West 20 October 5, 2025 by Construction Equipment Guide

Williams Brothers Completes I-10 Project

By Irwin Rapoport CEG CORRESPONDENT

Williams Brothers Construction achieved substantial completion of the Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) $141 million Interstate 10 Brookshire Project approximately 40 mi. west of Houston.

The project widened the interstate in the city of Brookshire, updated frontage roads and rebuilt bridges over the Brazos River to improve mobility by increasing capacity for the traffic in and out of the metro area.

As the project neared completion, crews installed sidewalk and curb ramps, signs, highmast illumination, rumble strips, driveways and sodding, while placing the final striping, taking care of the grading and pavement edge shouldering, completing the general project cleanup and dealing with punch-list items.

“We are making travel times safer and much more efficient for industry and everyday highway users,” TxDOT Commissioner Steven Alvis said at the project’s ribbon-cutting ceremony.

TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams noted: “The population growth and real estate development west of Houston in Katy and beyond has been very rapid, causing congestion on I-10.”

By Lucy Perry CEG CORRESPONDENT

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2023 John Deere 130P, Stk#: HR-1435, EROPS, A/C & Heat, Radio, 1,465 hrs., 36" Bucket w/Hyd Thumb, 28" Pads, Rear View Camera $159,500

2023 John Deere 75G, Stk#: HR-1466, EROPS, A/C & Heat, Radio, 1,157 hrs., 23" Bucket, 91" Blade, 17" Rubber Pads $89,500

2017 Doosan 185CFM, Stk#: HR-13670, 3,074 hrs., 125 PSI, 2,700 Eng. RPM, Weight 2,325 lbs. $12,500

2021 John Deere 450K LGP, Stk#: HR-1232, OROPS, 6 Way Blade, 2,278 hrs., 24" Pads, 9' 7" Wide $79,500

2023 John Deere 35G, Stk#: HR-1469, OROPS, 764 hrs., 16" Bucket, 68" Blade, 12" Rubber Tracks $48,500 2007 Cat 740, Stk#: HR-12885, EROPS, A/C & Heat, Radio, 14,784 hrs., with Tailgate, 6 Way Drive, 42 Ton Cap., 29.5Rx25 Tires @ 90%, 10' 6 Wide ..............................$139,500

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8 MOUNTAIN CRANE ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF LENNON CRANE

Mountain Crane Service LLC (Mountain), a crane and heavy lift specialist, announced on Sept. 8, 2025, the acquisition of Lennon Crane and Equipment Co. (Lennon Crane), an industry leader in crane rentals and sales serving the United States and Canadian markets.

8 RDO EQUIPMENT REALIGNS TO ENHANCE CUSTOMER SUPPORT

A series of promotions brings new and familiar faces to RDO Equipment Co.’s Midwest and Mountain regions. Kelly Gress, chief financial officer, Adam Gilbertson, senior vice president and Anthony Saraceno, vice president, are applying their leadership skills in new ways to benefit RDO teams and customers.

12 AED WELCOMES MATT LAMY AS GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MANAGER

Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) announced the addition of Matt Lamy as government affairs manager. Based in AED’s Washington, D.C., office, Lamy will play a vital role in advancing the association’s legislative and regulatory priorities in both the United States and Canada.

12 TADANO ANNOUNCES SALE OF FOUR RABERN LOCATIONS TO SUNBELT

Tadano announced the sale of its Rabern Rentals business to Sunbelt Rental effective Sept. 17, 2025. Tadano acquired Rabern as part of its acquisition of Manitex in January 2025. The sale includes Rabern Rentals’ four business locations in northern Texas — Hereford, Lubbock and two in Amarillo.

12 AED ANNOUNCES RECORD AT WOMEN IN EQUIPMENT CONFERENCE 2025

Associated Equipment Distributors announced the success of its 2025 Women in Equipment Conference, held on Sept. 17-19 in Chicago, Ill. The annual event reached new heights this year, drawing 131 attendees representing dealerships, manufacturers and service providers.

16 NEL SEASON THREE KICKS OFF WITH NEW EVENTS, COMPETITORS

20 DOT&PF AWARDS CONTRACT FOR KENAI SPUR HIGHWAY WORK

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) announced on Sept. 10, 2025, that it had awarded a $29 million construction contract for Phase II of the Kenai Spur Highway Rehabilitation Project to Quality Asphalt Paving.

21 SAKAI PRODUCES 1,000TH SV544 SOIL COMPACTOR IN GEORGIA

Sakai America announced a milestone with the production of its 1,000th SV544 soil compactor at its Adairsville, Ga., factory. The machine, an SV544TBCF model equipped with a padfoot drum, leveling blade, cab and removable smooth shell, is heading to Power Motive, a dealer in the western United States.

22 CONTRACTOR PAVES AT 7,750-FT. FOR BERNESE ALPS PROJECT

To prepare the popular mountain destination south of Lake Thun for summer, the path between the mountain station and the mountain restaurant had to be renovated. The 558-ft. route is used for food and beverage transportation and is frequented by approximately 1,000 people every day in the high season.

26 FAYAT COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF NORTH CAROLINA’S LEEBOY

FAYAT Group announced the completion of its 100 percent stake in LeeBoy, based in Lincolnton, N.C., and renowned for its line of asphalt paving and maintenance equipment. For more than 60 years, LeeBoy has powered the world of asphalt with its asphalt related equipment.

WHY LANDFILL TECHNOLOGY IS NEXT FRONTIER IN WASTE MANAGEMENT

While landfills may not be the first thing that comes to mind when a person thinks about the birth of civilization, these areas existed in the earliest days of humans living, growing food and doing business together. The earliest recorded landfill was in Knossos, Crete, around 3,000 BCE.

42 CERTIFICATION CENTER AT EQUIP EXPO OFFERS COURSES, EDUCATION

For a second year, Equip Exposition’s Certification Center will offer courses and education to help landscapers and contractors add valuable continuing education units (CEUs) toward maintaining their certifications. Equip Exposition is being held Oct. 21-24, 2025, at the Kentucky Exposition Center. 48

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Mountain Crane Announces Acquisition of Lennon Crane

This acquisition marks a new chapter for both companies, built on aligned cultures, mutual respect and years of successful collaboration. As part of this change, Mountain also will become an authorized Tadano distributor, expanding its ability to provide customers with lifting solutions through Tadano’s renowned line of cranes.

“Good things happen when good people get together,” said Paul Belcher, Mountain CEO. “Lennon and Mountain have

been friends and partners for many years. We share the same culture and values, and look forward to working together. As we combine our forces, we can leverage our strengths to expand equipment availability, technical expertise and industry-leading service to our customers.’

Lennon Crane, founded in 1975, specializes in bare crane rentals and has built a reputation for reliability, flexibility and customer support. Its fleet primarily includes Tadano Rough Terrain cranes ranging from 35-ton to 160-ton capacity, as well as telescopic crawler cranes. Lennon Crane has served as Tadano America’s exclusive distributor in Washington and Oregon, supplying new and well-maintained used cranes alongside exemplary parts and service support.

“Joining with Mountain Crane represents a great opportunity to enhance the resources and services available to our customers,” Gordon Lennon said. “These are really great people that align well with Lennon Crane.”

“Our core business in the Pacific Northwest will remain the same — late model bare rentals, sales of quality new and used equipment and great service,” Scott Lennon said. “We are excited to continue as a Tadano distributor and represent the GR, GT, GTC and AC lines under the Mountain name. We have some big announcements coming and I’m excited to be a part of the team.”

As part of the strategic transition, Lennon Crane's Tadano distributorship responsibilities will transfer seamlessly to Mountain. Mountain has already placed a significant stock order to bolster their sales fleet, ensuring customers experience no gaps in equipment availability, parts or service support.

“We are excited about this new chapter with Mountain, an organization known for integrity, innovation and exceptional service,” said Daniel Melnyk, vice president of sales North America of Tadano America. “This partnership reinforces our commitment to providing continuity and excellence to our valued customers in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.”

Both Mountain and Lennon Crane emphasize their ongoing dedication to maintaining Lennon Crane's established core business in the Pacific Northwest — bare crane rentals and sales — with no plans to introduce operated or taxi crane services in the region.

This acquisition is poised to strengthen market presence, deepen industry relationships and provide enhanced value to customers throughout North America. 

RDO Equipment Realigns to Enhance Customer Support

A series of promotions brings new and familiar faces alike to RDO Equipment Co.’s Midwest and Mountain construction equipment regions.

Kelly Gress, chief financial officer, Adam Gilbertson, senior vice president and Anthony Saraceno, vice president, are applying their leadership skills in new ways to benefit RDO teams and customers.

The changes began in early 2025 with Kelly Gress being named CFO of RDO Equipment Co. Gress spent the first 10 years of his RDO career working in a variety of centralized finance and accounting roles before moving into a vice president role overseeing construction technology in 2012. He went on to oversee all of RDO’s Midwest construction stores in 2015.

