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INFRASTRUCTURE from page 62 Virginia
Approximately $7 billion will go to Virginia highways and more than $530 million to bridge replacement and repairs. Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger has a list of potential projects she’d like to see receive funding
Those Virginia-specific projects include train travel between Richmond and D.C.; expansion of I-95 express lanes; and work on the Mayo Bridge in Richmond, the victim of water damage.
Spanberger’s list also includes work on the I-95/Willis interchange in Chesterfield; making W. Broad Street safer for pedestrians in Henrico; and work on Route One in Chesterfield, Route 250 and Route 288 in Goochland, Route 208 in Louisa, Route 360 in Chesterfield and Amelia and Route 60 and Judes Ferry Road in Powhatan.
Washington
Washington Sen. Patty Murray announced that $1.79 billion has been designated in IIJA for transportation. SeattleTacoma International Airport is slated to receive $228 million while Snohomish County’s Paine Field will see $16 million and Boeing Field/King County International will expect $6.8 million.
The bill earmarks $71 million to expand EV charging networks; $39 million to protect against wildfires. In addition, $4.7 billion is set for federal-aid highway apportioned programs and $605 million for bridge replacement and repairs.
West Virginia
Sen. Joe Manchin announced that President Biden’s infrastructure bill designates about $3 billion to repair West Virginia roads and highways; $500 million is set for bridges; and about $40 million for West Virginia airports.
More than $300 million is earmarked for public transportation while $600 million will go to broadband access; more than $475 million for water and wastewater upgrades; $100 to $200 million to cap orphaned oil and gas wells; and $700 million for abandoned mine land reclamation.
Additional West Virginia-specific funding is designated to reinvigorate coal communities, including a new program to build clean energy on current and former mine lands. Grants for manufacturers to build or retrofit facilities to produce or recycle energy products in communities that have seen coal mines or plants close, is also in the bill.
Wisconsin
The IIJA designates $841 million to improve water infrastructure; $5.2 billion for federal-aid highway programs; and $225 million for bridge repair and replacement, according to Wisconsin Public Radio.
Plus, $592 million is set aside for public transit; $79 million to support EV charging stations; $20 million to protect against wildfires; $18 million to protect against cyberattacks; and $198 million for infrastructure development at airports.
Wyoming Wyoming will see $110 billion for road and bridge projects; $66 billion for passenger and freight rail; $39 billion for public transit; and $25 billion for airports across the state.
Port infrastructure will receive $17 billion; transportation safety programs, $11 billion; electric vehicles, $7.5 billion; and revitalization of communities, $1 billion. Other infrastructure programs to benefit from Wyoming’s portion include broadband internet, $65 billion; power infrastructure, $73 billion; and clean drinking water, $55 billion
Resilience and Western water storage will receive $50 billion, while $21 billion will go to removal of pollution from water and soil, according to Big Horn Radio Network.
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is eligible to receive $1.7 billion as part of the IIJA designation. Approximately $900 million is earmarked to rebuild roads and highways and $225 million for bridge replacement and repair
The Weekly Journal reports that in addition to roads and bridges, $455 million is slated for improvements to Puerto Rico’s public transportation programs and $13.6 million to support the expansion of an EV charging network on the island.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., awaits $355 million to replace lead water lines; $1.1 billion for federal highways; $225 million for bridges; and $17 million to build EV chargers. Axios reports that the bill reauthorizes Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority funding, $150 million annually.
Included in the IIJA bill is $238 million for the Chesapeake Bay Program, a regional partnership to restore the bay and reduce pollution. CEG
Team Experience Plays Big Role On Bridges Project in N.Y.
TIOGA from page 86
The setting of the steel should take six to eight weeks to complete.
“Crane assembly took about four days,” said Day. “The crane came in on 49 tractor trailer loads of parts, boom sections and counterweight. We utilized Rig-All’s 400ton hydraulic crane to help assemble the 650 VPC. The crane’s 300-foot boom and large capacity will allow us to install all girders from one location.
“The 650 VPC has 881,800 lbs. of counterweight and a 350-ton crane block with an 11 part line fall. There are various lengths of girder components. The legs are 89 feet long and the total length of the roadway girder assembly is 500 feet.
The Structural Steel is fabricated by Canam Bridges in Claremont, N.H.
The pouring of the bridge deck is expected to begin in April and should take three days.
