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By Lucy Perry CEG CORRESPONDENT

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8 LIEBHERR LIFTS COMMUNITIES WITH AFFORDABLE HOUSING

MRA Equipment Rental utilizes the Liebherr 125 K crane and 81 K.1 crane self-erecting tower cranes to create the eight-building, 500-unit development at Princeton Gateways I.

12 CAROLINA CAT OPENS GASTONIA BRANCH DURING CENTENNIAL YEAR

On June 17, 2026, Carolina Cat officially opened its new Gastonia branch with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking another investment in its western North Carolina footprint during the company’s 100th year of operations in the state.

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I DIG TEXAS OFFERS KING KONG BRUSH GRAPPLE ATTACHMENT

I Dig Texas of Marble Falls, Texas, offers a range of skid steer attachments. Among those is the AMFG King Kong Brush Grapple, a heavy-duty grapple designed for high-horsepower compact track loaders.

18 TENNESSEE EROSION CONTROL SUCCEEDS WITH SPEED, RELIABILITY

Tennessee Erosion Control, a Nashville-based company, is often the first to arrive and among the last to leave, installing and maintaining the systems that keep sediment contained and construction projects compliant from start to finish.

20 SOUND HEAVY MACHINERY, KOBELCO EXPAND PARTNERSHIP

KOBELCO Construction Machinery USA Inc. announced that Sound Heavy Machinery (SHM) has been appointed a full-line distributor of KOBELCO excavators across 37 counties in North and South Carolina.

22 SIMA HOSTS ITS 29TH ANNUAL SNOW & ICE SYMPOSIUM

The Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA) welcomed snow and ice professionals from across the industry to its 29th Annual Snow & Ice Symposium June 23-26, 2026.

24 ‘HEYTADANO’ AI ASSISTANT WINS

2026 DESIGN AWARD

How heavy is the boom tip of the AC 7.450-1? Which hydraulic oil do I need at -15 degrees celsius? How often do I need to change the oil filter? The Tadano AI assistant “heyTADANO” knows the answers to these questions.

BOBCAT CELEBRATES AMERICA’S 250TH WITH LIMITED EDITION MOWER

In recognition of America’s 250th anniversary, Bobcat Company is introducing a limited “Founders Edition” ZT3500 zero-turn mower, an exclusive 250-unit release designed to mark the milestone while celebrating the people behind the work.

27 BOMAG NAMES STONE EQUIPMENT DEALER FOR ALA., FLA. PANHANDLE

Strengthening BOMAG America’s representation in the region, Stone Equipment’s team of specialists now offers its customers more reasons to trust the dealer with sales, rental, service and parts support.

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DYNAPAC ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH DYNAMIC EQUIPMENT GROUP

Dynapac North America announced its partnership with Dynamic Equipment Group as the authorized dealer for Dynapac’s full line of compaction equipment across a significant territory in Florida.

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PURPLE WAVE ANNOUNCES ITS NEW TERRITORY SALES MANAGER

Purple Wave Auction announced Chris Moorehead has joined the company as a territory sales manager for southern Mississippi. Moorehead will be responsible for facilitating relationships with equipment owners and operators.

79 JEFF MARTIN AUCTIONEERS HOLDS SALE IN PELZER, S.C.

There was no shortage of equipment to bid on as Jeff Martin Auctioneers conducted its East Coast Construction and Transportation sale in Pelzer, S.C., on June 18, 2026.

80 JM WOOD HOLDS 53RD ANNUAL SUMMER SALE IN MONTGOMERY, ALA.

JM Wood Auction held its 53rd annual summer auction at their Montgomery, Ala., headquarters June 16-18, 2026. The sale attracted a terrific presence of onsite buyers from across the country and online bidders from across the globe.

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Liebherr Lifts Communities With Affordable Housing

Renowned for its tropical climate, vibrant culture and diverse community, Miami is a highly sought after city for those looking to establish their roots. Despite the many advantages of this modern city, a major challenge remains — there is a significant shortage of housing options for tens of thousands of residents within certain income brackets.

As the housing deficit continues to grow, companies are seeking initiatives to provide high-quality, affordable housing sites for the South Florida region. Chilean-based company VAIN has partnered with the well-established Alta Developers to create a vertically integrated construction solution, maximizing efficiency to deliver high-quality, affordable housing units at the most competitive prices on the market with Liebherr tower cranes.

“After 25 years in business, our company was well established and ready for a significant upgrade to our entire fleet of self-erecting cranes. After compiling extensive global research, we attended bauma and chose to move forward with Liebherr tower cranes. We appreciate that Liebherr is also a family-run company that offers a global service network and high-quality products,” said Ernesto Valle, owner of VAIN.

“We bought our first ten Liebherr self-erecting cranes for projects based in Chile, and later progressed operations into Peru, Brazil and Panama. Now, we are very excited to begin our first job with the self-erectors in the United States.”

Through this joint venture, MRA Equipment Rental LLC was established to exclusively manage the rental of heavy equipment for all in-house developments, beginning with its inaugural United States-based project: Princeton Gateways I in Miami, Fla. The development broke ground in August

2025 and will be fully completed in February 2027.

Located in Princeton, a small city in the southern part of Miami-Dade County, MRA Equipment Rental utilizes the Liebherr 125 K crane and 81 K.1 crane self-erecting tower cranes to create the eight-building, 500-unit development at Princeton Gateways I.

Both the 125 K and 81 K.1 cranes are being utilized to lift pre-assembled formwork, rebar and concrete. The cranes were designed to operate simultaneously as part of a carefully planned daily cycle, allowing the construction of two apartments per day. This makes it crucial for Liebherr tower cranes to operate efficiently to meet these daily scheduling demands.

“It’s always been a part of our objectives and challenges to look for efficiencies in both costs and time when developing a new job. This effort and our work with Liebherr are in line with that objective and the goal of delivering great homes for future families,” said Ignacio Montes, president of Alta Developers.

By taking a much more industrial approach to developing a residential community, Montes noted that they are looking for more continuity, remaining efficient in cost, and hoping to create a new production line for Alta Developers in future.

Extraordinary, Effective

MRA Equipment Rental noted that Liebherr’s self-erecting cranes are extraordinary machines that offer the capabilities of a tower crane with the flexibility of a mobile crane. Both fast assembly and disassembly make it quicker and more cost-effective to mobilize and relocate the cranes around the

Miami site.

“We chose Liebherr because of the strong and wellestablished commercial relationship we’ve built over the years. We are highly satisfied with the performance and reliability of the machinery, which has consistently met our operational needs,” said Sebastiao Salvador, representative of MRA Equipment Rental. “Our fleet currently includes more than 20 Liebherr cranes operating across Latin America and North America, which speaks to our trust in Liebherr’s equipment and ongoing support.’’

MRA Equipment Rental specializes in providing construction equipment, such as cranes, backhoes, and other heavy machinery, exclusively to its in-house general contractor, Affordable Housing Factory. Its core business includes not only equipment rentals but also lifting and rigging services tailored to the individual needs of affordable housing construction developments.

Exceptional Flexibility

Liebherr offers a wide variety of self-erecting tower cranes suitable for use across multiple applications. The benefits of self-erecting cranes include rapid setup and versatility across project sites, making them ideal for building multioccupancy houses in urban areas, which provides an optimal solution for MRA Equipment Rental and Affordable Housing Factory’s initiative. Self-erecting cranes also are transported on the road as complete units. Due to its short wheelbase and compact slewing platform design, it can be maneuvered easily between tight construction sites within Miami.

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Carolina Cat Opens Gastonia Branch During Centennial Year

On June 17, 2026, Carolina Cat officially opened its new Gastonia branch at 108 Archie Whitesides Rd., with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking another investment in its western North Carolina footprint during the company’s 100th year of operations in the state.

The new 35,000-sq.-ft. facility will serve as a full-service branch offering compact and heavy equipment sales, service, parts and rental solutions.

Amanda Weisiger Cornelson, 4th generation president, said the project represented years of planning and collaboration among multiple teams and partners.

“It’s been nearly 10 years since we’ve truly built a facility from the ground up like this,” Cornelson said. “It’s been very special to see this one come to life, and I know it’s been a labor of love for a lot of people.”

The project involved contributions from branch personnel, real estate and facilities teams, design and construction partners and Caterpillar representatives.

“These projects do not come together overnight. They require a lot of hard work,” Cornelson said. “Great partnerships came together to make this happen.”

The Gastonia opening also coincides with a milestone year for the dealership.

“This is our 100th year doing business in the state of North Carolina,” Cornelson said. “We are very excited to double down on our investment and commitment to this great state through this facility and, of course, to the Gastonia market as well, which continues to grow.”

“We are very proud to continue to support our customers who are building roads and schools and hospitals and truly moving and shaping the community here,” Cornelson said. “We’re honored to play a role in partnering with them.”

Company leaders said the branch was designed to strengthen customer support, create new career opportunities and expand the dealership’s presence in a growing market.