“Kelly did a great job leading our Midwest construction business for more than a decade, and now he’s in a spot to use his financial background and operational experience to serve the entire RDO footprint,” said Chris Cooper, RDO Equipment Co.’s president.

With Gress’s departure from the Midwest construction group, RDO took the opportunity to realign its construction regions. This involved combining six Montana store locations and nine store locations across Idaho,

South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming into an updated Mountain construction region under the leadership of Adam Gilbertson, senior vice president.

Gilbertson, who spent many years coleading RDO’s Midwest construction stores alongside Gress, brings a focus on workforce development, regional growth and the

latest in construction technology to his new role. Beyond his role at RDO, Gilbertson also was appointed in 2022 to the Montana State Workforce Innovation board and was named chair of the board in July of 2025.

“I am excited for the unique blend of experience and talent that Adam brings to this role,” Cooper said. “I look forward to seeing how our Mountain and technology teams continue to evolve in the months and years ahead.”

Anthony Saraceno was tapped to fill Gress’s shoes in the top leadership role for RDO’s Midwest construction stores. Saraceno joined RDO in 2022 as general manager of RDO’s Irving, Texas, store.

“In his time with RDO, Anthony has proven to be a very effective leader who is highly energetic, engaged with his people, our customers and a great partner with his peers in Texas,” Cooper said.

With these changes, RDO Equipment Co. is well-positioned to continue serving Midwest and Mountain-region customers with equipment, parts, service and support solutions, as it has since first entering the construction equipment business in the late 1980s.

For more information, visit rdoequipment.com/. 

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Adam Gilbertson RDO Equipment photo

Mountain Crane Service photo

(L-R) are Andrew Broussard (Tadano), Scott Lennon (Lennon Crane), Louis Bello (Mountain), Cameron Phillips (Mountain), Jack Fendrick (Tadano), Paul Belcher (Mountain), Josh Chafin (Mountain) and Randy Crabb (Tadano).

AED Announces Its Record Attendance at Women in Equipment Conference 2025

Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) announced the success of its 2025 Women in Equipment Conference, held on Sept. 17-19 in Chicago, Ill.

The annual event reached new heights this year, drawing 131 attendees representing dealerships, manufacturers and service providers across all areas and levels of the equipment industry.

The conference featured dynamic programming designed to advance leadership skills, foster meaningful connections and address the unique challenges women face in the workplace — while highlighting the critical role allies play in supporting lasting change.

A highlight of the event was the keynote session, Likeable Badass: The Science of Winning the Status Game — A Fireside Chat with Alison Fragale & Lisa Rottmann. Fragale, a research psychologist, award-winning professor, international speaker and author, shared insights into workplace dynamics, influence and confidence.

She was joined by Lisa Rottmann, president of Stowers Machinery Corp., who brought valuable industry perspective and real-world leadership experience. Together, they delivered an engaging and inspiring conversation that challenged attendees to rethink how status, leadership and opportunity are shaped in today's workplace.

Attendees praised the conference for its open and collaborative environment. “This is my fourth time attending, and I look forward to it every year,” said Kerri Courrier, regional aftermarket manager of RDO Equipment. “The speakers are always insightful, and the networking is invaluable — especially with so many new faces this year. I highly recommend this conference as a meaningful way to connect, build relationships and strengthen the presence of women in equipment.”

“The 2025 Women in Equipment Conference was an incredible success and a testament to the strength, talent and leadership that women bring to our industry,” said Brian P. McGuire, AED president and CEO.

The Women in Equipment Conference continues to be open to all who are committed to growing the presence of women in the equipment industry. By fostering dialogue, collaboration and leadership development, the event plays a vital role in helping to advance both individual careers and the industry as a whole.

For more information, visit aednet.org. 

Associated Equipment Distributors Welcomes Matt Lamy as Government Affairs Manager

In his new position, Lamy will work closely with Daniel B. Fisher, AED’s senior vice president of government and external affairs, to advocate for pro-growth policies impacting the equipment industry. His responsibilities will include engaging with lawmakers and policymakers in Washington and at the state level, coordinating congressional visits for AED members and helping members build direct relationships with key officials.

“We’re excited to welcome Matt to the AED government affairs team,” said Fisher. “His background working in multi-client and trade association settings will be a tremendous asset as we continue to expand our advocacy efforts and deepen our engagement with policymakers at all levels of government.”

Before joining AED, Lamy served as a federal affairs research analyst of McAllister & Quinn, where he focused on helping clients navigate the federal appropriations process. He also previously held a communications and government relations internship with the Household and Commercial Products Association (HCPA).

“I’m honored to join AED and contribute to its strong reputation as a leading voice for the equipment industry,” said Lamy. “I look forward to working with our members to ensure their voices are heard in Washington and Ottawa and to help further the association’s mission.”

AED maintains a full-time presence in Washington, D.C., Ottawa and Sacramento, advocating on behalf of its members before key lawmakers and regulators, The association ensures the equipment industry’s priorities receive full consideration on both sides of the border and provides members with access to the most influential decision-makers in North America.

For more information, visit aednet.org/. 

Tadano Announces Sale of Four Rabern Rentals Locations to Sunbelt Rental

Tadano Ltd. announced the sale of its Rabern Rentals business to Sunbelt Rental effective Sept. 17, 2025.

Tadano Ltd. acquired Rabern Rentals as part of its acquisition of Manitex International Inc. in January 2025. The sale includes Rabern Rentals’ four business locations in northern Texas – Hereford, Lubbock and two in Amarillo.

All other companies from the January Manitex acquisition — Manitex Inc., PM Oil & Steel S.P.A and Manitex Valla S.r.l. and their subsidiaries — remain a part of Tadano Ltd.

Commenting on the Rabern Rental divesture, Dean Barley, president and

“Under Sunbelt Rentals ownership, Rabern Rentals will have the flexibility and focus necessary to continue growing its rental business...”

reflects our commitment to staying true to that focus. Rental operations require a different business model and priorities. Under Sunbelt Rentals ownership, Rabern Rentals will have the flexibility and focus necessary to continue growing its rental business and better serve customers.”

Dean Barley

Tadano America Corp.

CEO of Tadano America Corp., Tadano Mantis and Tadano Manitex, said:

“Tadano’s core expertise is designing, manufacturing and supporting the most dependable lifting and access equipment, and the Rabern Rentals sale

The sale of Rabern Rentals reflects Tadano’s focus as a manufacturer dedicated to engineering lifting and access solutions for the markets they serve. Tadano remains fully committed to advancing innovation, product development and customer support in the lifting and access equipment industry.

The move reinforces Tadano’s role as a dedicated partner to rental companies everywhere, ensuring that Tadano is fully invested in supporting its customers, rather than competing with them, and delivering the best overall value.

Divesting the Rabern Rentals business enables Tadano to stay focused on its portfolio, enhance efficiency and position itself to better achieve its growth objectives in lifting and access equipment. For more information, visit tadano.com. 

Matt Lamy

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NEL Season Three Kicks Off With New Events, Competitors

The National Equipment League (NEL) has launched its third season with two events now available to view online, and new apps and channels launching to expand the league’s viewership.

The NEL — developed in partnership with Hyundai Construction Equipment North America — is a professional sports league built to showcase the skill and character of heavy equipment operators in the construction industry, and to showcase careers in the construction industry in an entertaining and competitive way. Originally launched in 2024, the league has now held two major tournaments and a qualifying event in the lead-up to its third “season,” which will culminate in a champion being crowned just before Utility Expo 2025.

Mike “Dirt Perfect” Simon is the league’s defending champion, while longtime contractor and industry media personality Bryan Furnace was the inaugural champion in 2024. Both men return for “Season Three” with Chris “LetsDig18” Guins, Tom “Dirt Ninja” Gardocki, Madisen McCaulley and Mike Frey rounding out the field.

Mike Frey earned his spot by taking second place in the “Diamond Equipment Qualifier” held at Lincoln Park Speedway in June 2025 — he took second place in that competition. First-place winner Dana Bontrager will take place in a future championship tournament.

“From top to bottom it’s the most competitive field we’ve had, and as the league continues to grow, we’ll bring in more competitors and events to create more opportunities for these skilled tradespeople to show off their talents and inspire future generations,” said Bill Elverman, NEL commissioner. “The audience and the industry have responded positively, and we’re now bringing the league to a wider global audience through Roku and Apple, and hosting bigger and better events with great partners like Hyundai.”

The first two events of Season Three are now available for viewing on YouTube: The Owner-Operator Challenge and the Ski Loader Slalom. And now, for the first time, the NEL is available on popular streaming platforms with its own app that can be found by searching “National Equipment League” on Roku, and also on all Apple devices by searching “National Equipment League” in the Apple App Store — both for iPhones and tablets, as well as Apple TV. The first two seasons of NEL are available to binge on each platform, while each new episode of season three is being released on each platform at the same time as it debuts on YouTube.

