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Crews Working to Repair Washed-Out Scenic Highway SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Construction crews are working to determine when they can rebuild a section of scenic roadway near Big Sur after it collapsed in torrential rain during the last week in January, but the damage was not as bad as from a 2017 landslide that cut off the tourist destination along the central California coast for over a year, officials said. The intense rainstorms created a debris flow that overwhelmed water drains, flowed across Highway 1 and eroded
it, washing away a 150-ft. (46 m) chunk of roadway, the state Department of Transportation said. The section that crumbled in Monterey County is about 30 mi. (48 km) south of a famous bridge that’s frequently photographed by tourists and was featured in the opening credits of HBO’s “Big Little Lies.” The winding highway is a popular driving route renowned for its ocean views. Following the storm, crews were still working to clear debris piles, remove slides, clear and repair drainage systems
and stabilize damaged sections of Highway 1 at about 60 places, Caltrans said. The road also shut down for weeks last year because of a wildfire that started in Big Sur in August and was finally contained on Dec. 31, 2020. The agency initially closed 44 mi. (71 km) of the road to allow people to evacuate but said the closures would be reduced to about 23 mi. (37 km). Drone video of the highway shows a huge chasm and both northbound and southbound lanes missing. There was no estimate on when the road would reopen, Caltrans said. But the rain damage is not as extensive as when heavy rains in 2017 unleashed a landslide on the highway and caused a bridge to crumble, blocking passage through the area for over a year, said Big Sur Chamber of Commerce President Kirk Gafill, owner of the historic Nepenthe Restaurant that’s been serving Big Sur since 1949. “In 2017, it was a much bigger slide, it was the biggest slide in county history. This is a pretty typical slip out here,” Gafill said. He said the washout will impact some businesses and residents and force those traveling from Southern California to take a detour that will add about two hours to their trip. But he said the bulk of Big Sur’s businesses and residents won't be largely affected because about 60 percent of visitors travel to the coastal communities known for luxury spas, posh hotels and scenic retreats from Northern California. “For the bulk of the visitors, they won't even know the road is closed because they don't travel that far south because they're driving down and then turning around”' Gafill said.
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Numerous Contractors Win Awards for Successful Projects Flatiron Construction won the Heavy Civil Over $100 Million Constructor Award for the Route 210 Roadway Rehabilitation.
(L-R): Peter Tateishi, CEO of AGC of California; Dina Kimble, AGC of California president-elect and president, CEO of Royal Electric Company; Michael Blach, AGC of California president and chairman of Blach Construction Company; and Juliana Almanza, chief of staff of AGC of California.
AGC of California (AGC) welcomed more than 300 attendees at its virtual Installation & Awards Gala on Jan. 28, 2021. The black-tie event kicked off a great start to 2021 with hundreds gathering safely behind their screens and celebrating momentous successes in a challenging year. “Throughout 2020, our member companies gave us a lot to celebrate and be grateful for. As an industry, it is only right that we pause and reflect on the important work construction does every day. COVID-19 has had major impacts, but the resiliency of our state shined, and it started with construction,” said Peter Tateishi, CEO of AGC. “Congratulations to each of our award winners.” At the virtual Gala, AGC also hosted an “Oscar-style” awards celebration, recognizing excellence in the industry with the prestigious Construction Education Friend Award, Safety Professional of the Year Award, Achievement Awards and Constructor Awards.
Granite Construction won the Heavy Civil Under $35 Million Constructor Award for the Sacramento International Airport Runway 16R-34L Rehabilitation.
