By Cindy Riley CEG CORRESPONDENT
With a significant amount of work behind them, construction crews in Chicago continue tackling a complex project that will provide a full-access interchange connecting the new I-490 Tollway to the Illinois Route 390 Tollway. The work has been broken into several contracts, with a variety of prime and subcontractor involvement. see TOLLWAY page 72
By Lucy Perry CEG CORRESPONDENT
At last year’s national stand-down to prevent falls in construction, OSHA’s assistant secretary said citations alone won’t change the culture around construction. Doug Parker believes everyone in the industry is responsible for sustaining a strong health and safety culture. A group of researchers hopes to help with identifying and addressing safety and health challenges unique to the construction industry.
During the OSHA-hosted Construction Safety Week event last May, Parker urged contractors to refocus on a culture of safety.
Since the Nov. 1 fire at the southbound approach to the I-471/Daniel Carter Beard Bridge, there have been hundreds of people and dozens of companies involved in ODOT’s efforts to restore the structure.
What began as a solution to a specific problem on a southeast Michigan concrete paving project has since evolved into a leading manufacturer of advanced material placers, serving clients across the United States and internationally.
After 100 years the owners of Mathiowetz Construction Company are rounding the corner into a second century of construction services and fourth generation of family ownership.
EHR | Battery Power Generator is a new energy storage and distribution system developed by HIPOWER SYSTEMS, guaranteeing zero noise and emissions.
Werk-Brau will host the second annual Women in Construction Summit at its Findlay, Ohio, headquarters through two sessions, on Feb. 18-19, and Feb. 19-20.
Northwest Crane Service was chosen as the crane service provider for a plant turnaround in fall 2023 at a site in Kansas. Utilizing Liebherr equipment. The company kept the project on schedule and ensured the project’s safe completion.
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Tadano announced that it completed the acquisition of Manitex International on Jan. 2. Manitex is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Tadano Ltd., and, as a result, Manitex shares are no longer listed on Nasdaq.
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The Nebraska State Highway Commission recently authorized the DOT to issue bonds to finance the completion of the U.S. 275 expressway corridor — the first time the state has issued bonds to finance a state highway project.
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Equipment Corporation of America (ECA) announced three strategic promotions that reflect its continued commitment to excellence in the foundation construction industry.
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The BNSF bridge project team is midway through construction of a new railroad bridge at Bismarck, Mandan. Equipment has been removed from the Missouri River as crews demobilized on-water activities for the winter.
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The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) announced the winners of several of its prestigious industry awards, presented during the association’s 61st annual meeting of the members held Dec. 4, 2024, in Phoenix, Ariz.
54 CIM ANNOUNCES DONATIONS FOR AUCTION AT WORLD OF CONCRETE
The CIM program announced that Alliance Concrete Pumps, Papé Kenworth and Kenworth Truck Company have generously donated to the auction fund for CIM’s annual fundraising auction at World of Concrete.
58 SOMERO LASER SCREED FOR 2025 CIM AUCTION AT WORLD OF CONCRETE
The Concrete Industry Management program announced the donation by Somero Enterprises Inc. of a S-485 laser screed for the annual auction at World of Concrete.
66 ACPA ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIR
The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) announced Don Weaver, president of Weaver-Bailey Contractors Inc., as the chairman of the board of directors in 2025.
70 NORD’S COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE, SUPPORT INCREASES LONGEVITY
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Gomaco GT3600 - ’16, approx. 2800 hrs. GPS ready, no mold or vibrators, runs well ..........................................................$170,000
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ROADTEC RP195 PAVER - ’08, approx. 8890 hrs. Carlson EZIV 10 screed, Moba grade & slope controls ....................................$37,500
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SIMPLICITY 6203, (’96), Dual Portable Screening Plant, 6’ x 16’ Triple Deck Primary Screen, 6’ x 20’ Triple Deck Secondary Screen, #4873 $295,000
SUPERIOR BROOM DT74J, (‘18), 1,310 Hrs, noise level in cab, rear leaf spring susp., #C003649 $31,200
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GROVE GHC130, (’19), 932 Hrs, 130-ton lift capacity, #C004141 $1,099,000
LIEBHERR L550 XPOWER, (’17), 2,722 Hrs, innovative machine concept which combines performance, fuel efficiency, robustness and comfort. Power split driveline, #C003118 $146,499
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Since the Nov. 1 fire at the southbound approach to the I-471/Daniel Carter Beard Bridge, there have been hundreds of people and dozens of companies involved in the Ohio Department of Transportation’s efforts to restore the structure that connects downtown Cincinnati to Newport, Ky.
In December, a team from the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) toured the Stupp Bridge fabrication shop in Bowling Green, Ky., to watch the custom fabrication of some of the girders being used in the I-471 repair.
Stupp Bridge custom fabricated seven girders for the project. They measure 98 ft. 9-in., 96 ft. 5 in., 94 ft. 5 in., 92 ft. 6 in., and three with a length of 60 ft. 11 in. They range in weight from 22,483 lbs. to 27,296 lbs. The new girders will carry I-471 south to the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge.
The first girders departed Stupp Bridge on Jan. 12. The trucks hauling the girders backed across the southbound lanes of the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge from
Kentucky into Ohio to reach the site. From the truck, girders are being lifted into place and secured by ironworkers. The seven new girders were expected to be on site by Jan. 16. Ironworkers are working around the clock to bolt all the girders into place.
Additional reinforcing steel was expected to arrive on site Jan. 16.
Crews poured new pier cap pedestals that will support the girders. Bearings damaged in the fire are being refurbished at a facility in Brunswick, Ohio. Once they return to the site, they will be installed on top of the new pier cap pedestals.
Some of the girders damaged by the fire have been taken to a Federal Highway Administration lab outside Washington, D.C. They will be tested to look at how they failed and why. This testing will help improve materials, going forward.
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JD 290G, Cab, A/C, Coupler, 10’2” Arm, 32” Shoes, New Reman Engine, #250559 .............. $120,000
JD 331G, A/C, Hi Flow Aux, 2 Speed, Ride Control, #262952 .. $66,000
JD 850K, A/C, Winch, LGP 36” Pads, 6 Way 168” Blade, Screen, #294038 $168,000
JD 85G, A/C, Hyd Thumb, Coupler, Rubber Pads, Blade, #292288 ......................$115,000
JD 350G, A/C, Aux Hyd, Coupler, 13’1” Arm, 32” Shoes, #261396 ......................$109,000
JD 550K, A/C, XLT 18” Pads, 6 Way 105” Blade, 4th Function Aux, #262480 $109,000
JD 1050K, A/C, Ripper, Semi U 156” Blade, Trimble Ready, #249082 $339,000
JD 135G, A/C, 9’11” Arm, 24” Shoes, Reduced Tail Swing, #249203 ........................$85,000
JD 350G, A/C, 72’ Long Reach, Rev Fan, 32” Pads, 60” Bkt, #261824 ......................$150,000
JD 650K, A/C, LGP, 28” Pads, 6 Way 128” Blade, Rev Fan, IGC, #262371 $116,000
JD 444K, A/C, JRB Coupler, Ride Control, #262773 ..$78,000
JD 210G, A/C, Hyd Thumb, Coupler, 9’7” Arm, Rev Fan, #261276 ......................$127,500
JD 672G, Cab, A/C, 14’ Blade, 14.00 Tires, Push Block, Auto Shift, #250229 ............$139,000
JD 700K, A/C, LGP, 36” Pads, 6 Way 132” Blade, Rev Fan, #291338 $158,000
JD 544K-II, A/C, Rev Fan, 20.5 Tires, Air Seat, GP Bucket, #262551 $129,000
JD 245G, A/C, Aux Hydraulics, 9’7” Arm, 32” Shoes, Air Seat, #262242 ......................$204,000
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In 2008, brothers Michael and Carl Evangelista founded E2 Systems, an equipment dealership focused on providing highquality material placement solutions for the construction industry. What began as a solution to a specific problem on a southeast Michigan concrete paving project has since evolved into a leading manufacturer of advanced material placers, serving clients across the United States and internationally.
The idea for E2 Systems was born from a practical need during a concrete paving project. Michael and Carl were working on a demanding two-day pour job site in Michigan that required efficient material placement. The traditional method would have involved using an inline placer machine — an expensive and cumbersome option. Instead, the Evangelistas designed and built a custom material placer, which allowed them to move material quickly and effectively, cutting down on costs and time, but not production.
The Portable Modular Conveyor is designed to attach to any front-end wheel loader of 2.5-cu.-yd. capacity or larger, equipped to accept attachments and has a third valve function. The belt is controlled from inside the loader cab in the same manner as a broom attachment, which is power from the third valve controls.
The low torque, high-speed hydraulic motor on the belt conveyor requires a pump feed of approximately 40 gal. per minute at 3,000 psi. The speed and power of the belt is related to the engine RPM’s. The flow control valve on the system allows for proper flow and pressure regulation.
Compact and lightweight, it can be easily transported on the job site attached to the loader at a travel width of 10 ft., or easily transported on a trailer as a legal load. The Material Placer can accept materials from dump trucks, Agitor trucks, transit-mix trucks, off-road trucks, other loaders, backhoes or other conveyors.
The conveyor will shift 2 ft. left or right from center to adapt to the dumping needs and conditions.
The cost-effective Portable Modular Conveyor-Material Placer is versatile, adaptable and flexible, according to the company. Any wheel loader with a third valve can transfer materials including concrete, top-
In 2015, E2 Systems was honored with the NOVA Award by the Construction Innovation Forum for its contributions to construction technology and innovation.
soil, backfill for sewer trenches, agricultural applications or anything that can be conveyed or transferred.
The success of this first unit led to the development of more machines, which were then utilized on numerous projects throughout the United States. As demand grew, E2 Systems quickly realized the potential of its creation and the need for a company that could specialize in building the best material placer equipment possible.
Over the years, E2 Systems has expanded the capabilities of its Portable Modular Conveyor-Material Placer, applying the
Hamm 3412P, 2012, 84” vibratory padfoot compactor, EROPS w/ heat & A/C, 1,200HMR .
