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JE Dunn, HOK, Square One Lead Expansion of Iconic Texas Complex

The second phase of the Texas Capitol Complex project is under way as a groundbreaking ceremony was recently conducted by the Texas Facilities Commission (TFC).

Phase II of the Capitol Complex Project in downtown Austin will commence construction of two new state office buildings and extend the pedestrian mall by one additional block along North Congress Avenue.

The project team responsible for building this massive undertaking has a local flavor and con-

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Phase II of construction on the Texas Capitol Complex project is under way, marking two new state office buildings and one additional block of the pedestrian Capitol Mall along North Congress Avenue.

Members of the Texas Facilities Commission leadership team recently broke ground on Phase II of the Capitol Mall Project. (L-R): Deputy Executive Director John Raff, Commissioner Eddy Betancourt, Commissioner Brian Bailey, Chairman Steven D. Alvis, Commissioner C. Price Wagner, Executive Director Mike Novak and Commissioner William Allensworth.

How to TakeAdvantage of Estimating, Takeoff Software

By Lucy Perry CEG CORRESPONDENT

An erroneous project quote can cost a contractor plenty. If an estimator is wrong on the figures or off on the timeline, it can be corrected, but at what cost? The price of materials may cost the company in profits, and mistakes can cause the client to lose faith in the contractor. The answer may be found in your project management technology — estimating and takeoff software, to be exact.

Estimating and takeoff are just two aspects of a project bid, and it’s important to know the differences between the two.

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6 SCOTUS RULING MAY RESULT IN FASTER PROJECT APPROVALS

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed with the American Road & Transportation Builders Association and the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association that the agency exceeded its authority in developing new wetlands regulations.

8 TECHNOLOGY LEVELS PLAYING FIELD AMONG CONSTRUCTION FIRMS

Some of the more common aspects of technology that improve the function of a job site involve less about specific technologies, and more about understanding how to improve efficiencies among project teams.

10 SKANSKA, AGC CREATE TASK FORCE TO REDUCE EMISSIONS

Skanska USA, one of the world’s largest development and construction companies, announced it has co-created the newly formed Associated General Contractors of America Task Force on Decarbonization and Carbon Reporting.

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FIVE REASONS CONSTRUCTION JOB SITES ARE GOING ELECTRIC

Electrification of construction machinery is hardly a new concept. For years, electric equipment has been commonly seen in a variety of applications, from demolition and mining to aerial lift and industrial work.

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BRIDGE COLLAPSE SPURS CALL FOR CORROSION CHECKS NATIONWIDE

Investigators looking into the 2022 collapse of a Pittsburgh bridge want transportation officials nationwide to examine more than 10,000 other spans in the United States with similar construction.

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Caterpillar introduced two new high-efficiency industrial diesel power units that enable original equipment manufacturers to minimize engineering and assembly costs for construction, material-handling and other off-highway applications.

14 CONEXPO-CON/AGG’S DONATION HELPS WITH MENTAL AWARENESS

ConExpo-Con/AGG announced its backing of construction professionals during Mental Health Awareness Month with a $5,000 donation to the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP).

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14 PEER EXECUTIVE GROUP NAMES ITS TOP GUN WINNERS FOR 2023

The Top Gun award recognizes rental store operators for financial excellence. The awards are given to the top 20 percent of rental stores based on financials submitted by rental operators.

22 FAR WEST EQUIPMENT DEALERS ASSN. MERGES WITH AED

The FWEDA board of directors met recently and ratified a membership vote to merge withAED. The merger is expected to be a seamless transition for FWEDA and is scheduled to be finalized by the end of August.

22 FRD-USA OPENS NEW NEVADA FACILITY, FOCUSES ON ROCK DRILLS

FRD-USA announced the opening of its new U.S. branch, located in Reno, Nev. The 9,000-sq.-ft. facility’s primary focus is to grow the operation of the company’s rock drill division.

24 CATERPILLAR ACQUIRES SCREED PLATE SYSTEM FROM AXENOX INC.

Caterpillar Inc. has entered into an agreement with construction solutions supplierAxenox Inc. to acquire the intellectual properties of two of the company’s asphalt paving screed products.

30 GOMACO NAMES PEDERSEN VP OF ENGINEERING/RESEARCH

Scott Pedersen has been named GOMACO’s new vice president of engineering/research and development. The appointment was made by Grant Godbersen, vice president of manufacturing.

42 CIVIC 50 RECOGNIZES JOHN DEERE AS COMMUNITY-MINDED U.S. COMPANY

For the second year in a row, John Deere has been named an honoree of The Civic 50, which recognizes the 50 most community-minded companies in the nation each year according to an annual survey.

68 CRATOS OFFERS ITS SOLUTION TO HELP COMBAT LABOR ISSUES

Labor shortages remain a primary concern in the construction industry, including demolition contractors. According to the Associated General Contractors of America’s (AGC) 2023 Construction Outlook National Survey.

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Recent SCOTUS Ruling May Result in FasterTransportation Project Approvals

TheU.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency’s(EPA)campaign to regulate all U.S. ditches hit another roadblock May 25.TheU.S.SupremeCourtagreedwiththeAmericanRoad & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) and the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) that the agency exceeded its authority in developing new wetlands regulations.

The decision potentially means EPA will need to rewrite its “Waters of the United States (WOTUS)” rule, which has led to permitting delays for transportation projects.

AtissueinSackettvs.EPAwaswhethertheagencycould require a permit for any area with a “significant nexus” to a navigable waterbody, such as a river, lake or stream. The EPA never defined “significant nexus,” causing confusion for the entire transportation construction industry.

The Court called the “significant nexus” test “particularly implausible” and held the EPA has “no statutory basis to impose it.”

In their brief to the Court,ARTBAand NSSGAcritiqued the “significant nexus” test, noting it has “no inherent limiting principles” and empowers federal agencies to assert federal jurisdiction “well beyond the limits set by Congress.”

ARTBAandNSSGAmaintainedthatdefiningWOTUSin suchanexpansivewayimproperlycreatespermitobligations for features such as roadside ditches, which serve the necessary safety function of collecting water during and after rain events.This type of overregulation serves only to delay criti-

cal infrastructure improvements and increases costs without providing any environmental benefits, the groups say.

“Today’s Supreme Court decision removes un-necessary and un-supportable impediments to transportation improvements across the country,” saidARTBAPresident and CEO David Bauer. “With Sackett as a guide, we urge the EPAto pursue common sense strategies that complement our nation’s infrastructure and environmental goals.”

“Today’s opinion in Sackett v EPA is a victory for our industry and is a major step towards a more reasonable definitionofWOTUS,whichourmembershavestruggledwith for years and was exacerbated by the premature and confusing Biden administration rule. With the end of significant nexus, we hope that the agencies heed this decision and work for a truly durable rule,” said NSSGA President and CEO Michael Johnson.

“Aclearer WOTUS definition is necessary for our industry to provide the materials needed to build our country’s infrastructure in an environmentally friendly manner.”

ARTBAand NSSGAhave been working together on the issue of CWA jurisdiction since 2005, along with other national association coalition allies. The groups also have been involved in federal district court litigation on the WOTUS rule since 2015. With the clarity provided by Sackett decision in hand, the groups will continue their efforts to repeal the WOTUS rule and work towards a clear definition of the CWA’s reach. 

TechnologyLevelsPlayingFieldAmongConstructionFirms

By Patricia O’Brien CEG CORRESPONDENT

At every opportunity, construction firms large and small are looking to technology to help them become more efficient, streamline processes and improve sustainability.

Technological trends in large firms include building information modeling (BIM), the use of advanced building materials and construction robotics. Small to mid-size firms are embracing a variety of technologies, including drones, 360-degree photography and project management software to improve their efficiency. Safety continues to be at the forefront of the industry no matter the size of the firm, with technological advances in tools such as construction wearables to keep workers safe.

In the view of Michael Zeppieri, vice president, Skanska USA’s Emerging Technology Team, some of the more common aspects of technology that improve the function of a job site involve less about specific technologies, and more about understanding how to improve efficiencies among project teams. Technology has not scaled as quickly in construction as it has in other industries, such as automotive or aerospace, but it still has an impact.

“Buildings don’t come off assembly lines,” Zeppieri said. “You generally don’t have continuity from one job to the next. Locations change, teams change, the buildings change. To get to the futurism of technology that everyone is excited about, you must get people to adopt technology in a very pragmatic and real way.”

Technologies used to improve the build experience don’t have to be futuristic and expensive to have a positive effect. When visiting a job site, Zeppieri sees firsthand how relatively simple technologies, such as the use of QR codes, have a lasting impact on the user. Equally important is accessibility, with mobile-first and platform integration serving as the primary drivers for adoption in the field.

“When I go to a job site, and I see a superintendent get very excited because they can put a QR code on a room, scan

it with their mobile device and it brings them to their punch list in one of our core platforms, that simplifies that process for them,” he said. “The technology is not that sophisticated, but they get excited about it because it solves a problem.”

Skanska USA’s Emerging Technology Team is a small group compared with the overall size of the organization. Zeppieri and senior director Danielle O’Connell work with a core group of six people with an extended team of 20 to 30 people throughout the business to lead the integration of technology across the organization and with their clients.

“My biggest epiphany in the last year has been around

data,” O’Connell said. “It’s been enlightening to see our teams start appreciating that they are collecting data whether they know it or not no matter what tool they are using, whether it’s sensors like environmental or work wearables, or reality capture tools like 360-degree cameras or laser scanners. We can look at that data to be more proactive rather than reactive.”

The question then becomes: how do companies get their employees on board with using technology? Many companies invest in technology and tools that are providing important information whether it is useful for a project today or a similar project in the future.

“An innovation isn’t an innovation until it’s in someone’s hands and they are using that thing or doing that thing differently every day because of it,” said Jim Barrett, vice president of Innovation of Turner Construction Company. “We

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Turner Construction photo Turner leverages the Boston Dynamics Spot robot to conduct routine site walks and automate reality capture tasks like site laser scanning and progress monitoring. Technological integrations with Spot can enhance jobsite documentation and improve productivity, schedule management, safety and quality.

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Virtual Reality (VR) tools provide an immersive and interactive experience, allowing clients and partners to enter a full-scale, three-dimensional environment to experience and coordinate spaces and installations before they’re built.

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A hologram is created through Building Information Modeling.

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Decarbonization Efforts...

Skanska USA, AGC Create Task Force to Reduce Emissions in ConstructionIndustry

SkanskaUSA,oneoftheworld’slargestdevelopmentand construction companies, announced it has co-created the newly formed Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Task Force on Decarbonization and Carbon Reporting, to address the challenges around reporting and reducing carbon emissions in the construction industry.

Over the coming year, the Task Force will help standardize carbon reporting by developing an industry guidebook and educational resources on decarbonization best practices. The Task Force is part of AGC’s climate change initiative, which aims to shape climate change policies that impact the construction industry, while reducing the industry’s environmental impact.

Other founding members include Clark, DPR and Ryan Companies, with additional members now including Granite, Kiewit, Mortenson and Turner.

“The AGC Task Force unites some of the biggest construction companies to support the industry’s decarbonization efforts,” said Myrrh Caplan, national vice president of sustainability at Skanska USA Building and chair of the AGCTaskForceonDecarbonizationandCarbonReporting.