Each event is shot and broadcast like all major professional sports and brings the audience along on a roller coaster of wins,

losses, emotions, strategies and complications that deliver legitimate drama over the course of each challenge.

“I’ve said that NEL mixes the passion of mixed martial arts with the attitude of dirt track racing, and the first two seasons and our inaugural qualifying event, paid off on that,” said Elverman. “All while showing the character and camaraderie that exists in the construction industry. There’s really nothing like it, and it makes for compelling competition.”

Elverman encourages viewers to particularly watch for event three of season three

— the Four-in-One Bucket Challenge — which he calls “the best and most entertaining challenge yet” as viewers follow along to see whether Simon retains his title, or if one of the other competitors will rise to the challenge.

Additional promotional partners for NEL include Blue Diamond Attachments, Triple Crown Products, Thunder Creek Equipment and Utility Expo 2025. Each competitor also is sponsored by a construction equipment dealer in the competition. Host sponsors for season three include Diamond Equipment (two competitors), National Equipment

Dealers, Ahearn Equipment, Buck & Knobby and Jet City Equipment.

Hyundai to Host Qualifying Event at Utility Expo 2025

Hyundai also announced that it will host the “Hyundai Utility Expo Operator Challenge” at Utility Expo 2025 — the winner of that event will win $1,000 and a slot in the next big NEL championship event. Qualifying will take place in Hyundai’s booth at the show (K345) on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 1 p.m. and Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 9 a.m. Finals will be Wednesday at 1 p.m.

Interested participants can sign up to compete in person at the show, and follow along with Hyundai on Facebook for additional information leading up to the show.

“The regional and event-based qualifying structure is something we’ll leverage more to bring new blood into the tournaments and to keep growing the audience,” said Elverman. “Diamond Equipment in Indiana, for instance, has been a great partner in this, and Hyundai is already planning on something special for ConExpo-Con/AGG 2026.

“There’s an inherent competitiveness among equipment operators — they love dissecting problems, they want to know who’s better and they love giving it their all and leaving it all out there in an effort to prove that they’re the best. We’re here to support and amplify that in the interest of growing the construction industry.”

National Equipment League photo

The National Equipment League has launched its third season with two events now available to view online.

National Equipment League photo

The NEL is a professional sports league built to showcase the skill and character of heavy equipment operators in the construction industry.

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DOT&PF Awards Contract for Kenai Spur Highway Work

Work is scheduled to begin in Spring 2026 on the segment between Sports Lake Road and Swires Road, with substantial completion expected by June 2028.

The Kenai Spur Highway serves as a vital link between Kenai and Soldotna. The existing two-lane bottleneck in this section experiences crash rates above the statewide average and ranks second-highest in Alaska for moose collisions.

“The Kenai Spur Highway is one of the busiest and most important corridors on the Kenai Peninsula, and this project is about making it safer for everyone who travels it,” said Ryan Anderson, DOT&PF commissioner. “Getting to this point was not easy — we faced serious Buy America challenges that had to be resolved before we could move forward. Thanks to the persistence of our team and support from our federal partners, we are now ready to deliver a project

that will save lives and improve travel for Alaskans.”

“I speak for the thousands of Kenai Peninsula Borough folks who traverse the

Kenai Spur Highway daily that we are grateful to arrive at an awarded contract and completion date,” said Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Peter Micciche. “It’s admittedly been

a long road, but residents will appreciate the much-needed five-lane design between both cities, continuous lighting, the smoothing of steep grades and a quality new surface. The improvements will reduce accidents, address one of the highest moose collision areas in the state and provide better lighting and turning movements for Kenai Peninsula drivers and visitors.”

This phase will transform approximately 5.7 mi. of the aging two-lane corridor into a safer and more efficient five-lane highway. The design includes 12-ft. through lanes, a 14-ft. continuous two-way left-turn lane and continuous lighting between Delta Avenue and Dolly Varden Street to fill the current gap and improve night-time visibility. Also included are culvert and guardrail replacements, pathway rerouting, driveway modifications and targeted moose collision mitigation measures.

The construction project lies within a portion of the 39-mi. Kenai Spur Highway originally constructed in 1956 to connect Soldotna with Kenai and Nikiski. A 10-ft. shared-use pathway was added to the west side of the highway in 2004. 

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Sakai Produces 1,000th SV544 Soil Compactor in Georgia

Sakai America Inc. announced a milestone with the production of its 1,000th SV544 soil compactor at its Adairsville, Ga., factory. The specific machine, an SV544TBCF model equipped with a padfoot drum, leveling blade, cab and removable smooth shell, is heading to Power Motive, a dealer in the western United States.

The SV544, an 84 in. soil compactor in the 12-15 ton class, is a modern powerhouse in soil compaction that began production in late 2017, replacing the SV540 series. Its design is engineered for critical applications like highway foundations, large-scale developments and site preparation. The completion of the 1,000th unit underscores Sakai’s continued focus on delivering compaction solutions

to the North American market.

“Producing the 1,000th SV544 is an incredible achievement that speaks volumes about our team,” said Kevin McClain, vice president of operations. “While technology has changed many industries, we’ve deliberately maintained a hands-on approach. Every machine is assembled with the dedication and craftsmanship of our skilled American employees. Our commitment to quality and reliability is something that is built into every unit by hand. This milestone is a celebration of their hard work and unwavering focus on delivering a machine our customers can depend on, job after job.”

Unlike fully automated production lines, each Sakai machine is

“This milestone is a direct reflection of the trust our customers place in our equipment, and it’s a testament to our commitment to meeting their needs.”

Kevin McClain Sakai America Inc.

meticulously assembled by hand by American employees. This quality-driven approach ensures that every machine meets the company’s stringent standards for reliability and performance, according to Sakai.

“The SV544 has become a standout product in our lineup and

our best-selling model in recent years,” said Brad Belvin, manager of sales and marketing. “This milestone is a direct reflection of the trust our customers place in our equipment, and it’s a testament to our commitment to meeting their needs. The real advantage is our local manufacturing here in

Georgia. Being close to our customers allows us to be more responsive, offer better support and ensure that our soil compactors are perfectly suited for the projects they’re tackling across the nation.”

Sakai has a long and proud history of providing compaction equipment to the U.S. market, a legacy that began with its first sales in 1976. The company established its local manufacturing presence when its first machine rolled off the Adairsville line in 2001. Sakai America looks forward to celebrating its 25th year of United States manufacturing in 2026, a testament to its enduring legacy of quality and innovation.

For more information about Sakai America visit SakaiAmerica.com. 

Sakai photo

Contractor Paves at 7,750-Ft. Elevation for Bernese Alps Project

Due to its striking shape, the 7,750-ft.-tall Niesen in the Bernese Oberland also is known as the “Pyramid of the Alps.”

To prepare the popular mountain destination south of Lake Thun for the summer season, the path between the mountain station and the mountain restaurant had to be renovated. The 558-ft. route is used for food and beverage transportation and is frequented by approximately 1,000 people every day in the high season.

Tricky Task

As the summit of the Niesen can only be reached by funicular or helicopter, the construction site logistics were a major challenge. Due to the high quality requirements, the surface course had to be laid by machine in a width of six to 14 ft. In addition, the weather conditions were very difficult due to the altitude and exposed location. As a result of the low temperatures, the paving team had only a narrow time window each day for the paving work.

Paver Transport By Cable Car

To pave the new surface course efficiently and to a high standard, the contractor, Marti AG Bern, opted for the Mini 500 from Vögele. The manufacturer’s smallest road paver model is predestined for applications where narrow pave widths, compact dimensions, low weight and high paving quality are required, according to Vögele.

With a transport length of 8.5 ft., a width of 3 ft. and a weight of 1.54 tons, the site team was able to transport the paver to the mountain station using the Niesen cable car. The Niesenbahn is one of the longest funicular railroads in the world and climbs at a gradient of 68 percent in some places up to the mountain station.

“The job was spectacular even before the actual paving,” said Iwan Hachen, paving foreman. “Transporting a road paver by cable car is not an everyday occurrence for us either. The Mini 500 is extremely compact and was extremely practical in terms of the requirements for this project.”

Material Feed By Helicopter

Another challenge was the delivery of materials. The contractor used a helicopter to transport the hot asphalt to the paver as quickly as possible. It took the mix from the Thermo trucks 2300 ft. below the construction site and transferred it directly into the material hopper of the Mini 500 at intervals of just under four minutes.

Equipped with the AB 135 extending screed, including bolt-on extensions, the Vögele paver paved the 1.6 in. thick surface course over a width of 5.9 ft. — in several strips in some cases. The closely timed material transfer enabled a constant paving process. This enabled the construction team to complete the surfacing work, including the paving of the verge, in just two days.