$82,500
Cat 815F, 2006, EROPS cab, 12’4” S-Blade w/ tilt, new paint job, very good condition, 9,400 HMR $195,000
Hamm GRW-5 Pneumatic Roller, 1994, Deutz Diesel, ROPS Canopy, (9) Ea. 7.50-15C1 Tires . . . . . .$15,500
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Rammax Walk Behind Rollers, over 25 in stock, lever & remote $4,000 to $10,000 (8) Sheepsfoot, 48" and 60", double drum & single drum, tow type
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Volvo A40, 1998, 40 tons, 10991 hrs, 395 hp, 8WD, 29.5R25, A/C, 29 cy cap. sideboards, tailgate (currently off work), work ready
Broderson IC80-2E, 1997, 8.5 ton, 24’ boom, dual fuel, 10.00R15 tires, 3,400 hrs
$127,500
Volvo A40, 1996, 40 tons, 395 hp, 6WD, A/C, 29.5R25, working everyday
$21,500 Grove RT58C, 1981, down cab, 18 ton r.t., 70' boom anti-two block, GM dsl, clean
$145,000
Volvo A40, 1996, 40 tons, 11,000 hrs, 6WD, 20.5R25, A/C, P/S trans, 29 cy cap., 6/06 hitch rebuilt .$115,000
Volvo A40, 1995, 40 tons, 395 hp, 8WD, 29.5R25, A/C, P/S trans, tailgate, work ready
$115,000
Volvo A35C, 1998, 35 tons, 6WD, 26.5R25 tires, approx 7,000 hrs, good condition
$147,500
Volvo A35, 1995, 35 tons, 326 hp, 6WD, 26.5x25, A/C, P/S trans, working everyday on jobsites
$87,500
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Cat 336EL, 2012, 33.5” TBG pads, Q/C, aux hyd, 6,700 HMR, work ready
$162,500
Cat 336FL, 2015, 33.5” TBG Pads, Q/C, aux hyd, 4,300 HMR, work ready $224,500
Komatsu PC220LC-8 Longreach, 2011, Young Boom/Stick 60’ reach, 3,500 HMR $179,000
Volvo A35, 1995, 35 tons, 326 hp, 6WD, 26.5R25, A/C, P/S trans, 26 cy, working everyday on jobsites
$89,000
Volvo A30C, 1996, 30 tons, 11,000 hrs, 296 hp, 6WD, 23.5R25, 21 cy cap, A/C, P/S trans, works everyday
$122,500
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Kobelco SK210LC, 2007, Q/C, aux hyd, 31.5” TBG Pads, 3,900 HMR
$72,500
Cat D5NXL, 2006, 10’ PAT Blade, Paccar PA55 winch, 22” Pads, 4,100 HMR
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$87,500
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By Dick Rohland CEG CORRESPONDENT
After 100 years of road and excavation projects, hiring and mentoring hundreds of loyal employees and building and managing multi-million dollar construction contracts, the owners of Mathiowetz Construction Company are rounding the corner into a second century of construction services and fourth generation of family ownership.
Martin Mathiowetz, a descendant of Bohemian immigrants, founded the company in 1924.
Leading the company today is Brian Mathiowetz, chief executive officer (CEO) and grandson of Martin. Brian’s son, Chad, is the president of the company and his daughter, Julie Anderson, is the executive vice president of the company.
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Last year, the Minnesota Branch of the Associated General Contractors (AGC) presented Mathiowetz Construction Company with an award celebrating 100 years of industry excellence. (L-R) are Tim Worke, executive director of AGC Minnesota; Brian, Ronda and Chad Mathiowetz; and Paul Anderson and his wife, Julie.
Holding the special title of company matriarch is Mary Lou Mathiowetz, the wife of Martin’s son Richard, and Brian’s mother. Richard, along with his brother Rudy, helped their father in the daily operations of the growing company.
Located in Leavenworth, Minn., approximately 110 mi. southwest of the St. Paul/Minneapolis metro area, the company’s major clients include state and federal agencies; county highway departments; agricultural grain facilities; large commercial expansions; farmers; and township governments.
The list also includes next door neighbors because, “No job is too small for the Mathiowetz Construction Company,” according to Brian Mathiowetz.
To celebrate the past and look to the future, the Mathiowetz family hosted a party
at company headquarters on Nov. 29 to celebrate its first 100 years and give a heartfelt thanks to past and present employees who helped the company grow, the community that supported them and the clients that contracted with them.
The celebration, held in the 25,000-sq.-ft. maintenance building, featured food and music topped off with brilliant fireworks that lit up the dark, prairie sky with a temperature hovering around the 10-degree mark.
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Martin Mathiowetz with his wife, Louisa, who together pioneered the company.
The sprawling, 20-acre company headquarters in Leavenworth straddles both sides of the quiet county road that runs through it and occupies most of the commercial space in town.
In addition to the office and maintenance building, there is space to store the company’s 350 units of heavy equipment alongside space set aside to store 40 units of the original antique equipment Martin Mathiowetz and his employees operated.
“You know, we’re different. Here we are in our fourth generation and we’re celebrating the century mark for a company that sits out in the prairie in the middle of nowhere,” Brian said. “We probably should have been located closer to Mankato or up toward the Metro area. But here we are and we’re making a go of it. They always say location, location, location but we had to take that out of the equation.”
It wasn’t a smooth path that brought the company to this milestone. Raised on a small farm just a few miles south of the company’s headquarters, Martin, was just 17 years old in 1914 when he was suddenly thrust into becoming the main bread winner for the family when his father suddenly died at the age of 39.
With just a sixth-grade education, Martin began plowing snow and clearing land for local farmers. From these basic tasks, Mathiowetz Construction Company was born.
“Martin was a tinkerer whose natural curiosity led him to invent his own solutions to problems,” according to a book on the company’s history.
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EHR | Battery Power Generator is a new energy storage and distribution system developed by HIPOWER SYSTEMS, guaranteeing zero noise and emissions.
The EHR has been designed to be integrated with a diesel or spark-ignited generator sets or connected to public electricity grids and photovoltaic modules. It is equipped with the HICORE system, a management technology designed by HIMOINSA, which allows a more efficient use of energy.
This smart grid controller selects the most favorable energy source for each charging condition, thereby achieving the greenest and most efficient energy solution. Designed to follow just three simple steps, the preconfigured working mode selector allows the user to configure the battery power generator for the different applications or modes of use: Plug & Play, Light Loading, Peak Shaving, UPS & Load Sharing. The main goal of these modes is to optimize energy production by increasing efficiency, flexibility and sustainability, while at the same time reducing total emissions.
The battery power generator perfectly integrates batteries, inverter, control unit, power connections, solar MC4 Connectors and MPPT (Maximum Power Point Trackers) within a compact canopy. LFP batteries are designed for a lifetime of 50,000 hours. At one cycle per day, this would allow for a life of approximately 5 years, considerably more than other manufacturer’s batteries and storage systems, according to the manufacturer.
The battery pack can be replaced quickly and economically.
“This new product is undoubtedly another step forward in the energy transition process,” said Francisco Gracia, president and CEO of HIMOINSA, who added that the company is working on the development of new products based on alternative fuel technologies, so that it can offer the market a complete solution at the cutting edge of new technologies and energy sources.
“To be more precise, we are working on the electrification of products that will exist alongside the traditional diesel and spark ignited generators that HIMOINSA currently offers, and to continue optimizing the reduction of the carbon footprint with more efficient and environmentally sustainable gas and diesel generator solutions.”
The battery power generator is reliable and robust and its mobile rental canopy withstands extreme environmental conditions, according to the manufacturer.
The EHR guarantees a high performance in a wide range of temperatures from 5 F to 113 F. Its electrical and mechanical protections always ensure user safety.
The EHR is ideal for urban, noise-sensi-
The EHR has been designed to be integrated with a diesel or spark-ignited generator sets or connected to public electricity grids and photovoltaic modules.
“We have made the EHR so smart that it’s able to simplify how it’s used and at the same time configure any scenario with no more than three basic steps, which allows us to offer our customers a best-in-class market solution.”
Agustín Rodrigo HIMOINSA
robust and compact product that is accessible for different user levels and can be adapted to any application and work environment.
The EHR is 100 percent user-friendly. It is in fact a bespoke development whose primary objective is simplicity of use, with the emphasis being placed on two main principles during the development process:
• User experience: Easy system configuration and handling. Smart guidance throughout the startup process with a smart assistant, making it easy to operate the unit.
• Always connected: Get all the performance info you need through C4CLOUD which comes preinstalled on the unit. Monitor, read and analyse all the performance and load profile information locally or remotely (4G) to optimize your ‘On-site’ power solution.
The EHR can operate as a main power source, reducing emissions and noise to zero, or it can be combined with a diesel or spark-ignited generator set to enable intelligent load management. Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are reduced drastically in these combined working scenarios. What are the advantages of hybridization (EHR + Generator set)?
• Increase the genset lifetime.
• Reduce maintenance checks by up to 50 percent
• Reduce fuel consumption by up to 40 percent
• Improve the genset load Profile.
• Avoid oversizing the genset to start electrical motors.
tive environments and for buildings and events in metropolitan areas, telecommunications, rental units used in light loading applications and renewable power storage.
EHR is available in single-phase 10kVA and three-phase 15, 30 and 45kVA nominal power solutions, with two different storage capacity options per model (ratios of 1:1 and 1:2). This optimal configuration makes it possible to complete the battery charging process in less than 1.5 hours (ratio of 1:1).
All the models have an overload capacity of up to 300 percent to start electrical motors. Also, it can be combined with the battery storage energy and the main power source (genset or mains) to increase the total hybrid system output by an additional 100Amps.
HICORE is a HIPOWER-designed management system that lets operators select the most favorable power source for a specific load condition at any given time. It can be integrated with a diesel or spark-ignited gen-
erator sets or connected to public electricity grids and renewable energy sources.
With HICORE, the main objective is to guarantee the optimization of the different power sources by means of an interface that has been designed to provide a guided and simple experience for any operator, who will be able to choose the most appropriate working mode at any given moment.
In addition, to ensure immediate start-up, the companys offers a plug & play mode which allows the EHR to automatically decide which is the best operational option at any given moment based on a constant analysis of the load profile and the connected sources.
“Working on the development of HICORE has been one of the keys to this project. We have made the EHR so smart that it’s able to simplify how it’s used and at the same time configure any scenario with no more than three basic steps, which allows us to offer our customers a best-in-class market solution,” said Agustín Rodrigo, global product manager (Storage & Telecom) of HIMOINSA, who describes the EHR as a
Operators and rental companies that add the EHR| Battery Power Generator to their fleet will enjoy a considerable reduction of their operating costs (OPEX) and a very positive impact on their total cost of ownership (TCO), according to the company.
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Werk-Brau, a manufacturer of buckets, thumbs, couplers and attachments for excavators and loaders, will host the second annual Women in Construction Summit at its Findlay, Ohio, headquarters through two sessions, on Feb. 18-19, and Feb. 19-20.
This transformative two-day program will draw women of all ages, backgrounds and experiences, to harness their power and redefine the industry’s landscape. In addition to nationally renowned speakers Ally Jencson, Missy Scherber, Amber Wolfram, Anne Pfleger, Sara Best and Andi Wright, there will be networking opportunities, thought-provoking panel discussions and interactive breakout sessions tailored to address the challenges and opportunities within an industry traditionally populated by men.
Attendees can discover how their contributions can further shape and redefine the future of the field, acquire a competitive edge by staying a step ahead of the curve, and gain knowledge and confidence to take on any challenge.
Werk-Brau has long been committed to promoting and advancing opportunities for women within the construction industry.
“Advocating for Women in Construction aligns with Werk-Brau’s core values of building better lives. We’re dedicated to the principle that ‘everybody matters’ and we always strive to ‘do the right thing,” said National Sales Manager Dale DeWeese. “We’re excited to host this important event and are eager to welcome those who are already working within the industry as well as those who are exploring its possibilities.”
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In total, Northwest deployed 10 Liebherr cranes that were operated, rigged and supervised by a 56-member team. Working day and night, the project took place more than 57 days and 12,357 man-hours.
