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H.O. Penn Takes Customers Out to the Ball Game…14
Doosan Ensures Business Remains Within Reach…18
This project is needed to stop the current level of deterioration in the Dome’s cast iron, as well as to ensure the protection of the interior of the Dome and Rotunda.
Crews Restore Aging Dome By Brenda Ruggiero
Dome is predominately made of cast iron, exposure to rain, snow, sleet and sun has caused damage to its exterior. Water infilThe United States Capitol Dome is cur- trated through pin holes in the Statue of rently in the middle of a multi-year project Freedom, and through cracks and open started by the Architect of the Capitol joints throughout the exterior shell includ(AOC) to repair years of cracks and defi- ing the tholos balustrade, the base of the ciencies brought about by aging and cupola, and the boilerplate balcony level. Leaks in the interstiweather. tial space promoted The Dome, origithe rusting of the nally constructed of ironwork and the failcast iron more than ure of the protective 150 years ago, has not paint coatings. undergone a complete Additionally, the restoration since 1960. Web site reported that More than 1,000 the decorative elecracks and deficienments that give the cies have been identiCapitol Dome its fied. According to the The restoration project includes unique character are AOC Web site, removal of old paint, repairs to rusting, and in some because the Capitol the cast iron, and repainting. see DOME page 38
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Proposed Bill Strengthens Construction in N.J. Alex Lyon Holds Annual Picnic…126
Table of Contents ............4 Truck & Trailer Section ...... ..................................65-69 Recycling Section ..73-101 Attachment & Parts Section ..................113-120 Auction Section....124-137 Business Calendar ......132 Advertisers Index ........138
A bill introduced in the New Jersey state leg- masonry or steel minimize the damage typical systems, have displaced thousands of residents, islature would require more fire resistant mate- of fire disasters and are cost competitive.” not just from the project that burned but also rials to be used in construction, as to avoid disThe Edgewater fire is just one of many large from adjacent properties. asters seen in the Avalon at Edgewater fire. multifamily developments constructed of light(This story also can be found on Construction Maria Rodriguez-Gregg (R) and Joseph weight wood throughout the state and nation, Equipment Guide’s Web site at www.construcLagana (D) introduced Bill A4626, which which, even when provided with sprinkler tionequipmentguide.com.) includes several measures for firesafe construction and building materials in certain multifamily residential buildings. The bill would prohibit the use of light-frame construction, such as wood, for multiPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) Gov. Gina Raimondo accountable and Rhode Islanders deserve safe, funcfamily dwellings in areas with a said the Rhode Island Department of Transportation tional bridges. population density of more than Raimondo spokeswoman Joy Fox said the goverdirector has determined the agency needs a new 5,000 persons per square mile. In nor couldn’t say more because it’s a personnel issue. team. addition, these buildings would Raimondo said she inherited a poorly run transRIDOT recently placed three top engineers, need to have firewalls built using including the chief engineer, on paid leave pending portation department. She chose a new director and non-combustible materials. commissioned the review. an administrative review. “We applaud the members of the Bridge inspections are being accelerated. Raimondo said July 21 Director Peter Alviti found Assembly for introducing this vital Raimondo proposes tolling trucks to fund bridge the agency needs “some new faces and a new team,” bill that protects lives and properrepairs. as part of an ongoing organizational review. ty,” said Patrick W. Reardon Jr., (This story also can be found on Construction Raimondo didn’t say whether the engineers would executive director of the PCA Equipment Guide’s Web site at www.construcreturn. Northeast Region. “Non-comWhen asked, she said people must be held tionequipmentguide.com.) bustible materials such as concrete,
Gov. Addresses Shakeup at RIDOT