Fay, S&B USA Construction (Fay) is one of several contractors responsible for the construction of a new terminal at the Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT).
The overall goal of the Allegheny Airport Authority is to provide a more efficient passen-
ger experience and reshape opportunities for the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.
Fay was awarded the contract to build a new network of roads as part of the larger Terminal Modernization Program for PIT, which has an overall total of $1.4 billion. Fay’s portion totals approximately $154 million, which includes the construction of new roadways, bridges, culverts, retaining walls, drainage, utilities, traffic control
and earthwork. The highlight of this portion of the project is a dual level bridge that leads to the terminal, with the top being reserved for departures and the bottom for arrivals.
The current airport first opened in 1992. Since then, considerable changes have redefined the needs of the airline industry. This, along with the introduction of the Infrastructure Investment and see AIRPORT page 32
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8 CRANES BEGIN UNLOADING DALI AFTER KEY BRIDGE COLLAPSE
Workers have begun using cranes to offload containers from the Dali, the 100,000-ton vessel that crashed into Baltimore’s Key Bridge on March 26, 2024, and sent major sections of the bridge plunging into the Patapsco River.
12 GT MID ATLANTIC, CONSTRUCTION ANGELS CONTINUE PARTNERSHIP
GT Mid Atlantic, a leading construction equipment dealer, announced its continued support for Construction Angels in response to the recent Francis Scott Key Bridge tragedy on March 26, 2024.
12 CAWV ANNOUNCES 2023 SAFETY EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERS
The Contractors Association of West Virginia (CAWV) has announced the association’s 2023 Safety Excellence Award winners. The award winners were recognized during the March 20, 2024, CAWV State Meeting.
16 POWERCO HOSTS MECALAC ROAD SHOW EVENT IN CLINTON, N.J.
Powerco Equipment Inc. hosted a Mecalac Road Show event April 12, 2024, in Clinton, N.J. Potential customers from across the area were given the opportunity to see Mecalac equipment put through its paces.
20 NEW $160M TRANSIT PROJECT TO TRANSFORM AIRPORT ACCESS IN N.J.
The board of commissioners of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey approved $160 million for design and construction of the Newark Liberty International Airport Rail Station Access project during its March 21 meeting.
22 NYC PLANS FOR QUEENSBORO BRIDGE PEDESTRIAN UPGRADES
The streets on both ends of the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge over the East River in New York will be remade this summer into safer, people-first spaces as part of the long-awaited reopening of the span’s south outer roadway.
22 ABC: CONSTRUCTION JOB OPENINGS
INCREASE BY 16K IN FEB.
The construction industry had 441,000 job openings on the last day of February, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey.
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26 PIPELINE OF NEW PROJECTS ON TAP FOR PHILLY’S WATERFRONT
In the past decade, private developers invested about $1 billion into Philadelphia’s Delaware River waterfront — mostly for mixed-use and residential developments, according to an economic impact report.
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NATIONAL PARK SERVICE TO BEGIN REPAIR OF D.C.’S SEAWALLS
The National Park Service announced March 13 that it is preparing to begin a three-year, $113 million rehabilitation of the seawalls around Washington, D.C.’s Tidal Basin and along the Potomac River through West Potomac Park.
30 CHADWICK-BAROSS NAMES GM OF WARWICK, R.I., FACILITY
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34 SOCIAL MEDIA STAR HELPS SHOWCASE MAULDIN M415XT
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‘DOLPHINS’ CAN THWART BIG SHIPS FROM STRIKING IT
Could it happen here? That is the question Delawareans have been asking since watching the horrific images of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsing after a cargo ship rammed it last month.
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Cranes Begin Unloading Dali After Key Bridge Collapse
Workers have begun using cranes to offload containers from the Dali, the 100,000-ton vessel that crashed into Baltimore’s Key Bridge on March 26, 2024, and sent major sections of the bridge plunging into the waters of the Patapsco River.
“The Unified Command is progressing on its effort to remove enough debris to open the channel to larger commercial traffic, refloat the M/V Dali and continue recovery efforts for missing loved ones,” said Coast Guard Capt. David O’Connell, federal on-scene coordinator, Unified Command. “Every day we are working to achieve these goals efficiently and safely.”
As workers move the containers, the Dali should be able to float free and begin the process of opening the channel to the Port of Baltimore, one of the most important shipping points on the East Coast. In addition to moving some of the containers, workers also will be removing pieces of the bridge that remain on the ship. As weight is removed from the
Dali, it will be freed to float away from the wreckage.
Normal Access By End of May
“Engineers are aiming to reopen the permanent, 700-foot-wide by 50-foot-deep federal navigation channel by the end of May, restoring port access to normal capacity,” according to a news release.
Also, the Corps said engineers plan to open a channel 280 ft. wide and 35 ft. deep by the end of April. This channel would enable barge container service and some vessels that move automobiles and farm equipment to pass.
Massive machinery is being called into action to unload the ship and to haul pieces of the collapsed bridge from the water. Among the machinery in action is the Chesapeake 1000, which has been in use since the 1970s and is now owned by Donjon Marine Co. The crane can lift 1,000 tons and has a
Key Bridge Response 2024 Unified Command photo
The Unified Command is continuing efforts in support of removing the M/V Dali, which is required to fully re-open the Fort McHenry Channel.
U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Erin Cox photo Salvage crews operating with the Key Bridge Response 2024 Unified Command move a section of Francis Scott Key Bridge to Sparrows Point in Baltimore.
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GT Mid Atlantic, Construction Angels Continue Partnership
GT Mid Atlantic, a leading construction equipment dealer, announced its continued support for Construction Angels in response to the recent Francis Scott Key Bridge tragedy on March 26, 2024.
This incident, occurring almost exactly one year after the devastating I-695 tragedy that also killed six construction workers on March 23, 2023, underscores the critical need for support and solidarity within the Maryland community.
In 2023, GT Mid Atlantic partnered with Construction Angels following the tragic event on I-695. To commemorate the lives lost and support the affected families, GT Mid Atlantic organized a clay shoot fundraiser in October 2023, which raised more than $36,000 for Construction Angels. Additionally, GT Mid Atlantic’s dedication to the cause was recognized with the prestigious Case Construction Equipment Building Community Award. This accolade further enabled the company to contribute an additional $10,000 to Construction Angels to support bereaved families.
GT Mid Atlantic also will host the first ever New Jersey fundraiser for Construction Angels this fall.
“The tragedies on I-695 and the Francis Scott Key Bridge have deeply affected our community,” said Eric Marburger, VP of Maryland and Delaware at GT Mid Atlantic.
GT Mid Atlantic accepting the Case Building Community Award and a $10,000 check for Construction Angels with Kristi Ronyak, Construction Angels founder and CEO.
The GT Mid Atlantic team picture at First Annual GT Mid Atlantic Construction Angels Clay Shoot benefiting Maryland Families from October 2023.
Pat Sherwood, president of GT Mid Atlantic, said, “Our partnership with Construction Angels is rooted in our commitment to providing tangible support to the families of those who lost their lives while serving our community. We are humbled by the outpouring of support we received during our previous fundraising efforts and are determined to continue our sup-
port for Construction Angels as they extend their reach to those affected by the Francis Scott Key Bridge incident. We are donating an additional $3,000 to Construction Angels to support these families.”
Construction Angels is a non-profit organization dedicat-
ed to providing immediate financial assistance and grief counseling to families of construction workers who have lost their lives on the job. GT Mid Atlantic is again joining forces with Construction Angels to raise awareness and funds in response to the Francis Scott Key Bridge tragedy. All proceeds will directly benefit the families impacted by this heartbreaking event.
GT Mid Atlantic urges individuals and organizations to join in supporting Construction Angels’ vital mission by contributing to the campaign and spreading awareness through social media and word of mouth.
“We have already raised an additional $60,000 and counting from a national outreach with help from various construction associations and organizations, in addition to the money Construction Angels is giving to each family that was raised in Maryland from fundraisers like GT Mid Atlantic,” said Kristi Ronyak, founder and CEO of Construction Angels.
For more information, visit https://www.constructionangels.us/.
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CAWV Announces 2023 Safety Excellence Award Winners
The Contractors Association of West Virginia (CAWV) has announced the association’s 2023 Safety Excellence Award winners.
The award winners were recognized during the March 20, 2024, CAWV State Meeting held in conjunction with the annual West Virginia Construction and Design EXPO at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center.
The association annually recognizes contractor and associate members who have exhibited a superior effort to improve safety in the construction industry. Members participating in the program are scored on their documented safety policies and procedures, their commitment and approach to safety and health, and their recorded statistical data for the year.
Special attention is given to the quality of safety training provided to employees and members who demand active employee involvement in their safety process.
“The CAWV salutes these winners for their safety records and their commitment to construction workplace safety,” said CAWV Safety Committee Chair Matt McCallister, Brewer & Company of West Virginia Inc. “These firms set an exemplary standard for an effective construction safety program.”
Highway Division
• Greater Than 1,000,000 Manhours — Triton Construction Inc., St. Albans, W.Va.
• Greater Than 300,000 Manhours — Kanawha Stone Company Inc., Poca, W.Va.
• Greater Than 100,000 Manhours — A.L.L. Construction Inc., Mount Storm, W.Va.
• Less Than 50,000 Manhours — J. F. Allen Company, Buckhannon, W.Va.
Building Division
• Greater Than 200,000 Manhours —Brewer & Company of WV Inc., Charleston, W.Va.
• Greater Than 100,000 Manhours —Reclaim Company LLC, Fairmont, W.Va.
• Greater Than 50,000 Manhours —Paramount Builders LLC, St. Albans, W.Va.
Utility Division
• Greater Than 300,000 Manhours — C.J. Hughes Construction Co. Inc., Huntington, W.Va.
• Greater Than 500,000 Manhours — IVS Hydro Inc., Institute, W.Va.
• Greater Than 300,000 Manhours — Doss Enterprises LC, Jane Lew, W.Va.
• Greater Than 100,000 Manhours — Tri-State Roofing & Sheet Metal Co. of West Virginia, Charleston, W.Va.
Specialty Contractors
• W. Q. Watters Company — Charleston, W.Va. Associate Division
• Greater Than 100,000 Manhours — Precision Pump & Valve Service Inc., Cross Lanes, W.Va.
• Greater Than 50,000 Manhours — Whitman Requardt & Associates, Charleston, W.Va. The Contractors Association of West Virginia represents over 485 businesses in the building, utility and highway construction industries. For more information, visit www.cawv.org.
Powerco Hosts Mecalac Road Show Event in Clinton, N.J.
Powerco Equipment Inc. hosted a Mecalac Road Show event April 12, 2024, in Clinton, N.J.
Potential customers from across the area were given the opportunity to see Mecalac equipment put through its paces and have questions answered by Powerco and Mecalac representatives.
Powerco showcased several models of Mecalac machines and demonstrated many of these during the event. On display were:
• 6MCR crawler/skid excavator
• 8MCR crawler/skid excavator
• 10MCR crawler/skid excavator
• 7MWR compact wheeled excavator
• 15MWR compact wheeled excavator
• 12MTX wheeled excavator
• AX1000 articulated loader
• AS850 swing loader
Both Powerco and Mecalac had product experts on hand to answer questions for guests who were considering adding Mecalac to their fleets. Performing the demonstrations was Mecalac’s Renaud Bouvet, who is billed as the “best Mecalac operator on the planet.”
Applications for both the MCR and MWR series include construction, hardscape, infrastructure, landscape, municipal maintenance, septic work, supply yards and utility work. Depending on how the boom is deployed and the attachment used, the MCR series can function as a skid steer loader or an excavator.
With a center of gravity 25 percent lower than other models, the MWR’s high ground clearance doesn’t sacrifice stability and four-wheel steering features a turn radius 2.5 times more compact than traditional wheel excavators. A 75-hp (55.4-kW) engine is standard on each model. All of the MWR series are capable of an impressive lifting capacity ratio, with the smallest model able to lift 3 metric tons at 10 ft. through 360 degrees.
Damian Pezzolla, owner of Cranberry Construction LLC, Andover, N.J., attended the event. His company specializes in rock splitting and general excavation.
Pezzolla does not currently own any Mecalac equipment but was considering purchasing the Mecalac 8MCR.
“I’m impressed with the power and versatility of Mecalac equipment,” he said. “I like the quick connect set-ups on these. It has an extremely tight turn radius, so when I do a lot
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(L-R): Harry Chowansky, vice president of H.C. Constructors Inc., Whitehouse Station, N.J.; John Wuko, regional sales director of Powerco Equipment Inc.; and Renaud Bouvet, the “best Mecalac operator on the planet,” all pose for a quick photo during the event. Chowansky owns several models of Mecalac equipment.
(L-R): During the event, John Wuko, regional sales director of Powerco Equipment Inc., discussed Mecalac equipment with Damian Pezzolla, owner of Cranberry Construction LLC, Andover, N.J., and August Scalici, also of Cranberry Construction LLC.
Renaud Bouvet, billed as the “best Mecalac operator on the planet,” demonstrates the AS850 swing loader during the event.
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New $160M Transit Project to Transform Airport Access in N.J.
The board of commissioners of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) approved $160 million for design and construction of the Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) Rail Station Access project during its March 21 meeting.
NJBIZ reported that the initiative adds a new entry point to the transit station, which the Port Authority said will greatly improve transit accessibility for underserved Newark and Elizabeth neighborhoods. Officials note the project will transform transit access for residents in North Elizabeth and Newark’s South Ward.
The new PANYNJ facility will allow for transit trips to both the airport and Newark Penn Station in under 10 minutes, in contrast to the nearly 40 minutes it can currently take from these neighborhoods with existing transit options.
Some features of the proposed 16,350 sq.ft. station include:
• An extension of the existing pedestrian bridge over station platforms and tracks to a new public access area off Frelinghuysen Avenue.
• A public access area designed as a pickup/drop-off point for private vehicles, taxis, buses and for-hire vehicles, along with bicyclist and pedestrian access.
• A cellphone lot for private vehicles.
• Elevators and escalators between the bridge and street level. It also will be ADAaccessible and display real-time bus and train arrival information alongside ticket vending machines.
In addition, the new station is anticipated to generate 1,380 total job-years directly and indirectly, according to PANYNJ, along with $125 million in direct wages, and nearly $300 million in economic activity over the life of the project.
Construction is expected to be completed in 2026.
“My administration is proud to partner with the Port Authority on the latest components in the ambitious plan to transform Newark Airport into a modern, world-class getaway,” New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said in a press release.
“This latest project will be a crucial bridge — literally and figuratively — for local residents, many of whom help power one of the world’s busiest airports,” he continued. “An extended pedestrian bridge will provide access to multiple modes of transportation, cutting down travel time significantly, and providing greater and easier access not only to multiple modes of transportation, but to a world of opportunities.”
