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Breaking New Ground: $650M Expansion for Medical Center By Brenda Ruggiero CEG CORRESPONDENT
A $650 million renovation and expansion project is transforming the Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center in Houston. Part of the Memorial Hermann Health System, the hospital was the first to open in the Texas Medical Center. Known as the Breaking New Ground project, highlights include a new, state-of-the-art patient care tower and a second building with parking and infrastructure capabilities to support future growth and renovation of existing pavilions on the sprawling campus. The project began in 2014 and is cur- Memorial Hermann-Texas rently on schedule for a 2019 completion Medical Center photo date. The contract was awarded to A $650 million Balfour Beatty Construction. renovation There will be two new buildings — one patient care tower and one parking and expansion project is and infrastructure building. The 15-floor transforming patient care tower will house the Texas the Memorial Trauma Institute and Memorial Hermann HermannLife Flight, including the John S. Dunn Texas Medical Helistop and dispatch center. Center in A total of 1.34 million sq. ft. (124,490 Houston. see MEDICAL page 16
Austin OK’s Construction, Demolition, Recycling Ordinance By Brenda Ruggiero CEG CORRESPONDENT
In November, the city council of Austin, Texas, approved an ordinance to increase the reuse and recycling of materials from construction and demolition projects. The Construction and Demolition Recycling Ordinance is set to go into effect in October 2016. The action came about through recommendations proposed by the Zero Waste Advisory Commission (ZWAC). As the ordinance was being developed, Austin city staff members received input from people involved with architectural design, engineering, construction, demolition, deconstruction hauling and material processing, as well as from civic groups.
Numerous meetings were held throughout the year, and ordinance drafts were created and revised in August, September, October and November. Currently, it is reported that construction and demolition projects generate at least 20 percent of all materials that go into Austin’s area landfills. Under the new ordinance, construction projects larger than 5,000 sq. ft. (464.5 sq m) will be required to have a 50 percent diversion of materials. In 2019, requirements will also include commercial demolition projects. “This ordinance takes a huge step toward achieving Austin’s Zero Waste goal by requiring more recycling and reuse of valuable materials,” said Bob Gedert, Austin Resource Recovery director. Gedert reported that the ordinance builds
on two decades of construction material reuse and recycling guidelines championed by the Austin Energy Green Building (AEGB) program. Because many affordable housing developments are already required to comply with AEGB standards (including 50 percent materials diversion), the ordinance poses a neutral impact on affordable housing. Other new projects could experience an increase of 0.1 to 0.2 percent in total construction costs. A workshop on deconstruction is planned for Feb. 4, 2016. For more information, visit www.austintexas.gov/construction-demolition. About Austin Resource Recovery Austin Resource Recovery provides a wide range of services designed to transform
waste into resources while keeping the community clean. Services include curbside collection of recycling, trash, yard trimmings, and large brush and bulk items; street sweeping; dead animal collection; household hazardous waste disposal and recycling; and outreach and education. In December 2011, the Austin City Council approved the Austin Resource Recovery Master Plan, which is the city’s roadmap to Zero Waste. The city of Austin is committed to reducing the amount of waste sent to area landfills by 90 percent by 2040 or sooner. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s Web site at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.) CEG
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Lift & Move Career Event Coming to Texas in February Industry support is growing for the second Lift & Move USA careers event. The oneday conference will take place in Houston, Texas, Feb. 10, 2016, and will promote careers in the crane, rigging and specialized transport industries. Backing the event are organizations including Houston-based crane company TNT Crane & Rigging — which will host the event at its facility — sponsors CICB, Tadano, and Bengal, plus the IUOE (International Union of Operating Engineers) and national vocational training body SkillsUSA. Also supporting the event are private companies Lifting Gear Hire, Mammoet and Berard Transportation. Lift & Move USA is an industry initiative to promote job opportunities in the crane, rigging and specialized transport industries, and is targeted at high school students, college students and military veterans. It will educate the next generation of drivers, mechanics, welders, operators and riggers on opportunities within the industry. The event is jointly organized by Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA), the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO), and industry publisher KHL Group, owners of American Cranes & Transport magazine.
Lift & Move USA is an industry initiative to promote job opportunities in the crane, rigging and specialized transport industries, and is targeted at high school students, college students and military veterans.
“There is real support for this initiative and one of the reasons for that is the growing recognition of the important role that skilled trades people play in our economy,” said Mike Appling, TNT’s president and CEO.