The new facility features 13 service bays, including six bays on each side of the shop and one center bay. The facility is equipped with 42-ft.-long service bays, 18by 18-ft. bay doors and four 5-ton bridge cranes designed to handle a wide range of equipment repairs and maintenance work.

Visitors entering the branch will find a retail-focused lobby displaying compact equipment and attachments.

“This has been an exciting project for us over the past 18 months,” said Mike Tropsha, executive vice president of Carolina Cat. “We’re really excited to be part of the Gastonia community, supporting our customers here, creating career opportunities

for our employees and reinvesting back into the communities in which we work and live.”

Tropsha said Carolina Cat views the Gastonia location as a full-service heavy equipment branch that also will emphasize compact equipment sales and support.

“We’re focused on the retail experience and the retail customer in addition to what we’ve done for generations,” Tropsha said. “This facility provides a modern, safe, bright and expansive place for our teams to do what they do best safely and efficiently.”

He said the new branch serves as a visible reminder of the collaboration among Carolina Cat employees, Caterpillar representatives and development partners that brought the project to completion.

For more information, visit carolinacat.

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I Dig Texas Offers King Kong Brush Grapple Attachment

I Dig Texas of Marble Falls, Texas, offers a range of skid steer attachments designed for land clearing, brush handling and material management applications.

Among those is the AMFG King Kong Brush Grapple, a heavy-duty grapple designed for high-horsepower compact track loaders working in demanding clearing environments.

According to I Dig Texas, the King Kong Brush Grapple was developed specifically for contractors and land clearing crews operating 100-hp-plus forestry machines in daily production applications.

The grapple shares a similar overall design to the company’s standard brush grapples but incorporates heavierduty construction intended for aggressive commercial use.

According to I Dig Texas, the attachment features 5/8-in. tines across the grapple along with ¾ in. outside tines and a frame constructed using 4-in. square tubing with 3/8in. wall thickness. The grapple also includes replaceable excavator teeth designed for handling brush, logs and debris in demanding conditions.

One feature designed to add versatility is the removable bridge system in the center of the grapple. According to the company, operators can configure the attachment to run with either a solid top or independent grapple tops depending on the material handling application.

The King Kong Brush Grapple also features a large grapple opening intended to help operators manage oversized brush piles and bulky material during land clearing operations.

I Dig Texas noted that the grapple is manufactured primarily in-house by its sister company, Amarekan MFG of Dewey, Okla. According to the company, the attachment is built using American-grade steel, with most major components manufactured internally.

For more information, visit idigtexas.com.

Tennessee Erosion Control Succeeds With Speed, Reliability

Katherine Petrik CEG SENIOR EDITOR

Tennessee Erosion Control, a Nashvillebased company, is often the first contractor to arrive and among the last to leave, installing and maintaining the systems that keep sediment contained and construction projects compliant from start to finish.

That responsibility has helped Tennessee Erosion Control establish itself as a growing force throughout Middle Tennessee since opening its doors in 2022.

Today, the company employs 62 people and dispatches 10 to 11 crews daily throughout the Nashville area.

For owner Todd Cheek, the company’s success can be traced back to one simple principle: “Answer your phone.”

That straightforward philosophy has become the foundation of Tennessee Erosion Control’s culture.

“If there’s a problem, you address the

Career Change Opens Door to Construction Industry

Cheek’s path into construction was anything but traditional.

Before entering the industry, he spent two decades in the golf business, first as a golf professional and later as a manufacturer’s sales representative of Cleveland Golf.

When the 2008 recession significantly impacted the golf industry, he began exploring other opportunities.

He connected with a friend working in construction and entered the erosion control industry, learning from the ground up.

“I started on the bottom,” Cheek said.

His responsibilities included inspections and project management, giving him exposure to every aspect of the business.

Over the next 14 years, he advanced into an operations leadership role while watching development throughout Middle Tennessee continue to accelerate.

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Sound Heavy Machinery, KOBELCO Expand Partnership

Together, KOBELCO and Sound Heavy

will deliver high-performance equipment, innovative features and exceptional customer support to customers throughout the region.

KOBELCO Construction Machinery USA Inc. announced that Sound Heavy Machinery (SHM) has been appointed a full-line distributor of KOBELCO excavators across 37 counties in North and South Carolina.

Through this expanded partnership, SHM now offers KOBELCO’s complete lineup of excavators, including SR Series, conventional and specialty models, building upon its existing KOBELCO mini-excavator designated market area. Customers will now have access to a broader range of KOBELCO machines, from the SK17SR mini-excavator to the SK520LC-11, supporting a wide variety of applications across the construction, forestry, aggregates, agriculture and auto dismantling industries.

Sound Heavy Machinery is a full-service construction, agricultural and material handling equipment dealership serving customers throughout the Carolinas. Since 2010, SHM has provided equipment sales, rentals, parts and service for cranes, excavators, loaders, aggregate equipment, material handling equipment, and other heavy construction and agricultural machinery. Already an authorized dealer for KOBELCO mini-excavators, SHM now expands its KOBELCO offering to include the full line of KOBELCO excavators, as well as other leading equipment brands, including AUSA, ASV, Lamtrac, Anaconda, Faresin and Terex RT.

KOBELCO partners with equipment dealers that possess strong local market expertise and a proven commitment to customer service. SHM exemplifies these qualities, and KOBELCO is confident that both current and future customers will benefit from the value and support this partnership provides.

KOBELCO Construction Machinery USA offers a lineup of crawler cranes and crawler excavators, including zerotail-swing, compact, conventional and long-reach. Together, KOBELCO and Sound Heavy Machinery will deliver highperformance equipment, innovative features and exceptional customer support to customers throughout the region. For more information, visit kobelco-usa.com and soundhm. com. 

SIMA Hosts Its 29th Annual Snow & Ice Symposium

The Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA) welcomed snow and ice professionals from across the industry to its 29th Annual Snow & Ice Symposium June 23-26, 2026, where attendees explored the latest equipment, technology and educational opportunities focused on winter maintenance operations. The event was held at the First Financial Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Owned and produced by SIMA, the 29th Annual Snow & Ice Symposium featured a combination of educational sessions, networking opportunities and an exhibit hall showcasing equipment and products designed for commercial snow and ice management professionals.

Construction Equipment Guide visited with exhibitors throughout SIMA’s 29th Annual Snow & Ice Symposium, including the team from HLA Snow, which displayed a variety of snow and ice attachments for skid steers, wheel loaders and other equipment. Company representatives Eric Shaun, Paul Latam and Sheldon Gosine met with attendees to discuss HLA’s lineup of snow pushers, snow blowers and winter maintenance solutions.

SIMA’s 29th Annual Snow & Ice Symposium provided manufacturers, contractors and industry professionals with an opportunity to exchange ideas, learn about new equipment innovations and strengthen relationships throughout the snow and ice management industry.

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‘heyTADANO’ AI Assistant Wins 2026 Design Award

How heavy is the boom tip of the AC 7.450-1? Which hydraulic oil do I need at -15 degrees celsius? How often do I need to change the oil filter? The Tadano AI assistant “heyTADANO” knows the answers to these questions.

Whether it’s operating instructions, technical questions or troubleshooting, heyTADANO is available around the clock for crane operators as the first point of contact for intelligent and fast crane support. Now, Tadano has significantly enhanced its Ai assistant with upgrades and voice control — and received the German Design Award 2026 in the “AI in Communications Design” category for it.

The jury particularly praised the successful combination of technical precision, high-quality content and consistent usercentricity in the redesigned app.

“With heyTADANO, we are underscoring our expertise in Ai-supported information solutions while simultaneously strengthening our service for partners and customers,” said Matthias Schneider, marketing manager EMEA and global digital marketing lead, delighted with the award. “This award confirms Tadano’s high standards for innovation, userfriendliness and digital communication.”

Optimizing Design for Improved User Guidance

heyTADANO earned the German Design Award primarily through its revamped design. This includes a particularly clear categorization of products, a modern and consistent look and optimized user guidance for even faster access to relevant information.

To ensure heyTADANO can provide the right answer to every question, Tadano trained its AI assistant using all operation manuals for every Tadano crane and other official Tadano documents. heyTADANO can provide the information it contains in just a few moments — without the need for time-consuming searches through manuals or waiting for callbacks.

Voice Control for iOS, Android Devices

For iOS devices, Tadano offers a dedicated heyTADANO app in the App Store. This app enables voice control, which can be activated with the voice command “Hey Tadano.” Once activated, questions can be asked verbally; the answer is also given verbally. A web version is available for Android devices, which includes a tap-to-speech function for voice input.

“The new voice function significantly simplifies the use of the app, especially in operational settings,” said Schneider.

Free to Use

The tool is available free of charge in more than 50 languages at hey.tadano.tools and in the iOS App Store and can be used immediately after a one-time registration. For more information, visit tadano.com. 