Port Authority Responding to Public Demand
PANYNJ officials noted that better access to the Newark Airport has been a constant request from community members during outreach sessions as part of the agency’s EWR Vision Plan. As a result, the process for this project has included significant community engagement, governmental outreach and coordination with regional transportation and technical partners.
The agency affirms that community outreach will continue through the project’s final design and construction phases, including direct outreach to civic organizations, additional town hall meetings in the area prior to the start of construction and status updates throughout the work.
Port Authority Chair Kevin O’Toole said the EWR Station effort is a true example of how transit access can transform a community.
“This project will fill in a critical link that had been missing for too long in the South Ward and North Elizabeth, giving residents in these previously underserved neighborhoods far easier access not just to Newark Airport, but to our regional transit system and all the opportunities that come with it,” he explained.
His colleague Rick Cotton, PANYNJ’s executive director, added, “This project represents the Port Authority at its best — breaking down barriers and expanding economic opportunity all around our facilities. Transit access is proven to be a game changer [in] expanding job options, shortening commutes, and promoting sustainability. We’re proud to help deliver those opportunities to these Newark and Elizabeth neighborhoods.”
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey photo
NYC Plans for Queensboro Bridge Pedestrian Upgrades
The streets on both ends of the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge over the East River in New York will be remade this summer into safer, people-first spaces as part of the long-awaited reopening of the span’s south outer roadway, designed to finally give cyclists and pedestrians a separate path to walk and ride on.
The New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT), which has delayed the project for more than a year, showed off its designs to Manhattan Community Boards 6 and 8, and Queens Community Board 2 during the first week of April, Streetsblog NYC reported April 8, and the big winners are pedestrians and cyclists.
The biggest roadway change will be on the Queens side. The pedestrian/cyclist path that leads to the north outer roadway will remain untouched for this project, but NYCDOT will make a few key safety upgrades around the bridge entrance on the south side.
Right now, crossing the street near the south outer roadway forces people to go 114 ft. between sidewalks, according to the transportation agency’s presentation. Those pedestrians also are dealing with drivers who come off the Queensboro Bridge.
The city said it will eliminate the danger by building a concrete landing at the base of the south outer roadway and a concrete median and sidewalk extension to 27th Street separating drivers headed to Queens Boulevard North or South.
On the Manhattan side, the north end of East 59th Street between First and Second avenues will get a painted pedestrian bump out, a painted sidewalk connected to Second Avenue and a short midblock crossing near the entrance to the bridge’s proposed pedestrian path.
In addition, cyclists will get a new westbound bike lane on the north side of East 59th Street, and the bike lane on First
Avenue will be slightly widened.
The desperately needed move to finally separate cyclists and pedestrians on the Queensboro Bridge is planned to occur sometime in “the late summer,” according to the NYCDOT presentation.
That tracks with what the agency told Council Member Julie Won in February and would finally end a years-long delay since then-Mayor Bill de Blasio said in 2021 that his administration would open the roadway to pedestrians by the end of 2022. His successor, current Mayor Eric Adams, had stalled the handover to pedestrians during his first two years in office, until now.
The city insisted that the south outer roadway needed to stay open during a bridge reconstruction project to prevent a 5 percent increase in waiting time for drivers. The price of avoiding that small traffic increase, though, has been the crowding of eastbound and westbound cyclists together with pedestrians along a narrow two-way path, resulting in at least 23 accidents injuring 25 people since the beginning of 2021, Streetsblog NYC noted.
Bridge Completion to Come Before Most People-First Fixes
The Queensboro Bridge reconstruction project is not yet finished, so NYCDOT is still giving cars access to the south outer roadway, meaning that some of the concrete work on the Queens side will be done after pedestrians have access to the south outer roadway, according to the transportation department.
However, a NYCDOT representative told Queens Community Board 2 that the agency is not waiting around until this summer to do all of the work, so the concrete median on the Queens side will at least go in before the roadway is open.
“Normally, we would wait for the bridge construction project to be completed,” explained NYCDOT Queens Deputy Borough Commissioner Jason Banrey. “Instead, we’re going to be out there working while the bridge construction is still going so we can get some stuff done ahead of time so we can open this up faster.”
Just as important as the new construction itself is NYCDOT’s continuing commitment to actually finishing the project, according to one council member who represents an area on the Manhattan side of the bridge.
“The opening of the pedestrian walkway on the Queensboro Bridge is long overdue and has been a serious safety concern and impediment to movement for both pedestrians and cyclists,” noted New York City Council Member Julie Menin.
“While we welcome the anticipated late summer 2024 opening of the walkway, we remain concerned about date slippage. We urge [NYCDOT] to give frequent updates to the council and the public on the progress to date and strictly adhere to the promised timeline.”
ABC: Construction Job Openings Increase By 16K in Feb.
The construction industry had 441,000 job openings on the last day of February, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey.
JOLTS defines a job opening as any unfilled position for which an employer is actively recruiting. Industry job openings increased by 16,000 last month and are up by 32,000 from the same time last year.
“The number of open, unfilled construction positions stood at the second highest level on record at the end of February,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu. “This occurred despite the fact that contractors hired workers at the fastest rate since March 2023.
“While these dynamics are emblematic
of ongoing industrywide labor shortages, contractors also laid workers off at an elevated rate throughout February,” said Basu. “This suggests a schism in which certain construction segments powered by federal funding and incentives continue to generate tremendous demand for labor, while privately financed segments had somewhat slower growth.
“Despite the moderating effect of high borrowing costs on projects reliant on private funding, fewer than 11 percent of contractors expect their staffing levels to decrease over the next six months, according to ABC’s Construction Confidence Index.”
For more information, visit abc.org/economics.
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The streets on both ends of the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge over the East River in New York will be remade this summer.
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‘AEM Manufacturing Express’ Set to Hit Road This Summer
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announced that it will hit the road this summer for an unprecedented initiative to tell the story of the U.S. equipment manufacturing industry and celebrate the 2.3 million men and women who help build, power and feed the world.
The “AEM Manufacturing Express” will launch on July 1, 2024, at Weiler Inc. in Knoxville, Iowa, and travel across the country through October when it will wrap up with a finale event at Komatsu in Milwaukee, Wis. The tour will visit more than 20 states, with stops planned at more than 80 equipment manufacturers in communities across the Midwest, Southeast and Mid-Atlantic.
Participating manufacturers include iconic companies such as AGCO Corporation, CNH Industrial, Caterpillar Inc., Cummins Inc., Deere & Company, Komatsu, Kubota, The Toro Company, Vermeer Corporation and Volvo Group.
The full route is available on the tour’s official website: www.manufacturingexpress.org.
“The ‘AEM Manufacturing Express’ will hit the road this year to celebrate the equipment manufacturing industry and highlight its vital role in building a modern and resilient infrastructure, putting food on people’s tables, and powering vital public services and utilities,” said AEM President Megan Tanel.
“Behind every piece of equipment is a story, and we are excited to tell the stories of the 2.3 million men and women of our industry and highlight how their grit, determination, and can-do spirit have been pivotal to the American way of life.”
The centerpiece of the “AEM Manufacturing Express” tour is an interactive game designed to showcase the cuttingedge technology and innovations that power modern equipment and test players’ knowledge about the innovative technologies, processes, people and products revolutionizing equipment manufacturing across America.
Elected officials will join manufacturing
workers and their friends and families along the route as the “AEM Manufacturing Express” celebrates the industry’s many contributions to small towns and big cities across the country. Each stop will feature the interactive game, thought leadership, giveaways, food and entertainment to tell the story of equipment manufacturing in America, while also highlighting the policies that will strengthen the industry.
“Hitting the road during a critical election year, the ‘AEM Manufacturing Express’ provides us with the opportunity to engage manufacturing workers in the political process, connect with elected officials and candidates, and keep our industry front and center,” said Kip Eideberg, AEM’s senior vice president of government and industry relations. “Harnessing the voices and stories of our member companies, we will leverage our fiercely bipartisan approach to advocacy to advance policies that will strengthen the economy and move our industry forward.”
The “AEM Manufacturing Express” would not be possible without the strong support from member companies, who are opening their manufacturing facilities to host this groundbreaking initiative. Triple Crown Products is the official apparel sponsor, outfitting AEM Manufacturing Express staff throughout the tour, and DuraMark Technologies is the official decal sponsor, providing design and production of graphic materials for the tour.
Pipeline of New Projects On Tap for Philly’s Waterfront
In the past decade, private developers invested about $1 billion into Philadelphia’s Delaware River waterfront — mostly for mixed-use and residential developments, according to an economic impact report commissioned by the nonprofit Delaware River Waterfront Corp. (DRWC).
Public infrastructure money to build parks and trails along the riverfront is meant to spur private investment and keep the river accessible to the public, WHYY Public Radio in Philadelphia reported April 9.
The goal is to help foster projects like Rivermark Northern Liberties, a $223 million mixed-use development near Spring Garden Street and Columbus Boulevard, said Joe Forkin, president and CEO of the DRWC.
In the coming months, the site that in the past has been a trash incinerator, a vehicle impound lot and an outdoor music venue will become apartments, retail space and a public park that connects to the Delaware River Trail.
“We spent many, many years cleaning this [site] out to a residential standard,” Forkin explained. “It’s going to be a spectacular showcase for everything the master plan endorsed, a really great connection to the
river both visually and physically, the connection of the trail that comes through, and a street connector [project].”
An economic impact study by Econsult Solutions Inc. forecasts another $10 billion will be invested along the waterfront by the private sector in the next 10 years.
Approximately $100 million in public funds were spent between 2014 and 2024, and another $500 million in public money is expected to be expended by 2034. Unlike some waterfronts, much of the land along the Delaware River is privately held, meaning the DRWC had to purchase property first and improve the site.
In the past decade, there have been more than 1,200 new residential permits for projects under construction along the 6-mi. stretch of the Delaware Riverfront, as compared to dozens of new commercial building permits, WHYY reported.
And that’s been by design.
“We encourage mixed-use development on the riverfront,” Forkin explained. “We want to see vibrant art scenes. We want to see restaurants — food and beverage operations for people to gather and experience entertainment. All of that stuff is part of the plan.”
Penn’s Landing Redevelopment Leading Way
The biggest public investment will be a $329 million pedestrian-friendly highway cap at Penn’s Landing over Interstate 95, known as the Central Access Philadelphia project. The goal is to connect Center City to the Delaware River waterfront and build 12 acres of parkland.
The Penn’s Landing redevelopment is a mixed-use project expected to cost $2.2 billion and developed by New York-based The Durst Organization. WHYY noted that that same company paused construction of a nearby $300 million, 26-story apartment tower after building the foundation, but promised it would resume the effort in the coming years.
It is unclear how much of a slowdown there will be in construction along the waterfront, as there is more saturation in the market for residential properties, along with higher interest rates.
Currently, it costs about 20 percent more for developers to build along the Philadelphia waterfront due to soil conditions and other considerations, but it is still considered prime real estate because there is limited space on which to build, Forkin noted.
There also is some redevelopment of existing historic structures, like The Battery, a $200 million project at a retrofitted PECO generation station next to Penn Treaty Park.
The DRWC is chipping in $1.5 million to continue the Delaware River Trail in front of The Battery, and $2 million was spent by the nonprofit to acquire land.
In addition, the $200 million Northbank residential development near Graffiti Pier in Fishtown has already seen the construction of hundreds of homes, with plans to have at least 700 units overall.
The DRWC expects to redevelop Graffiti Pier into a public park. The nonprofit budgeted about $1.3 million for initial planning and land acquisition. Another $2.3 million was for the first phase and $30 million was for future park improvements at Graffiti Pier, according to Forkin.
Officials are hoping for the same demand for vacant land further north in Port Richmond.
“There are still wide swaths of area especially adjacent to the river that are available for development,” Forkin told WHYY.
National Park Service to Begin Repair of D.C.’s Seawalls
The National Park Service (NPS) announced March 13 that it is preparing to begin a three-year, $113 million rehabilitation of the seawalls around Washington, D.C.’s Tidal Basin and along the Potomac River through West Potomac Park.
Funded by the Great American Outdoors Act Legacy Restoration Fund, the NPS noted that the “critical investment will ensure the park is able to protect some of the nation’s most iconic memorials and the Japanese flowering cherry trees from the immediate threats of failing infrastructure and rising sea levels for the next 100 years.”
According to a news release from the federal agency, part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, initial construction activity will begin late this spring and early summer.
Once under way, it will focus on establishing a construction staging area in West Potomac Park and site preparation around the Tidal Basin. Following the staging’s completion, work will first get going at the Tidal Basin, followed by the Potomac River work in West Potomac Park.
None of the construction activity in 2024 will affect visitors to the National Cherry Blossom Festival, which runs from March 20 to April 14, the NPS assured, and the trail around the Tidal Basin will remain open through the duration of the work, although temporary pedestrian detours will be constructed in some areas.
The seawall restoration is projected to be finished in 2027, the agency noted.
Site preparation at the Tidal Basin will commence in late May and will unfortunately require the removal of approximately 140 Japanese flowering cherry trees between the Thomas Jefferson Memorial and the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial.
NPS added that tree locations and topography were considered in the construction planning, and every effort was made to minimize the number of trees that must be removed.
In all, approximately 300 trees are slated for removal in the work zones, but when the project is completed, according to the park service, 455 new trees will be replanted in the area with 277 of them being cherry trees.
Well Over a Century Old, Both Seawalls Need Upgrades
Old age, rising sea levels and poor drainage have all combined to exact a toll on the Tidal Basin and West Potomac Park seawalls. Portions of them have settled as much as 5 ft. since their initial construction from the late 1800s to the early 1900s.
As a result of the settling and sea level rise, Potomac River water flows over portions of the seawalls twice a day during normal tidal conditions. Despite various repairs over the decades, however, the seawalls are no longer structurally sound and threaten not only visitor safety and the historic setting, but the Tidal Basin’s iconic cherry trees themselves.
The rehabilitation of the Tidal Basin and West Potomac Park seawalls is part of nearly $500 million in planned infrastructure improvements at Washington’s National Mall prior to the 250th anniversary of American independence in 2026.
The repairs will include:
• Removing and reconstructing the existing stone masonry seawalls to include a pile-
supported platform foundation that will prevent the seawalls from settling, and support height extensions of the walls if needed due to future rising sea levels or increasing storm surge.
• Salvaging and reusing stones from the historic walls for use in the rehabilitated seawalls, when possible.
• Repairing, replacing and widening walkways around the Tidal Basin to provide smoother, more accessible connections to other pathways.
• Re-grading landscaping adjacent to the seawalls, as necessary, to provide proper drainage.
The Great American Outdoors Act is part of a concerted national effort to address the extensive maintenance backlog in America’s national parks.
Supported by revenue from energy development, the fund provides the NPS with up to $1.3 billion per year for five years to make significant enhancements in national parks that will ensure their preservation and provide opportunities for recreation, education, and enjoyment for current and future visitors.