“Thecommitteewilldevelopaguidebooktohelpcontractors understand how to calculate and report emissions, and how to set actionable goals as they play an instrumental role in addressing climate change. We look forward to being part ofaprocessthatreducestheindustry’senvironmentalimpact and creates more resilient communities.”

The construction industry and the built environment are responsible for nearly 40 percent of global carbon emissions that impact climate change. Contractors are increasingly exploring efforts that reduce their carbon footprint including changes in their operations, adoption of new policies and investments in new technologies. Skanska understands the construction industry’s responsibility to take action and has consistently led industry decarbonization and sustainability efforts.

Globally, Skanska aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions along its entire value chain by 2045, with a 70 percent reduction in controlled emissions by 2030. From 2015 to 2022, Skanska achieved a 55 percent reduction of carbon emissions from its own operations (scope 1 and 2). In 2019, Skanska alongside the Carbon Leadership Forum and other partners, helped create the Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator (EC3 Tool), to calculate and evaluate the embodied carbon within a wide array of building materials. The partnership made the tool “open-source” to democratize data and provide transparency as companies and governments aim to achieve their carbon reduction goals.

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Five Reasons Construction Job SitesAre Going Electric

Electrification of construction machinery is hardly a new concept. For years, electric equipment has been commonly seen in a variety of applications, from demolition and mining to aerial lift and industrial work.

Now, however, electric equipment is becoming increasingly prevalent on and around job sites. Its potential is evident. Its benefits are clear. Its long-term place in the industry is no longer up for debate. And, as electric vehicles continue to be more widely adopted by consumers, all that’s left to do is examine — and try to accurately determine —how the construction industry should prepare for the technology to become fully mainstream in the not-too-distant future.

“If you go out about three years, there will be approximately 700 electric vehicles roadside, and that’s not even getting into construction and agriculture,” said David Knight, CEO of Terbine, a provider of technology for the seamless exchanging of IoT data between the mobility and energy sectors, who spoke on how the construction industry should prepare for the widespread adoption of electric vehicles in the not-too-distant future at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023.

According to Knight, there are five main reasons why equipment end users in the construction industry are strongly considering investing (or already have invested) in electric machinery. They are:

1. Lower operating costs — The savings on diesel costs, alone, are significant. Most OEMs cite a range of four to eight hours of runtime for “average” use on electric compact equipment, with an eight-hour overnight charge. And while it’s quick and easy to compare run times on a fully charged

electric machine with a full tank on diesel units, there’s no idle on an electric machine. Therefore, an operator can get a day or more of productive work out of it because they’re typically not running a machine for eight continuous hours a day.

2. Lower maintenance costs — Reciprocating engines possess many friction-generating parts, which fail. The friction, and the frictional components and amount of heat generated with an engine running, is really what contributes to parts being replaced and maintained.

3. Federal and state tax credits — Incentives can offer savings in the tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands, across a single fleet. Because they change all the time, it’s important for organizations to stay up to date regarding

what’s available, both regionally and nationally.

4. Carbon credits and offsets — Carbon credits, also known as carbon allowances, work like permission slips for emissions. When a company buys a carbon credit, usually from the government, they gain permission to generate one ton of CO2 emissions. When one company removes a unit of carbon from the atmosphere as part of their normal business activity, they can generate a carbon offset. Other companies can then purchase that carbon offset to reduce their own carbon footprint.

5. ESG goals — Many organizations are setting and working toward Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) goals, and it’s a trend that’s only expected to become more common with time. Without goals and corresponding policies, organizations face ESG risk, which includes loss of investors, a damaged reputation and fines for regulatory noncompliance.

There is every reason to believe the electric vehicles and electric equipment will continue to develop and improve over time, said Knight, thus making a greater level of adoption even more likely in the very near future. According to the Terbine CEO, the architectures of electric vehicles are going to even higher voltages. The higher the voltage, he explained, the less current is needed for a given amount of wattage. That also means less heat. And, while voltages are very good now, they are expected to improve significantly in the coming years.

“They’re going to be really good in three to five years, and that’s going to allow for even faster and more efficient charging than ever before,” he added. 

Bridge Collapse Spurs Call for Corrosion Checks Nationwide

Investigators looking into the 2022 collapse of a Pittsburgh bridge want transportation officials nationwide to examine more than 10,000 other spans in the United States with similar construction to ensure they do not have the same kind of corrosion that was found on that city’s Fern Hollow Bridge.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said in a report released May 18 that drainage problems on the weathered steel bridge that failed allowed the metal legs to deteriorate over time. It also found that for years maintenance needed to clear the debris, dirt and leaves that were causing the problem at the Fern Hollow Bridge site was not properly done, the Associated Press reported, even though inspectors noted the issue.

Rust that caused the deterioration of the Pittsburgh bridge’s steel legs and allowed holes to form in the structure was noted on every inspection done since 2005, including one completed just four months before the Fern Hollow Bridge fell into a ravine on Jan. 28, 2022.

Work was done in 2009 to clear the debris clogging the bridge’s drainage system, but that was not repeated in the years since even after inspectors noted on all reports between 2011 and 2021 that the drains had become

clogged again.

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) spokesperson Alexis Campbell said in a statement that the agency is still reviewing the NTSB report, and the state will continue cooperating with the investigation. Last fall, PennDOT issued a safety bulletin focused on the maintenance issues with these steel bridges in response to the NTSB’s preliminary findings.

“Safe, reliable infrastructure is a top priority of the [Gov. Josh] Shapiro administration, and we are committed to ensuring Pennsylvanians and all motorists can travel across the Commonwealth safely,” Campbell said. “To that end, PennDOT remains proactive in its review, analysis and maintenance of its bridges.”

Feds Urge States to Properly Maintain Steel Bridges

The Pittsburgh bridge span that fell last year dropped a bus and four cars some 100 ft. into a ravine, injuring several people just hours before President Joe Biden was sched-

uled to visit the city to promote his massive infrastructure law. The span carried Forbes Avenue over Frick Park, Fern Hollow Creek and Tranquil Trail.

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developing a protective patina that would have kept the corrosion at bay. The federal agency’s investigators looked at 10 other steel-framed bridges in Pennsylvania and found similar maintenance problems, although none were as severe as what was discovered at the Fern Hollow Bridge.

It is unclear how widespread these issues are nationwide, but the NTSB wanted to urgently call them to bridge owners’ attention even though it has not completed its investigation of the Pittsburgh bridge collapse.

The NTSB said in its report that it is critical for bridge owners — usually cities and states — to clear any “accumulation of water and debris on bridges with weathering steel components.”

December after its design and construction were fast-tracked.

The NTSB said that these types of steelframe bridges can last for decades if they are properly maintained.

In the Pittsburgh case, however, the drainage issues prevented the steel from

The agency wants the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to help bridge owners identify similar problems and complete the needed bridge safety work. In addition, the FHWA will review the NTSB recommendations and work with bridge owners to carefully study inspection reports to decide what needs to be done. 

“Safe, reliable infrastructure is a top priority of the [Gov. Josh] Shapiro administration, and we are committed to ensuring Pennsylvanians and all motorists can travel across the Commonwealthsafely.”

Alexis Campbell

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

While voltages are very good now, they are expected to improve significantly in the coming years.

CaterpillarAdds New Industrial Power Units to Help OEMs

Caterpillar has announced the introduction of two new high-efficiency industrial diesel power units (IPUs) that enable original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to minimize engineering and assembly costs forconstruction,material-handlingandother off-highway applications in the 74 to 134 hp power range while meeting the emissions standards of higher regulated markets.

Now available from Cat dealers in North America, Cat C2.8 and Cat 3.6 IPUs are equipped with factory-installed ECM sensors, radiators, cooling packs, filtration, control systems and aftertreatment hardware.

These new IPUs meet the emissions standardsofEUStageV,U.S.EPATierIVFinal, China Non-road IV, Korea Stage V and Japan 2014. With the addition of these power solutions, Caterpillar currently offers IPUs from 48 to 950 hp addressing the emissions standards of higher regulated markets.

“OEMs with restricted engineering resources can shorten their design and assembly timelines with Cat IPUs,” said Steve Ferguson, senior vice president Caterpillar Industrial Power Systems. “These new drop-in packages offer design flexibility, power density, emissions compliance and field-proven durability in an integrated package that can help off-highway

manufacturers accelerate their speed to market.”

Advanced Engineering, Outstanding Performance

The flexible and innovative designs of the new Cat C2.8 and Cat 3.6 IPUs offer numerous features to address the demands of offhighway equipment owners.

They feature a common rail direct-injection design with a turbocharged C2.8 or turbocharged aftercooled C3.6 air system.

The ECM and aftertreatment hardware are mounted on the IPU and, along with the fuel filter, are validated to perform in harsh work environments. A new wiring harness also has been developed to allow for a simple hookup to machine wiring.

For fast installation, an optional engine control panel for engine monitoring and speed control also is available.

To provide minimal downtime for regeneration, each IPU is equipped with an onengine diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) and diesel particulate filter (DPF), while the Cat C3.6 also has selective catalytic reduction (SCR).

For operations in challenging work conditions,theIPUsareavailablewithheavy-duty coolingpacksincorporatingapusherfanand erosionscreen,aswellasheavy-dutyfuelfil-

Peer Executive Group Names Its Top Gun Winners for 2023

Peer Executive Groups (PEG) has named the winners of its 2023 Top GunAwards.

The Top Gun award recognizes rental store operators for financial excellence. The awards are given to the top 20 percent of rental stores based on financials submitted by rental operators.

“We apply owner compensation, expense and rent tests to verify EBITDA and check financial reports and tax returns where appropriate. While our network shows EBITDA performance closer to 28 percent, our Top Gun members average north of 40 percent,” said President Dan Crowley.

The 2023 winners for Equipment Rental include:

• A to Z Equipment Rentals of North Carolina —Austin Wilson

•Action Rental, Pennsylvania —Andrew Budick

•Aspen Rent-All, Colorado — Beth Hoff Blackmer

• Bottom Line Equipment, Louisiana — Kurt Degueyter

• Brainerd General Rental, Minnesota — Steve Mau

• Cal West Rentals, California — Tyler

Doherty

• Chet’s Rent-All, Michigan — Kyle

Keeley

• Coker Rentals, Tennessee — Rodney Coker

• FirstSource Equipment Rental & Sales, North Carolina — John &Ashley Scott

• Goggin Rentals, Michigan — Dave Betz

• Mako Equipment, California — Tom Kirksey

• Only 1 Rentals, Texas — Dillon Hughes

• ORE Rentals, Pennsylvania — George Blobe

• Rabern Rental Centers, Texas — Steve Berner

• Rent Ready Equipment, Alabama — Eric Barron

• RentalWorks of Maryland, Maryland — Sam Wagner

• Talisman Rentals, Georgia — Jaco DuPleiss

• Tates Rents, Idaho — Haley Hennessy

• Tejas Equipment Rentals, Texas — Matt Musgrove

• Vandalia Rentals, Ohio — Kurt Barney

• Wood Street Rentals, Wisconsin — Jeff Wiesman. 

ters with increased dirt-holding capacities.

Cat IPUs enable customers to use renewable liquid fuels such as 100 percent hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and are equipped with Cat Digital Services, an inte grated suite of robust software and hard ware solutions supplying the insight equip ment owners need to make decisions on the fly, secure the health of their equipment and minimize nonproductive time.

industrial engines.

aldieselpowerunits(IPUs)help off-highway OEMs minimize engineering and assembly costs for applications in the 74-134 hp power range while meeting EU Stage V and Tier IV Final emissions standards.