“Since the completion of steel erection won’t be until winter, the DOT and Tioga plan to place the deck in April to avoid curing issues or placement delays due to temperatures,” said Day. “Forming the deck in the winter would present additional safety issues, as well. After deck placement, the work remaining includes bridge approach slaps, sleeper slabs, armorless joint placement, blacktop placement, bridge barrier installation, guiderail, deck grooving and striping. Most of the grading, plantings and ditches have already been completed. The remainder of them that tie into the bridge structure will be completed in the spring.”
Tioga’s management team includes John Dillon, vice president and project manager; Jim Dillon, (demolition plan and erection procedure); Project Engineer Ryan Day; Superintendent Bill Vedder; and Superintendent Butch Amidon.
“Most of these members, as well as many crew members have worked together for 20 to 30 years or more,” said Day. “Everyone is familiar with each other and willing to do what’s necessary to get a project like this done. The crew on this job has done an excellent job throughout this project. Erecting steel like this in cold winter conditions isn’t easy. We give our guys a lot of credit for always getting the job done, especially through rough weather conditions.”
Peak days have 18 to 20 Tioga and subcontractor personnel. The major subcontractors include Interstate Reinforcing for furnish and installation of rebar, Keller North America for soil nail wall installation, KHM Incorporated for stabilization of rock slope with shotcrete, Northers Stud Welding for stud shear connectors and superstructure deck pans, Rommel Fence for pedestrian fencing around soil nail walls and
Pavilion Drainage Supply for guiderail, transition rail and signage. Other equipment being used includes a Komatsu PC 360LC-10 excavator, a Cat 930M loader, Genie
SB1501 boom lifts and a Cat 336E excavator. “Tioga employs full-time mechanics in addition to dealer mechanics,” said Day. “Our head mechanic works both on site and at our maintenance facility in Schuyler, N.Y. He is on site as needed for standard maintenance as well as repairs.” Tioga purchases and rents equipment from Lomma Crane & Rigging in South Kearny, N.J.; Mac Equipment in Albany; Anderson Equipment in Syracuse; Milton CAT in Syracuse; and Tracey Road Equipment in Syracuse.
“Our dealers are very responsive and helpful with all aspects of equipment rental,” said Day. “Our equipment manager, owners and project engineers have good relationships with our dealers through years of working cooperatively to utilize the correct size and capacity equipment for various size projects and tasks. They’re an important asset in our industry.” CEG
From the north abutment, crews set Pier 1.
FACILITY CLOSING SKANSKA USA CIVIL, SE
121 DOMINION BLVD. S in CHESAPEAKE, VIRGINIA 23322 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9th at 9AM ET
Inspection: Day prior to auction from 9AM - 4PM
VOLVO ECR235 DL Excavator • VOLVO EC140B LC Excavator • VOLVO EW180C Rubber Tire Excavator • (2) DEERE Backhoes • DEERE 544 Loader • GRADALL 544D Telehandler • CATERPILLAR TL1255C Telehandler • Clamshell Crane Grapples • Concrete Buckets • Hydraulic Jacking System • Crane Parts BERMINGHAMMER Crane-mounted Pile Driving Equipment • Power Packs and Leads • BIDWELLL 4800 Concrete Paver and other BIDWELL Equipment • FLYGHT Pumps Large Marine Boat Anchors • Barge Launch System • (10) Flexifloats • (20+) Shipping Containers • Large Quantities of Heavy Scrap Steel Fixtures & Pipe • Ductile Iron Pipe & Valves KENWORTH Truck Tractor • TRANSCRAFT Extendable Trailer • BRUSHWOOD 6600XHF Mower • Pickup Trucks • Spreader Bars • Rigging • Welders • Air Compressors • Crane Blocks • Winches
Hoffman Equipment Touts New Manitowoc, Volvo Iron
A Hoffman Equipment open house guest takes a spin (and a lift) in the Manitowoc crane simulator. Guests enjoyed a BBQ lunch inside a tent at the Hoffman Equipment open house.
Representatives of Nordic Contracting, Kenville, N.J., took time to check out the specs on the Volvo EC750E excavator. The JCB 1CXT backhoe loader provides excellent maneuverability, an optional handheld tool auxiliary, as well as a universal quick hitch that is compatible with most skid steer attachments.
HOFFMAN from page 37 prominent display during the open house.
