Pacific Northwest 24, November 21, 2021 by Construction Equipment Guide

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The Oregon Department of Transportation will receive more than $1 billion dollars in additional transportation funding for future construction projects as part of the federal infrastructure package.

The Oregon Department of Transportation will receive more than $1 billion dollars in additional transportation funding as part of the federal infrastructure package. The money will go toward projects around the state that will benefit drivers, transit riders, cyclists and pedestrians, help maintain roads and bridges and address climate change. Many projects are ready for construction while others are in the final stages of planning. Oregon Transportation Commission Chair Bob Van Brocklin released the following statement on the bill’s passage:

“Congress completed work on the largest infrastructure finance bill in history. Once signed by the president, the $1.2 trillion bill will allow ODOT to address a number of major challenges in our state. “The Oregon Transportation Commission and ODOT will direct these funds, combined with state funding from the Oregon Legislature, to make real progress on Oregon’s transportation priorities. Specifically, some $1.2 billion will be allocated to our state in the next five years for highway and bridge construction and maintenance, safety improvements, mass transit investments, bicycle and pedestrian facil-

ities, electric vehicle charging stations, and efforts to reduce carbon emissions from transportation sources. “These resources will help us address congestion, which is increasing in our urban areas as the state’s population continues to grow; freight mobility, earthquake recovery preparedness, passenger rail, and other elements of the comprehensive mobility system we seek to create. All of this work will focus on improving our economy, our environment and the quality of life of all Oregonians. Working together, we can attain this vision. see FUNDING page 6

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H.P. Civil Begins $45M Oregon Siesmic Resilency Project

H.P. Civil will reinforce the Interstate 5 Exit 58, north Grants Pass bridges so they’ll better withstand a major earthquake event.

Future work in the area is planned for four bridges on Oregon 140 east of White City and three bridges on Rogue River Highway.

An Oregon Department of Transportation contractor began work on Oct. 4 to help strengthen the Interstate 5 Exit 58, north Grants Pass bridges. H.P. Civil, of Stayton, Ore., will reinforce the 60-year-old structures so they’ll better withstand a major earthquake. The work is part of the Southern Oregon Seismic Resiliency project. The contractor is finishing up work at the I-5 Glendale bridges. After this location, the other site in this bundle is the I-5 Hillcrest Drive Bridge, with repairs slated to begin in fall 2022. Future work in the area is planned for four bridges on Oregon 140 east of White City and three bridges on Rogue River Highway. Most of the $45 million project is funded by the Keep Oregon Moving Act passed by the 2017 Oregon Legislature. It retrofits and reinforces 13 bridges and 4 slopes to keep southern Oregon and its economy connected in the aftermath of a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake. Scoville Road and 6th Street under the bridges will be limited to a single lane until July. Local traffic will be controlled by flaggers as needed, and motorists can expect possible intermittent delays. Interstate travel lanes will not be affected. 

The contractor is finishing up work at the I-5 Glendale bridges. After this location, the other site in this bundle is the I-5 Hillcrest Drive Bridge, with repairs slated to begin in fall 2022.

The old structures are more than 60 years old and require an upgrade.

Most of the $45 million project is funded by the Keep Oregon Moving Act passed by the 2017 Oregon Legislature.

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Project Funding Will Address Many Challenges in Oregon FUNDING from page 6

“In anticipation of this major new commitment at the federal level, beginning in 2020, the Oregon Transportation Commission and ODOT began working on a number of changes to create a modern transportation system that prioritizes equity, climate, safety and the delivery of reliable transportation options to serve the diverse need of our citizens and businesses across the state. These early efforts position us to quickly invest the federal funds we receive and additional funds we will seek from new and continuing federal grant programs authorized by the bill Congress passed. “The Oregon Transportation Commission and ODOT are deeply grateful for the hard work of our federal delegation to make this historic legislation a reality. We look forward to putting these new resources to work to build a better future for the people of Oregon.” 

The Oregon Transportation Commission and ODOT have already begun working on a number of changes to create a modern transportation system that prioritizes equity, climate, safety and the delivery of reliable transportation options.