During the high stakes period of a plant turnaround, Northwest Crane Service relies on a fleet of Liebherr cranes to complete a series of critical lifts — all while ensuring maximum safety and customer satisfaction.
A plant turnaround, often called an outage or shutdown, is a scheduled period when a facility conducts maintenance on equipment and utilities.
Northwest Crane Service was chosen as the crane service provider for a plant turnaround in fall 2023 at a site in Kansas. Utilizing Liebherr equipment and backed by months of planning, technical engineering and ongoing communication with the customer, Northwest Crane Service maintained high productivity, kept the turnaround on schedule, and ensured the project’s safe completion.
At Liebherr USA, Co., safety is not just a buzzword, every crane has a sophisticated safety concept. With these safety features in mind, crane selection played a critical role in the timely completion of this project as there were several complex lifts.
The most difficult lift included a 220,000-lb. ammonia converter. This lift not only required a large crane, but one that could meet the customer’s ground bearing pressure requirements.
Northwest had the ideal solution by utilizing the Liebherr LR1600/2-W, narrow track crawler crane. As the only LR1600/2-W in the United States, it was clear that Northwest’s utilization of the Liebherr crane was the ideal solution for this job as it could easily lift and maneuver in a tight space.
The Liebherr LR 1600/2-W excels in heavy lift applications across a wide variety of industries, according to the manufacturer. The crawler offers both standard and narrow travel gear allowing it to move on tracks between tight erection sites. The LR 1600/2-W also provides class lifting capacity with numerous enhancing attachments.
“Safety, innovation and teamwork are in the DNA of how we operate at Northwest Crane
The most difficult lift included a 220,000pound ammonia converter. This lift not only required a large crane, but one that could meet the customer’s ground bearing pressure requirements.
Northwest operated and maintained the fleet of mobile cranes to provide rigging and hoisting support for a variety of technical components, tools, and pipe during the mechanical shutdown of the plant. Due to the tight timeframe, it was essential that Northwest personnel stay on the customer’s schedule and meet their lifting needs in an efficient manner.
Service. And we use these same parameters when selecting our equipment — which is why we have a fleet of exclusively Liebherr cranes,” said Andy Hodges, owner of Northwest Crane Service.
In addition to the LR 1600/2-W crawler crane, Northwest utilized a fleet of Liebherr mobile cranes including the LTM 1650-8.1, LTM 1230-5.1, LTM 1130-5.1, LTM 1110-5.1, LRT 1100-2.1 and LTM 1070-4.2.
Northwest operated and maintained the fleet of mobile cranes to provide rigging and hoisting support for a variety of technical components, tools and pipe during the mechanical shutdown of the plant. Due to the tight timeframe, it was essential that Northwest personnel stay on the customer’s schedule and meet their lifting needs in an efficient manner.
Not only are Liebherr mobile cranes efficient for the plant turnaround, but they offer powerful, long telescopic booms that can reach incredible heights quickly and easily. As flexibility is a high priority for Northwest, the mobile cranes also can be configured quickly using functional lattice extensions, folding jibs, fixed and luffing lattice jibs.
“Liebherr’s commitment to producing the safest and most innovative machinery on the market coupled with the collaborative nature of our relationship allows Northwest to provide the industry leading service we are known for day in and day out,” said Hodges.
In total, Northwest deployed 10 Liebherr cranes that were operated, rigged and supervised by a 56-member team. Working day and night, the project took place over 57 days and 12,357 man-hours. Northwest successfully completed multiple complex and tandem crane lifts with zero incidents, owing to Liebherr’s excellence.
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Tadano announced that it completed the acquisition of Manitex International on Jan. 2. Manitex is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Tadano Ltd., and, as a result, Manitex shares are no longer listed on Nasdaq.
On Sept. 12, 2024, Tadano announced its plans to acquire all the remaining shares of Manitex that it did not previously own. Tadano first invested in Manitex in 2018 and held 14.5 percent of the outstanding common shares of Manitex at the time of the September announcement.
Tadano’s Mid-Term management plan outlines the company’s growth strategy and the objective to venture into new areas. The Manitex acquisition is a significant step in implementing this strategy to further diversify the Tadano product portfolio while remaining 100 percent committed to the lifting equipment industry.
In addition to other crane models, the strategic move adds mobile truck cranes and aerial work platforms to the Tadano portfolio to help expand the company’s
global presence in these markets.
Commenting on the Manitex acquisition, Toshiaki Ujiie, president, CEO and representative director of Tadano, said: “We welcome Manitex as the newest members of the global Tadano team. Tadano enjoys a strong global market share in large cranes. In Japan, we are market leaders in truck loader cranes and aerial work platforms but have not yet been able to duplicate this success outside of the country.
“Combining the engineering, sales and service expertise of both companies allows us to rapidly expand Tadano’s global presence in these areas, so we can better support our customers’ lifting needs and further innovate. Together, we will work hard, grow strong, achieve great things and reach new heights.”
Hiroshi Nishizaki will assume the position of chairman of the board of Manitex International, bringing extensive experience in managing construction machinery businesses in the United States. Dean Barley, current president
and CEO of Tadano America Corporation and Tadano Mantis Corporation, will take on the role of president and CEO of Manitex International in addition to his current responsibilities.
The former executives — Dave Langevin, chairman of the board; Michael Coffey, CEO; and Joseph Doolan, CFO — are stepping down but will remain with the organization for a transitional period as interim advisors to the new management and the Tadano team before their departure.
Serving the infrastructure, heavy industry and general construction markets, the acquired product line includes Manitex mobile truck cranes, PM knuckle boom cranes, Valla small electric cranes and Oil & Steel aerial work platforms. Tadano also gains five engineering and manufacturing locations throughout North America and Europe.
Additionally, this acquisition includes Rabern Rentals.
For more information, visit www.tadano.com.
The Nebraska State Highway Commission recently authorized the Nebraska Department of Transportation to issue bonds to finance the completion of the U.S. 275 expressway corridor — the first time the state has issued bonds to finance a state highway project.
The agency said this corridor project is vital to northeast Nebraska — vital to improving safety; supporting regional industries like agriculture and manufacturing; and enhancing access to markets and national freight networks.
This project underscores the state’s commitment to “advancing infrastructure” in order to improve quality of life and drive economic competitiveness, noted Gov. Jim Pillen in a statement — and bonding helps condense construction schedules that could take longer using traditional pay-asyou-go strategies.
“The completion of the Scribner-West Point corridor along the U.S. 275 was a win for Nebraska, but there’s more work ahead,” the governor said. “Local communities have long supported this expressway, understanding the safety improvements and economic benefits it brings. I have directed Nebraska DOT to condense the timeline to complete the corridor.”
Nebraska DOT photo Nebraska will issue bonds to finance the completion of the U.S. 275 expressway corridor — the first time the state has issued bonds to finance a state highway project.
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“[We are] using a fiscally conservative method to secure resources, safeguarding the schedule of the U.S.-275 corridor,” said Vicki Kramer, Nebraska DOT director. “Innovative finance, bonding in this scenario, is a tool that can be leveraged to expediate project schedules, delivering needed safety and capacity improvements to communities. While this bond issuance will finance a portion of the corridor, it’s important to state [that] bonding is not a revenue source but rather a financing tool.”
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Equipment Corporation of America (ECA) announced three strategic promotions that reflect its continued commitment to excellence in the foundation construction industry.
Effective immediately, Dave Schell, Steve Sigmund and Caleb McNeill will assume new leadership roles, strengthening ECA’s position as a trusted leader in the field.
After two decades of loyalty to ECA, Dave Schell has been promoted to Washington, D.C., branch manager.
A second-generation ECA team member, Schell began his journey as a service technician in 2003. Over the years, he advanced through roles in parts and service management and most recently served as a Mid-Atlantic account manager, excelling in sales and customer relationship building.
As branch manager, Schell will oversee sales and operations at the Washington, D.C., branch, including customer relations, safety, property management and financial functions. His leadership builds on a legacy of excellence established by his father, Pete Schell, who retired as vice president of the same branch after 37 years back in 2013.
Steve Sigmund has been promoted to Philadelphia branch manager, bringing a wealth of experience in equipment rental and sales along with him.
Since joining ECA in 2016 as an account manager, Sigmund has demonstrated exceptional sales performance, leadership and problem-solving skills.
In his new role, Sigmund will take on full responsibility for the Philadelphia branch’s sales, operations and customer service. His focus will include building customer relationships, ensuring safety and operational excellence, and managing financial reporting at the branch level.
Caleb McNeill has been promoted from his role as a product support sales representative to account manager of the ECA Jacksonville branch.
Prior to coming to ECA in 2023, McNeill was a drilling equipment specialist and account manager for a heavy equipment company in Florida for several years.
McNeill will bring years of experience in the drilling industry to the account manager role as he will oversee the sales efforts across Georgia, Tennessee and Alabama. His enthusiasm and drive to help our customers succeed will be a boon to the ECA operations across his territory.
For more information, visit www.ecanet.com. (All photos courtesy of ECA.)
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With 2024 wrapped up, the BNSF bridge project team is midway through construction of a new railroad bridge at Bismarck, Mandan. Equipment has been removed from the Missouri River as crews demobilized on-water activities for the winter. Cranes and barges, along with sheeting for the cofferdam of Pier 7 have been pulled, as the crew took a brief break over the holidays.
So far, more than half the piling is driven for the new bridge and nearly 75 percent of embankment is constructed west of the bridge.
Piers 2, 3, 7 and 9 have been constructed and Abutment 1 as well as Piers 8, 11 and 12 are under way, as ongoing work
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Early in the new year, crews will resume work on Piers 8, 11 and 12. For Pier 10 and Abutment 13, pile driving will begin early 2025.
After ice out, attention will turn to river Piers 5 and 6. BNSF anticipates in March 2025, Pier 4, on the eastern edge of the river will be under construction as well, requiring the closure of a section of River Road Trail for the remainder of the project and some daytime traffic control on River Road.
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The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) announced the winners of several of its prestigious industry awards, presented during the association’s 61st annual meeting of the members held Dec. 4, 2024, in Phoenix, Ariz.
The Hartmann-Hirschman-Egan Award is the most coveted of the ACPA service and achievement awards.
First presented in 1968, this award was originally named in honor of Harold W. Hartmann, the association’s secretary-treasurer from 1964 until 1974. In 1987, Robert E. Hirschman’s name was added in recognition of his term as the association’s chairman (then president) in 1967, as well as his tenure as secretary-treasurer from 1975 to 1987.
2015, where he served as the sales manager of paving products.
In 2015 he transitioned from Dayton Superior to JC Supply, growing its business as the vice president of marketing & business development until JC supply was purchased by American Highway in December 2020.
“Glenn was a valued member of the ACPA board of directors for many years and is considered a trusted advisor and friend. Once again, the members have chosen to honor a gentleman and a legend in our industry,” said Laura O’Neill Kaumo, president and CEO of the American Concrete Pavement Association.
The 2024 HartmannHirschman-Egan Award winner is former ACPA Board member Glenn Eder.