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The project involved difficult paving conditions with snow, wind and icy temperatures. A Mini 500 from Vögele was used to pave the new asphalt surface course efficiently and to a high quality standard.

The lead contractor deployed a Vögele Mini 500 asphalt paver for the rehabilitation of a footpath on the

A spectacular material feeding method. A helicopter offloaded fresh, hot asphalt mix to the Mini 500 every four minutes to keep it constantly supplied with sufficient material for continuous paving.

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summit of the Niesen mountain in Switzerland.

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The helicopter transferred the mix directly into the material hopper of the Vögele paver.

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FAYAT Group announced the completion of its 100 percent stake in LeeBoy, based in Lincolnton, N.C., and renowned for its line of asphalt paving and maintenance equipment.

For more than 60 years, LeeBoy has powered the world of asphalt with its asphalt pavers, distributors, brooms, chip spreaders and related equipment.

LeeBoy is now part of the FAYAT road equipment division, bringing the FAYAT Group division’s total production facilities to 30 sites across Europe, Asia and the Americas.

The LeeBoy acquisition will significantly expand and strengthen the road equipment division’s asphalt and road building equipment offerings, especially in the commercial and municipal paving and road maintenance market segments.

The North American market is a strategic priority for the FAYAT Group, and this tactical acquisition broadens the company’s product offering in the United States and Canada. LeeBoy enables FAYAT to reinforce its leading position in North America through leveraging synergies of asphalt brands currently a part of the road equipment division, including BOMAG, Dynapac, Asphalt Drum

Mixers (ADM), Ravo, Scarab, Dulevo, Charlatte and, most recently, Mecalac. Enjoying a long and rich history as one of the most iconic names in the North American asphalt commercial paving industry, LeeBoy will maintain its brand identity and operational autonomy, so it can continue delivering the products and services customers trust.

FAYAT — a family business with decades-long experience in the civil works construction equipment sector — plans to support LeeBoy’s management team with both short- and long-term investments to fstrengthen its market position and reinforce its commitment to customer support.

Speaking on completing the acquisition, FAYAT Group President, Jean-Claude Fayat said, “Adding LeeBoy’s highly respected equipment offering will enable FAYAT to better serve road-building customers with a more comprehensive range of solutions. The acquisition presents many opportunities for collaboration with other brands within our road equipment division in the areas of research and development, manufacturing, technology, purchasing, sales and exploring select international markets. “ 

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The Carlson CP100 II sets the standard for versatility, component lifecycle and mat quality. With a powerful 100hp engine, an array of conﬁgurations and the class-leading EZCSS single slide screed, it’s time to see why the CP100 II has fast become the contractor’s choice for heavy-duty commercial paver platforms.

The CP100II sets the standard for versatility, component lifecycle and mat quality. With a powerful 100 horsepower engine, an array of configurations and the class-leading Carlson EZCSS single slide screed, it’s easy to see why the CP100II is the ideal choice for heavy-duty commercial paving.

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Why Landfill Technology Is Next Frontier in Modern Waste Management

The earliest recorded landfill was in Knossos, Crete, around 3,000 BCE, where ancient Minoans buried refuse in large pits covered with dirt. In contrast, the first modern sanitary landfill is considered to be the Fresno Municipal Sanitary Landfill, opened in Fresno, Calif., in 1937. This landfill is considered the first modern, sanitary landfill, featuring trenching, waste compaction and daily covering with soil to prevent environmental pollution

A living ecosystem on its own, a landfill requires expert care. The people and the machines that manage landfill’s space have evolved to expertly maneuver waste and support a growing population.

As we in the industry consider what’s next, first we should remind ourselves how managing a landfill is much different than managing a dirt work project.

Landfills Create Complex Ecosystems

Unlike dirt, which is homogenous and behaves more predictably than waste, landfills are volatile. They contain organic material. They produce methane through aerobic or anaerobic digestion of organic material. They expand, contract and can pose real safety risks.

Landfills are full of unpredictable waste — from tires and mattresses to lithium batteries that can ignite under pressure. Despite these risks, many operators still rely on instinct over data and machine control. Many operators say they can feel accurate and safe compaction in the seat of their pants, but why risk potential hazards or lost revenue?

Let’s reinforce every operator’s experiential knowledge with technological solutions that can save time, fuel and airspace.

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Technology, data sets and machine control can aid landfill managers’ “gut feeling” which can only be learned through the experience of managing a crucial part of any American city, as important as efficient power transmission or clean water infrastructure. And in the landfill business, airspace is everything. Airspace, or the total permitted volume of space available for the disposal of municipal solid waste and its related cover materials, can be maximized through accurate compaction despite the unique challenges of dealing with organic and nonorganic matter.

That’s why RDO Equipment Co. technology managers recommend landfill-specific technology solutions over repurposed GPS dirt system.

“We can’t adhere to the status quo of yesteryear when we in the industry recognize the need to maximize the airspace landfills currently must serve our growing communities’ needs,” RDO said. “Landfill technology solutions shouldn’t be considered bells and whistles but as a tool to do these vital jobs better. A regional waste manager who manages a large landfill near Billings, Mont., knows that machine control and monitoring technology work without extra wear and tear on compactors.”

“Carlson Landfill Grade gives us everything we need to know about compaction and what we’re doing all day long on that pile,” said Bart Twitchell, the Billings Landfill manager at

the time in the video below. “Operators know exactly where they are and where they need to go. It tells them exactly where and when they’ve done enough compaction, so they can move and go somewhere else.”

The Carlson Landfill System is a closed loop ecosphere. It harvests landfill data in real time every second. Operators see exactly where they’re compacting, managers can recognize insights for data-informed daily decisions and engineers review airspace capacity on a more regular basis, allowing for more proactive solutions.

Carlson Landfill Grade and RDO: Ready to Respond

When working in a living ecosystem, landfill professionals want the ability to respond in real-time. Carlson Landfill Grade technology and trusted equipment technology partners like RDO can provide a real-time grading and compaction control and monitoring system to optimize operations.

Carlson Landfill Grade provides real-time landfill compaction information to machine operators using global positioning and highly accurate onboard sensors. These sensors send data to an in-cab display that creates a visualization of compaction levels, including pass counts and vertical deflection.

By showing compaction progress in real time, an operator can be confident in their compactor’s performance without reducing machine burden and vastly improving operator efficiency.

Carlson Landfill Grade plus machine control eliminates the guesswork from the seat of the cab, preventing potential overfilling and damage to gas wells or eliminating sliver fills.

Whether you’re a public works director, operations manager or landfill engineer, it may be time to rethink how we manage landfills. in 2025, technology integrates into every industry, mining, farming, manufacturing and yes, America’s landfills.

Carlson software for Landfills, backed by the RDO team, delivers the right technology to dramatically improve site safety, operator efficiency and overall profitability, according to the company.

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Contractors Wrap Up 6-Mi. Project West of Houston That Began in 2017

The area is home to more than 30 million residents. I-10 serves as a major evacuation route for hurricanes.

The work, which began in July 2017, covered 6 mi. between Farm-to-Market 359 and the Brazos River. Crews widened the freeway from two lanes in each direction to three and, in some sections, four lanes; improved overpasses at FM 359, Farm-to-Market 1489, Donigan Road and Peach Ridge; and replaced more than 16 outdated bridges, including two over protected wetlands.

This Texas Clear Lanes project was financed by state and federal government funds.

“Congestion was low to moderate prior to the work,” said Kris Hadley, a spokesperson for TxDOT’s Houston District, who noted that before the project, average daily traffic was 43,000 vehicles. The widening permits the section of roadway to meet a projected 62,000 vehicles daily in 2040.

The project was designed by TXDOT.

“Accommodating local growth, which required revised traffic control plans and adjustments to construction limits, was a challenge,” said Hadley, who pointed out that the lifespan of the new infrastructure is 25-plus years. “The design facilitated the construction according to manageable construction sequences that minimized disruption to the user,

using adjacent/available roadways.”

The traffic management plan was based on lane closures, detours and some project-specific traffic control plans related to the duration/complexity of the work. Hadley stated that the plan was successful, but that motorists did not slow down in the construction zone.

The construction process did have its hurdles.

“The wetlands between the east- and west-bound main lanes presented a challenge,” said Hadley, “as did the temporary structures and assisting the local municipality with their underground utility improvement work.”

Crews were on site seven days a week.

“Certain construction operations were allowed to occur at night,” said Hadley, “such as the opening of an on- or offramp.”

Fortunately for the work crews, the project did not have any water, utility or soil issues.

The new concrete mainlines, along with new shoulders within city limits, were placed in a large median area. Crews were protected by K-rail as the work advanced.

“Crews worked on both sides of the median simultaneously,” said Hadley, who noted that drainage infrastructure was added as they proceeded.

