved in many USC projects in the past, the school said, including earlier upgrades to the stadium in 2020, as well as the construction of Founders Park, the Long Family Football Operations Center, Springs Brooks Plaza and the Campus Village Student Housing Complex.
A specialist in developing major sports facility projects, Manhattan Construction has built, among others, Globe Life Field, home to baseball’s Texas Rangers; the Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium in Arlington, along with the NFL team’s headquarters in nearby Frisco; the redevelopment of Kyle Field, the Texas A&M University football stadium; and the renovations to Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.
“We are grateful to the Board of Trustees for its leadership and thrilled to continue to see this project take shape and receive the necessary approvals to proceed,” said USC Athletics Director Jeremiah Donati. “Our staff, along with key partners in Populous, Legends, Contract Construction and Manhattan Construction Company have invested significant effort in preparing for this next phase.
“These approvals help us get one step closer towards our goal of beginning construction following the conclusion of the 2025 football season [in December],” he said. “In the coming months, we will be able to show Gamecock fans finalized concepts I know they will be excited about. These plans will impact all of our fans and significantly elevate their game day experience.”
The next step in the approval process will come in August 2025, when USC officials are scheduled to appear before the State of South Carolina Legislature’s Joint Bond Review Committee and the State Fiscal Accountability Authority.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Invests $205M in Kentucky, Tennessee Projects
By Noe Gonzalez U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District received $205 million in the fiscal year 2025 Work Plan for Army Civil Works, supporting infrastructure, navigation, flood risk management, hydropower, recreation and environmental stewardship within the Cumberland River Basin in Tennessee and Kentucky.
The fiscal 2025 Work Plan, announced May 15, includes $173 million for operations and maintenance and $32.2 million for continued construction of the Chickamauga Lock in Chattanooga, Tenn.
Operations, Maintenance Funding
The $173 million in operations and maintenance funding will support the safe operation, maintenance and modernization of critical infrastructure throughout the district. These funds will go toward dam safety inspections and repairs, lock operations, environmental compliance and recreation facility management at multipurpose reservoir projects.
Funding By State
Kentucky — $48.69 million for Barkley Dam and Lake Barkley (Kentucky and Tennessee) — $30.13 million; Laurel River Lake — $2.96 million; Martins Fork Lake — $1.61 million; Middlesboro Cumberland River Basin — $375,000; and Wolf Creek Dam, Lake Cumberland — $13.61 million.
Tennessee — $124.31 million for Center Hill Lake —
$9.76 million; Cheatham Lock and Dam — $13.34 million; Cordell Hull Dam and Reservoir — $9.09 million; Dale Hollow Lake — $10.68 million; J. Percy Priest Dam and Reservoir — $6.63 million; Old Hickory Lock and Dam — $21.59 million; and Tennessee River (Navigation Operations & Maintenance) — $52.84 million.
Chickamauga Lock Construction
The Work Plan includes $32.2 million for continued construction of the Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project, which aims to replace the aging and structurally deficient lock serving commercial navigation on the Tennessee River.
“The Chickamauga Lock project is one of our highest construction priorities, and continued investment in fiscal 2025 keeps us moving toward a modern, reliable navigation system for the region,” said Craig Carrington, deputy of project management.
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SP 33 Enables Concrete Paving in Offset, Crosspave Modes
Wirtgen’s compact SP 33 is the manufacturer’s latest slipform paver model for the construction of monolithic concrete profiles.
Because of its modular construction concept and a wide range of setting options, the machine can be configured for use in almost all situations encountered on construction sites, according to Wirtgen.
Two track units with parallelogram swing legs at the front and a laterally adjustable single-track unit at the rear enable zero-clearance paving and maximum flexibility. In offset mode, it can pave curb and gutter profiles, rectangular profiles and concrete barriers up to 1.3 m in height as well as sewer and drainage channel profiles.
Concrete slabs with a paving width of up to 2.2 m also can be realized without any problems, or up to a width of 2.4 m in combination with a Trimmer, said the company.
In Crosspave mode, the track units are turned by 90 degrees and the machine then paves transverse to the direction of travel. The slipform mold is centrally mounted under the machine, which enables the paving of concrete slabs with widths of up to 3.0 m. The quick and easy conversion from one paving mode to the other makes the machine particularly versatile, according to Wirtgen.
The new operating concept with event-driven graphic visualization assists operators in their work with both paving modes. The machine control panel provides separate zones for clear and simple visualization of the currently relevant machine information for each of the three main working phases: transport, set-up and concrete paving.
For instance, in set-up, it visualizes the set-up process on the construction site in a logical sequence that guides operating personnel through the successive set-up of individual systems, such as the crawler units, the mold, the vibrators, the sensors, etc., intuitively, efficiently and without errors, according to Wirtgen.
The load-dependent engine management system identifies every working situation and the power it requires and automatically adjusts the speed of the diesel engine accordingly without intervention on the part of the operator.
This ensures that the diesel engine runs within the envelope of optimal efficiency as often as possible. This leads to low diesel fuel consumption and simultaneous reductions of CO₂ and noise emissions, said Wirtgen.
The operator also is assisted by the AutoPilot 2.0 control system. In concrete paving, pavers are traditionally controlled by the scanning of a physical stringline.
As an alternative, Wirtgen offers its AutoPilot 2.0 stringless paving system for all offset pavers and placer/spreaders. This completely eliminates the need for control by a physical stringline, which leads to considerable savings in terms of time and effort and increases the safety of the personnel on the construction site, according to Wirtgen.
The system controls both the height adjustment and steering of the machine. AutoPilot 2.0 also enables fast and precise paving of tight radii and complex geometries. A GNSS signal and, depending on the configuration, various local sensors, such as an ultrasonic sensor on the machine, act as a reference.
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Self-Healing Materials Market to Build On Success in Industry
Every year, industrialized nations lose approximately 3 percent of GDP due to issues associated with material corrosion and degradation.
In particular, damage to concrete structures and infrastructure, ranging from small cracks to complete failure, can lead to severe disruptions and repairs can incur significant expense. But what if damaged concrete had the ability to self-heal microcracks before they could propagate into larger-scale issues?
In IDTechEx’s report, “Self-Healing Materials 2025-2035: Technologies, Applications and Players,” a detailed overview of the market is given, including insights into technical challenges and progress, key sectors for market growth and commercial readiness levels. A thirdparty, independent assessment of the market is provided throughout, including an unbiased outlook for the covered materials and industry sectors.
Concrete typically fails due to the development of microcracks, which gradually expand into larger cracks. Freeze-thaw action can be a major issue, where water fills cracks before freezing and expanding, causing further damage in a repetitive cycle. Selfhealing concrete is designed to repair these microcracks efficiently. Many technologies exist, but IDTechEx research finds that biological approaches lead the way for the successful commercialization of self-healing concrete.
Ancient Approach
Rome wasn’t built in a day, but many of its most beautiful buildings and structures have stood the test of time, remaining standing more than two millennia after their construction. Roman concrete is composed of quicklime (calcium oxide), volcanic ash and water, and was produced at high tempera-
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Concrete typically fails due to the development of microcracks, which gradually expand into larger cracks. Freeze-thaw action can be a major issue, where water fills cracks before freezing and expanding, causing further damage in a repetitive cycle.
tures using a technique called “hot mixing.”
Studies have revealed the presence of lime clasts (calcium-rich mineral deposits) visible in Roman architecture as small, distinct white features measuring a few millimeters in size.
When a crack forms, water infiltrates and a calcium-enriched solution is created. Despite detailed research, two proposed healing mechanisms exist. In the most straightforward scenario, the solution heals the crack itself. The second and more complex mechanism is known as the Pozzolanic reaction and involves the formation of several intermediates at the interface between the volcanic aggregate and the surrounding matrix.
Modern Methods
A promising approach, from players such
as Basilisk, involves embedding mineralproducing bacteria into concrete for selfhealing purposes. These acid-producing bacteria can remain dormant for more than 200 years and serve as catalysts in the crackrepair process. When cracks develop, the bacteria becomes active, consuming calcium lactate and generating limestone to seal the damage. Bacterial strains used in construction include Bacillus pasteurii, B. sphaericus, B. subtilis, B. cohnii, B. halodurans and B. pseudofirmus, according to IDTechEx.
The healing process occurs through a biological reaction between unreacted limestone and a calcium-based nutrient. When bacterial spores encounter water, they begin to feed on the calcium lactate, a process that consumes oxygen and helps reduce the risk of steel corrosion. The soluble calcium lactate is converted into insoluble limestone,
which hardens and fills the crack. Alternative approaches to self-healing construction materials also are discussed in the IDTechEx report. Geopolymer concrete is produced from waste materials such as fly ash and self-healing mechanisms have been proposed, while there also is a compelling method using bacteria-coated fibers. The major benefit is that the core of the fiber acts like a stitch and holds the crack closed, restricting the propagation of the crack and minimizing the extent of self-healing that is required.
Concrete offers a high-volume route to market for self-healing materials, allowing confidence and trust to be built in the novel approach to increasing the lifespan of structures. Initial risks can be lowered by considering only slabs, with vertical pours for walls delayed until phase two of adoption.
From an economic perspective, IDTechEx’s assessment of the market reports a 30 percent increase in material costs when adding self-healing properties; however, these can be accounted for in a number of ways. Saving on the aforementioned GDP loss, reduced need for replacements, minimized maintenance and limited downtime can all be summed up in the lifecycle costs that are reduced in total when considering self-healing concrete.
The “Self-Healing Materials 2025-2035: Technologies, Applications, and Players” report provides an in-depth analysis of this emerging market. Leveraging its expertise in advanced materials, IDTechEx delivers an independent evaluation, covering technology comparisons, industry trends and key player assessments, offering valuable insights into this promising but still-developing sector.
For more information, visit IDTechEx.com/selfhealingmats.
ACI Announces Fifth Annual 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced the return of its global event, 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge.
Now in its fifth year, this free, virtual conference will take place July 8-9, 2025, bringing together experts, professionals and students worldwide for 24 continuous hours of learning, collaboration and innovation.
Hosted in cooperation with more than 20 ACI International Chapters and industry partners across multiple time zones, 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge provides a platform for the global concrete community to exchange knowledge on the latest advancements, research and trends in concrete technology and construction. Each event hour features presentations from a different region of the world, offering diverse perspectives and realworld case studies.
“ACI envisions a future where our stakeholders possess the knowledge and skills necessary to use concrete effectively in
today’s ever-changing world,” said Frederick H. Grubbe, ACI executive vice president. “As participation in 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge continues to grow, presenters and participants may disseminate and absorb educational and technical expertise throughout these critical global markets.”
Highlights of the 2025 event include:
• presentations from ACI Chapters and international partners in 24 countries;
• real-time Q&A sessions with global experts;
• insight into sustainable concrete practices, innovations in materials, structural design and more; and
• opportunities to connect with peers and thought leaders from around the world.
Participation is free and open to anyone interested in concrete. Registration details and the program schedule are available at concrete.org/newsandevents/24hoursofconcreteknowledge.aspx.
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SCA Announces 2024 Slag Cement in Sustainable Concrete Award Winners
The Slag Cement Association (SCA) announced the winners of its 2024 Slag Cement in Sustainable Concrete Awards.
The winning projects were unveiled and celebrated on April 2, 2025, during the spring ACI Concrete Convention in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
“It was a remarkable turnout for exceptional slag cement projects at this year’s Slag Cement in Sustainable Concrete Awards.” said Nick Brimley, SCA membership and marketing director. “It has been inspiring to see SCA’s awards program grow as it continues to celebrate the incredible use of slag cement in concrete construction.”
Fourteen construction projects from across the United States and Canada were chosen to showcase the broad applications of slag cement and its impact on creating more durable and resilient concrete. These construction projects were awarded in six categories. The categories include infrastructure, high performance, architectural, durability, innovative applications and lower carbon concrete. Two slag cement research projects also were honored in this year’s program.
The 2024 Slag Cement in Sustainable Concrete Construction Award winners included: Infrastructure
• Replacement Fuel Bulk Storage Facility, Niagara Falls, N.Y.
• Ohio DOT IR 70, SR 29 Interchange, Roundabout, West Jefferson, Ohio
• Expand Cargo Apron — Phase V, Middletown, Pa.
High Performance
• TSX Broadway, Palace Theater Redevelopment, New York City, N.Y.
• The Couture, Milwaukee, Wis.