2021 Award Winners • Construction Education Friend Award: John E. Harriel Jr., Morrow Meadows • Safety Professional of the Year Award Winner: Art Mendoza, Nova Group Inc. • Associate Achievement Award Winner: Phil George • S.I.R. Achievement Award Winner: Dan Langford, Southwest Regional Council of see GALA page 10
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Officials Approve More Than Half Billion for Upgrades The California Transportation Commission (CTC) recently allocated more than $565 million for current projects – and approved $2 billion in future improvements – to address transportation needs throughout the state. This continued investment will repair highways and bridges and improve California’s growing network of mass transit, bicycle and pedestrian routes. “Caltrans is committed to improving California’s transportation infrastructure and creating safer, more reliable travel options,” said Caltrans Director Toks Omishakin. “This investment allows the department to continue our critical repairs and upgrades to roads, bridges, mass transit and bicycle and pedestrian routes.” Approved Projects By Caltrans District District 1: Eureka A project approved in Fort Bragg, Mendocino County includes a funding allocation of $2,835,000 for the Pudding Creek Bridge #10-0158 rail replacement, upgrade and widening project located in Fort Bragg on Highway 1 in Mendocino County. District 2: Redding Projects approved in District 2 in Shasta and Siskiyou counties include: • Weed Safety Roadside Rest Areas (Interstate 5, Siskiyou County): Upgrade potable water and wastewater systems to current standards at the northbound and southbound safety roadside rest area facilities. • Burney CAPM (State Route 299 near Burney, Shasta County): Rehabilitate pavement, upgrade guardrail and make curbs ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant. District 3: Marysville/Sacramento Projects approved in Nevada, Yolo and Placer counties include: • A $10.1 million project at 11 locations on Interstate 80 in Nevada County to replace guardrail with concrete barriers; • A $6.5 million project on Interstate 80 near Floriston in Nevada County to install cable net drapery and an erosion control system to address slope erosion and rockfall; • A $4.6 million project on State Route 16 in Esparto to make pedestrian and bicyclist safety improvements; • A $3.6 million project on Interstate 80 at various locations in Placer County to upgrade guardrail to current safety standards. District 4: Bay Area/Oakland Projects approved in the Bay Area include: • $123.4 million for the I-80 Solano Managed Lanes Project. The project incorporates pedestrian and bicycle modes by extending the multiuse Ulatis Creek Trail across I80, removing an existing barrier between the Vacaville Transportation Center and a section of Downtown Vacaville. • $60 Million for the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Train Control Modernization Program — along the Transbay Tube between San Francisco and Oakland, the project will include a new communications-based train control system. The project will also include cabling upgrades at train control rooms, wayside interlocks and switches and installation of new train control raceways and associated
cables. The project will increase transit ridership, increase train frequency and capacity, support efficient land use principles and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and vehicle miles traveled. • $3 million for the Windsor River Road/Windsor Road Intersection improvement and multi-use pathway connector in Sonoma County; 0.4 mi. of local road improvements including construct new roundabout; pedestrian crossing safety improvements; and a multiuse pathway. • $25 million for U.S. 101/De La Cruz Boulevard/Trimble Road Interchange improvements. In San Jose, reconstruct interchange; bike, pedestrian, and safety improvements. • $25 million for Soscol Junction at the State Route 29/221 intersection in Napa County, the project will reconfigure the existing signalized interchange and construct two new roundabout interchanges with an elevated structure along SR 29; and also construct a Class I multiuse path on the north side of the intersection allowing bicycles and pedestrians to navigate the intersection. The project will alleviate congestion, improve traffic flow and circulationn and enhance safety for bicyclists, motorists and pedestrians. The project will also reduce greenhouse gas emissions and close a bicycle network gap. District 5: San Luis Obispo/ Santa Barbara A project approved in San Luis Obispo County includes $10.5 million to replace the Toro Creek Bridge in Morro Bay. Work will include installing rock slope protection, upgrade of guardrail and end treatments, and provision of bridge rails and shoulders. District 6: Fresno/Bakersfield Projects approved in Madera County include a roadway rehabilitation project on State Route 99 in Madera County: $11.2 million will rehabilitate pavement by grinding and overlaying with rubberized