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Certification Center at Equip Expo Offers

Valuable CEUs for Landscapers, Contractors

Weed management, pesticide application, tree and plant health management, tree/shrub pruning and pesticide safety are among the courses offered.

Equip Exposition is being held Oct. 21-24, 2025, at the Kentucky Exposition Center. The award-winning and fifth largest trade show in the United States drew more than 28,500 contractors, dealers and manufacturers last year.

“About half of our trade show attendees work with chemical applications and over a thousand of our attendees took chemical applicator education courses during Equip last year,” said Kris Kiser, president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), which owns Equip Exposition.

“Landscapers and contractors can take a certification class and then see the latest equipment and top solutions from exhibitors on the trade show floor,” Kiser said. “Fifteen chemical application education classes are being offered this year, and more than 100 exhibits will showcase related solutions, including spreaders, fertilizers, fungicides, weed control, herbicides, insecticides and organic pest and disease control products. They can also meet and talk to other people doing these things in their businesses.”

The easiest way to navigate the show and its 1.2 million sq. ft. of exhibits is with the Equip Expo app, sponsored by

Case Construction Equipment.

The states of Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio have provided a CEU credit sheet for the Chemical Applicator sessions and more states are pending approval. Many state certifications are managed by state agencies. As additional states recognize the quality education offered at Equip Expo and provide CEU credits, updates will be posted.

Equip will offer turfgrass sessions in both English and Spanish. Some sessions in the Certification Center are free and others cost $30 or $50. Sessions are provided in partnership with The Davey Institute and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.

“These courses are offered by some of the highest quality, highest caliber people in our industry, that you will never get to see live in a room probably, unless it’s at this event,” said Samuel Rankin of ETCH Outdoor Living. “If we are not continually learning … we’re literally going backwards… it’s an opportunity for us to take that next incremental step.”

Zane Raudenbush, manager of research operations, said The Davey Institute is excited to share best practices. “...we know that the best way to have a safe workforce is to ensure our employees are well-trained,” Raudenbush said. “By participating in these workshops, Davey employees can

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Contractors, Insurance Providers Try to Navigate Risk

Pressure is increasing on both contractors and their insurance providers to zero in on “robust risk mitigation strategies” to improve insurance programs.

A willing and healthy insurance market is a necessity if public infrastructure projects are to be built, wrote Michael Bradford of riskandinsurance.com.

“Insurance is absolutely critical,” Bradford quoted Aldo Fucentese, chief underwriting officer of Liberty Mutual’s practice serving large contractors. “A lot of different lines come into play, and, if you don’t have surety capacity, you can’t even get started.”

Industry Continues to Navigate Choppy Seas

Risk management firm Marsh polled contractor clients and found that construction entities use a range of methods to address risk.

They’re sharing risks with suppliers and subcontractors; negotiating stronger contract terms; and increasing risk cost contingency budgets, the firm blogged.

“Risk conditions remained challenging for contractors in the first half of 2025,” posing “significant” threats to project timelines and budgets, it noted. “Contractors are increasingly confronted with the dual challenge of managing rising costs while maintaining competitive bids.”

Marsh learned that United States construction contractors’ top three risks are related to labor, finances and the supply chain. The firm said attracting and retaining skilled workers remains the top concern for the domestic construction industry.

That said, more than half of the contractors surveyed indicated they intend to increase staffing levels over the next six months, noted Marsh.

Businesses want the best talent, but there are barriers to attracting younger workers, including the physically demanding nature of many construction jobs. That, coupled with potentially hazardous working conditions and limited career advancement opportunities, has younger workers ignoring the career field.

“Additionally, the lack of flexible work arrangements and the need to travel to job sites may further deter qualified candidates,” wrote Marsh.

These challenges force contractors to get inventive when it comes to attracting skilled workers. Investments in training and development, apprenticeships and mentorship programs and continuing education opportunities are solutions that empower.

“Further, creating a strong safety culture and prioritizing employees’ health can help foster loyalty and reduce turnover rates,” said Marsh. “Investing in technology can also help make construction careers more appealing, particularly to tech-savvy younger workers.”

Marsh noted that as the size and complexity of construction projects grow the financial stakes for contractors also escalate.

In competition, many firms wind up bidding on projects with incomplete information, committing to pricing based on a fraction of the design documents.

“This practice can lead to unrealistically low bids resulting in substantial losses,” said the firm. Cost overruns can erode profits and jeopardize finances.

“In some cases, contractors may attempt to recover a portion of losses through change orders,” straining relationships and leading to disputes, blogged Marsh.

U.S. construction contractors’ three biggest risk-related issues have to do with labor, finances and the supply chain.

As projects become more capital-intensive, contractors increasingly rely on loans or lines of credit to fund operations.

A comprehensive understanding of financial risks and a robust strategy to manage and transfer becomes more critical for sustaining growth and profitability.

“Delay in startup (DSU) coverage, for example, can protect against financial losses resulting from project delays,” said Marsh.

This in turn helps contractors recover lost income due to unforeseen interruptions.

“Having a robust insurance program can also enhance a contractor’s creditworthiness,” according to the firm’s blog post.

That’s because lenders often view comprehensive coverage as a sign of financial responsibility, it said.

Often unpredictable supply-chain issues that can disrupt projects call for a proactive approach to supply management, said Marsh. That includes a clear understanding of both direct and upstream suppliers, and the risks associated with sourcing materials from various locations.

“Transparency and regular communication with suppliers can facilitate the anticipation of potential disruptions,” said the insurance provider.

Establishing strong relationships with suppliers and gaining insight into their operations, capabilities and potential vulnerabilities, can help with both.

Identifying risk early on enables the development of contingency plans, said Marsh. Contingencies, in turn, can mitigate the impact of project disruptions.

“For example, if a supplier is experiencing delays in securing critical materials, contractors can explore alternative sourcing options.”

They also can seek to adjust project timelines to minimize setbacks, suggested the blog post.

“Diversifying suppliers can reduce reliance on a single source, with the added benefit of allowing contractors to potentially negotiate better pricing.”

Better pricing could ultimately contribute to improved project outcomes, it said.

“Further, knowing the geographic location of both direct and upstream suppliers can help identify and address aggregation risks.”

Marsh believes a robust insurance program is essential, given the ability of complex supply chains to increase the risk of losses.

“Cargo coverage, for example, can safeguard materials and equipment during transit, helping contractors recover losses if damage is sustained.”

DSU coverage can provide financial protection against losses incurred due to project delays caused by supply chain disruptions, according to the blog post.

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BELL TRUCKS

CATERPILLAR

HYDREMA TRUCKS

JOHN DEERE

ROKBAK

Volvo Construction Equipment Unveils

New Lineup of Articulated Haulers

Volvo Construction Equipment unveiled its biggest and boldest articulated hauler launch to date. The new range is designed to meet the modern-day need for connected solutions, productivity performance and emission reduction, with the human at the center.

Volvo CE’s update represents a complete overhaul of its existing articulated hauler lineup, now ranging in size from A25-A60.

An entirely new model, the A50, has been introduced, increasing customer opportunities in the demanding hauler segment.

The range delivers key innovations, such as a new electronic system, upgraded cab for superior operator comfort and safety, and an in-house developed transmission designed to adapt to future drivetrains.

With over 35 percent of its total range renewed over the last 12 months, this marks the latest step in Volvo CEs largest product portfolio renewal in decades.

New Range From A25-A60

Volvo CE, the pioneer behind the world’s first articulated hauler “Gravel Charlie” in 1966, announced the launch of a new lineup of world-class articulated haulers, which is set for stepwise introductions on markets globally during 2025.

The updated models mark a significant technological leap forward due to key innovations such as a new electronic system and an in-house developed transmission, delivering fuel efficiency improvements of up to 15 percent depending on model and industrial application. Furthermore, the machines’ new design has been constructed in such a way as to adapt over time to fit future drivetrains, the manufacturer said.

New Family Member: A50

A highlight of this launch is the all-new A50 model, which expands customer opportunities in the demanding hauler segment. This addition, available in selected markets, underscores Volvo CE’s commitment to meeting the evolving needs of its customers by enhancing operational capabilities and offering more choices.

The result is cutting-edge, safe and productive machines that have been purpose-built to lower total cost of ownership and respond to the challenges of today and tomorrow across the toughest of work sites, especially when combined with Volvo CE’s pioneering digital solutions, such as the Haul Assist with onboard weighing.

Melker Jernberg, President of Volvo CE, said, “For nearly 60 years we have been leading the way with our range of articulated haulers and now with today’s launch of a new range of outstanding products, including one completely new model, we prove that there are no limits to our capacity for innovation.

“Our customers know to expect a first-class operation when they get into one of our haulers, but that experience has just got even better with a host of cutting-edge features designed with our customers in mind.”