In 2007, the name of Edward A. Egan was added for his service as ACPA’s chairman in 1986, as well as secretary-treasurer from 1988 to 2007.
The award recognizes individuals or organizations for unparalleled commitment, dedication, participation and leadership in the concrete pavement community.
The 2024 Hartmann-Hirschman-Egan Award winner is former ACPA Board member Glenn Eder. Eder retired as American Highway’s vice president of technical sales in 2022. Prior to American Highway, Eder owned and was the president of Contractors Steel & Accessories from 1986 to 1998. After his company was purchased by Ersco Corporation in 1998, he served as the vice president & division manager of paving supplies until 2007.
Eder went on to work for another load transfer manufacturer, Block Heavy & Highway, from 2007 until 2011, when that company was acquired by Dayton Superior. Eder made his name within the Dayton Superior organization from 2011 to
“The more than 40 years of contribution, value and fantastic personality that Glenn has brought to the entire concrete paving industry make him more than deserving of this award. Glenn and I worked together at different times across our careers, my first interaction with him being at Ersco, where I was his salesman from Dayton Superior.
Throughout my career I have considered Glenn a mentor, and our business relationship has grown into a personal friendship,” said Ron Meskis, CEO, American Highway.
The Harold Halm Presidential Award is named in honor of ACPA’s first president, and this prestigious recognition is awarded at the discretion of ACPA’s president to an individual who has made significant contributions to the concrete pavement industry.
The 2024 recipient is Matt Zeller, concrete promoter at the Concrete Paving Association (CPAM) of Minnesota. Zeller has more than 30 years of experience in the concrete paving industry, serving as CPAM’s executive director from 2004 to 2024.
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The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program — a unique businessintensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management — announced that Alliance Concrete Pumps, Papé Kenworth and Kenworth Truck Company have generously donated the proceeds from the sale of a truckmounted 38M concrete pump to the auction fund for the National Steering Committee for CIM’s annual fundraising auction at World of Concrete.
“We are very appreciative of the continued support from Alliance Concrete Pumps, Papé Kenworth and Kenworth Truck Company,” said Ben Robuck, CIM auction committee chairman.
“Their continued support of the CIM program speaks volumes to their commitment to the concrete industry and the importance these leading companies place on CIM. The proceeds from the sale of this item will help ensure a successful CIM Auction at the 2025 World of Concrete.”
The modern design of the 38M concrete pump, with a robust rotec pedestal and streamlined side panels and outriggers, allows for less overall weight and makes this machine legal in more places while still providing simplicity, reliability and performance for the operator, according to the manufacturer.
Specifications for the truck-mounted 38M concrete pump include:
General Specifications
• Pipe Size (ID) — 125 mm (5 in.)
• Boom Control — Proportional (by HAWE)
• Radio Remote — Scanreco wireless dual transmitter system
• Vibrator — Standard
• Water Pump — Hydraulic Power 20 bar (290 psi)
• Water Tank — 800 L (211 G)
• Wear Parts — Carbide
Boom Specifications
• Number of booms — four sections
• Folding type — Z Fold
• Vertical height — 37.1 m (121 ft. 9 in.)
• Horizontal reach — 33.1 m (108 ft. 7 in.)
• Unfolding height — 8.9 m (29 ft. 2 in.)
• 1st Section — 8.98 m (29 ft. 5 in.)
Concrete Industry Management photo The modern design of the 38M concrete pump, with a robust rotec pedestal and streamlined side panels and outriggers, allows for less overall weight and makes this machine legal in more places while still providing simplicity, reliability and performance for the operator, according to the manufacturer.
• 2nd Section — 7.85 m (25 ft. 9 in.)
• 3rd Section — 7.94 m (26 ft. 1 in.)
• 4th Section — 8.33 m (27 ft. 4 in.)
• Outrigger — X-Style
• Front Spread — 6.3 m (20 ft. 8 in.)
• Rear Spread — 7.0 m (23 ft.)
Pump Specifications
• Output — Rod Side 164 m³/h (215 yd³/h)
• Output — Piston Side 102 m³/h (133 yd³/h)
• Pressure — Rod Side 72 Bar (1044 psi)
• Pressure — Piston Side 115‡ bar (1668 psi)
• Concrete Cylinder Diameter — 230 mm (9 in.)
• Concrete Cylinder Type — Hard Chromed
• Stroke Length — 2,100 mm (83 in.)
• S-Tube Size — 9 in. by 7 in.
• Main Oil Pump — Rexroth hydromatic A11VLO260
• Hydraulic System Pressure — 350 bar (5076 psi)
• Lube System (Hopper) — Automatic
• Switching System — Hydraulic
• Hopper Capacity — Easy Clean
600 L (158 G)
• Number of Strokes/Minute — 31
• Output Control Range — 10(13)~164m³/h (215yd³/h)
The Kenworth conventional chassis includes:
• Model — T880
• Wheelbase — 290 in.
• Engine — Paccar MX-13 455 hp
• Transmission — Allison 4500RDS 6-speed automatic transmission
• Front Axle — 20,000 lbs.
• Rear Axle — 46,000 lbs. Neway air suspension
• Base Warranty — 12 month/100,000 mile
Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of the complete unit is $505,000.
“Alliance Concrete Pumps is excited to donate the proceeds of the sale of our most popular boom pump model to the CIM auction,” said Clayton White, president and CEO, Alliance Concrete Pumps. “We are also very proud to be part of procuring young and up-andcoming talent for the concrete industry.”
The annual auction will be held Jan. 22, 2025, in the North Hall Room N262 of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
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The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program — a unique business-intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management — announced the donation by Somero Enterprises Inc. of a S-485 laser screed for the annual auction at World of Concrete.
The Somero S-485 laser screed model is a motorized 4-wheel drive, stand-on, multifunction machine capable of fine grading most subbase materials, raking concrete level, or for screeding of concrete either on grade or on deck (level or cambered), while maintaining a constant grade using its automatically leveling control system, which can operate in laser, 3D, or sonic mode.
The S-485 provides unmatched performance, productivity and Golden Trowel Award winning quality, over chaired rebar or mesh, double mat rebar, ice rinks, freezer slabs and over in-floor heat tubes, according to the manufacturer.
Available with 8- or 10-ft. vibrator beams to work around any number of slab penetrations, the S-485 is packed with modern industry-exclusive features and benefits, including:
• Improved floor quality
• Significant labor savings
• Increased profitability
• Somero Quick Gradeset System
• Lightweight and versatile
• Screeds on elevated slabs or on grade
• Provides better performance in difficult applications, including chaired rebar or mesh, ice rinks, in-floor heat tubes and freezer slabs
• 4 wheel drive
• Column block protection
• OASIS laser control system
• Auto valve calibration for consistent, unsurpassed performance
• Compatible with the 3-D Profiler System
• Screed more concrete with the 10 ft. head, which increases productivity by 20 percent
• Adjustable hydraulic vibrator is more responsive to all slump types and consistently delivers a quality slab
According to flat floor finishing expert Steve Lloyd who purchased his S-485 at a previous CIM Auction, “Everyone should have an S-485. It is essential. What we like about the small screed is it doesn’t have an auger, so we don’t have to worry about going left or right, we can go any direction we want no matter how many penetrations are in the floor. If you have a job that needs high numbers but can’t get an S-22E in there, you must use a small screed. This 485 is state of the art.”
The annual auction will be held Jan. 22 in the North Hall Room N262 of the Las Vegas Convention Center. The silent auction will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. and the live auction begins at 1 p.m.
The CP100II sets the standard for versatility, component lifecycle and mat quality. With a powerful 100 horsepower engine, an array of configurations and the class-leading Carlson EZCSS single slide screed, it’s easy to see why the CP100II is the ideal choice for heavy-duty commercial paving.
The Carlson CP100 II sets the standard for versatility, component lifecycle and mat quality. With a powerful 100hp engine, an array of configurations and the class-leading EZCSS single slide screed, it’s time to see why the CP100 II has fast become the contractor’s choice for heavy-duty commercial paver platforms.
During his tenure at the Minnesota Department of Transportation, Zeller was a key architect of the water/cement ratio specification, which has resulted in concrete pavements that drastically outperform the concrete pavements built without it. Zeller is widely known as an expert on concrete pavements pushing for early opening strength research, leading to ideas that are currently being adopted worldwide.
“Matt is an outstanding person who is passionate about concrete pavement. He is truly deserving of the acknowledgment and appreciation of his years of dedication to the industry,” explained Dan Labo, executive director, Concrete Paving Association of Minnesota.
The Marlin J Knutson Award for Technical Achievement is named in honor of the second chief executive of ACPA and recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to advancing the development and implementation of technical innovations — as well as best practices — for the design and construction of concrete pavements.
The 2024 recipient is Bernard Izevbekhai with the Minnesota Department of Transportation. With decades of experience in the concrete pavement industry, Izevbekhai has been a leading voice in research, coauthoring and authoring more than 40 different research papers, primarily on concrete pavements. His work behind MnROAD was critical and his efforts have received worldwide recognition, contributing greatly to new innovations and applications of concrete paving ideas and technologies.
“Bernard is one of the most intelligent and thoughtful researchers that I have ever known, and his integrity and character has always impressed me through the decades that I have known him. Without a doubt, his contributions to the concrete industry will be referenced by other researchers for decades to come,” said Dan Labo, executive director, Concrete Paving Association of Minnesota.
The Outstanding Promoter Award is given annually to a person who has made significant contributions through promotion efforts or programs to advance the awareness, specification, and/or placement of concrete pavements. This recognition is reserved for those who have been on the front lines making a difference for our industry.
Brent Burwell with the Oklahoma/Arkansas Chapter of ACPA is the recipient of the 2024 award. Burwell serves as the primary concrete pavement representative between contractors and the Departments of Transportation for Oklahoma and Arkansas. Burwell’s steadfast promotion of concrete pavement and concrete pavement technology, as well as his involvement in specification review processes, encourages decision makers to have confidence in choosing concrete. Burwell has skillfully guided meetings between contractors and DOT representatives, providing rare forums where industry stakeholders can collaborate directly on concrete specifications and innovative ideas, effectively managing research and fostering open discussions.
“Brent’s expertise has become a valuable asset, not only to contractors, cement companies, and suppliers, but also to DOTs and municipalities who
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The National Lifetime Pavement Recognition Award is presented to an agency/owner of an in-service concrete pavement that has demonstrated exceptional performance for its state and community, and for local users.
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in 2022, this airport serves as a great story telling the benefits and longevity of concrete pavement.
“This project is worthy of an award for long-life pavement and the following should be recognized: Dare County, the North Carolina Department of Transportation and the FAA Southern Region for having the foresight to fund and award a concrete project to fix the long-life pavement that had been in service for 80 years,” said Greg Dean, executive director, Southeast Chapter, ACPA.
The Best in Show Sustainability Award is awarded to the organization and project that best showcase sustainable operations and construction practices. The 2024 recipient was the IDOT-Emmet County-Highway 9 project located in Emmet County, Iowa. Project contractor Cedar Valley believes that “being green” is cost effective and socially responsible and they have been recognized by the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Chamber of Commerce as a Leader in Sustainable Business. This project removed and recycled more than 34,000 sq. yds. of concrete, which was used as modified subbase under the new mainline pavement.