Hoffman Equipment also is an Astec dealer and showcased one of the manufacturer’s newest machines — the FT2650 jaw crusher.
The open house was the first in person event Hoffman Equipment held after the grand reopening of the country following the COVID-19 lockdowns of 2020 and early 2021 and Watters was grateful to not only bring customers out to see equipment at its facility again, but also to simply to see them again and in such large numbers.
“We appreciate all of our customers and we appreciate them coming out,” he said. “We want to thank them for being here and for all their support. This our coming out party since COVID.” CEG (All photographs in this article are Copyright 2021 Construction Equipment Guide. All Rights Reserved.)
DAVIS AUCTIONS, INC. SATURDAY, December 11, 2021 9:00 A.M.
LOCATION: 210 CHESHIRE ROAD, RT. 68, PROSPECT, CT
Davis Auctions, Inc. will be conducting our next auction of utility and construction equipment and related supplies on December 11, 2021. Thisauction will consist of excess equipment from the power companies, municipalities, and others to be sold in absolute. Please call about consigning through December 4. Closed All Thanksgiving Weekend (11/25-28/2021)
Early Consignments: EQUIPMENT
Loader: CAT 920; Skid Steer Loader: 2012 JOHN DEERE 333D, rubber tracks, EROPS, aux. hyd., quick coupler, 115 +/- hrs; Wheel Loader Backhoe: CAT420D, w/bucket, forks, sweeper, crane jib, tilt bucket, & snow pusher, EROPS, extendahoe, 3rd valve, Cat 3054 diesel; (2) 2004 JOHN DEERE 310SG, w/side dump bucket, quick connect, hyd. hammer, 4wd; 2004 JOHN DEERE 310SG, w/hyd. hammer, quick connect, 4 in 1 bucket, extendahoe, 4wd; 2004 JOHN DEERE 310SG w/quick connect, ext. boom, 4wd; Wheel Tractors: KUBOTA B2400, w/loader, 3 PtH, 4wd; Unused Skid Steer Attachments: Snowplows; Sweepers; Skeleton Buckets; Cultivators; Misc.: Excavator Buckets, misc. sizes; (4) Unused Self Dumping Hopper Forklift Attachments; Snow Pusher; CRAFTSMAN 42” Hydro Lawn Mower;
VEHICLES
Bucket Trucks: 2012 RAM 5500, w/Altec AT37G Bucket, Dakota utility body, 4x4; 2012 FORD F550, w/Terex Hi-Ranger LT-40 Bucket, Dakota utility body; 2006 INTERNATIONAL 4400, w/Terex Telelect Hi-Ranger Hr50M Bucket, Dakota utility body, DT466, 4 outriggers, Bad Head Gasket; Tank Trucks: 1987 INTERNATIONAL 1954 2000 gal. Oil Tanker; Flatbed Truck: 2011 FORD F350 Crew Cab, DRW, w/winch, 4x4; Utility Trucks: 2011 FORD F450 SD w/utility body, 6.7L diesel, 4x4; (2) 2010 FORD F350 Ext. Cab, w/Fisher plow, utility body, rack, liftgate, 4x4; (4) 2011-2010 FORD F350 Ext. Cab, w/utility body, rack, liftgate, 4x4; Dump Truck: 1968 MACK DM800, Needs Restoration; Pickups: (2) 2015 CHEV. Silverado; 2013 CHEV. Silverado Ext. Cab, 4x4; 2012 FORD F350, 4x4; 2011 FORD Ranger Ext. Cab, 4x4; 2010 FORD F350 Crew Cab, w/Fisher plow, toolbox, ladder rack, 4x4; 2010 FORD F350 Crew Cab, w/liftgate, 4x4; 2010 FORD F350 Crew Cab, w/winch, 4x4; 2010 FORD F350 Crew Cab, w/ladder rack, 4x4; (2) 2010 FORD F350 w/Fisher plow, 4x4; 2009 CHEV. Silverado; 2009 CHEV. Silverado Ext. Cab, w/cap, 4x4; 2007 DODGE Dakota Ext. Cab, 4x4; 2004 FORD Ranger Ext. Cab, 4x4; Vans: 2014 CHEV. Express Cargo; 2013 RAM CV Cargo; 2011 CHEV. Express Cargo; 2010 GMC Savana Cargo; (6) 