Circular Approach

Developed to be among the most fuel-efficient hauling solutions on the market, the new models also have been built with a focus on sustainability. This includes the introduction of low carbon emission steel — made from recycled materials and produced using fossil free electricity and biogas — in serial production of haulers manufactured at the Braås site. Given steel is a major component in Volvo CE products — and traditionally generates significant carbon emissions — material circularity is another example of Volvo CE taking action across its operations to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.

Step Toward Future

This launch is part of Volvo CE’s most extensive product portfolio overhaul in decades, with over 35 percent of its range renewed in the past 12 months. It marks a pivotal step in the company’s ongoing commitment to innovation and leadership in the construction equipment industry.

Like in 1966, the new generation haulers once again set the industry benchmark for innovation and best-in-class operation.

For more information, visit volvoce.com. 

MECOM EQUIPMENT www.mecomequipment.com 4546 N Wilson Way, Stockton, CA 95205 209-466-5135

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Volvo Construction Equipment unveiled the newest model in its lineup of articulated haulers, the model A50.

THE DOER’S DREAM

Loved for the features. Trusted for the performance.

Hyundai articulated dump trucks have the power and performance — not to mention top-notch interiors, clear sight lines and handy tech — that make life on the jobsite easier. So you can do more without feeling like longtime fans.

See the Hyundai difference yourself at your local dealer or na.hd-hyundaice.com.

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Project Adds Traffic Lanes, Improves Overpasses, Replaces Outdated Bridges

Excavation, site prep and paving crews operated simultaneously. Once the excavation was done, site prep crews installed the rebar. Under one bridge, a concrete mix truck poured concrete into sections. Crews paved one lane at a time, giving newly paved sections time to cure.

The frontage roads are a combination of concrete lanes with an asphalt overlay. Several sections of the frontage roads were bounded by trees on both sides.

Paving machines, operating on closed sections of road, placed concrete on an area covering two lanes, sometimes at night to take advantage of the cooler temperatures.

For both the main lanes and frontage roads, as well as the bridges, equipment operators used cranes, loaders, bulldozers, maintainers, rollers, concrete pavers, bridge bidwells and various dump trucks.

Management — San Antonio Inc., Brooklyn Sweeps Inc., Highway Pavement Specialties Inc., Scott Derr Painting Co. LLC, Vaca Underground Utilities Inc. and Area Wide Protective Inc.

Other subcontractors included Bay City Traffic, Roadway Construction Inc., CPAVE Inc., Shaw Drilling LLC, LG & G Construction Co., P&Z Logistics Inc., West Texas Rock Resources LLC, Batten Drilling LLC, Sweeping Corp. of America LLC, SK Concrete Services LLC, Chiron Communications Services LLC, A-Core Concrete Cutting of Texas Inc. and Ashton Sawing and Drilling LLC.  CEG

(All photos courtesy of the Texas Department of Transportation.) INTERSTATE from page 40

At times, several overpasses were worked on simultaneously. Crews would complete half of an underpass, then take on the other side.

The average length of the underpasses was 150 ft. Sixtyplus-ft. concrete beams were placed by cranes to create the substructure. Once in place, the concrete deck was poured.

“The plan of attack was to build them safely and per plan,” said Hadley, “unless a legitimate, safe and cost-effective alternative was authored and agreed to by TXDOT and the contractor.”

The two-span overpasses crossing I-10 are supported by three wide pillars capped with a concrete pier.

Williams Brothers had a considerable number of its personnel, as well as those from its subcontractors, on site.

The subcontractors included Allstate Signal & Construction LLC, Professional Traffic Control LLC, Roadway Specialties Inc., Texas Environmental

The $141 million project widened the interstate in the city of Brookshire, updated frontage roads and rebuilt bridges over the Brazos River.

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EMAIL:

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PHONE: 317-71-07390

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EMAIL: JCTHEDANCEMAN@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 231-872-9117

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EMAIL: RENATO.NASCIMENTO@ELEBBRE.COM PHONE: +55 11 994602266

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 140G MOTOR GRADERS, LOOKING TO PURCHASE A RANGE OF HEAVY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND WOULD APPRECIATE RECEIVING YOUR BEST OFFERS FOR THE FOLLOWING MODELS, RUNNING OR NON-RUNNING: CAT WHEEL LOADERS: 950B 950E 966E 966F HITACHI EXCAVATORS: EX200LC EX270LC EX300LC EX330LC EX400LC EX450LC-5 JOHN DEERE WHEELED EXCAVATORS: 495D 595D CAT MOTOR GRADER: 140G CAT AND CASE BACKHOES VÖGELE PAVERS: S1800 S1900 CEDARAPIDS ROLLERS/PAVERS.

EMAIL: ILYAS.MTCPK@GMAIL.COM PHONE: 0923322489350

WANTED (US): JOHN DEERE 850K SMARTGRADE CRAWLER DOZERS, BULLDOZER 850KLGP JOHN DEERE SMART GRADE «3D« ENC CAB WITH WINCH 36 INCHES SIX WAY UNDER 1200 HOURS REAL HOURS METER AND FRAME NO JUNK NO WEB MUST BE USER«CONTRACTOR« OR PAYMENT OUT« OR SUCCESSION.

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EMAIL: JAN@GOLDENHORSEMACHINERY.COM PHONE: 425-217-6188

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR D8K CRAWLER DOZERS. TRYING TO LOCATE D8K DOZER WITH SPACER PLATE ENGINE, RIPPER AND PUSH BLADE.

EMAIL: IUKANDCO@GMAIL.COM

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR TH62 TELEHANDLER. LOOKING FOR A BROKEN, NON-RUNNING CATERPILLAR TH62 TELEHANDLER. I HAVE ONE AND WOULD LIKE TO BUY ONE FOR PARTS.

EMAIL: CRAIGBERENS944@GMAIL.COM PHONE: (6I6) 8I3-3642

WANTED (US): KOMATSU D475A-5, CRAWLER DOZER. NEED BULLDOZER 475A 5 WITH RIPPER OR SS RIPPER 2016 AND UP.

EMAIL:

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WANTED (US): CASE BACKHOE LOADERS, 580 SUPER M AND SUPER L MODELS.

EMAIL: FRANKHORAN@GTMIDATLANTIC.COM

PHONE: 1-800-654-USED

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WANTED (KS): VERMEER TRACK TRENCHER.

EMAIL: STATELINEDIG@DIODECOM.NET PHONE: 402-806-0073

WANTED (US): LIEBHERR LTM 1220 ALL TERRAIN CRANES. EMAIL: ILYAS.MTCPK@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 346-484-0369

WANTED (US): KOMATSU 270-8 WHEEL LOADERS - LOOKING FOR KOMATSU WA270 OR WA200 WHEEL LOADERS WITH THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: HOURS: UNDER 5,000 (PREFERRED), BUT HIGHER HOURS ARE ACCEPTABLE AT A LOWER PRICE. YEAR: BETWEEN 2014 AND 2018. BUDGET: AROUND $75,000, DEPENDING ON CONDITION AND HOURS. EMAIL: AMERICAUSEDEQUIPMENT@ GMAIL.COM

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WANTED (CA): CATERPILLAR 966F II WHEEL LOADERS - LOOKING TO BUY ANY CATERPILLAR DISMANTLED MACHINES – WHEEL LOADERS, EXCAVATORS, BACKHOES, DOZERS OR MOTOR GRADERS, ANY MODEL. EMAIL: FEEDBACK@GCESEQUIPMENT.COM; PHONE: +1 (657) 274-8033

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EMAIL: JANDWINS@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 425-286-8778

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WANTED (US): JOHN DEERE CRAWLER DOZER, MODEL 550K LGP. NEED BULLDOZER, 550K LGP JOHN DEERE 2020 – 2023, ENC. CAB 24 INCHES WITH WINCH, UNDER 700 HOURS METER AND FRAME.

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

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WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 140G MOTOR GRADER - 8000 OR UP SERIAL MODEL. EMAIL: ROYALMACHINERYTRADERS@GMAIL.COM PHONE: 0-33-6059-8261

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PHONE: 860-324-9693

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\WANTED (US): CUMMINS GENERATORS, ALL MODELS. LARGE PORTABLE OR STATIONARY GENERATORS IN ANY CONDITION — CAT, CUMMINS, DETROIT, MTU, PERKINS, VOLVO (DIESEL OR NATURAL GAS) CAN REMOVE IF NEEDED. EMAIL: MICHSURPLUS@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 201-679-6437

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WANTED (TX): INGERSOLL RAND 185CWJD AIR COMPRESSOR, NEW. EMAIL: DAVID@FELDERWW.COM; PHONE: 713-542-0458

WANTED (US): HATZ ENGINE - E71 HATZ DIESEL ENGINE, RUNNING OR PARTS

EMAIL: AILEENLOZZI@ME.COM; PHONE: 717-806-8969

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR MOTOR GRADERS, MODEL 12G,14G,140G,140H ETC. RUNNING OR NON RUNNING UNITS.

