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BUSINESS CALENDAR
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AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2021 CRANE SAFETY COURSES August 23 – August 27, 2021
Mobile Crane Train The Trainer, Houston, TX
August 31 – September 1, 2021
Qualified Signal Person Training, Houston, TX
August 31 – September 2, 2021
Forklift Train The Trainer, Orlando, FL
September 1 – September 2, 2021
Overhead Crane Operator Training, Cincinnati, OH
September 2 – September 3, 2021
Crane Assembly & Disassembly Director Training, Houston, TX
September 7 – September 10, 2021
Mobile Crane Inspector Training, Orlando, FL
September 8 – September 10, 2021
Aerial Work Platform Train The Trainer, Houston, TX
September 14, 2021
Qualified Rigger Level 1 Training, Houston, TX
September 14 – September 16, 2021
Rigging Inspector Training, Orlando, FL
September 14 – September 17, 2021
Overhead Crane Operator Training, Portland, OR
September 15 – September 17, 2021
Qualified Rigger Level 2 Training, Houston, TX
September 20 – September 23, 2021
Qualified Overhead Hoist Maintenance Training, Houston, TX
September 20 – September 24, 2021
Mobile Crane Train The Trainer, Cincinnati, OH
September 21 – September 23, 2021
Aerial Work Platform Train The Trainer, Orlando, FL To register and for more information, please call or email Tiffany Alston. Telephone: 800/654-5640, extension 238. Direct: 321/710-4641. Email: talston@cranesafe.com
ASSOCIATON OF EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS (AEM)
2021 Product Safety & Compliance and Product Liability Virtual Seminars Dates: August 23-26, 2021 Product Safety & Compliance - August 23-25, 2021 Product Liability - August 26, 2021 Description: Your once-a-year opportunity to train with and learn from more than 40 of the smartest people in off-road equipment safety and compliance is here. Register now for the Product Safety & Compliance and Liability Digital Seminars to: • Unlock 3.5 focused days of expert-led sessions • Access two information-rich keynotes • Gain actionable tactics that enrich your company and your career The best part? Every educational session is immediately followed by live Q&A with speakers, so you can get your toughest questions answered in real-time. Don’t miss out on hearing the latest industry developments on risk assessment, hazard communication, technical publications, standards and regulations, incident investigation & litigation, and more. Registration is now open. Visit https://s6.goeshow.com/aem/psls/2021/index.cfm to register. If you have questions regarding your registration, please contact Patricia Rondon at 414-274-0667 or prondon@aem.org. If you require additional information please contact Nathan Burton, AEM technical and safety services manager at nburton@aem.org.
HISTORICAL CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATION (HCEA)
35th Annual International Convention & Old Equipment Exposition Dates: August 27 – 29, 2021 Location: Kocher Farm, 1151 Hawk Road, Glasco (south of Concordia), Kansas The Historical Construction Equipment Association International Convention and Old Equipment Exposition 35th Annual The Big Dig, hosted by Prairie Plowing Days, Concordia KS welcomes you! This is a working show! There will be dirt moving equipment; working scrapers, haul trucks, shovels ,cranes-both drag-line and Clam shell buckets, steam traction engines, prairie tractors, pull graders, motor graders, elevating grader, dozers , wheel loaders, perhaps the best way to imagine the demonstrations is if you could go back in time to the 1950’s and drop in on a major highway construction project. You will see nearly every type of equipment that would have been working on that job. There will be a rock crushing plant, a “Bin-A -Batch ready mix plant from the 1950’s and a host of other sites. There will also be a variety of static displays, cars, trucks, old crawlers and wheeled tractors, as well as vendors on site. Steam and prairie tractor plowing demonstrations. Questions? Please contact Cloud County Tourism at 785-2434303, Kurt Kocher at 785-243-0083 or Brad Smith at 785-2430067. Visit http://www.cloudcountytourism.com and click on “The Big Dig” for additional information.
GREAT LAKES TIMBER PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION (GLTPA)
75th Anniversary Great Lakes Logging & Heavy Equipment Expo Dates: September 9 – 11, 2021 Location: U.P. State Fairgrounds – Escanaba, MI The Largest Logging and Heavy Equipment Expo in the Midwest! The Great Lakes Logging & Heavy Equipment Expo is a 3-day expo that takes place in September throughout the Lake States region of the United States. Over 200 indoor and outdoor exhibitors attend each year to showcase the best of the best when it comes to Log Splitters, Portable Sawmills, Compact Tractors & Logging Equipment, Chainsaw Carving, Wood/Pellet Stove Dealers and much, much more. For event updates and to receive your exhibitor contract via e-mail, when registration is open, sign up for our eannouncements! To learn more about the xxpo, visit https://www.gltpa.org/gltpa/Expo.asp. For additional questions about the Great Lakes Logging & Heavy Equipment Expo please contact GLTPA at info@gltpa.org or (715) 282-5828.