Bobcat Celebrates America’s 250th With Limited Edition Mower

In recognition of America’s 250th anniversary, Bobcat Company is introducing a limited “Founders Edition” ZT3500 zero-turn mower, an exclusive 250-unit release designed to mark the milestone while celebrating the people behind the work. Built on a proven mowing platform, the Founders Edition zero-turn mower combines the trusted performance operators rely on with distinctive upgrades and commercial-grade features that set it apart.

“Bobcat was built on the belief that if you give people the right equipment, they can take on bigger jobs, build stronger businesses and create something that lasts,” said Jeremy Holck, vice president of grounds maintenance products of Bobcat. “This milestone is really about recognizing the people who carry that spirit forward — the operators and crews who continue to make an impact in their communities every day.”

The Founders Edition ZT3500 features several unique enhancements while maintaining the same performance, durability and ease of use customers rely on:

• individually numbered units (1–250), marking each machine as part of the commemorative release;

• a Founders Edition badge and American flag accents, reflecting the edition’s commemorative inspiration;

• blacked-out tailgate and rims for a more defined, modern appearance; and

• an upgraded seat platform designed to support longer days on the job.

While the release recognizes a historic milestone, the dayto-day realities of the job remain unchanged. Contractors continue to rely on equipment that helps them maintain consistent results, stay on schedule and keep crews moving

communities they serve.

“We’re proud of the mowers we build, but even more proud of the people who put them to work,” Holck said. “This edition reflects that pride, expressed through a design that sets it apart.”

In recognition of America’s 250th anniversary, Bobcat Company is introducing a limited “Founders Edition” ZT3500 zero-turn mower, an exclusive 250unit release designed to mark the milestone while celebrating the people behind the work.

without interruption, outcomes that directly support business growth and customer satisfaction.

The Founders Edition ZT3500 will be available in limited quantities through select Bobcat dealerships nationwide, with some dealers planning to feature the units at community events, charitable fundraisers and local celebrations, extending its impact beyond the job site and recognizing the

While the milestone recognizes a moment in time, the work it represents continues long after, carried forward by the crews, businesses and communities building what’s next, one job at a

For more information, visit bobcat.com/na/en. 

While the milestone recognizes a moment in time, the work it represents continues long after, carried forward by the crews, businesses and communities building what’s next, one job at a time.

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BOMAG Americas and Stone Equipment Co. Inc. are partnering to bring BOMAG’s equipment to contractors in Alabama and the Panhandle market area of Florida.

“Stone Equipment is building its business the right way. The dealer has experienced equipment specialists offering a deep understanding of what the customer needs and a hungry sales staff willing to do what it takes to help contractors be successful,” said Derec Yakel, Midwest territory manager, dealer channel of BOMAG Americas. “Not trying to be all things to all people, the company partners with the right OEMs who offer high-quality, long-lasting equipment. We are excited to leverage that focused customer attention for

support from four locations in Alabama, including its Montgomery headquarters, Birmingham, Huntsville and Mobile.

“BOMAG was the final piece of the puzzle for our product line. Along with our existing lines, we now have a full complement of equipment that includes landfill compactors for our environmental business plus a broad range of light asphalt and soil equipment for our construction customers,”

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said Doug Stone, CEO of Stone Equipment Co., Inc. “What we do, we do well. We are happy to focus on specific customer segments to offer unmatched knowledge and support for the equipment. We’re excited about the opportunity to represent the BOMAG line, which is known for high-quality, innovative equipment designs. This is a ‘high-five’ moment for us.”

For Stone Equipment’s asphalt customers, BOMAG’s solutions include asphalt distributors, cold planers, versatile recyclers/stabilizers, commercial and highway-class pavers, and more than 40 heavy tandem and pneumatic tire rollers. For construction projects, BOMAG offers more than 30 Performance and Smart Line smooth and padfoot single drum rollers plus high-speed soil compactors and a full range of light equipment.

BOMAG’s purpose-built landfill compactor line for Stone Equipment’s environmental customers features an exclusive wheel design that delivers superior compaction results. Exclusive BOMAG technologies like BOMAP, ECONOMIZER, TERRAMETER, TANGO and ASPHALT MANAGER help contractors improve their job site efficiency and productivity.

For more information, visit bomag.com/us-en and stoneequipmentco.com. 

World of Asphalt, AGG1 Celebrate Asphalt Day to Advance Awareness of Industry

From the roads we drive every day every day, to the walking paths and sports courts, to the runways and critical infrastructure that keep communities moving, asphalt is a foundation of our world.

On Asphalt Day, May 15, World of Asphalt and AGG1 celebrated the people, innovation and expertise behind one of the nation’s most essential industries.

According to the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA), the asphalt industry provides 350,000 direct jobs in the United States. Data shows that, of the 2.8 million mi. of paved roads in the U.S., about 94 percent are surfaced with asphalt. Approximately $14 trillion worth of goods, about 70 percent of all freight, are transported annually on the nation’s roads, highlighting the essential role asphalt plays in supporting daily life across the country.

“For a century and a half, asphalt has been the literal foundation of America’s transportation infrastructure, providing the essential connectivity that makes our way of life possible,” NAPA President and CEO Audrey Copeland saids. “On Asphalt Day, we celebrate this legacy by honoring the innovators of yesterday, today and tomorrow who have made World of Asphalt a centerpiece of industry progress for more than 20 years.”

Nearly 100 percent of these asphalt surfaces are recyclable. Asphalt pavement is the most recycled material in the country, saving resources and taxpayer funds when reused in new pavement surfaces.

“We are proud to celebrate National Asphalt Day, honoring the significance of this construction material and the dedicated workers who create and build our nation’s infrastructure,” National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) President and CEO Michele Stanley said. “Aggregates make up 90–95 percent of the material in traditional asphalt mixtures and are considered the backbone of the mix. That’s why our AGG1 show is such a critical hub for learning and innovation across the industry.”

As the leading asphalt trade show and education conference, World of Asphalt and AGG1 play a vital role in advancing the industry and the nation. The event brings together producers, contractors, equipment manufacturers and industry leaders to explore cutting-edge technology, best practices and solutions shaping the future of asphalt production and paving.

World of Asphalt and AGG1 serves as a hub for innovation, spotlighting advancements in sustainability, safety, workforce development and efficiency while providing the education and connections that help professionals succeed long after the show floor closes.

On National Asphalt Day, World of Asphalt and AGG1 encourage industry professionals and the public to recognize the crews, companies and engineers who build and maintain the infrastructure that powers everyday life and to look ahead at the innovations paving the way for the next generation. 

Asphalt Drum Mixers Names Umberger President; Announces Devine’s Tenure Up

Asphalt Drum Mixers (ADM), a manufacturer of asphalt plants and asphalt processing equipment, announced the appointment of Brady Umberger as president, effective June 22, 2026.

ADM also announced that Mike Devine’s tenure as president concluded on June 22, 2026, following more than two decades of dedicated leadership and service to the company. Devine will provide transition support through July 19. Since assuming leadership of ADM in 2004, Devine played an important role in ADM’s growth, development, and long-term success.

“Mike made significant contributions to ADM throughout his tenure and helped shape the strong organization and reputation ADM enjoys today,” said Laurent Bianzani, president, FAYAT Mixing Plants.

“We are grateful for his dedication, leadership, and many years of service to ADM, our employees and our customers. We also are pleased to welcome Brady to ADM. His leadership experience, operational

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Umberger is committed to staying closely connected with employees, customers and day-to-day operations.

“ADM has built a strong reputation for delivering reliable equipment, trusted partnerships, and outstanding customer support,” said Umberger. “I am excited to join the ADM team and look forward to working alongside our employees, customers and business partners as we continue building on that foundation and pursuing new opportunities for growth. My priority is to listen to our customers, support our team, and build on the strong relationships and service our customers have come to expect from ADM.”

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RAISING THE STANDARD

Vögele Introduces SUPER 2100-5 X, 2000-5 X Pavers With New Features

Vögele launched the new Dash 5 Generation pavers in the United States at ConExpo 2026.

Alongside the SUPER 2100-5 X, the road paver specialist showed the new 10-ft. class for the first time at the show in Las Vegas. The SUPER 2000-5 X tracked paver enables paving widths of 10 ft. to 27 ft. 9 in., while the SUPER 2003-5 X wheeled variant achieves paving widths of up to 25 ft. 5 in.

Both pavers offer a laydown rate of up to 1,540 tons per hour and are designed for high paving speeds. As Dash 5 generation machines, they also combine user-friendliness, process automation and cost efficiency.

A number of new features increase operator comfort and reduce the commissioning and setup times. This increases productivity while simultaneously reducing costs for transportation or reworking, according to Vögele.

New Dash 5 Screeds

Both pavers can be used in combination with the new VR 600 and VF 600 screeds. The VR 600 with screed extensions mounted behind the basic screed is equipped with a completely redesigned guidance system that simplifies the paving of concrete profiles, according to Vögele.

In addition, its very low height affords an ideal overview of the inside of the auger tunnel. It offers paving widths of 10 ft. to 25 ft. 9 in. and is suitable for the construction of highways and larger projects with high paving speeds.