EMAIL: IUKANDCO@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +92-333-1234598

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): VOLVO WHEEL LOADERS - LOOKING TO BUY VOLVO L320 , L330 OR L350F, YEAR ABOVE 2013. MUST BE RUNNER/NONRUNNER.

EMAIL: ALADNANENT@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923445757577

WANTED (US): KAWASAKI WHEEL LOADERS 80Z, 85Z, 90Z EMAIL: EQUIPMENTDESTINY@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +1 346 484 0369

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): ENGINE FOR A TRACK-TYPE TRACTOR - CAT D6R XL SERIES II - ENGINE C9 - SERIAL #: 4ZF10784

EMAIL: MILANZOLL@INCOMERH.COM

WANTED (US): CAT 983-B; KOEHRING 1066, RUNNING OR NOT; GRADALL ON TRACKS, RUNNING OR NOT; DRESSER 250-E CRAWLER LOADER. CALL 267-738-5984

WANTED (MA): CATERPILLAR 308E2CR QC EXCAVATOR. EMAIL: KKNOPE@DEFELICECORP.COM

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EMAIL: JWALSH@JAMESTOHARAINC.COM

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WANTED (US): JOHN DEERE BROOMS / SWEEPERS, ALL MODELS. MID-SIZED JOHN DEERE OR HYUNDAI EXCAVATOR PLUMBED AND WITH CONCRETE PULVERIZER. EMAIL: NEWYORKCWS@YAHOO.COM; PHONE: 973-956-8854

WANTED (PA): NEW HOLLAND ATTACHMENTS - 7614 LOADER ATTACHMENT FOR NH TRACTOR. EMAIL: KEVCOOKENTERPRISES@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 814-386-5541

WANTED (US): ALL MODELS DITCH WITCH VACUUM/EXCAVATION EQUIPMENT EMAIL: BILL@DITCHWITCHNEWMEXICO.COM

WANTED (US): KAWASAKI WHEEL LOADERS 85ZV , 90ZV , 90ZIV , 95ZV. ALSO SEARCHING FOR KOMATSU WA470-3 , WA600-3 , WA600-6. RUNNING OR NON-RUNNING CONDITION. EMAIL: ALADNANENT@GMAIL.COM PHONE: +923445757577

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For: Coal Company Complete Liquidation Auction

• Berlin, NJ

Fri., October 17, 2025

For: Mount Construction Retirement Auction

RITCHIE BROS. AUCTIONEERS

www.rbauction.com

402-421-3631

• US Crane Event

October 7, 2025

• Northeast Regional Event

October 8 - 9, 2025

• Sacramento, CA

October 8 - 9, 2025

• Phoenix, AZ

October 15 - 16, 2025

• Great Plains Regional Event

October 16, 2025

• Pacific NW Regional Event

October 16 - 17, 2025

ABSOLUTE AUCTION & REALTY, INC.

www.AARauctions.com

800-243-0061

• Online

Ends October 5, 2025

For: Fall Equipment Auction

• Online

Ends October 6, 2025

For: Sachem CSD Surplus Auction

• Online

Ends October 7, 2025

For: Dutchess County Surplus Vehicle & Equipment Auction

AUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL

www.auctionsinternational.com

800-536-1401

• Online

Sept. 23 – Oct. 14, 2025

For: Online Auctions Closing Daily!

BAR NONE AUCTION

www.barnoneauction.com

866-372-1700

• Online

Sat., October 11, 2025

For: Sacramento, CA

Monthly Public Auction

To view our complete list of upcoming auctions visit our Auction Calendar at www.constructionequipmentguide.com

• Online Fri., October 17, 2025

For: Fontana, CA Monthly Public Auction

BIDADOO AUCTIONS www.bidadoo.com 1-877-BIDADOO

• Online October 7, 2025

• Online October 14, 2025

BIG IRON AUCTIONS www.bigiron.com 800-937-3558

• Online

October 8, 2025

• Online October 15, 2025

COMLY AUCTIONEERS & APPRAISERS www.comly.com 215-634-2500

• Online

Ends October 9, 2025

For: Online Sale Cemtech, LLC Auction

DUNN DEAL AUCTION CO. www.dunndealauctions.net 614-946-6853

• Lebanon, OH Sat., October 18, 2025 For: Fall Cincinnati Heavy Equipment, Truck & Trailer Auction

FREIJE & FREIJE AUCTIONEERS www.freijeauctioneers.com 317-539-2895

• Online Tues., October 7, 2025 For: Monthly Virtual Repairable & Rebuildable Auction

FREY & SONS, INC. www.freyandsons.com 419-455-3739

• Norton, OH Fri., October 17, 2025 For: Retirement/Liquidation Gangle Excavating, LLC

HANSEN AUCTION GROUP www.hansenauctiongroup.com 920-383-1012

• Online Only Mon., October 6, 2025 For: Fall Logging, Construction & Trucking Consignment Auction

• Online Only Wed., October 8, 2025

For: Heavy Equipment, Trucks, Trailers & More Auction

• Online Only

Mon., October 13, 2025 For: Arcadia Farm & Heavy Equipment Consignment Auction

HESS AUCTIONEERS www.hessauctioneers.net

866-511-2493

• Marietta, PA

Fri., October 10, 2025

For: Truck, Trailer & Equipment Auction (Online also)

HUNYADY AUCTION COMPANY

www.hunyady.com

800-233-6898

• Virtual Online

Wed., October 22, 2025 For: Shainline Excavating, Inc Absolute Timed Auction

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

• Online

Wed., October 8, 2025 For: Construction Equipment, Trucks, Trailers & More!

J.C. COCHRAN AUCTIONEERS www.cochranauctions.com

301-739-0538

• Frederick, MD

Thurs., October 16, 2025

For: Absolute Auction: Gabe’s Services Inc.

J.J. KANE AUCTIONEERS

www.jjkane.com

855-GO2-KANE

• Online

October 7 - 8, 2025

For: Central Regional 2-Day Auction

• Online

October 14 - 15, 2025

For: Northeast Regional 2-Day Auction

J. STOUT AUCTIONS

www.jstoutauction.com

888-897-8864

• Online

Thurs., October 9, 2025

For: Kaiser Steel Building, LLC Complete Dispersal Timed Auction

JAMES G. MURPHY INC. AUCTIONEERS

www.murphyauction.com

425-486-1246

• Online October 2 - 9, 2025

For: Marysville Heavy Equipment, Contractors Equipment & Vehicles Public Auction

JEFF MARTIN AUCTIONEERS, INC. www.jeffmartinauctioneers.com

601-450-6200

• Stanton, TX

Tues., October 7, 2025

For: Permian Basin Public Auction

• Glencoe, MN

Thurs., October 9, 2025

For: Upper Midwest Automobile Auction

• Pelzer, SC

Thurs., October 9, 2025

For: Southeast Automobile Auction

• Glencoe, MN

Tues., October 14, 2025

For: Upper Midwest Fall Commercial Turf, Golf Course, etc. Auction

• Channelview, TX

Thurs., October 16, 2025

For: Griffith Truck & Equipment Retirement Public Auction

KEENAN AUCTION COMPANY www.keenanauction.com 207-885-5100

• Old Town, ME

Thurs., October 16, 2025

For: Sullivan’s Automotive Services Closing Auction

MIDEAST EQUIPMENT AUCTIONS www.mideastequip.com 860-370-9993

• Online

Tues., October 7, 2025

For: Virtual Northeast Region Equipment & Truck Auction

MIEDEMA ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP www.1800lastbid.com 616-538-0367

• Online @ Repocast.com

Tues., October 7, 2025

For: Construction & Heavy Equipment Auction

PURPLE WAVE AUCTION www.purplewave.com 866-608-9283

• Online

Wed., October 8, 2025

For: Vehicle & Equipment Auction

• Online

Thurs., October 9, 2025

For: Construction Equipment Auction

• Online

Tues., October 14, 2025

For: Kansas Turnpike Authority Auction

• Online

Tues., October 14, 2025

For: Government Auction

• Online

Wed., October 15, 2025

For: Ag Equipment Auction

• Online

Thurs., October 16, 2025 For: Truck & Trailer Auction

RES AUCTION SERVICES www.RES.bid 833-SOLD-RES

• Wooster, OH Sat., October 11, 2025

For: Super Saturday Auction

ROWLEY AUCTION www.rowleyauctions.com 810-724-4035

• Imlay City, MI October 4 - 5, 2025

For: Annual Fall 2-Day Equipment & Vehicle Auction

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

• Online Only Fri., October 10, 2025 For: 16th Annual Fall Auction –Timed Online!

• Windsor Locks, CT Sat., October 11, 2025 For: 16th Annual Fall Auction – Live Onsite!