“The crane and rigging industry is facing a shortage of skilled labor. Lift & Move USA will meet that challenge by showcasing our industry to young people, showing them the many rewarding jobs and careers that are
available.” The Houston event will be hosted by TNT at its headquarters on the South Loop West freeway, Houston. The event is free for students and military veterans. Joel Dandrea, executive vice president of SC&RA, said he was pleased with the response from the industry to the second Lift & Move event. “The first event in Chicago was a great success, and now we are seeing that many of our members are interested in participating in Houston, or hosting events in different cities,” he said. “We know very well the wonderful careers that young people can have in this industry. These events will drive home these opportunities to the next generation of drivers, mechanics, welders, crane operators and riggers.” Crane, specialized transport and rigging companies work in a wide range of industries including construction, oil and gas, energy and transportation. They provide cranes, heavy transport and specialized rigging services. For more information, visit www.liftandmoveusa.com. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s Web site at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
Kirby-Smith Announces Montgomery as Vice President of Product Support Kirby-Smith announced the hiring of Tom Montgomery as the new vice president of product support. As VP of product support, Montgomery will be responsible for the growth and profitability of KirbySmith’s parts and service business — balancing strategic collaboration with other executives and the management team, to develop company goals and objectives. He is tasked to ensure that Kirby-Smith is well positioned in an evolving, competitive environment by being an agent for organizational development and change. Montgomery’s office will be headquartered in Kirby-Smith’s Dallas, Texas, branch, providing additional corporate presence to Kirby-Smith’s southern division. A results-oriented leader with a reputation for growing revenue and leveraging competitive advantage, Montgomery is ready for the challenges of his new position. “I believe that the true measure of a successful dealership is simple — how
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well do we look after our customers and how well do we look after our employees?” Montgomery said. He is quick to reference the importance of teamwork in regards to achieving his vision of success. “Every accomplishment is created by a team effort, no more or no less,” he said. Montgomery brings to Kirby-Smith more than 40 years’ experience in the construction industry, including experience in multiple senior executive positions for various distribution and manufacturing companies in North America and overseas. He most recently served as director of service
operations for Brandt Industries in Regina, Saskatchewan, the largest privately held John Deere dealership in the world. “Tom brings a tremendous skill set to company and we would like to welcome him to the Kirby-Smith Family,” said Jeff Weller, vice president and general manager of Kirby-Smith’s Northern Division. For more information, call 888/8610219 or visit www.kirby-smith.com. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s Web site at www.constructionequip- Tom Montgomery, the new vice president of product support, Kirby-Smith. mentguide.com.)
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Buy vs. Rent: Wheel Loader Economics
Texas Firm Does the Math — Decides Leasing Is Best Option Faced with the many unknowns in the oil business, Ygriega Field Services, a Texas company specializing in on-site services for the drilling industry, developed a strategy for the future. After taking a hard look at the economics of heavy equipment, the company turned its attention to a Doosan DL250-3 wheel loader. The decision to purchase the machine has already made a significant impact on both the current financial situation of the firm and the plan to expand its workload. “We previously rented wheel loaders from local rental centers, primarily to handle pipe and crushed rock at drilling sites,” said purchasing manager Pablo Almaguer. “A six-hour rental could cost us as much as $1,200. We would usually do that twice a month. So, our total cost of having limited access to a wheel loader would be around $2,400 a month. That seemed high in today’s economic environment. Plus, we had no motivation to look for other work that would require a wheel loader because most of the additional income would go to the rental company. That’s why we began to consider alternatives.” Choosing the right wheel loader, based on what it could do and what it