The VF 600 with extensions mounted in front of the basic screed offers an improved material flow for even material spreading. It enables paving widths of 10 ft. to 25 ft. 5 in. and is ideal for jobs with varying working widths.

The extensions for both screed types can be tilted by up to 10 percent and are therefore precisely aligned with the paving needs of the North American market. In conjunction with the vibration compaction system (V), they achieve optimal evenness and precompaction.

More Comfort, Automation, Efficiency

Both the screeds and the pavers of the new Dash 5 generation are designed entirely with their users in mind: with the upgraded ErgoPlus 5 operating

Vögele photo Vögele launched the new Dash 5 Generation pavers in the United States at ConExpo 2026.

concept, Vögele provides a better overview, more comfort and storage options, improved ergonomics and an optional touchscreen display for digital applications.

The new paver access control function (PAC) enables convenient commissioning and decommissioning of the Dash 5 paver from ground level, according to Vögele.

In addition, the Lighting Package Plus option with permanently integrated LED floodlights provides additional safety and shorter setup times when working on construction sites at night. With automatic functions such as AutoTrac automatic steering and screed width control or the Smart Pave digital paving control system, the Dash 5 pavers reduce the users’ workload while simultaneously increasing efficiency and quality, according to Vögele.

Furthermore, the digital solution Wirtgen Group performance tracker (WPT) paving enables precise documentation of the paving process and the work on the construction site. The new RoadScan option can be added to enable precise, full-coverage measurement of the paving temperature over a measuring width of up to 42 ft. 8 in.

Lower Emissions

In addition, Vögele has implemented a number of measures designed to reduce the Dash 5 paver’s CO2 and noise emissions. These include the improved EcoPlus low-emissions package. The speed-controlled fan has been adapted so that it calculates the rotational speed even more precisely and, together with other measures, reduces noise emissions.

New Dash 5 Mini Class Pavers

Apart from the highway class pavers, Vögele also presented a mini class paver of the new generation in Las Vegas, the SUPER 800-5 P. The

700i, has an engine rated output of 74 hp, a laydown rate of up to 330 tons per hour and, with a width of only 4 ft. 7 in. and a length of 14 ft. 5 in., is also extremely compact, according to Vögele.

In combination with the AB 200 and AB 220 extending screeds and the vibration or tamper and vibration compaction variants, it offers paving widths between 1 ft. 8 in. and 11 ft. 6 in. — making it the ideal choice for paving on narrow construction sites, according to Vögele. Compared to its predecessor, the Dash 5 model also incorporates numerous new features.

New Hopper Geometry, New Operator’s Platform

On the one hand, Vögele has updated the material hopper: the asymmetrical material hopper wall configuration, for instance for paving along a wall, is now possible on both sides. Furthermore, the hopper walls of the SUPER 800-5 P now feature a double folding function, according to Vögele. This gives the operator an unobstructed view ahead of the paver.

Vögele also has further improved the ergonomics of the operator’s platform: the angle of the new ErgoBasic paver operator’s control console can now be adjusted in four steps to accommodate taller or smaller operators.

For the first time, the operator’s console of the new ErgoBasic 5 operating concept features an integrated display on which the operator can view the operational data of the machine in real-time.

In addition, Vögele has fully integrated operation of the auto grade basic system for automated grade and slope control into the machine control system. This means that screed operators can now control the SUPER 800-5 P via a console in compact form.

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Deliver Brawn, Brains to Job Sites

Construction equipment is no longer just about providing the brawn crews need to get work done. Today’s equipment also has the brains to help crews work more efficiently and safely, taking some of the pressure off of stressed-out and oftentimes inexperienced workers.

“The amount of equipment that’s designed to be more intuitive and easier to operate, and sometimes even capable of thinking and acting on its own, continues to grow at a rapid pace,” said Dana Wuesthoff, show director of ConExpo-Con/ AGG.

And it’s not just core construction machinery like excavators and wheel loaders that are being equipped with the latest smart sensors and other digital tech. Specialized equipment like pavers, support equipment like generators and safety systems like cameras and lighting are all being designed with smart features that help make crews’ lives easier.

Adapting to Changing Conditions

One challenge construction crews run into is changing job site conditions.

Paving contractors know this all too well.

“In working closely with paving contractors from all over the globe, we heard a consistent theme,” said Matt Michel, senior vice president of Metal Forms. “Paving contractors need a machine that will stand up to the rigorous demands of their projects, and also be capable of meeting the strict concrete consolidation specs demanded by owners.”

The problem is that many projects require different vibrator spacing and output depending on owner specifications. This is why Metal Forms has developed a roller screed that incorporates hydraulic vibrators, which Michel said makes it easy to adjust spacing. Additionally, the display allows operators to monitor vibrator output and depth as they work, helping to ensure proper consolidation.

Mobile generators, one of the unsung heroes on a construction site, also are impacted by changing job site conditions. Power demands vary throughout the day, which results in frequent periods when a generator isn’t running at optimum capacity. That can cause issues with the generator’s diesel engine, specifically the emissions equipment where unburned fuel can lead to carbon buildup. That can lead to increased fuel and oil consumption, and ultimately increased

maintenance and downtime.

Echo Industrial Power Equipment has developed Smart Emissions Technology (S.E.T.) to combat this problem and keep job sites humming along.

“S.E.T. adds a small electrical load to the generator during light and underloaded operating conditions,” said Ryan Fredrickson, senior product marketing manager of Echo IPE. “This assures that the generator and emission control equipment run efficiently at proper operating temperature.”

Smarter Job Site Safety Systems

When construction crews are really feeling the pressure, it’s crucial to take a breath and reinforce the importance of following job site safety protocols. It’s also advantageous to give crews a helping hand by deploying some of the latest safety tech to job sites.

Vehicle safety technology is one place to start. Akvile Willmore, group marketing communications lead of Brigade Electronics, said technologies like obstacle detection systems, reversing alarms, mobile digital recorders (MDRs) and vehicle-mounted cameras help solve for three major construction site safety risks:

• blind spots and poor visibility

• noise

• theft of vehicles, tools and fuel

Now, AI-powered cameras can even determine if vehicles and other objects are moving or stationary and can even recognize when certain obstacles happen to be human beings.

A manufacturer of emergency lighting also has been taking steps to make vehicles safer. By tying into the vehicle itself, Whelen Engineering’s CenCom Core intelligent control system understands when a vehicle is in park, how fast it’s going, whether it’s day or night, etc.

“Lighting adjustments are then made automatically based on what will be the most effective in a given situation,” said Chris Watkins, technology sales manager of Whelen Engineering. “The operator doesn’t have to fool with pressing buttons all the time. All they have to do is activate the lighting system, and automation handles the rest to keep that vehicle and those around it as safe as possible.”

That’s exactly what “smart” construction job site solutions are all about — improving safety and efficiency while taking some of the pressure off of workers. 

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John Deere Adds 844, 904 X-Tier Wheel Loaders to Lineup

John Deere is expanding its productionclass equipment portfolio with the introduction of 844 and 904 X-Tier wheel loaders.

Engineered to help high-production customers move more material while burning less fuel, the new X-Tier machines bring together advanced electrified drivetrain technology, intelligent machine controls and optional operator awareness features to deliver measurable productivity and value, according to the company.

“In high-production, harsh environments, every pass and cycle matters,” said Colton Kreber, marketing manager, John Deere. “Our new X-Tier wheel loader models are designed to help customers load faster, carry more and maintain consistent performance where it matters most. Whether they’re working in the pile or loading trucks, they’ll see strong performance, exceptional traction and highly efficient cycles throughout the day.”

Both the 844 and 904 X-Tier models feature the John Deere Electric Variable Transmission (EVT), which is an advanced system that replaces traditional drivetrain constraints with electronically managed power. The result is smoother operation, faster response and optimized efficiency

efficiency without sacrificing output, said John Deere. In Standard Mode, operators can achieve up to 15 percent fuel savings, while Performance Mode delivers up to a 5 percent productivity increase for highdemand applications. Together, these gains help reduce total cost of ownership by up to 4 percent compared to previous models, added the company.

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Engineered to help high-production customers move more material while burning less fuel, the new X-Tier machines bring together advanced electrified drivetrain technology, intelligent machine controls and optional operator awareness features to deliver measurable productivity and value, according to the company.

across demanding applications compared to other P-Tier models, according to the company. The EVT system enables singlepedal control and decouples hydraulic performance from engine speed, reducing operator input while maintaining consistent power.

The new Pile Slip Assist feature helps

improve traction and bucket fill, while larger high-strength steel buckets allow operators to move more material with every pass, compared with existing P-Tier wheel loader models, minimizing tire wear, which is one of the largest cost drivers in this size class. Offering two modes of operation, the X-Tier loaders are designed to maximize

Optional Advanced Vision System (AVS) and Advanced Object Detection features help expand visibility for the operator. AVS expands side and rear visibility beyond conventional mirrors, with two digital cameras installed on the side view mirrors to widen the field of view, while dynamic reversal projected path lines help operators visualize the machine’s reverse path based on articulation. These side views along with the rearview camera are integrated into a dedicated single display within the cab and help enhance job site awareness, especially in aggregate operations.