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Bobcat Names Its Leadership Group; Honors 16 Dealers
The Bobcat Dealer Performance Review is not only used to help dealers compare their performance against their peers, but it also identifies the top performing dealers across Bobcat’s North American network, which is comprised of more than 300 dealer enterprises in the United States and Canada.
Bobcat Company has announced its 2024 Dealer Leadership Group. The 16 Bobcat dealerships honored this year are its highestperforming dealers in North America according to the company’s Dealer Performance Review.
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“Every year, our dealer network keeps raising the bar,” said Brady Seavert, vice president of construction sales at Bobcat. “We’re thrilled to recognize these outstanding businesses for their dedication and impressive accomplishments across the board.”
The 2024 Bobcat Dealer Leadership Group includes:
• Bobcat of Brandon — Manitoba, Canada
• Bobcat of Brantford Inc. — Ontario, Canada
• Bobcat of Dallas — Texas
• Bobcat of Fort Wayne — Indiana
• Bobcat of Gwinner — North Dakota
• Bobcat of Lincoln — Nebraska
• Bobcat of New York City — New York
• Bobcat of the Rockies LLC — Colorado
• Bobcat of Vineland — New Jersey
• Bobcat of Westchester/Jim Reed’s Equipment — New York
• Curtis Lane Equipment — North Carolina
• Duron Equipment Inc. — Manitoba, Canada
• Ironhide Equipment Inc. — North Dakota
• Jordan Equipment — Maine
• North Jersey Bobcat — New Jersey
• White Star Machinery — Kansas
The Bobcat Dealer Performance Review is not only used to help dealers compare their performance against their peers, but it also identifies the top performing dealers across Bobcat’s North American network, which is comprised of 300-plus dealer enterprises in the United States and Canada.
As members of the Dealer Leadership Group, representatives from these recognized dealerships will function as the “voice” for the dealer network and meet with Bobcat senior leadership throughout the year to provide insights and feedback. To recognize and celebrate the achievements of this select group, Bobcat also will honor members at a dealer incentive trip to Prague, Czech Republic, later this year.
Each year, Bobcat Company continues to grow its North American dealer network. As part of the Bobcat dealer partner program, dealerships are provided with development opportunities, ongoing training and educational and marketing resources to help position their customers, employees and businesses for long-term success.
“Our dealers play a crucial role in advancing the Bobcat brand,” Seavert continued. “Their commitment and teamwork are vital to our continued growth. We’re constantly inspired and thankful for the meaningful difference they bring to our customers every day.”
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Chadwick-BaRoss Names GM of Warwick, R.I., Facility
A lot of exciting things have been happening at the Chadwick-BaRoss facility in West Warwick, R.I. Most significantly is the addition of the Volvo Construction Equipment product offering. The balance of the equipment lineup is made up of Takeuchi, Ponsse, Link-Belt, Holder, Prinoth, Odra Road sweepers, SMP, Envirosight, Rammer, Craig, Sewer Equipment Company of America, CAM Supreme and Karcher.
Chadwick-BaRoss also recently moved into a spacious new facility in West Warwick at 31 James P Murphy Ind Hwy, which has enabled the company to dramatically expand its parts and service capabilities.
“From this new facility we are able to serve customers in Rhode Island and eastern Massachusetts,” said Jim Maxwell, president of Chadwick-BaRoss. “We have the right employees, the right product offerings and the right facility, and we have now added one missing piece to the puzzle, our new general manager for the operation.”
Effective Dec.1, 2023, Phillip Priolo has filled that position.
Priolo was raised in a family-owned equipment business in northern California whose primary focus was on material handling and aerial equipment.
“I learned the family’s business from the bottom up starting out in the service department, then to rental manager, and ultimately working my way to operations general manager,” Priolo said.
“Later on, I was instrumental in opening a Genrents operation in Denver, Colo. I was a minority owner and was responsible for all of the rental fleet management and sales that took place in the Colorado market.
“By the end of 2023, the family sold both the Colorado company and our California operations,” he added. “My wife is originally from Rhode Island, and I found out about this opportunity at Chadwick-BaRoss and it was a perfect match.”
According to Maxwell, “ChadwickBaRoss has big plans for Phillip and the Rhode Island branch of ChadwickBaRoss. With the acquisition of assets previously owned by Woodco Machinery and the Volvo product line, we had to adjust our entire strategy for Rhode Island and eastern Massachusetts in a very positive way.
“Our previous product offerings had us in a nice position to offer small machines and municipal equipment, but Volvo was opening up a lot of doors for us in the heavy equipment market,” he added. “That meant not only changing the dayto-day operations in the parts and service department, but it also meant a major overhaul in how we address our rental and sales department and who our customer base is.
“With our current product offerings, we are in a great position to service all segments of the equipment market, includ-
ing general contractors, heavy highway, landscapers, nurseries, quarries, property management firms and virtually any type of equipment consumer that can be named. It’s obvious to us that Phillip is the right person to lead our Rhode Island operation in this aggressive new direction.”
Priolo is excited about the challenges that lie ahead.
“I look at this almost like building something from the ground up and the beauty of it is all the pieces of the puzzle have been put in place. Great manufacturers like Takeuchi and Volvo make the path easier. But when you take these products and put them together with the right team and see them flourish it’s very satisfying.
“I know from experience that supporting these products is going to be a critical part of the equation,” he added. “I always look at service as feeding sales. Some people would say it’s the other way around, but my point is that a salesperson can sell one machine, but it’s the service department that can sell that customer every machine that they buy thereafter. It’s that strong service support and customer relationships that will retain customers and keep them coming back.”
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The facility in West Warwick, R.I., includes a spacious show room.
New service trucks provide support to customers in eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Phillip Priolo is the new general manager of ChadwickBaRoss’ new facility in West Warwick, R.I.
Chadwick BaRoss’ new facility in West Warwick, R.I.
Fay to Build New Network of Roads as Part of PIT Project
Jobs Act in 2021, encouraged PIT to launch a $1.57 billion Terminal Modernization Program. Through this program, PIT is facilitating the construction of a new 811,000-sq.-ft. modernized airport terminal adjacent to the existing one, a parking and visitor services center and an updated system of roads.
This project strives not only to create an efficient traveling experience for its visitors, but also aims to be environmentally sustainable and evoke the essence of Pittsburgh by incorporating both imagery and artists local to the region. Due to the size of the project, PIT broke the work into several smaller contracts. Fay successfully secured the construction of the roads and bridges, a project valued at $154 million.
According to Fay Project Manager Michelle Olszewski, Fay began its portion of work with site preparation. Over the course of the project, this involved the use of Caterpillar D6 and Komatsu D39 dozers, as well as Komatsu PC360 excavators, to complete a total of 160,000 cu. yds. of excavation and 360,000 cu. yds. of embankment. The excavated material was then relocated using Komatsu HM300 and Caterpillar 745 articulated trucks.
At this time, Fay also graded stone and dirt for underneath the pavement using a Caterpillar 14M motor grader to ensure the roadways were correct grade, and crews installed more than 7,000 ft. of reinforced concrete pipe that runs throughout the project area.
“After preparing the project site, Fay started constructing 10 sets of piers, which serve as the foundation of project’s crowning feature: a 1,300-foot dual-level bridge that connects directly to the new terminal,” Olszewski said. “The top level is designated for departures and the bottom for arrivals.”
Once the piers were erected, 68 tub girders were then shipped in from a specialty supplier in Tampa, Fla., during the winter months in 2022. The pieces were transported as 95 separate large loads over 1,000 miles to Pittsburgh, which Fay was responsible for coordinating.
A 110-ton Link-Belt crawler crane was used to unload and
Tub girders were shipped over 1,000 miles from Tampa, Fla., for the construction of the
relocate these large pieces of formwork, and a Manitowoc MLC300 crane was used to erect the box girders for the terminal bridge in March of 2023.
“The entire structure consists of 8,000,000 pounds of structural steel,” Olszewski said. “Once the steel was set, Fay poured the bridge decks for both the arrival and departure levels on the terminal bridge using a Bidwell 3600 finishing machine, and the decks were completed in September 2023.”
Fay simultaneously worked on 12 MSE retaining walls that feed into both the north and south ends of the terminal bridge.
Olszewski said that each individual pre-cast concrete panel features one of 21 unique designs created in conjunction with two large-scale public artists with the intention of
supporting the airport’s “nature, technology and community” design vision. The piece is titled, “Cross Currents,” and it was inspired by the importance of rivers to the Pittsburgh region. These walls feed into a pulse pattern created by architectural form liners on the bridge.
“Fay also constructed approximately four miles of roadway, which connect I-376 and the new terminal building through a system of ramps and bridges, using a TREX RT670 crane to fly materials and formwork from where it was unloaded to its corresponding location on the bridges,” Olszewski said.
The four smaller bridges lead the ramps on the alignment up to the new terminal bridge, and Fay performed the concrete paving for these ramps in the fall of 2023.
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The completed departure deck of the new dual-level terminal bridge.
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The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) dedicated a marker recognizing the Thomas Viaduct in Elkridge, Md., as a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark.
The Thomas Viaduct is the first multiple-arch stone railroad viaduct built on a curving span in the United States. Construction on the Thomas Viaduct started in 1833 and opened in 1835. The 614-ft.-long, 58-ft.-tall span remains a crucial link in Maryland’s rail infrastructure today, carrying freight and passenger traffic between Baltimore and Washington, D.C.
“As civil engineers build the infrastructure of the future, they take inspiration from the projects which helped shape communities today.”
The dedication ceremony at Patapsco Valley State Park was led by ASCE’s Maryland Section, The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Transit Administration, CSX Railroad and the B&O Railroad Museum.
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Social Media Star Helps Showcase Mauldin M415XT
Matt Stanley, the originator of the well-known “Raised on Blacktop” social media and branding campaign is himself a paving professional at his family’s company, American Pavement Specialists in Danbury, Conn.
As a result of the campaign, “Raised on Blacktop” has partnered with equipment makers, including Mauldin, to put its brand on the manufacturer’s paving machines.
A key part of this venture happened recently when “Raised On Blacktop” visited Asphalt Care Equipment of Bensalem, Pa., to showcase the co-branded Mauldin M415XT maintainer.
“We first collaborated with Mauldin on its M415XT ‘Raised On Blacktop’ maintainer last year before it debuted at ConExpo in 2023,” Stanley said. “When we decided to do some dealer events, Asphalt Care Equipment immediately came to mind because we are based only three hours from here.”
During the event, guests had the opportunity to see the M415XT in action and to get behind the controls themselves.
Delaware Memorial Bridge’s ‘Dolphins’
Can Thwart Big Ships From Striking It
Could it happen here?
That is the question Delawareans have been asking since watching the horrific images of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsing after a cargo ship rammed it last month.
There are no guarantees, but efforts have been under way for 10 years to protect the Delaware Memorial Bridge from vessels even larger than the Dali, which hit the Key Bridge March 26, and the state has been running bridge loss scenarios for years, Delaware Live reported April 5.
Drivers on and near the Delaware Memorial Bridge connecting Delaware and New Jersey can take some comfort from the huge cranes that are part of a $95 million project to update the system that protects against ships crashing into one of the spans.
The structure carries traffic from Interstate 295/U.S. Highway 40 across the Delaware River.
R.E. Pierson Construction Co. of Pilesgrove Township, N.J., was awarded the construction contract to build the new bridge’s Ship Collision Protection System in January 2023. Work began on the span late last July and is on target to be completed by September 2025.
The Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) is installing eight stone- and sand-filled “dolphin” cylinders, each of which measures 80 ft. in diameter. Two will be on each side of the bridge’s piers to act as protective barriers.
“This is a $95 million insurance policy,” said DRBA Public Information Officer James Salmon. “You never think you’ll have to use it. You hope it goes untouched, but you will be glad you have it if you need it.”
Four dolphin cells will be installed at the piers supporting both eastern and western towers of the bridge and be located a minimum of 443 ft. from the edge of the Delaware River’s 800-ft.- wide channel, according to DRBA, a bi-state governmental agency that owns and operates the bridge, five airports and two ferry systems that connect New Jersey and Delaware.
Dolphins Designed to Stop Neo-Panamax Vessels
The Delaware Memorial Bridge project has been in the state’s River and Bay Authority’s Capital Improvement Program for 10 years, so planners are much further along than other states responding to what happened in Baltimore.
Still, Salmon said, “It’s not necessary to accelerate our timeline,” noting that two of the eight piles have already been completed. “We have an ambitious construction schedule and we’re moving as fast and efficiently as we can.”
The protection system is designed for a Neo-Panamax vessel, which is slightly larger than the container ship that hit the Key Bridge.
The dolphins are made of 540 tons of steel, 15,000 cu. yds. of sand, 140 cu. yds. of large stones and 4,000 cu. yds. of massive boulders at the top, with about 15 ft. of their structure visible above the water line.
They are designed to absorb the impact of the ship, preventing it from hitting one of the support towers, or steering it away.
“Our cells are designed to be sacrificial, but will stop a ship from hitting the bridge,” Salmon added.
The bridge spans were built in the 1950s and 1960s, and while they have been updated throughout the years to accommodate increasing vehicle traffic, the existing protection system had not been updated, even though the ships passing under the bridge today are much larger and faster than those of 60 years ago, Salmon said.
Ships crashing into the Delaware Memorial Bridge, which connects Pennsville, N.J., and New Castle, Del., are uncommon but not unprecedented. For instance, in July 1969, the tanker Regent Liverpool struck the bridge, requiring extensive repairs that would have cost around $7 million in today’s dollars.
Delaware Routinely Practices Its Response to Disasters
Meanwhile, the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) conducts annual “Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments” using different scenarios that test how disasters would impact the region and the state’s options for responding.
At least one in 2022 focused on how the state would handle a collapse of a bridge like the Delaware Memorial Bridge or the large bridges spanning the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal, noted DEMA Director A.J. Schall, who also serves as Gov. John Carney’s Homeland Security advisor.
In January 2017, DRBA had the Center for Homeland Defense and Security conduct a tabletop exercise involving a ship hitting the Delaware Memorial Bridge.
The next year, the bridge had to shut down for more than six hours after a leak of ethylene oxide from the neighboring Croda plant on the Sunday evening after Thanksgiving, an ultra-busy traffic day.
The C&D Canal is a 14-mi. sea-level ship canal connecting the Chesapeake Bay with the Delaware River. It includes six major automobile and railroad crossings, including the Summit Bridge, the St. Georges Bridge, and the William V. Roth Jr. Bridge.
Those spans on the C&D Canal are maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which did not respond to requests from Delaware Live for an interview.
About 20 percent of the project is being funded by a U.S. Department of Transportation BUILD grant, with the rest coming from bridge tolls generated by the more than 100,000 cars crossing the bridge each day.
Lessons Were Learned From Baltimore Collapse
The scenarios created by DEMA for mass-casualty events have included those involving bridge ramming and tropical storms closing the Roth Bridge.