Additionally, the project used 1L cement, reducing the environmental impact of cement production by reducing the CO2 emissions in the manufacturing process. The first operation on this project was the installation of silt fences and ditch checks to prevent fugitive soil from entering the existing water ways. Likewise, disturbed areas were always stabilized if construction activity did not take place for 21 calendar days.
The project contractor is Cedar Valley Corp and the owner is the Iowa Department of Transportation.
The Best in Show Innovation Award is awarded to the organization and project that best showcase innovation in either the contracting process or during the construction phase to improve safety, cost to construct, value, quality, and performance.
The 2024 recipient is the Route 28 Interchange Improvement Project, located in Allegheny County, Pa. The project incorporated many innovative construction practices such as utilizing stringless paving and nondestructive paving.
Using stringless paving allows for the elimination of the labor-intensive aspect of setting up stringline for concrete slipform machines and concerns about limited workspace. Using non-destructive paving eliminated the need for nearly 30 concrete cores which would have been drilled into the new concrete pavement.
The project contractor is Golden Triangle Construction, the project owner is Pennsylvania Department of Transportation; and the engineer is Michael Baker International.
(All photos courtesy of the American Concrete Pavement Association.)
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The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) announced Don Weaver, president of Weaver-Bailey Contractors Inc., as the chairman of the board of directors in 2025.
Weaver has 50 years of experience in the concrete paving industry, more than 45 of those years being with Weaver-Bailey Contractors, which is based in Conway, Ark. Since 2002 he has served as the president and chief executive officer of the company, responsible for all areas of business operations. Previously he served twenty years as the chief operations officer/vice president, and before that was a project manager.
Weaver is a national board member representing the Associated General Contractors of America Arkansas Chapter, and was the chapter’s president in 2002. In 2009 he was the highway chairman for the Associated General Contractors of America National. In 2015 he was the national chairman for The Road Information Program (TRIP), and currently he serves as a board member of the Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board.
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• Ruben Guerrero, Salt River Materials Group, third vice chair
• Ernie Peterson, Ash Grove Cement, immediate past chairman
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“Don is more than prepared to lead ACPA into the future because he has a strong vision for how to push the promotion of concrete paving through the association,” said Laura O’Neill Kaumo, president and CEO of ACPA. “Don understands that in order to be effective, pavers need to be in the ‘room where it happens’ and that means outreach to lawmakers, state highway agencies and the general public.”
“I hope to build on the work that Ernie Peterson, Laura O’Neill Kaumo, the board and the staff have done to grow ACPA — through its relations with chapters, members and government partners — to make concrete the material of first choice for all pavements,” said Weaver.
ACPA’s member companies also have elected the 2025 board of directors. In addition to Weaver, the 2025 administration committee includes:
• Patrick Cleary, Holcim, first vice chair
• Ed Wessel, Hi-Way Paving Inc., second
• Dan Rozycki, The Transtec Group, treasurer
The remainder of the board of directors includes:
• Bryan Beck, GOMACO
• Tim Duit, Duit Construction Co.
• Joe Finnegan, GCC America
• Mike Fox, PRINCE CONTRACTING LLC
• Joel Galassini, Cemex
• Tim Gerhardt, Koss Construction Co.
• Toby Knott, Heidelberg Materials
• Greg Mulder, Iowa Concrete Paving Association
• Tim Nash, Wirtgen America
• Greg Pelkey, Shafer Contracting Co.
• Nathan Reede, Reede Construction Inc.
• John Roberts, IGGA
• Brett Ruffing, Kentucky Concrete Association
• Dave Sciullo, Golden Triangle Construction
• Jake Steinberg, American Highway
• Joe Weishaar, CPS Consulting
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technology to a variety of industries beyond concrete placement, including aggregate, asphalt and embankment material handling. Today, the innovative equipment is used in 10 states, as well as Canada and Nigeria, Africa.
The Material Placer has become a trusted tool for large-scale projects such as the San Francisco BART Rail System; the Chicago Transit Authority’s track renewal initiative; and the Summit Motorsport Dragway in Ohio, to name a few.
At the heart of E2 Systems is a dedicated team, with Michael and Carl serving as the company’s leaders. They are closely involved in every aspect of the business, from design and production to customer relations. They are joined by Steve Fusinski, the project manager, who has been with the company for several years and played a critical role in implementing field changes that have improved the machine’s performance.
“We’ve always been hands-on with the development of the Material Placer,” said Michael. “Steve’s input has been invaluable in adapting our design to meet the specific needs of each project.”
Achievements, Recognition E2 Systems’ success is not only measured by its expanding customer base but also by the industry recognition it has received. In 2015, the company was honored with the NOVA Award by the Construction Innovation Forum for its contributions to construction
technology and innovation.
“Our team is proud of the work we’ve done and the trust our customers place in our products,” said Carl. “Winning the NOVA Award was a milestone, but it's the feedback from our clients that truly drives us to keep improving.”
As E2 Systems continues to grow, the company remains focused on providing high-performance solutions for material handling. The Portable Modular conveyor-Material Placer, while already a key player in major infrastructure projects, will likely see even broader applications as the company fine-tunes its technology.
For Michael and Carl, the journey is far from over.
“We’re always looking for new ways to improve and make sure our equipment serves our clients as efficiently as possible,” said Michael.
In a construction world that demands precision and efficiency, E2 Systems is poised to continue leading the way with its innovative equipment and unwavering commitment to excellence. It is a productive and dependable tool, according to the company. CEG
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NORD DRIVESYSTEMS offers a full, comprehensive range of after-sales services and support to ensure efficient performance and longevity of its products.
Services include commissioning, maintenance, spare parts management, digital solutions and more. It also provides self-service options, with FAQs addressing common inquiries via easy, 24/7 online access.
The NORD service department provides installation and commissioning assistance via phone, email, remote support or on-site support. This support is tailored to individual system requirements and includes optimization and adjustment of NORD products, laser alignment, vibration measurement, thermography, endoscopy and commissioning reports.
For electronic drive components, the basic commissioning package consists of verifying electrical installation and parameters on variable frequency drives, performing test runs for drives and backing up electronic data via NORDCON software. An advanced commissioning package also is available, which includes all basic services, plus network analysis of the voltage supply for components.
NORD works closely with its customers to find the commissioning package best suited to their project and budget needs.
Regular maintenance of drive systems ensures long service life, high system availability, plannable downtimes and calculable costs.
When a NORD technician performs maintenance on a drive, all recommended wearing parts are replaced; any damage found is noted; and on-site analysis is performed. The preventative replacement of wearing parts not only reduces the risk of unscheduled downtimes, but also reduces unnecessary wear on other parts for longer product life.
The NORD service department provides installation and commissioning assistance via phone, email, remote support or on-site support.
NORD Smart Check is a modular service package that allows customers to choose the service level that works best for their needs with basic, advanced and premium tiers available. When a NORD technician performs maintenance on a drive, all recommended wearing parts are replaced, any damage found is noted, and on-site analysis is performed. The preventative replacement of wearing parts not only reduces the risk of unscheduled downtimes, but also reduces unnecessary wear on other parts for longer product life.
After the inspection is completed, a collection of drive data and status information is provided with recommendations for action if irregularities are found. If repair is necessary, NORD has in-house repair shops at its facilities in Waunakee, Wisc., and McKinney, Texas. It also has a network of authorized service centers throughout the world for convenient local access when and where customers need it.
Once a unit is received, service technicians will diagnose the cause for faults, clean and check all components, and replace damaged wearing parts, seals, bearings and oil. After reassembly, a final assessment is performed to ensure the drive is working properly before it ships back to the customer.
Warranties for the performed work and replaced parts also are provided. If a repair is determined to be too costly, NORD will assist in ordering an exact replacement or selecting a new unit. NORD also offers spare parts for motors, gear motors and variable frequency drive components.
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These parts are stored at a central warehouse in Wisconsin as well as three other facilities across the United States for increased availability and fast delivery.
Stocked parts can often be shipped same day to minimize system downtime, and courier service is available for expedited delivery. Replacement parts also can be ordered online via the Spare Parts Shop, which offers comprehensive, unit-specific part diagrams for easy identification and ordering.
NORD’s Spare Parts Shop can reduce customer warehousing costs and provided round-the-clock access to the latest spare parts information.
Mechanical failures and technical problems can occur at any time or place. To ensure breakdowns are resolved quickly with minimal loss, NORD has an emergency hotline in place for spare parts, replacement drives and technical support for its products, even without a service contract.
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TOLLWAY from page 1
“The I-490/Illinois Route 390 Tollway is a critical segment of the new I-490 Tollway, and a vitally important link that will allow drivers to more easily travel through the western suburbs by connecting the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway [I-90] with the Tri-State Tollway [I-294],” said Manar Nashif, Illinois Tollway chief engineering officer. “For the first time, it will provide direct access into and out of O’Hare International Airport from its west side.”
The western portion of the interchange is already complete. The next phase of the project includes constructing six bridges over railroad tracks and York Road. When completed, those bridges will span York Road and the Canadian Pacific Kansas City Southern and Union Pacific Railroad tracks.
The $534 million undertaking includes construction of 3 mi. of I-490 Tollway mainline roadway, along with 16 ramps and 15 bridges to deliver full mobility on the west side of the airport.
Last fall, the Tollway issued a notice to proceed for the interchange bridge project.
This represents a major milestone, putting the Tollway one step closer to making the interchange a reality.
As for traffic interruptions during the ongoing construction, said Nashif, “This interchange is not yet open to drivers, so there are no adverse impacts to Tollway customers. The Illinois Tollway is reconstructing a portion of York Road within the new I490/Illinois Route 390 Tollway Interchange area and including additional work in collaboration with the DuPage County Division of Transportation.
“The roadway reconstruction and drainage improvements being made have resulted in York Road being reduced this year to a single lane in each direction. The York Road reconstruction work is scheduled to be completed in 2027.”
The I-490 Tollway will run near the edge of O’Hare and is designed to travel through the area where runway lighting is currently situated.
“Some approach lights will be moved onto bridges built by the Tollway to allow I490 to follow its planned course along the
edge of the airport without disrupting the approach lights used by aircraft landing at the airport,” said Nashif. “The Tollway is tremendously pleased with the progress of this project, which remains on schedule and on budget.”
Regional and long-distance traffic will be able to easily bypass a portion of the Central Tri-State Tollway by taking I-490 around the western edge of O’Hare to more easily access I-90 or reach businesses, warehouses and logistics centers in the western suburbs.
According to Nashif, the biggest challenge on the project will be construction of the piers located in- between the Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern and Union Pacific Railroad tracks, as well as the subsequent girder erection and superstructure construction over those same tracks.
Completing the Tollway’s work while accommodating the shifting operational schedules of the railroads is the main concern.
The Tollway has made significant gains to date, completing approximately half the work required to build this interchange. The next
phase, which requires constructing bridges over railroad tracks and York Road, is the most complicated portion of the project.
The contractor began work on the six bridges last fall and construction of the piers west of the railroad tracks began.
