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Wed August 09, 2006

Dig-R-Tach Attachment Allows Backhoes to Drill Into Earth

General Equipment Co.’s Model 471 Dig-R-Tach hydraulically powered earth drilling attachment system is specifically designed for use with lower-auxiliary hydraulic system flow rates found on popular models of compact loader backhoes, mini-excavators and compact utility loaders....

Wed August 09, 2006

Allmand Offers Four-Wheel Drive TLB-6235 Backhoe

With the Extended Service Life (ESL) backhoe design and strong digging power, the Allmand TLB-6235 four-wheel drive compact tractor loader backhoe meets the needs of general construction, landscaping, utility and any other small to mid-size earthmoving applications....

Kate Zanoni - Mon July 24, 2006

General Manager Butch Nicholson Celebrates 35 Years at Folcomer

Butch Nicholson has shown no signs of slowing down. He recently celebrated 35 years of service with Folcomer Equipment Corporation — a construction and equipment dealer serving Maryland, Delaware and Washington, D.C....

David S. Chartock - Fri July 14, 2006

CALTRANS Gives Highway 14 a New Angle

When rain and wind consistently dislodged rock on State Highway 14 in Santa Clarita, CA, a $7.5 million slope stabilization project was required by District 7 of the California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS)....

Matt Matusek - Fri July 14, 2006

PA’s Michael Facchiano Contracting Celebrates Two Milestones in 2006

Michael Facchiano Sr., founder, president and CEO of Michael Facchiano Contracting Inc. is celebrating 2006 with his 75th birthday and his 50th year in business. For his birthday celebration May 8, his children Mary Jean, Michelle, John and Michael Jr....

Fri June 09, 2006

S. Carolina Public Works Employees Show Their Skills

Eight of South Carolina’s best heavy equipment operators are preparing to show their skills at the final round of the state chapter’s American Public Works Association backhoe rodeo July 12....

Brenda Ruggiero - Mon April 10, 2006

Design-Build Team Tackles U.S. 1/64 in N. Carolina

The design-build team of The Lane Construction Corporation, SEPI Engineering Group and The LPA Group of North Carolina is well on its way to earning a bonus for the early completion of improvements to U.S....

Larissa Newman - Tue April 04, 2006

Walbert Contracting Discovers ’Shear’ Magic With Genesis

In 1962, after seven years experience as an independent truck driver, Harold Walbert decided to take another route in life. “With experience in hauling scrap and knowledge of the trucking business, I saw potential in the scrap and recycling industry,” said Walbert....

Mon March 20, 2006

Philadelphia Expo Ends in a Photo Finish

The final Philadelphia Construction Expo to be held at the Fort Washington Expo Center on March 7 and 8 came down to a photo finish. While exhibitors and iron shoppers were wrapping up their last minute deals, Mark Olson of M.P....

Wed December 21, 2005

R.E. Harris Makes the Grade at Elementary Project

Over the past few years, the crew at R.E. Harris Construction has become educated in the art of building schools. A 30-member crew is currently building a $12-million elementary school in Lake Mary, FL, for the Seminole County School Board....