“The people in Baltimore brought their A games to what happened there and that’s what we want to do here,” Schall explained. “You’re preparing for the unthinkable.”
He sat in on many of the meetings in Baltimore as officials there have dealt with the Key Bridge collapse and will learn more once it releases its after-action report in a few weeks. Schall noted that while there, he learned a few things to apply to Delaware’s preparation for the unthinkable.
“We’re going to reprioritize [how we handle our] Business Emergency Operations Center, which integrates local companies into the planning and improved communications in such areas as mass transportation, office schedules, outreach to other state agencies, and whether there’s a criminal presence in a given event,” Schall told Delaware Live.
It’s “one area I want to make work even if we do not ‘need’ it as much as other states like Pennsylvania and Florida,” he continued. “But I do feel vindicated a bit because we’ve done the bridge ramming scenario and learned where you become stressed. All bridges are critical to our daily lives and are treated as so.”
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boom over 230 ft. long. It was originally known as the Sun 800 and is thought to have the largest capacity of any barge crane on the East Coast. During the Cold War, this behemoth was used to help recover a wrecked Soviet submarine in the Pacific. The crane has been upgraded and has been used in multiple recovery projects.
The Weeks 533, often called “The Big Bitch,” also has been on hand for heavy lifting. The barge-mounted crane is fully revolving and has been used in other heavyduty operations in the past. In 2009, the 500-ton capacity crane lifted the downed US Airways Flight 1549 out of the Hudson River in New York.
In addition to wrestling gigantic steel beams out of the water, workers had to be careful of less obvious dangers. A highpressure natural gas pipeline hugged the bottom of the river. The pipeline was 24 in.
in diameter and posed another potential disaster if punctured. Baltimore Gas and Electric began reducing pressure in the line the day of the accident. After six days, the line had been purged and the danger eliminated.
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Clearing the channel of debris and making it safe for shipping again is crucial. Experts estimate that the Port loses $15 million per day while closed.
A variety of state-owned and private marine terminals make up the Port of Baltimore. The terminals are on the northwestern side of the bridge wreckage, which limits passage to smaller vessels. While many vessels can’t get in because of the wreckage, several important vessels can’t get out. Eleven cargo ships that are vital to the U.S. military are trapped there. Four of these ships are supposed to assist with
emergency deployment of military forces. The four ships, Cape Washington, the SS Antares, SS Denebola and Gary I. Gordon are part of the U.S. Maritime Administration’s Ready Reserve Force.
New Bridge
With plans moving ahead briskly in the removal of the debris from the collapsed bridge, planners and experts are considering what a new bridge will look like. One of the front runners is a cable-stayed bridge. This type of bridge is commonly used where traffic must pass across wide waterways. The bridges are often anchored by a pair of massive concrete towers with cables descending from the upper reaches.
The new bridge will be required to span the 1.6-mi. gap where the Key Bridge once stood. There are 36 bridges of this type in the country with hundreds more across the world. One nearby example is the Indian
River Inlet Bridge between Dewey Beach and Bethany Beach in Delaware opened in 2012 at the cost of $150 million. Of course, a cable-stayed bridge replacing the Key River Bridge would cost much more.
The cable-stayed bridge would make a longer central span possible. This longer span would allow more clearance for vessels like the Dali, the one that collided with the Key Bridge. These ships are heavier and harder to maneuver than smaller vessels. Construction that allows more clearance seems like a wise choice these days.
Andrzej S. Nowak, a professor of structural engineering of Auburn University in Alabama observed, “I’m sure designers will submit many proposals for replacing the Baltimore bridge, and they will want to make it something very special, as well as very safe. I will be very surprised if a cablestayed design is not chosen.”
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Key Bridge Response 2024 Unified Command photo Workers have begun using cranes to offload containers from the Dali, the 100,000ton vessel that crashed into Baltimore’s Key Bridge.
Key Bridge Response 2024 Unified Command photo Response crews began removing shipping containers using a floating crane barge at the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on April 7, 2024.
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Crews operating with the Key Bridge Response 2024 Unified Command assess debris removed from the incident site of the Key Bridge collision at Sparrows Point in Baltimore.
Additional work included the installation of eight overhead sign structures and the construction of a parking lot for rideshare services.
As of mid-March, Fay was wrapping up work on the ramps and the sidewalk for the terminal bridge.
The company reported that the work was challenging at times, involving working around three active tunnels.
As part of this project, Fay is constructing the following: a 1,300-ft. dual-level terminal bridge, with the top level for departures, middle level for arrivals and bottom level for ground transportation; 10 sets of piers to support 68 tub girders; a ramp connecting to the new transportation network; approximately 4 mi. of roadway connecting I-376 and the new terminal building through a system of connecting ramps and bridges; a parking lot for rideshare services; and 12 architecturally designed MSE walls and eight new overhead sign structures.
Fay’s portion of the project is expected to be completed by August 2024, and the entire Terminal Modernization project will be finalized by the spring of 2025.
According to the website, the PIT Terminal Modernization Program (TMP) was built upon these five principles that represent fundamental purposes driving the transformation: stabilize airline costs, be Pittsburgh’s airport, be environmentally sustainable, enhance the experience for all customers and provide value to the community.
The Concept Design unveiled on Feb. 20, 2019, included separate levels for departing and arriving passengers and a non-public level for building systems such as baggage belts; additional space for an expanded TSA checkpoint; shorter walking distances for arriving and departing domestic and international passengers; indoor and outdoor green plazas and gathering spaces; additional space for concessions, artwork and other amenities; planning for technological improvements and more automated systems and emphasis on sustainability.
Early site construction of the TMP began April 1, 2021, with a groundbreaking held Oct.14, 2021. Heavy construction was planned for fall 2021 through 2024. In March 2024,
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The TMP will reportedly be paid for using aeronautical revenue from airlines and other facility users, as well as nonaeronautical revenue from parking, concessions and other sources. The cost of the program will be financed through the sale of long-term bonds approved through a use and lease agreement with airlines. CEG
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Fabricio Santamaria (L), operating officer of Santamaria Construction, Berkeley Heights, N.J., learns more about Mecalac equipment from Ryan Carter, regional sales manager of Mecalac. Santamaria was considering adding an 8MCR or 10MCR to his equipment fleet.
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Seen here is an example of the type of work Santamaria Construction performs. Fabricio Santamaria, operating officer of the Berkeley Heights, N.J.-based company, said Mecalac equipment would help him perform rock work like this much more efficiently and productively.
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ning correctly. They have decent size hydraulics. Basically, I like that you can change attachments quickly. You are going to get the correct hydraulic flow through the hoses, so you are not going to be heating up oil, and you have the strength to pick up these heavy attachments in a tight radius and keep everything tight.”
Fabricio Santamaria is the operating officer of Santamaria Construction, Berkeley Heights, N.J. His company, Santamaria Construction performs brick pavers, concrete work, grading, drainage, excavation and demolition.
“I have been watching these Mecalac machines for quite some time and I am very interested in everything that they do,” he said. “I am fascinated by them and what they are able to do. It’s an excavator/skid steer right there, and that alone is enough, because there is nobody in the business that offers
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“Right now, I am interested in getting the 8MCR or the 10MCR,” he added. “The 8MCR or the 10MCR would help me load equipment, load trucks, back retaining walls, grade and do seepage tanks and drainage tanks. The Mecalac equipment has the power to do this. And, you don’t have to take two machines to a job — you can just bring one machine. Plus, it is a lot less money in trucking and a lot less in having to pay two operators. So, it makes a lot of sense.” CEG
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During the Mecalac Road Show event, guests could learn about the 7MWR compact wheeled excavator and 10MCR crawler/skid excavator and more.
Rain couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of guests to see Mecalac equipment in action, including the 8MCR crawler/skid excavator.
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National Demolition Association Hosts San Antonio Event
More than 1,400 demolition professionals gathered in San Antonio from March 6 to 9 for Demolition San Antonio, the organization’s annual trade show and live demolition event. Attendees made use of the occasion to connect with one another, test the latest in equipment innovations and take part in a variety of educational offerings.
Demolition San Antonio featured the latest innovations and technology solutions from the industry’s leading manufacturers. Exhibits offered attendees one-stop access to a full range of products and service offerings unique to the demolition industry. CEG
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Kobelco Construction Machinery’s large contingent was busy throughout the day during the live demo event. It showcased Kobelco excavators and attachments for the demolition industry. (L-R): Michael Hickerson, Jordan Sonnier, Jason Goodson, Jack Fendrick, Ken Folden, Jon Koski, Dan Collins, Masayuki Kimura (Gus), Yoshihisa Yamashita and Shusuke Morichi.
The Shearcore-Connect Work Tools-Rock Zone Americas group of companies had a large presence at the show. (L-R): Joe Mero, Robert Piasecki and Geordie Stewart answer questions about the RockWheel hydraulic rotary cutting attachment.
NPK’s impressive GH-15 hydraulic hammer/breaker drew attention from NDA attendees. (L-R): Chris Salerno, Rich Desmond, Ryan Crookham, Monty Owens and Ken Skala.
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Pat Meara of Eagle Crusher Company was on hand to promote the company’s complete line of crushing equipment.
Scott Guimond (L) and Will Whyte of National Attachments displayed their concrete pulverizers and rotating grapples and “grabs.”
Caterpillar’s Jadon Kool introduces the Cat 330 straight boom excavator at the National Demolition Association’s live demo event on day one of Demolition San Antonio.
Joe Mayo of Cratos Equipment demonstrates the company’s THR2000 mini-track loader during NDA’s live demo event at Demolition San Antonio.
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DEVELON Unveils HB-Series Hydraulic Breakers in N.A.
DEVELON is expanding its attachment offering and launching its HB-Series hydraulic breakers — the HB06H and HB15FH — in North America.
The breakers are engineered for high-performance, long-lasting durability and easy maintenance in the most punishing demolition, mining and quarry, and general construction applications. The HB06H and HB15FH are compatible with the DX62R-7 and DX63-7 mini excavators, the DX140LC-7 and DX140LCR-7 crawler excavators and the DX140W-7 wheel excavator.
“The HB-series breakers offer a new concept with high performance and a simplified design,” said Jacob Sherman, product and dealer marketing manager, DEVELON. “They are specifically optimized and fully certified for select DEVELON 6-metric-ton mini excavators and 14-metric-ton crawler and wheel excavators. The HB-series breakers provide the highest possible productivity, whether the excavator operator is breaking concrete or rock.”
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DEVELON HB06H and HB15FH breakers boast high-quality materials and components, ensuring a long lifespan. The breakers’ durability is enhanced through an advanced heat treatment process and the use of quality materials for key components, such as the cylinder and piston.
How a breaker works: The energy of the piston stroke is collected by charged nitrogen gas, and the breakers use an inward valve system with a simple structure and fewer internal parts. A urethane damper prevents vibrations that can damage the breaker and improves operator comfort. The front head supports the breaker and assemblies with a bushing, which absorbs the impact of the tool. The low-noise housing is ideal for excavators working in urban areas where noise levels must be controlled or where local regulations require damped breakers.
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The Construction & Demolition Recycling Association (CDRA) has announced the recipients of its Safety Awards.
This year, CDRA received a record number of member companies with qualification for the Best Practices in Safety Award, underscoring the industry’s unwavering dedication to safety.
“Our industry necessitates nothing less than excellence in safety protocol, and these companies showed innovation and dedication towards ensuring the security of their employees and work sites. We’re proud to award these members for their exemplary practices,” said Jason Haus, CDRA President and CEO of Dem-Con Companies.
Silver Winners
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• Arcosa Crushed Concrete
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Metso Introduces Reactorwell Upgrade — New Feed System
Metso is launching the Reactorwell upgrade — a new generation feedwell upgrade — for maximizing thickener and clarifier performance while minimizing flocculant consumption and bringing significant operational cost efficiencies.
The first-class feed system upgrade features high solids retention and mixing efficiency. It eliminates feed short-circuiting and offers low shear for ideal floccule growth and even discharge symmetry. The new feed system upgrade provides optimum feed conditioning for thickeners and clarifiers.
Due to its many benefits in addition to low flocculant usage, the Reactorwell upgrade is part of Metso’s sustainable Planet Positive portfolio.
The Reactorwell upgrade enables a big leap forward in thickener and clarifier performance as it utilizes maximum settling area due to its high exit symmetry. It also provides improved overflow clarity as well
as higher underflow density. Additionally, the Reactorwell upgrade allows better thickener operability with an improved response to process changes.
“The Reactorwell’s design allows it to be integrated into existing mining operations as an upgrade that is compatible with most makes of thickeners. We offer expertise and support to retrofit existing infrastructure without major modifications. The Reactorwell can also be upgraded to a new channel configuration if process conditions significantly change,” said Andrew Mcintosh, senior product manager, thickening at Metso.
The Reactorwell upgrade is easy to maintain due to its intelligent design and modularity. It consistently achieves high unit area throughput and the improved Autodil performance minimizes the need for pumped dilution, leading to lower total cost of ownership.
For more information, visit metso.com.
Survey Reveals More Younger People May Enter Industry
Vocational training and apprenticeship programs in the skilled craft trades are filling up with younger people launching their careers in construction. The high cost of a four-year degree has something to do with it. But for many Gen Z workers, the job resiliency offered by the industry is appealing.
As a result, enrollment in vocational programs rose 16 percent in 2023, reported the National Student Clearinghouse. And the median age of workers in many specialty trades, including carpentry and HVAC maintenance, fell from the mid-40s to the high 30s.
That makes Robb Sommerfeld smile. Cofounder of the National Center for Craftsmanship, he likes that more students are attracted to this career field.
“We’re finally seeing a more than subtle change within our society,” said Sommerfeld, whose organization provides vocational training at high schools.
Rewriting False Narratives
For many years, young people have been “nudged” away from construction careers for various reasons, starting with parental guidance. Seeking to understand the stigmas, Sam Pillar had the company Jobber survey Gen Z workers about their impression of a career in construction.
He said many people think less of blue collar work. “This misguided stigma is ridiculous and puts the future of our homes and our economy at risk,” he said.
After surveying 1,000 people aged 18 to 20 for its BlueCollar Report, Jobber found that parents play a large role in perpetuating this stigma. These parents “are heavily influencing their children to attend a traditional four-year college,” Pillar said.
The good news is that there are signs that what highschool graduates envision for their careers differs from the ideals of their parents.
In fact, 75 percent of Jobber survey respondents said they are interested in exploring vocational schools that offer paid, on-the-job training.
There’s a lack of understanding among young people about the earning potential of certain trades. The survey majority didn’t know that tree maintenance, landscaping, residential cleaning and plumbing businesses can earn over $1 million per year.
Interestingly, nearly two-thirds of respondents want to start a business at some point, and 11 percent already have. “Whether they realize it, home service businesses provide the entrepreneurial opportunities that Gen Z is looking for,” said Pillar.
