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January 22 2022 Vol. XXVIII • No. 2
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Inside
Case, McKeel Support Team Rubicon in Kentucky Cleanup...8
MDOT Drives Future of Durable Bridges With Carbon Fiber...12
By Giles Lambertson CEG CORRESPONDENT
A plan to move water from western North Dakota to waterstarved areas in the eastern part Contractors Turn to Innovative Tech to Complete Projects...78
of the state is a long and winding dream dating clear back to the 1940s. In reality, the project’s tortuous history is a consequence of mis-starts, mistrust and Missouri River politics.
The good news is the Red River Valley Water Supply Project finally has pipe in the ground and both intake and discharge facilities under construction. The $1.2 billion water
transfer undertaking even has an end date in sight, albeit possibly a decade away. To long-suffering advocates of the project, it feels like the home stretch. see WATER page 30
Table of Contents .........4
How Best to Protect Your Crew On the Ground
Paving Section ......55-71
By Lucy Perry
Experts Offer Insights, Tips, Strategies to Help Keep Your Crews Protected From Struck-By Accidents, More CEG CORRESPONDENT
Technology Section ........ ................................77-85 Auction Section...97-101 Business Calendar ......99 Advertisers Index .....102
Construction workers on the ground are some of the most vulnerable. Annually, struck-by accidents account for many construction-related fatalities. Falling objects, equipment crushes and rollovers are among the causes. Whether it’s road building, commercial construction or utility installation, visibility and attention are keys to crew safety on the job site. see SAFETY page 94
Situational awareness and attention are crucial when working around heavy machinery.