UNITED ASSET SALES www.unitedassetsales.com 818-264-4232

• Online Wed., October 22, 2025 For: Major Metal Recycling & Processing Facility Public Auction

WSM AUCTIONEERS www.wsmauctioneers.com 623-936-3300

• Online Sat., October 11, 2025 For: Virtual Online October Public Auction

YODER & FREY HEAVY EQUIPMENT AUCTIONS www.yoderandfrey.com 419-865-3990

• Crane County, TX Thurs., October 9, 2025

For: Heavy Equipment Auction

• Findlay, OH October 16 - 17, 2025 For: Heavy Equipment Auction]

Buying or Selling?

End Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 (4:30 PM Online, Virtual Training/Professional Development

For more information: AGC Phone Number: 703/548-3118

AGC Fax Number: 703/842-8817

Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)

Construction Workforce & HR Conference Dates: October 14 – 16, 2025

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 Contract Documents (STP Unit 4) Saturdays

Start Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025 (9:00 AM)

End Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025 (2:30 PM) Online Virtual

Training/Professional Development

• Construction Workforce & HR Conference

Start Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 (11:44 AM)

End Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025 (3:44 PM) Fort Worth, Texas

• AGC Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Forum

Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Online, Virtual

Safety and Health

• AGC EDGE Safety Management Training Course

Start Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025 (9:00 AM)

End Date: Friday, October 24, 2025 (4:00 PM)

Online, Virtual

Training/Professional Development

• Advanced Management Program

Start Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025 (4:00 PM)

End Date: Friday, October 24, 2025 (2:00 PM) Dallas, Texas

Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Project Manager Development Program

Start Date: Monday, October 27, 2025 (10:00 AM)

Place: Omni Fort Worth Hotel 1300 Houston Street Fort Worth, TX 76102

AGC’s Construction Workforce & HR Conference is the premier education and networking destination for workforce development, HR and training professionals in the construction industry.

. For Workforce Professionals – Explore the latest workforce development efforts underway across the country and share your own success stories.

. For HR Professionals – Find out whether you’re maintaining compliance with current employment laws and best practices.

. For Training Professionals – Stay up to date with the cutting-edge techniques being used in the world of training and development.

This inﬂuential event gathers industry leaders, HR professionals, and workforce experts to explore the latest trends and challenges in the construction sector.

Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in insightful discussions, attend informative sessions, and network with peers, all focused on enhancing workforce strategies and HR practices in construction.

Connect with construction workforce development and HR leaders and take-home practical solutions to solve your industry’s greatest challenges.

Excited about this event?

Spread the word and invite your network!

Meet like-minded attendees in relaxed settings.

Explore local hotspots with fellow professionals. Build real connections over coffee, dinners or walks.

For more information:

(AGC)

Phone: 703/548-3118

Fax: 703/842-8817

EXPO SOURCE EXPO

Central Ohio Facilities Maintenance Expo

Date: October 16, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM

Place: Makoy Center 5462 Center Street Hilliard, OH 43026

Phone: 513/444-4828

This Expo delivers a qualiﬁed audience of plant engineers and building maintenance professions who are ready to buy.

Job titles of previous show attendees include Facility Managers, Building Owners and Managers, Plant Engineers, Maintenance Personnel, Production Supervisors, Purchasing Managers, Buyers, Safety Supervisors and more.

For more information:

Expo Source Expo

Phone: 513/444-4828

Equipment Expo (formerly GIE + Expo)

Dates: October 21 – 24, 2025

Place: Kentucky Exposition Center 937 Phillips Lane Louisville, KY 40209

(502) 367-5000

About Equip Exposition 2025

Equip Exposition, the international landscape, outdoor living, and equipment exposition, is held annually in Louisville, Kentucky and is one of the top ﬁve (5) largest trade shows in the USA.

The show is a Trade Show Executive Gold 100 Grand Award Winner and is co-located with Hardscape North America. Equip Exposition (formerly GIE + Expo) connects landscape contractors, outdoor power equipment dealers, distributors and manufacturers.

The Exposition features indoor exhibits and an outdoor demonstration area.

The trade show offers 1.2 million square feet of indoor and outdoor exhibit space including a 30-acre Outdoor Demo Yard that allows attendees to try out the latest equipment in

the industry from zero turn mowers to UTVs and more. Unique peer-to-peer networking events, education and technical training in English and Spanish, top-notch motivational speakers and world class entertainment also make the show a must-attend event.

For more information visit www.EquipExposition.com.

American Concrete Institute (ACI) ACI CONCRETE CONVENTION 2025

Date: October 26 – 29, 2025

Place: Hilton Baltimore & Marriott Baltimore Inner Harbor

401 West Pratt Street Baltimore, MD 21201

Phone: 443/573-8700

Email: BWICC-GM@hilton.com

American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to be hosting its ACI Concrete Convention 2025 in person in Baltimore, MD on October 26 – 29, 2025. The convention will feature a robust schedule with traditional in-person activities and select programming available ondemand for remote attendees.

Key highlights include Concrete Repair Day on October 28, an evening networking event, and numerous technical sessions focused on the concrete industry.

About ACI:

The American Concrete Institute is a leading global authority for the development, dissemination and adoption of its consensus-based standards, technical resources, and educational, training, and certiﬁcation programs.

Founded in 1904, ACI is headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA, with a regional ofﬁce in Dubai, UAE, and resource centers in Southern California, Chicago/Midwest , and Mid-Atlantic.

ACI has over 94 Chapters, 244 Student Chapters, and 35,000 members spanning over 120 countries.

If you are an expert or just interested in concrete and concrete construction, now is the time to join the nearly 18,000 members that make ACI great!

For more information:

ACI World Headquarters Phone: 248/848-3800

A CT I U

Risks Contractors Face Make Insuring Projects Difficult

Your Broker Is in Same Boat

Contractors rely heavily on insurers to finish transportation construction projects. When these issues crop up, the underwriting community is there.

Bradford of riskandinsurance.com talked with Marcus Henthorn about infrastructure in particular.

“There are quite a few headwinds right now when it comes to getting infrastructure off the ground, and, obviously, to insure it properly,” said Henthorn.

The managing director of insurance provider Gallagher said the risks faced by contractors make it harder to understand their true exposure. This includes when a project is going to finish and what it’ll ultimately look like, said Henthorn. “That concern translates into the underwriting community.”

The potential for catastrophic weather means geography and project type are key factors in how underwriters few infrastructure projects, said Henthorn.

In the Risk and Insurance article, he said issues such as contaminants make wastewater and stormwater systems difficult to insure.

“Some of the dams, bridges and tunnels are starting to be more scrutinized, with some special underwriting and more questions,” Henthorn said. “It’s more time consuming from a placement perspective, but it’s not that there isn’t adequate coverage in the marketplace.”

Tamika Puckett said brokers and insurers are concerned with infrastructure risks in major metropolitan areas that could be vulnerable to natural catastrophes.

Puckett is the national public sector division leader of insurance provider Willis Towers Watson.

Wherever airports and public works projects are seemingly ongoing, arranging coverage for tight infrastructure is a hunt for capacity, she said.

“You only have so many carriers that are willing to insure large mega-projects,” she said in Bradfords’ Risk and Insurance article. “Putting together sufficient limits can be difficult if several projects need limited insurance capacity.”

One solution brokers have found is to ask others to take larger shares of coverage on infrastructure projects, said Darron Johnston of insurer Amwins.

Finding adequate liability coverage for infrastructure projects has been a particular problem, per Aldo Fucentese of Liberty Mutual.

“That has probably been the biggest pain in the market,” said Fucentese, chief underwriting officer of the firm’s practice serving large contractors.

U.S. insurers hesitate to cover a class of business known for attracting litigation that sometimes results in huge awards, he said.

Bradford noted in his post that the cost of construction has risen dramatically in recent years. That and the economy make costs a big concern for public entities.

Kevin McDowell, vice president of Arch Insurance, said that fitting those needs into established budgets can be difficult for public entities.

“Market dynamics driving increases in costs of construction will be a challenge for public owners.”

From the insurer’s perspective, the goal is to ultimately deliver a better product to the construction client, said Johnston.

“As the public entity sector is dealing with some of this heartburn right now, we’re all working to generate more capacity that can support this space.”

Fucentese noted that the excess and surplus lines market can step in when admitted insurers pull back. But contractors should carefully study these insurers.

“You have to be very careful about how the policy is built and what type of exclusions you have,” he said.

“Coverage might be cheaper, but it might not provide all the coverage you need.”

Insurers that offer surety bonds guaranteeing jobs are done according to specifications and everyone gets paid are finding plenty of opportunity.

That bodes well for contractors as there is plenty of capacity available in the surety market, said Stephen Ruschak, executive vice president of Arch Insurance.

But the bottom line is the risk landscape is difficult, said insurance provider Marsh. Complex bidding and contracting add to the list of threats.

So do elevated challenges due to severe weather events and the potential repercussions of cyber threats. These factors, beyond labor, finances and the supply chain, underscore the need for proactive risk

Marsh.

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