He also found that Gen Z is aware of AI’s potential to automate a range of jobs. Job security was identified as the most important factor for selecting a career.
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The job resiliency offered by a construction career, along with strong earning potential, is drawing Gen
“It seems that concerns about taking on and managing student debt are impacting their career decisions,” said Pillar. “When looking at AI, 56 percent of respondents believe that ‘blue-collar’ jobs have more job security than ‘white-collar’ desk jobs.”
For years the construction industry has tried any number of plays to tackle a critical labor void. The tide may be turn-
ing. Four-year colleges were the attraction in the early 2000s when the recession forced Millennials to wait out the job market and take on the burden of student debt.
But with the current hot jobs market, many younger workers are calculating the odds in favor of stronger career fields.
Construction is at the top of the list. In fact, a New American survey found that 54 percent of Gen Z-ers believe a highschool diploma is sufficient to gain a well-paying stable job, reported Axios.
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The number of young people entering the construction field is growing. Vocational training and apprenticeship programs are attracting more Gen Z workers.
Named for their automatic variable-speed technology, Montabert variable-speed breakers are built for use in the harshest conditions, as they sense changes in material hardness and adjust the breaker’s impact energy and striking rate. The result is increased productivity, based on the application, and reduced blank firing.
Montabert’s variable-speed technology also reduces unnecessary harmful energy from transferring to the carrier and breaker, helping to prevent wear on parts and components. These breakers ideally work in tandem with Tramac boom systems to productively break oversize rocks prior to primary crushing.
Montabert Variable-Speed Breaker Line
Premium Heavy Breakers: Montabert premium heavy breakers are designed for all types of carriers, from 18 to 120 tons, and are ideal for a variety of applications, including quarrying, mining, excavation and demolition. In addition to its automatic variable-speed technology, the premium heavy breaker features include:
• Energy chamber: Acts as a hydraulic shock absorber and reduces pressure variations in the hydraulic circuits to provide consistent energy to the breaker — reducing pressure spikes and keeping the charge constant, with no periodic maintenance required.
• Progressive start system: Prevents slipping by creating a small recess in the material before full power is applied.
• Blank-fire protection system: Reduces damage on all wear parts by providing a cushion of oil that reduces the energy.
• Automatic lubrication system: Assures the breaker is constantly lubricated to improve life span on wear parts and components.
• Automatic pressure regulator: Ensures hydraulic breaker operation pressure, regardless of changes in outdoor temperature, delivering maximum performance across a large range of carriers.
• Redesigned cradle/housing: Specific to the V32 breaker, built for carriers from 18 to 30 tons.
Heavy-Range 2-Speed Breakers: Montabert’s 2-Speed Line of heavy hydraulic breakers is designed for use on large excavators from 20 to 80 tons in a variety of applications, from demolition to quarrying to excavating. The 2-Speed Line has many of the best features found in the premium line, but with a simpler design:
• Design simplifies maintenance, lowering costs as it also increases productivity.
• Includes two-speed automatic regulation, with unique detection system for the first stroke. This system offers high energy per blow on hard ground, or high frequency on softer
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provide horizontal reach from 14 to 65 ft., 170 to 360 degrees of swing arc and 1,500 to 13,000 ft lb of hammer impact.
Tramac Stationary Boom Systems
Tramac offers nine models of stationary boom assemblies for rock breakers that — depending on the model — provide horizontal reach from 14 to 65 ft., 170 to 360 degrees of swing arc and 1,500 to 13,000 ft. lb. of hammer impact. Boom weights range from 5,850 to 55,000 lb. and accommodate hammer weights from 1,098 to 9,920 lbs.
Standard across its entire boom line, rugged cylinders of high-strength steel and welded construction are built from chrome-plated, high-tensile steel rods. Heavy-duty, oversize pins are fitted with replaceable aluminum bronze bushings. Self-aligning spherical bushings on the cylinder rod and barrel end ensure long equipment life. An extremely strong, low-profile base of shaped plate steel attaches easily to any platform foundation. Tramac also offers a number of boom, HPU, hammer, and control options, as well as custom design services.
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Tramac offers nine models of stationary boom assemblies for rock breakers that — depending on the model —
Montabert’s variable-speed technology reduces unnecessary harmful energy from transferring to the carrier and breaker, helping to prevent wear on parts and components.
Hydraulic Hammer Trio Packs Punch With CBE Technology
In the rugged domain of heavy machinery emerges Rammer’s compact hydraulic hammers — dubbed the E01, E02 and E04.
Despite their small build, these powerhouses redefine the game for mini-excavators, skid steers and smaller walk-behind electric machines, according to the manufacturer.
They feature Rammer’s CBE (constant blow energy) technology, ensuring each strike packs a wallop, driving productivity to new heights. Versatile and robust, these hammers tackle even the most cramped and daunting spaces, conquering challenges thought insurmountable.
The smallest yet mighty contender, the Rammer E01, is tailored for carriers ranging from 0.4 to 2.8 tons. Despite its compact stature, the E01 embodies the hall-
mark power of Rammer, guaranteeing smooth operations across various applications.
The Rammer E02 is suited for carriers between 0.7 to 4.5 tons. Compact yet commanding, the E02 carries on the legacy of its predecessors, delivering stellar performance across a range of tasks, from construction to demolition.
Lastly, the Rammer E04, designed for carriers from 1.2 to 6.0 tons, stands out with its compact build and unmatched power. Representing the pinnacle of Rammer’s expertise, the E04’s modular body design ensures adaptability over its lifespan, while optional features bolster durability, making it a trusted ally on any job site, the manufacturer said.
For those looking to improve their hydraulic hammer game, Rammer offers the RD3 data module. This enables the hammer owner to track their entire Rammer hammer fleet in real-time, providing valuable insights such as hours worked, impact hours, and greasing needs and more to assist with optimizing performance and efficiency.
In addition, Rammer’s compact hydraulic hammers come equipped with an automatic greasing system, ensuring vital components remain properly lubricated during operation. This advanced feature translates to enhanced performance, reduced maintenance downtime, and prolonged equipment lifespan. For more information, visit rammer.com.
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Representing the pinnacle of Rammer's expertise, the E04's modular body design ensures adaptability over its lifespan, while optional features bolster durability.
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Safety Drives Everything in All-New Volvo VNL Truck
Volvo Trucks North America recently introduced the completely reimagined, allnew Volvo VNL, designed to revolutionize the heavy-duty trucking industry and set new standards for safety.
With the vision of achieving zero accidents, Volvo Trucks’ unwavering commitment to safety is demonstrated through the all-new Volvo VNL’s next-generation driver assistance and occupant protection technologies.
“At Volvo Trucks, developing safety innovations that help protect drivers and those around the trucks is a process that never ends. You don’t become the brand known for safety by playing it safe,” said Peter Voorhoeve, president, Volvo Trucks North America.
“Safety is in our DNA and at the heart of every truck we build. The all-new Volvo VNL sets the new standard for active and passive safety in North America. At Volvo Trucks we have a vision for zero accidents, because it’s the only number that’s acceptable.”
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The all-new Volvo VNL features a suite of class-leading driver assistance systems, including the Volvo Active Driver Assist (VADA) package that comes standard across all VNL models. This package features forward collision avoidance technology to assist drivers in maintaining safe speeds and distances, offering adaptive cruise control, and providing audible and haptic alerts to help the driver maintain a safe following distance to the vehicle ahead.
Additionally, the new optional Volvo Active Driver Assist Plus
(VADA Plus) provides support for lane changes and active lane centering, as well as a variety of alerts to help drivers reduce the risk of side-collisions. It is powered by Volvo Dynamic Steering (VDS) to help drivers maintain effective maneuvering, steering control, and stability under various speeds and road conditions — including high crosswinds, highway crowning and emergency situations like tire failure — thereby reducing driver fatigue and bolstering safety.
The oversteer guidance in VDS, which is included in the VADA Plus option, provides additional support to the driver to avoid rollover events. When combined with I-Shift, Volvo’s automated manual transmission, VDS makes steering at low-speeds eas-
Volvo’s forward pedestrian detection feature, part of the Volvo Active Driver Assist package that is standard on every all-new Volvo VNL truck, uses cameras to sense pedestrians and bicyclists in their path, activating frontal automatic emergency braking when objects are directly in the path of travel.
ier than ever.
Volvo’s Pedestrian Detection Feature
The new forward pedestrian detection feature, part of the standard VADA package, alerts the driver to pedestrians or bicyclists in their path, and can activate frontal automatic emergency braking when objects are directly in the path of travel. The camera system can also provide long-range pedestrian detection.
on either side of the truck and trailer. This innovative technology underscores Volvo’s commitment to continually improving safety features and ensuring peace of mind for drivers, helping to reduce accidents.
Maximizing Driver Visibility
New camera solutions are designed to give drivers additional tools to improve their visibility, including a forward-looking camera that recognizes road signs and displays them on the digital 12-in. Digital Information Display (DID) to give the driver more time to make adjustments safely. Overspeed warnings, based on the last posted speed limit sign, can be enabled.
Navigation also can be viewed on the DID or by using the optional 9-in. infotainment center, where drivers also can scroll through up to seven exterior camera views.
The fully integrated Camera Monitoring System (CMS) complements traditional side mirrors with a wider range of visibility which can help drivers reduce risk of collision during lane changes or backing maneuvers. With the CMS, smaller cab mounted side mirrors can be used, further improving the aerodynamics of the truck.
Drivers have unparalleled visibility and safety in the all-new Volvo VNL with its bonded and wrapped panoramic windshield. Engineered for optimal aerodynamics and visibility, it reduces wind noise and enhances reaction time for drivers, with laminated safety glass to minimize flying debris in case of a collision. see VOLVO page 78
With the VADA Plus option, short-range detection senses pedestrians and bicyclists that may appear in blind spots immediately
Intelligent high beams turn on and off automatically based on the surrounding light environment to deliver optimal driver visibility. Cornering lamps anticipate needed sightlines, providing additional lighting for entering or exiting curves and turns at low speeds.
Volvo VNL Features Next-Gen
Driver Assistance Technology
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The all-new Volvo VNL’s wrapped windshield provides drivers expansive, panoramic views. This design choice enhances both aerodynamics and visibility, significantly boosting safety while also diminishing wind noise within the cab. Crafted with a distinct slope and curvature, the windshield ensures an unobstructed view of the road ahead, thereby allowing drivers more time to respond to potential hazards, effectively lowering the risk of collisions, according to the manufacturer.
Additionally, the driver’s seat position can be adjusted to optimize these exceptional site lines further.
In terms of resilience, the windshield is engineered to minimize shattering upon impact and is securely bonded to the vehicle’s frame. The windshield comes standard with laminated safety glass to reduce the risk of injury from flying debris during a collision. For added protection, laminated safety glass is available as an option for both doors and rear windows, ensuring comprehensive safety from every angle.
Class-Leading Driver Safety Features
Regardless of how sophisticated the technology and how careful the driver is, there may be situations where an accident is unavoidable. The all-new Volvo VNL addresses this reality with intelligent driver protection features designed to help mitigate the risk of serious injuries and safeguard lives in the event of an accident.
Volvo’s pioneering invention of the threepoint safety belt in 1959, now available in various colors to encourage usage and driver compliance, underscores its long-standing commitment to safety. Volvo Trucks is the only Class 8 manufacturer with a driver frontal airbag as a standard feature, offering an added layer of protection to the driver’s face and upper body. Marking another industry-first in North America, the all-new Volvo VNL introduces side-curtain airbags. These innovative airbags extend along the doors and windows, providing superior protection during a rollover, with customization options available for both driver and passenger coverage.
Designed to meet the strenuous Swedish Impact Test standards, the cab of the all-new Volvo VNL is constructed using highstrength steel, which is up to three times stronger than aluminum, is engineered to absorb and deflect the energy of a crash to reduce the chance of injury. The vehicle comes equipped with advanced driver
frontal airbags as a standard feature, while offering the option of side curtain airbags for enhanced protection. Its impact-absorbing dash and steering column are specifically designed to protect drivers’ limbs and joints during a collision.
Volvo Trucks’ unique flared frame rails, incorporated into the all-new Volvo VNL, are another example of Volvo’s legacy of prioritizing driver safety through innovated engineering solutions. The flared frame rails are designed to lower the engine and transmission beneath the cab in frontal impacts, moving these components away from the driver. The cab also features reinforced hinges that ensure doors remain securely shut during collisions and include an automatic unlock feature to facilitate the driver’s exit post-crash.
Smart Safety Technologies for Emergency Situations
In the event of an airbag deployment or rollover, the all-new Volvo VNL activates a suite of intelligent safety protocols to further protect the vehicle and its occupants. These include automatic engine shutdown that cuts the fuel supply to significantly diminish the risk of fire outbreak, and the activation of hazard lights to alert nearby drivers. The emergency parking brake is engaged by a frontal airbag deployment to stabilize the vehicle, providing further protection for the driver.
Volvo Trucks’ innovative new safety feature, the E-Call system, connects the driver directly to emergency services following an airbag deployment or rollover event, where cellular connectivity permits. This feature is designed to automatically dial 911 in the wake of a rollover or when air bags are deployed, promptly dispatching emergency responders to the vehicle’s precise location. An additional service can be added to allow drivers to provide a call back number for E-Call or the optional SOS button.
Volvo Trucks’ Vision: Zero Emissions, Zero Accidents
The all-new Volvo VNL aligns with Volvo Trucks’ commitment to zero emissions and zero accidents. By focusing on fuel efficiency, safety, driver productivity, connected services and uptime, Volvo aims to lead the transformation in commercial freight transport towards a safer and more sustainable future. For more information, visit volvotrucks.us.
(Photos courtesy of Volvo)
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Milton CAT
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Fontaine Specialized’s Magnitude 75 Is Strong, Versatile
Fontaine Specialized announced the strong and versatile Magnitude 75 lowbed trailer.
This rugged, 3+3+2 modular multi-purpose trailer is meticulously designed and crafted to efficiently transport a diverse range of loads, offering three distinct deck options: flat (MFLD), drop side rail (MDSR) and beam (MBMD).
Heather Gilmer, VP sales, said, “The Magnitude 75 epitomizes versatility in heavy-haul lowbeds. It accommodates loads of up to 75 tons in 16 feet as a 3+2 or with five close coupled axles. Furthermore, it adeptly handles 70 tons in just 12 feet configured with the tandem axle EQ2 spreader.
“This adaptable trailer features a hydraulic detachable gooseneck and a tridem axle bogie, each providing seven ride height positions. This enhanced flexibility is invaluable for operators maneuvering heavy loads across obstacles or beneath bridges.”
Crafted with 100,000 lb. minimum yield steel main beam flanges, the Fontaine Magnitude 75 ensures years of robust and dependable service. The flat and beam decks boast a 24 in. loaded deck height, while the drop side rail deck reduces it to 15 in. At full load, all modular decks offer 6 in. of ground clearance.