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rentals each month, we now are leasing — with an option to buy — a very productive Doosan wheel loader. The three-year arrangement allows us to use our monthly payments as a down payment if we want to purchase the loader. Or we can continue the leasing program with a new model after the current lease expires.” The financing arrangement is not the only benefit of having a top-of-the-line wheel loader available every day. “Once we got the DL250-3 wheel loader, we informed the well-drilling community that we were capable of taking on a variety of additional assignments,” Almaguer said. “There are many projects connected to well drilling that we can do much easier with our wheel loader. Our customers like dealing with fewer vendors, so the more services we can provide the better.” He points out that if the company can keep the wheel loader busy with one job a week, it can make the payment and keep employees busy. “Instead of the dollars going to a rental firm, more of the income is staying in our own pocket,” he concluded. (This story was reprinted with permission from Doosan’s DoMore Magazine, Winter 2016 Issue.) (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s Web site at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
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Kirby-Smith Makes Changes in Its N. Texas Branches Kirby-Smith Machinery Inc. has implemented the following internal structure change to provide streamlined customer focus by branch assigned territory. Effective Jan. 1, 2016, Paul Bell will take responsibility for all facets of the Fort Worth and Abilene branches, including sales and rental oversight. Doug Bagley will assume the role for the Dallas branch and its assigned area of responsibility. These dual roles of sales and operations manager will align the company focus to be the equipment authority for the industry and clients they serve. By providing structure to the combined departments with one primary manager, each branch will provide seamless products and product support across the 149 counties covered by KSMI in north and west Texas. KSMI provides support to its customers in Texas from six area locations in north and west Texas. Branch operations in west Texas, including Odessa, Lubbock and Amarillo, are directed by Chuck Thompson, west Texas area manager. Kirby-Smith’s organization structure change in the Texas metroplex is driven by high customer volume and strong activity, which has been mostly unaffected by energy markets. “These operational changes will better position KSMI for the expected growth in sales and rental,” reported David Cooper, vice president and general manager of the southern division. “In addition we will have the right structure for expanding our support with new locations and new products as we continue to provide strong primary contact with a growing marketplace.” Kirby-Smith Machinery Inc. has been in the industry for more than 30 years, and is approaching the seventh year of expanded coverage in the Texas equipment market. KSMI offers Komatsu, National boom trucks and the Wirtgen family of products (Wirtgen, Kleemann, Vogele and Hamm) along with rental, sales, service and parts for these lines and other aligned products in most of the territory. Kirby-Smith Machinery Inc. was established in 1983, and is a new and used heavy construction equipment and crane dealer. Kirby-Smith Machinery and its employees are committed to providing reliable new and used equipment for sale and equipment rentals, service and equipment parts for multiple makes and models. Kirby-Smith has 10 branch locations in Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, and Missouri. For more information call 888/861-0219 or visit www.kirby-smith.com. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s Web site at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
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Magid Announces New Safety Store Location in Houston Magid, a manufacturer and supplier of safety solutions and personal protective equipment (PPE) is better serving the Houston area with a new store. Located in the heart of the industrial area, the store makes it easy for safety managers and buyers to access Magid’s safety expertise and manufactured products, as well as more than 700 of safety’s leading brands. The store delivers local inventory of head-totoe protection, including work gloves, respiratory, fall protection, safety glasses, hard hats, eye protection and flame-resistant clothing. Magid’s local sales team has been serving the Houston area for almost 70 years. The Houston store will supplement Magid’s distribution capabilities with immediate access to PPE for local customers such as: • Contractors who manage turnarounds and need to outfit
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employees with PPE • Companies who have employee PPE allowance programs • Anyone who needs quality PPE right away “Magid always strives to provide our customers with the best safety solutions at the best value,” said Lee Cohen, senior vice president at Magid. “With this new addition to the Houston market, we can give our local customers improved access to Magid’s trust-
ed safety products and services.” On Oct. 27, 2015, Magid hosted an all-day, grand opening event, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., to showcase the new store. The day was filled with safety education, networking opportunities with other industry professionals, and a preview of the store offering and capabilities. Activities included: • 3M safety training sessions: The Importance of PPE Fit • Safety Fair with industry leading vendors
• Raffles and prizes, live entertainment and complimentary food and drinks Magid also offered a 20 percent off first in-store purchase incentive for grand opening attendees. You can visit the store at: 401 Independence Pkwy La Porte, Texas 77571 Phone: 888/380-9434 (The store is located behind Love’s truck stop)
