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® June 24 2026 Vol. XXXVIII • No. 13
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Yancey Bros. Opens CAT Compact Store in Covington, Ga. ...12
Komatsu Celebrates Grand Opening of New Peoria Facility...18 FTE photo
In the Sunshine State, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise (FTE) is overseeing a $254.5 million effort that will expand Central Polk Parkway. The project involves construction of a new 4-lane tolled roadway extending approximately 6.5 mi. from Polk Parkway/S.R. 570 near Winter Lake Road/S.R. 540 to U.S. 17/S.R. 35. “Central Polk Parkway represents a major step forward in delivering
Cindy Riley
CEG CORRESPONDENT
Crouse Equipment Takes On Komplet Line in Arkansas...39
Table of Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Concrete Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-25 Attachments & Parts Section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-30 Truck & Trailer Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-34 Aggregate & Recycling Section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39-51 Auction Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66-69 Business Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Advertisers Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
a more reliable, efficient transportation network for one of Florida’s fastest-growing regions,” Fiorella Teodista, FTE communications outreach coordinator, told Construction Equipment Guide. “Through innovative construction approaches and strong coordination, we are advancing this project ahead of schedule, while maintaining a focus on safety and quality.” see POLK page 56
Standing Out in the Crowd Construction Workforce Sees Much Value in Earning Credentials
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Credentials and certifications are common these days in the construction industry. From OSHA training to crane operator certification, these titles are seen as differentiators, The construction industry supports workforce proof that a craft worker has the competence, skills and credentialling. So does the workforce itself. An NCCER credentials survey found that craft knowledge an employer can trust. By Lucy Perry
CEG CORRESPONDENT
see CREDENTIALS page 31
workers favor attaining credentials, such as licenses and certificates.