Architectural
• River Sol, Bend, Ore.
• 760 Ralph McGill Parcel “B” Hotel, Atlanta, Ga. Durability
• Testing, Implementation of Low-Carbon ASTM C1157 Slag Cement Mix, New Carlisle, Ind.
• Advanced Nuclear Material Research Center (ANMRC), Chalk River, Ontario, Canada
Low Carbon Concrete
• The Seattle Storm Center for Basketball Performance, Seattle, Wash.
• Crossroads North Building 11, Van Buren, Mich.
• Use of Innovative Sustainable, Durable Materials in Concrete Pavements, Monticello, Minn.
The 2024 Slag Cement in Sustainable Concrete Awards Research Award winners included:
• Using Slag Replacement for Enhanced Performance of High-Limestone Cements, Christian Pavlidis, University of Toronto
This project demonstrated how blended cements and supplementary cementitious materials play an important role in reducing clinker contents as part of the plan to achieve industry carbon reduction targets in North America. Research has shown evidence of a synergistic relationship between raw limestone and slag in cement for improved microstructural
properties and improved durability.
Currently, the CSA A3001 and ASTM C595 standards allow for the use of Types GUL (IL) and GULb (IT) cement with a maximum of 15 percent interground limestone, but higher levels of limestone maybe needed to allow, for example, LC3 and other proposed blended cement systems. In this study, six concrete mixtures were cast with 5 to 25 percent limestone content and 0 to 50 percent slag replacement to determine if higher-limestone cements can provide equivalent performance to currently allowed Type GU and Type GUL cements with and without slag cement replacement.
Results showed that in mixtures with 50 percent slag, cements with 25 percent limestone were most effective at mitigating ASR, reducing sulfate expansion and limiting chloride ingress. These mixtures also gained comparable seven-day strengths to GU and GUL15 cements with 50 percent slag, reduced permeability and showed similar performance in freezing and thawing and de-icer salt scaling tests.
• Practical Implementation of Internally Cured Slag Cement Concrete Using Superabsorbent Polymers, Chibueze Sylvester Ajuonuma, Purdue University
This project investigated the practical implementation of internally cured slag cement concrete using superabsorbent polymers (SAP) to enhance hydration, mitigate shrinkage and improve long-term performance. The focus is on addressing challenges associated with slag cement’s slower hydration and shrinkage tendencies, which can affect strength development and durability in conventional applications. The significance of the study lies in its potential to revolutionize slag cement usage by demonstrating its feasibility for high-performance and sustainable construction.
SAP provides internal curing by releasing stored water gradually, ensuring sustained hydration and mitigating autogenous shrinkage. The project involved evaluation of the performance of six concrete mixture with Type 1L cement, 30 percent wt. slag cement replacement, 0.2 percent SAP and colloidal nanosilica (4 oz/cwt). Comprehensive characterization was conducted to evaluate workability, air content, strength (compressive — 7, 28, 56, 90, 365 days) and flexural (at four days driven by opening to traffic requirements), durability (rate of water absorption, drying shrinkage, scaling resistance, chloride penetration depth and resistivity) and hydration kinetics.
The study highlights that incorporating superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) into slag concrete improves its workability, sustains hydration and enhances durability. This study aims to evaluate the performance of these innovative concrete mixes in real-world applications and underscores the practical benefits of internally cured slag cement concrete, offering a durable and eco-friendly alternative to conventional cementitious materials for modern infrastructure.
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Mammoet Helps Build CCU for German Cement Plant
Mammoet is helping the industry to decarbonize by providing safe and efficient solutions for moving and installing heavy objects.
This was the case for the construction of the first largescale Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) plant for the cement plant at the Lengfurt site of Heidelberg Materials — one of the world’s largest manufacturers of building materials.
Due to its engineering expertise and many years of experience, Mammoet was requested by Linde Engineering to develop a lifting and installation concept for various large components.
Early Involvement Facilitates Efficient Planning
The confined space and many different contractors required precise planning of workflows, interfaces and construction progress. A feasibility study was conducted a year before the start of the execution, in which various solution options were analyzed and examined in detail.
Using a 3D model of the existing cement plant, Mammoet’s team was able to leverage its own engineering platform, Move3D, to visualize the complex processes, space requirements and potential interfering edges at the confined construction site. This visualization provided all parties involved with a better understanding of the planned moves and made coordination easier.
The use of a 826.7 ton crawler crane proved to be the most flexible and efficient method of lifting and installing large components safely and on time at the confined construction site. Due to three-dimensional planning, the crawler track for the crane could be kept as small as possible, minimizing the impact of lifting operations.
Mammoet’s concept included the delivery of the large components to the construction site, the planning of areas for pre-dressing within the swing radius of the crawler crane, as well as the crane setup and heavy lifts.
Through early involvement, Mammoet’s team was able to provide valuable recommendations for adapting the layout of the CCU plant to the requirements of the installation. In addition, the space requirements were integrated into the overall construction site logistics. This later enabled a safe, efficient and smooth execution, saving the customer time and costs.
Safe Installations With Flexible Crawler Crane Solution
First, the 110.2 ton absorber column was erected on the pre-dressing area using a tandem lift. The load was swung almost 180 degrees on the hook of the crawler crane and moved approximately 65.6 ft. to the installation position. There, the column had to be carefully guided behind a building before it could be positioned, aligned and bolted onto the foundation in the steel structure.
Due to the 180.4 ft. length of the absorber column and the high complexity of the lifting process, this was the most challenging heavy lift.
Following this, the 73.9 ton stripper column, four tanks each weighing 79.3 ton and finally, the 196.2 ton heat exchanger were installed.
Mammoet’s crawler crane solution offered several crucial advantages. The crawler crane was flexible enough to safely lift loads of varying sizes and weights over long distances. So, intermediate transport on the construction site could be avoided. To allow for the pre-installation and parallel construction of the steel structure, the configuration of the crawler crane was changed shortly before the project began. This adjustment saved additional time.
The early involvement of Mammoet, 3D engineering, close supervision of the execution by the planning engineers
The use of a 826.7 ton crawler crane proved to be the most flexible and efficient method of lifting and installing large components safely and on time at the confined construction site.
on-site, as well as the open, solution-oriented and trustful collaboration significantly contributed to a successful project.
More information on Cap2U: Under the name ‘Capture-to-Use’ (Cap2U), Heidelberg Materials and Linde have established a joint venture for the construction and operation of a carbon dioxide capture and liquefaction plant, which is currently being built on the site of the Lengfurt cement plant. The plant is being planned and built by Linde Engineering. For more information, visit mammoet.com.
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Mammoet photo Mammoet helped with the construction of the first large-scale Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) plant for the cement plant at the Lengfurt site of Heidelberg Materials.
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The space requirements were integrated into the overall construction site logistics. This later enabled a safe, efficient and smooth execution, saving the customer time and costs.
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First, the 110.2 ton absorber column was erected on the pre-dressing area using a tandem lift.
ACI Releases Joint Standard With Post-Tensioning Institute
The American Concrete Institute (ACI), in collaboration with the Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI), announced the joint release of ACI/PTI CODE-320-25: Post-Tensioned structural concrete — code requirements and commentary in PDF format.
This new code provides minimum requirements and guidance for the materials, design and detailing of post-tensioned concrete buildings and, when applicable, nonbuilding structures.
document more widely accessible before the upcoming printed version.
ACI/PTI CODE-320-25 was developed through a consensus process and outlines minimum requirements for post-tensioned structural concrete systems, including members with bonded and unbonded tendons. The PTI technical advisory board code task group played a key role in developing the provisions and commentary, and ACI acknowledges their expertise and dedication.
While the code was initially made available to ACI 320 PLUS subscribers, the release of the PDF edition now makes the
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The ACI PLUS platform continues to evolve, giving industry professionals digital access to several essential codes. In addition to ACI 320 PLUS, available subscriptions include ACI 318 PLUS, ACI 319 PLUS, ACI 323 PLUS, and the ACI 562 PLUS repair subscription — all offering interactive features such as 3D graphics, advanced search tools, in-document cross-referencing and multi-set digital notetaking.
ACI/PTI CODE-320-25 is now available in PDF format through the ACI store.
For more information, visit concrete.org
Heidelberg Acquires Concrete Recycling Business in Calgary
Heidelberg Materials North America announced that it has acquired certain assets of Concrete Crushers Inc. (CCI), the largest concrete recycler in Calgary, Alberta.
The transaction includes a recycled aggregates yard in southeast Calgary and a contract crushing business with four mobile plants.
“The acquisition of the CCI assets further strengthens our existing footprint in the Calgary market and accelerates our focus on recycled concrete aggregates and circular solutions,” said Oliver Patsch, president of the northwest region of Heidelberg Materials North America.
This recent acquisition is aligned with the company’s strategic focus on optimizing its portfolio in core markets and strengthening its existing businesses through bolt-on acquisitions while advancing its focus on sustainable and circular products.
“We are excited about increasing our recycled concrete offerings in this growing market and pleased to welcome the CCI employees to our team,” said Patsch.
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“The acquisition of the CCI assets further strengthens our existing footprint in the Calgary market and accelerates our focus on recycled concrete aggregates and circular solutions.”
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Carter Machinery Hosts Global Operator Challenge in Va.
Carter Machinery hosted a Carter Con Expo and Cat Global Operator Challenge June 1112, 2025, in Doswell, Va.
The event provided attendees with opportunities to climb into Caterpillar equipment and other leading manufacturers, explore new technologies designed to make job sites safer and more productive and to showcase their skills in the Cat Global Operator Challenge, where top operators compete to advance to regional competition.
The challenge included three different skills demonstrations using a Cat compact track loader, wheel loader and excavator. CEG
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Chris Brown of Luck Stone, Spotsylvania, Va., operates a Cat 320 excavator by remote control. This is just one of the many new features Carter Machinery had available to demonstrate to customers.
Carter Machinery had several of its paving products on hand for customers to look over. (L-R) are Mike Dudley of the Virginia Asphalt Association and Mark Sterling and Paul Kellner, both of Carter Machinery.
Carter Machinery had its D2, D5 and D6
for their customers to check out.
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The contestants used a Cat 323 excavator to dig a level trench in the shortest amount of time. Points were deducted for it not being level, but operators performed well due to the smooth hydraulics.
For the Cat compact track loader segment, operators had to cleanly knock off the tennis ball (and not the cone) using a Cat 255 CTL.
For the Cat 938 section, operators were required to dig, maneuver through the obstacle course with a full load and then unload the bucket, all while being timed.
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(L-R): Joe McIntosh of Carter Machinery explains the competition to John Fabian and Julio Reyes, both of Branch Civil in Richmond, Va.
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Blue Diamond Attachments Debuts Hydraulic Rock Rake
Blue Diamond Attachments announced its skid steer hydraulic rock rake, a ground preparation attachment designed to remove rocks and debris, level terrain and prepare seedbeds.
The 68-in. rock rake eliminates laborintensive hand raking while effectively collecting rocks ranging from 3/4 in. to 8 in. in diameter.
The hydraulic rock rake features innovative design elements that enhance performance and versatility:
• heavy-duty hood reinforcement to protect against front impacts;
• hydraulically operated top cover for easy debris transport and dumping;
• replaceable, bolt-on, reversible rake bars as standard equipment;
• optimized with AR400 hardened steel rake teeth for enhanced durability; and
• built-in hydraulic protection to prevent motor damage.
“Our hydraulic rock rake is a true work horse when it comes to land preparation efficiency,” said Drew Truan, CEO of Blue Diamond Attachments. “We took customer feedback about other units in the market and integrated solutions into our design that set this model in a class above.”
The rock rake features 12 tooth bars
with a total of 484 teeth arranged in a staggered pattern to collect rocks and debris into an integrated bucket as the soil is leveled. The teeth are mounted to a double channel bolt-on bar system that is
reversible and replaceable for extended service life. Adjustable skid shoes allow operators to control working depth and limit wear during operation, and integrated steps allow for safe, easy cab access.
Technical specifications for the standard model include a 68-in. working width, 79in. overall width and 1,500-lb. weight. For more information, visit bluediamondattachments.com.
FAE Introduces New, Most Powerful Mulcher for Excavators
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FAE is expanding its range of forestry mulchers for excavators with the introduction of the new UMM/S/EX model for excavators up to 40 tons.
FAE is expanding its range of forestry mulchers for excavators with the introduction of the new UMM/S/EX model for excavators up to 40 tons; particularly for feller bunchers.
