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Study examines utility practices

Utilities are concerned about the state of their infrastructure, and these concerns are driving a need for greater use of asset management practices, according to preliminary findings released by McGraw-Hill Construction at the U.S. Conference of Mayors winter meeting in Washington, DC.

Super Products Comparison Chart

Super Products has published an easy-to-read guide that provides a side-by-side comparison chart listing the defining characteristics, common uses and performance features of its complete line of Mud Dog hydro excavators.

FMI launches ethics hotline

FMI Corporation, the largest provider of management consulting and investment banking to the engineering and construction industry, announces that they have implemented the Ethical Advocate hotline service as part of the organization’s Ethics and Compliance initiative.

PCA expects strong growth in cement

According to the latest forecast from the Portland Cement Association (PCA), there will be an 8.1 percent growth in cement consumption in 2013, significantly higher than the tepid growth projected in its fall 2012 report.

Doosan Portable Power Mobile Generators For Canada

Doosan Portable Power has enhanced several mobile generators with features designed specifically for the Canadian market.

Consents for interstate natural gas pipeline projects taking longer

The time to obtain required federal permits from agencies other than the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for interstate natural gas pipeline projects actually has increased since the passage of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, a law with the stated intent to streamline and expedite federal authorizations for such projects, a new study by the INGAA Foundation finds.

PLCA’s 65th Annual Convention Draws 628 Delegates

Dan Murphy, outgoing president of the Pipe Line Contractors Association and president of Precision Pipeline LLC, welcomed 628 delegates to the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch in Scottsdale, AZ. This represented a significant attendance increase over the 2012 convention.

Quick Culvert Rehab

Government departments across the nation continue to address failing culverts that pose serious risks to state and interstate highways and city streets.

Drilling Fluids And Polymers: Equipment Spotlight

Drilling fluids and polymers from CETCO Drilling Products, Wyo-Ben, Baroid Industrial Drilling Products, and M-I SWACO.

Felling Trailers Air Ramp

Felling Trailers’ air ramp technology has increased in popularity among several of its trailer models for a couple of reasons. To start, Felling air ramps operate via an air bag system that works off of the same supply as the air brake system.