Confusion With Construction Rule

By Lucy Perry CEG CORRESPONDENT

WhiletheconstructionindustryawaitstheBiden administration’sfinalwordingofitsBuildAmerica, Buy America Act (BABA), contractors can study up on application of the rule. Meant to bolster the economy through the required use of domestically sourced construction materials, the rule is considered contradictory at best and confusing at worst.

The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a Proposed Rule earlier this see RULE page 80

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8 Nyc Completes Reconstruction Of Rockaway Corridor

Officials announced the completion of a $16.6 million infrastructure project that rebuilt Beach 108th Street in Rockaway, Queens from Beach Channel Drive to Shore Front Parkway.

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SKANSKA TO REDEVELOP LEHIGH’S CLAYTON UNIVERSITY CENTER

Skanska,aglobalconstructionanddevelopmentfirm,hasbeenawardeda$70M contract by Lehigh University to comprehensively redevelop its historic Clayton University Center located in Bethlehem, Pa.

12 Record Earnings For Volvo Ce In Q2 2023

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) proves it is performing today while transforming for tomorrow with record earnings for the second quarter 2023, alongside its continued investment into sustainable change.

16 WHEELING’S $31.9M STREETSCAPE PROJECT TAKES OVER CITY

The massive Wheeling, W.Va., Downtown Streetscape Project has so far remained on schedule and within budget, as crews have continued to push ahead with a flurry of work inside a sprawling construction zone.

20 MD. GOV. RESURRECTS RED LINE LIGHT-RAIL PROJECT IN BALTIMORE

State, federal and local officials in Maryland, led by Gov. Wes Moore (D), vowed June 15 to build a Baltimore transit system canceled by the Hogan administration eight years ago.

24 EXECUTIVES, PROJECTS RECEIVE PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP AWARDS

The awards were presented at ARTBA’s 35th Annual Public Private Partnerships (P3s) in Transportation Conference, held July 11 to 13 in the Nation’s Capital.

24 CONTRACTORS ASSOC. OF WEST VIRGINIA ELECTS NEW OFFICERS

Tim Spradling, president, Benchmark Construction Company Inc., Hurricane, W. Va., has been elected president of the Contractors Association of West Virginia. He replaces James Ridgeway, president, March-Westin Company Inc.

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28 CONSIDERING FLEET TRACKING? CYBERTRAC HAS GPS SOLUTION

CyberTrac is cutting-edge fleet tracking that was developed and customized for theindustry’sneedsbyJonScott,aNewYorkStatehighwaysuperintendent.Jon has been the highway superintendent of the town of Kirkland for 15 years.

30 MANITOU GROUP WINS AT 2023 SUSTAINABLE INDUSTRY AWARDS

Manitou Group, a world reference in the handling, aerial work platform and earth moving sectors, has won in the “decarbonization” category at the 2023 Sustainable Industry Awards.

32 AEM UNVEILS RESULTS ON BENEFITS OF EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGIES

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers released a study outlining how construction equipment technologies have advanced the construction industry and benefited a wide range of stakeholders.

34 EXPO OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN IN GREEN INDUSTRY

Approximately 20 percent of the more than 25,000 attendees and exhibitors who attend Equip Exposition, the international landscape, outdoor living and equipment exposition, are women.

74 SEAA NAMES ITS 2023 PROJECT OF YEAR WINNERS

The Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA) announced the winners of its 2023 Projects of the Year. Entries could be submitted in two categories: Structural and Miscellaneous Metals.

98 ECA ANNOUNCES SEVERAL ORGANIZATIONAL PROMOTIONS

Equipment Corporation of America, a provider of piling and foundation drilling solutions, announced several promotions. ECA has 11 facilities throughout the eastern United States and all Canadian Provinces.

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99 JCB N.A. COLLECTS MORE THAN 18,000 ITEMS FOR ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE

The event was led by a team of JCB interns, fostering the company’s culture of giving back and camaraderie. With the goal of collecting 1,500 items, their expectations were well surpassed with 18,000 total donations.

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62 CASE’S 580SV CONSTRUCTION KING LATEST ADDITION TO LINEUP

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68 THE DYNAMIC DYNAHOE! KEITH HADDOCK TRACES ITS HISTORY

70 EXPERTS GIVE PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE TIPS FOR BACKHOES

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