Originally created by the Terran Hegemony, IndustrialMechs soon became the standard in heavy construction roles. The standard RoadMech, with its ability to build roads where mere vehicles could not travel, gained popularity during that time period. Most Road Construction 'Mechs fold their legs up next to their torsos, allowing the road-building equipment to do its job on the ground beneath them. They move as needed on treads making up each foot, making them a very smooth ride while creating a road. The sight of one of these RoadMechs moving down a road and filling in potholes is common throughout the Human Sphere. It is such a common sight that most people don't even notice them as they drive by, beyond being annoyed at having to slow down for the men and women in orange reflective jackets crewing it and its support equipment.
         Where they really come into their own though is when being used in rough terrain. The RoadMech can stand up on its legs and climb or descend cliffs that no vehicle could do. It is common to see RoadMechs building bridges over rivers, connecting regions that would otherwise be out of contact with each other. The road builders like the RoadMech and its cousins in the vehicular family help keep civilization together, and are valued by those in the know for that service.