Equipment on site includes large cranes, grading equipment and drilling equipment to construct the bridges.
The materials used in the construction of the bridges includes high-performance concrete for bridge decks; epoxy coated reinforcement bars; steel piles for bridge pier footings; concrete for bridge piers and footings; and structural steel for bridge girders.”
Work on the interchange began in 2017.
Fortunately, the Tollway has experienced few delays this year, based on local forecasts.
“The weather in the Chicago area is unpredictable, but we feel that with proper planning we are able to navigate through weather challenges to keep work moving,” said Nashif, who explained the Tollway is constructing narrow steel bridges so that approach lights for O’Hare runways can be
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He said workers should be expected to speak up, and construction management should communicate this message consistently.
“If you don’t set the culture, people aren’t going to speak up because you know what?
If you’re an employer, your intentions are irrelevant,” said Parker. “Your motivations are irrelevant. It’s what that employee thinks about what’s going to happen if they speak up. That’s important.”
Working to help the industry create an expectation that health and safety are an industry-wide goal, a national five-year research effort has been launched.
The project, focused on the industry’s critical safety and mental health challenges, is the Collaborative Leadership for Safety and Health in Construction.
The research is supported by the Center for Construction Research and Training (CCPWR), NIOSH and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Researchers hail from the Colorado School of Public Health (ColoradoSPH) and the Center for Promotion of Health in the New England Workplace.
The creation of a toolkit to help construction managers, supervisors and workers identify and address safety and health challenges is the end goal.
According to Safety and Health Magazine, researchers expect the toolkit “to foster a culture … that’s both comprehensive and sustainable.”
It will emphasize collaboration among various levels in the workplace and contribute to reduced injury rates and enhanced worker well-being. Working with industry advisors, some from academia, labor unions and safety professions, the team envisions a toolkit from a wide range of perspectives.
Researchers will work closely with the diverse advisory board to increase the toolkit’s potential effectiveness across different work environments.
“The construction industry faces a host of challenges that impact individual wellbeing,” said project leader Natalie Schwatka. “While there are many strategies construc-
The end goal of the collaborative construction health and safety
tion managers, supervisors and workers identify and address industry-specific challenges.
tion companies can use to address these challenges, they’re often not adopted or fail during implementation.”
She said that’s because “they weren’t built by the participants who hold the knowledge and experience of how things work best.”
In fact, eight contractors will implement and use the toolkit as the researchers evaluate the process. Once the evaluation is complete, OSHA will disseminate the product, along labor unions, industry associations and workers’ compensation insurers.
“The secret sauce of our approach is the focus on both leadership commitment and workforce engagement,” said Schwatka.
“By combining our expertise and resources, we’re able to create a far greater impact on worker safety and health in the construction industry.”
The framework, she said, will offer managers and workers “a more active role in the safety and well-being initiatives at their workplace.”
“The upside for workers is that this project gives them a seat at the table throughout
the process,” added Schwatka, assistant professor of the ColoradoSPH.
Liliana Tenney, a project co-investigator, agrees. “We are creating a resource that empowers everyone on a construction site to take an active role,” she said.
Beyond solving immediate issues, the toolkit “is about building a culture where workers and management … co-create longlasting, positive change,” said Tenney. “By focusing on sustainability, we’re equipping construction teams to support well-being long after the project ends.”
Adopting an evidence-based model the researchers hope for lasting changes in the industry’s approach to worker health, safety and well-being. The ultimate goal is to contribute to reduced injury rates and improved workforce health overall.
Procore believes contractors can begin now to create a positive safety culture that will impact productivity, reputation and worker morale.
Creating a construction safety culture starts with leadership commitment, said Clark Jensen and Julia Tell of Procore.
The process involves material resources, training, clear policies and open channels of communications said the two.
Safety incidents, they believe, are “a lagging indicator of potential problems in safety
planning and implementation.” These incidents can negatively impact a whole operation, said Jensen, senior strategic product consultant, quality & safety, and Tell, a construction writer.
“Conversely, a positive safety culture supports identifying site risks and unsafe practices before an incident occurs, focusing on leading indicators,” they said.
The process of moving from lagging to leading safety indicators can save money, though that may seem counterintuitive since you need to budget for safety.
According to CCPWR, the common misperception that safety hurts profits can be a barrier to implementing improvements to a safety culture. But viewing safety as a value means weaving it into every decision at each operational level, said Jensen and Tell.
It includes implementing policies and procedures that go above and beyond the minimum set out by OSHA.
“Communicating those policies clearly to all levels of the workforce is the responsibility of management,” they said. “Management must also allocate material resources and dedicated time for safety training.”
Here are Jensen’s and Tell’s key suggestions for implementing a thriving culture of safety.
Having a screen that shows exactly where you are in real time when working with multiple material layers will make that work much easier and faster, preventing rework and removing the danger of having a person in the trench measuring depths.
ly accepted and used in a variety of machine types, and GPS functionality can elevate that accuracy and efficiency even further. So how does it work?
By Matthew McLean and Jenny Olsen SPECIAL TO CEG
It can feel intimidating to keep up with technology, especially when it comes to sophisticated heavy equipment. While many owners and operators are getting more comfortable with — and even dependent on — tech features in their machines, some may
still need a little help making sense of it all. Let’s break down how global positioning system (GPS) functionality, machine automation and assistive technology can make operators safer and more productive.
Machine control is becoming more wide-
Typically, inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensors are mounted to certain parts of a machine. These can tell the operator where the bucket tooth is and how close they are to a target grade or depth. Upgrades like satellite antennas and smart receivers, which make up GPS functionality, allow the entire machine to “know” where it is.
For example, on an excavator, the operator can use an in-cab interface (like a tablet) to draw the shape they want to dig. Let’s
say it’s a basement. Then they can put the bucket on the ground where one corner of the basement will be, move the bucket to a second spot, and that tells the machine to “draw” a wall between the two. Depth and slope can be factored in as well. Due to the sensors and satellite receivers, the machine will remember where every point is as it moves around the site.
Upgrading to 3D software like Trimble or Topcon takes GPS support one step further. These programs can import a computer-aided design (CAD) file for an entire job site (like a neighborhood of roads and water and sewer lines), and all GPS-equipped machines will know how far to dig no matter where they are located on that site.
Some GPS software allows operators to create layers as well. Maybe you’re putting in a water line that involves multiple material layers with specific requirements for each. Let’s say you want 6 in. of sand as your base, 3.5 ft. of gravel, 2 ft. of fill soil and then 1 ft. of topsoil. Having a screen that shows exactly where you are in real time will make that work much easier and faster, preventing rework and removing the danger of having a person in the trench measuring depths.
Another safety-boosting feature is swing control (or swing fencing), which allows an operator to create an invisible “wall” so they cannot swing into traffic, other machines or people. Similarly, height or depth limits can be set to avoid clipping utilities. And to get even more specific, object detection does exactly what it says and alerts operators when something is in the way.
Perhaps one of the most exciting GPSrelated features still growing in functionality and adoption is jobsite mapping. This allows all equipped machines on a site to “see” where the others are, helping operators avoid traffic and safety concerns and improving jobsite (and fuel) efficiency.
Automating certain tasks can improve efficiency even more. To use another excavator example, many systems will “cut grade” on the final pass. But with automation technology, the operator controls only the arm while the computer controls the boom and bucket to ensure that the last pass is smooth and at the right depth.
Some articulated trucks and wheel loaders come with a speed limiter option that automatically regulates maximum speed. If you’re in a region that sets speed limits on work sites, this could help reduce the potential for fines while improving safety and managing site traffic.
Many compactors and pavers also have assistive technologies that show operators how many passes they’ve made, the temperature of the material and its density, and other important data that can improve their produc tivity.
Assistive technology can help operators make
real-time adjustments by alerting them of trends in idling, braking, accelerating, fuel consumption, improper work modes and more. Ultimately, the operator can choose to adjust their behavior accordingly or ignore the alerts, so remember that a machine is never more efficient than its operator.
One of the most popular assistive tools is on-board weighing. Not every work site can have a scale handy, and even if they did, it could slow things down. If a machine can weigh its own load, operators can skip adding or dumping material and reweighing, saving lots of time and fuel. Overloading also can increase wear on a truck and lead to overweight fines.
Another favorite feature is a work mode or response mode. Excavators often have work modes like fine, general and heavy,
engine rpms, hydraulic flows and pressures, and fuel consumption based on the task. Excavators and wheel loaders may both have response modes like soft, active and normal, which control how fast the machine responds when you move the joysticks.
Other wheel loader features that can shorten cycle times include boom kickout and return-to-dig. Boom kickout stops the boom at a predetermined point while lifting, which is helpful when loading a truck at the same height for an extended period. Returnto-dig stops the boom while lowering, helping the operator return the bucket to the same position every time so it’s ready to dig into the pile again. When these functions aren’t done properly, you’ll see the loader bucking or getting stuck, which disrupts the cycle and puts unnecessary wear on the machine.
Technology can be a great recruiting and training tool, especially during a labor shortage. Plus, many of the tech features mentioned here allow operators to program certain buttons and levers to remember their preferred specs. If multiple operators use the same machine, they can each have their own profile. It only takes a couple minutes to set these up, and the time saved down the road far outweighs that issue.
Some of this technology may sound quite advanced, but it’s usually pretty easy to learn. At the end of the day, less rework means higher profits and lower total cost of ownership … not to mention the immeasurable value of a safer site.
Don’t let a fear of the unknown keep you from maximizing your potential. Ask a trusted dealer rep about your options, and see how technology could take your team to the next level.
(Matthew McLean is product manager — Assist Systems and Jenny Olsen is product manager — Productivity Services at Volvo Construction Equipment) (All photos courtesy of Volvo.)
Caterpillar Inc. unveiled an innovative OEM-designed solution to help solve one of the most complex aspects of the mining industry’s energy transition — energy management.
Cat Dynamic Energy Transfer (DET) is a fully Caterpillar-developed system that can transfer energy to both diesel-electric and battery-electric large mining trucks while they are working around a mine site. It also can charge a machine’s batteries while operating with increased speed on grade, improving operational efficiency and machine uptime.
The innovative Cat DET system provides the industry with options to support both near-term and long-term sustainability strategies.
Cat DET is comprised of a series of integrated elements, including a power module that converts energy from a mine site’s power source, an electrified rail system to transmit the energy and a machine system to transfer the energy to the truck’s powertrain.
The rail system is a highly deployable, mobile solution that can be customized to customers’ specific site layouts, including high-speed and curved haul roads, enabling higher productivity.
The connecting arm can be installed on either side of a truck and on multiple truck models, providing options to fit customers’ specific operations. It also can be used on mature or developing sites, and it can be easily moved or expanded
Caterpillar photo A Caterpillar-developed system, Cat Dynamic Energy Transfer (DET) can transfer energy to both diesel-electric and battery-electric large mining trucks while they are working at the mine site.
to allow maximum mine site coverage.
Cat DET will integrate with the Cat MineStar Command for hauling solution, merging autonomy and electrification technologies to provide a holistic site solution. For more information, visit www.caterpillar.com.
