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August 31 2024 Vol. XXX • No. 18
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Roland Machinery’s Wick Receives Recognition From Tana...14
Sanco Hosts Inaugural ‘Sanco Sandbox’ in Mankato, Minn. ...18
INDOT/I-69 Finish Line photo
Five years after construction began, a $2 bilCEG CORRESPONDENT lion Indiana interstate project is completed on time and on budget despite a few unexpected hurdles. Dubbed the I-69 Finish Line by the Indiana By Lori Tobias
Yoder & Frey Hosts Retirement Sales in Ohio, California...90
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Paving Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-47 Utility Equipment Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65-69 Snow & Ice Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80-85 Auction Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88-95 Business Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Department of Transportation (INDOT), the 26mi. project is the sixth and final section of the I69 connection between Evansville and Indianapolis. “It is very nice to have the newest interstate in the nation,” said Tim Miller, HNTB corridor manager for the project. “America isn’t design-
ing and building a lot of new interstates. The economic impacts and improved mobility will be significant for the region.” Those impacts are expected to add up to $4.1 billion over the next 20 years. see FINISH page 64
Safe Workers Equals Happy Insurers Consistent Jobsite Safety Returns Lower Premiums, Satisfied Employees, More By Lucy Perry
Many construction contractors are overlooking a partner in their quest for jobsite safety: their insurers. Taking advantage of safety analysis programs provided by insurance carriers can result in immediate premium discounts for fleet liability plans. However, insurers are not pushing their clients often enough to make simple changes to mitigate the safety risks on the job. Contractors know company safety directly impacts insurance rates. Insurers assess the risk of covering contractors based on their safety practices. “A strong safety record can lead to lower premiums,” said New York contractor GTL Construction.
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see SAFETY page 70
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