West #4, 2012

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“The Nation’s Best Read Construction Newspaper… Founded 1957.” February 25, 2012 • Vol. VIII • No. 4 • 470 Maryland Drive • Ft. Washington, PA 19034 • 215/885-2900 • Toll Free 800-523-2200 • Fax 215/885-2910 • www.constructionequipmentguide.com

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Oftedal Construction Finishes Third Project in Wyoming’s Sybille Canyon By Jennifer Rupp CEG CORRESPONDENT

WY 34 / Sybille Canyon in Albany County, Wyoming has been the site of three complete reconstruction projects over the last twelve years. Oftedal Construction operated out of its Casper, Wyo., office to lead all three Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) projects, covering 20 mi. (32 km) between Wheatland and Laramie. The third and final section of work began in April 2011. Approximately 6 mi. (9.7 km) of two-lane roadway received the works — complete reconstruction with hori-

Ritchie Bros. Host World’s Largest Equipment Sale...56

see CANYON page 10

U.S. Department of Transportation Proposes Budget

Flor ida Auctions Sales Brisk for Yoder & Frey...62

Oftedal Construction uses one of its Cat D9 dozers on a rock cut.

AED Foundation Holds Auction Benefit...64

Table of Contents ........4 California Section 15-17 Paving Section......19-27 Excavators & Attachments Section ................29-49 Auction Section .. 56-65 Business Calendar ....59 Advertisers Index ......66

HONOLULU (AP) State Senate leaders expressed bipartisan support for the “Invest in Hawaii Act of 2012,” which sets forth an aggressive, $500 million capital improvement project package aimed at stimulating the economy. During remarks for the Legislature’s opening day Jan. 18, Senate President Shan Tsutsui said Senate Bill 2012 will address a multimillion dollar backlog of deferred repair and maintenance projects at state facilities, while simultaneously creating jobs by identifying construction projects that can begin immediately. “Projects would be seen in every single one of our 255 public schools, all 10

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood “President Obama’s Feb. 13 praised President Obama’s $74 billion budget for the Dept. budget for the U.S. of Transportation Department of reflects our commitment Transportation. These to investing in an funds will lay a new foundation for economic America that is built growth and competitive- to last.” ness by investing in our Ray LaHood national infrastructure U.S. Department of Transportation network, building on recent safety achievements and modernizing our transportation systems through research and innovation, he said. “President Obama’s budget for the Department of Transportation reflects our commitment to investing in an America that is built to last,” said LaHood. “A strong American economy depends on the roadways, runways and

see PACKAGE page 50

see BUDGET page 8

Hawaii Senate Supports Construction Package By Treena Shapiro ASSOCIATED PRESS


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