Building upon its industry-leading DISPATCH fleet management system, Komatsu has announced the launch of the new Modular ecosystem, an expanding set of interconnected platforms and products designed to simplify existing workflows while creating a bold vision for the future of mine site optimization and data utilization.
Through interactive displays and demonstrations at Komatsu’s booth at MINExpo 2024, the global equipment and solutions provider gave attendees a chance to be part of the public unveiling of its connected system approach.
Due to its open architecture design, the Modular ecosystem offers customers the ability to create a “single source of truth” for common data used across their mining operations, including data from connected Komatsu products as well as third-party vendors and other connected equipment. Access to all connected operational data allows customers to streamline decision making and support remote decision making.
The Modular ecosystem also will allow stakeholders to securely share their data with partners of their choice,
fostering collaboration and increasing overall solution velocity for an industry in the midst of ongoing transformation to meet the needs of a more sustainable future for all.
The first new offerings on display at the show included four apps to simplify existing DISPATCH workflows, introduce new technology and help customers prepare for an optimized experience. Now available for customer demos with commercial release on the horizon are:
ecosystem offers customers the ability to create a “single source of truth” for common data used across their mining operations.
• Simulate — visualize and analyze scenarios to improve decision making across the shift
• Roadways — keep road systems up-to-date with little user intervention
• Replenish — refuel and recharge mining equipment while minimizing impact to production
• Look Ahead — execute multiobjective mine plans and take optimization to the next level
For more information, visit www.komatsu.com.
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John Deere announced its latest forestry technology feature with the rollout of Auto Pickup for its skidder lineup.
Industry-exclusive Auto Pickup within John Deere TimberMatic Maps makes it easier for skidder operators to collect production information while enhancing the ability to monitor job progress, according to the company. Without using Auto Pickup, operators must manually interact with the display to show the production completed on the job. This time-saving feature simplifies the collection of operation, requiring less engagement from the operator.
“This brand-new feature was developed to help meet our customer needs and boost efficiency and awareness in the woods, and we are confident that Auto Pickup will improve job sites and operator performance upon first use,” said Matt Flood, product marketing manager, John Deere.
“The technology will automatically collect critical jobsite data, taking the guesswork out of the collection process.”
Helping to simplify collection, Auto Pickup can be activated at the beginning of a shift by simply tapping an icon on the TimberMatic Maps display. Once engaged, the Auto Pickup feature stays on between key cycles unless manually disengaged. Therefore, the operator does not need to focus on frequently turning the feature back on, keeping the operator concentrated on the job.
Once activated, the operator simply selects the appropriate landing where loads
need to be placed, and using machine intelligence, Auto Pickup will continually monitor machine functions to determine if a bunch is properly being picked up. As the operator picks up a bunch, Auto Pickup will automatically select it, and after an adjustable, preset amount of time, the bunch is added to the chosen landing. This new feature helps simplify the collection process, and is ultimately a hands-free method, requiring less engagement from the operator.
While using Auto Pickup, skidder operators no longer need to pause and track their production. This helps confirm that production information and inventory moved to the loader is up to date in live time, instead of calculated hours after collection. As the job progresses, production data and logging routes are updated in real-time on TimberMatic Maps, displaying the actual status of the jobsite, helping to minimize guesswork.
While Auto Pick data is being collected, owners, supervisors and foremen can monitor live progress remotely using TimberManager. This provides full visibility of a job site from any remote location, minimizing the need to be present on the logging site to monitor operations.
Auto Pickup is now available on existing machines where TimberMatic Maps is installed.
For more information, visit www.deere.com/en/technologyproducts/forestry-and-logging-technology/.
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from page 16
Martin designed and built much of the equipment he needed from scrap parts to build up a client base and move the company forward into heavy construction.
From there the company has grown to 150 employees, and the company now builds and manages multi-million dollar infrastructure improvements throughout the southern third of Minnesota.
All the hard work and long hours paid off in other ways. In 2014, the company earned The Family Business Award and in 2024, the Association of General Contractors (AGC), Minnesota branch, recognized the company with an award for “Celebrating 100 Years of Industry Excellence.”
What a difference 100 years can make.
Continuing from the written family history, more family tragedy and business challenges loomed as Martin continued to take on additional work.
After two years of marriage, Martin’s first wife Ida died of an infection a month after giving birth to their son, Rudolph. Shortly after that, he married Louisa, Ida’s younger sister, who had been caring for Rudolph. Eventually, Martin and Louisa had five children: Richard, Roman, Rosemary, Rita and Reinhold.
Hard times hit again when Martin and Louisa navigated their way out of bankruptcy during the Depression. By this time, the company had already grown to 10 employees.
Over the next 20 years, Martin found some respite from family challenges. Despite his company’s increasing workload, Martin made time to build a new Quonset home from self-cut lumber for his growing family.
Always a creative thinker, Martin turned the first floor into a bar to earn extra income to be invested into the company to help finance equipment and supply purchases. The second floor became the living quarters for the family, which eventually grew to six children.
It was completed in 1937 and with Louisa tending bar, it became a center for the small community and a part of the local history. It still stands today and serves as a
Mathiowetz Construction photo
Martin Mathiowetz launched the Mathiowetz Construction Company in 1914 from very simple beginnings on a small country farm.
storage facility for job supplies.
As the company continued to gain a foothold in the construction business, the company hit another setback when Martin suffered a debilitating neck injury in 1952 that restricted much of his neck movements. Though he still helped guide the company, he was forced to leave much of the daily business and construction operations to his sons, Rudy and Richard.
Just three years later, tragedy would strike again when Rudy perished in a construction equipment rollover. Like his father, Richard, at age 20, suddenly found himself leading the company alone.
And the decade was not yet over. In 1958, the only shop the company owned burned to the ground. The current block wall welding shop was constructed to replace it, according to the written family history.
Of those days, Mary Lou Mathiowetz recalls from a taped interview on the company’s web site, “We struggled those years. And in the meantime, we were raising six kids. There were many times during those years that Richard would say ‘maybe I should just quit, but what would all these guys do for a job. I can’t quit.’ We’re a small town. Half the town worked here at that time. So, we just kept going.”
Mathiowetz Construction Company takes on a variety of work. This photo shows an upgrade of a section of County Road 1 south of Mankato with unique challenges. The road was upgraded to protect against heavy rainfall and erosion by using soil nails and structural walls. There also was a large amount of pipe and drainage work to mitigate any flooding or erosion problems in the future.
According to the family history, “Richard was passionate and driven to succeed even after all the challenging times he had experienced. As a bit of a perfectionist, he demanded it be done right the first time. While most of us fell short of that goal, it was common to do something over again even if it seemed ‘good enough’ to someone, but Richard would ensure we ‘do it right’.”
“Do It Right” became the company’s legacy and goal alongside the company’s mission statement that states to “continually improve family and community.”
Under Richard’s leadership, the company began bidding on and catching contracts on local county and state highway projects.
Going into the 1970s, the biggest challenge was performing work for the surety companies on the construction of I-90 in Minnesota after numerous contractors walked away from their contracts or had gone out of business. The successful completion of these projects boosted Richard’s confidence in the strength of the company and led him to begin successfully bidding on and winning multi-million dollar contracts. Richard, along with his brother, Reinhold, who joined him in leading the company, did not back away from any challenge.
Four out of six of Martin’s chil-
dren would eventually work for the company in some capacity. Reinhold eventually left the company to launch his own construction company in Marshall, Minn., nearly 70 mi. west of Leavenworth. Continuing with the family history, Mary Lou said, “I don’t know if he [Richard] knew there was something wrong but the last five years before he passed, he really took Brian under his wing. Who would have ever dreamt that the company would grow to what it is today. It just kept on getting bigger and bigger and better.”
When Richard died in 1999, Brian and Julie took over leadership roles. This is a family that has construction pumping through their veins and an unyielding commitment to its employees and community based on their deeply rooted Christian values.
“We found that we had a lot of the right people in place. You know, God works in funny ways. He doesn’t give us an absolute, clear path but if you pay attention, he will put some things in place that will work, and I have a team of people that helped us envision where we had to go. We knew we had a vision,” Brian said.
Regarding his employees, Brian added, “they are a family. They start hanging out together. It’s a community they love being part of. I can’t tell you how many
employees at the party told me that they had other jobs before coming here and nothing compares to this company. They sought me out of the crowd to tell me this. We try to take that to heart and not take advantage of it. That’s part of my God given mission from my Creator to make sure we treat them right. If they don’t win, then our company isn’t going to win.”
Company statistics back up this philosophy or business model. To date, there are 20 employees with 40 or more years with the company; 30 employees with 30 or more years; and 55 employees with 20 or more years with the company.
All the children of Brian and his wife, Ronda, had roles in the company over time, but some left to pursue other careers. Brian has high hopes and confidence that at least one of Chad’s four children will eventually join the company and learn its operations from the bottom up to be part of the team to move the company forward into its second century and fifth generation of family ownership.
“You can’t get Chad’s six-yearold out of the equipment,” he said. “He can run a backhoe and a skid loader sitting on a seat alone. We don’t want to count our chickens before they hatch but the kid has it in his blood. This is the most amazing thing and he’s not going anywhere.” CEG
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Highlighted below are reasons why hybrid power is an asset for rental companies and why HIPOWER SYSTEMS provides its customers with a complete ‘Mobile Power’ solution:
1. Our global responsibility to reduce our impact on the environment and guarantee sustainable growth. Renewable power needs to be promoted among equipment rental companies, event organizers and large building contractors to reduce our carbon footprint.
2. Running a generator set in combination with an EHR allows both units to perform at their best. Companies renting generator sets face a series of uncertainties when they do so; uncertainties that completely disappear when the two units work in combination with one another; this puts an end to
the need to resize generator sets and to the problems inherent in working with a light load profile.
3. Improves Load Transfer Speed. In the event of an outage, it takes around 10 seconds or more for a genset alone to ramp up to speed and be able to take load. The EHR reaches a response time of 20 milliseconds, so it is significantly faster at load acceptance and restoring power than a genset.
4. It solves the problem of noise in urban environments where noise requirements are increasingly constant, given that they are even able to operate at night without generating any noise impact.
5. Reduction in OPEX. The diesel generator will only start up if the battery generator needs to be recharged or if large loads need to be used. This avoids considerable fuel and maintenance costs per diesel unit which extends the lifetime of the generator set and minimizes the total cost of ownership (TCO). The EHR improves the load profile of the genset which means lower specific fuel consumption and reduced maintenance costs.
6. The resale value and the lifetime of the generator set increases, as it will have to run for fewer hours.
7. The total cost of ownership of the battery is lower as virtually no
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TOLLWAY from page 72
relocated from the ground to bridges when complete.
“This will allow for the new I-490 Tollway to be constructed underneath. These lights are an important navigational aid used to help guide commercial jets as they land from the west on O’Hare Airport runways.
“This work is necessary because the planned path of the new I-490 Tollway will take it through approach lighting systems for six runways. At each runway location, a string of more than a dozen approach lights flash sequentially and serve as a visual aid for pilots.”