Lastly, like other John Deere X-Tier machines, the 844 and 904 models are supported by John Deere Operations Center, remote diagnostics and a range of service and maintenance plans.

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Case’s 221G, 321G Compact Wheel Loaders Offer Versatility

Case Construction Equipment equips crews with more comfort and efficiency in the new 221G and 321G compact wheel loaders.

Joining the Case 421G compact wheel loader, these new G Series models are made for teams who need comfortable, versatile machines with the muscle to move dirt, clear snow and load trucks, making them ideal for tight construction and landscaping job sites.

With an operator-first design, the 221G and 321G cabs were upgraded from the previous Case F Series models using the same design as the larger 421G. The cab includes control upgrades, a seat-mounted joystick for added stability and comfort, and new instrumentation buttons.

In addition, a customizable color display with encoder and in-display rearview, as well as a USB port and phone holder enhance the operator experience. There’s also a new right-hand sliding window for better ventilation and easier job site communication, along with a right-side emergency exit.

Both models offer easy serviceability with ground-level access to key service points for faster daily checks.

Performance specs align with the previous F Series. The operating weight of the 221G is 12,547 lbs., with a hinge pin height of 129.5 in. and the operating weight of the 321G is 13,633 lbs., with a hinge pin height of 133.7 in. Both models feature a 74-hp engine with no regen or DEF required. The 25 mph roading speed allows operators to move quickly between jobs.

Advanced hydraulics deliver smooth, precise operation through flow sharing and load sensing capabilities for adjustable hydraulic flow while improving efficiency and overall fuel consumption, according to Case.

Crews also benefit from improved control across a wide range of attachments, including buckets, forks, snowblowers and auxiliary attachments. From the flexibility of the skid steer coupler to the precision of the hydraulics system, these compact wheel loaders let crews tackle any job that demands attention, according to Case.

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The LOWE® trenching attachments have proven to be one of the most useful tools in the attachment market. Primarily used on skid steer loaders, trenching attachments also excel on compact track loaders and a wide range of mini-loaders. With a large selection of boom lengths and digging chains available, the LOWE® trenching attachment can make your machinery investment more useful.

The BP-Series planetary reduction auger drives bring elements of performance and dependability to the attachment marketplace.

-Features include: increased gear strength, stronger shaft support and through hardened alloy drive shaft.

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Features include: ¼” body, Reinforcement tube

Berlon’s Compact Articulating Loader bucket is ideal for loading feed mixers and other heavy duty material handling equipment. Features include: ¼” body, Reinforcement tube across back of bucket for added strength, Bucket bottom includes 5 wear bars for durability, 3/4”x6” weld-on cutting edge with holes.

E2 Systems Transforms Wheel Loaders Into Material Placers

E2 Systems helps contractors get more out of their wheel loaders with its material placer attachment. The system attaches to any wheel loader and allows crews to place concrete, asphalt, aggregate sand and

The material placer can place up to 300 cu. yds. of concrete per hour, helping contractors increase productivity, reduce labor and save money on the job

The system is productionproven and is being used across the United States and around the world. For contractors looking to make their wheel loaders even more versatile, E2 Systems offers a simple solution that helps move and place material more efficiently. For more information, visit materialplacer.com. 

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Tennessee Erosion Control Relies On Takeuchi Machines

TAKEUCHI from page 18

“We wanted to forge our own path, make ourselves happy and do the right thing for the customers,” he said.

Erosion Control Plays Critical Role On Every Project

As development continues throughout Middle Tennessee, erosion prevention and sediment control have become increasingly important components of every construction project.

The company specializes in installing and maintaining systems designed to prevent sediment from leaving job sites and entering waterways.

The company performs seeding and strawing operations, installs erosion blankets and silt fences and conducts environmental inspections.

“Anything to do, erosion-wise, we’ll do it,” Cheek said.

“We’ll come in, do the erosion control, do the twice-weekly inspections and then, when the project’s over with, we’ll remove all the erosion control and the inspection boxes,” Cheek said.

Flat areas are seeded and covered with straw to establish vegetation. On retention ponds and steeper slopes, crews install erosion blankets after seeding to retain moisture and promote germination.

When traditional silt fencing cannot be installed, crews deploy filter socks, which are mulch-filled tubes that create temporary sediment barriers.

Maintaining environmental compliance requires constant monitoring.

Certified inspectors walk every project twice each week, identifying concerns and communicating directly with contractors.

“If they see something wrong, they’ll talk to the contractor and recommend changes or additional controls,” Cheek said.

The state of Tennessee requires inspectors to complete erosion prevention and sediment control certification training.

Large Projects Demonstrate Company’s Capabilities

Tennessee Erosion Control has worked on numerous large-scale developments since opening its doors.

Among its biggest ongoing assignments is a major warehouse development in Gladeville, Tenn., consisting of multiple facilities exceeding 1 million sq. ft.

“We’re doing erosion control on multiple warehouses,” Cheek said. “They’re big.”

The company also works extensively with national home builders throughout Middle Tennessee.

Residential developments often encompass up to 50 acres at a time, though projects may be considerably larger through

Operating more than 10 crews every day requires dependable equipment capable of withstanding demanding applications.

Since launching the company in 2022, Tennessee Erosion Control has standardized its fleet around 12 Takeuchi TL8 compact track loaders purchased through Parman Tractor & Equipment.

Cheek said supply chain shortages made acquiring equipment difficult during the company’s startup phase, making dealer relationships especially important.

Before officially opening the business, he met with Scotty Syler, sales representative of Parman Tractor & Equipment, to discuss equipment availability and long-term fleet needs.

“We couldn’t hardly get machines,” Cheek said. “We bought our first three machines from Scotty and bought every machine since.”

Today, those original machines remain in service alongside nine additional units.

The Takeuchi TL8s perform some of the company’s most demanding work, particularly trenching operations used for silt fence installation.

Before silt fence can be installed, crews use a loader equipped with a trencher attachment featuring a rock chain to cut a narrow, consistent trench along the project perimeter. Once the trench is completed, crews place the silt fence and backfill the soil to create a secure barrier designed to withstand rainfall and runoff throughout the life of the project.

Cheek said the application can be especially demanding because the trenchers

often operate continuously for long periods in

“We do a lot of trenching, which means that machine’s vibrating the whole day long,” Cheek said. “We’ve had minimal problems

Unlike many construction applications where equipment alternates between tasks, Tennessee Erosion Control’s loaders may spend an entire day trenching thousands of linear feet of silt fence on a single job site.

The constant vibration places significant stress on both the machine and the attachment, making durability a major consideration when purchasing equipment.

The company owns 12 trenching attachments that crews deploy depending on project requirements. Each loader also is equipped with buckets and additional attachments used for grading, material handling and erosion blanket installation.

Cheek said the combination of hydraulic performance, operating stability and rugged construction has allowed crews to maintain productivity while minimizing downtime.

Just as important has been the support Tennessee Erosion Control receives from Parman Tractor & Equipment.

Cheek said the dealership’s responsiveness mirrors the same values he emphasizes within his own organization.

“Scotty stays in touch with me,” he said. “When you call him, he answers the phone. That’s key to this business.”

He also praised Parman’s service department for helping minimize downtime when issues arise.

“They’ve been very responsive when we have had a problem,” Cheek said.

For a company managing dozens of employees and multiple active projects simultaneously, dependable dealer support can have a direct impact on productivity.

The partnership with Parman Tractor & Equipment has allowed Tennessee Erosion Control to maintain a consistent fleet

while supporting its continued expansion throughout Middle Tennessee.

“It’s been great to see Todd and his team’s growth from the beginning to now,” said Syler. “We are very excited for their future and look forward to growing with them.”

One-Stop Shop Expands Services

Tennessee Erosion Control also operates Ralph Hollow Farms LLC, an erosion control supply company created to serve contractors who prefer to install their own products.

The operation has evolved into an important extension of the business.

Contractors can purchase geotextiles, inlet protection products, silt fence, erosion blankets, seed, fertilizer and hydromulch directly from the company.

“If we don’t have it, we’ll find it for them,” Cheek said.

The company recently relocated from Elm Hill Pike to a larger facility on Fesslers Lane in Nashville.

The move provided additional yard space and larger warehouses, allowing products to remain protected from moisture and weather exposure.

“It allows us to keep everything under cover,” Cheek said.

The expanded facility supports Tennessee Erosion Control’s goal of becoming a onestop shop for erosion control services and supplies throughout Middle Tennessee.

People Remain Company’s Greatest Asset

Despite the company’s rapid growth, Cheek said people remain Tennessee Erosion Control’s greatest strength.