asphalt, upgrade guardrail and drainage systems, install rumble strips, modify signals and widen shoulders from 0.2 mi. south of Avenue 17 to 0.3 mi. north of Avenue 17. District 7: Los Angeles Projects approved in Los Angeles and Ventura County include: • $67.3 Million for the Southern California Optimized Rail Expansion (SCORE): Design work includes a retaining/sound wall in the throat of Los Angeles Union Station; two new run-through tracks; a new viaduct to accommodate up to nine run-through tracks over the U.S.101 freeway; utility relocation and street improvements; and pedestrian and bicycle improvements. Outcome: reduction of greenhouse gas emissions; increased ridership through improved frequency and expanded service by providing 30minute bi-directional commuter rail services on the highest ridership segments of the Metrolink system, including system-wide supporting infrastructure improvements; improved integration with other transit and rail services, including Amtrak, OCTA bus, AVTA and LA Metro bus and rail services. • $4.6 Million for pavement rehabilitation on State Route 27 (Topanga Canyon Boulevard): 60.9 lane mi. from State Route 1 (Pacific Coast Highway) to Devonshire Street. Grind and overlay asphalt pavement and upgrade curb ramps to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
District 8: San Bernardino/Riverside Projects approved in Riverside and San Bernardino counties include San Bernardino County: replace Weigh in Motion (WIM) Scales on Interstate 40 near Newberry Springs ($2.68 million) located 5.6 mi. east of Fort Cady will replace the existing WIM system to meet current standards. The new system will reduce pavement damage and increase safety and operational efficiency. District 9: Bishop There are no projects at this time. District 10: Stockton Projects approved in Calaveras, Alpine and San Joaquin counties include: • A project that will rehabilitate bridge rail on State Route 26 at the Fork Mokelumne River Bridge in Calaveras County received $2 million. Workers will replace and upgrade bridge railing at three structures and seismic retrofit at one location. • A project that will rehabilitate three bridges on State Route 88 at various locations in Markleeville (Alpine County) received $10.7 million. By upgrading the bridge, workers will upgrade the bridge rail on two bridges, replace one bridge and barricade another bridge. District 11: San Diego Projects approved in the San Diego County region include: • $106.4 million to SANDAG, Caltrans and NCTD for improvements along the San Diego segment of the Los Angeles-San Luis Obispo-San Diego rail corridor, including $36.2 million for future phases of bluff stabilization in the city of Del Mar. These improvements are part of the North Coast Corridor Program, a comprehensive package of highway, rail, and environmental enhancement projects along Interstate 5 from La Jolla Village Drive to State Route 78. • $42.5 million to Caltrans and SANDAG for the State Route 11/Otay Mesa East Port of Entry Project. The investments include energy, water and communication utility relocation, and studies including design plans on the planned port of entry. In collaboration with Mexico’s Mesa De Otay II, the project will be a critical relief valve for freight and passenger vehicles, and will improve mobility, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and decrease congestion across all San Diego land ports of entry that currently cost both countries billions of dollars annually in foregone economic output. • $22.7 million to the city of San Diego for the La Media Road Expansion Project to improve freight access and customs operations in Otay Mesa. The project will optimize operations of local streets and reduce sources of congestion in a critical corridor for California exports. • $7 million to SANDAG for the Bike Up & Down Uptown, an active transportation project to create safe connections and increase accessibility for walking and biking in the Mission Valley, Five Points, and Uptown communities. District 12: Orange County A project approved in Orange County includes a $2.3 million project in and near Anaheim from Santa Ana Bridge to just south of the Harbor Boulevard Overcrossing. Project enhances highway worker safety by constructing access trails and access gates, relocating facilities away from traffic, and installing features to reduce repetitive maintenance activities.
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Firm Uses GPR Tech for Underground Utility Locating Modesto, Calif.-based ExceeD GPR & Locating focuses on safely locating underground utilities. The company has carved out a successful niche by using equipment to help clients save time while reducing the risk of injury and costly damages. ExceeD uses radio detection equipment and pairs it with the UtilityScan Pro ground penetrating radar (GPR) system to serve its client base , which includes Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), real estate agents, major national and regional developers and homeowners.