The new UMM/S/EX can be used for mulching trees and vegetation with a diameter of up to 16 in. and is compatible with excavators from 25 to 40 tons. Its hydraulic capacity ranges from 66 to 119 gpm and it can handle pressure of up to 400-bar. This mulcher model is recommended for use anywhere a large mulching capacity is required, including in wooded areas or green spaces.
The UMM/S/EX has been designed with a number of specific features to provide top performance. Its VT automatic variable displacement motor allows for increased torque and its Poly Chain belt transmission ensures optimum power transfer and reliability over
time.
Spike Pro bolted counter blades produce very fine mulch and make maintenance easy, while the mulching chamber features bolted protections made of an antiwear material, according to FAE. The sturdy type-C rotor makes it possible to use different tooth models for different applications and comes with side teeth, which help keep the crushing chamber clean at all times. Finally, with a sturdy steel frame, the UMM/S/EX is built to last. This head is available in UMM/S/EX/VT150 size.
With the introduction of the UMM/S/EX, FAE forestry mulchers can now be used with even more powerful vehicles, which have only been used in a limited capacity for this application up to now.
For more information, visit fae-group.com/en_US.
Blue Diamond Attachments announced its skid steer hydraulic rock rake.
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Mobro Marine Sells CRANE PARTS
You will find the parts you need at MOBRO Marine, Inc. We purchase in bulk directly from the manufacturers to maintain our large inventory. We also have a large inventory of long-lead time parts for cranes that can’t be found anywhere else. Not only does this mean we have the part you need in stock, it also saves you money. Because we buy in volume, we can buy for less and pass the savings on to you.
Our large inventory keeps construction equipment performing at optimum levels. We offer same-day shipping on most partsyou’ll experience minimal downtime. We are a full-service company. We not only supply parts, but we also service and repair construction equipment and cranes of any type.
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Hydex Water Tanks Now Available Through Hills Machinery
Hydex articulated water tanks will be sold and supported in the United States under the name Hydex USA in partnership between Hydex Solutions Ltd. and Hills Machinery.
Hills Machinery is a full-service equipment sales and rental operation based in Columbia, S.C., with 14 locations throughout the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States. The Hydex articulated water tanks are designed for integration with Rokbak articulated truck chassis and also will be upfit on the articulated truck chassis of a customer’s choice — including used truck chassis.
The Hydex articulated water tanks will be integrated and supported from Hills Machinery’s expansive new facility in Wilson, N.C., and at a joint upfit/manufacturing center in Seattle, Wash.
“Dust suppression and access to water is a growing demand throughout North America as job sites get bigger, mines and quarries get busier, and as local regulations become more restrictive,” said Jim Hills, president of Hills Machinery and Hydex USA. “The combination of the wildly popular Rokbak articulated truck chassis and the engineering excellence of the Hydex water tanks represents the premium off-road dust suppression and water delivery solution available to the North American construction and mining markets today.”
At the core of the product offering are two water tanks matched specifically to Rokbak articulated dump trucks: a 6,000gal. water tank (AWT6) matched to the 370 hp RA30 and a 9,000-gal. water tank (AWT9) matched to the 444 hp RA40. Each truck chassis is built for off-road hauling
and the truck cab is a favorite of operators with excellent space and easy, responsive controls, according to the company.
Each tank also will be outfit on the articulated truck chassis of each customer’s choice, as the design allows for upfit and integration with all major manufacturers of articulated trucks. The tanks can even be outfit on a used articulated truck chassis if a business owner is looking to get a little extra life out of an old truck body.
“We work with Rokbak on a daily basis and believe those to be the two best trucks to outfit these tanks with and we also recognize that some contractors will want to keep their fleet standardized with other brands of trucks — we’re happy to work with everyone to solve their dust suppression and water access needs,” said Hills.
The hallmark of the Hydex USA AWT6 and AWT9 articulated water tanks is the smooth and safe operation in all off-road conditions thanks to baffle valves in both
transverse and longitudinal directions for superior stability.
Each water tank is fully customizable to each job site and features design advantages that deliver superior water spraying performance:
• water is shot from an American-made Elkhart water cannon to more than 213 ft. and water pressure can be manually adjusted to flow rates of 320, 480 or 630 gal. per minute based on the application;
• a front bumper sprayer, vertical side sprayer and rear spray bar with more than 82 ft. of coverage gives the operator extreme water spraying versatility and customization; and
• an electric Hannay hose reel capable of holding 100 ft. of 1½-in. diameter hose with an adjustable nozzle is also available to help the operator reach hard-to-reach areas.
Additional standout features include:
• an American-made Berkeley water pump driven by the truck’s hydraulic sys-
tem for optimal performance;
• 3-in. heavy duty sprayers fully adjustable and individually controlled from the cab;
• a rear dribble bar that sprays water from the bottom of the tank;
• a 3-in. coupler that allows for easy loading from hydrants and an optional suction loading system for filling from lakes and reservoirs;
• a rear lighting kit with a rotary beacon and work light for optimal job site visibility and awareness; and
• extremely simple and intuitive in-cab controls — including an incab water level indicator.
Additional optional features include a rear backup camera and top-of-tank safety rails for easy access to the top of the tank.
Hills Machinery also will back each water truck with its uptime operations lifecycle fleet management and real-time equipment monitoring service. The company also has pre-stocked an extensive inventory of parts to ensure immediate availability as trucks begin to hit job sites, mines and quarries throughout North America.
“We are dedicated to delivering premium heavy equipment and off-road solutions that help construction, mining and site development contractors improve their way of doing business — the Hydex USA articulated water tanks meet and exceed that dedication,” said Hills. “We’re excited to work with contractors and fleet managers throughout the U.S. in delivering the best water trucks on the market.”
Hydex Solutions Ltd. is based in the UK. For more information on Hills Machinery, visit HillsMachinery.com.
Hydex articulated water tanks will be sold and supported in the United States under the name Hydex USA in partnership between Hydex Solutions Ltd. and Hills Machinery.
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M.H. Eby, NATM Partner for National Trailer Safety Week
M.H. Eby Inc. partnered with the National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM) to support National Trailer Safety Week (TSW).
As a long-time advocate for safety and quality, Eby is dedicated to promoting trailer safety awareness and education nationwide.
Many trailer users may not fully understand the importance of safe towing practices, despite recognizing safety features in everyday vehicles.
That’s why M.H. Eby is helping amplify the message of TSW by sharing essential resources on proper hitching, loading, maintenance, brake systems, cargo securement and overall safe trailer operation.
Supporting trailer safety is a simple and impactful measure. Eby encourages dealers, customers and partners to share TrailerSafetyWeek.com with their networks. The site offers guides and videos that make a real difference in keeping roads safer for everyone.
“With thousands of Eby trailers on the road every day — from livestock and grain haulers to construction and commercial serv-
ice bodies — our goal is not just performance, but protection,” said M.H. Eby in a statement. “We’re proud to join NATM in educating end-users and advocating for smarter, safer towing.”
For more information, visit mheby.com, NATM.com or TrailerSafetyWeek.com.
“We’re proud to join NATM in educating end-users and advocating for smarter, safer towing.”
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M.H. Eby Inc. partnered with the National Association of Trailer Manufacturers to support National Trailer Safety Week.
Felling Strengthens Sales Leadership With Key Appointments
Felling Trailers Inc. announced strategic changes to its sales leadership team, appointing Nathan Uphus as director of sales and promoting Jake Meyer to sales manager.
Uphus to Lead Fleet, Key Account Strategy
Nathan Uphus, a 25-year veteran of Felling Trailers, will focus on expanding the company’s presence in fleet markets while overseeing key customer relationships. Throughout his 21-year tenure in trailer sales, Uphus has developed an extensive network of industry connections built on his reputation for exceptional customer service.
“Nathan brings the perfect combination of industry knowledge, customer relationships and strategic vision to grow Felling’s footprint in the fleet markets,” said Patrick Jennissen, vice president of sales and marketing. “His leadership will be instrumental as we continue to meet and exceed the expectations of both new prospects and existing partners.”
Uphus expressed enthusiasm about his new role.
“I am honored to step into the role of director of sales and lead our exceptional team into the next chapter of growth and innovation,” he said. “Together, we will continue to build strong customer relationships, expand our market reach, and drive results that
reflect our commitment to excellence.”
Meyer Steps Into Sales Manager Role
Jake Meyer, who has been with Felling’s inside sales team since 2015, steps into the sales manager role where he will oversee daily team operations, implement training programs for new sales team members, and manage cross-departmental inquiries.
“I am thrilled to congratulate Jake on his well-deserved promotion to sales manager. His dedication and proven track record in driving results make him an ideal fit for this role,” said Uphus. “I’m confident he will continue to make a significant impact as he takes on this new opportunity.”
“I am honored to have been selected for the sales manager role,” Meyer said. “I am excited to use the knowledge and experience I have gained throughout my tenure at Felling Trailers to assist our sales team as we continue to grow the Felling brand.”
Uphus and Meyer have built a strong foundation during their years with Felling Trailers. Both started on the production floor, learning the various aspects of the production process before transitioning to parts sales and eventually moving into trailer sales. These roles served as building blocks, contributing to a solid understanding of Felling’s production capabilities and the numerous models offered. These leadership changes reflect Felling Trailers’ commitment to recognizing talent and fostering growth within the organization while positioning the company for continued success in the competitive trailer manufacturing industry.
For more information, visit felling.com.
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Yanmar Hosts North America Press Event at EVO//Center in Acworth, Ga.
The uniquely designed EVO//Center in Acworth, Ga., was the picturesque setting for the day’s activities for the media event.
Yanmar hosted North American press representatives to the Yanmar EVO//Center in Acworth, Ga., on June 10, 2025. The event was held to showcase Yanmar’s full line of compact equipment and to provide an in-depth analysis of the company’s North American and global strategies, as well as factory investments and future plans.
Introductions of new entities including Yanmar America Finance and Yanmar CE NA extended warranty programs were presented, as well as opportunities and growth trends
Opening up the Yanmar TL100VS compact track loader, Yanmar’s largest CTL, and showing the complete accessibility of all components of the machine is Peter Ovrebo, product manager.
During the equipment competitions, a media representative operates a Yanmar ViO35 in the mini-excavator basketball challenge.
for the North American marketplace.
The press was given a complete tour of the facility, walkarounds of the newest Yanmar mini-excavators, compact track loaders, wheel loaders and tracked carriers. The ability to operate machines and engage product managers one-onone for Q & A and a dealership “rodeo style” equipment operation competition was set up to challenge the press attendees. CEG
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YouTuber Stanley “Dirt Monkey” Genadek was all over the demo equipment gaining valuable machine information and insight to pass along to his loyal viewers.
Also making the trip to the media event was Elis De Nya, Yanmar CE global director of brand and corporate social responsibility, who gave some riveting remarks about the compact equipment line and also provided the “ground rules” for the equipment competition in the demo area.
Zac Evans, mini-excavator and track carrier product manager, provides a comprehensive walk-around demonstration of the popular Yanmar ViO80 miniexcavator.
Anna Sgro, newly-appointed president of Yanmar Compact Equipment – North America, traveled to be a part of the event and provided invaluable insight on Yanmar’s strategies and ongoing investments.
Media representatives discuss machine operation and have Q & A sessions with Yanmar product managers.
Frank Ganji (C) Yanmar CWL and attachments product manager fields questions from press representatives after his presentation of the Yanmar V7 wheel loader.
Jim Fontana, Yanmar Academy manager, welcomes the press to the EVO//Center in Acworth, Ga. Fontana provided a tour of the facility and gave a complete overview of all functions of the center.
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Rental Company Grows Sustainably With Electric Equipment
How has Art’s Rental Equipment & Supply not only survived in the ultra-competitive rental market for more than half a century but also grown significantly? They say they’ve done it by offering more flexible, personalized service than a big rental company can.
Art Arlinghaus established the business in the late 1960s with a modest facility in Newport, Ky., and a vision for ongoing expansion. Being just across the border from Cincinnati, Ohio, he saw an opportunity to capitalize on a housing boom and began incorporating more equipment that residential builders would need.
Today, Arlinghaus’s legacy lives on through his six sons, who have grown the footprint of the business to 15 locations with 225 employees across three states (including Indiana).
“We rent everything from drain augers and wallpaper steamers to 185-foot boom lifts and 60-ton excavators to homeowners, small businesses and large contractors,” said Andrew Arlinghaus, who leads the inside sales department.