“I’m proud of all the people that come to work here every single day and give it 100 percent,” he said.

The company hosts two employee events annually — an anniversary celebration and a Christmas party — to strengthen relationships among employees.

“We feed them, have fun, play games and just try to get to know the guys better,” Cheek said.

Cheek also credits loyal customers for helping the company succeed.

“The contractors that we work with are very loyal and we’re very loyal to them,” he said. “It works out for both.”

Nearly two decades after entering the erosion control industry, those relationships continue to motivate him.

“One is the customer,” Cheek said. “Two is the camaraderie of the people that work with you.”

For Tennessee Erosion Control, those principles have become the blueprint for building both a company and a reputation throughout Middle Tennessee.  CEG

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Bridge Project Features Structures Rather Than Earthwork

The main river portion of the bridge, including the navigation channel, will be a four-span 1,590-ft. continuous steel plate girder unit with 12-ft. tall girders. Prestressed concrete approach spans make up the remainder of this bridge.

A second bridge will carry four lanes of I-49 over Flat Rock Creek, the Crawford County Levee and Gun Club Road. It will measure 1,822-ft. long and be made from prestressed concrete spans.

The I-49 extension from Barling to Alma is divided into construction stages. Phase 2 will build the earthwork for the lanes and six bridges from Clear Creek Road to Interstate 40. Phase 3 will continue construction from Gun Club Road to Clear Creek Road. Phase 4 will place pavement onto the lanes constructed in Phase 2 and construct the six remaining structures from Clear Creek Road to the Interstate 40 Interchange.

Work on the $283 million project began last August.

Parker described the groundbreaking as a true celebration.

“It was a great community event, with nearly 120 guests. The panel of speakers included Governor Sarah Sanders, Congressman Steve Womack and Congressman Bruce Westerman.”

According to Parker, most of the project is in a new location, so traffic headaches won’t be a major issue.

“There will be a new signal intersection at Hwy 22, at the beginning of the project, and a new intersection at Hwy 59. The impact to motorists will be minimal during these construction phases and will maintain traffic flow.”

Manhattan Road & Bridge Company LLC serves as general contractor for the project, which will add another crossing of the Arkansas River to this part of the state, and provide north-south access for traffic traveling through the Fort area without having to traverse a heavily traveled I-540. The ongoing construction involves coordination with many stakeholders, including Fort Chaffee, the Corps of Engineers, Coast Guard, Levee Board, property owners and the traveling public.

Regarding grading efforts, the project included a special provision that limited the clearing of trees from November

“Once the trees are cleared and the area is grubbed from bushes and topsoil, the area is then surveyed for existing ground so that crews can measure the embankment as it’s installed,” said Parker. “With the area being adjacent to the Arkansas River, which is prone to flooding and therefore sediment accrual, it was expected workers would encounter unfavorable existing material.

“Having recently performed the south phase of I-549, the department was well aware of struggles they faced in getting up out of the existing poor material. The department elected to implement a geotextile fabric installed over the existing soil and then place rock fill in order to get up out of the existing conditions. The combination of these items has worked great, and we have not had any issues with losing embankment fill into the existing soils.”

As the embankment is completed, considering the poor existing conditions, the contract requires a settlement period before the final pavement section can be performed. During the settlement period, there are four settlement plates located

at each bridge end that are surveyed as the work is performed to log the effects of the embankment loading.

“As the survey data comes in, it is logged and the incremental settlement is evaluated,” said Parker. “As a settlement trend begins to level off, the areas will be evaluated and may be released to proceed with construction activities. The anticipated settlement periods could be as long as 8 to 10 months.”

Parker noted, “This is not a huge earthwork project; it’s heavy on the structures. We have approximately 130,000 cubic yards of excavation and 470,000 cubic yards of embankment. The majority of this work is in relation to the main lanes, as we construct the approach for the bridges.”

Key tasks remaining for the Arkansas River Bridge are the construction of Bent 13 and 15 waterline struts, bent 14, which is adjacent to the river navigation channel, and hanging structural steel for the river crossing, which is anticipated to begin this summer.

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AI-Driven TMS Becoming Part of Dispatching Process

A major shift is taking place in the way transport logistics operations are executed. AI-driven transportation management systems are becoming active participants in the dispatching process.

TMS from page 1

A traditional TMS records data related to loads, drivers and documents, whereas an AI-powered TMS reads that data and acts on it in the moment.

The shift takes the system from a digital filing cabinet to a working assistant, said Lily Kelce, industry lead of AI-powered TMS software provider Tentrucks.

“For years, a TMS was passive,” she said in a Tentrucks blog post: Information was entered and the system held it. “The better platforms have become active.”

The backbone of tech-enabled dispatch is a good TMS or dispatching software platform, said Madison Jones of azbigmedia.com.

As she explained, “modern dispatching software acts as a mission control for trucking operations.”

Today’s TMS can automate countless tasks that once ate up hours of a dispatcher’s day, said Jones. When a new load comes in the system can automatically match it to the best available truck and driver based on location, load requirements and driver hours.

She said that’s a process that today takes seconds, not phone calls. “Load details, driver status and route info are all in one digital dashboard.”

And today’s dispatch software has the capability to integrate with other systems including ELDs, GPS trackers and back-office accounting software.

This means an owner-operator’s data flows in real time without duplicate data entry.

One leading platform, said Jones, connects with more than 30 different ELD providers and syncs with QuickBooks, eliminating manual re-entry and errors.

She said when a dispatcher assigns a load, the ELD pings the system and everyone knows where that truck is and how many hours the driver has left.

“Likewise, billing info can be generated as soon as a delivery is completed, with electronic proof of delivery captured.”

That’s why automation is huge — routine updates like “driver arrived” or “load delivered” can be sent automatically to brokers and shippers.

This instant relay in turn frees up dispatchers from constant check-in calls and all of this ramps up workflow as it cuts down on administrative overhead.

TMS are transitioning from data storage systems to instantaneous information tools for quick decision making by dispatchers and logistics managers.

Jones said, “in short, truck dispatching operations can handle more loads with the same staff, because the software takes care of the grunt work.”

AI-powered TMS systems review every load, watch for mistakes and handle the repetitive tasks that used to fall on a dispatcher or the owner.

“That change matters most for smaller carriers,” Kelce said. “An owner-operator does not have a back-office team to catch errors. An AI-powered TMS fills that role.”

With an AI TMS, a single operational platform can replace disconnected spreadsheets, separate accounting tools and manual processes.

Cutting-edge AI-driven TMS work hand in hand with tracking and communication systems.

Asking the Right Questions About AI-Powered TMS

The decision that matters most for a mid-market fleet is a shared database, said AI-powered TMS provider PCS.

It boils down to “whether dispatch, accounting and fleet data share one database,” for starters.

The next question is whether AI operates inside the workflow or in a separate dashboard.

And finally, whether the platform scales from your current fleet size without forcing a migration later.

The software license is only 20 to 25 percent of the TMS investment, said PCS. Integration, training and implementation make up the rest.

“AI in transportation management delivered real value in 2025, but only in narrow, well-defined workflows,” said the company.

Load matching, empty mile reduction, backhaul identification and exception prioritization were tracked, but the technology wasn’t intuitive.

Platforms that embed AI natively into dispatch workflows outperformed those that added it as a separate reporting dashboard.

“The distinction matters because AI recommendations depend on data quality and data freshness,” said PCS.

“A TMS with AI bolted on top of disconnected dispatch and accounting systems recommends based on stale, partially complete data.”

With AI built into a unified database, a TMS can recommend based on live ELD status, real load records, current driver location and historical lane performance.

“Same algorithm, vastly different outcomes,” PCS said. Its proprietary AI system analyses more than 36 data points to recommend the best driver for a specific load.

Load location, remaining hours of service, equipment type, lane history, driver preferences and customer restrictions are all taken into account with AI technology.

“Every recommendation includes the reasoning behind it so dispatchers can see why the system chose that driver,” according to PCS.

Dispatchers can override operational judgment with AI.

“The transparency … separates a tool dispatcher’s trust from a black box they ignore,” the company said. An AI-powered system also can identify profitable return legs and contact shippers automatically before the outbound delivery completes.

“Most carriers start backhaul-sourcing after the driver delivers,” PCS said. “By then, the truck is already empty and the dispatcher is scrambling.”

“Running that search in parallel with the outbound load closes the gap between delivery and the next revenuegenerating mile.”

The TMS solutions provider suggests owner-operators ask TMS vendor certain questions about AI-powered systems.

First, does the AI run inside the dispatch screen or in a separate analytics dashboard the dispatch team has to open separately?

Second, what data does the AI actually access and is that data live or batch-synced?

“The answers determine whether AI is an operational tool or a marketing feature,” said PCS in a blog post.

Best AI-Powered TMS Have Certain Qualities

Kelce of Tentrucks believes the best TMS platforms this year “treat automation as a way to support people, not replace the human side of freight.”