2011-2010 DODGE Grand Caravan Cargo; Cars/SUV: (2) 2014 JEEP Patriot; 2013 FORD Explorer, 4x4; (2) 2013 FORD Escape SE; (2) 2010 FORD Escape; 2009 HONDA Civic, CNG; 2008 CHEV. Cobalt LS; 2005 AUDI A4 Convertible; Trailers: 2003 EAGER BEAVER Tag-Along, GVWR 32100; 1973 BIR 825D Semi Lowbed; Unused Containers/Storage Shelters: 8’ Container, w/Door; (2) 20’x40’ Dome Container Storage Shelter; (4) 20’x20’ Dome Container Storage Shelter; (5) 30’x20’x12’ Dome Storage Shelter; Portable Buildings: Mobile 2 Stall Bathroom; Misc.: 10’ Work Bench w/15 Drawers & 2 Cabinets; 7’ Work Bench w/20 Drawers; (2) DURAMAG 8’8” Aluminum Utility Truck Body; 24’x97” Steel Flatbed Truck Body; PRENTICE Crane; (16) Pallets- 2” Irregular Tumbled Bluestone Pavers; Water Tanks; Electric Sweeper; (2) Push Sweepers; Aluminum Toolbox; Drills; Racket Tie Down Sets; Inspection: Friday, December 10 - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Online bidding will be available. Please register for online bidding a minimum of 24 hours before sale.
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NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2021 CRANE SAFETY COURSES November 29 – November 30, 2021
Qualified Signal Person Training, Houston, TX
November 29 – December 3, 2021
Mobile Crane Train The Trainer, Cincinnati, OH
November 30 – December 3, 2021
Overhead Crane Train The Trainer, Orlando, FL
December 1 – December 2, 2021
Critical Lift Planning & Lift Director Training, Houston, TX
December 6 – December 9, 2021
Overhead Hoist Maintenance Training, Cincinnati, OH
December 6 – December 10, 2021
Mobile Crane Operator Training, Orlando, FL
December 7 – December 9, 2021
Aerial Work Platform Train The Trainer, Houston, TX
December 13 – December 16, 2021
Mobile Crane Inspector Training, Houston, TX
December 14 – December 17, 2021
Overhead Crane Inspector Training, Houston, TX
December 15 – December 17, 2021
Rigging Inspector Training, Orlando, FL
December 20 – December 21, 2021
Aerial Work Platform Operator & Inspector Training, Houston, TX
December 20 – December 23, 2021
Overhead Hoist Maintenance Training, 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
MINNESOTA ASPHALT PAVEMENT ASSOCIATION (MAPA)
2021 Minnesota Asphalt Conference Date: December 2, 2021 Location: Minneapolis Marriott Northwest (formerly Northland) 7025 Northland Dr. North, Minneapolis, MN 55428 Description: MAPA members are committed to the state and its overall quality of life. The industry is comprised of companies ranging from small driveway – paving operations to diverse larger construction companies that produce and/or place asphalt pavement on roads, airports, parking lots, recreational facilities, etc. It is MAPA's mission to serve our members by advancing the technology of asphalt pavement to their customers. We strive to accomplish this mission with our staff of Professional Engineers by providing technical assistance, training, and consultation. Join us at the Minneapolis Marriott Northwest to hear from our expert speakers on topics you don't want to miss! Registration is now open. Online registration is open through December 2. For more information, please visit https://asphaltisbest.com/. Contact MAPA Staff at info@mnapa.org.
