New Komatsu North America CEO Rod Bull Takes the Reins
Bull was promoted from executive vice president of Komatsu’s North America region and has been with the company since 2015...
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Ben Thorpe
03:25
U.S. Roads Get “D+”; Bridges a “C” in ASCE’s 2025 Infrastructure Report Card
The road grade rose from a 'D,' partly due to the falling percentage of major roads in “poor or mediocre”
Ben Thorpe
23:19
Industry Roundup: Bobcat Names Top 2025 Construction Dealers
The selection process allows Bobcat dealers to benchmark themselves against their peers across Bobcat’s North American dealer...
Ben Thorpe
12:23
USDOT Rolls Back Biden-Era “Social Justice and Environmental Agenda” Memos
The agency says the memos, intended to guide spending of the 2021 infrastructure law, usurped state authority...
Ben Thorpe
11:28
Bridges Made of Railcars Reconnecting North Carolina After Hurricane Helene (Video)
Innovative Bridge Company has installed over 60 bridges made from old railcars in North Carolina since Hurricane Helene hit...
Ben Thorpe
02:19
“The Ranch”: Kobelco Opens Customer Center in Texas (Video)
An expansive outdoor demo space allows customers to see and operate Kobelco equipment...
Ben Thorpe
02:19
New Jersey DOT Finds “Significant Void” Under I-80 Near Previous Sinkhole
The long-term repair plan includes installing a monitoring system to track conditions along the interstate with remote sensing...
Ben Thorpe
23:19
15 Contractors Win Top Honors from National Asphalt Paving Association
The national awards are presented for excellence in asphalt pavement construction and include the Sheldon G. Hayes Award...
Ben Thorpe
23:19
Associated Builders and Contractors Announces 2025 Top-Performing Contractors
To qualify for the awards, contractors must demonstrate excellence in safety, leadership and growth...
Ben Thorpe
21:23
Construction Begins on $450M Project to Replace Swing Bridge to Outer Banks
The future fixed-span, high-rise Alligator River Bridge is designed to aid hurricane evacuation and will stretch over 3 miles...