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Cranes, Barges Dominate Equipment Lineup On Bridge

BRIDGE from page 70

Following this work will be placement of the concrete deck for the river crossing. The Flat Rock Creek bridge will be constructed during this same time, but the river bridge is what will control the schedule.

Heavy equipment onsite includes more than two dozen cranes that are being used on both sides of the river, as well as in the river on barges. Main materials for the Arkansas River Bridge include 26,062 cu. yds. of concrete and 6,060,429 lbs. of reinforcing steel (not including drilled shafts).

There are more than 24 54-in. shafts totaling 1,431 linear ft.; 36 66-in. shafts totaling 1,962 linear ft.; 15 78-in. shafts totaling 729 linear ft.; and the same number of 108-in. shafts totaling 852 linear ft.

Other materials include 36,085 linear ft. of prestressed BT72 and 13,203,344 lbs. of structural steel plate girders that are 12.5-in. tall.

As for the impact of weather on construction, said Parker, “Rain has an effect on the work, as it would with any other project. If placing concrete, you would have to cancel or ensure that it is properly protected. But the biggest effect we have seen is the river level.

“Last spring and into the summer, there were multiple days where the work site had limited access or no access at all, due to the river backing up into the tributary creeks and flooding the site. This year there have been issues with completing the Arkansas River Bridge Bent 15 waterline strut.”

The shafts were placed with no adverse effect from the river, and the waterline strut was formed and rebar installed just as the river began to fluctuate due to rains.

“We [were waiting] to pour the waterline strut, but the river levels [were] not cooperated. The river is not only affected by rain in Arkansas, but also in Oklahoma and Kansas. All parties are monitoring the river levels and forecasted levels while there’s work being done in the river.”

When asked what it means to work on a project that will serve motorists for years to come, ARDOT director Jared Wiley told Construction Equipment Guide, “It’s my privilege to be a part of an agency dedicated to delivering a modern transportation system to enhance safety and quality of life for everyone. The people of ARDOT work each day to leave

things better than they found them yesterday. I am proud of them and their dedication to public service.

“The highway system is, without a doubt, the backbone of our state’s economy. Transportation projects that have the ability to reshape a region and unlock large scale economic development potential do not come around all that often. Interstate 49 is one such project. The unique opportunity to work on a corridor that will redefine the flow of people and commerce for middle America is not lost on me or

Rock Creek, the Crawford County Levee and Gun Club Road. It will measure 1,822-ft. long and be made from prestressed concrete spans.

Dispatchers Save Time With New Management Systems

She noted four features that separate a “strong” AI-driven TMS from a dated system:

• Fast onboarding with no formal training: “If a system takes months to learn, it works against you,” said Kelce. “A modern TMS uses a clean, intuitive dashboard that a team can use on the first day.”

• AI plus human support: Kelce said AI handles data checking and automation well. However, “it does not handle a hard rate negotiation or a broker relationship,” she said. “The strongest providers back their software with real people, such as 24/7 managed dispatching, for the work that needs a human.”

Transport management systems that can automate countless tasks are now replacing old technology that in the past added hours to a dispatcher’s day.

fine.

• How fast do you need to be running? Some platforms take months to implement. Others are usable the same week.

• What has to integrate? Most carriers need QuickBooks, an ELD and IFTA. Large 3PLs need deep enterprise ERP connections.

• What is your budget model? Enterprise contracts are large and custom. Carrier-first platforms use predictable, smaller plans.

• What if your operation is small, say your fleet is less than 10 trucks?

automation,” said Kelce. “It does not replace the judgment needed for rate negotiations and broker relationships.”

Backoffice integration for most carriers are QuickBooks for accounting, a registered ELD for hours of service and automated IFTA reporting.

Pricing for an AI-powered system depends on the platform and your fleet size, she said.

• One centralized system: Running separate apps for accounting, tracking and compliance creates duplicate work and blind spots, said Kelce. A 2026 TMS can bring ELD data, accounting and automated international fuel tax agreement (IFTA) reporting onto a single screen.

Kelce believes the best TMS for a 200-truck enterprise fleet is the wrong TMS for an owner-operator. She said the reverse also is true.

Owner-operators shopping for AI-powered TMS should match

• A real connection between cab and office: “Drivers on the road and dispatchers in the office need to share information without phone tag,” said Kelce. “That requires a dedicated, responsive mobile app, not a third-party add-on.”

the platform to their operation. She offered a list of points to consider:

• How many trucks do you run?

Enterprise platforms are built for hundreds of units and assume an IT team. Carrier-first platforms are built for 1 to 50 trucks.

• Who handles your dispatch?

If you want managed dispatching included, you need a provider that offers it. If you have your own dispatch staff, software-only is

Kelce said for owner-operators, the best TMS is one built for small operations. It should be “fast to learn, affordable and able to handle dispatch, IFTA and invoicing in one place.”

Once paperwork, dispatch and compliance start costing more time than they should, a TMS pays for itself even at one truck.

And she said, today’s systems are not meant to replace the human worker. Instead, it combines AI with human dispatching support.

“AI handles data checking and

Enterprise systems use large custom contracts, whereas carrier-first platforms use smaller, predictable plans.

“Moving to an AI-native TMS is one of the fastest ways to reduce friction, support driver retention and protect margins in a volatile freight market,” said Kelce. “The key is matching the platform to the operation. Enterprise systems suit enterprise fleets.”

She believes that for North American carriers and owneroperators, a carrier-first platform combining AI tools with human dispatching expertise is the better fit.  CEG]

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Purple Wave Announces Its New Territory Sales Manager

Purple Wave Auction announced Chris Moorehead has joined the company as a territory sales manager for southern Mississippi.

Purple Wave Auction conducts online, no-reserve equipment auctions serving the agriculture, construction, government and fleet industries, providing customers with opportunities to buy and sell equipment with confidence.

As a territory sales manager, Moorehead will be responsible for facilitating relationships with equipment owners and operators. He will work closely with customers to find the best fit for Purple Wave to assist with their equipment remarketing needs. Moorehead’s territory covers southern Mississippi, including the cities of Jackson, Brookhaven, Vicksburg, Hattiesburg and the surrounding areas.

Moorehead brings 26 years of sales and construction experience to the role. As a southern Mississippi local, he offers buyers and sellers across the region a trusted point of contact who knows the territory, the industries, and the people who drive them.

“I’m looking forward to building trust

Purple Wave photo Chris Moorehead

within my territory by helping buyers and sellers understand the Purple Wave’s straight, simple, sold way,” said Moorehead. “I will be covering Mississippi south of I-20.” For more information, visit purplewave. com. 

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June 25 – July 9, 2026

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June 27 – July 11, 2026

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July 14, 2026

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July 15, 2026

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Jeff Martin Conducts Construction, Transportation Sale

There was no shortage of equipment to bid on as Jeff Martin Auctioneers conducted its East Coast Construction and Transportation sale in Pelzer, S.C., on June 18, 2026.

Whether in person or online, customers had the opportunity to bid on a wide variety of items, including dozers, excavators of all sizes, wheel loaders, skid steers, off-highway trucks, bucket trucks, attachments, generators and more from manufacturers including Case, Caterpillar, John Deere, Hitachi, Komatsu, Kubota and more.

For more information, visit jeffmartinauctioneers.com.  CEG

(All photographs in this article are Copyright 2026 Construction Equipment Guide. All Rights Reserved.)

The smaller excavators saw considerable action as they were all in good shape and some had thumbs for increased versatility.

JM Wood Auction Holds 53rd Annual Summer Sale in Montgomery, Ala.

A one-owner 1919 Holt 5-ton dozer was auctioned off on day two and sold to a buyer from Australia. This machine is 107 years old if you’re doing the math.

JM Wood Auction held its 53rd annual summer auction at their Montgomery, Ala., headquarters June 16-18, 2026. The sale attracted a terrific presence of onsite buyers from across the country and online bidders from across the globe.

JM Wood representatives told Construction Equipment Guide that 3,100 lots sold, bringing in more than $70 million in total sales.

Featured sellers were The State of Alabama Counties, Alabama Power, Georgia Power, Blanchard Machinery, Bottomline Equipment, Riley Bridge, Scott Bridge, Thorne Excavating, Wiregrass Construction and more than 300 other sellers.

Featured highlights included a Cat D11T dozer from Alabama Power that brought $540,000 and a 2020 Cat 815 soil compactor from Wiregrass Construction that brought $430,000.

“Construction equipment was red hot,” Bryant Wood, president of JM Wood told Construction Equipment Guide. “This Montgomery auction has a reputation for clean ready to work equipment and our buyers show up each and every auction to put this equipment on their jobs.”

A new 90-ton Hitachi Zaxis 890LCR excavator was a premier auction item on construction equipment sale day. However, some assembly required.

JM Wood will conduct its 53rdannual Fall Auction, Sept. 22-24, 2026, in Montgomery, Ala.

For more information, visit jmwood.com.  CEG

Fernando, construction equipment international sales representative based in Ecuador, goes under the hood of a Cat 336F hydraulic excavator of interest.