In the last few years, the company has begun offering more electric equipment to stay ahead of trends and meet evolving customer demands.
“Expanding our fleet is the best way that we have found to grow our business. When the customers ask for it, we go out and get it for them,” said Arlinghaus. “So we offer a variety of battery-powered equipment, including much of our aerial fleet, some forklifts, compact utility loaders and concrete buggies.”
One of the newest additions to the electric fleet is the Volvo ECR18 Electric compact excavator, and it’s been such a hit with renters that their first four machines quickly became eight.
“We pride ourselves on offering one of the largest and most diverse equipment fleets in each region that we serve, and this addition has gained us a larger market share amongst renters,” said Arlinghaus.
Meeting TodayÊs Job Site Demands
Many Art’s Rental clients are facing tighter and tighter restrictions on diesel emissions, especially on indoor job sites. A good portion of their customer base does indoor plumbing work, where they often need to break up and load out concrete flooring and
dig ditches for new plumbing.
“They are experienced enough to know exactly the type of equipment they need for the job,” said Arlinghaus. “Their feedback showed us that the ECR18 Electric was the appropriately sized machine for their needs.”
Other brands of electric compact excavators that Art’s Rental used to carry had to remain plugged in while in use, which is not the safest or most convenient way to operate. But Volvo models tackle the work unplugged, automatically shutting off when they haven’t been used for several seconds to further protect battery life.
“Most customers use regular 120-volt charging overnight,” said Arlinghaus. “And they’ve told us they’re getting at least five hours of runtime — if not a full shift — and have had almost no maintenance-related issues.”
Partnering, Powering Up
When it became clear to Arlinghaus and his team that a better electric excavator was necessary, they knew that getting the machines in a timely manner could prove tricky as the supply chain was still rebounding from pandemic interruptions.
They placed an order with a different vendor at first, but Rudd Equipment Company, their local Volvo Construction Equipment dealer, was able to provide a confirmed delivery date and seal the deal.
“The relationship is fresh, but we’re excited to develop this into a long-term partnership,” said Alex Kloentrup, the Rudd sales rep who made the connection. “Renting is a great solution for contractors who need an electric machine for a short period or want to test one without the commitment of buying.”
Arlinghaus says Kloentrup and Rudd have been very responsive and helpful, including discussions on the best charging setup for their customers.
“Since their customers’ typical usage is indoors where a 120-volt or 240-volt AC outlet is available, they stuck with the Jplugs that are included for now,” said
Kloentrup. It’s possible that portable DC fast-charging products could join the fleet in the future.
Performance Outweighs Price
Arlinghaus and Kloentrup have both heard positive feedback in the year and a half since their first ECR18 Electric excavators arrived.
“Customers are impressed with the overall power of the unit,” said Arlinghaus. “The ease of changing buckets is also a plus.”
He said he’s heard remarks on how smooth, quiet and powerful the machine is.
“Those benefits are particularly noticeable in indoor environments where noise echoes and tight areas are abundant,” he said.
Initial purchase prices for batterypowered machines like the Volvo ECR18 Electric are higher while the technology and supply chain catch up to demand, but maintenance is significantly simpler without an internal combustion engine and fuel costs are eliminated.
“One customer mentioned to me that they do not use the machine to save money — they use it because of zero emission requirements on their job sites … So the costs that come along with those requirements are understood,” Arlinghaus said.
He said Art’s Rental continues to see increased demand for their ECR18 Electric compact excavators, and they expect to see more options like it become available as the technology continues to improve.
Family Values Drive Sustainable Growth
While electric heavy equipment is a big part of the Art’s Rental success story of today, it’s their emphasis on the family feel and their commitment to exceptional service that got them here. No two stores are more than two hours apart, and the brothers visit each location regularly.
“We listen to our employees’ and customers’ input, and we make sure our company aligns with their needs,” said Arlinghaus. “Adding these battery-electric excavators to our rental fleet has allowed us to meet the demands of our customers, no matter what job site they are working on.”
From dusting off showroom shelves and lending a hand in shipping and receiving, all the way up to leading a sales team across multiple locations, he has seen every evolution of the business and plans to keep an eye on the partnerships and products that will keep Art’s Rental on the map for decades to come.
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A Volvo ECR18 Electric compact excavator lifts concrete slabs on an indoor job site.
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Some renters plug in the Volvo ECR18 Electric during breaks to top off the battery, but even those who don’t say they get at least five hours of operation from a fully charged machine.
Aggregate Production and Recycling Section
Excavation System Crushes Aggregate Market Demand
With increased construction activities worldwide, rapid urbanization and an expanding mining sector, the global excavator breaker market is projected to grow significantly to an estimated $3.5 billion by 2032.
As a result, hydraulic breaker technologies in mining and aggregate applications have evolved rapidly to include advancements that are focused on optimizing breaking efficiency, reducing operating costs and minimizing downtime on the job.
To deliver performance and reliability options for this growth trajectory, Toku America Inc. developed its Striker rock breaker system consisting of heavy duty, mid-range and mobile system options. The systems feature a versatile boom that allows the powerful hydraulic breaker to reach into the crusher’s mouth — effectively reducing oversized boulders and clearing any blockages in the hopper, according to Toku.
All systems are custom engineered to meet specific crusher and aggregate material application demands in a wide range of sizes and reach — nominal max horizontal reach ft., max horizontal reach ft. and max vertical reach ft.
Rock Breaker System Models
Heavy Duty Rock Breaker: Essential for permanent rock breaking in demanding environments, these systems provide the safest solution for managing bridging, material build-ups and oversized rocks.
Features include:
• maximizes the hydraulic hammer’s performance potential;
• shock-absorbing pedestal mount improves stability;
• advanced control system ensures safety and reliability while remaining user-friendly;
• constructed from high-strength steel alloys — ensuring durability and resistance to torsion and buckling; and
• durable, heavy-duty hydraulic cylinders enhance productivity over extended periods.
Mid-Range Rock Breaker: Designed to strike an optimal balance between lightweight construction and high capacity. The boom pedestal’s larger footprint enhances stress distribution and strengthens the foundation structures. Generally installed above the opening of a primary crusher.
Features include:
• user-friendly remote controls for smooth and agile operation;
• shock-absorbing pedestal mounting;
• heat-treated conical pins;
• anti-lunge cushioning in the hydraulic system;
• unrestricted visibility from the cabin or the operator stand; and
• easy assembly with safe, quick and straightforward operation.
Mobile Rock Breaker: Compact design ideally integrated into portable crushing plants — attaching directly to the
• fits within transport dimensions;
• crafted with precision from high-quality materials;
• turntable-mounted base;
• heat-treated conical pins;
• low-profile height and width design — efficient use of space; and
• stable and easy to install.
Hydraulic Breaker
Installed at the end of the boom system, Toku’s Striker TNB hydraulic breakers feature a uniquely simple, yet efficient design with only two moving parts — requiring no maintenance, according to the company. Its advanced “accumulator free” technology delivers exceptional impact energy, long life, and low operating costs, according to Toku. Based on the same design philosophy, it also features a complete range of 15 breakers to match a myriad of demanding aggregate application needs.
Features include:
• short, fully enclosed tie rods;
• long-stroke piston: the most efficient design for energy transfer and recoil reduction;
• control valve: “flow through” design reduces hydraulic surge and efficiently controls the breaker operating cycle;
mobile crusher’s structure. By clearing bridged rock and breaking oversized materials in the hopper (without the need to halt operations or reposition equipment), these versatile boom systems can boost productivity by up to 30 percent.
Features include:
• 50/50 piston to tool weight ratio: efficiently transfers the blow energy into the material and reduces recoil;
• dual retainer pins: correct tool alignment and evens tool wear for longer tool and bushing life; and
• cushion chamber: each blow is isolated from the carrier and operator-energy recycled and used for the next blow.
Rock Breaker System Conclusion
Identifying today’s technologies that can help reduce the effects of the constant beating breakers take in the high-psi conditions associated with mines and quarries are essential to the bottom line. Key factors to consider when choosing the right breaker system include the type of crushing plant, the plant’s tonnage capacity and the size and hardness of the materials being processed.
According to Toku America President, Matt Gruden, “Toku’s Striker rock breaker systems boast three models with a wide array of sizes, reaches and capacity configurations. By customizing these system parameters, mine and quarry operations can easily matchup to their unique aggregate demands — optimizing performance, safety and material output.” Toku also has an engineering team available with more than 40 years of experience to provide guidance and technical support in choosing the rock breaker system specific to customers’ needs, according to the company. The company’s service profile also offers hydraulic breaker rebuild options
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TOMRA Launches X-TRACT for X-Ray Sorting of Waste Wood
TOMRA Recycling has launched its latest generation X-TRACT unit.
The new X-TRACT harnesses the power of X-Ray Transmission (XRT) technology to detect and separate wood waste from impurities like inert materials, metals, heavy plastic and glass based on atomic density.
Advanced XRT Technology for Unrivalled Wood Waste Separation
The sorting system is capable of processing up to 33.6 tons of wood chips per hour, depending on material conditions like moisture content and grain size. It delivers speed and accuracy in removing contaminants, thereby producing high purity recycled wood content to meet industrial production standards, according to TOMRA. The unit comes with a 16,000-hour warranty on critical components like the X-Ray source and sensor, demonstrating TOMRA’s confidence in the robustness and longevity of the X-TRACT.
TOMRA’s continuous investment in the global wood segment, combined with the expertise of its skilled in-house engineers and wood processing specialists, has resulted in the latest generation X-TRACT boasting numerous value-add features and capa-
bilities. Many of these are as a direct result of the field-proven and unrivalled success of the X-TRACT in the global mining and metals recycling markets, according to TOMRA.
Innovative features of the new XTRACT include:
• Up to 25 percent reduction in air consumption: X-TRACT now comes with a new standard ejection module which not only delivers greater precision but also reduces the amount of compressed air needed by up to 25 percent, depending on application and infeed material, according to TOMRA. As a result, customers can benefit from significant energy cost savings without compromising throughput rates.
• Sorting accuracy: TOMRA's latest innovation delivers high ejection rates, consistently exceeding 98 percent for metals (excluding foil), 98 percent for inert contaminants and 97 percent for heavy plastics.
This superior performance is the result of robust mechanical hardware, the new standard ejection module, carefully selected XRay components and TOMRA’s core technologies, ensuring consistently high throughput and exceptional sorting results, according to TOMRA.
• Enhanced reliability and stability: Engineered for high sorting accuracy and
minimal downtime, the new X-TRACT delivers long-term sorting stability, improved machine reliability and lower operational costs, according to TOMRA. For improved safety, a dust-resistant design prevents blockages and dust build-up.
The unit’s sensor also comes with a reinforced design that enables the extended component warranty of 16,000 hours. A redesigned catcher hood enables safer and faster maintenance, minimizing disruptions and maximizing uptime.
Achieving Next-Level Purity With GAINnext
While X-TRACT effectively separates contaminants from waste wood, GAINnext — TOMRA’s deep learning-based technology for sorting wood by material type — takes sorting granularity to the next level by identifying objects by their shape, size and visual characteristics, enabling the differentiation between various types of wood or wood composites, according to TOMRA.
TOMRA introduced deep learning sorting technology for waste wood recycling in 2021, initially with a high-throughput application for sorting woodchips by type. Since then, its GAINnext technology, trained by TOMRA’s experts using thousands of photos, has evolved to meet the
market's growing demand for advanced wood sorting solutions. GAINnext now enables a wide range of wood recycling applications, including the precision sorting of different wood types and composites. It can distinguish between nonprocessed wood (Wood A) and processed wood (Wood B) such as OSB, chipboard and coated materials, according to TOMRA. It also can recover high purity MDF for MDF-to-MDF processing. The purity of recycled wood from complex construction and demolition waste also can be enhanced by identifying and removing large objects of up to 15.7 in.
Jose Matas, head of waste emerging segments at TOMRA Recycling, said: “We understand the critical importance of uninterrupted 24/7 operations for our customers, and with the latest advancements in our XTRACT, we are now even better equipped to support the industry. Furthermore, the combination of X-TRACT and GAINnext delivers an unprecedented level of purity, resulting in recycled waste wood of nearvirgin quality and, ultimately, opening new profitable revenue streams for our valued customers.”
For more information, visit tomra.com/waste-metal-recycling/applications/waste-recycling/wood.
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X-TRACT delivers XRT technology for wood waste separation.
