Most Popular

Cities, counties getting funds for stormwater-control projects

The U.S. State Department of Ecology has announced the list of 43 cities and counties in the state of Washington that will get a share of $23.4 million to plan, design and build stormwater retrofit and low-impact development facility projects.

Contractor required to notify OSHA of jobsites to protect against cave-ins

The U.S. Department of Labor is seeking an administrative court order requiring Gerardi Sewer & Water Co., a Norridge, IL-based contractor, to provide a monthly report of its work locations to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, permit unannounced jobsite audits by qualified independent consultants and annually train workers on cave-in protection for the next two years.

Underground stormwater system is a win for retail development

As it often happens in urban areas where land is at a premium, the 4.5-acre site did not have enough space to fit in both a detention pond and parking lot. The engineers took the only possible option — designing an underground stormwater system.

"If the engineers used an above-ground detention system, the site would have lost 22,000 sq. ft., which would have cost the owner about $166,000," said contractor Danny Clements at Danny Clements Builders. "Instead, an underground system is conveniently located under the parking lot, taking up no usable space."

Students to compete in Construction Challenge National Championships

Creative thinking and teamwork are what have earned students from across the U.S. and Canada the opportunity to travel to Las Vegas and compete in the national finals of the AEM Construction Challenge presented by Volvo Construction Equipment taking place March 21-25 at the international CONEXPO-CON/AGG construction industries trade show.

Hyundai R60CR-9

Hyundai’s new 13,010-pound R60CR-9 compact radius excavator offers a cab with a fully adjustable seat, adjustable arm rests, large foot pedals, ergonomic joysticks pre-wired for auxiliary hydraulic functions and 360 degree visibility.

RIDGID KJ-3100

The RIDGID KJ-3100 water jetter offers professional power and performance to clear blockages in 2- to 10-inch diameter drains with a full 3,000-psi working pressure, and a 5 1/2 gallons-per-minute flow.

Ariaratnam Poised To Take ISTT To Next Level

Dr. Samuel Ariaratnam was recently elected to serve a three-year term as the new chairman of the International Society for Trenchless Technology (ISTT). Dr. Ariaratnam previously served as vice chairman of ISTT having been elected to the position in 2007.

Griffin Dewatering wellpoint accessories

Griffin offers accessories to complete any wellpoint system. Wellpoints are available with 1.5-inch or 2-inch PVC or stainless steel screen.

Interplastic Corporation Announces 2011 Scholars Award Program

Bob DeRoma, Interplastic Corporation’s Senior Vice President announced March 21 the launch of the 2011 Scholars Award Program sponsored by Interplastic Corporation in affiliation with the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA).

New Holland Launches Super Boom Road Show

New Holland Construction announced March 24 the launch of the Super Boom Road Show, an open house customer event held at New Holland dealerships across North America. The event includes a skid steer challenge featuring New Holland’s new 200 Series skid steer loaders.