Big Show Newscast - Day 4

A review of what is going on at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011 on day four of the show.

Mar 24, 2011

Big Tech Roundtable 3.0: Automation Nation

June 5, 2025

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Asphalt Contractor's Top 30 Products 2025

May 5, 2025

Yann Monnet, Dynapac North America GM

Dynapac Appoints Yann Monnet North American President And General Manager

May 4, 2025

Sakai Sv204 First Us Production Unit In Front Of Ga Assembly Line

SAKAI To Produce All Domestic Market Soil Compactors In U.S.

April 27, 2025

Big Tech Roundtable 3.0: Automation Nation

Three of the biggest names in machine control and automation sit down to discuss the future of on the job robotics for road builders.

Asphalt Contractor's Top 30 Products 2025

The best new and innovative products for the asphalt and road building industry.

2025 Top Contractor Resized 673e1ca6305b3

Dynapac Appoints Yann Monnet North American President And General Manager

Dynapac North America LLC

The company announced on April 28 that it's search for a replacement for former president Jamie Roush had come to an end, signaling the start to a new era.

Yann Monnet, Dynapac North America GM

SAKAI To Produce All Domestic Market Soil Compactors In U.S.

Sakai America, Inc.

The decision to shift production of SAKAI's SV204 soil compactor from Japan to Georgia is a big deal.

Sakai Sv204 First Us Production Unit In Front Of Ga Assembly Line

CM Labs Adds Single Drum Roller Simulation Training

CM Labs Simulations, Inc.

The industry’s first single drum roller simulation training product integrates with CM Labs’ Intellia training platform and is designed to equip new operators with essential skills.

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Modernizing A Vital Stretch of I-95 in North Carolina

How S.T. Wooten’s crews applied intelligence and expertise to reach the finish line on a major road widening project.

Road Builders Upgrade The Florida-Alabama Line

CWR Contracting

In the face of historic natural forces, the paving crews from CWR Contracting in the southeastern United States are working overtime to improve roads, drainage, and safety for travelers.

BOMAG Unveils BW 174 AP-5 Pivot-Steered Tandem Roller

BOMAG Americas Inc.

The BOMAG BW 174 AP-5 is a pivot-steered tandem roller particularly suitable for thin-layer surfacing and compaction of asphalt layers, base courses, and anti-frost layers on new-build projects and maintenance jobs.

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World Of Asphalt Preview Guide 2025

Don't miss all the newest products and equipment from the largest asphalt pavement expo of the year!

Outside of WOA 2024.

Automated Grade Control’s Steady Plow Toward Full Autonomy

The same construction equipment manufacturers who brought you automated grade control precision and efficiency anticipate full autonomy as the next leap forward.

Remote control is also used when performing grading operations under Stage 3 conditions. In this instance, the operator is not on board the vehicle but operating it from a separate location using a joystick or belly box.

History Lesson: Motor Grader Attachments

Historical Construction Equipment Association

Elevating graders adapted to motor graders in the 1950s, excelling in excavation tasks and material handling with belt improvements.

One advantage of a motor grader/EGA outfit was that it required only one operator. But in some loading situations, a spotter rode out on the parent’s frame to direct hauler traffic, somewhat negating the labor savings. Courtesy: Ulrich Manufacturing Company Form 1231, n. d., HCEA Archives

Excavator Selection: Why Size, Scope & Tail Swing Matter

Inside the critical machine characteristics that affect fuel use, project schedules and profitability.

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