ASSOCIATON GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA (AGC)
AGC Annual Convention 2021 Dates: September 21 – 23, 2021 Location: Marriott World Center, Orlando, FL The AGC Annual Convention provides contractors of all sizes the opportunity to gain business-critical insights into the issues most affecting their operations. From risk management to safety on the jobsite to the latest in project management solutions, AGC brings together experts from across the industry to share their knowledge and help prepare contractors to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. And no time is better than now to prepare your company for the challenges (and opportunities) facing our industry as we collectively emerge from the pandemic, grapple with economic uncertainty, and navigate the legislative and regulatory policies of the new administration. Experience for yourself how the AGC Annual Convention provides contractors of all sizes and markets the opportunity to gain a competitive advantage, to help protect key business interests, make important industry connections, and to prepare for industry disruptions. Bring Your Team to the AGC Equipment, Technology & Construction Solutions Expo: The AGC Annual Convention is the place for construction superintendents, project managers, senior executives, and owners to hone their knowledge as contractors, and the AGC Equipment, Technology & Construction Solutions Expo provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity for your whole team to meet with more than 100 leading industry suppliers showcasing the latest tools, solutions and equipment to power your construction business. Registration is now open! For more information visit https://convention.agc.org/
ASSOCIATON OF EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS (AEM)
The Utility Expo (FORMERLY ICUEE) Dates: September 28 – 30, 2021 Location: Kentucky Exposition Center 937 Philips Lane Louisville, KY 40209 We are excited to announce ICUEE has a new name: The Utility Expo. This all-inclusive name better reflects The Utility Expo experience – a place where professionals from all utilities come together to share new equipment, new ideas, and new solutions. Covering more than 30 acres, The Utility Expo is the largest event for utility professionals and construction contractors seeking the latest industry technologies, innovations, and trends. Top five Reasons to Attend The Utility Expo 2021: • See, touch and experience 30+ acres of new equipment, safety products, and technology • Network with 19,000+ industry peers from all utility sectors • Test-drive and compare the latest equipment before you buy or rent • Attend education right on the show floor to learn about the latest best practices from industry experts • Talk to product experts from over 800+ manufacturers and hear first-hand how to get the most out of your equipment Tickets for The Utility Expo 2021 are now available. The earlier you register, the more you save! To register, visit https://www.theutilityexpo.com/. For more conference information please contact 508-743-8531 or email us at TheUtilityExpo@Xpressreg.net.
THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS’ (ASCE)
ASCE 2021 VIRTUAL Convention Dates: October 6 – October 8, 2021 Description: The American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) Convention is the Society’s premiere membership event. It is the single annual opportunity where the entire Society joins together reflecting the diversity that ASCE encompasses. The Convention program is designed to have integrated, multi-disciplinary, technical, and educational components to meet the needs of the profession. Registration is now open! (This registration includes access to ASCE Blue Sky Innovation Contest, OPAL Awards Gala, and ASCE Tech Talks) For more information and to register for this event, please visit https://convention.asce.org/ Registration Questions?, Contact registrations@asce.org, or call +1 (800) 548-2723 or +1 (703) 295-6300 and ask to speak with a registration ASCE Customer Service representative.
BELTLINE from page 78
“This work has been completed during nighttime operations under inside double lane closures along the Madison Beltline. The contractor has been utilizing up to approximately 10 dump trucks per night while performing the pavement and barrier wall removal operations.
Diehl noted that resurfacing to address deteriorating pavement requires attention to detail.
As for improving existing drainage deficiencies, “The flex lane project includes the addition of multiple median storm sewer inlet structures, as well as upsizing some of the existing storm sewer pipe sizes, to address existing drainage issues on the Madison Beltline. The proposed storm sewer will not only help with stormwater capacity, but also will assist with drainage of the proposed flex lane when it becomes operational.”
As part of the flex lane project, all median barrier wall will be replaced.
“Some of the more challenging areas of the barrier wall construction include locations when the elevation difference between the eastbound and westbound Madison Beltline lanes are greater than one foot,” said Diehl. “In some areas on the project, the median barrier wall will act as a retaining barrier, because of the varying elevation differences between the eastbound and westbound beltline travel lanes.”