About Magid Magid, headquartered in Chicago suburb, Romeoville, Ill., is a leading manufacturer, importer, distributor and direct supplier of personal protective equipment (PPE) and services for the industrial and consumer markets. Magid safety solutions address customer challenges including compliance, accident prevention, cost-containment and inventory management. A partner in safety to thousands of companies since 1946, Magid offers 700 safety brands including its own signature Magid branded products along with 3M, Ansell, DuPont, Honeywell, Carhartt, MAPA, MSA, Showa and many more. For information call 773/2891318 or visit magidglove.com/ houstongrandopening (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s Web site at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.) CEG
HOLT CAT, JBSA Provide Technical Training to Veterans HOLT CAT, the Caterpillar equipment and engine dealer of south, central, north and northeast Texas, continues its commitment to veterans and service members, partnering with Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) to offer personnel exiting military service technical training for transition into fulfilling, civilian careers. HOLT CAT and JBSA developed a specialized training track to recruit service members for technical positions. Through this partnership, HOLT provides job training, employment skills training and internship opportunities for military service members who are within six months of their leave date from service. HOLT CAT is the first company to partner with the Armed Services in this kind of training program and encourages other companies to do the same. “Supporting veterans in the San Antonio community has always been an important mission for HOLT,” said Corinna Holt Richter, senior vice president and chief administrative officer. “We respect the sacrifices that our armed forces make, and HOLT is proud to partner with JBSA to develop programs that provide training and employment opportunities for veterans.” HOLT CAT sells, rents and services Caterpillar machines, engines, generator sets and trucks in a 118-county Texas territory
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spanning from the Red River to the Rio Grande. HOLT offers total machine and engine rebuild capabilities, sells used equipment around the world and fabricates its own line of land clearing equipment and HOLT Spray King water tankers. HOLT is the dealer of Link-Belt cranes in the eastern half of Texas as well as the El Paso area. They are the dealer of AGCO/Challenger and Claas farm equipment for the eastern half of Texas and portions of Arkansas and Missouri. The Holt name has been associated with heavy equipment and Caterpillar for more than 100 years. Peter M. Holt, chief executive officer of HOLT CAT, is the greatgrandson of Benjamin Holt, who in 1904 developed the first successful track-type tractor which he named the “Caterpillar.” HOLT CAT has come to be synonymous with quality, integrity and commitment to customer service. The HOLT CAT team is committed to providing rock solid stability with superior products and services to heavy equipment and engine users from Brownsville to Texarkana, Texas. For more information, visit www.holtcat.com. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s Web site at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
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The Texas State Department of Transportation received bids for transportation-related improvement projects. Following is a list of some of the projects let. County: Tarrant Project ID: NH 2016(098) Project: Grade, drain, base, stripe and pavement. Location: U.S. 81/287 split to Denton County line. Estimate: $128,107,829 Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Austin Bridge & Road Services LP — $117,488,606 • McCarthy Building Companies Inc. — $118,595,914 • J.D. Abrams L.P. — $122,522,571 • Webber LLC — $122,868,599 • Mario Sinacola & Sons Excavating Inc. — $123,464,769 County: Ellis Project ID: NH 2016(091) Project: Widen four lane rural to six lanes. Location: Two mi. south of FM 566 (Hill C/L) to U.S. 77 south of Waxahachie. Estimate: $33,883,573 Contractors and Bid Amounts: • OHL USA Inc. — $35,775,602 • Haydon Building Corporation — $36,753,844 • Sterling Delaware Holding Company Inc. — $36,837,516 • Ed Bell Construction Company — $38,849,131 County: Franklin Project ID: NH 2016(100) Project: Heavy overlay. Location: Hopkins County line (EB) to Titus County line. Estimate: $18,598,477 Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Austin Bridge & Road Services LP — $16,431,004 • RK Hall LLC — $16,495,201 • Kiewit Infrastructure South Company — $21,371,262 • East Texas Bridge Inc. — $21,435,815
lane and operator improvement. Location: 2.6 mi. north of McMullen C/L to 9 mi. north of McMullen C/L. Estimate: $10,337,607 Contractors and Bid Amounts: •Anderson Columbia Company Inc. — $10,114,302 • Curran Contracting Company — $10,136,103 • Dean Word Company Ltd. — $10,270,039 • Angel Brothers Holdings Corporation — $10,821,356 • Hunter Industries Ltd. — $10,951,132 • Ray Faris Inc. — $11,108,271