TOMRA photo Jose Matas
FROM REDUCTION TO SHAPING
Metso Announces Sixth in Nordberg HPe Crusher Series
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The new Nordberg HP450e offers enhanced performance, higher uptime, wider application coverage, faster and safer serviceability and a series of other improvements, making it the perfect choice for diverse rock processing operations, according to Metso.
Metso announced another expansion of its Nordberg HPe crusher series.
First introduced in 2023, the HPe series quickly established itself in the industry. Now, just two years later, the lineup has grown to six models, covering a wide range of size categories and process stages, from secondary to tertiary and quaternary crushing.
The HPe series builds on Metso’s Nordberg HP cone crusher technology. The market response to the new HPe models highlights a clear industry shift toward higher efficiency, safety and sustainability in crushing operations, according to Metso. To date, more than 200 units have been sold globally and old HP models have been retrofitted with the upgrade kits, enhancing customers’ existing operations with the latest advancements in crushing technology.
“With the latest addition of the Nordberg HPe crusher series, we are able to offer customers the ideal balance of power and efficiency for their specific crushing needs,” said Ilkka Somero, product manager, HP Cones of Metso’s aggregates business area.
“The HP450e, as a mid-range unit, is designed for customers who require reliable, high-capacity crushing without excessive energy consumption. With this unit, we have further improved its application flexibility so that customers get the maximum production and yield of wanted end products.”
Nordberg HP450e Cone Crusher
The latest size class of the series, the new Nordberg HP450e offers enhanced performance, higher uptime, wider application coverage, faster and safer serviceability and a series of other improvements, making it the perfect choice for diverse rock processing operations, according to Metso.
The Nordberg HP450e cone crusher offers several unique benefits including:
• Enhanced performance;
• 10 percent more head motion
• 13 percent more power (in kW and HP)
• 20 percent more force
• Environmentally friendly solution, as backing material is not needed;
• New, more efficient chambers;
• Head spin brake for higher uptime;
• Serviceability improvements; and
• Feed cone lifting tool.
Upgradability Core Philosophy of HPe Series
Metso offers upgrade options for customers with earlier generation HP crushers. Many of the new HPe features can be applied to existing units through upgrades, including no-backing liners that reduce maintenance downtime, a redesigned split nut for improved safety and easier maintenance and a crusher head spin brake that extends liner life. In addition, most spare and wear parts from the HPe series are compatible with HP crushers, providing cost-effective and operational benefits for mixed fleets, according to Metso.
With these six HPe crushers, a wide range of 10 different chamber profiles, simulation software and Metso’s expertise, customers can optimize their operations and achieve their production targets, according to Metso. Designed for versatility, Metso’s HPe crushers can be configured for various applications, from wheel-mounted Nordwheeler setups to modular Nordplant installations and track-mounted Lokotrack units.
The new HP450e will be showcased at bauma at the Metso booth. Metso’s experts welcome the visitors of the show to join the launch event at the Metso booth on Tuesday, April 8, at 4 p.m.
For more information, visit metso.com/portfolio/nordberg-hpeseries/nordberg-hp450e-cone-crusher/.
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Kobelco Introduces SK260DLC-11 Material
Handler, SK260DLC-11 Scrap Loader
Kobelco Construction Machinery USA introduced two new SK260DLC-11 models that are purpose built for the waste and recycling market.
The new SK260DLC-11 material handler and SK260DLC-11 scrap loader offers more standard features, optimal comfort and superior perform ance, according to the company.
Purpose built to meet the demands of the those who require durability, reliability and high performance; the Kobelco material handler and scrap loader models carry on a tradition of quality, according to Kobelco.
Powered by a Yanmar Tier IV engine, both versions of the SK260DLC-11 machine exceeds performance expectations and meet all EPA requirements. The four-cylinder Yanmar engine produces 194 hp at 2,200 rpm and minimizes fuel con sumption at the same time.
The two boom and arm combinations of the SK260DLC-11 provide the power-generating capacities and working ranges to complete the toughest jobs, according to Kobelco.
The hydraulic system is designed with functionality in mind, boasting an eight-spool main control valve, four pumps (two variable displacement axial piston pumps, one extra gear pump and one pilot gear pump) and a boom-to-arm regeneration feature that redirects hydraulic oil and pressure between the boom and arm. Both machines have a 106.5gal. fuel tank and a 115.7-gal. hydraulic oil tank (tank oil level and hydraulic system).
Commitment to Safety, Comfort
A heavy-duty level II overhead FOPS guard is stan dard and can be tilted open for easy cleaning of the top window. In addition, rear swing flashers and rear work lights, a KOBELCO USA exclusive, are integrated into the counterweight for added safety and visibility on busy job sites. Seven LED lights also are standard to provide addi tional visibility in low light conditions. A standard 270-degree view three-camera sys tem provides optimal visibility for the oper ator.
The cab interference prevention sdystem is another standard safety feature that pre vents the arm from contacting the body or cab of the machine, using multiple sensors to create an invisible barrier that neither the arm nor tool can cross.
Multiple air conditioning and heater vents are directed toward the operator to maximize comfort, and the jog dial integrates multiple functions into a single user interface with the large 10in. color monitor. This menu screen facilitates reading of important information including work mode, maintenance intervals and fuel consumption.
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The new SK260DLC-11 material handler features a bent boom and a two-pin linkage-type arm, allowing for both precise movement control and powerful lifting.
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The new SK260DLC-11 scrap loader utilizes a straight boom and 1-pin droop nose arm that has a unique shape useful for smooth cargo vessel loading and unloading.
Using a hydraulic elevator cab that reaches a maximum lift height of 19 ft., 4 in., the operator has ultimate visibility. Other features include a tilting left console for easy entry and exit, adjustable pilot controls, a FM/AM/AUX/Bluetooth radio, smartphone holder, USB charger and a 12v power outlet. For more information, visit www.KOBELCO-USA.com.
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Memphis, Tenn., Project...
Decades of Planning Leads to Nearly $70M Widening of Summer Avenue
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) began its nearly $70 million widening project on Summer Avenue in Memphis on June 9, 2025, after more than 25 years of planning.
The effort is aimed at improving traffic flow and enhancing safety for all users of the busy and vital transportation corridor east of the city’s downtown.
As a result, traffic on the roadway is now reduced to one lane in each direction with a turn lane for construction personnel. The project also has brought temporary lane closures, traffic shifts and weekend intersection closures.
“Anything to improve the roads in Memphis, I’m all for it,” said Memphis resident Keith Proctor in an interview with WATN-TV. “Raise my taxes if you got to, I just want better roads.”
TDOT said the project will stretch nearly 2 mi. from near Interstate 40 northeast to a point east of Sycamore View Road.
“Anytime we’re looking at widening a stretch of road, it’s economic community growth,” said TDOT Regional Communications Officer Nichole Lawrence. “Safety measures are also a big factor of what we look at when we’re looking to widen a road.”
The expansion of Summer Avenue will add an extra lane in each direction to transform it into three lanes each way with a turning lane. Crews also will replace two bridges over the Wolf River and Fletcher Creek, which are currently seismically deficient, and construct bike lanes and sidewalks to improve access for pedestrians and cyclists.
“I believe that [work at the] Fletcher Creek area is what you’ll see first, so there’s lots of clearing [and] there’s lots of utility work that goes along with this project as well,” Lawrence said in speaking with the Memphis ABC affiliate.
“The better the roads, the more tourism, the more money for Memphis,” said Proctor.
With construction happening day and night, TDOT is urging drivers to stay alert.
“We need to make sure that you are lowering your speed, you’re paying attention and just really making sure that you are doing your part as the driver and … owning that responsibility while you’re driving through our work zones,” Lawrence said.
The 1.8-mi.-long road improvement work along Summer Avenue/Tennessee Highway 1/U.S. Highway 70 was awarded to Bell & Associates in Collegedale, Tenn. for $69.4 million, according to TDOT.
The project was identified for funding in the state agency’s 10-Year Project Plan and will be paid for through Tennessee’s Transportation Modernization Act.
When completed, Summer Avenue’s six 11-ft.-wide travel lanes, 12-ft.-wide center two-way left turn lane, and two 4ft.-wide bike lanes with a 3-ft. buffer, along with new curb and gutter in both directions, will all fit within 116 ft. of the right-of-way, TDOT noted on its online project page.
The roadway’s pavement will be milled and overlaid from
White Station Road to the beginning of the project near the I-40 ramp so as to re-stripe Summer Avenue to carry the proposed bike lane to White Station Road.
In addition, the bridge over Wolf River will include a 12ft.-wide multi-use path to coincide with improvements to be constructed as part of the Wolf River Greenway.
Other upgrades along Summer Avenue will include dual left turn lanes at the intersection of Bartlett Road and the intersection of Sycamore View Road. Roadway lighting also is proposed along the route and new signals will be installed along Summer at its intersections with White Station Road, Bartlett Road/Shelby Oaks Drive and Sycamore View Road.
The project is expected to be completed by June 30, 2028.
Very Long, Winding Road to Start of Construction
The idea to expand Summer Avenue has been around for nearly 40 years as TDOT first identified the need to widen it from I-40 to Elmore Road as part of the Accelerated Primary Highway Plan that accompanied the gasoline tax increase passed by Tennessee’s 94th General Assembly in 1986.
What followed was a long and drawn out path that finally ended June 8, 2025, with the beginning of construction on Summer Avenue.
Background data on the project in the 1980s indicated an insufficient level of service for the roadway, which led to the creation and approval of a TDOT Advanced Planning Report for the street in 1997 that addressed its needed improvements. Survey and design began immediately, followed by an environmental assessment (EA) in 1998.
Based on the EA, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approved a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) in May 1999, the authorization to proceed to the ROW phase three months later, and the beginning of ROW acquisition in early 2000.
TDOT also identified the Summer Avenue project as a candidate for the agency’s Expedited Project Delivery (EPD) program, aimed at finding and recommending improvement options that are feasible, cost effective and provide improved safety and mobility.
However, in 2014, TDOT placed the project on hold to conduct an EPD review, a process that lasted two years. For construction purposes, the street expansion project was separated into two sections: from I-40 to one-tenth of a mile north of Sycamore View Road, and a second one from there to a tenth of a mile north of Elmore Road. The EPD review addressed both sections of the project.
A reevaluation of the EA/FONSI with a focus on the section of Summer Avenue from I-40 (east of Macon Road) to north of Sycamore View Road was approved by FHWA in July 2021. A second reevaluation was performed and approved in May 2022.
While the first segment of the project is now under way, the second portion of the overall construction is slated to get under way between 2026 and 2030, according to TDOT.
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Road-Building Equipment News... Fayat Group Announces Buyout of Mecalac Group Is Now Complete
Fayat Group has acquired a 100 percent stake in the Mecalac Group.
The Mecalac Group has joined Fayat Road Equipment division, a world leader in road-building equipment, and will strengthen this division’s offerings, particularly for urban projects, by providing innovative and sustainable solutions worldwide. The division now has 29 production sites in Europe, Asia and the Americas.
Fayat Group has acquired a 100 percent stake in the Mecalac Group, which offers a wide range of compact and construction equipment for urban work sites: excavators, loaders, dumpers and backhoe loaders, with production units in France, Germany, the U.K. and Turkey.
Fayat Group — a family business with many years of experience in the civil works construction equip-
ment sector — can offer the Mecalac Group the support it needs to remain a stable and reliable partner for its clients worldwide now and in the long term.
Within the group, Mecalac will retain its autonomy, like the division’s other brands, offering its clients technological solutions marketed under the Mecalac brand. Mecalac will collaborate with other Fayat Group entities to develop technologies of the future and its distribution network, so that it can keep offering clients the best solutions and enable them to meet tomorrow’s challenges.
“Mecalac will play a strategic role in our group and we are committed to ensuring the development of its product range.
Jean-Claude Fayat Fayat Group
“This acquisition is a fantastic opportunity for Fayat Group and its customers. Mecalac is a highly recognized brand and an innovative player in the urban construction equipment market,” said Jean-Claude Fayat, president of Fayat Group. “Mecalac will play a strategic role in our group and we are committed to ensuring the development of its product range. We will be using its expertise and technologies to complement our existing ranges, so as to keep developing equipment that meets our clients’ specific needs, particularly on urban work sites.”
For more information, visit fayat.com/en
Herc Holdings Completes Its Acquisition of H&E Equipment Services Inc.