ConExpo-Con/AGG’s Donation Helps With MentalAwareness

ConExpo-Con/AGG announced its backing of construction professionals during Mental Health Awareness Month with a $5,000donationtotheConstructionIndustry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP). The money will be directed to its construction mental health support efforts.

“In the construction industry, there are roughly a dozen deaths by suicide on a daily basis,” said ConExpo-Con/AGG Show Director Dana Wuesthoff. “Between the mental health-focused education content at the show, the articles on the ConExpoCon/AGG website, and now this donation, we are always looking for ways to address mentalhealthissuesintheconstructionindustry and help more people find their recovery.”

Those articles from ConExpo-Con/AGG include:

• Breaking Down the Stigma: Prioritizing Mental Health in Construction

• Coping with Stress on the Jobsite

• Take A STAND: Addressing Suicide Prevention in the Construction Industry

• Addressing Mental Health in Construction

• How to Reduce Stress in Construction

• Construction is Stressful: Here’s How to Manage Stress with Your Crew

• VIDEO: Construction Workers Share their Struggles with Mental Health to Combat Suicide

• Managing the Stress of Construction with Ryan Priestly

• The Importance of Mental Health Awareness in Construction

• Tips for How to Support Your Employees’Mental Health

• 7 Step Guide to Improving Mental Health in Construction

The suicide rate in the construction industry is four times higher than the national average (and the overall national suicide rate is trending back toward record highs). ConExpo-Con/AGG recognizes the need for suicide prevention preparedness, to keep this vital workforce building a better world.

According to Kim MacDonald, CEO of 13 Factors for Business Growth and presenter on mental health in the construction industry at ConExpo-Con/AGG, we need to look at the risk factors and hazards that exist in the work itself and address where possible, mitigate those risks. 

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Focus On Specific ‘Pain Points’When Software Shopping

With estimating software, a contractor can provide the client with more accurate figures a lot sooner.

A construction takeoff is an extensive list of material amounts and costs for a project. All materials including raw and manufactured items are accounted for before a construction takeoff is considered a success.

A takeoff software program allows the contractor to provide the client with a morecomplete construction plan. Of course, takeoff and estimating software aren’t the only two software options for construction businesses, said Collin Couey of softwareadvice.com.

Other construction software options will integrate with project scheduling, project management or even accounting software.

Which type of software is the most practical investment for your construction business? Do you need both?

“It all comes back to knowing what issues you need your software to solve in order to find the best software solution for your business,” Couey said.

Getting Estimate Right

Though the client understands an estimate is not the final number, if it’s “way off the mark,” you could lose your credibility as a contractor.

Couey said estimating inaccuracies can be the result of incorrect pricing data, faulty schedules or manual errors.

Manual estimating requires extensive research. Project details and client needs have to be figured into pricing lists before numbers can be set. The estimating phase is a time-eater when you’re flying without technology and can cost your company if the client rejects your bid.

“If you’re facing these issues and are constantly worried that your quotes aren’t accurate, it’s time to consider using construction estimating software.”

Estimating software allows the user to formulate the exact cost of project material quantities and labor, said Couey.

“What might have taken you hours to put together will instead take minutes,” he said.

Some estimating software can even scan material costs from a large database from your area of the country. The user simply provides the system with a zip code or geographical location, and the technology provides them with the best price options.

Couey added that this process not only saves the contractor time, it also ensures they’re able to provide an accurate estimate as quickly as possible. Using estimating software can increase the accuracy of your construction quotes and provide your business an edge over your competitors. Plus, the quick turnaround “will net you more work

and happier clients,” he said.

The user no longer has to worry about complex codes or formulas because the software will do all the calculations for them.

“Also, if your client wants to add or subtract something [in] the initial bid, you can make adjustments on the fly,” said Couey.

Ensuring Smooth Takeoff

The size and scope of a project can determine how simple or complex the takeoff phase of a project will be, said Meghan Townley of Buildertrend.

“Using takeoff software is one of the best ways to start your construction estimate,” she said.

Townley believes the technology can improve accuracy, save time and money, increase efficiency and give the contractor a competitive edge.

“At a time when material costs are at a premium, the margin for error is small,” she said. “It’s essential to ensure the measurements for your construction projects are as comprehensive and accurate as possible.”

Using takeoff software is the contractor’s “key to success” when it comes to estimating and bidding precisely. Consider how many interruptions happen in the middle of figuring quantities of construction materials.

“How long did it take you to get back to where you were? Did you have to start over?” asked Townley. “With takeoff software, you’re able to measure directly from the blueprints using a scale tool.”

She said, in fact, the software’s digital, color-coded calculations can keep your estimates organized and accurate, so nothing gets missed. Using digital blueprint features mean less miscommunication and rework. No more manually hunting for discrepancies or changes in blueprints.

“Instead of hunting for the differences between revised blueprints, the digital overlay feature highlights the changes for you,” said Townley. “With paper blueprints, it’s easy to miss the little details that may have shifted, but with digital drawings, you’ll catch mistakes before they happen.”

The benefits are reduced labor costs, fewer risks, a higher bid win ratio and happy clients, she said.

“This competitive advantage won’t just save you money but will hopefully bring in some new business.”

Digitizing blueprints means the contractor no longer has to worry about continuous reprinting of the project plan for various teams and crew members. The entire operation can have access to updates in real-time, “so everyone’s on the same page,” said Townley.

“In an industry as competitive as construction, the more you can do to stand out, the better,” she said.

Being able to create estimates quickly allows the contractor more time to review and even present bids ahead of schedule.

“Implementing takeoff software will give you an advantage over your competitors who are still using a manual estimating process.”

Determining What You Need

Couey suggests that if you’re shopping for the best type of software for your construction business needs, focus on “specific pain points” you want alleviated.

“For instance, if you find yourself unable to provide quotes to potential customers in a timely fashion, you might be losing out on revenue.”

Additionally, you might find that the quotes you’re giving out aren’t accurate, he said.

“Generally, as a business owner, you will need to figure out what part of your business is lacking automation.”

Ask yourself what part do you spend the most time on. If it’s scheduling, invest and focus on software suites with more robust scheduling features. During your workday, note the parts of your job that eat up the most time. Is it managing the project schedule? Calculating quotes? Measuring the takeoff?

“That’s how you’ll figure out what you need your software to solve,” said Couey.

Based on the quantity of projects you’re completing or the estimates you’re providing, you might not need the added efficiency takeoff software provides. But if you’re overwhelmed and unable to keep up with the demand, takeoff software will provide more

complete, detailed construction plans with less effort.

In selecting software, Couey advised contractors to try multiple free trials and product demos. He also suggests having a backup plan if your first choice doesn’t offer a free program trial.

“Free trials aren’t always available, so it’s important to have a game plan if your top choice doesn’t let you take a test drive before purchasing.”

Keep in mind, as well, that you can almost always get a hands-on demonstration with the software before making any decisions, he said.

And “utilize free trials with intention,” said Couey. “Use the free trial during your next job to see if it helps alleviate the pain points you need it to.”

Write down any questions you might have so that you can ask the vendor about them.

“With a free trial, you’ll be much more informed and equipped to go into a demonstration with a vendor to maximize the information you get.”

Also be sure to provide the vendor with specific use cases. Think through what makes your job inefficient and provide a specific, real-world example. That way the vendor can show you exactly how their software can help solve that issue, said Couey.

Complete multiple demos before you decide. The first can just be you and the vendor. But bring in other potential users of the software for subsequent demos.

“They might have different questions or concerns that you hadn’t considered before,” said Couey.

Consult peers in your software search. Even if you start from ground zero, so many resources are available to help you out, he continued.

“The first place you can start is asking your colleagues what software they use.” Word of mouth is “king” when it comes to finding solutions.

“Don’t tackle software selection alone,” said Couey. “Listen to the advice from your peers who have gone through the same struggles. Ask for help.”

He also suggested reading reviews, talking to vendors and trying out multiple options.

“As long as you utilize the resources available to you, you will almost certainly be in a better position once you’ve acquired software.”

In the end, you’ll be more efficient operationally and you’ll be able to provide more accurate quotes in a quicker time frame.

“You’ll spend less time worrying about takeoff or estimating, and your project management will be more smooth,” said Couey.

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FWEDAMerges WithAED

The Far West Equipment Dealers Assn. (FWEDA) board of directors met recently andratifiedamembershipvotetomergewith Associated Equipment Distributors (AED). Themergerisexpectedtobeaseamlesstransition for FWEDA and is scheduled to be finalized by the end ofAugust.

“We are pleased with the outcome of the vote and look forward to the future with AED,” FWEDAChairman Russ Ball said.

AED is made up of construction, agriculture, mining, forestry, power generation and municipal equipment dealers. The merger confirms AED’s continued commitment to grow its representation of agricultural equipment distributors, currently representing 22 percent of its membership.

FWEDA rejected a merger with another association last year, which led FWEDA to seek an opportunity with AED. “Far West board members took several things into consideration when choosing AED,” Woelfel said. “AED provides optimal benefits and resources for our members and the brightest outlook for the future.”

“We look forward to assimilating FWEDA members into the AED family and helping them meet the challenges of operating successful businesses,” said AED Chairman Matt Di Iorio.

FWEDA members will gain access to the full range of AED resources and benefits including benchmarking reports, employee education, seminars, technical assessments and legal call counsel. AED will continue to provide state lobbying efforts in the states served by FWEDA in addition to its strong advocacy at the national level.

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FRD-USAOpens New Nevada Facility,FocusesOnRockDrills

FRD-USA announced the opening of its new U.S. branch, located in Reno, Nev.

The 9,000-sq.-ft. facility’s primary focus is to grow the operation of the company’s rock drill division, by stocking both downthe-hole and top-hammer crawler drills and rock drill parts, and performing shop and field service. In addition, this facility will inventory select hydraulic breaker parts, and carry out the FRD-USAEncore breaker rebuild program by trained technicians.

The opening of FRD-USA’s new facility represents the company’s continued investment and commitment to the U.S. market. The company is known for delivering reliable, cost-effective equipment that incorporates the latest advancements to increase reliability, ease of operation and safety for owners and operators. With the new Reno location, FRD-USA will expand its sales and service area, offer-

ing faster delivery of new products across the Western U.S., as well as easier access to parts for existing equipment. For customers, this means faster service, more streamlined transportationtimeandreduceddeliverycosts.

The new location expands FRD-USA’s footprint, adding to its presence in the Western part of the country. FRD-USA currently operates two sales and service locationsintheMidwestandEasternU.S.,located in Kent, Ohio and Spartanburg, S.C., respectively. 

The new location expands FRD-USA’s footprint, adding to its presence in the Western part of the

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VolvoUnveilsCompactAssistPackagesforSoilCompactors

Two entry-level packages for Volvo Construction Equipment’s (Volvo CE) intelligent compaction system Compact Assist have now been introduced to best match the varied demands of its customers on its line of Volvo soil compactors.

Designed for customers who need some of the existing system’s functionality — but not all of them — the new ‘Lite’ and ‘Start’ packages unlock varying degrees of access to the core functions of Pass Mapping and Compaction Measurement Value (CMV) Mapping, all powered by the 10 in. Volvo Co-Pilot touchscreen. With these tailored solutions, customers can now more easily unlock the benefits of intelligent compaction, receiving only the information that is most useful to them and in turn achieving optimum compaction results.