Nashif said building the bridges will allow several of the approach lights for each runway to be elevated above the I-490 right-ofway, so the new road can be built underneath.
“In this new configuration, jets can continue to use the lights as a navigational aid when landing at O’Hare at night or when visibility is poor. Based on its location, each bridge will hold either three or four of the light towers.
“Because the distance between the lights is critical, engineers and construction crews have to ensure that each light on the new bridges will be located between 90 and 105 ft. apart — maintaining the same spacing
required of the other lights on the ground at either end of the bridges.”
Since all the approach lights at the western end of each runway must be taken out of service during construction of each new bridge, the Tollway has been limited to constructing one bridge annually to limit the impact of the work on daily flights. The Tollway is responsible for constructing four of the bridges, while the Chicago Department of Aviation is constructing the remaining two.
Building the bridges will allow several of the approach lights for each runway to be elevated above the I-490 right-of-way, so the new road can be built underneath.
In 2022 and 2023, the first two of the four new bridges were completed, and lights made operational for Runway 10 Left near the southern end of O’Hare and Runway 9 Left near the northern end, respectively.
In 2024, crews completed building the third bridge at the end of Runway 10 Center. The final bridge is scheduled to be built in 2025.
“The Tollway would not have been able to complete this work without the support of Chicago Department of Aviation and the Federal Aviation Administration, both of whom have been great partners in the delivery of this important regionally and nationally significant project,” said Nashif.
Railway/railroad-related construction also has required a great deal of planning.
“It’s been extremely challenging to coordinate the Tollway’s work with the operations of the railroads. The train schedules are unpredictable. But even with those challenges, the Tollway is finding ways to complete the work without interfering with railroad operations.
“This may involve changing the sequence of the work or means and methods for completing certain elements of the work. The Tollway is pleased with the cooperation it has received from all three railroads, which have tracks crossing through the area.”
Nashif said any earthwork and drainage improvements required will be performed in conjunction with the construction on the new bridge piers. The Tollway is sequencing the work so that drainage flows are maintained, while ensuring that proper erosion and sediment control measures are taken to minimize impacts and meet permitting requirements.
“It’s exciting and rewarding to work on a project that will address so many transportation needs, including allowing drivers from across northern Illinois to travel more safely and easily in the coming years by linking two new all-electronic Tollways and opening a new route for our customers to easily reach O’Hare Airport from its western side.
“We’re also pleased this interchange will create new connections to our system for businesses in nearby communities, which will help fuel economic development and trigger job growth that will benefit the region. The Tollway is truly honored to be entrusted to deliver this transformative and once-in-a-lifetime project to the region.” CEG
TOOLKIT from page 74
1. Conduct preconstruction safety planning.
The more you emphasize safety in preconstruction, especially in the bidding phase, the safer your job site will be during construction and under warranty work.
In the planning phase for each project, developing a robust safety and emergency plan is crucial. In fact, some owners, developers and public agencies use safety as a qualification factor during contractor selection.
A comprehensive safety plan includes identifying risks, planning procedures to avoid hazards, and devising a regular safety inspection schedule. In addition, this is a time to prepare material resources such as PPE and first aid supplies for the job site.
2. Form a cross-sectional safety committee.
As you implement your plans, a safety committee composed of workers can meet regularly to assess specific processes and safety practices, needed training, and revisit the job safety analysis.
During routine safety inspections, the safety professional generates construction safety reports to give an overview of the status of risks on the site. As committees review safety policy documents regularly, they should also stay informed of industry practices to revise policies with the latest guidance.
In addition to formal reports, safety managers can reach out on the job site to ask for feedback on safety practices that workers feel will improve conditions.
3. Take inspection reports seriously.
Leadership teams can maintain a positive safety culture by
taking reports from workers or safety inspections seriously and mitigating identified risks.
Continuous improvement and ongoing attention to safety maintain a culture that uncovers risks before an incident. Open communication helps build the relationships between managers and workers so everyone feels safe.
4. Underline morale and mental health.
Your company’s good reputation for safety helps you attract and retain the best workers. People prefer to work for companies where safety is a priority. If one worker gets injured, it drags down the morale of other onsite workers.
The mental health of workers impacts productivity and jobsite incidents harm morale. An environment that prioritizes worker safety improves morale.
5. Set an example.
Leading by example is one of the best ways to communicate a positive safety culture. Messaging about safety is important, but actions often speak louder than words.
When an owner arrives on a site, if he or she wears their own safety gear even if they’re just there for a 45-minute walkthrough with an inspector. That simple act by the owner and management exemplifies adherence to procedures for every worker.
6. Conduct regular safety training.
Regular safety training is a necessary preventive measure. Conducting ongoing training is vital as the industry is constantly changing.
Training can empower workers to take responsibility for their own safety and follow the guidelines that keep those
around them safe as well. Providing comprehensive training for all employees is crucial, especially because of the current dynamics of the construction industry workforce. Training reminds veteran workers of proper procedures while newer hires need to be brought up to speed and gain experience in safety.
7. Empower and reward employees.
Safety culture should prioritize open communication so that every worker takes ownership and feels free to communicate hazards and problems they observe.
The concept of kaizen, empowering every employee to recommend improvements, is a helpful way to frame this. Offering incentives for reporting instead of punitive responses can help overcome worker reluctance to report hazards. Recognizing and rewarding safety behavior prioritizes catching leading indicators. Rewards create an environment where reporting is celebrated rather than penalized, and this helps get buy-in from all of the workers on site.
Finally, said Jensen and Tell, leadership initially demonstrates a commitment to safety by establishing it as priority — or better yet, a core company value.
“As Mark Whitson, president of DPR Construction, said, ‘A lot of companies talk about safety as a priority. We talk about safety as a value.’”
Leadership commitment to safety, open communication and setting the best possible example means everyone involved can be on the same safety page.
“And on their way to a safer, more efficient job site,” said the two from Procore. CEG
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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.
• Construction Project Manager Course (https://www.agc.org/learn/education-training/events/construction-project-manager-course-3)
Dates: Sunday, January 26, 2025 (4:00 PM) – Friday, January 31, 2025 (2:00 PM) Atlanta, Georgia Training/Professional Development
• 2025 Surety Bonding & Risk Management Conference (https://risk.agc.org/)
Dates: Monday, January 27, 2025 (7:00 AM) –Wednesday, January 29, 2025 (12:00 PM) Bonita Springs, FL Risk Management
• 2025 In-House Environmental Managers Meeting (https://news.agc.org/news/join-your-peers-at-the-next-environmental -roundtable-discussion/)
Dates: Thursday, January 30, 2025 (8:00 AM) –Friday, October 31, 2025 (3:30 PM) Centennial, Colorado Environment
• AGC EDGE STP Units 5 & 6 Productivity and Project Costs & amp: Managing Risks https://edge.agc.org/course/vstp250201/)
Dates: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 (2:00 PM) –Monday, March 24, 2025 (6:00 PM)
Online Virtual
Training/Professional Development
• AGC Safety & Health Quarterly Town Hall
Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Online Virtual Safety and Health
ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA (AGC)
AGC’s Annual Surety Bonding and Construction Risk Management Conference
Dates: Monday, January 27, 2025 (4:30 PM) to Wednesday, January 29, 2205 (12:00 PM)
Place: Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa 5001 Coconut Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34134 Phone: 239/444-1234
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa has a modern, coastal-inspired ambiance, and it provides the perfect setting to soak up the spirit of the Naples area in SW Florida.
Reasons to Attend:
1. Meet top Risk Professionals. Engage with purpose.
This Conference is focused on the thought leaders in the field of Construction Risk Management.
2. Customizable Agenda.
Carefully crafted Agenda covering industry-leading topics in both keynotes and breakout sessions. Unique pre-conference meetings provide an opportunity for peer-to-peer discussion of the biggest challenges for today’s construction firms.
3. Connect with friends.
Share your expertise and experience with your peers in driving the industry forward.
For more information, contact AGC: 2300 Wilson Blvd., Ste. 300, Arlington, VA 22201
Phone: 703/548-3118 Fax: 703/548-3119
PAVE/X: THE PAVEMENT EXPERIENCE SHOW
Date: JANUARY 28-30, 2025
Place: Chattanooga Convention Center One Carter Plaza Chattanooga, TBN 37402
Phone: 423/756-0001
An Immersive Experience
The first ever PAVE/X Show hosted to nearly 1,700 paving and pavement maintenance professionals for live equipment demonstrations, as in-depth educational program and deeper connection opportunities on an expansive sold-out trade show floor.
Pave/X goal with this event is to guide contractors towards deeper buyer insights as they make important purchasing decisions by utilizing high-quality curated education, live equipment demonstrations and networking opportunities that connect the right buyers and sellers, while maximizing the entire experience of both attendees and event supporters.
EDUCATE the pavement industry in a way that has never been seen before.
DEMONSTRATE innovative payment products with live equipment demos.
CONNECT with industry leaders through expanded daytime and evening networking opportunities.
For more information on the PAVE/X Show:
Phone: 800/538-5544 or go to pavexshow@iron.markets
THE NATIONAL PRECAST CONCRETE ASSOCIATION
The Precast Show 2025
DATES: FEBRUARY 5 – 7, 2025
Tradeshow Hours
. Wednesday, FEB 5 (2 PM – 7 PM)
. Thursday, FEB 6 (11 AM – 5 PM)
. Friday, FEB 7 (10 AM – 1 PM)
PLACE: Indiana Convention Center
100 S. Capitol Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46225-1021
Phone: 317/262-3400
The Precast Show features a full line of meetings, events, education courses and more to add to your schedule for the week!
The Precast Show provides a platform for discovering new technologies, creating new business opportunities and sharing industry knowledge.
The 2025 Precast Show is an event that brings together more than 5,000 manufactured concrete industry professionals for networking, education opportunities, and special events.
At the Precast Show you can grow your business and discover new opportunities.
For more information: The National Precast Concrete Association Phone: 800/366-7731
INDIANA MINERAL AGGREGATES ASSOCIATION (IMAA)
IMAA Winter Workshops & Trade Show
DATES: February 3 – 5, 2025
PLACE: JW Marriott Indianapolis 10 S. West Street Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 317/860-5800
Industry Education for Everyone 2025 Winter Workshops & Trade Show
You’ve been waiting for it and it’s finally here!
The IMAA Committees worked hard to secure an excellent line-up of speakers and presentations for the 2025 Winter Workshops.
The Operations Seminar on February 3rd is Strategies for Unlocking Multi-Generational Talent for Efficient Plant Operations offers a comprehensive approach to developing adaptive leadership skills across diverse workforce generations.
The Workshop Sessions are designed to educate everyone from Sales Professionals to QC Technicians, Owners and CEOs to Safety and Environmental Managers, and everyone in-between.
Sign-Up today so you don’t miss out on another fantastic Winter Workshops!
Registration is OPEN for all activities at the Winter Workshops: . Trade Show
. Workshops . Operations Seminar
. Sponsors
For more information on the IMAA Winter Workshops & Trade Show
(Registration and Hotel Reservations):
Indiana Mineral Aggregates Association 11711 North College Avenue, Suite 180
Carmel, IN 46032
Phone: 317/580-9100
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