Infrastructure is at an inflection point. Never have we needed it more, as you can’t support a healthy economy on a crumbling infrastructure. At the same time, we have an incredible workforce shortage across the entire spectrum—from bus drivers and mechanics to planners, engineers, designers and environmental scientists; from contractor labor […]
Year: 2024
Trends December 2024
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World’s strongest land-based crane completes fully electric operations testing
SK6000 zero-emission functionality confirmed – for even the remotest projects Mammoet’s SK6000 – the world’s strongest land-based crane – has been tested for fully electric operation. It now offers zero-emission capability to projects taking place anywhere in the world. Through this innovation, Mammoet is demonstrating its commitment to helping […]
Simpson Strong-Tie Donates $10,000 for Relief Effort Following Typhoon Yagi in Viet Nam
Following record destruction caused by Typhoon Yagi in Viet Nam, Simpson Strong-Tie is donating $10,000 to the International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC), processed through the American Red Cross. According to the American Red Cross, Typhoon Yagi was the strongest typhoon to hit Viet Nam in the past 30 years, […]
Danfoss Hosts Water and Wastewater Industry Leaders for Panel Discussion on Decarbonization
L-R: Rick Sporrer, president of Danfoss North America; Newsha Ajami, chief development officer for research at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab’s Earth and Environmental Sciences Area; and Adam Link, executive director of the California Association of Sanitation Agencies, discuss the challenges of decarbonization in the water and wastewater industry. Event […]
ITRCC Announces Completion of Mile Marker 10 – 20 Pavement Preservation Project
Comprehensive Repaving Project Upgrades 10-Mile Corridor, Improves Safety, and Repairs Winter Damage ITR Concession Co. LLC (ITRCC), the concessionaire and operator of the Indiana Toll Road, is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Mile Marker 10-20 Pavement Preservation Project. This comprehensive repaving project rehabilitated approximately 30-lane miles […]
Nalco Water’s Inlet Integrity Program helps Texas gas processing plant avoid compressor failures, saving over $300,000 per year
The recently launched Inlet Integrity Program uses a holistic approach, combining innovative chemistry products, technical expertise, service and reporting. Nalco Water’s program eliminated low-pressure compressor failures at the plant, saving the company more than $300,000 per year in associated costs. Fouling can significantly impact the efficiency of gas processing operations, […]
Werk-Brau to Host 2nd Annual Women In Construction Event
(Findlay, OH) Werk-Brau, a leading manufacturer of buckets, thumbs, couplers, and attachments for excavators and loaders, will host the second annual Women in Construction Summit at their Findlay, Ohio headquarters through two sessions, on February 18-19, and February 19-20. This transformative 2-day program will draw women of all ages, backgrounds, […]
Leica Geosystems and Develon Expand 3D Machine Control Options for DD100 and DD130 Dozers
Leica Geosystems and Develon collaborate to deliver seamless integration and precision for DD100 and DD130 dozers, enhancing efficiency and simplifying Leica MC1 3D machine control installation. (Heerbrugg, Switzerland) Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, and Develon, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, today announced a new aftermarket 3D machine control solution tailored […]
Tsurumi Pump boosts inventory and availability to meet growing customer demand
The company’s distributors are strategically positioned nationwide to ensure rapid product and parts delivery. Careful monitoring guarantees adequate stock levels at distribution centers so that users have the right equipment when needed most. Tsurumi Pump has made significant investments to enhance its inventory management and parts availability network, improving service […]