“The acquisition of H&E accelerates Herc’s proven strategy and strengthens our position as a premier rental company in North America.”
Herc Holdings Inc. announced that it has completed its acquisition of H&E Equipment Services Inc.
“The acquisition of H&E accelerates Herc’s proven strategy and strengthens our position as a premier rental company in North America,” said Larry Silber, Herc Rentals’ president and CEO. “The addition of H&E’s network and capabilities provides Herc with a leading presence in 11 of the top 20 rental regions, a larger fleet that provides our customers with a range of specialty and general rental products and a talented team who shares our focus on excellence in customer service and safety. We are excited to realize the substantial upside ahead for industry leading growth and superior value creation.”
Under the terms of the merger agreement, Herc Rentals acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of H&E’s common stock for, on a per share basis, $78.75 in cash and 0.1287 shares of Herc Rentals common stock. With the completion of the transaction, shares of H&E common stock have ceased trading and will no longer be listed on the NASDAQ.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Marks 250 Years of Service
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is highlighting 250 years of service to the nation by celebrating its birthday throughout 2025.
USACE was established on June 16, 1775, when the Continental Congress authorized the first chief engineer to oversee the construction of fortifications and other military infrastructure.
Over the centuries, USACE has been at the forefront of engineering excellence, responding to the nation’s most complex challenges with expertise and dedication.
From constructing fortifications during the Revolutionary War to building the infrastructure that saw America grow as a military and economic powerhouse, USACE’s mission has always been clear: deliver engineering solutions for the nation’s toughest challenges.
For the past 250 years, as the nation expanded, USACE’s
missions expanded as well to meet the needs of the country. Flood risk mitigation, navigation, water supply, environmental restoration, providing facilities for the nation’s warfighters and emergency response were all areas added to USACE’s responsibilities.
Today, USACE continues to be the nation’s leader in engineering, environmental and water resources management.
USACE is responsible for:
• Operating and maintaining more than 700 dams and reservoirs, which provide flood control, water supply and hydroelectric power to millions of Americans;
• Maintaining more than 12,000 miles of inland waterways, which facilitate the transportation of goods and commerce;
• Managing more than 150 million acres of public lands, which provide habitat for wildlife and recreational opportu-
nities for the public;
• Providing emergency response and recovery support to communities affected by natural disasters; and
• Conducting research and development to help solve the nation’s most challenging problems in civil and military engineering, geospatial sciences, water resources and environmental sciences for the Army, Department of Defense, civilian agencies and the nation’s public good.
“For 250 years, the Corps of Engineers has been working to safely deliver quality projects on schedule and within budget,” said Lt. Gen. William H. “Butch” Graham, 56th chief of engineers and commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. “I am proud to be a part of this elite organization and I’m extremely proud of the 40,000 committed USACE teammates who wake up every day to solve some of the nation’s toughest challenges.”
Covering the wall facing their workstations is a wall-to-wall digital map displaying data for the entirety of TVA’s Tennessee River system that includes 49 dams spanning the 41,000-sq.-mi. watershed that encompasses five states from southwestern Virginia to western Kentucky where the Tennessee River meets the Ohio River.
The system of tributary dams, Everett said, operates like a tree in which its main trunk, the Tennessee River, branches upstream into dozens of watersheds, including the French Broad, as well as hundreds of smaller streams and creeks.
During Helene, TVA engineers conducted real-time simulations to predict runoff and manage water releases, keeping a close watch on the tributary dams taking the brunt of the storm. Among them were Douglas Dam on the French Broad near Dandridge, Tenn., and the Nolichucky Dam due south of Greeneville, Tenn., both of which experienced record floods during Helene.
Douglas Lake did not reach its capacity, but during Helene on the evening of Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, the TVA issued a “condition red” precautionary public warning that the Nolichucky Dam could fail. Flood water spilled over the dam’s top and eroded its abutments — the earthen material on the edges of the structure.
The TVA issued the warning out of an abundance of caution given the unprecedented magnitude of the storm and the massive volume of floodwater it unleashed, marking the first time in the agency’s history that such a warning was released.
Thankfully, the TVA’s flood control system in East Tennessee performed exactly as intended, according to Everett. Without the capacity to capture flood water in Douglas Lake, it is likely many cities and towns would have faced costly flooding.
“Before TVA was here, floods that would have run rampant through communities like Elizabethton, Chattanooga, Knoxville, Lenoir City [in Tennessee and] Florence [and] Muscle Shoals [in Alabama] were buffered against Helene, which is remarkable given the size of the storm,” he said.
TVA modeling allowed Everett’s team to estimate that flood control efforts prevented roughly $400 million in damage to communities downstream. About 90 percent of those avoided losses were in Knoxville and Chattanooga, two of the region’s most floodprone cities on the Tennessee River.
He said, however, that TVA’s damage estimates only account for potential structural loss and do not capture the full scope of a flood’s impact, including potential lives lost. Despite the benefits of the agency’s flood control operations, they could not prevent severe flooding in portions of east
Tennessee, such as Erwin and western North Carolina where intense rainfall fell beyond the reach of TVA’s dam and reservoir system.
Costly Dam Projects May Be Hard Sell in Future
Everett and his TVA team are part of a workforce of 7,500 employees who provide power to 7 million people across seven states and oversee river management infrastructure that generates more than $12 billion in annual revenue on the 652-mi. river system.
However, dams are costly to construct and difficult to maintain. Altering a river’s natural flow can have significant environmental consequences. Managing a system as complex as what the TVA oversees is no easy task.
CPP noted that since government agencies now face mounting pressure to downsize operations rather than expand them, it is not likely that western North Carolina will see big — or even small — TVA-style floodcontrol system anytime soon.
The sprawling TVA system, built during one of the most ambitious dam-building campaigns in United States history, is considered complete. No plans exist to build additional dams on tributaries of the French Broad, Everett said.
Instead, the TVA is doing things within its current mandate, such as refining forecasting tools, improving flood response, stewarding shorelines and promoting stream biodiversity.
Meanwhile, Nicolas Zegre, a forest hydrologist of West Virginia University (WVU), warns that flooding in Southern Appalachia is becoming a growing crisis as climate change increases the frequency of extreme rain events, such as Helene and February 2024’s floods in eastern Kentucky.
Catastrophic flooding in southern West Virginia in 2016 was partially mitigated by the USACE’s Summersville Dam on the Gauley River, which prevented severe flooding in Charleston, Zegre said.
But the devastation in eastern Kentucky in 2025 and North Carolina in 2024 are a stark picture of the problem that dams alone cannot solve, such as averting flooding and landslides in communities at the headwater level in small coves and along creeks that seldom flow.
Dams, while valuable, Zegre said, are not a silver bullet.
“Dams have a lifespan — maybe 50 years,” he said. “They serve a purpose, but they aren’t the ultimate solution.”
In Appalachia, communities are scattered across remote valleys and steep terrain.
“You can’t put a dam in every holler,” Zegre said. “When we’re talking about pro-
tecting people and property, we have to think beyond hardened infrastructure.”
There Are Potential Options
One of the watersheds hardest-hit by Helene in the western part of North Carolina was the Swannanoa River in Buncombe County, the scene of widespread devastation.
Efforts to manage floodwaters along the river have been a topic of ongoing discussion over many years, but high costs consistently hinder progress.
The USACE released a report in August 2017 analyzing potential solutions for the flooding problems in the watershed. Known as a Section 205 study, the 1948 Flood Control Act authorizes the agency to study, design and construct small flood control projects in partnership with state and local governments.
The feasibility study made in partnership with the City of Asheville recommended flood risk management alternatives for the Swannanoa River in response to damages from two tropical storm systems in 2004 resulting in $54 million in damages to public facilities.
Among the alternatives studied was a dry dam on the Swannanoa at the campus of Warren Wilson College, 7 mi. east of downtown Asheville. Dry dams are designed to temporarily hold and control floodwaters to reduce downstream flooding.
Various designs were considered and an analysis suggested the dam could significantly reduce the flood risk. But, Michael Davis, a USACE public affairs specialist, told CPP that higher than expected projected costs were beyond the program’s funding limits.
Another project considered were improvements to the Lake Craig Dam. The report examined the possibility of upgrading that structure and rehabilitating its spillway to better match the normal flow of the river.
According to the report, USACE engineers said a large storm event would likely cause the structure to breach. The proposed modifications to the dam, though, also exceeded funding limits due to costs associated with the project.
The final recommended plan included a channel modification project in Biltmore Village along the Swannanoa, 2 mi. south of downtown Asheville, Davis said. Once again, due to budgetary challenges and decreased revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic, city officials ended up terminating the effort.
He added that the potential exists for a new feasibility study to address flood risks on the French Broad River. In an email to CPP, Davis explained that for a study to move forward it would require funding from
Congress and a non-federal sponsor, such as a state or local government, to share the project’s cost.
Removal of One Dam Likely Averts Disaster
Still, some costly flood mitigation projects, including dam removals, are moving forward across the mountain region.
In June 2024, three months before Helene cut its destructive path through the Tarheel State, McCombs of American Rivers and Watauga River Keeper Andy Hill watched as a Caterpillar excavator dug its mechanical thumb into the 100-year-old Shull’s Mill Dam near the site of a former lumber town on the Watauga River.
Located 7 mi. from Boone, this marked the beginning of a roughly two-week process to demolish the dam and restore the river’s natural flow.
According to Hill, taking out the centuryold Shull’s Mill Dam was done just in time as it would likely have failed during Helene.
“When a dam is removed, the river can flow naturally, allowing floodwaters to disperse their energy and velocity more gradually,” he said. “We’re learning from these kinds of devastating hurricanes. There are things we can do to set ourselves up to be more resilient in the future.”
The Shull’s Mill Dam project was part of an expansive effort to remove obsolete and aging dams throughout the United States. The old structure was one of roughly 27,000 dams throughout the state — many of which, McCombs said, are no longer serving a useful purpose.
And American Rivers is not acting alone, although it is a leader in the movement to remove dams and hopes to raze 30,000 nationwide by 2050.
The U.S. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 included $75 million to remove high-hazard dams in which a failure could cause loss of life.
The removal of aging dams is just a singular component of a much larger reckoning for flood-prone communities in southern Appalachia and throughout the nation. Communities also must consider where to rebuild homes and infrastructure, how to best steward streambanks and which policies to select, such as zoning rules and construction standards.
Building more flood-resilient cities and towns, however, requires collaboration between community advocates, federal funding, state agencies and local governments, each with their own incentives, priorities, timelines and constraints.
A significant hurdle to confront future flood waters is finding common ground among them to minimize future costs and to protect lives.
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Growing Nashville Airport Requires New Interchange
TDOT had to delay the roadway’s opening until mid-July 2025, due to complications in getting overhead signs put up at the interchange, the television station added.
However, a key milestone was reached early on June 9, 2025, when TDOT began shifting traffic onto a new Donelson Pike/Tenn. 255 diverging diamond interchange (DDI) over I-40. The move resulted in permanent and temporary lane and ramp closures near the airport.
MasTec Civil, a Florida contractor with a regional office in Nashville, redirected traffic onto the new Donelson Pike interchange in three phases. TDOT officials expected the work to last until the early morning hours of June 10.
Under the supervision of TDOT, MasTec Civil is applying the final touches to the work and make sure the interchange is 100 percent safe.
The construction has involved relocating the interchange and transforming the exit into a DDI, which is a unique crisscross roadway pattern that allows two directions of traffic to temporarily cross to opposite sides of the road in order for motorists to drive over the overpass before crossing back and resuming the original travel pattern.
The new DDI also will use concrete dividers, stop bars, traffic signals and extensive signage to guide vehicles through the interchange
For those who have never seen a DDI, the transportation agency acknowledged that the configuration looks a bit complicated at first glance, but added that once people get used to it, it will flow a lot smoother than the current interchange, according to WKRN-TV.
The interchange will provide two lanes in each direction on Donelson Pike. Ramps from Donelson Pike to I-40 will diverge from the through lanes, while ramps from I-40 to Donelson Pike will merge as well. Two signalized intersections have been installed at either end of the overpass to control those movements.
TDOT had to delay the roadway’s opening until mid-July 2025, due to complications in getting overhead signs put up at the interchange, the Nashville television station added. The signage is a crucial piece of the project, and the agency noted that it will be worth the wait to ensure everyone is safe.