Packages to Fit Your Needs

Customers can now choose from three packages from Volvo CE’s suite of Compact Assist tools — whether they are looking for simple compaction measurements right through to complete tracking of both the coverage and compaction of the material — ensuring the most cost-effective and relevant solution, specific to their needs.

• Lite — The first of the two new bundles, this is the perfect option for those taking the first steps towards improving the quality of their compaction work. It integrates a simple compaction gauge and rear-view camera within the Volvo Co-Pilot monitor, allowing see VOLVO page 30

The packages are designed for customers to choose their preferred levels of functionality.

The Lite package is practical for those taking the first steps in Compact Assist.

Compact Assist enables the creation of reports on the finished job.

The Start package offers increased functionality.

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CaterpillarAcquires Three-Dimensional Screed Plate System From Axenox Inc.

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Aspreviouslyannounced,CaterpillarInc.hasenteredinto an agreement with construction solutions supplier Axenox Inc. to acquire the intellectual properties of two of the company’s asphalt paving screed products.

Under the agreement, three-dimensional screed plates and the modular screed plate fastening system will be available options exclusively for Cat asphalt paving customers.

These new innovations are true market disrupters for the asphalt paving industry,” said Nate Just, marketing manager of Cat Paving Products. “The innovative three-dimensional screed plate design improves mat density and smoothness as wellasdensityatthejointtoreducecompactionexpenseand improve the chances of achieving bonus. The modular fastening system reduces the time required to replace screed plates by more than 80 percent to lower costs and maximize paver uptime availability.”

Brothers Michael and Stuart Frost, long-time paving contractors and owners of Axenox, invented the screed system to improve paving efficiency and quality for their paving operations.

“Basic screed design had never changed in our lifetime or our father’s, so my brother and I developed our own screed. We knew we had something special with this technology,” said Stuart Frost.

Michael Frost added, “We want to see this effect the industryinapositiveway,justlikeithasforourpavingoperations. That’s why we chose Caterpillar and the second-tonone support offered by the Cat dealer network as the best way to carry out our vision.”

Increased Density, Smoothness

TheAxenox screed plate design is a significant departure from industry standard. Whereas traditional plates are flat, these plates utilize a three-dimensional, angular design. This added dimension delivers lateral compaction confinement to asphalt material. The kneading action helps aggregate to interlock more efficiently than with flat screeds, increasing matandjointdensityalongwithimprovingmatsmoothness.

Densitiesreaching91percenthavebeenmeasuredbehind pavers equipped with the three-dimensional screed plates, so there is less of a chance for material shoving and cracking with the roller. These high densities can reduce the number of passes, lowering compaction cost.

At the longitudinal joint, higher densities result in improved material containment during compaction to increase final density. Uniform mat temperatures gained by using the angular plates also help to reach specified densities more easily, helping contractors to meet bonus-level work.

The stiffer asphalt mat left behind the three-dimensional plates allow the breakdown roller to achieve higher densities before the mat reaches the tender zone. It produces a more stable unconfined edge that resists pushing and shoving by the breakdown roller, so consistent density readings are achieved across the entire mat width.

The three-dimensional cast plates are made with high strength chromium carbide, delivering high wear resistance and longer life in the field. Whereas traditional screed plates are run with an elevated front angle of attack, increasing wear, grooves at the front of these plates act as the angle of attack, so they run flat to wear more uniformly and reduce cost.

Fast Changes

A new way to secure the plate to the screed, the modular fasteningsystemreducesscreedplatechangetimefromdays to less than four hours, minimizing replacement costs for the paving contractor.

After a one-time installation of the insulated conductor plate, simple screed plate changes are completed using a unique lock-and-go system. This eliminates the time-consumingprocessofremovingasphaltmaterialfromthescreed to access the nuts and bolts holding the plates in place. Once normal screed set-up and adjustments are completed on the conductor plate, minimal adjustments are required on future screed plate changes.

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Volvo Makes Intelligent Compaction Simple With Its NewAssist Packages

the operator to track the progress of current and recently completed compaction with full visibility behind the machine.

ï Start — The other latest option combines all the functionalityoftheLitepackage,plustheabilitytoseecompleted work across the entire job site. With increased functionality, it uses GPS data to provide the operator with a clear map of passes and CMV mapping.

ï CompactAssist — Offering the fullest functionality of the existing Compact Assist solution, this option provides everything that the Start package boasts, as well as high accuracy location and data recording, enabling the creation of reports on the finished job and access to extensive detail on the performance of the roller.

Intelligent Compaction Made Simple

Since its launch, Volvo CE’s CompactAssist has been an industry standard when it comes to intelligent compaction tools.Available on the company’s SD75B and SD115B soil compactors in North America, Europe and other selected International markets — and the larger SD135B and SD160B soil compactors available only in Europe and other selected international markets — it facilitates a more successful compaction process, helping operators understand wherethegroundhasbeenadequatelycompactedandwhere

moreattentionisneeded–informationthatisespeciallyuseful when working on large job sites.

One of its essential features is Pass Mapping, where customers can visualize the whole job and keep track of where they have compacted, making it easy to see where work is still required and in turn saving time and money.

Another key tool is CMV mapping, whereby customers are given a complete image of the load bearing strength of thejobsiteallowingthemtoidentifyasoilmixturethatistoo wet, for example, or any buried infrastructure. This helps operators to identify areas which require additional compaction or further investigation.

Highest Standard of Compaction

With these new more-tailored packages, customers can better integrate the CompactAssist solution into the day-today work of their Volvo Soil Compactors, all the while assured of the same great compaction results.

While these packages have been created for Volvo Soil Compactors, Compact Assist also is available for Volvo asphalt compactors, including Pass Mapping, Temperature Mapping, as well as Density Mapping and Stiffness (CMV) Mapping tools.

These packages are available in select North American, European and international markets.

For more information, visit www.volvoce.com.

GOMACO Names Scott Pedersen New Vice President of Engineering/Research

Scott Pedersen has been named GOMACO’s new vice president of engineering/research and development (R&D). The appointment was made by Grant Godbersen, GOMACO’s vice president of manufacturing. He replaces Kevin Klein who recently retired.

Pedersen has been with GOMACO since 1995 when he joined the R&D departmentasadrafter.Hewaspromoted to R&D manager in 2009. He replaces Klein who has retired after 39 years of service to GOMACO, serving as a vice president for the company the past 16 years.

Under Klein’s leadership, GOMACO sawtheadventofnewmodelsofcurband gutter machines, including the GT-3600 capable of pouring a 2 ft. radius, and slipform pavers like the GHP-2800 with dual-telescopingabilities,alongwithseveral other models in the company’s full line of concrete paving equipment. He oversaw the evolution of the GOMACO machine control system and the advent of G+ controls, GOMACO’s own industry-leading and proprietary control system. The advancement of the control system also helped make stringless paving possible.

Klein and GOMACO worked closely with Leica and

Topcontohelpdevelop,testandprovestringlesspavingsystems for slipform paving and curb and gutter applications.

“With heartfelt admiration and appreciation, I would like to say thank you to Kevin for all his hard work, leadership, anddedicationtoGOMACOandourcustomers,” Kent Godbersen, GOMACO’s vice president of worldwide sales and marketing, said.

“Kevin was always the go-to person when sales needed assistance in taking care of customers. His professionalism and positive attitude will certainly be missed.”

“Scott,asourR&Dmanager,isthenatural replacement for Kevin,” Grant Godbersen said. “He has worked closely with Kevin and managed the projects and personnelofthedepartmentandtheR&D shop for the past 14 years. He’s traveled extensively for GOMACO, meeting with our customers at trade shows and on their job sites to test new machine ideas and concepts and discuss their equipment needs face to face. His professionalism and knowledge of the full line of GOMACO concrete paving equipment will be a great asset in his new position.”

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Serving the Asphalt Industry for 30 Years

Highway Class Asphalt Paver...

Astec Industries Debuts New Generation of RP Pavers

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

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

Thecompanyfocusedonefficiency,durabilityandoperatorcomfortachievedthrough modern styling, solid castings and innovative reconfigurations.

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

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

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

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

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

site.”

The new pavers also feature repositioned andredesignedhandrailsforenhancedsafety and comfort.

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

“With our new touchscreen controls you can easily view your daily production data. You also have a much more ergonomic settingwithallthekeyfunctionsatyourfingertips,” Hagy said.

The comfort and safety features do not impede the robustness of the new design.

The new F-model series has a State V engine, meeting the most stringent emission limitation required in the global market.

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

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

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sists of general contractor JE Dunn; design, architecture, engineering and planning firm HOK; and Square One Consultants. Each firm has offices based out ofAustin.

The design plan features two additional state office buildings at 1501 Lavaca St., City Block 39; and 1500 Congress Ave.onCityBlock46.Thefirstbuildingwillbeeight-stories tall and 360,000 sq. ft. The second office building will be five-stories tall and 165,000 sq. ft.The extension of the final city block of the Texas Capitol Mall and the construction of anundergroundparkinggaragealsoarepartofthisconstruction package. The parking garage will be large enough to house more than 2,500 vehicles.

Timeline

Theprojectteamistargetingcompletionofbothbuildings in late 2026, with occupancy in early 2027.

Excavation for the building being constructed at 1501 Lavaca St. has begun and is expected to be completed by January 2024. The foundation will be set that same month. Excavation activities for the second building at 1500 CongressAve. are expected to begin in November 2023 and will be completed byApril 2024. The foundation will be set that same month as well. Crews will begin excavating the footprint of the underground parking garage in January 2024. Excavation of the garage is expected to wrap in July 2024.

“ItisanhonorfortheTexasFacilitiesCommissiontolead the construction of the next phase of the iconic Capitol Complex,”saidMikeNovak,executivedirectoroftheTexas Facilities Commission. “We reconfirm our commitment to developing efficient workspaces for state government and public spaces encapsulating the spirit of the great State of Texas.”

TFChasamandatefromthestateLegislaturetoeliminate the reliance on commercial lease space and consolidate dispersed state agencies into a state-owned workspace. The state currently spends more than $37 million annually to housemorethan7,500employeesincommercialleasespace throughout metroAustin.

“This is a once-in-a-life-time opportunity,” said Francoise Luca, Texas Facilities Commission spokesperson. “There are few projects that will have such a meaningful impact on the urban landscape and the future ofAustin as this one.”

“The [completion of Phase 1] and construction of Phase Two will create the required state-owned office space for

The new state office buildings will include a five-story, 165,000-sq.-ft. building at 1500 Congress Ave., to be occupied by the Texas Department of Safety and other state agencies; and a second office building at 1501 Lavaca St., which will be eight-stories-tall, 360,000-sq.ft. and will provide state-owned office space.

stateemployees,”TFCsaidinastatement.“Thisprojectwill transform theTexas Capitol Complex into a new pedestrianfriendly mall, with new buildings and a modern government business complex. It will become a destination for all citizens of Texas."

As the gateway into the Capitol Complex, the pedestrian mallwillincludelushlandscapingandgreenspaceforpublic gatherings, tourists, community festivals and events. The design of the buildings and pedestrian mall will complement the neighboring historically significant buildings and civic spaces, according to the design team.