Funds also will go toward projects around the state that will benefit drivers, transit riders, cyclists and pedestrians, help maintain roads and bridges and address climate change.

Approximately $1.2 billion will be allocated to Oregon in the next five years for highway and bridge construction and maintenance, safety improvements and mass transit investments.

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Univ. of Idaho Turns Waste Into Sustainable Materials The University of Idaho is developing technology to turn Idaho wood waste into one the most sustainable building construction materials on the market — by using it as a medium for 3D-printing building construction materials. An interdisciplinary research team led by College of Engineering Assistant Professor Michael Maughan has been awarded nearly $4 million from the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program. Funding through 2025 supports further development and testing of an additive manufacturing process and the design and construction of a 3D printer capable of producing modular wall, floor and roof panels printed from wood for industrial construction. “We’re developing a new composite material, using completely bio-based resources on a truly large scale,” Maughan said, “With this technology, houses and commercial buildings can be made entirely differently. We can push past climate change, mitigate impact on our environment and make better use of the natural resources we have.” Working in collaboration with the College of Art and Architecture’s Integrated Design Lab and the College of Natural Resources since 2019, the U of I team has developed an advanced 3D-printing technology using a binding agent and wood fibers not used by the lumber market — like waste wood and sawdust from mills and wood processing plants. As part of the NSF funding, researchers from Auburn University will join the team to continue to refine the binding agent used in the renewable material. U of I continues to lead sustainable building projects like the Idaho Central Credit Union Arena, the country’s first engineered wood venue of its kind. The multi-year, 3D-printing technology project is expected to positively impact Idaho’s fast-growing construction

Funding through 2025 supports further development and testing of an additive manufacturing process and the design and construction of a 3D printer capable of producing modular wall, floor and roof panels printed from wood for industrial construction.

An interdisciplinary research team led by College of Engineering Assistant Professor Michael Maughan has been awarded nearly $4 million from the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program.

industry. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, 60 percent of global waste is produced from the construction sector. With unique carbon sequestration potential, this new 3D-printed material is expected to reduce that significantly, Maughan said. The research focus is on the structural properties of printed materials and the continued testing of the material’s resistance to fire, water damage, pests and other degrading agents, improving its ability to stand the test of time.

Despite rapid urbanization globally, Maughan said the U.S. construction industry experiences productivity losses of hundreds of billions per year. “Housing construction has very low productivity in terms of time invested and return,” he said. “When you build a house, the contractors show up, they have to lift up the structure, frame it in. A number of things can disrupt the process — weather, manpower, tools, skill sets. It’s all very inefficient.” 

American Equipment Acquires Washington Crane & Hoist American Equipment Holdings, a Rotunda Capital Partners portfolio company, has acquired Washington Crane & Hoist, a provider of overhead crane maintenance, repair and overhaul (“MRO”) services and equipment in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. Washington Crane is the third acquisition completed by American Equipment since partnering with Rotunda in May of 2021. For more than 45 years, Washington Crane has been providing a full suite of overhead crane and hoist solutions to marketleading customers throughout the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, including OSHA mandated inspections, preventative maintenance and repair services, parts, engineering, new and replacement equipment, and system modernizations. Washington Crane is headquartered in Pacific, Wash., with additional facilities in Vancouver, Wash., and Anchorage, Alaska. The acquisition of Washington Crane adds another premium brand to American Equipment’s portfolio of leading overhead crane and hoist MRO service and equipment

providers, and further strengthens its position as a leader in advanced and highly engineered overhead crane systems, the company said. “We are excited to welcome the entire Washington Crane team to the American Equipment family,” said American Equipment CEO Adam Zimmerman. “Leveraging both companies’ differentiated capabilities and expanded geographic footprint enables us to deliver unprecedented value to our customers. The acquisition of Washington Crane is a tremendous milestone as we reinforce our position as the trusted partner-of-choice in the overhead crane and hoist markets.” “I have been extremely impressed with the American Equipment and Rotunda teams, especially their collective vision for the industry,” said Mike Currie, owner and president of Washington Crane. “After meeting with American Equipment, it was clear to me that Adam and his team are building a special company — their focus on their customers, employees and safety are best-inclass. We are thrilled by the opportunities