Tenn. 6/U.S. 31/Franklin Pike on the south of the city to Tenn. 24/U.S. 70/Lebanon Pike just north of BNA. The corridor also stretches east to west as Harding Place and north to south as Donelson Pike, connecting I-65, I-24 and I-40.
“When it comes to safety at TDOT, that’s our [top] priority. That’s something we’re not going to compromise with,” said Erin Ziegler, a TDOT regional communications director. “So, if that means delaying a project a little bit longer, we’re going to do that.”
Once TDOT does open the interchange, the construction around that area will still not be completed. Final paving, coating and joint repairs will need to be done late summer 2025, which are likely to cause temporary lane closures.
In addition, Donelson Pike has been relocated to the east of its previous footprint to accommodate the new interchange.
AirportÊs Growth Spurs Need for New Interchange
Donelson Pike/Tenn. 255 is an urban principal artery in Nashville-Davidson County that runs east and north from
The old I-40 interchange with Donelson Pike used a trumpet design with restricted turning movements and can no longer accommodate the current and future traffic demands of Donelson Pike and the expanding airport, TDOT noted.
The interchange at I-40 and Donelson Pike was originally built to provide access to a new airport terminal in the 1980s. Since then, BNA has been a major contributor to the rapid growth of the area, creating high volumes of both cargo- and traveler-related traffic. Future developments, including the expansion of the airport, are expected to increase traffic volumes.
Reconstruction of the interchange will increase capacity, correct geometric deficiencies and improve its overall operation by providing efficient access to the airport, I-40, and other nearby businesses, according to TDOT.
The state agency is repurposing the old Donelson Pike over I-40 interchange to primarily provide ramp access to expanded facilities at the airport. Construction of BNA property by Metro Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) has occurred simultaneously with the TDOT project.
The entire I-40/Donelson Pike interchange reconstruction first began in 2022 and Zeigler said that TDOT expects the work to be completed in 2027.
PIRTEK Kicks Off 2025 With Q1 Growth, Market Expansion
PIRTEK USA kicked off 2025 with momentum, adding 20 new territories and opening 10 locations in the first quarter.
This early-year growth includes the brand’s expansion into Kansas and Delaware, strengthening PIRTEK’s coastto-coast coverage and presence in untapped markets.
Of the 20 new territories signed in Q1, 16 were awarded to new franchisees entering the system, while four represented expansions by existing owners capitalizing on PIRTEK’s proven model.
Meanwhile, the 10 new locations opened, included six launched by first-time franchisees and four by current owners expanding their operations.
“We’re seeing continued strong interest from entrepreneurs across the country who recognize the value and staying power of the PIRTEK model,” said John Dobelbower, vice president of franchise development, PIRTEK USA. “The combination of essential service, high demand and operational support makes this a compelling opportunity, whether you’re new to franchising or looking to grow an existing business portfolio.”
Among the expanding owners is John Baker, owner of PIRTEK Waco in Waco,
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Tyler-Longview, Texas, with plans to open that location in Q4 of this year.
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PIRTEK onboards potential franchisees who prioritize customer service and welcome driven individuals from all industries, regardless of technical experience. The initial investment ranges from $216,400 to $619,300. Franchisees can expect extensive in-person and online training, ongoing support and exclusive territories.
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Work included 54in. diameter drilled shafts; columns were formed and poured; existing caps were extended and poured; and crews were pouring the bridge deck extensions as of early April.
According to David Moore, NCDOT district engineer, keeping the community informed is critical.
“We often get questions about the project due to frustrations related to the construction process. We try to address each question in a way that helps the public understand how the final design will affect and benefit them.”
Lane closures have been common, but U.S. 401 hasn’t closed for any length of time to cause major delays. Project phasing helps reduce the impacts to the traveling public during commuting times.
Conti Civil LLC of Edison, N.J., serves as contractor on the project, which has its fair share of challenges.
“This area is notorious for a lot of subsurface rock,” said Moore. “Crews spend a lot of time removing this rock by blasting and other manual methods in areas where blasting is not able to be done. This has affected grading operations, drainage work and noise wall installations.”
Workers are focused on completing Phase I, which involves building and connecting the newly realigned Ligon Mill Road to U.S. 401 just north of its original location. The widening of the bridges over the Neuse River also is under construction.
“The existing bridge structures are being widened to provide additional 12-foot lanes and 10-foot multi-use walkways,” said Moore. “This had to begin in the river by constructing causeways that would provide a dry area to begin the substructure work.
Work included 54-in.-diameter drilled shafts; columns were formed and poured; existing caps were extended and poured; and crews were pouring the bridge deck extensions as of early April.
Transforming Perry Creek Road at U.S. 401 into a reduced conflict intersection also takes time and patience.
“This intersection will function as a superstreet type design, which reduces the left turn conflicts that are typically encountered at a more traditional intersection,” he said. “This design will only allow right turn movements from Perry Creek Road and will allow traffic to free flow on the main U.S. 401 corridor when traffic volumes are lighter but will also be signalized for times when traffic is heavy and is backing up on Perry Creek and at the U-turn locations north and south of the intersection.”
Reconfiguring the existing Mitchell Mill Road intersection with U.S. 401 as a continuous-flow intersection will benefit motorists as well.
“This intersection reconfiguration will separate the southbound 401 left turn movements from the through movement prior to the intersection,” he said. “This will allow the left turn movement to function concurrently with the free flow of both northbound and southbound 401.”
Much of the finished work includes the drainage and wet utilities in preparation for the tie-in of the realigned Ligon Mill Road and widening of northbound and southbound U.S. 401.
“Our biggest drainage opportunity for this project was a dual 78-inch pipe operation that began with a directional boring operation under the intersection of U.S. 401 and Ligon Mill Road,” said Moore. “The boring was a requirement of the contract to prevent major roadway shutdowns and to reduce impacts on traffic.
“Once the boring operation was completed, the remaining sections of the 78-inch pipes were installed using trenching and shoring operations to excavate for the pipe placement. Once operational, this dual 78-inch system will be used to
Work on the $45.3 million project began in 2023.
relocate a stream that eventually feeds into the
The total amount of dirt being moved on the project is approximately 94,000 cu. yds.
Equipment on the job includes Cat 325 and Volvo 245 excavators; a Cat 304 mini-excavator; Cat 950 and John Deere 93 front-end loaders; two John Deere 333 skid steers; and a Link-Belt 238 crane.
Main construction items remaining include the tie-in of the new Ligon Mill Road alignment; completion of the widening on northbound and southbound U.S. 401; completion of the new Mitchell Mill alignment; and completion of noise walls along U.S. 401.
Moore said as each day passes, it’s satisfying to witness the changing landscape.
“During the life of any project, there are many questions and complaints about construction and the actual need for improvements,” he said. “Once construction is complete, we often hear from some that have complained during the construction phase that they are very happy with the results. The positive follow-up from the public is really appreciated.”
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Construction crews in Wake County, N.C., are upgrading the intersection of U.S. 401 at Ligon Mill Road and Mitchell Mill Road in Raleigh.
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WANTED (WA): CATERPILLAR 420E BACKHOE LOADER. INTERESTED IN PURCHASING THE FOLLOWING CATERPILLAR BACKHOE MODELS: CAT MODELS: 416C, 416D, 416E, 420D, 420E, 420F ST, 420F, 420F IT, 420F2, 420F2 IT. ALSOLOOKING FOR CASE BACKHOE MODELS: CASE MODELS: 580M, 580SM, 580N, 580SN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS ON THEIR CONDITION, OPERATING HOURS & PRICING.
WANTED (US): JOHN DEERE CRAWLER DOZER, MODEL 550K LGP. NEED BULLDOZER, 550K LGP JOHN DEERE 2020 – 2023, ENC. CAB 24 INCHES WITH WINCH, UNDER 700 HOURS METER AND FRAME.
WANTED (WORLDWIDE) CATERPILLAR CRAWLER DOZER, MODEL D11 / D11T CD. GOOD WORKING CONDITION.
EMAIL: HYESUNG_KIM@NAVER.COM; PHONE: 822-425-6601
WANTED (US): TAKEUCHI SKID STEER LOADERS, ALL MODELS. TL150, MUSTANG MTL 25TH, GEHL CTL80 TURBO 2 OR CYCLONE AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY AND ACCESSORIES, PLUMBING FROM FILTER AND EXTERNAL SPINNER.
\WANTED (US): CUMMINS GENERATORS, ALL MODELS. LARGE PORTABLE OR STATIONARY GENERATORS IN ANY CONDITION — CAT, CUMMINS, DETROIT, MTU, PERKINS, VOLVO (DIESEL OR NATURAL GAS) CAN REMOVE IF NEEDED.
EMAIL: MICHSURPLUS@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 201-679-6437
WANTED (WORLDWIDE): KOMATSU WHEEL LOADERS, MODELS WA 600-3 AND WA 600-6 2014 OR UP MODELS. EMAIL: IUKANDCO@YAHOO.COM; PHONE: +923331234598
WANTED (PA): CAT OR CASE BACKHOE LOADERS, ANY CONDITION. EMAIL: DEALER.SALES11@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 717-621-3470
WANTED (US): HATZ ENGINE - E71 HATZ DIESEL ENGINE, RUNNING OR PARTS EMAIL: AILEENLOZZI@ME.COM; PHONE: 717-806-8969
WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR MOTOR GRADERS, MODEL 12G,14G,140G,140H ETC. RUNNING OR NON RUNNING UNITS.
EMAIL: IUKANDCO@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +92-333-1234598
WANTED (WORLDWIDE): VOLVO WHEEL LOADERS - LOOKING TO BUY VOLVO L320 , L330 OR L350F, YEAR ABOVE 2013. MUST BE RUNNER/NONRUNNER. EMAIL: ALADNANENT@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923445757577
WANTED (US): MISCELLANEOUS CATERPILLAR ATTACHMENTS. LOOKING FOR RELIABLE IT COUPLER ATTACHMENTS & JOHN DEERE 644K FORKS (JRB COUPLER) TO ENHANCE OUR CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS. ITEMS REQUIRED TO BE IN GOOD, WELL-MAINTAINED CONDITION. PREFERRED ATTACHMENTS ARE SIDE DUMP BUCKETS (LEFT AND RIGHT), BROOM ATTACHMENT, EXTENDABLE BOOM ATTACHMENT FORKS. PHONE: 484-781-2958 EMAIL: JWALSH@JAMESTOHARAINC.COM
WANTED (WORLDWIDE): DRESSER 125E CRAWLER DOZERS - LOOKING FOR A COMPLETE BOSCH VA PUMP OR HEAD AND ROTOR. EMAIL: CRAIGBERENS944@GMAIL.COM
WANTED (FL): COTTRELL TRAILERS, ALL MODELS. EMAIL: WILFREORLANDO@GMAIL.COM
WANTED (US): JOHN DEERE BROOMS / SWEEPERS, ALL MODELS. MID-SIZED JOHN DEERE OR HYUNDAI EXCAVATOR PLUMBED AND WITH CONCRETE PULVERIZER. EMAIL: NEWYORKCWS@YAHOO.COM; PHONE: 973-956-8854
WANTED (PA): NEW HOLLAND ATTACHMENTS - 7614 LOADER ATTACHMENT FOR NH TRACTOR.
WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 140G MOTOR GRADERS - NEED TO BUY CAT MOTOR GRADER 140G/H, 14G,14M. ALSO LOOKING FOR A KOMATSU WHEEL LOADER WA-600 AND WA-900. EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM
WANTED (US): CLARK M371 SKID STEER LOADER EMAIL:ANDYGRANGER30@GMAIL.COM
Dobbs Equipment
www.dobbsequipment.com
Dothan, AL
334/794-8691
Troy, AL
334/566-4181
Riverview, FL (HQ)
813/620-1000
Miami, FL
305/592-5740
West Palm Beach, FL
561/848-6618
Orlando, FL
407/299-1212
Fort Myers, FL
239/334-3627
Lutz, FL
813/995-0841
Daytona, FL
407/299-1212
Riverview, FL
813/621-4902
Pompano Beach, FL 954/977-9541
Sarasota, FL
941/960-2004 Melbourne, FL 321-234-3344
Adairsville, GA
770/773-9857
Albany, GA
229/888-1212
Atlanta, GA
404/691-9445
Braselton, GA
770/965-1889
Brunswick, GA 912/264-6161
Columbus, GA
706/687-3344
Grovetown, GA
706/855-5440
Macon, GA
478/788-1586
Savannah, GA
912/964-7370
Valdosta, GA
229/474-6680
Andrews, SC
843/983-7337
Aynor, SC 843/358-5688
Ladson, SC
843/572-0400
Simpsonville, SC
864/963-5835
Walterboro, SC
843/539-1420
West Columbia, SC 803/794-9340
JohnDeere.com/ADTs
ALEX LYON & SON AUCTIONEERS
www.lyonauction.com
315-633-2944
• Queretaro, MX
Thurs., June 26, 2025
For: Construction Equipment & more
• Timed Online
June 28 – July 12, 2025
For: Late Model Rental Fleet Construction & Utility Equipment & more
• Canastota, NY
Fri., July 11, 2025
For: Late Model Rental Fleet Construction & Utility Equipment & more
RITCHIE BROS. AUCTIONEERS
www.rbauction.com
402-421-3631
• US Ag Equipment Event
June 25, 2025
• NE Regional Event
June 25 - 26, 2025
• Los Angeles, CA
June 26 - 27, 2025
• Great Lake Regional Event
June 26 - 27, 2025
• Southeast Regional Event
July 9 - 10, 2025
ABSOLUTE AUCTION & REALTY, INC.
www.AARauctions.com
800-243-0061
• Online
Ends June 26, 2025
For: Village of Florida
Surplus Vehicle & Equipment
Auction
• Online
Ends June 26, 2025
For: Dana Distributors
Surplus Vehicle Auction
• Online
Auctions are subject to change, please check Auctioneers websites for details Coming Auctions
To view information on upcoming auctions visit our Auction Calendar at www.constructionequipmentguide.com
WOLFE INDUSTRIAL AUCTIONS, INC. www.wolfeauctions.com 800-443-9580
• Online
June 21 – July 1, 2025
For: Southern PA Online Timed Auction
YODER & FREY HEAVY EQUIPMENT AUCTIONS
www.yoderandfrey.com 419-865-3990
• Houston, TX June 24 – 25, 2025
For: Heavy Equipment Auction
NED’s Expansion Continues With Florida, Texas Facilities
NED from page 12
“Nobody works harder for this company than Jesse Beasley, the president of National Equipment Dealers,” he said. “This guy takes incredible care of the suppliers and our teams every day, and we would not be as successful without him. In addition, Wes Hester, the general manager of NED in Georgia, was responsible for helping bring this team together, including Drasien Carey as vice president of sales and Craig Chaffin as vice president of service. Together, the leadership team running the state of Georgia for NED are doing a wonderful job. We’re excited to give them a real facility in which to operate this business and grow.”
Upcoming Facility Expansions
Up next is another substantial 12,000-sq.-ft. sales and service facility that will open in Apopka, Fla., just outside of Orlando this month.
After that, the Taylor family plans to open new locations (after light renovations of recently purchased facilities) in Ft. Myers, Fla., and Willis, Texas. Later this year, the company will be opening two new locations in brand new 16,000-sq.-ft. facilities in Caddo Mills and Krugerville, Texas, on the northeast and northwest sides of Dallas-Fort-Worth, respectively. Finally, the company also is breaking ground on new facilities in Austin, Texas, and Jefferson, Ga., on the northeast side of Atlanta. In total, NED will add six entirely new locations and renovate an additional two within a year’s time.
As NED continues to experience tremendous growth, Taylor and Kavanaugh hope to continue to instill the family culture and values that have helped to make J.J. Taylor Companies successful for three generations. CEG
(All photos courtesy of National Equipment Dealers.)
(L-R): Mike Ross, Hyundai Construction Equipment NA; Robin Pett, Bell Equipment, North America; Wesley Hester, general manager of Georgia; Zack Kavanaugh, CEO of National Equipment Dealers; Jesse Beasley, president and COO of National Equipment Dealers; and John Arias and Charles Akridge, both of the city of Bloomingdale, Ga., at the ceremonial groundbreaking in near Savannah, Ga.
Looking over some of the Komatsu dozers about to be auctioned are Chad Ward (L) and Lloyd Brooks of Chad Ward Inc., Falkville, Ala.
This late-model, very low-hour Caterpillar 725 rolled off the ramp at a gavel price of $335,000.
(L-R): Randy Davison, Satillo Forest Services, Hortence, Ga.; Speedy Tostensen, Coastal Land Developers, Brunswick, Ga.; and Chris Foxworth, Foxworth Land & Demo, Brunswick, Ga., were looking for dozers, excavators and loaders.
Early morning on day two (construction equipment day) started off with a quality selection of wheel loaders rolling onto the ramp.
J.M. Wood Holds Summer Sale in Montgomery, Ala.
Guys that have been buying and selling at the J.M. Wood sales for many years (L-R) include Brad Smith, Smith Equipment, Holly Springs, Miss., and Bill and Will Woods of Woods Equipment, Nashville, Tenn.
J.M. Wood Auction Company held its 52nd annual summer auction June 10-12, 2025, at its Montgomery, Ala., headquarters. The auction brought a strong presence of onsite buyers from all over the United States as well as online buyers from across the globe.
In total, more than 3,500 registered bidders participated, contributing to more than $60,000,000 in sales.
Featured sellers included Alabama Power Company, Georgia Power Company, Mississippi Power Company, State of Alabama, Bottomline Equipment, B & G Equipment Rental, B.L. Harbert and numerous Caterpillar and John Deere dealer rental fleets.
“Online bidding was strong all three days.” said Bryant Wood, president of J.M. Wood. “Pricing was solid, and it was obvious people were there to buy quality equipment for jobs.”
The next J.M. Wood auction in Montgomery will be held Sept. 23-25, 2025. CEG
(All photographs in this article are Copyright 2025 Construction Equipment Guide. All Rights Reserved.)
As
guys love what they do and give the machine selection a thumbs up. From Milam Equipment Company, Leland, N.C., (L-R) are Lance Wagner, Eddie Milam and Caleb Milam.
These
(L-R): Burton Thomas of Perry Brothers Equipment, Americus, Ga., stops to talk with his friends Guy Selinka and Russell Potter of Streamline Financial Services, based in Suwanee, Ga.
always, the mid-sized dozer selection was incredible at the 52nd annual summer sale.
(L-R): Some of the J.M. Wood Auction pros watch the action on the ramp including Russ Wood, Trey Murphy and Don Stewart.
Business Calendar
To view our Business Calendar online, go to www.constructionequipmentguide.com.
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 Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Forum
Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Online, Virtual Safety and Health
• AGC of America HR Master Class Powered by Segal
A 6-Part ONLINE Training Program
Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025
Time: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Online, Virtual Labor and HR
• 2025 AGC Construction Safety & Health Conference (https://safety.agc.org/)
Dates: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 (7:00 AM) Thursday, July 24, 2025 (12:00 PM) Minneapolis, Minnesota Safety and Health
• AGC EDGE Building Information Modeling Education Program (https://edge.agc.org/course/vbim250801/)
Dates: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 (9:00 AM) –Tuesday, August 26, 2025 (5:00 PM) Online, Virtual Training/Professional Development
• AGC EDGE Lean Construction Education Program, 2nd Edition (https://edge.agc.org/course/vlea250801/)
Dates: Monday, August 18, 2025 (10:30 AM –Thursday, August 28, 2025 (8:00 PM) Online, Virtual Training/Professional Development
• AGC of America HR Master Class Powered by Segal
A SIX-PART ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAM
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025 (7:00 AM – 5:00 PM) Virtual. Labor and HR
ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA (AGC)
AGC’s Summer 2025 Construction Safety & Health Conference
Dates: July 22 – 24, 2025
Place: Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
1300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Hotel Description: This hotel offers recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and bicycles to rent. It also features complimentary wireless internet access. Concierge services and gift shops/newsstands.
Join us in Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 22 – 24, where safety and health professionals and industry experts converge to discuss challenges, exchange ideas, and keep up with the latest developments in the world of construction safety.
REGISTRATION is OPEN for AGC’s SUMMER 2025 CONSTRUCTION SAFETY & HEALTH CONFERENCE!
Get your seat today!
. Stay up to date on OSHA regulations and activities.
. Gain insights from industry experts to enhance workplace safety and reduce risk.
. Connect with experienced professionals in the industry and expand your network.
From emerging to experienced safety and health professionals. Don’t miss this opportunity to gather, connect and collaborate with other thought leaders in the industry.
For more information:
Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)
Phone: 703/548-3118
Fax: 703/842-8817
Website: https://www.agc.org
ASSOCIATION OF WOODWORKING & FURNISHINGS SUPPLIERS (AWFS)
AWFS Fair 2025
The Largest North American Woodworking Event of 2025!
Start Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 (9:00 AM)
End Date: Friday, July 25, 2025 (2:00 PM)
Place: Las Vegas Convention Center 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Toll Free: 877/847-4858
What is the AWFS Fair?
The AWFS Fair, or the Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers Fair, is a major trade show in the woodworking industry. Why Exhibit?
Elevate your brand to new heights by joining ASWFS Fair 2025. As an exhibitor, this is your stage to dazzle the woodworking and furnishings world.
Showcase your innovations, connect with industry leaders, and expand your business horizons.
Your journey to recognition and growth begins here.
Why Attend?
Prepare to embark on an unforgettable futuristic adventure at AWFS Fair 2025.
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a passionate hobbyist, this event will ignite your creativity.
Explore cutting-edge machinery, witness live demonstrations, and immerse yourself in a world of redefined innovation. With invaluable education, networking opportunities, and exclusive offers, your woodworking journey reaches its pinnacle here.
Don’t miss out on the ultimate woodworking experience – join us and let your passion for woodworking flourish like never before!
What to Expect?
. Exhibitors: Over 500 exhibitors will present a wide range of products and more.
. Educational Opportunities: Attendees can participate in workshops and sessions led by industry experts, providing valuable insights into the latest trends and techniques in woodworking.
. Networking: The Fair offers numerous opportunities for networking with other professionals, including manufacturers, designers, and craftsmen from the woodworking community.
. Competitions: A highlight of the event is the AFS Fresh Wood Student Woodworking Competition, showcasing exceptional projects from talented students.
This event is an excellent opportunity for anyone involved in the woodworking industry to stay informed, connect with peers and explore the latest innovations.
For more information: AWFS Fair
2300 Katella Avenue, Suite 440, Anaheim, CA 92806
Phone: 800/946-2937, Fax: 323/838-9443
ATLANTA BUILD EXPO 2025
AGC’s Summer 2025 Construction Safety & Health Conference Dates: July 23 – 24, 2025
Place: Cobb Galleria Centre, Halls A, B, & C 2 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA
The Cobb Galleria Centre is a modern venue well-suited for trade shows and exhibitions.
The Atlanta Build Expo 2025 will be focusing on the latest innovations in the construction industry.
Purpose and Focus
The Atlanta Build Expo serves as a key meeting point for professionals in the construction industry, including architects, contractors, engineers and suppliers.
The event will showcase:
. Innovative Products: Attendees can explore the latest developments in building materials, construction technologies, and smart building solutions.
. Networking Opportunities: The Expo provides a platform for industry professionals to connect, share knowledge, and discuss trends and challenges in the construction sector.
Educational Seminars: The event will feature seminars and workshops covering various topics related to construction management, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
Participation
. Exhibitors: The expo will host numerous exhibitors showcasing their products and services, making it an excellent opportunity for attendees to discover new solutions and technologies in the construction field.
For more information about the event, including registration details and a list of exhibitors, you can visit the official event website or related resources.
Contact Information: Atlanta Build Expo Team
Phone: 877/219-3976 Email: Info@buildexpousa.com
SANCO ENTERPRISES/SANCO EQUIPMENT/SANCO SERVICES
SANCO SANDBOX – WEST
Sanco Enterprises: We solve service and equipment opportunities with value added solutions.
Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: 621 Cleveland Street, Mankato, MN 56001
DESCRIPTION: On September 18th, our second Sanco Sandbox of 2025 will be in Mankato!
Equipment will be set up in a quarry very near our Sanco Equipment Mankato location with plenty of moveable dirt! Get a hands-on feel for our newest line of Yellow Iron Excavators, Loaders, and Rollers from XCMG! Check out the ingenuity of our partners KAGE Innovation’s attachments! Get the first look at Muskox’ latest and greatest technology! Come ready to play at our inaugural event, Sanco Sandbox!
A waiver will have to be signed at the door for entry.
For more information: Sanco Enterprises. Phone: 651/280-6600
Events are subject to change, check websites for updates