“We are excited to see this project break ground,” said Vanessa Rabe, practice leader of HOK’s Austin studio. “Phase2willaddnewvibrancytocentralAustinbydrawing employees across the region to downtown while providing visitorsandresidentswithimprovedpedestrianaccesstoour beautiful Capitol Complex.”

Phase 1

Phase 1 of the Capitol Complex Project was completed in 2022 with the new construction of the George H.W. Bush State Office Building at 18th Street and Congress, the Barbara Jordan State Office Building at 16th Street and

Congress and three blocks of the Texas Capitol Mall and underground parking garage. The Texas Capitol Mall is locatedonCongressAvenuebetween16thStreetandMartin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and serves as the northern gateway to the Capitol Complex with public green space for tourism, events and festivals.

Phase I also included a new central utility plant that supplies chilled water to all Capitol Complex buildings north of 15th Street.

About Capitol Complex Project

The Capitol Complex Project is transforming the Capitol Complex as a destination that celebrates the Capitol with grand civic spaces, shaded pedestrian-friendly streets and connections to the surrounding community.

TheCapitolComplexProjectcentralizesallstateagencies previously located in leased spaces throughoutAustin.

“Consolidating all state agencies within the Capitol Complex creates the potential to maximize operational efficienciesbetweenandwithintheagencies,offersvisitorseasieraccesstoagencyoffices,andeliminatesthecostofleased space for these offices,” TFC said in statement. 

(All photos courtesy of Texas Facilities Commission.)

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The project team includes JE Dunn, HOK, Square One and more than 100 consultants, subcontractors and trade partners.

The project is slated to be complete in late 2026 and ready for tenant occupancy in early 2027.

Phase 2 of the project also includes the extension of the Capitol Mall from 16th Street to 15th Street facing the north entrance to the Texas Capitol Building, completing the four-block pedestrian mall.

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John Deere Recognized as One of Most Community-Minded U.S. Companies

For the second year in a row, John Deere has been named an honoree of The Civic 50, which recognizes the 50 most community-minded companies in the nation each year according to an annual survey.

The award is administered by Points of Light, the world’s

largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change. Now in its 11th year, The Civic 50 is a national standard for corporate citizenship and showcases how leading companies are moving social impact, civic engagement and community to the core of their business.

The Civic 50 honorees are companies with annual U.S. revenues of at least $1 billion and are selected based on four dimensions of their corporate citizenship and social impact programs: investment of resources and volunteerism, integration across business functions, institutionalization through policies and systems and impact measurement.

“Points of Light and its Civic 50 initiative are inspirational and aspirational,” said Nate Clark, John Deere’s global director of corporate responsibility and president of the John Deere Foundation. “Through Points of Light, we learn how some of the world’s most respected businesses fuel their success by committing to purpose and service. At the same time, we gain an understanding of how much more we can accomplish if we work together for common good.”

In 2022, John Deere announced community investments totaling $55.5 million, a 30 percent increase over the prior year. This involved notable investments in its pursuit of ending hunger including over $3 million to food banks and for emergency hunger assistance, representing the equivalent of more than 13 million meals, and nearly $5 million to serve 3.8 million farmers globally to increase their food security, incomes and resilience to conflict and climate change.

Last year, Deere employees logged 174,518 hours of volunteerism and personally donated $5 million.

“Companies play a critical role in creating thriving, participatory communities,” said Diane Quest, interim president and CEO, Points of Light. “Companies like John Deere set a model for others, showing how to best use employee talent, business assets and integration to create meaningful impact, and we’re thrilled to uplift and celebrate their work as an honoree of The Civic 50 2023.”

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Alta Equipment AnnouncesQ4,2022 Financial Results

Alta Equipment Group Inc., a provider of material handling, construction and environmental processing equipment and related services, announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2022.

Ryan Greenawalt, chief executive officer of Alta, said, “We believe our performance for the fourth quarter and the full year 2022 demonstrates the strength and resiliency of our business. Despite certain macroeconomic headwinds, all

segments of our business are performing well, and we are achieving growth both organically and through our accretive acquisitions.

“Total revenues for the year increased 29.6 percent, or $359.0 million. Organic revenue growth for the year was $193.9 million, or 16.1 percent, when compared to last year. Importantly, this figure was driven by a 13.6 percent organic increase in our combined parts and service product support departments and a 10.3 percent organic gain in rental revenues when compared to 2021. Including revenues of $174.9 million from our 2021 and 2022 acquisitions, we achieved record total revenues of $1,571.8 million for 2022.

“Given our diverse end-user market exposure and active M&A pipeline, we believe we are well positioned to achieve further growth in 2023. Demand in our Material Handling and Construction Equipment segments continue to be solid and will further benefit from infrastructure and other governmental legislation.As an example, our Florida operations are performing very well amidst the continued growth in nonresidential construction projects and significant state spending on highways.

“We also continue to build our high-margin product support capabilities, which generates predictable, high-margin parts and service revenues. At year end, we had 1,150 highly skilled service technicians. Additionally, our warehouse systems-integration business continues to perform well, and we expect this trend to continue for the foreseeable future as customers embrace robotics and automation. We are also very encouraged with our opportunities with Ecoverse as the market for environmental processing equipment is in its early stages of development in North America. Ecoverse will benefit from stricter federal and state environmental regulations which we expect will put an impetus on increased recycling and reuse of materials throughout both the U.S. and Canada.”

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are trying to help the industry with developing new technologies. Construction is laggard in terms of adopting new technology.”

According to Barrett, there are many reasons for construction companies of all sizes to adopt technology into every project. In addition to the numerous benefits to the construction process, technology increases the probability of success, and success fosters a better culture.

“There is work associated with innovation,” he said. “It’s not easy. There are ways to increase the probability of success by creating a better culture and using innovation to create opportunities.”

He said that Turner’s Innovation team’s work supports other divisions within the company.

“Our work is very missional; we try to think about innovation as helping people: we want to reduce waste and inefficiency so they can unlock their greater potential and apply their talents to add value,” he said.

Skanska USA and Turner Construction Company are two of the largest construction firms in the United States. They manage thousands of projects each year totaling in the billions of dollars.

What about the small to mid-size firms, whose work is local or regional in scope? What technologies can they begin using now that will reap the rewards of efficiency and cost-savings for them and their clients?

Barrett encourages smaller firms to invest in technology.

“It’s incumbent upon the smaller and medium sized companies to be constantly looking at new ways of doing things to support their people, improve their company, grow their business and improve their bottom line,” he said.

He goes on to add that technology levels the playing field for small to medium to large companies. There are inexpensive yet effective tools available now that are easy to learn, such as Microsoft’s AI Builder software.

“Those tools can be a catalyst to magnify the impact of a smaller firm and what they are capable of, and they can start competing on a performance level with the larger contractors,” he said. “You don’t need a large IT budget; you can use the tools that are becoming readily available. There is a huge opportunity for small to medium firms to deliver a level of capability and performance that is outsized to the size of their firm. I don’t think people are quite aware of them. I encourage smaller companies to find some people in their organization and let them loose; encourage staff to investigate these new solutions.”

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Engineering, Construction and Survey, headquartered in Tunkhannock, Pa., in the heart of northeastern Pennsylvania. They’ve embraced a variety of technologies including drones, project management software and robotic surveying equipment.

“Drones are a great tool to communicate with a client, to provide progress photos monthly or quarterly,” said Earl Thomas, president and chief operating officer who oversees the construction division. “Our guys and the clients love it.”

Milnes’ chief surveyor, Lindy LaRue, understands the efficiency drones bring to the surveying side of the business, saving the clients not only time and money, but allowing them to make decisions on important details well before construction begins.

“With our initial mapping, we can take the drone and fly a 40-acre site in 20 minutes and have a survey grade photo that you can see down to one pixel per inch or less,” said LaRue.

“Every half an inch on the ground is one pixel on the screen. We then export that data into billions of points and create an object file out of that.”

One of Milnes’ clients wanted to build a large warehouse

that would be seen from a high traffic road. LaRue’s team was able to take the data gathered from the drone, export it into a 3D software program and digitally turn the building at different angles to show the client the best way to position the building for people to see the business’sign. This saved Milnes a great deal of time in the construction planning and their client a great deal of money, knowing with confidence how the building and signage would be positioned long before the first hole was dug.

Milnes’ teams work together on projects due to the investments the company has made in various technologies. Robotic surveying equipment, for example, benefits their entire team, not only the survey division.

“Things we use that are newer to us would be robotic survey equipment to lay out building foundations,” Thomas said. “Our construction team can take one point or two points and lay out the whole building with this robot. It’s more advanced, goes quicker and is more efficient than how we used to do it.”

Milnes’ construction superintendents all have iPads out in the field. While they still have print blueprints in the office, the project management software loaded on their iPads gives them easy access in the field to every document for a specific project.

“It’s very helpful when there are changes to the project on the fly,” he said. “Right from the iPad they can send a quick e-mail to me and ask a question about a particular detail. They can highlight an area and send it in an e-mail. We can get that to the engineer or architect, and the super can quickly get their answer.”

“From an engineering perspective, we are always looking for ways to streamline a project to get it under construction faster and more economically,” said Michael

Goodwin, vice president of Engineering. “We utilize OpenSite Designer land development software that is extremely helpful to develop concept plans in live interaction with project owners, contractors and other team members. It allows us to readily develop multiple design alternatives and can even provide high level cost estimating. We have used this tool with great success in recent years as we begin to shape a project from the client’s mind to paper and ultimately to the build. Tools like this have really helped cut down the effort to develop civil design plans, and ultimately help to minimize the site development costs.”

Technology has changed the construction process from the earliest phases of planning through to a project’s completion. Gone are the days of thick binders filled with paperwork that are handed over to the client at the end of a project, only to sit on a shelf and collect dust. The more sophisticated firms deliver those closeout packages digitally now.

“We began to ask what value can we bring a client at the end of a project that is atypical from a standard closeout package,” said O’Connell. “They’ve become more digital of course, but to take it one step further we’ve developed a closeout dashboard to help clients access all their project’s data even faster. This enables them to make quick decisions and to implement preventative maintenance plans and tools to avoid potential catastrophes.”

Closeout dashboards are an interactive PDF interface where Skanska USA’s team links all the project’s closeout information, including contact lists for vendors, warranty information and OEM information, into a digital user interface where all the information is stored and easy to access.

The amount of technology available can be overwhelming. Data collection apps, drones, robots, virtual reality devices and artificial intelligence software all combine to contribute to the efficiency and safety of a job site.

A technology that is right for one construction firm may not be needed by another. How do you know where to start?

Construction trade shows and conferences are a great place to learn more about available technologies and speak with manufacturer representatives and current customers.

Requesting a demonstration by a construction software company or drone manufacturer is another way to see exactly how a particular technology can benefit your operation.  CEG

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Turner Construction photo Turner is engaged with Dusty Robotics, a construction tech start-up behind the development of the FieldPrinter — a robotic solution that automates layout.

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FergusonEquipmentandTrailerSales Fills Need With Its New High Lift Kit

“See a need, fill a need,” said Craig Ferguson, owner of Ferguson Equipment and Trailer Sales in Dover, Minn.

Craig Ferguson has been in business for 36 years and started out in a small shop with just a torch, grinder, and stick welder. Ferguson specializes in good quality used wheel loaders and attachments and if the company doesn’t have what a customers is looking for, there’s a good chance it can find it, according to Ferguson.

