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Euro Auctions to hold a disposal sale of Larry Behan Quarries' entire asphalt plant and quarrying equipment
Due to the restructuring of the Larry Behan Group in Ireland, Euro Auctions will hold an auction sale of industrial plant and commercial equipment on behalf of Larry Behan Quarries. Euro Auctions has been appointed to hold a disposal sale of the entire asphalt plant and quarrying equipment on behalf of Larry Behan Quarries, Ireland. The auction will take place on 14 September 2010 at the Windmill Hill Quarry, Rathcoole, County Dublin, as well ... [more]
Embracing the commercial benefits of adopting performance-based specification for road pavements
For nearly 100 years, construction of roads across the world has used a standard method recipe approach, which specifies certain types and quantities of materials, without permitting deviations to improve sustainability, economics or road life. In contrast, performance specification sets out ‘key performance indicators’ (KPIs) for the highway construction. Contracting engineers are required to demonstrate that the method and materials satisfy ... [more]
SureSet supplies paving for new footbridge in Weymouth
SureSet has recently supplied and installed the paving for a new footbridge at Newton’s Cove in Weymouth, for Dorset County Council. Not only does the footbridge provide immediate benefits, but it will also provide a great platform for spectators to view the sailing events which will be taking place in the bay as part of the 2012 Olympic Games. The stainless steel footbridge forms part of the south west coastal path which extends along the coa... [more]
Volvo ABG7820B and ABG8820B tracked pavers lay a smooth even mat with precision
Designed for paving contractors working on medium and large-scale applications such as municipal roads, highways and airfields, the Volvo ABG7820B and ABG8820B tracked pavers provide a working width from 2.5 m (8ft.2in) up to 13.0 m (42ft. 8in.). The Volvo D7 engine meets EU IIIA/E.P.A. Tier 3 emission standards and is rated at 170 kW (231 metric hp) for the ABG7820B and at 182 kW (247.5 metric hp) for the ABG8820B. Both models are fitted wit... [more]
Marshalls to supply 330,000m2 of its Machine Lay Keyblok paving to the Port of Felixstowe
The construction of the new 730m quay for clients Hutchinson Port Holdings forms part of the UK’s Port Expansion programme and will allow berthing of deep water container ships with an increased capacity of 1.5m containers per annum. Marshalls has just secured its largest single commercial order to supply 330,000m2 of its specialist Machine Lay Keyblok paving to the Port of Felixstowe – that’s the equivalent to the size of 47 Wembley football... [more]
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Southwest road construction
BOISE - The following projects are part of the GARVEE Transportation Program in southwest Idaho, which uses funds from Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicle (GARVEE) bonds to expedite highway projects.
United States DoD contracts for August 26, 2010
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Outage forces Enbridge to ration oil pipeline space
The outage of an Enbridge Inc pipeline after last month's rupture and oil spill in Michigan has forced the company to limit the volumes its shippers had planned to move on two other major lines in its U.S. system, the company said on Monday.
Businesses outline positive developments
Staff photo by Laura Easter Mt. Carmel City Council heard positive updates Monday from two Mt. Carmel businesses which have thrived during the recessionary economy. Above, on left, is Steve Smith of SK Smith Electric, and Steve Burton, president of Wabash Container Company.
Paint to stripe roads gets scarce in Franklin County, elsewhere
The highways paved with the nation's stimulus package almost didn't get their stripes. Highway construction contractors ran their paving machines thanks to federal dollars, but companies that put the lines on the asphalt nearly ran out of paint.
Summit Materials Acquires Kilgore Paving and Maintenance and the Aggregate, Ready-Mix Concrete and Construction Assets ...
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Summit Materials, LLC (Summit), a building materials company, today announced that it has concluded the acquisitions of Kilgore Paving and Maintenance, LLC, an asphalt production and paving company, and the aggregates, ready-mix concrete and construction assets of Harper Companies. Both businesses, which are based in Salt Lake City, Utah, have merged to form Harper ...
Building Blocks of Sustainability
Building Blocks of Sustainability
Picayune residents meet with Mayor
City and county officials attended the most recent Chamber of Commerce hosted Coffee with the Mayor to discuss a number of recent developments.
Full SAGD Bitumen Production Underway at Algar; Connacher Reports Second Quarter 2010 and First Half 2010 Comparative ...
Connacher Oil and Gas Limited today reported that full steam assisted gravity drainage bitumen production has commenced at Algar, the company's second 10,000 bbl/d oil sands plant located at its Great Divide Project in northeastern Alberta.
Astec Industries, Inc. to Present at CJS Securities Tenth Annual 'New Ideas' Summer Conference
Astec Industries, Inc. announces today that it will participate in the CJS Securities Tenth Annual "New Ideas" Summer Conference in White Plains, New York on Tuesday, August 17, 2010.