(All photographs in this article are Copyright 2026 Construction Equipment Guide. All Rights Reserved.)

Coffee County, Ala., commission representatives and engineers (L-R) Jason Junger, Michael Walters and Michael Hines had to take a quick look at the Cat D11T dozer that gaveled at $540,000.

Opening up and admiring the

to go on

arena.

Yoder & Frey Auctioneers Celebrates Return to Its Facility in Newnan, Ga.

Yoder & Frey’s Angelo Lopez grabs another bid from the onsite assembled crowd in Newnan, Ga.

Yoder & Frey Auctioneers welcomed customers to its Newnan (Atlanta), Ga., facility at 300 Raymond Hill Rd., on June 18, 2026, for a heavy equipment sale. The sale was open to bidders both in person and online. After a five-year hiatus, Yoder & Frey is planning a more regular presence at its Newnan site, making the Atlanta area a regular auction stop once again. To celebrate, auction goers were invited to participate in raffles throughout the day.

A terrific crowd turned out for the sale to bid on a nice line-up of heavy and compact/ mini machines, lifts, trucks, trailers, support equipment and plenty of miscellaneous contractor items. A strong online bidding presence also was apparent.

For more information, visit yoderandfrey.com/en.  CEG (All photographs in this article are Copyright 2026 Construction Equipment Guide. All Rights Reserved.)

Drumming up business and thanking those who already use their services are Jeff Thurman (L) and Lee Harris of JB Harris Transport, Newnan, Ga.

A great selection of yellow iron was available to the

To celebrate its return to regular auctions in the Atlanta area, Yoder & Frey held raffles for some great prizes. Charlie Coppolino, independent contractor based in Sharpsburg, Ga., won this Blackstone griddle.

Mini and compact equipment are a staple of any Yoder & Frey sale.

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ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS (AGC)

AGC Events Calendar:

All AGC Web-Eds are scheduled in Eastern Standard Time (EST). Conferences are scheduled using the local time zone where the event takes place.

• AGC Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Forum

Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 (2.00 PM – 3:00 PM) Virtual Safety and Health

• AGC EDGE Blueprint Reading Basics

Start Date: Monday, July 20, 2026 (2:00 PM)

End Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 (5:30 PM) Online, Virtual Training/Professional Development

• Summer 2026 Construction Safety & Health Conference

Start Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 (8:00 AM)

End Date: Friday, July 24, 2026 (12:00 PM) Minneapolis, Minnesota Safety and Health

• Construction Demo Day: Pre-Construction Technology

Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• AGC EDGE Estimate with Impact – Heavy Highway Civil Estimating

Start Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 (1:00 PM)

End Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026 (5:00 PM) Online, Virtual Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Project Manager Development Program

Start Date: Monday, August 3, 2026 (9:00 AM)

End Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 (1:00 PM) Online, Virtual

Training/Professional Development

• AGC Technology Conference

Start Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 (7:00 AM)

End Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026 (3:00 PM) Minneapolis, Minnesota

• AGC EDGE Blueprint Reading Intermediate

Start Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 (2:00 PM)

End Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 (5:30 PM) Online, Virtual

Training/Professional Development

• Construction Leadership Committee (CLC) Leadership Development Conference

Start Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 (8:00 AM)

End Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026 (3:00 PM) Minneapolis, Minnesota

• AGC EDGE Building Information Modeling Education Program

Start Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 (9:00 AM)

End Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 (5:00 PM) Online, Virtual Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Lean Construction Education Program, 2nd Edition

Start Date: Monday, August 10, 2026 (12:00 PM)

End Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026 (4:00 PM) Online, Virtual

Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Leadership and Motivation (STP Unit 1) Thursdays

Start Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026 (10:00 am)

End Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026 (3:30 PM) Online, Virtual

Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Managing Risks (STP Unit 6)

Start Date: Monday, August 17, 2026 (4:00 PM)

End Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 (8:30 PM) Online, Virtual Training/Professional Development

FABICK CAT

2026 FABICK CAT MADISON, WISCONSIN OPEN HOUSE

DATE: WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026

TIME: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

PLACE: FABICK CAT

111 Applegate Road Madison, Wisconsin 53713

What to Expect:

• New Products on Display. Explore the latest equipment and innovations.

• Machine Deals: Special offers on machinery and parts.

• Training Opportunities: Learn about new products and techniques.

• Community Focus: Celebrate customer relationships and community.

• LUNCH PROVIDED! Who Should Attend?

• Equipment buyers and dealers looking for new products and deals.

• Industry professionals seeking training and product demos.

• Anyone interested in meeting Fabick Cat’s team and learning about their offerings.

Registration: Encouraged to register in advance via Fabick Cat’s website. Phone: 800/845-9188

100th ANNIVERSARY

“CELEBRATING 100 YEARS YOUNG” ROAD MACHINERY & SUPPLIES COMPANY (RMS)

Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Time: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Location: Rochester Branch 101 Country Club Road SE Byron, MN 55920

Live Equipment Demos: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Lunch: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Join us! We will feature prize drawings throughout the event, including a Grand Prize drawing for tickets to a Minnesota Vikings or Wild game, and participating vendors will be on-site for equipment demos and tutorials.

For more information; https://www.rmsequipment.com

Phone: 507/701-0199

ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF MINNESOTA (AGC of MN) 2026 SAINTS GAME EVENT

The 2026 Saints Game is an annual event hosted by the Associated General Contractors of Minnesota (AGC of MN), bringing together members for a day of sports, networking, and community fun.

Date: WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026

Time: 1:07 PM

Location: St. Paul Saints/CHS Field

360 N. Broadway Street St. Paul, MN 55101

Join AGC members for an afternoon of Minnesota Twins AAA baseball. On Wednesday, July 22 the St. Paul Saints will take on the Columbus Clippers. All attendees will be entered in a drawing for one of two Saints jerseys! Must be present to win! Registration includes game tickets (covered/shaded seating) and food. All are welcome!

Purpose and Activities

• Team Building & Networking: The Saints Game is designed to strengthen member relationships across the AGC of MN network.

• Community Engagement: It’s a chance for contractors, project managers, and industry professionals to connect in a relaxed, social setting.

• Sports & Fun: Attendees enjoy the game, meet other members and participate in on-site activities.

How to Participate

• Membership Required: Attendance is typically by invitation to AGC of MN Members.

• Registration: Check the AGC of MN events page or contact your local chapter for registration details and any required RSVPs.

• Dress Code: Usually casual but check with your chapter for specific guidelines.

For more information: Website: https://www.agcmn.org/events AGC of MN Phone: 651/632-8929

ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS of AMERICA (AGC) AGC CONSTRUCTION SAFETY & HEALTH CONFERENCE

DATES: JULY 22 - 24, 2026

PLACE: HYATT REGENCY MINNEAPOLIS 1300 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55403

Phone: 833/372-2839

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) will host its 2026 Summer Construction Safety & Health Conference in Minneapolis, MN from July 22 – 24, 2026. Event Overview: This annual conference brings together safety and health professionals, industry experts, and construction leaders to discuss the latest developments, share best practices, and address challenges in construction safety and health. It is a key platform for networking, education, and collaboration across the industry.

Venue: Hyatt Regency Minneapolis Minneapolis, MN 55403

Purpose & Audience:

• Who to Attend: Safety Officers, Project Managers, Site Supervisors, Compliance Officers, Anyone involved in construction safety and health

• Focus Areas: OSHA Compliance, Hazard Prevention, Risk Management, Incident Investigation, Emerging Safety Technologies Networking: The Conference offers opportunities to connect with peers, share resources, and learn from industry leaders.

For more information: Website: https://www.agcmn.org

Events are subject to change, check websites for updates

AUCTIONS

MRA Equipment Provides Liebherr Cranes in Miami

LIEBHERR from page 8

“The Liebherr cranes are the heart of the job site, moving all the materials required on site. Using a self-erecting crane is also vital for such a large project because we can take them down in half a day and reposition them the same day somewhere else on location,’’ said Valle.

The self-erecting K cranes also offer exceptional flexibility for MRA Equipment to adapt to different construction site requirements. The variable hook heights and precise jib positioning enable optimal placement in tight spaces, so operators can get the K cranes in position safely and efficiently as the modular construction continues throughout the South Florida job site.

The MRA team also noted that the Liebherr self-erecting tower cranes are exceptionally easy and safe for its operators to use. Equipped with a handheld remote control, joysticks allow the operator to lift, move, and place materials as needed on the busy site.

Versatile Solution

The K cranes have been established as a versatile solution for a diverse range of heavy lifting tasks. Equipped with updated cabs, modern drives, radio controls and intelligent assistance systems, the cranes in Liebherr’s self-erecting K series are based on a timetested design that allows for quick assembly.

“Liebherr’s excellent service staff and engineers consistently support our ongoing needs. They closely work with us to find the most effective solutions in the shortest time possible, keeping us within schedule to continue to expand our operations and provide affordable housing developments,’’ said Valle. 

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