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® July 7 2021 Vol. LXIII • No. 14
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Replacing Jersey’s ‘River Draw’ George Harms Construction Leads Initial Construction Phase
Foley Inc. Celebrates 50-Year Career of Kim Foley…8
George Harms Construction, via its contract, is constructing the bridge approach spans, lift bridge and flanking spans piers, and associated land work.
Klein Recycling Takes On Scrap World With Atlas…12
By Irwin Rapoport CEG CORRESPONDENT
NJ TRANSIT is replacing the 113-year-old, 2,920-ft.-long Raritan River Bridge, constructed by the Pennsylvania Steel Company and McCullen and McDermott, as part of its
J & J Equipment Celebrates 20th Anniversary…18
Table of Contents ..................4 Paving Section ................43-56 Wheel Loaders, Tool Carriers & Attachments Section 57-77 Business Calendar ............106 Auction Section..........108-116 Advertisers Index ..............114
Resilience Program, which was initiated following Superstorm Sandy to ensure that its transit systems and infrastructure are stronger and more reliable. George Harms Construction (GHC) was awarded a $250 million contract for the initial construction phase for the bridge that carries
commuter trains on the North Jersey Coast Line. “Built in 1908, River Draw is the sole rail link for 17 of the 20 stations on the North Jersey Coast Line [NJCL] between popular Jersey Shore recreation destinations and the major employment centers of Newark, Jersey City and see RARITAN page 86
Infrastructure Plan Could Boost Construction Industry Cautiously Encouraged by Growth in Heavy Machinery Demand By Lucy Perry CEG CORRESPONDENT
Contractors around the country are hoping that President Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan will mean a boost to the U.S. economy, a plethora of jobs and demand for construction machines, parts Equipment rentals and purchases remained unchanged among contractors. Many ended up not needing anticipated bank extensions
and equipment-related supplies and services. Though the industry won’t see the results right away, once the floodgates open, the ripples will last for years to come. The reconstruction and renovation of roads and bridges, utility grids and highspeed rail facilities will bring business to heavy machinery sales and distribution operations of all sizes. “Remember that in any definition of infrastructure, if it’s new construction, see PLAN page 42