Sources: Bernhard Capital Partners Management, LP, Baton Rouge, La.; CP staff
A Bernhard Capital-led group has acquired construction materials and infrastructure management specialists Engineering and Testing Services Corp., Oakland, Calif.; Moreland Altobelli Associates, Duluth, Ga.; and Pavetex Engineering LLC, Lubbock, Texas, combining them under Atlas Technical Consultants.
Read MoreSources: Commercial Metals Co., Irving, Texas; CP staff
Aiming to offer an alternative to traditional loose-wound coiled rebar, Commercial Metals is ramping up production of hot-rolled spooled product in #3 to #6 sizes at Durant, Okla., and Mesa, Ariz., micro mills—anticipating spring 2018 and 2019 availability.
Read MoreSources: American Road & Transportation Builders Association, Washington, D.C.; CP staff
After a 2.8 percent year-over-year decline in 2017, total domestic transportation construction and related-market outlays are projected to reach $255 billion next year, according to the ARTBA Transportation Construction Market Forecast.
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For the last two years, more than 100 students from Washington University in St. Louis’ Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts, the School of Engineering and Applied Science, and the International Center for Energy, Environment and Sustainability (InCEES) have worked with industry partners including Wieser Concrete, LafargeHolcim and Gate Precast, to design, fabricate and construct CRETE House for the 2017 Solar Decathlon.
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Shell Lubricants has introduced Rotella T5 Ultra 10W-30 synthetic blend which meets the API FA-4 service category for 2017 (and beyond) diesel engines. The low viscosity oil has been formulated to provide better fuel economy, improved high and low temperature performance, and meets the requirements for many low emissions engines built beginning this year.
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Outpak All-Weather Washout features heavy-duty, woven polypropylene construction to contain and transfer waste concrete and water from mixer trucks and pumps, plus lifting straps with 5:1 safety rating. Vessels are available in 4- x 4- x 14-in. (0.68-yd., 140-gal. capacity) and 6-ft. x 6-ft. x 12-in. (1.33-yd., 260-gal.) sizes, and fold for ease of handling.
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With only five unique parts, the Type 3 Rail Mount is billed as the lightest compressed natural gas fuel system on the market. It offers a similar operating experience to diesel trucks, product engineers contend, and is designed to improve fuel economy, increase payload, reduce total cost of fleet ownership.
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Leading into the North American Commercial Vehicle show earlier this fall, Freightliner Trucks announced a host of new options for its 114SD and companion severe duty models:
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Built of durable PVC, the WashoutPRO offers 150 gallons of mixer truck or pump material or water discharge capacity.
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After showing initial, road-ready models at ConExpo-Con/Agg earlier this year, Continental Mixers has formally opened the order book for the Thoroughbred mixer, capable of hauling 10 yd. of concrete under the federal bridge formula. Company engineers bill the model as “a solution that provides the highest stability, productivity, and reliability in the industry” and representing an “innovative approach to the issues of ruggedness and weight savings.”
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