During construction, dynamic signage will be installed to help traffic move efficiently through the corridor. The sig-
nage will notify motorists when the flex lane is open or closed to traffic. The integration and testing of the signs will be essential to the operation of the flex lane. Unfavorable weather conditions, such as cool temperatures or raining conditions, are anticipated to impact some of the major project items, such as HMA paving. However, the contractor factors in potential weather delays into their calendars to keep everything on schedule. Equipment being used on the project includes, but is not limited to, Cat M318, Cat M320 and Liebherr 904 rubber tire excavators; a Gradall XL 5700 IV excavator; Cat 259D, Cat 289D and Case SV280 skid steers; a Volvo P7170B HMA paver; Hamm HD120, Sakai SW850, Sakai R2H-4 steel drum rollers; and a Weiler E2850 asphalt transfer machine. The main material on the project is concrete, used for concrete barrier wall and concrete base and HMA pavement. “The most time-consuming part of the work will Wisconsin Department of Transportation photo The project has an estimated quantity of 30,000 cu. yds. of material to be excavated. likely be the median concrete work, which includes the concrete base and concrete barrier wall,” said Diehl. “There are approximately 244 concrete barrier wall transitions that need to be installed throughout the project.” While much work remains on the project, officials can already see the light at the end of the tunnel. Said Theisen, “We strive to improve safety and enhance mobility on Wisconsin highways. This crucial project is making those changes so we can better focus on the longterm solutions.” CEG
Conducting Site Audits Can Improve Sustainability Practices
SUSTAINABILITY from page 62
can help to reduce carbon emissions by cutting down on transportation-related emissions on the job site.”
Lester suggests making your machinery a friend of the environment by using it wisely.
He noted that instead of allowing equipment to run nonstop to reduce downtime between tasks, green construction sites reduce equipment usage time to save energy.
Clean up your site.
Lester also noted that job sites by nature can produce a large build up of waste. “One way to ensure the project is more environmentally friendly is to dispose of waste properly.”
Rethink what you’re hauling away from the site. “Many materials that might be considered waste can actually be recycled or reused in future projects,” he pointed out.
Recycling and reusing can actually save your business money and time on a future project.
“Consulting with a waste removal service can also aid in ensuring your site is removing waste in the most efficient way possible,” he added.
Cichetti believes tracking job site waste electronically is vital for maintaining a green construction site and diverting some of this waste.
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Cichetti sustainability webinar participants heard him talk about greening-up in terms of the global LEED green building rating system, but his ideas and suggestions could be beneficial for any job site.
He suggests performing an audit of utility usage on the construction site. He considers it vital for knowing where major cost sinks and carbon sources are on site.
He believes that following jobsite best practices can help to green up any construction site. As an example, Cichetti pointed out how LED temporary lighting can not only reduce the amount of electricity used on a project, but can be transferred from project to project to reduce costs.
“Furthermore, putting timers or sensors on the lights can increase these cost and sustainability benefits,” he added.
Other best practices for sustainability can include just providing reusable water bottles to the crew or team; having compostable containers/plates/utensils as well as a compost bin; creating and growing a garden for projects with long timelines; and improving signage for dumpsters and sorting materials.
“These are all examples of simple and cost-effective changes that a green team can implement to greatly reduce the carbon footprint of a construction site,” said Cichetti.
Virtual meetings came in with the coronavirus pandemic and stayed. So many people working remotely and communicating via video conference has actually helped reduce carbon emissions by cutting down on travel, he observed.
He pointed out that video conferencing can even be used to look at equipment or data as a team without everyone having to travel to the project site.
Number one on Cichetti’s list of steps companies can take to “green up” is learning about embodied carbon.
Embodied carbon is the sum impact of all greenhouse gas emissions of a particular material throughout its life cycle. It is responsible for 11 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Cichetti believes that between now and 2050, embodied carbon is projected to account for almost 50 percent of total new construction emissions.
He also believes by that 2035 we will see a shift of emphasis onto embodied carbon instead of operating carbon, which is focused on efficiency.
For example, concrete uses the highest amount of embodied carbon, followed by steel, then ceramics, he said. “Therefore, replacing concrete with something like fly ash can cut down on embodied carbon on a job site.”
Lester, of Dura-Seal, believes that in the long-term, sustainability practices will continue changing due to regulation and innovation.
“But construction companies that adapt early on will attract customers who want to work with partners who have a proven track record,” he said.
“By kickstarting your company’s sustainable construction methods in 2021, you’ll gain a competitive edge for years to come.” CEG