this acquisition creates for both our customers and our employees.” Currie will continue to support the company and its customers post-transaction as a special advisor to American Equipment. About American Equipment Holdings American Equipment Holdings is home to a collection of leading overhead crane and hoist distributors and service providers, including American Equipment, Pacific Crane & Hoist, Allied Crane and Washington Crane & Hoist. The consolidated entity is one of the largest independently owned overhead crane and hoist solutions providers in the country, serving more than 3,000 customers across 17 strategic locations throughout Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. Together, American Equipment Holdings provides comprehensive solutions for everything related to customers’ overhead crane and hoist needs, including OSHA mandated inspections, preventative maintenance and

repair services, parts, engineering, ISO certified fabrication, new and replacement equipment, automated cranes, system modernizations and training. American Equipment Holdings represents the industry’s leading manufacturers such as Detroit Hoist, Columbus McKinnon, ACCO, R&M, Demag, Gorbel, Spanco, IMS, Harrington, Conductix, Magnetek & PE, among others while customers rely on its service, design, engineering, fabrication and installation capabilities to meet their unique application needs. American Equipment Holdings serves local, regional and national customers across a variety of end markets, including light and heavy industrial, automotive, mining, public utilities, military, aerospace and defense, and energy, among others. For more information about American Equipment Holdings, visit www.amquipinc.com. For more information at Washington Crane & Hoist, visit www.washingtoncrane.com. 

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Council Approves Two New Google Facilities in Oregon SALEM, Ore. (AP) The council of a small Oregon city has approved a deal with Google that will enable the technology giant to build two more data centers there, though some residents worry about drought and secrecy. A single data center can churn through millions of gallons of water per day to keep hot-running equipment cool, and the placement of these facilities in drought-prone areas is an increasing concern around the globe, even as reliance on them is growing. Data centers form the “cloud” that helps people stream movies, conduct research at the touch of a button, buy things and store photos and videos. Members of the Dalles City Council unanimously approved the $28.5 million deal. The new data centers would be in addition to the three cavernous facilities Google already has in the town. Google built its firstever industrial-scale data center in The Dalles in 2006. Google Spokeswoman Kate Franko, in a statement issued after the vote, underscored the public’s need for data centers. “Google’s data centers in The Dalles in Wasco County help millions of people find directions, send emails and search for information every day,” said Franko, regional head of data center public affairs. The new data centers would go on the site of a former aluminum smelter, shuttered in 1987, that emitted so much pollution it became a Superfund cleanup site. Along with Google’s purchase of the property several years ago, the company also acquired the locale’s rights to 3.9 million gal. of water per day. “We are proud to expand our commitment to the region and continue the cleanup of the former Superfund site,” Franko said. Under the deal, Google will transfer its water rights to the city and will build up The Dalles’ water capacity, including drilling wells, building water mains and developing an aquifer to store water and increase supply during drier periods. How much water the new data centers would use, and how much the existing ones in The Dalles have been using, remains confidential, known only to some city officials and the city council — making some residents uneasy. The city said Google considers it a trade secret, and is fighting, via a lawsuit, a public records request for the information filed by The Oregonian/OregonLive, a Portland newspaper. Dave Anderson, public works director of The Dalles, said that while he cannot disclose how much water Google needs for the new data centers, he said it would be less than 3.9 million gal. per day. “The city comes out ahead,” he said in an interview.

The exterior of a Google data center is pictured in The Dalles.