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS (ASCE)
International Conference on Sustainable Infrastructure Dates: December 6 – 10, 2021 Given the global implications of burgeoning urbanization and the stewardship of existing and new public infrastructure, ICSI 2021 will focus on how to leverage sustainable infrastructure to help plan resilient communities, while preparing communities for the unknown. To lean into ASCE’s sustainability efforts to mitigate environmental effects and use resources wisely, ICSI 2021 will be held as a virtual event. Registration is now open! Join civil engineers, architects, policymakers, planners, financiers, and technologists to: • Discuss innovative and emerging trends • Share lessons learned in community-based resiliency • Demonstrate the value of sustainable infrastructure Key topics include: • Equitable and inclusive community infrastructure • Resilient recovery efforts • Technology and smart communities in infrastructure For more information about the virtual event, please visit www.icsiconference.org/about
ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF MINNESOTA (AGCMN)
2022 Minnesota Construction Summit Date: January 11-12, 2022 Location: St. Paul RiverCentre 175 Kellogg Blvd. West St. Paul, Minnesota Description: The 2022 Minnesota Construction Summit is the event of the year for the Minnesota construction industry! Featuring inspirational keynote presentations, educational sessions on topics that impact real life in our industry, exhibitors with relevant and vital products and services, and fantastic networking opportunities, this is an industry event not to be missed! Come and be a part of the 2022 Minnesota Construction Summit - Building Together Again. Registration is now open. Price: $200
WORLD OF CONCRETE (WOC)
World of Concrete 2022 Dates: January 18-20, 2022 (EXHIBITS) January 17-20, 2022 (EDUCATION) Location: Las Vegas Convention Center 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada Description: When the world stopped, you kept going. Adapting. Giving a master class in resilience and being an essential worker. Now, celebrate how far you’ve come and discover the innovation helping our community evolve, endure, and thrive at WOC 2022. Part knowledge, part equipment, part connections—World of Concrete is 100% of what you need to keep grinding it out through disruptions to the supply chain, safety and beyond. Get your hands on advanced technology and machinery, access the newest training and techniques in concrete and masonry, and build momentum for another unstoppable year. EXHIBITS: Original equipment manufacturers from around the world and exclusive U.S. distributors of equipment, tools, products and services for the commercial construction, concrete and masonry industries. WOC attracts approximately 1,500 exhibiting companies and occupies more than 700,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor exhibit space. WHO ATTENDS WOC? More than 60,000 industry professionals from all around the world, representing all segments of the construction industry: Commercial Contractors, Concrete Contractors, Concrete Pumpers, Construction Managers, Dealers/Distributors, Decorative Concrete Contractors, Designers and Specifiers, General Contractors, Block/Segmental Unit Producers Masonry Contractors, Architects, Engineers, Block Producers, Ready Mix Producers, Rental Equipment Centers, Repair Contractors, Residential Contractors, Specialty Concrete Contractors, Precast, Pipe and Block Producers, Precast/Prestressed Producers, and more. Registration is now open! PLEASE BE ADVISED: You must register online prior to WOC 2022, as there will be NO onsite registration. Visit www.worldofconcrete.com for more information.
ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTORS (AED)
2022 AED Summit Dates: January 17-19, 2022 Location: Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Orlando, Florida Description: The AED Summit is your annual opportunity to come together with professionals across the heavy equipment industry spectrum to improve yourself and your team and to build meaningful connections. Companies travel from all over the world to attend Summit; don’t miss your chance to meet with like-minded industry professionals! Registration is now open! Visit https://aednet.org/events/summit for more information.
INDEPENDENT EQUIPMENT DEALERS ASSOCIATION (IEDA)
2022 Annual Meeting Dates: February 11–13, 2022 Location: Reunion Resort Kissimmee, FL Description: T'S OUR 20TH ANNIVERSARY SO WE'RE WHOOPING IT UP BIG! IEDA Is Growing – Which Means The 2022 Annual Meeting Will Be Exploding With The Best and The Brightest of the Industry More independent equipment companies than ever now recognize the stature IEDA membership brings to their reputation and the immense value membership pours into their daily business growth 52 weeks of the year. And when this booming group gathers in person for 60 supercharged hours, the collective, best-of-the-best brain power is electrifying. Registration is now open. For more information and to register, visit https://www.iedagroup.com/2022-annual-meeting/
NATIONAL PAVEMENT EXPO (NPE) 2022 National Pavement Expo & Conference Dates: February 23-26, 2022 (Conference) February 23-25, 2022 (Expo) Location: Charlotte Convention Center Charlotte, NC Description: National Pavement Expo brings vendors and contractors together who make their living from asphalt and concrete paving, sealcoating, striping, sweeping, crack repair, pavement repair, and snow removal to network with other paving professionals and attend industry workshops. In addition to hosting 200+ leading brands from the paving and pavement maintenance industry, National Pavement Expo delivers more than 50 conference sessions over a 4-day span. Whether you want to increase industry knowledge, sharpen your skills, improve efficiency, or learn about the latest and greatest products, you can do it all here! The program design of the conference allows ample opportunity to meet and network with leading contractors in the paving industry. Registration is now open. For more information and to register, visit https://nationalpavementexpo.com