When a customer purchased a lowhour John Deere 444K wheel loader, he wanted to know if Ferguson could find the same machine in a high-lift model, which can be extremely hard to find and can command top dollar for a quality used machine.

Ferguson told the customer it would be faster to fabricate a high lift conversion kit for the 444K he had on his lot, and that’s how the C.F. High Lift Kit was born. After securing a patent, Ferguson started a new division and orders are coming in, even from as far away as Uruguay.

“We plan on continuing to expand this part of our business, adding more models all the time,” said Ferguson. “The first one we fabricated for the John Deere 444K is still in use today and working great. Lead times are very reasonable, and we can do custom work, as well. We can build a high lift kit for any loader we sell.”

The bolt-on C.F. High Lift Kit provides additional reach and is designed to give high lift capabilities to a stan-

dard loader, adding 12 in. to 16 in. of extra reach depending on the machine. Installation only takes approximately a half-hour and requires no cutting or welding, and the high lift kit attaches to a machine with just a few bolts, according to the company.

The C.F. High Lift Kits include the following:

• Two boom brackets custom fit to the machine;

• One extended Z-bar dog bone;

• Two hardened bolts with bushings for boom arms and dog bone; and

• Six hardened ¾-in. bolts for side plates.

Ferguson Equipment and Trailer Sales is currently building C.F. High Lift Kits for the following models: Deere 444 H/J/K/L/P, Brazil G; Deere 524 H/J/K/L/P, Brazil G; Deere 544 H/J/K/L/P, Brazil G; Deere 624 H/J/K/L/P, Brazil G; Deere 644 H/J/K/L/P, Brazil G; Case 621 D/E/F/G; Case 721 D/E/F/G; and New Holland 170-B

The company reported that High Lift Kits for John Deere tool carrier models will be available soon.

For more information, visit https://www.fergusontrailersales.com/cf-high-lift-kit/ 

The bolt-on C.F. High Lift Kit provides additional reach and is designed to give high lift capabilities to a standard loader.

Installation only takes approximately a half-hour and requires no cutting or welding.

The kit adds approximately 12 in. of additional lift height to most machines.

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are reasonable. Add the additional reach you need with the new bolt-on C.F. High Lift kit. Our high lift kits are designed to give high lift capabilities to a standard loader, and adds approximately 12" of additional lift height to most machines. Installation only takes about a half hour and requires no cutting or welding, the high lift kit attaches to your machine with just a few bolts. Adding a C.F. High Lift Kit will add value to your machine and increase its resale by upwards of $15,000.

C.F. High Lift Kits include the following:

2 - Boom brackets custom fit to your machine

• 1 - Extended Z-bar dogbone

2 - Hardened bolts with bushings for boom arms and dog bone

• 6 - Hardened 3/4" bolts for side plates

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Hitachi’s ZW-7 Raises Bar for Comfort

Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas introduced the ZW-7 generation wheel loaders with an emphasis on comfort, versatility and safety. Larger, quieter cabs with improved ergonomics and panoramic visibility ensure the ZW-7 generation wheel loaders offer enhanced operator comfort.

“Operator comfort was a key design priority with our new wheel loaders series.Alot of work went into the cab to make it more comfortable to operate. For instance, improved sealing increases cab pressurization. This translates into a quieter cab, a more comfortable cab and a cleaner cab,” said Matt Koester, wheel loader product manager at Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas.

A standard fully adjustable heated air ride seat incorporates a seat-mounted armrest with electric-hydraulic controls and ergonomically located switches. The armrest and controls adjust 3.5 in. forward or reverse to comfortably accommodate operators of all sizes.

Versatility to Tackle Any Application

ZW-7 generation wheel loaders will range in size from 3 to 5.5 cu. yds.

Most models offer either a standard-lift or high-lift configuration to meet the demands of a variety of applications. There also are models with a parallel-link front arm configuration that excels in fork and tool carrier applications. This configuration keeps attachments parallel with the ground as the loader arms move up or down. Operators have increased control while loading or unloading items. The parallel-link arm configuration also allows greater visibility when using forks and other attachments.

Electric-hydraulic joystick controls reduce operator fatigue and the number of hydraulic lines in the cab.

Power is provided by Cummins engines that conform to Stage V emissions regulations. The ZX-7 generation wheel loaders feature an enhanced power up mode that increases hill-climbing performance by identifying slopes and adding power to prevent the engine speed from dropping when traveling uphill.

“The new technology on the ZX-7 generation wheel loaders allows operators to adjust machine settings for enhanced efficiency. A new sub-monitor provides a way for them to interact with this technology and select their preferred settings,” said Koester.

Astandard 8-in. anti-glare LCD sub-monitor allows operators to interface with integrated machine settings, a payload weighing system, rear object detection and a rearview camera display. The information is available at a glance, without the need to dig through different display settings to find it.

The payload weighing system uploads productivity information to the ConSite telematic system. Operators can check the weight of the load in the bucket from the inside cab monitor and log the material loaded. The payload weighing system offers four modes — tip-off to truck, tip-off to pile, autoadd and manual-add. These modes allow the system to manage loads according to their application. In addition, the unit is equipped with a warning function that reacts when the

bucket is overloaded, improving safety during operation.

Design Enhances Safety

Designing cabs with panoramic visibility helps create a safe and comfortable working environment. The position and design of the cab pillars, the layout of the monitor and switch panel have been improved to ensure a wider field of view from the cab.

ZW-7 generation wheel loaders take visibility a step further with the Aerial Angle peripheral vision camera system. It provides a wide 270-degree bird’s-eye view of the machine’s immediate environment. Aerial Angle includes three cameras mounted on the rear of the machine. Operators can see both the left and right sides of the machine on the monitor inside the cab.

Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas is always exploring new ways to increase safety on the job site. The latest innovation is an optional rear obstacle detection system. It provides visual and audible alarms based on the distance to the object.

The ZX160-7 wheel loader also is available with rear object detection with automatic deceleration. Once activated, the system automatically disengages the accelerator. The hydrostatic drive pumps are de-stroked and provide gentle deceleration until the operator acknowledges the object by diverting or applying the brakes.

A standard premium LED lighting package on all models provides long-lasting job site illumination for safe low-light applications.

Serviceability Improves Reliability, Uptime

Design enhancements help protect critical components from the environment.An inner element of the engine air filter protects the engine from dust ingress while cleaning the outer element. Even the air conditioner is protected with a sealed internal filter that prevents intrusion of dust into the air conditioner unit.

Airborne debris can become an issue in many wheel loader operations, often leading to decreased cooling system performance. Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas addressed this with an intelligent automatic reversing hydraulically driven fan and wide-fin radiators which prevent clogging. Easy-access filters and improved access to components simplify daily maintenance. Using telematic tools to monitor machine health also helps boost uptime. ConSite, which remotely monitors operational status and alerts owners and operators to upcoming maintenance needs, offers a new optional add-on, ConSite Air. It allows the wheel loader to be diagnosed remotely, as well as remote updates of the software. The servicing dealer can quickly diagnose issues that may arise, leading to increased uptime. A ConSite response team is on standby to rapidly resolve issues as they emerge.

For more information, visit hitachicm.us/products/wheelloaders/. 

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TeranIndustriesUnveilsBKT992K-SNR BucketforConstruction,MiningJobs

The construction and mining market segments are characterized by continuous evolution, driving advancements in tools and equipment.

Teran unveils its latest addition to the lineup of heavy-duty attachments: the 17-cu.-yd. capacity BKT992K-SNR bucket.

Manufactured with a HARDOX 450 base and dressed with HARDOX 550 reinforcement plates on all impactabrasion points, this build quality ensures performance longevity, the manufacturer said.

Tips Included

The BKT992K-SNR also comes with A170 series CAT Advansys tips, which provide enhanced durability and performance, allowing you to tackle even the toughest job sites with confidence. With CATAdvansys tips, users can experience improved productivity and reduced maintenance costs, the manufacturer said.

Your Advantage With Teran Industries

The 992K-SNR bucket is not a new product on the market, according to Teran Industries. However, its availability in the form of an unused product is elusive and rare, the company added. For this product, Teran Industries is providing the same advantage to its clientele that it does for the rest of its product line: sheer availability, the company said. The

strategy is to always have a handful of these units on the ground readily available for customers.

For more information about other Teran Industries equipment, including the new generation of 374 and 390 extremeduty buckets, THH400, THH3200, 3500, 4500 and 8000 hammers, visit www.teranindustries.com. 

The latest addition to Teran’s lineup of heavy-duty attachments is the BKT992K-SNR.

The BKT992K-SNR comes with A170 series CAT Advansys tips.

Mecalac Compact Wheeled Excavators Available to NorthAmerican Market

Mecalac, a global designer, manufacturer and distributor of compact construction equipment for urban environments, offers its award-winning MWR Series of wheeled excavators to the North American market.

Consisting of three models — 7MWR, 9MWR and 11MWR — the series features a range of benefits to help meet the needs of operations in the construction, landscaping and forestry industries, as well as municipalities and utility construction.

The MWR Series of wheeled excavators are purpose-built to allow for maximum maneuverability in tight working areas, offering the flexibility and versatility of a skid steer or compact track loader in one machine and delivering higher speed and mobility than tracked excavators.

“Traditionally, wheeled excavators have enjoyed less popularity in NorthAmerica because the open spaces and greater distances to travel favored larger equipment. That is no longer the case. As supply chain challenges continue and trucking costs increase, hauling equipment is becoming more expensive. Compounding that is the fact that job sites are getting smaller and labor shortages plague nearly every industry and business. These trends make it easy to recognize that the North American market needs compact equipment and the specific advantages that the wheeled excavator offers,” said Peter Bigwood, general manager of Mecalac North America.

“Mecalac has more than 40 years of experience building and fine tuning our wheeled excavators; and we believe the North American market is ready for this new approach to work.”

Each of the three models in the MWR series offers speed in a compact footprint. The smallest of the three, the 7MWR, offers variable speed between 0 and 19 mph. Two of the larger models, the 9MWR and 11MWR, provide contractors standard travel speeds between 0 and 12 mph with an option for enhanced speed up to 22 mph on the 9MWR and up to 19 mph on the 11MWR. The speed in combination with the versatility of these machines provide operations with substantial benefits in productivity and efficiency by significantly reducing travel time on the job site and between jobs.

The MWR series machines have a center of gravity that is 20 percent lower than other models while still maintaining a high ground clearance. The unique combination ensures exceptional stability even while operating offroad and on slopes and simultaneously reduces the risk of undercarriage damage from obstacles on the ground, according to the manufacturer.

With four-wheel steering, the MWR series machines are maneuverable and feature a turn radius 2.5 times more compact than a traditional wheeled excavator.

Although compact, the MWR series does not sacrifice on power. A 75-hp (55.4-kW) engine is standard on each model. Lifting capacity ratio is best in class, with the smallest model able to lift 3 metric tons at 10 ft. (3 m) through 360 degrees.

Using Mecalac’s hydraulic quick coupler,

transitions between attachments such as buckets or forks can be made in under a minute from inside the cab. Equipped with a set of forks, the MWR machines can replace a telescopic handler or rough terrain forklift and another operator. The Mecalac boom system even allows for unloading pallets below grade.

“We’re confident that the MWRs will be a game-changer for contractors and operators in North America for years to come,” Bigwood said.