utility location and depth. The system fea- ular time. tures the GSSI SIR 4000 control unit and 350 “With the radio detection and GPR equipMHz digital HyperStacking antenna. The ment, I am able to do quite a bit at most sites. HyperStacking technology increases depth It is extremely accurate. There have even penetration of up to 40 ft. in ideal soil condi- been cases where clients are surprised and a tions, while also providing high near-surface bit concerned when I did not find an expected data resolution. Typical sewer line – then a week or depth penetration can range so later they get back to me from 8 to 12 ft. in California to let me know that even terrain, where Aguilar though the line was on the works. GSSI offers a range as-built plans, the utility of utility locating systems, never actually installed that including both two dimenline.” sional and three dimensionOn a humorous side al imaging systems. They note, Aguilar noted that a are offered with a variety of few clients continue to accessories, including GPS begin their locating projand LineTrac, an optional ects by using dowsing rods add-on that helps locate AC ExceeD uses radio detection or witching sticks to try to power and induced RF equipment and pairs it with find utilities. “Water lines energy present in conduits the UtilityScan Pro ground emit some kind of energy and utilities. penetrating radar (GPR) or charge that is picked up Aguilar specializes in system. by these historic tools and
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), where Aguilar’s team was hired to locate underground utilities in a service hangar prior to retrofits. Long-term client PG&E has hired ExceeD numerous times to locate underground utilities near and around natural gas line properties to ensure buried assets and utilities are clearly identified prior to the next phase of work being completed. The PG&E work is done under subcontract to the Mears Group, its sister company, Underground Construction Company. Aguilars’ company has been so successful in utility locating that it also branched out into GPR concrete scanning. The company has performed concrete scanning at a wide variety of sites, from water treatment plants, dams, wineries and high-rise hotels, to homes with post tension slabs. One interesting project was at the Modesto Silos, a redevelopment project by Modesto Silos and Royal Equity Investments LLC, where ExceeD had
Safely Locating Underground Utilities Miquel Aguilar, CEO and senior radar technician of ExceeD GPR & Locating, has worked on hundreds of underground utility locating and concrete scanning projects. The company focuses on locating underground mains, including telecommunication, electricity distribution, natural gas, cable television, fiber optics, traffic lights, streetlights, storm drains, water mains and wastewater pipes. Aguilar acknowledged that he entered the utility locating industry by a somewhat circuitous route. “I was in search of a truck to customize into a mobile clothing gallery for our clothing brand and I found the perfect one collecting dust in the yard of a concrete cutting company owned by a longtime friend. During the process of customizing the truck I was asked if I could help the company with their GPR division. “I never really planned on it, but once I came into it, I found it very interesting. I enjoyed the training and was determined to master the ExceeD GPR & Locating focuses on locating underground mains, including telecommunication, electricity distribution, natural gas, GPR technology to become one of cable television, fiber optics, traffic lights, streetlights, storm drains, water mains and wastewater pipes. the best in the industry.” After parting ways with his original com- doing two-dimensional real-time utility loca- some clients continue to use them. I remind to perform utility and concrete scanning servpany, Aguilar started to receive calls from tion. He appreciates some of the features foremen for companies contracting with ices prior to renovations. Aguilar considered prior clients about providing GPR services. included in the advanced equipment, espe- PG&E that they definitely cannot put that on this place one of the most unique structures he This is when he decided to start his own serv- cially the data collection speed, real time their report, instead we use equipment like the has ever been in. “We are very grateful and ice company. scanning and results, and the ability to quick- UtilityScan Pro to provide quantitative infor- feel honored to be a part of this amazing proj“It was exciting to see something that we ly make adjustments and changes to accom- mation.” ect in our very own hometown of Modesto, started from scratch grow and grow. My plan modate different environmental conditions, California.” now is to build up the brand slowly, by bring- like pavement, wet soil, average soil or rocky California’s Future ing on others with the same kind of work conditions. ExceeD GPR & Locating has worked on Keeping California Safe ethic and who are truly dedicated to being “With UtilityScan Pro, I can make deci- projects all over California, from as far north