County: Polk Project ID: STP 2013(515) Project: Add passing lanes. Location: Onalaska to FM 2457. Estimate: $14,365,535 Contractors and BidAmounts: • Smith & Company — $13,913,635 • Moore Brothers Construction Company — $14,796,703 • Angel Brothers Holdings Corporation — $15,689,855 County: Brazos Project ID: STP 2016(085) Project: Seal coat. Location: U.S. 190 to SH 21. Estimate: $10,150,006 Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Newman & Keng Paving Company Inc. — $8,448,979 • F. N. Ploch Construction Company Inc. — $8,707,925 • Brannan Paving Company Ltd. — $9,006,180 • Clark Construction of Texas Inc. — $9,419,056 County: Atascosa Project ID: STP 2016(072) Project: Rehab and widen roadway to provide passing
County: Brown Project ID: STP 1302(079)RGS Project: Railroad bridge replacement. Location: At Ft. Worth and Western Railroad. Estimate: $8,007,262 Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Kiewit Infrastructure South Company — $12,174,396 • Austin Bridge & Road Services LP — $12,541,806 • Prater Equipment Company Inc. — $12,973,068 County: Bowie Project ID: STP 2016(076)HES Project: Texturize shoulders and CL texturing. Location: FM 2149 to SH 8 (North). Estimate: $2,266,538 Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Striping Technology L.P. — $1,829,345 • Stripe-A-Zone Inc. — $1,934,967 • Trp Construction Group LLC — $1,987,897 • Total Highway Maintenance LLC — $2,482,687 County: Brazoria Project ID: STP 2016(061) Project: Pavement repair, ACP overlay and pavement markings. Location: SH 35 to SH 332. Estimate: $7,636,242 Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Angel Brothers Holdings Corporation — $7,645,090 • Durwood Greene Construction Company — $8,233,884
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Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center Expands
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The original facility was only 200,000 sq. ft. (18,580 sq m). Today, Memorial Hermann’s flagship hospital encompasses more than 2.5 million sq. ft. (232,257 sq m) and the expansion will create growth to 3.84 million sq. ft. (356,747 sq m). MEDICAL from page 1
sq m) will be added to the hospital. There will be 160 additional beds, 24 operating rooms (19 replacement and five new), 16 additional emergency room bays, 750 new parking spaces, a 335-seat café and seven shelled floors and six shelled operating rooms to accommodate future growth. In addition, the John S. Dunn Burn Center, the only comprehensive burn center in Houston verified by the American Burn Association, will expand to 20 beds. “One challenge with the project is that it is a tight, urban site requiring relocation of several operating departments to create the footprint
of the tower,” said Drew Munhausen of the Memorial Hermann public relations team. “Old foundations and undocumented underground utilities are within the project footprint. Another challenge is the disconnection and demolition of sections of the existing buildings including emergency generators which are within the project footprint.” Munhausen explained that the building type is uncommon: an 18story hospital building containing a Level 1 Trauma Center with a helipad on the roof. Construction has not yet started on the tower, and the project is not fully awarded at this time.
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The project began in 2014 and is currently on schedule for a 2019 completion date.
Hospital Information Founded in 1925, Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center is the primary teaching hospital for the UTHealth Medical School. Memorial Hermann-TMC provides leading-edge care in heart, neuroscience, orthopedics, women's health, general surgery, organ transplantation and more. As one of only two certified Level I trauma centers in the greater see MEDICAL page 20
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The building type is uncommon: an 18-story hospital building containing a Level 1 Trauma Center with a helipad on the roof.
The 15-floor patient care tower will house the Texas Trauma Institute and Memorial Hermann Life Flight, including the John S. Dunn Helistop and dispatch center.
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Known as the Breaking New Ground project, highlights include a new, state-of-the-art patient care tower and a second building with parking and infrastructure capabilities to support future growth and renovation of existing pavilions on the sprawling campus.
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Expansion Adds Beds, Operating Facilities to Medical Center MEDICAL from page 16
Houston area, the hospital provides 24/7 emergency and trauma care. Memorial Hermann Life Flight provides emergency rescue within a 150-mi. (241 km) radius. The original facility was only 200,000 sq. ft. (18,580 sq m). Today, Memorial Hermann’s flagship hospital encompasses more than 2.5 million sq. ft. (232,257 sq m) and the expansion will create
growth to 3.84 million sq. ft. (356,747 sq m). An integrated health system, Memorial Hermann is known for world-class clinical expertise, patient-centered care, leading-edge technology and innovation. The system, with more than 20,000 employees, serves to advance health in Southeast Texas and the Greater Houston community. Memorial Hermann’s 13 hospi-
Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center photo
Part of the Memorial Hermann Health System, the hospital was the first to open in the Texas Medical Center.
Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center photo
A total of 1.34 million sq. ft. (124,490 sq m) will be added to the hospital.
tals include four hospitals in the Texas Medical Center: an acute care hospital which houses the Texas Trauma Institute and a Level I trauma center of which Life Flight air ambulance is a part, a hospital for children, a rehabilitation hospital, and an orthopedic and spine hospital; eight suburban
hospitals; and a second rehabilitation hospital in Katy, Texas. The system also operates three Heart & Vascular Institutes, the Mischer Neuroscience Institute, three IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute locations, joint replacement centers, cancer centers, imaging and surgery centers, sports medicine and rehabilitation cen-
ters, outpatient laboratories, a chemical dependency treatment center, a home health agency, a retirement community and a nursing home. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s Web site at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.) CEG
Momentum Rental Opens Corpus Christi, Richwood Stores Momentum Rental and Sales, an Atlas Copco dealer in Barrett has more than 15 years of experience in the rental Port Lavaca, Texas, opened two new facilities — one in industry, which helps him build strong relationships with Corpus Christi and another in Richwood, Texas. With the customers. Momentum Rental and Sales has been serving new locations, Momentum extends Atlas Copco’s equip- Texas for three years and became an Atlas Copco dealer in ment and support offering to the growing petrochemical and 2013. refinery customers in those areas. “We chose to work with Atlas Copco because they offer a “Our mission is to be there for our customers through every phase of their projects with high-quality equipment backed by exceptional customer service,” said Joey Barrett, Momentum Rental and Sales chief executive officer. “Our two new facilities help us accomplish this mission by making us accessible to more customers, particularly in the growing petrochemical and refinery markets.” The new facilities bring Momentum’s number of stores to three. The company rents, sells and services a wide range of new and used equipment, including Atlas Momentum Copco portable air compres- Rental and sors, generators, handheld Sales’s two new tools and light compaction locations will carry a wide variety of Atlas equipment in addition to lifts Copco equipment, including portable air compressors, generators, and earth moving machines. light compaction equipment and handheld tools.
wide breadth of rugged and reliable products, which is critical in this industry,” Barrett said. Atlas Copco designs its equipment to withstand harsh conditions, from the yard to the job site, according to the company. For example, many of Atlas Copco’s 90- to 1,800cfm compressors feature the company’s polyethylene HardHat canopy. The canopy lasts longer and retains a higher resale value since it will not corrode and resists dents and fading. “Contractors depend on their equipment day in and day out, which is why reliability and durability are a key priority for all of our products, whether they are rented or purchased,” said Clint Blair, Atlas Copco business development manager, oil and gas. “And offering contractors a complete breadth of equipment that requires minimal servicing gives them peace of mind when it comes to their bottom line and meeting tight deadlines.” Barrett added that Atlas Copco’s rental-focused equipment and full breadth of products allows the company to serve nearly any customer for any application. “Having a large variety of reliable equipment is what helps us serve growing markets and enhances our productivity, trust with customers, and ultimately our success,” Barrett said. “We look forward to growing relationships with new customers and our markets.” (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s Web site at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
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Commissioners Accept Deal...
Plans Approved for Two New Bridges to Pelican Island GALVESTON, Texas (AP) Galveston County has approved an agreement with Galveston for construction of two new bridges to Pelican Island. The Galveston County Daily News reported that commissioners accepted a deal to use city property as a starting point for the rail and road bridges. The existing two-lane drawbridge for Pelican Island, which is home to Texas A&M University-Galveston, was built in 1957. Commissioner Ryan Dennard said the next step is reaching an agreement with the Port of Houston to use its property on Pelican Island for bridge landing points. Galveston County in 2013 estimated a new four-lane vehicular bridge could cost up to $30 million. County commissioners approved the deal and county staffers will spend the next two
Commissioner Ryan Dennard said the next step is reaching an agreement with the Port of Houston to use its property on Pelican Island for bridge landing points. years on planning, engineering and environmental studies for the bridges. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s Web site at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
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BANE MACHINERY ..............................................................24
KIRBY-SMITH MACHINERY INC ..........................................18
BAYONET-RECS ..................................................................23
KLEIN PRODUCTS OF TEXAS ............................................12
BLUELINE CONST EQUIP & SERVICES ..............................6
KUBOTA SVL ........................................................................21
CISCO LOGISTICS ..............................................................17
MIDCO SLING AND CABLE ................................................21
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PAVEMENT RECYCLER/BAGELA ......................................19
TEXAS SUPPLEMENT PROMO ..................................22
ROMCO EQUIPMENT CO ......................................................2
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TROPHY TRACTOR ................................................................7
EAGER BEAVER TRAILERS ..................................................9
US SHORING & EQUIPMENT CO ......................................11
FOUR SEASONS EQUIPMENT INC ......................................3
VERMEER OF TEXAS-LOUISIANA ......................................5
INTERSTATE TRAILERS ......................................................15
WAUKESHA-PEARCE INDUSTRIES INC ..........................18
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