“By combining a compact footprint with a balanced design that is powerful, versatile and user-friendly, the MWR Series achieves higher levels of productivity than ever before, making it a valuable addition to any job site. There are wheeled excavators, and there are Mecalac MWR wheeled excavators.”

All MWR models in North America come standard with MyMecalac, the company’s fleet management technology. The onboard telematics system delivers everything from high-level summaries to specific machine details, including maintenance, inspection and damage notifications, to empower fleet managers to boost efficiency and machine uptime.

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

Using Mecalac’s hydraulic quick coupler, transitions between attachments such as buckets or forks can be made in under a minute from inside the cab.

Although compact, the MWR series does not sacrifice on power. A 75-hp (55.4-kW) engine is standard on each model.

WANTED (IN): HYSTER H80FT FORKS

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

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

THANKS.

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WANTED (WI): JOHN DEERE 200C

EXCAVATOR - WANT TO BUY 5000065000 POUND EXCAVATOR WITH HYDRAULIC THUMB UNDER 6000 HOURS, UNDER $90K, ANY MAKE.

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

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VIDEOTRON.CA;

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CRAWLER DOZER - WANT TO BUY

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BACKHOE LOADERS – WE ARE LOOKING TO BUY FOR THE FOLLOWING

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EXCAVATORS - LOOKING TO BUY

USED VOLVO 480DL EXCAVATORS.

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WHEEL LOADERS - LOOKING FOR ANY WHEEL LOADERS IN MICHIGAN UNDER 10,000 POUNDS & LESS THAN $15,000

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WANTED (US): HITACHI EXCAVATORS

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

EMAIL:

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PHONE: 281-694-5478

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WANTED (US): HITACHI ZX200-E EXCAVATOR.

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THANKS.

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

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

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

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

EMAIL: USEDEQUIPMENTSOURCING@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 281-694-5478

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

EMAIL:BSCHAAB@AMERICANDND.COM

PHONE: 716-984-7566

WANTED: CATERPILLAR M320 EXCAVATOR. LOOKING FOR A MOBILE EXCAVATOR CATERPILLAR M320DSINGLE BOOM, IN WORKING CONDITION, FOR IMMEDIATE PURCHASE. EMAIL: RENATO.NASCIMENTO@ ELEBBRE.COM; PHONE: +5511994602266

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

EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

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

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

EMAIL: BERTRANDLAZURE @CHARETTETRANSPORT.COM; PHONE: 1-450-691-5151

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

EMAIL: BERT@MEXUSCAN.COM; PHONE: 1-514-233-5151

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

EMAIL:EQUIPMENTPRO22@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 570-423-7631

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\WANTED (WORLDWIDE): DOOSAN DX480 EXCAVATORS - WANTED TO BUY USED DOOSAN EXCAVATORS DX480 - DX520 4000-5000HRS.

EMAIL: AMERICAUSEDEQUIPMENT@ GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +1-657-236-7399

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

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

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

EMAIL: USEDEQUIPMENTSOURCING@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 281-694-5478

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

EMAIL: INFO@IUKANDCO.COM;

PHONE: +923331234598

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WANTED (US): KUBOTA B7300HSD

TRACTOR W/ 60 INCH MOWER DECK.

EMAIL: PRONCALLO@AOL.COM;

PHONE: 845-225-7504

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

EMAIL: BEBOMOR2003@YAHOO.COM

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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): KOMATSU

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

WA40 OR SMALLER.

EMAIL:CRAIGBERENS944@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 6I6-813-3642

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

EMAIL: TAVAKE08@ICLOUD.COM;

PHONE: 415-748-8079

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

EMAIL: NAQIB_KHAN73@YAHOO.COM;

PHONE: +923333298751

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

EMAIL:

NAQIB_KHANINTRCO@HOTMAIL.COM;

PHONE: +923332316587

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

EMAIL: EDDIE.SIDDIQUI3@GMAIL.COM

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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CONCRETE

PUMPS: SCHWING, PUTZMEISTER, ALLIANCE, ELBA, CONCORD, PUMPSTAR, ETC. ALL MODELS, BRANDS, & SIZES, OLD OR NEW! BOOM PUMPS, TRAILER & TRUCK MOUNTED CITY PUMPS PURCHASED. OLD, RETIRED, NO LONGER USED AND PARTS & PUMPS NEEDING REPAIRS. INSTANT PAYMENT GUARANTEED.

EMAIL: BBENEDETTO@COMCAST.NET

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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): HITACHI EX330-5 EXCAVATORS – WE ARE LOOKING TO BUY A COUPLE OF UNITS OF HITACHI EXCAVATORS EX 330-5 & EX 450-5.

EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

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

EMAIL: NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

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WANTED (US): JOHN DEERE 992D EXCAVATORS – NEED TO LOCATE JOHN DEERE'S EXCAVATORS SIZES 190E, 200, 210, 230, 270, 300, 400.

EMAIL: USEDEQUIPMENTS

TRADINGLLC@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 281-694-5478

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WANTED (US): EZ SCREEN 1200XLS SCREENING – ANYTHING THAT WOULD BE LIKE A 1200 OR1200 XLS.

EMAIL:

MAIERLANDSCAPING@GMAIL.COM

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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR BACKHOE LOADERS, ALL MODELS – NEED TO BUY USED CAT WHEEL LOADERS, BACKHOES, EXCAVATORS, HIGHWAY TRUCK.

EMAIL: SEARCHT930@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 657-236-7399

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WANTED: CHAINS AND SPROCKETS FOR KOBELCO 400IV OR 480 EXCAVATOR, NEW OR USED.

EMAIL: FJS-1@ATT.NET

PHONE: 724-535-7722

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

EMAIL: FJS-1@ATT.NET

PHONE: 724-535-7722

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WANTED (PA): JOHN DEERE BUCKETS, ALL MODELS; LOOKING FOR BUCKET FOR JOHN DEERE 644H WITH CUTTING EDGE OR TEETH 4.25 YARD.

EMAIL: FJS-1@ATT.NET

PHONE: 724-535-7722

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WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR DUMP

TRUCKS - CAT 725-745'S 10,000 HOURS OR LESS, WILL BUY IN GROUPS.

EMAIL: ANDREWL@BLACKSTARACA.COM

PHONE: 312-898-5355

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WANTED (US); TEREX BUCKET

TRUCKS, ALL MODELS - 55 FT & 60 FT 4-5 YEARS OLD, PREFERABLY PREFER TEREX 5TC-55 & ALTEC AA55E PREFER FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS.

EMAIL: ZACHZ@BLACKSTARACA.COM; PHONE: 815-575-6797

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WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 916

WHEEL LOADERS; RUNNING OR NON-RUNNING UNITS REQUIRED.

EMAIL: IMPERIALMACHINERYTRADER@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 281-694-5478

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WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 966F II WHEEL LOADERS

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

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

ALEX LYON & SON AUCTIONEERS

www.lyonauction.com

315-633-2944

• Syracuse, NY

July 6pm – July 7am, 2023

For: 2-Day, 1 Owner Inventory Reduction Auction

• Canastota, NY

July 7 - 8, 2023

For: Annual Barbecue & Haycamp with Nicest Late Model Equipment & Trucks

• Mexico, NY

Sat., July 15, 2023

For: Complete Liquidation, Retirement Auction

Construction Equipment & much more

• Long Island, NY

Sat., July 22, 2023

For: Complete Liquidation, Retirement Landscape & Grooming Company

RITCHIE BROS. AUCTIONEERS

www.rbauction.com

402-421-3631

• Atlantic Canada Event

July 10, 2023

• Quebec Timed Auction

July 12 - 13

• Fort Worth, TX

July 18 - 20, 2023

• NE Regional Event

July 25 - 27, 2023

ABSOLUTE AUCTION & REALTY, INC.

www.AARauctions.com

800-243-0061

• Online

Ends July 5, 2023

For: Town of Wappinger Surplus Auction

• Online Ends July 6, 2023

For: Poughkeepsie, NY Vehicle & Equipment Auction

AUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL

www.auctionsinternational.com

800-536-1401

• Online

June 21 – July 21, 2023

For: Online Auctions Closing Daily!

BAR NONE AUCTION

www.barnoneauction.com

866-372-1700

• Online

Sat., July 8, 2023

For: Sacramento Equipment Auction

Coming Auctions

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

• Online

Fri., July 28, 2023

For: Woodburn Equipment Auction

BIDADOO AUCTIONS

www.bidadoo.com

1-877-BIDADOO

• Online

July 4, 2023

• Online

July 11, 2023

BIG IRON AUCTIONS

www.bigiron.com

800-937-3558

• Online

July 5, 2023

• Online

July 12, 2023

BRIGHT STAR AUCTIONS www.brightstarauctions.com

574-825-0704

• Middlebury, IN

July 6 - 7, 2023

For: Summer Second Mile Center Equipment Consignment Auction

• Middlefield, OH

Fri., July 14, 2023

For: Summer ’23 Lake Erie Consignment Auction

• Allensville, PA

Fri., July 28, 2023

For: Big Valley Consignment Auction

HANSEN AUCTION GROUP www.hansenauctiongroup.com

920-383-1012

• Online

Bidding Ends July 6, 2023

For: Commercial Logging Equipment Auction

HESS AUCTIONEERS

www.hessauctioneers.net

866-511-2493

• Marietta, PA

Fri., August 11, 2023

For: Truck, Trailer & Equipment Auction

HUNYADY AUCTION COMPANY

www.hunyady.com

800-233-6898

• Virtual Live Wed., July 12, 2023

For: Complete Liquidation C&S Equipment Company

I.R.A.Y. AUCTION

www.iraymn.com

320-968-7230

• Online

Wed., August 9, 2023

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

J.J. KANE AUCTIONEERS

www.jjkane.com

856-764-7163

• Online

Thurs., July 6, 2023

For: Central Region Timed Auction

• Online

Thurs., July 6, 2023

For: Southern California Surplus Auction

• Online

Tues., July 11, 2023

For: Northeast Region Timed Auction

• Online

Thurs., July 18 2023

For: Western Region Timed Auction

J. STOUT AUCTIONS

www.jstoutauction.com

888-897-8864

• Online

Thurs., July 27, 2023

For: Public Live Online Auction

JEFF MARTIN

AUCTIONEERS, INC.

www.jeffmartinauctioneers.com

601-450-6200

• Online

Tues., July 11, 2023

For: Tools & Business Equipment

• Stanton, TX

Thurs., July 13, 2023

For: Permian Basin

Unreserved Public Auction

• Columbus, OH

Tues., July 18, 2023

For: 4th Annual Central OH

Heavy Equipment & Truck Auction

• Online

Thurs., July 20, 2023

For: Mississippi Topsoil

• East Graham, NC

Tues., July 25, 2023

For: Bunker Heavy Lift Cranes Excess Equipment Auction

McDOUGALL AUCTIONEER LTD

www.mcdougallauction.com

800-263-4193

• Online

July 6 - 7, 2023

For: VVI Construction Ltd. Complete Dispersal 2-Day Auction

MIEDEMA ASSET

MANAGEMENT GROUP

www.1800lastbid.com

616-538-0367

• Online Repocast.com

Tues., July 11, 2023

For: Construction/Heavy & Commercial Lawn Equipment Auction

MYRON BOWLING AUCTIONEERS, INC.

www.myronbowling.com

513-738-3311

• Online

Mon., July 19, 2023

For: Mexico City Webcast

PURPLE WAVE AUCTION

www.purplewave.com

866-608-9283

• Online

Wed., July 5, 2023

For: Vehicles & Equipment Auction

• Online

Thurs., July 6, 2023

For: Construction Equipment Auction

• Online

Thurs., July 6, 2023

For: Croell Redi-Mix Inventory Reduction Auction

• Online

Tues., July 11, 2023

For: Government Auction

• Online

Wed., July 12, 2023

For: Ag Equipment Auction

• Online

Thurs., July 13, 2023

For: Truck & Trailer Auction

RES AUCTION SERVICES

www.RES.bid

833-SOLD-RES

• Mansfield, OH

Fri., July 14, 2023

For: CCI Midwest Industrial Services Absolute Dispersal Auction

RTI AUCTIONS

www.teitsworth.com

585-243-1563

• Online

July 5 - 11, 2023

For: July NetAuction: Edition 1

SALES AUCTION COMPANY, LLC

www.salesauctioncompany.com

860-627-7506

• Easthampton, MA

Thurs., August 10, 2023

For: Dietz Construction Corp. Complete Dispersal One Owner Retirement Sale

STEFFES GROUP INC.

www.steffesgroup.com

701-237-9173s

• Online

July 5 - 12, 2023

For: Alpine Civil Construction Realignment Auction

• Online

July 28 – Aug. 4, 2023

For: Steffes Construction Auction

VANTAGE AUCTIONS

www.vantageauctions.com

951-228-9040

• Lake Elsinore, CA

Sat., July 22, 2023

For: Heavy Equipment, Truck & Trailer Auction Co.