Additionally, Fontaine offers an extensive range of essential attachments and components such as jeeps, flip boxes, spreaders and flip axles.
For more information, visit www.fontainespecialized.com.
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AGC Events Calendar:
All AGC Web-Eds are scheduled in Eastern Standard Time (EST). Conferences are scheduled using the local time zone where the event takes place.
• AGC EDGE Lean Construction Education Program, 2nd edition (https://training.agc.org/course/vlea240501/)
Date: Monday, April 29, 2024 (11:00 AM) –
Wed., May 15, 2024 (3:00 PM)
Online Virtual
Training/Professional Development
• AGC EDGE Building Information Modeling Education Program (https://training.agc.org/course/vbim250501/)
Dates:Monday, May 13, 2024 (5 PM) –
Thursday, May 23, 2024 (8:30 PM)
Online, Virtual Training/Professional Development
• AGC EDGE Project Manager Development Program (https://training.agc.org/course/vpmd240602/)
Dates:Tuesday, June 4, 2024 (12 PM) –
Thursday, June 27, 2024 (5 PM)
Online, Virtual
Training/Professional Development
• AGC EDGE Building Information Modeling Education Program (https://training.agc.org/course/vbim240701/)
Dates:Monday, July 15, 2024 (10:00 AM) –
Thursday, July 18, 2024 (6:00 PM)
Online, Virtual Training/Professional Development
Fontaine photo The flat and beam decks boast a 24 in. loaded deck height, while the drop side rail deck reduces it to 15 in.
LEAN CONSTRUCTION INSTITUTE, INC.
LEAN in DESIGN FORUM 2024
DATES:May 1 – 2, 2024
Place:Palmer House Hilton 17 East Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60603
Description: Designers, Architects, Engineers, and anyone involved in construction design are invited to attend the 2024 LCI Lean in Design Forum this Spring. We’ll come together for a valuable exploration of how design benefits from Lean thinking and practices.
This unique event will illustrate the potential of integrating Lean methods into designers’ workflows. Join us to discover the benefits that Lean approaches can bring to designers. This year’s Design Forum theme focuses on the marriage of Lean and Design Thinking. Join Us! Why Attend?
. Explore Lean design principles and practices presented by the best in the industry.
. Gain ideas and implementable tips to improve your workflow.
. Connect with other professionals interested in Lean design.
. Transform your career and practice by learning the latest in Lean design.
. Build a competitive edge and stand out by adopting Lean in your work. Who Should Attend?
. Architects, Engineers, and Designers
. Owners, Owners’ Reps, and General Contractors
. Trade Partners engaged in Design/Build and Design/Assist
. Preconstruction Managers
. Design Managers
. Estimators
. BIM/VDC Managers
. Anyone interested in or impacted by Lean in Design!
Reach the Lean Design Community as a Sponsor and/or Exhibitor! Gain opportunities for face-to-face engagement in a target market. Communicate your company’s benefits. Reach a valuable audience of owners, designers, trade partners and general contractors.
For more information, contact: Lean Construction Institute, Inc., 4601 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 1200, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703/343-1061
WASTE EXPO /An Event by Waste360
2024 Open House
Dates:Conference: May 6 -9, 2024 Expo Hall: May 7-9, 2024
Place:Las Vegas Convention Center 300 Convention Center Drive Las Vegas, NV 89109 USA
Description: Waste Expo is North America’s largest solid waste, recycling, organics, food waste recovery, and sustainability tradeshow serving both the private and public sectors for over 50 years.
Attend
Grow your business opportunities, find innovative products and services, and connect with top waste industry suppliers on our extensive show floor.
Exhibit
Showcase your business and find your next customer by securing your booth at the leading event in the solid waste, recycling, and organics industry.
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Learn from the best and brightest in the solid waste industry!
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Registration is now open for this premier event!
Register today and attend the industry gathering of the year in Las Vegas from May 6-9, 2024.
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Phone: 202/244-4700 800/424-2869
Email: membership@wasterecycling.org
SANCO Equipment Company
Diamond Demo Day
Skid-Steer Attachments/Hands-On-Demos/Giveaways
In Association with Diamond Mowers
Date:WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2024
Time:9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Place:Traxler’s Hunting Preserve 37699 Hunting Preserve Lane Le Center, MN 56057
On May 15th, we will be hosting our annual Diamond Demo Day Event!
and drum mulcher attachments firsthand at Diamond Demo Day!
Diamond Demo Day in participation with Sanco Equipment. HANDS-ON DEMOS, FREE LUNCH, and GIVEAWAYS! At Diamond Mowers our products are designed and engineered for quality and performance.
For more information on this Event contact SANCO EQUIPMENT COMPANY: Website: www.sancoequipmentcompany.comPhone: 844/285-0754
See you there!
AMERICAN INSTITUTE of AMERICA (AIA) CONFERENCE ON ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN 2024 (AIA 2024)
DATES:JUNE 5 – 8, 2024
PLACE:Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW Washington, DC 20001
Description:
AIA Conference on Architecture & Design 2024 (AIA 2024) is a premier event for architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals. Discover everything you need to know about the latest trends and activities in architecture during this four-day conference. AIA24 is a premier annual conference that celebrates multidisciplinary solutions from across the built environment and the power of designing a better world, together. AIA24 gives you a dynamic, everchanging, infinite view into the world of architecture that informs you and makes your architecture better. Every year, the AIA and AEC communities convene to network, share knowledge, and find solutions to design a better world. The conference fuses together industries, identities, skills styles, and values, to establish a new multidisciplinary understanding of today’s most pressing issues. Uniting toward better outcomes highlights the value in each other’s unique skill sets and positions architects, designers, engineers, and builders as leaders designing a better world together. For more information on this event, contact: American Institute of America (AIA), 1735 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 1/800-242-3837
Momentum Grows to Attract New Generation to Construction
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And 46 percent of parents said they’d prefer their kids to pursue alternatives to four-year college, found a Gallup study.
Construction trade careers are seen as more resilient to the rise of AI than white collar alternatives, said Axios.
Nick Largura of Superior Construction told the news service that the pool of 18- to 25-year-old workers is growing.
“That is the pivotal moment when people are really trying to figure out what they want to do,” he said. “And if you can show them a promising future in that time, you can really make a difference.”
Largura makes two points: Construction, like many other trades, is an industry that isn’t going anywhere despite fears that AI will wipe out jobs across sectors.
Also, “you get to see a physical product at the end of the day as a result of your work” in the construction field.
Sommerfeld of the National Center for Craftsmanship believes with so many people retiring, it’s hard to say if the Gen Z trend will continue growing.
“It’s still a matter of educating our country that, ‘Hey, these jobs are out there,’” he said.
Largura would agree: “I by no means think the work is done, but the momentum is there.”
Samantha DeAlmeida of the ABC of New Jersey also is a firm believer that Gen Z is playing a big part in the future of the construction industry.
In an article for roi-nj.com, she said the picture for filling the 441,000 job openings tracked by the BLS this spring is a bright one.
“The construction industry is one of the biggest, fastestgrowing industries in the country,” said DeAlmeida. “And it’s continuing to see an unprecedented demand for skilled employees.”
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal reported that the number of carpenters grew over the past decade, and their median age fell from 42.2 to 40.9.
Likewise for electricians. The ranks of that specialty trade grew by 229,000 workers, while the median age fell by 2.9 years.
The data also shows other skilled trade careers, including plumbing and HVAC occupations, are also trending younger, said DeAlmeida.
“Here in New Jersey, enrollment in vocational-technical schools has grown by about 23 percent over the past two decades,” she said.
And nationally, the ranks of students studying construction trades also rose 23 percent, according to the Wall Street Journal.
She believes skilled trade jobs are a better fit for those who enjoy working with their hands, are entrepreneurial and don’t want the four-year wait to start.
Even better, the demand for trade work continues to grow at unprecedented levels.
“Right now, there is a strong demand for high-paying jobs
in infrastructure projects, the construction industry and real estate,” said DeAlmeida.
Riding Wave of Interest
To capitalize on that demand, the ABC of New Jersey launched its Apprenticeship Training Program three years ago.
“We saw the critical need to educate more skilled trade workers that was not being met in New Jersey,” said DeAlmeida.
ABC-NJ’s apprenticeship program provides paid, on-thejob training and classroom-based theoretical education in 15 skilled craft trades, she said.
Working with local schools and businesses, the association provides pre-apprenticeship construction readiness training, or CORE.
The NJ ABC also can help prospective apprentices get hired with one of more than 1,300 member companies.
And upon successful completion, craft workers are eligible to be recognized at the journey level in their trade and receive a certificate of completion.
“Trade work provides high salaries, fulfilling careers and the opportunity to run one’s own business,” said DeAlmeida. “We need to have more conversations with our high-school students to show them the different ways to enter this promising field of trade work.”
The ABC of New Jersey isn’t the only organization trying to attract the Gen-Z worker to the construction industry. On a national level, NCCER also is at work.
The National Center for Construction Education and Research was named a 2023 DeWalt trades grant recipient for career and technical education (CTE) efforts.
Recognized for its High School Builder Program, NCCER was presented with a DeWalt Grow the Trades grant.
The grant program aims to help close the skilled labor gap by supporting nonprofit organizations that are skilling, reskilling and upskilling tradespeople.
According to DeWalt the program awards funding and tool donations annually as part of a larger $30 million commitment over five years.
NCCER was one of 70 organizations projected to skill and reskill more than 55,000 people in 2024.
“CTE programs provide a pathway for students to learn skills that will make them immediately employable,” said Melissa Perkins, NCCER director of philanthropy and partnerships.
NCCER’s High School Builder Program brings CTE education to new communities where there are exponential growth opportunities, she said.
With generous partners like DeWalt, “we will help close the skilled labor gap and change lives…through high-paying and in-demand careers.”
The High School Builder Program is growing the national talent pipeline and making a local impact, according to the tool manufacturer.
With an estimated 20 students per school and annual growth, this initiative is expected to add 10,000 students into the talent pipeline in its first year alone.
“DeWalt is immensely proud to support NCCER,” said Frank Mannarino, president, Power Tools Group, Stanley Black & Decker. “Funding educational programs and nonprofits like NCCER connects more people to training, resources and opportunities that will lead to successful careers in the trades.” CEG
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The numbers of 18- to 25-year-old construction workers is growing. Many are realizing a promising future for themselves as a result.
Portable Lighting Solutions’ Quasar 360 Lights the Way
The Quasar 360 by Portable Lighting Solutions was made for the industry, and was invented and designed by a heavy equipment mechanic from Chicagoland (Craig Shellman).
Shellman saw the challenges road crews faced and took it upon his own time to develop what we have today.
The Quasar 360 has a unique latch and slide assembly and only weighs 16 lbs. The Quasar 360 is the brightest, lightest and strongest on the market at the 300 WATT classification, according to the company.
• One push to rapidly deploy and another to de-latch the balloon has made it the simplest to set up.
• Robotically welded, nickel-plated latch and slide are built with the utmost rust protection for many years of service.
• Top and bottom assemblies are anodized billet aluminum to ensure the strength.
• This design was made to withstand the rigors of heavy construction and outdoor elements.
• Easy to fabricate mounts for different applications with no set screws to fail.
• Offers a screw in, consumer replaceable LED bulb.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
JESCO is looking for candidates in a variety of different positions, including:
Sales
Technicians
Admin Support
We have openings across all branch locations: South Plainfield, NJ … Lumberton, NJ … Beacon, NY … Deer Park, NY … Shrewsbury, MA … Baltimore, MD … Delmar, MD … Waldorf, MD … Middletown, DE
Whether you are entry level or experienced, JESCO wants you to be part of our world class team. We have exciting career opportunities for dedicated professionals who want to learn and grow with us.
Visit our career site at https://www.jesco.us/careers and apply today!
WANTED (US): CUMMINS GENERATORS, ALL MODELS. LARGE PORTABLE OR STATIONARY GENERATORS IN ANY CONDITION — CAT, CUMMINS, DETROIT, MTU, PERKINS, VOLVO (DIESEL OR NATURAL GAS) CAN REMOVE IF NEEDED.
EMAIL: MICHSURPLUS@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 201-679-6437
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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): KOMATSU WHEEL LOADERS, MODELS WA 600-3 AND WA 600-6 2014 OR UP MODELS.
EMAIL: IUKANDCO@YAHOO.COM; PHONE: +923331234598
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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR MOTOR GRADERS, MODEL 12G,14G,14OG,14OH ETC. RUNNING OR NON RUNNING UNITS.
EMAIL: IUKANDCO@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +92-333-1234598
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WANTED (PA): CAT OR CASE BACKHOE LOADERS, ANY CONDITION.
WANTED (IL): CATERPILLAR MODEL 416D BACKHOE LOADERS. LOOKING FOR ANY BACKHOES, CAT, CASE, JD –IN WORKING CONDITION OR WITH ISSUES. IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO GET RID OF IT, SEND ME. EMAIL: JANDWINS@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 657-549-3619
WANTED (TX): INGERSOLL RAND 185CWJD AIR COMPRESSOR, NEW.
EMAIL: DAVID@FELDERWW.COM; PHONE: 713-542-0458
WANTED (US): HATZ ENGINE - E71 HATZ DIESEL ENGINE, RUNNING OR PARTS
WANTED (WORLDWIDE): VOLVO WHEEL LOADERS - LOOKING TO BUY VOLVO L320 , L330 OR L350F, YEAR
ABOVE 2013. MUST BE RUNNER/NONRUNNER.
EMAIL: ALADNANENT@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923445757577
WANTED (WORLDWIDE): ENGINE FOR A TRACK-TYPE TRACTOR - CATERPILLAR D6R XL SERIES II - ENGINE C9SERIAL #: 4ZF10784 EMAIL: MILANZOLL@INCOMERH.COM
WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 983-B; KOEHRING 1066, RUNNING OR NOT; GRADALL ON TRACKS, RUNNING OR NOT; DRESSER 250-E CRAWLER LOADER. CALL 267-738-5984 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
WANTED (WORLDWIDE): DRESSER 125E CRAWLER DOZERS - LOOKING FOR A COMPLETE BOSCH VA PUMP OR HEAD AND ROTOR.
EMAIL: CRAIGBERENS944@GMAIL.COM
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EMAIL: NEWYORKCWS@YAHOO.COM; PHONE: 973-956-8854
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EMAIL: ALADNANENT@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923445757577
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WANTED (IL): CASE 580M III BACKHOE LOADERS; LOOKING FOR CATERPILLAR, CASE AND JOHN DEERE BACKHOE PARTS/SALVAGE MACHINES. RUNNERS AND NON RUNNERS, ANY CONDITION.