The 2018 Common Ground Alliance Dirt masters of the trade.” sions very quickly to improve the clarity and as Eureka, down to Needles, in the Mohave Report indicated that there were close to Aguilar prides himself on going the extra brightness of what I am seeing, especially for desert near the Arizona border. With a client 10,000 utility damages in the state of mile with customers and spends hours going jobs I do at night.” He cited the example of a base that includes Mears, Snelson, Webcor, California. Aguilar is extremely proud of the over each site to learn as much as he can to recent emergency survey required for a long- Devcon, Dellabarca, Gallo, Foster Farms, work his company does for the private and ensure the job is executed as thoroughly and term client where he was operating in a rural Overaa, Ford Construction, Nor-Cal Steel public entities that have focus on keeping the as accurately as possible. area in the dark with limited lighting sources. Structures and PG&E, ExceeD has conducted state safe. “With all that we have gone He noted that this field of work doesn’t utility locating in snow-capped mountains as through as a state, I think every project is very Radio Detection always fall between typical office hours and high as 7,000 ft. to deserts where tempera- important. Everyone wants to be able to turn Combined With GPR Equipment mentioned a cell phone tower client where he tures topped 115 degrees. on their stove or take a warm shower. The Aguilar uses radio detection equipment has access to the area any time of the day, as Utility locating projects range from small, services we provide make sure everyone can along with the GSSI UtilityScan Pro GPR compared to sites where he must meet up partial day surveys to ongoing, weeklong safely maintain access to all the essential utilsystem for quickly identifying and marking with a foreman or superintendent at a partic- projects. One recent project was for the ity services.”
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Installation & Awards Gala Honors Stellar Construction GALA from page 6
Carpenters • Contractor Achievement Award Winner: George Bradshaw, Underground Construction Co. Inc. • Specialty Under $10 Million Constructor Award: Granite Construction for the Union Pacific Railroad W. Colton Transfer Table. • Builder Under $40 Million Constructor Award: Otto Construction for the Greer Elementary School. • Heavy Civil Under $35 Million Constructor Award: Granite Construction for the Sacramento International Airport Runway 16R-34L Rehabilitation. • Specialty Over $10 Million Constructor Award: ACCO Engineered Systems for the Great Park Ice & Sports Complex. • Builder $40-200 Million Constructor Award: Hensel Phelps for the San Ysidro Land Port of Entry Phase-2. • Heavy Civil $35-100 Million Constructor Award: Teichert Construction for the Colfax 1-80 Truck Climbing Lane. • Builder Over $200 Million Constructor Award: Mortenson | Clark, A Joint Venture for the Chase Center Development. • Heavy Civil Over $100 Million Constructor Award: Flatiron West Inc. for the Route 210 Roadway Rehabilitation. • Excellence in Partnering Constructor Award: Teichert Construction for the Colfax 1-80 Truck Climbing Lane.
In addition to celebrating award winners, AGC commemorated the fortitude and dedication of its 2020 officer corp and board of directors. Due to the extraordinary events of 2020, AGC’s nominating committee recommended, and the membership voted, to extend the terms of theofficers who were willing to serve through 2021, including:
ments with more opportunities to build and strengthen our state.” Since the early 1900s, AGC members have laid the foundation for how people live, work and play. Over the last century, these trailblazing organizations from across the state have banded together to create one uni-
fied voice, fighting for the betterment of the industry. They have rolled up their sleeves and created opportunities to build and strengthen the state of California by building groundbreaking projects, shaping policy, improving industry relationships and developing our workforce.
• Mike Blach, president: Blach Construction • Dina Kimble, president-elect: Royal Electric Co. • Brad Jeanneret, vice president, building division: Hensel Phelps • Pat Kelly, vice president, highway & transportation division: Granite Construction Inc. • Jim Blois, vice president, utility & infrastructure division: Blois Construction Inc. • Greg Timmerman, vice president, specialty contractors: ISEC Inc. • Steve Rule, treasurer: Turner Construction Co. “It was an honor to serve as president during AGC’s Centennial year and again in 2021. We moved mountains and our members showcased some of those successes the best,” said Mike Blach, president of AGC. “I am humbled to have the opportunity to support AGC and our members after an unprecedented year when California’s construction industry showcased its resilience. I am excited to capitalize on our accomplish-
AGC of California conducted the gala virtually, with many behindthe-scenes people playing a vital role in production.
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