Some of the council members said they had been disparaged and insulted as they weighed whether to approve the deal. There was some opposition voiced in council

The Dalles is adjacent to the mighty Columbia River, but the new data centers wouldn’t be able to use that water and instead would take water from rivers and groundwater that has gone through the city’s water treatment plant.

meetings and on social media, but no concerted effort was launched in the city of 15,000 to obstruct the deal. “When we receive emails and phone calls

Members of the Dalles City Council unanimously approved the $28.5 million deal. The new data centers would be in addition to the three cavernous facilities Google already has in the town.

that call us names and use profanity, that’s just not appreciated,” Councilor Tim McGlothlin said right before the vote. “We’re doing our best to represent you.” The Dalles is adjacent to the mighty Columbia River, but the new data centers wouldn’t be able to use that water and instead would take water from rivers and groundwater that has gone through the city’s water treatment plant. Dawn Rasmussen, who lives on the outskirts of The Dalles and has seen the level of her well-water drop, said during public comments just before the vote that she worries Google would elbow aside residents if water becomes so scarce, because of climate change, that there’s not enough for everyone. Anderson assured her that the tech giant would not have priority. “I think we’ve identified that the highest priority is the public health and safety needs of the community,” he said. “After that, there is shared curtailment.” The concerns are understandable in The Dalles, the seat of Wasco County, which is suffering extreme and exceptional drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. The region last summer endured its hottest days on record, reaching 118 F in The Dalles. Three studies related to proposal — on water supply and capacity; on needed infrastructure; and on water quality — were paid for by Google, Anderson acknowledged. He said the city had a long relationship with two of the companies that did the studies and that the third was a well-established firm. “The city ... raised many questions as all three of these studies were being developed, and challenged some initial findings to be sure that our interests were met,” he said. 

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Trifecta: ITD Wins Three National Awards From AASHTO The Idaho Transportation Department won three national awards in the AASHTO President’s Transportation Awards, announced on Oct. 29 at the group’s annual meeting in San Diego, Calif. “Over the past 12 years, the culture has shifted at ITD to a workplace where employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate, and make decisions as close as possible to where the work is being done,” said ITD Director Brian Ness. “Our team has embraced this philosophy. The end results are award-winning projects that improve customer service for the citizens of Idaho.” Under Ness, ITD has won 20 AASHTO Presidents’ Awards, more than any other state in the nation. ITD won awards in the following three categories this year: 1. Environment, for Building Wildlife Sanctuaries as part of bridge projects in south-central Idaho; 2. Highways, for Pennsylvania Ave. Overpass project in Coeur d’Alene; 3. Highway Traffic Safety, for I-84 Traffic Corridor Safety and Commerce Enhancement project.

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way. The project also addressed vehiclewildlife collisions by building animal crossings into the design of the bridges. The Rock Creek bridge section of US-20 saw 64 vehicle-wildlife collisions over the last five years alone. Idaho Fish & Game and ITD installed game cameras to monitor the environmental benefits of the projects, and within a few months, fish were discovered swimming upstream to spawn, and multiple deer (and a moose) were seen traveling along the channels under the bridges. Highways Award ITD replaced two concrete bridges carrying Interstate 90 traffic over Pennsylvania Avenue in Coeur d’Alene with one bridge. To limit the duration of impacts to the traveling public, the project used Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) methods, which simplified construction and reduced the amount of on-site concrete formwork required. The bridge abutments, piers, and girders were cast off-site in nearby Spokane while work proceeded at the site. Several key changes allowed the bridge to be constructed faster and more effectively. For instance, a high-early strength concrete cut more than 60 days of cure time from the overall project. The bridge provides a great

improvement for the community and drivers on the primary route through the largest metropolitan area and tourist destination in north Idaho. Additionally, the new bridge design allows up to six traffic lanes on I-90 in the future, if needed. Highway Traffic Safety Award ITD won this award for the work on Interstate 84 through the Treasure Valley, the most heavily traveled route in the state, which sees more than 130,000 vehicles per day. The work kept travel lanes open and moving, was delivered under budget and on time and utilized a new-to-Idaho method to enhance safety in the construction corridor. That safety provision was a towing service that moved disabled vehicles off the road and out of the travel lanes to keep traffic moving and assist first responders. Law enforcement was averaging 1.5 hours per incident prior to the implementation of the Safety Service Patrol. The service also saved hundreds of hours for the traveling public and millions of dollars for shippers. The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) is the national organization that oversees all the departments of transportation from each state in the country. 

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