EMAIL: JANDWINS@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 618-838-0841
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WANTED (AL): KOMATSU 12 INCH BUCKET, PC35
EMAIL: JSGODSEY78@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 205-485-4605
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WANTED (US): ALL MODELS DITCH WITCH VACUUM/EXCAVATION EQUIPMENT
EMAIL:
BILL@DITCHWITCHNEWMEXICO.COM
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WANTED (US): MANUFACTURER: JCB 540-170 TELEHANDLER, 2016 OR NEWER.
EMAIL: NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM
PHONE: 281-694-5478
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WANTED (US): MISCELLANEOUS CATERPILLAR ATTACHMENTS. LOOKING FOR RELIABLE IT COUPLER ATTACHMENTS AND JOHN DEERE 644K FORKS (JRB COUPLER) TO ENHANCE OUR CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS. WE REQUIRE ITEMS TO BE IN GOOD, WELL-MAINTAINED CONDITION. THE MOST DESIRED ATTACHMENTS ARE SIDE DUMP BUCKETS (LEFT AND RIGHT), BROOM ATTACHMENT, EXTENDABLE BOOM ATTACHMENT FORKS. PHONE: 484-781-2958
EMAIL: JWALSH@JAMESTOHARAINC.COM
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (NC); CLARK ECX 25 FORKLIFT.
EMAIL: JBSSERVICES37@GMAIL.COM
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 140G MOTOR GRADERS - NEED TO BUY CAT MOTOR GRADER 140G/H, 14G,14M. ALSO LOOKING FOR A KOMATSU WHEEL LOADER WA-600 AND WA-900. EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR D10N CRAWLER DOZER. PLS PRICE FOB OR CIF ALEXANDRIA PORT EGYPT.
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 336 EXCAVATOR - MUST HAVE A HYDRAULIC QUICK COUPLER, AUXILIARY HYDRAULICS AND GPS EQUIPPED. UNIT SHOULD HAVE BETWEEN 4-6000 HOURS. EMAIL: AARONA@BLACKSTARACA.COM
WANTED (US): ANY MANUFACTURER, ALL MODELS CRAWLER DOZERSLOOKING TO BUY JOHN DEERE 650KLGP WITH WINCH OR 550KLGP WITH WINCH, ENCL. CAB, UNDER 3500 HOURS, UNDERCARRIAGE NEAR NEW. EMAIL: JEANMAURICEBOUTIN@ VIDEOTRON.CA; PHONE: 450-346-8975
WANTED (TX): KOMATSU PC3000 EXCAVATOR – LOOKING FOR A KOMATSU PC3000 ENGINE. EMAIL: EQUIPMENTDESTINY@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 832-244-1897
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WANTED (US): WANTED FOR A JCB RUBBER TIRE BACKHOE LOADER 214 – A QUICK DISCONNECT DETACHABLE ADAPTOR FOR A SET OF FORKS. CAN NEED REPAIR. EMAIL DEANDRS@VERIZON.NET OR CALL 610-417-5123
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WANTED (US): ALL MODELS ALLMAND BACKHOE LOADERS. EMAIL: SCRIBEDM@ZOOMINTERNET.NET
WANTED (OK): INTERNATIONAL H100C WHEEL LOADER - I HAVE A 1978 GREEN ARMY HUFF MODEL#H100C WHEEL LOADER VIN#IH2073. LOOKING FOR A COMPLETE 6 CYLINDER TURBO DIESEL INTERNATIONAL ENGINE DT466.
EMAIL: CELMORE@RONSPBS.COM
PHONE: 918-385-1623
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WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 420D BACKHOE LOADERS – WE ARE LOOKING TO BUY FOR THE FOLLOWING BACKHOES: CASE (580K, L, M, SK, SL) CAT (416, 420 C/D/E/F), DEERE (310E, G, SE) AND JCB (214 SERIES 3).
WANTED (US): HITACHI EXCAVATORS – NEED TO PURCHASE HITACHI EXCAVATOR EX-400, EX-450, AND EX 270. IF ANY OF THEM AVAILABLE DO LET ME KNOW. THANKS IN ADVANCE. EMAIL: NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM PHONE: 281-694-5478
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 926E WHEEL LOADERS; LOOKING TO BUY CAT 936, 926 & 916. IF ANY OF THEM AVAILABLE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. THANKS. EMAIL: EDDIE.SIDDIQUI3@GMAIL.COM ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED: INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER T4 CRAWLER TRACK CHAINS. NEED A GOOD SET OF TRACK CHAINS TO COMPLETE A 1960 IH T4 RESTORATION. THE SAME STYLE OF CHAINS WEAS USED ON IH T4, T5, TD5, T340 & TD340 CRAWLERS. THEY HAVE A 6.00 PITCH. I CAN SUPPLY ORIGINAL PART NUMBERS. THANKS FOR ANY ASSISTANCE.
EMAIL: FARMBOYKJ@HOTMAIL.COM
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WANTED (US): LOOKING FOR EITHER A USED, OR NEW GRAPPLE BUCKET, DEMOLITION BUCKET, FORKS WITH GRAPPLE, OR A STANDARD GP BUCKET TO FIT A NEW 2022 CAT 980-14A (OLD MODEL = 980-M) RUBBER TIRED WHEEL LOADER. IT CAN EITHER BE "DIRECT PIN" OR TO FIT A FUSION COUPLER. OUR NEED IS IMMEDIATE. EMAIL:BSCHAAB@AMERICANDND.COM PHONE: 716-984-7566
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (AL): LOOKING TO PURCHASE CAT WHEEL LOADER 936, 950B, 966F AND 980F FOR OUR INVENTORY. IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THEM ARE AVAILABLE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. EMAIL: AHMED@IUKANDCO.COM; PHONE: +923003695360
WANTED: CATERPILLAR M320 EXCAVATOR.
ALEX LYON & SON AUCTIONEERS
www.lyonauction.com
315-633-2944
• Queretaro, Mexico
Thurs., April 25, 2024
For: Late Model Construction Equipment and more
• Youngstown, OH
Fri., April 26, 2024
For: Retirement, Construction & Pipeline Equipment
• Ithaca, NY
Sat., April 27, 2024
For: Charity Auction
• Princeton, TX
Tues., April 30, 2024
For: Absolute Unreserved Rental Fleet Auction
• Online
May 2 - 9, 2024
For: Dump Trucks, Trailers, Construction Equipment & more
• Houston, TX
Wed., May 8, 2024
For: Dirt Moving Company Complete Liquidation Auction
RITCHIE BROS. AUCTIONEERS
www.rbauction.com
402-421-3631
• Phoenix, AZ
April 24 - 25, 2024
• Minot, ND April 25, 2024
• Fort Worth, TX
May 14 - 16, 2024
• Tipton, CA May 16, 2024
ALLSURPLUS – A Liquidity Services Marketplace www.allsurplus.com
214-427-1862
• Online April 17 – May 1, 2024
For: Heavy Equipment: Excavators, Motor Graders, Drill Rigs, Loaders and much more
• Online
April 18 – May 2, 2024
For: Heavy Duty Trucks: Sleeper Trucks, Service Trucks and much more
AP NATOLI AUCTIONEERS
www.apnatoliauctioneers.com 609-693-6899
• Online
April 18 - 24, 2024
For: Major Landscape & Property Maintenance Company Auction
Coming Auctions
To view our complete list of upcoming auctions visit our Auction Calendar at www.constructionequipmentguide.com
AUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL www.auctionsinternational.com
800-536-1401
• Online
January 31 – May 11, 2024 For: Online Auctions Closing Daily!
BAR NONE AUCTION www.barnoneauction.com
866-372-1700
• Online
Fri., April 26, 2024 For: Woodburn Equipment Auction
• Online Sat., May 11, 2024 For: Sacramento Equipment Auction
BASINGER AUCTION
SERVICE LTD BASAuctions.com 330-330-8949
• Boardman, OH Tues., April 30, 2024 For: Equipment Auction
BIDADOO AUCTIONS
www.bidadoo.com 1-877-BIDADOO
• Online April 30, 2024
• Online May 7, 2024
BIG IRON AUCTIONS www.bigiron.com
800-937-3558
• Online April 24, 2024
• Online May 1, 2024
BRIGHT STAR AUCTIONS www.brightstarauctions.com 574-825-0704
• Online Wed., April 24, 2024 For: Sawmill Equipment
• Online
Fri., April 26, 2024 For: Michiana Equipment Auction
BUNCH BROTHERS AUCTIONEERS
www.bunchbrothers.com
270-376-2922
• Louisville, KY April 23 - 24, 2024 For: 2-Day Spring Louisville Auction
CRG AUCTION
Capital Recovery Auction, LLC www.CRGLLC.com 800-300-6852
• Online Thurs., May 9, 2024
For: Commercial Landscaping & Athletic Field Maintenance Equipment
DAVIS AUCTIONS, INC. www.davisauctionsinc.com 203-758-4087
• Prospect, CT Sat., May 4, 2024 For: Construction Auction
DEMOTT AUCTION COMPANY www.demottauction.com 229-985-4565
• Okeechobee, FL Thurs., April 25, 2024 For: 29th Annual Citrus Ranch & Produce Auction
HANSEN AUCTION GROUP www.hansenauctiongroup.com 920-383-1012
• Mosinee, WI April 25 - 26 2024
For: Spring Nitke Contractor Auction
• Online April 29 – 30, 2024 For: Spring Nitke Contractor Auction
• Berlin, WI Mon., April 29, 2024 For: Retirement Auction: R&R Motors
YODER & FREY HEAVY EQUIPMENT AUCTIONS www.yoderandfrey.com 419-865-3990
• Houston, TX Thurs., May 9, 2024 For: Heavy Equipment Auction
1. LIVE: Thursday, April 25: QUERETARO, MEXICO: Late Model Cat, John Deere, Case Construction Equipment, Attachments, Support, Trailers and Trucks.
2. LIVE: Friday, April 26: YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO: Retirement. Complete Liquidation. In Business 30+ Years. Construction & Pipeline Equipment, Trucks of all kinds, Large Quantity of Pipeline & Natural Gas Support Equipment.
3 LIVE: Saturday, April 27: ITHACA, NEW YORK: Charity Auction. Cornell University. AGR Fraternity. A Fun Time. A Good Cause.
4. LIVE: Sunday, April 28: BREWERTON, NEW YORK: Collectible Signs and Beautiful House on Oneida Lake, 90ft. Water Frontage.
5. LIVE: Tuesday, April 30: PRINCETON, TEXAS: Absolute Unreserved Auction. Unbelievable Rental Fleet Equipment. Late and Great Construction Equipment, Trucks, Trailers and Support. HIGHLIGHTS: (2)2019 Cat 745, (2)JD 470LC, 2019 Cat 349, (3)Cat 349FL, 2019 Cat 336FL, (3)2018 Komatsu PC490, JD 744K, (2) Cat D9T, (2)2018 JD 950K, (12)2020 JD 850, (9)Komatsu D65PX-18, (3)2021 JD 770G, (2)Wirtgen WR200, 2019 Cat RM500B, (8)Laymor & Broce Sweepers, (7)Cat 725 Articulated Haul Trucks, (6)Fuel, Lube & Service Trucks, (10)Peterbilt & Freightliner Truck Tractors, (6)Dump Trailers, and more.
6. LIVE: Wednesday, May 8: HOUSTON, TEXAS: Retirement Auction. Complete Liquidation. One of the Premier Dirt Moving Contractors. A Great Reputation. Fantastic Late Model Low-hour Construction Equipment, Trucks, Trailers, Support, and Attachments. HIGHLIGHTS: 2022 Bell B30E, (2)2022-(2)2011 Cat 320, (2)2019 Cat 336F, 2022 Cat 330GTC, (5)2023 Cat 308CR, Cat D6NLGP, 2021 Cat D2, (2)2022 JD 700LLGP, (4)2022 JD 544L, 2014 JD 544K, (3)2023 JCB 427, (2)2023 JCB 215T, Cat RM300, Mack Heavy Haul Truck Tractor, Fontaine TH55, 2022 Ford F550, 2015 Peterbilt Service Truck.
7. TIMED: Closes- Thursday, May 9, Opens- Thursday, May 2: SYRACUSE, NEW YORK: Dump Trucks, Truck Tractor, Trailers, Construction Equipment, Truck Parts and Support Equipment.
8. TIMED: Closes- Tuesday, May 14, Opens- Thursday, May 9: MONTREAL, CANADA: Late Model Construction, Utility Equipment, Trucks and Trailers, Support, Attachments.
9-10. LIVE 2 DAYS. DAY 1: CANASTOTA (Syracuse), NEW YORK: Saturday, May 18: 1 Owner Acquisition Auction. Long-time Syracuse Company Buyout. Primarily Construction Equipment, Trucks, Trailers. Maintained the Very Best. DAY 2: Sunday, May 19: Lawn & Garden Auction. Light & Medium Construction Equipment, Forklifts, Compact Tractors, Lawn & Garden Equipment, New Office & Storage Containers, Large Quantity of New Attachments and Support.
11. LIVE: Wednesday, May 22: SARDIS, OHIO: Late Model Rental Fleet Construction Equipment, Aerial Lifts, Trucks, Trailers, All Types of Support and Attachments.
12. TIMED: Closes- Wednesday, May 29, Opens- Sunday, May 19: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS: Real Estate is Sold. Retirement. Construction Equipment, Aerial Lifts, Forklifts, Truck Tractors, Dump Trucks, Tow Trucks, Pickups, All Types of Trailers (Equipment & Van), Attachments and Support.
13. LIVE: Thursday, May 30: HOUSTON, TEXAS: Late Model Rental Fleet Cat, John Deere, Komatsu, Volvo Rental Fleet Equipment, Forklifts, Aerial Lifts Attachments, Trucks and Trailers.
14. LIVE: Saturday, June 1: BELVEDERE, NEW JERSEY: Retirement Auction. Sand & Gravel Operation, Plus Construction Utility Equipment, Trucks, Trailers, Support.
15. LIVE: Thursday, June 6: HOUSTON, TEXAS: Retirement Auction. One Owner. One of Houston's Finest and Oldest Contractors Construction Equipment, Trucks, Trailers, Shop Equipment, Large Quantity of Support.
16. LIVE: Friday, June 7: MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA: Very Large Snow Equipment Including Plows & Salters/ Sanders, Construction Equipment, Compact Tractors, (100)Commercial Lawn Mowers, (30)Skid Steers, Pickup, Service and Utility Trucks, Assortment of Tagalong Trailers, Large Quantity of Support Equipment.
17. LIVE: Saturday, June 8: LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Large Rental Fleet Construction Utility Equipment Auction. Aerial Lifts, Forklifts, Trucks, Trailers, Large Quantity of Support.
18. TIMED: Closes- Tuesday, June 11, Opens- Monday, June 3: LANCASTER (Columbus), OHIO: Large Quantity Late Model 53ft. to 48ft. Van Trailers.