WSM AUCTIONEERS

www.wsmauctioneers.com

623-936-3300

• Online

Sat., July 8, 2023

For: Virtual Public Auction

YODER & FREY

HEAVY EQUIPMENT AUCTIONS

www.yoderandfrey.com

419-865-3990

• Kissimmee, FL

Thurs., June 29, 2023

For: Florida Auction Site

Cratos Offers Its Solution to Help Combat Labor Issues

Labor shortages remain a primary concern in the construction industry, including demolition contractors. According to the Associated General Contractors of America’s (AGC) 2023 Construction Outlook National Survey, supply chain issues, rising costs and labor shortages rank among the top concerns business owners are facing in 2023. All three problems, when combined, can result in project delays, leading to a decrease in revenue.

This forces business owners to look for solutions to combat the issue head on, and rightly so — decreases in revenue aren’t minor inconveniences; they can put an end to a business if these problems aren’t addressed quickly. Solutions for labor shortages can include making job positions more appealing, or according to the AGC survey, offering higher pay rates for the positions they seek to fill.

There is another option the demolition industry can take that not only benefits their businesses in the short term but expands their businesses success over the long term, according to Cratos Equipment.

Battery-Powered Equipment Helps Solve Labor Shortage

How can buying more machines help you? It’s simple, according to Cratos Equipment. One machine does the work of three to five laborers. With the right equipment, says Cratos, contractors can have all the labor they need, which leads to having the capability of accepting contracts over other contractors who are not equipped efficiently to surmount labor shortages, and even complete projects more quickly. This, in turn, leads to being able to take on more work.

And when labor shortages are no longer an issue, contractors now have the equipment that amplifies the work that an increased workforce can accomplish. In every way, introducing battery powered equipment, such as the 100ECO batterypowered skid-steer, is a massive benefit to a contractor’s demolition arsenal, according to Cratos Equipment.

Is It Safe to Use Skid Steers Indoors?

When they are 100 percent battery-powered, they are perfectly safe, according to Cratos Equipment. The company added that its mini-excavator also can be safely operated indoors to greatly increase productivity, all while not exposing laborers to harmful toxins. Battery-powered means no emissions, which is highly important when doing interior demolition jobs. Cratos said if battery-powered equipment is not used for those jobs sites, contractors either need to spend time preparing ventilation systems to keep workers safe or hire even more workers.

How Much Maintenance Does Battery-Powered Equipment Need?

According to Cratos Equipment, “next to no maintenance is needed a with batterypowered equipment.

“Simply charge your machine and get to work,” the company said. “We can’t say no maintenance will ever be needed — eventually, you’re going to need to replace a part here and there — but in comparison to gasor diesel-powered machines, our machines are a cost/time saver in every way.”

For more information, visit cratos.com. 

Cratos Equipment’s popular electric mini-skid steer model, the 100ECO.

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

800/654-5640

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

ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS (AGC)

AGC Events Calendar:

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

• AGC EDGE Lean Construction Education Program, 2nd edition (https://training.agc.org/course/vlea230701/)

Date: Mon, July 10, 2023 – 11 AM – Wed, July 26, 2023 – 3 PM

ONLINE, VIRTUAL Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Project Manager Development Program (https://training.agc.org/course/vpmd230701/)

Date: Wed, July 12, 2023 – 9 AM – Fri, July 28, 2023 – 2 PM

ONLINE, VIRTUAL

Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Project Manager Development Program (https://training.agc.org/course/project-manager-development-program/)

Date: Mon, August 14, 2023 – 9 AM – Fri, August 18, 2023 – 5

PM ONLINE, VIRTUAL

Training/Professional Development

For further information, contact AGC: Phone: 703/548-3118

Email: info@agc.org

NATIONAL ASPHALT PAVEMENT ASSOCIATION (NAPA)

NAPA 2023 MIDYEAR MEETING

Dates: July 9 – 12, 2023

Location: Loews Kansas City Hotel 1515 Wyandotte Street • Kansas City, MO 64108

Phone: 816/897-7070

The NAPA Midyear Meeting is three comprehensive days of committee meetings and educational sessions focused on advancing the asphalt pavement industry. Throughout this meeting, NAPA leadership gathers input, makes decisions, and reaffirms the strategic direction of our indus-

try, members, and stakeholders.

ABOUT NAPA: NAPA’s Mission: To advance the asphalt pavement industry through leadership, stewardship, and member engagement. NAPA’s Vision: Sustainable transportation infrastructure that paves the way for thriving communities and commerce. NAPA & Industry Fast Facts: NAPA exclusively represents the interests of the asphalt producer/contractor on the national level with Congress, government agencies, and other national trade and business organizations. NAPA supports an active research program designed to improve the quality of asphalt pavements and paving techniques used in the construction of roads, parking lots, airports, and recreational facilities. The association provides technical, educational, and marketing materials to its members; and offers educational opportunities. Founded in 1955, the association counts more than 1,100 companies as members. Why Join NAPA? NAPA membership gives you and every employee in your organization access to best practices, emerging research, and innovative business solutions…AND

MORE!

For more information on this event, contact: NAPA, 6406 Ivy Lane, Suite 350, Greenbelt, MD 20770-1441

Phone: 301/731-4748 Toll Free: 888/468-6499 Fax: 301/7314621

MICHIGAN AGGREGATES ASSOCIATION (MAA) 2023 SUMMER CONFERENCE

SUMMER MEETING 2023

Dates: July 20 – 23, 2023

Place: Crystal Mountain Thompsonville Village, Michigan

The 2023 MAA Summer Conference (scheduled for July 20 – 23, 2023) will take place at the beautiful Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville Village, Michigan.

MAA 2023 SUMMER CONFERENCE REGISTRATION is OPEN!

Sponsorship Opportunities are Available for the Summer Conference!

Make sure to sign up today as a SPONSOR and have your company recognized as one of the Official MAA Summer Conference Sponsors.

Thank you for helping to ensure that this year’s Conference is a huge success!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the MAA Office at 517/381-1732.

ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA, INC. (AGC)

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) is the leading association for the construction industry. AGC represents more than 27,000 firms, including over 6,500 of America’s leading general contractors, and over 9,000 specialty-contracting firms. More than 10,500 service providers and suppliers are also associated with AGC, all through a nationwide network of chapters.

• Construction Safety, Health & Environmental Conference 2023

(https://shec.agc.org/)

Dates: July 25, 2023 (7:00AM) to July 27, 2023 (12:00PM)

Conference ends at 12 Noon Thurs, July 27, 2023

Open Forum Discussion and Meeting Wrap-Up Place: Renaissance Nashville Hotel 611 Commerce Street • Nashville, TN 37203

Find Out What the Future Holds for Your Industry Whether your goal is

protecting the safety and health of the people working in construction or protecting the environment during the construction process - this conference is tailored for you!

About the Conference This conference is geared towards corporate, regional and project safety and health and/or environmental staff representing construction firms of all sizes and who perform various types of construction work.

For more information, contact Associated General Contractors of America (AGC):

Address: 2300 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22201 Phone: 703/548-3118. Email: meetings@agc.org.

• AGC Annual Golf Tournament

Dates: Friday, August 4, 2023

Times: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDT

Location: Meadow Wood Golf Course 24501 E. Valley Way Avenue, Liberty Lake, WA 99019

Location: Liberty Lake Golf Course 24403 E. Sprague Avenue, Liberty Lake, WA 99019

Description: The Inland Northwest AGC Summer Golf Tournament is our biggest social event of the year! Playing both Meadow Wood and Liberty Lake Golf Courses with over 275 players, 50 sponsors and dozens of contests, is a great way for members to get involved with the AGC. Networking opportunities do not get any better than this! Whether you bring a group of clients to play in the tournament, host an activity on the course or simply take advantage of one of the many sponsorship opportunities, the AGC Tournament offers everyone a way to gain exposure and promote their business.

We look forward to making this the best tournament yet and hope to see everyone out on the course!

For more information on the AGC Annual Golf Tournament, contact: Inland Northwest AGC/NWAGC, 4935 E. Trent Avenue, Spokane, WA 99212. Telephone: 509/5350391. Email: info@nwagc.org.

For General Information, contact: AGC of America, 2300 Wilson Blvd., Suite 400, Arlington, VA 22201. Telephone: 703/548-3118. Fax: 703/548-3119. Email: info@agc.org. Website: www.agc.org.

SCRAP EXPO - A Live Demonstration Event!

Place: Kentucky Exposition Center Louisville, KENTUCKY

Dates: September 12 – 13, 2023

Registration is now open for Scrap Expo!

The industry’s first live demonstration event, Scrap Expo, is BACK, returning to Louisville, Kentucky! Taking place September 12 – 13, 2023, this one-of-a-kind event officially has opened registration. Register today and take advantage of super early bird registration rates!

Scrap Expo is a unique event designed especially for scrap metal dealers and processors, auto dismantlers and others handling and preparing ferrous and nonferrous scrap.

It’s a hands-on event that allows attendees to operate equipment and see live demonstrations. You will get to grab the joystick and feel how the equipment responds.

You will also be able to explore our indoor exhibit hall and outdoor

demo area, where you will be able to test-drive, move, cut, and prepare scrap in real time!

See live demonstrations of baling, logging, and shearing equipment. Our educational program includes sessions that will provide insights you need to understand what scrap buyers want. The event also will include technical training sessions covering machine maintenance and operation as well as informative sessions on scrap identification and markets.

For more information on this Event, Email: conference@gie.net. Phone: 216/393-0300 and Phone: 216/525-0515.

Farm Science Review

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

Dates: September 19 – 21, 2023

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

. Comprehensive field demonstrations each day of the show.

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

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

For more information on this event, contact The Ohio State University, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. Farm Science Review, 135 State Route 38 NE, London, OH 43140. Phone: 614/292-4278. Email: fsrinfo@osu.edu.

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