In the Zone, in the Trenches Industry On Mission to Protect Pavement, Trench Workers

By Lucy Perry CEG CORRESPONDENT

The DOL and OSHA are laser-focused on highway worker safety this construction season. The deaths of six Maryland highway workers on the job recently prompted demands that the feds realize workers, too, are vulnerable road users. Meanwhile, trenching-related deaths doubled in the past two years, and the agencies are recognizing trench workers are at risk, as well.

A worker is three times more likely to die on a construction site than in general industry, said Scott Ketcham, OSHA directorate of construction director. see SAFETY page 36

8 HEVI LEADS U.S. CHARGE TO HEAVY EQUIPMENT ELECTRIFICATION

The development of a new manufacturing line of heavy equipment products has come on the scene within the last few years with the goal of leading the charge of American companies that offer fully electrified construction equipment. 14

Stephenson Equipment Holds Paving Seminar Event

Stephenson Equipment had nearly 200 participants at its Butler, Pa., location in Prospect, Pa., where they were able to take part in various learning sessions and perform actual paving with the equipment Stephenson had on hand.

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Repairs Stay In Fast Lane For Closed Charles Anderson Bridge

The Charles Anderson Memorial Bridge, which connects Oakland and Squirrel Hill in Pittsburgh, Pa., and carries the Boulevard of theAllies over Schenley Park, was blocked off to traffic for repairs and rehabilitation almost two months ago.

22 Alternate Plan To Fix Penn Station Would Wrap Msg In Glass

The New York Times reported a proposal from a subsidiary of ASTM Group calls for the construction of a rectangular glass station around Madison Square Garden, which sits atop the labyrinthine train hub of Penn Station.

24 Gilbane Building Company Supports Volunteerism

Gilbane Building Company, a family-owned construction management firm, is recognizing National Volunteer Month this April by promoting its recently initiated volunteer time off (VTO) program.

26 Sei Earns Gold Level Cco Training Provider Award

Stephenson Equipment Inc. (SEI) recently was commended by CCO as having demonstrated its commitment to safety by providing training for CCO certification during 2022.

26 MELLOTT ANNOUNCES MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR GROWTH INITIATIVE

Mellott has been making strides in the aggregate industry for more than a century, and continues to push towards the future, for itself and, more importantly, its customers.

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30 CONTRACTORS ASSOC. OF W.VA. ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

The Contractors Association of West Virginia (CAWV) Scholarship Foundation distributed $27,500 this year to West Virginia college students pursuing an education and career in construction or engineering.

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Bobcat Honors 16 North American Dealers For Achievement

Bobcat Company recently announced its 2023 Dealer Leadership Group. The announcement took place at the dealer reception held in conjunction with ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023 in Las Vegas.

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Dealer Expands Territory With Acquisition

Chadwick-BaRoss Inc., a Volvo Construction Equipment dealer for Maine and New Hampshire, is expanding its footprint in the Northeast with the acquisition of the Volvo and SDLG assets of Woodco Machinery Inc.

42 VIRGINIA SEEKS BUILDERS TO TAKE ON $2.3B LONG BRIDGE RAIL PROJECT

Virginia’s plan to double capacity for trains over the Potomac River is moving ahead despite inflation that has driven up the project’s cost and contributed to a $389 million budget shortfall, officials told the Washington Post recently.

48 CONSTRUCTION COMING TO RUTGERS MEDICAL SCHOOL, HUB IN N.J.

Plans have been under way for the New Jersey Innovation + Technology Hub (HELIX), part of which will include a new Rutgers University Robert Wood Johnson Medical School building in New Brunswick, N.J.

86 SOURCEWELL AWARDS FELLING WITH PURCHASING CONTRACT RENEWAL

Felling Trailers Inc., a national leader in industrial and commercial trailers, has recently been awarded a cooperative purchasing contract in the Trailers category at Sourcewell.

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98 EURO AUCTIONS HOLDS ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY SALE AT LEEDS FACILITY

A Euro Auctions sale at its flagship site in Leeds featured more than 6,000 lots for sale on the company’s 25th anniversary, providing the biggest sale ever. Nearly 5,000 bidders registered to take part in this sale.

55 CEASARS EQUIPMENT FINDS ‘SWEET SPOT’ WITH 10-FT. SCREENER

60 LIEBHERR DESIGNS LH 30 M, LH 60 M MODELS FOR SCRAP HANDLING

62 TEREX MP PRESENTS DIVERSE PORTFOLIO AT CONEXPO 2023

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