19. LIVE: Wednesday, June 12: GREENVILLE, TEXAS: Something Great, A New Beginning. Very Large Rental Return Auction. Late Model Cat, John Deere, Komatsu, Linkbelt Construction Utility Equipment, Aerial Lifts, Forklifts, Trucks, Trailers, Attachments and Support.
20. LIVE: Saturday, June 22: ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY: Rentals, Rentals. Very Late Model Construction, Utility Equipment, Forklifts, Aerial Lifts, Truck Tractors, Dump Trucks, Service & Utility Trucks, All Types of Trailers, New & Used Support Equipment, Attachments.
21. LIVE: Saturday, June 29: ATKINSON, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Late Model Construction, Utility Equipment, Aerial Lifts, Forklifts, All Types of Trucks, Trailers, New Support and New Attachments.
22,23. LIVE: Saturday, July 13, & TIMED: Closes- Sunday, July 14, Opens- Monday, July 1: CANASTOTA (Syracuse), NEW YORK: Very Large Rental Return Auction. Cat, John Deere, Komatsu, Volvo, Hitachi, Bobcat Earthmoving Equipment. Many New and Like New Machines, Large Quantity of All Types of Trucks, Trailers, Attachments, Support Tools, New & Used Storage & Office Units. Auction to Coincide with the Famous Alex Lyon & Son Hay Camp & Barbeque, Friday Afternoon, July 12 on the Main Farm.
24. LIVE: Saturday, July 20: CENTRAL NEW YORK: Retirement Auction. Complete Liquidation. Large Welding & Fabrication Business. (Only the Best).
25. LIVE: Friday, September 13: ALBANY, NEW YORK: Major Job Completion. Primarily Cat, Komatsu, John Deere, Volvo Earthmoving Equipment, Articulated Haul Trucks, Attachments, Dump Trucks, Truck Tractors, All Types of Trailers.
26. LIVE: Friday, September 20: ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY: 1 Owner Retirement Auction. Over 50 Years in Business on site. Very Well Maintained Construction and Aggregate Equipment. Primarily Cat, Case, John Deere, Dump Trucks, Truck Tractors, Equipment and Dump Trailers, Support Equipment, Attachments.
NEW DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED
27. SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA: Rental Returns of Construction & Utility Equipment, Plus Beautiful Piece of Real Estate with Large Building.
28. SARATOGA, NEW YORK: Retirement. Complete Liquidation. It's Big. HIGHLIGHTS: JD 650KLGP(winch, 200hrs.), JD 450J, Linkbelt 350X4LC, 2021-2019 Linkbelt 75, Like New Kubota 97, (2)Cranes: Grove 540E, Grove RT525B, (2)Tele Forklifts: Genie TL844, Genie TL642, Pipe Benders, Air Compressors, Light Plants, Utility Vehicles, 2017 Freightliner(46R), 2016 Eager Beaver GSL 55T Lowboy, 2018 Jer Dann Rollback(46R, t/a), Over 500 Top-Line Support & Attachments.
29. FORT WORTH, TEXAS: Highlights Include Late Model Cat, John Deere, Komatsu Rental Fleet Equipment, Aggregate, Trucks, Trailers, Attachments and Support.
30. ALIQUIPPA, PENNSYLVANIA: 3 Major Job Completions of Late Model Construction, Earthmoving Equipment, All Types Trucks, Trailers, Attachments and Support.
Alex Lyon & Son Holds Four-Day Sale in Atlantic City, N.J.
Alex Lyon & Son held its annual Atlantic City Contractors Auction April 4-7, 2024, at the Atlantic City Racetrack.
The four-day sale featured a wide array of equipment, including excavators, skid steers, CTLs, lifts, backhoes, motor graders, cranes, scrapers, artic trucks, rollers and much more. CEG
(All photographs in this article are Copyright 2024 Construction Equipment Guide. All Rights Reserved.)
An extensive line of Bobcat CTLs was available to the highest bidders.
Bidders vied for a big selection of lifts during the auctions.
Wheel loaders were among the extensive lineup of equipment available to bidders over the course of the four-day sale.
Several Altec boom truck cranes went on the block.
A nice selection Caterpillar CTLs are lined up.
see LYON page 90
Caterpillar miniexcavators await new owners.
Alex Lyon Four-Day Sale Features Wide Array of Equipment
LYON from page 88
The auction featured a great selection of Caterpillar backhoes.
Ed Joyce, owner of Equipseller in Philadelphia, Pa., checks out the inventory in the sale.
A wide selection of Caterpillar excavators sold during the four-day auction.
Caterpillar 621F motor scrapers are set to go to the highest bidders.
Hamid Majd (L), owner of Hamid Contracting in Galloway, N.J., and Carlos Morales, owner of Morales Contracting in Fairview, N.J., are looking to add their fleets.
Komatsu, Kobelco and Hitachi excavators are ready to go on the block.
CONSTRUCTION AUCTION
SATURDAY, May 4, 2024 9:00 A.M.
LOCATION: 210 CHESHIRE ROAD, RT. 68, PROSPECT, CT
Davis Auctions, Inc. will be conducting our next auction of Ut. and construction equipment and related supplies on May 4, 2024. This auction will consist of excess equipment from the power companies, municipalities, and others to be sold in absolute.
Please call about consigning through April 27.
Early Consignments: EQUIPMENT
Excavator: (2) UNUSED 2023 FF INDUSTRIAL FF13 Mini, w/bucket, thumb, blade, EROPS; UNUSED 2023 POWER X PX10-L Mini w/hammer, blade, ROPS; UNUSED AGT INDUSTRIAL QH13R Mini, w/bucket, thumb, blade, EROPS; (2) AGT QH12 Mini, w/Manual Thumb;2023 MIRA VA13 Mini Crawler, bucket, thumb, back blade; 2021 KOMATSU PC80MR, w/bucket, blade, EROPS; KOBELCO SK25SR-6E, w/bucket, blade; KUBOTA KX71-3S, w/bucket, blade, EROPS; WACKER NEUSON EZ28, w/bucket, blade, ROPS; IHI 28J Mini, w/blade, ROPS; Skid Steer Loader: 2009 BOBCAT S130 w/bucket, EROPS, Heat/AC; 2002 THOMAS 1700 Skid Steer; JOHN DEERE 318G; UNUSED 2023 RODA RD380L Ride On; Wheel Loader Backhoe: JOHN DEERE 710D Turbo, 2 stabilizers, EROPS, 4x4; JOHN DEERE 500C, ROPS; JOHN DEERE 310SE Turbo, 2 stabilizers, EROPS, 4x4; Dumper: (2) 2003 MECALAC TA2sh; UNUSED POWER X PX1000-L, w/rubber Tracks; Tractor: MINOT Farm, w/Mower; FARMALL Super A, w/dozer blade; Paving Equipment: POWERBOX T650B Asphalt Paver; Forklift: JCB 505-22 Telescopic; ALLIS CHALMERS, propane; CLARK 12K #, EROPS: YALE 3500#; HYSTER H30FT, ROPS; Lawn Mowers: DIXIE CHOPPER Classic 3360hp 60” Zero Turn Rider Mower, 660+/- hrs.; AGROTK EXRC-54 Bush Hog
Skid Steer Attachments: (4) Hyd. Rock Buckets, misc. sizes; (5) 86” Hyd. Snow Plow; Sweeper; Buckets; Snowplows; Misc.: CLARK NP30030 Electric Reach Lift, w/chargers; YALE MP40M-2748 Electric Pallet Jack, w/charger; JOHN DEERE Mower Deck; FORD 914 Mower Deck; Barrel Lifting Device for Forklift; (9) WAYNE ROY Backhoe Buckets; 2 Bottom Plow; Pallet- Forks; Skid Steer Bucket; LAND PRIDE Blade; TORO Cyclone 1000 Blower; AGROTK EXRC-54 Bush Hog; Portable Trommel Screener; (8) Self Dumping Hopper Forklift Attachment; (2) Heavy Grass Fork Grapple VEHICLES
Cars/SUV: 2013 JEEP Patriot; (2) 2012-2013 FORD Escape; (2) 2011 CHEV Equinox; 2010 FORD Edge; 2005 BUICK Lacrosse CXL Sedan; Vans: (5) 2015-2016 FORD Transit Connect, w/shelving; 2016 CHEV Express, w/shelving; 2015 FORD E350 12’ Cube, w/Roll Up Door & Racks; (4) 2013-2014 RAM C/V; 2014 CHEV. Express; 2012 FORD E350 SRW KUV w/Ut. Body; 2009 GMC 3500, DRW, w/Generator & Ut. Body; 2007 CHEV 3500 Cargo; 2012 FORD Econoline; 2011 FORD Econoline; 2010 CHEV Express 2500, w/shelving2010 FORD Econoline E150 w/shelving; 2010 DODGE Grand Caravan, w/shelving; GMC Express Cargo, w/shelving; Trailers: 2024 NEXHAUL 14’ Dump; DORSEY Step Deck; VULCAN Step Deck; Utility Trailer; Mixing Tank Trailer; Misc. Vehicle: PANTHER P-50 Scoot Coupe; Golf Carts; Containers: (4) 40’ Shipping Container; 20’ Shipping Container, insulated; 20’ Shipping Container; 12’ Storage Container; Building: (3) UNUSED 2023 BASTONE 110V Portable Toilets; 2023 UNUSED 110V Portable Office; Stone: (6) Pallets- 2” Tumble Garden Path; (13) Pallets- 6” Natural Face Steps; (10) PalletsTumbled Pavers; (6) Pallets- Thermal Steps- Misc. Sizes; (4) Pallets- Gauged Colonial; (25) Pallets- Bluestone Treads- Misc. Sizes; (16) Pallets- 1.5” Thermal Bluestone- Misc. Sizes; (6) Pallets- 2” Patio Kits; (4) Pallets- 2” Thermal Kits; (4) Pallets- Snapped Wallstone- Misc. Sizes; (2) 1.5” Patio Kits; Pallet- 1” Tumbled Irregular Pavers; (2) Pallets- 1.5” Tumbled Irregular Pavers; (3) Pallets- Decorative Stone Bags- 2- Blue, 1- Red; Pallet- Stone Dust Bags; (5) Pallets- 1.5” Natural Pattern; (2) 1” Natural Pattern; (12) Pallets 1.5” Bluestone, full color; Storage Shelter: (2) GOLDEN MOUNT 40’x40’x13’ Dome; (2) GOLDEN MOUNT 30’x40’x15’ Dome; GOLDEN MOUNT 20’x40’ Dome; (4) GOLDEN MOUNT 20’x30’x12’ Dome; GOLDEN MOUNT 20’x20’ Dome; (2) All-Steel Carport; Generators: 36KW Liquid Cooled Single Phase Generator; 16KW Generator; 10KW Generator w/Essential Circuits Transfer Switch & Wiring; 7KW CorePower Generator, w/Essential Circuit Transfer Switch; Misc.: HANSON GENERAL Snow Blower; FISHER 500 Sander; FISHER Snow Plow; SNOW EX Precision Pro 1675 Tailgate Spreader; (6) 2023 STEELMAN 10’ Work Bench w/18 Drawers & 2 Cabinets; (2) 2023 STEELMAN 7’ Work Bench w/18 Drawers; (3) 2023 STEELMAN 7’ Work Bench w/10 Drawers & 2 Cabinets; (3) 2023 STEELMAN 7’ Work Bench w/ 20 Drawers; Sign Board; TNT550 Bumper Jack; Jumping Jack Compactor; (19) Pallets- Concrete Blocks; Jib Crane; Lg Sand Blasting Pot; 8” Water Pump; (2) STERLING Truck Fuel Tanks; HD Engine Hoist; OTC Engine Stand; Pallet- Trench Box Dividers; Pallet- Metal Fence Sections; (7) Pallets- Pallet Racking; (2) Pallets- Roll Roofing; Set of Stairs; Small Dumpster; JOHN DEERE 25A Head; Air Jack; Portable Sprayer; Tank Sprayer; (9) 20’ Bi-Parting Iron Gates; (5) 14’ Bi-Parting Iron Gates; (2) Hose Reels; (2) Metal Ramps; 10’ Equipment Racks; Aerator, Pond Aerator; Start-All, (2) 21” Mowers; Carts; Yellow Cans; Wrought Iron Fence Sections; Wire Mesh; Hoist Rings; Water Mist Machine; Carbon Steel Turnover Box; Tarps; (2) AGTIRES FOR Tractor; Pickup Toolbox; Pickup Rack; Leaf Blowers; Jack Hammers; Tailgate; 30”x36” Metal Blacksmiths Table w/Anvil & Tools; Fireproof Cabinets; Mag Drills; HD Machine Skates, Torch Carts; Fans; Shop Ladders; Unused Safety/Traffic Cones; Power Tools; HD Chain;
Inspection: Friday, May 3 - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Online bidding will be available through Proxibid. Please register for online bidding a minimum of 24 hours before sale.
ASCE Lauds Thomas Viaduct Railroad Bridge in Elkridge, Md.
the prestigious title for creativity and innovation; almost all are executed under challenging conditions.
“As civil engineers build the infrastructure of the future, they take inspiration from the projects which helped shape communities today,” said Marsia Geldert-Murphey, ASCE president. “The Thomas Viaduct played a huge role in developing rail service on the east coast nearly 200 years ago and remains a vital link every day for freight service, which delivers so many of the items we need to live our lives, along with providing efficient commuter service for thousands of people every day. The work of a civil engineer can impact a community for centuries, which is why it is so important to design projects for the future.”
The Thomas Viaduct became necessary as the Baltimore and Ohio (B&O) railroad planned the first rail line into the nation’s capital. Civil engineer Benjamin Henry Latrobe Jr. (1806-1878), who served as the railroad’s engineer, designed the project. Latrobe faced several challenges in design-
ing the Thomas Viaduct because crossing the Patapsco River required a curved path for the railroad. To achieve this, Latrobe designed the crossing using eight arches and piers in a trapezoid shape.
When it opened, the 63,000-ton granite viaduct was immediately recognized by engineers as an engineering success. It has survived significant floods that damaged other nearby viaducts. During the Civil War, the Thomas Viaduct was on the only rail line in and out of Washington, D.C., and Union troops heavily guarded it to ensure its safety.
The Thomas Viaduct became a National Historic Landmark in 1964, and ASCE first recognized the project as a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark in 2010. The April 13th event featured the unveiling of a marker to recognize the Thomas Viaduct as a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark.
For more information about ASCE’s Historic Civil Engineering Landmark Program, visit www.asce.org/about-civilengineering/history-and-heritage/historiclandmarks.
PLUS: Crawler Drill • Flatbed, Van Body, Fire Truck, and Side-by-Side • Gooseneck, Tag-A-Long, and Office Trailers • Forklifts • Pumps, Air Compressors, and Light Plant • Sandblast Pot • Trench Compactor • Incline Screen • Assorted Attachments and Parts • Contractors Tools and Shop Equipment
