Tue October 31, 2023
On-Site Concrete Acquires First THP 80 LP in U.S.
On-Site Concrete of Minot, N.D., was the first U.S. customer to take delivery of Liebherr's THP 80-LP city pump. This innovative machine is Liebherr's strategic response to the distinct demands of the U.S....
Mon October 23, 2023
Pulaski County, Ark., Wins Award for Excellence in Pavement Preservation
Pulaski County, Ark., is the recipient of the 2023 FP2 Inc. James B. Sorenson Award for Excellence in Pavement Preservation, due to its innovative 2022 Road Improvement Project. The Sorenson Award is presented by FP2 Inc....
Mon October 09, 2023
Hamm | Ballast Compaction in Railroad Construction Using HD 10C VV Compact Roller
HD CompactLine compact rollers can be used virtually anywhere in the fields of asphalt construction, earthworks and landscaping. What many people don't realize is that they are also necessary in railroad construction....
Wed October 04, 2023
3D Control System From Wirtgen Increases Process Efficiency, Safety
In the future, the eastbound and westbound lanes of the A 43 Autobahn near the city of Münster, Germany, will be separated by a poured in-place concrete safety barrier. The effectiveness and permanence of such construction elements for the passive protection of road users makes them the preferred vehicle restraint system, especially on sections of roads with heavy traffic....
Tue October 03, 2023
ProAll P85 Volumetric Concrete Mixer With Commander Control System
ProAll, an industry leader in on-site concrete production, showcased the P85 volumetric concrete mixer at Utility Expo 2023. ProAll's automated control system allows utility contractors to produce high quality concrete, flowable fill, CLSM, rapid set, shotcrete and gunite, mixed fresh on-site....
Mon October 02, 2023
FAE Expands Construction Line With RPL/EX
On Sept. 28, FAE expanded its construction line with the RPL/EX road planer for excavators. FAE's new road planer for excavators is based on "cold planer" technology. With cold planer technology, the road's surface is scraped and cut by the impact of special teeth attached to the rotor....
Thu September 28, 2023
Power Pavers Introduces SF-3404 Slipform Paver
Power Pavers announced the launch of the industry's newest full-width, four-track concrete slipform paver: the Power Paver SF-3404. The SF-3404 is built with decades of knowledge and technological advancements, delivering contractors the smoothest ride possible, saving valuable time and providing complete visibility around the machine, the manufacturer said....
Tue September 26, 2023
Cold Recycling Train With New Vögele SUPER 2100-5i Paver
The project was to renew the agricultural road near the Dutch village of Ferwert quickly and economically using low-emission machinery. The contractors decided to use the in-place cold recycling method, as this prepares the reclaimed material on site immediately and then reuses it for the paving process....
Thu September 14, 2023
Wirtgen W 150 F(i) Cold Milling Machine for High Performance in Narrow Spaces
Wirtgen's high-performance W 150 F(i) rounds off the top end of the compact milling machine class. With a milling width of 6 ft., this model is an ideal choice for use on major construction sites with restricted space, for example in inner city locations....
Thu September 14, 2023
Learn More About Concrete for Airport Applications at ACPA's Upcoming Immersive Workshop
The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) will present a three-day national event, Best Practices in Airfield Paving Workshop, Oct. 24 to 26 that will include guidance for the design, construction and rehabilitation of concrete pavements used for airport applications....