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December 25 2016 Vol. I • No. 26
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Seattle: ‘The Crane Capital of America’ U.S. to Build $1.6B By Lori Tobias CEG CORRESPONDENT
One only need to look to the sky to confirm that construction in the Pacific Northwest is booming. A recent report by Rider, Levett, Bucknall, a global company specializing in project management, cost estimating and legal advisory, shows 58 cranes dotting the Seattle skyline. The Seattle Times dubbed the city “the crane capital of America,” noting that it had more cranes on the job than any other city in the country. “I couldn’t swear that was true,” said Steve Kelly, an RLB spokesman based in Seattle. “But I know we have a lot. We do a crane count every six months in all cities where we are present, and we seem to have more than the other cities. We counted 58 back in June and we’re actually setting up another count this week.” The report notes that the demand for cranes in Seattle is up nearly 50percent in a year’s time. “In general, there is a lot of apartment building going on right now. There is one that looks to have 45 floors above ground level. If you multiple that by 15 that gives you the height of the thing. I only know what I saw in the Seattle Times about the demand for cranes. It looked like they had chatted with someone from Skanska who suggested any project coming in you have to very quickly One only need to look to the sky to confirm that construction in the get in line for a crane.” Pacific Northwest is booming. Taylor Mayfield Sr., owner and founder of Mayfield’s Hoisting Seattle and the crane doesn’t go up commercial, transportation, education Services, can confirm the demand is until May next year. Right now I’ve and hospitality, are also seeing growth. got contractual agreements for 16 “The forecast for construction is great. “There are jobs I am working on projects in [the] greater Seattle area. optimistic, with many projects schedright now that aren’t going to start for We are probably going to bring on uled for completion around 2017 and dozens more scheduled to break eight to 10 months,” said Mayfield, another 15 to 20 employees.” Residential building is at record ground soon after,” the RLB report whose firm is headquartered in Seattle. “I got what we call a letter of high in Seattle in the last decade, but noted. intent today on a project in greater other sectors, including mixed-use, see CRANE page 12
Idaho Facility for Ship’s Nuclear Waste By Keith Ridler ASSOCIATED PRESS
A $1.65 billion facility will be built at a nuclear site in eastern Idaho to handle fuel waste from the nation’s fleet of nuclearpowered warships, the Navy and U.S. Department of Energy announced. Officials said the new facility is needed to keep nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and submarines deployed.
“This action will provide the infrastructure necessary to support the naval nuclear reactor defueling and refueling schedules to meet the operational needs of the U.S. Navy.” U.S. Department of Energy
The new construction will be at the Naval Reactors facility on the Energy Department’s southeastern Idaho site that covers about 890-sq.-mi. (2,305 sq km) of high-desert sagebrush steppe. The area also includes the Idaho National Laboratory, considered the nation’s primary lab for nuclear research. “This action will provide the infrastructure necessary to support the naval nuclear reactor defueling and refueling schedules to meet the operational needs of the U.S. Navy,” the Department of Energy said in a statement. Officials said site preparation is expected to begin in 2017 with construction of the facility likely to start in 2019, creating 360 onsite jobs. The facility is expected to start operating in late 2024. The Department of Energy formally announced the plan with publication of what’s called a record of decision in the see WASTE page 10
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Odessa Farmers Celebrate New Siphon Construction
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The 14-ft.-8-in. (4.2-m-20-cm) diameter siphons, with 17-in. (43 cm) walls of steelreinforced concrete, stretch nearly 4,500 ft. (1,372 m) underground south of Interstate 90 in the sprawling Columbia Basin Project.
When the project is fully built out, federal surface water will be made available to an additional 70,000 acres now using groundwater, providing relief to a total of 87,700 agricultural acres.
Farmers, local dignitaries and water managers celebrated construction of the new Lind Coulee Siphon complex. It’s part of a 10year effort to bring surface water to hundreds of deep-well irrigators now relying on a declining aquifer known as the Odessa Subarea. With the flip of a switch and raising of a gate, water from the Columbia River poured through newly-built siphons to be delivered to farmers growing potatoes, corn, alfalfa and seed crops in the rolling hills near this Eastern Washington town. “Today beautifully illustrates how together we can achieve water solutions for farmers and growing communities, and benefit the natural environment,” said Washington state Department of Ecology director Maia Bellon. “Through these siphons we will deliver water to farmers who need it; to support a $1.5 billion agricultural industry; to put good food on our tables, and protect a precious aquifer that has
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The new siphons run parallel to existing siphons first built in the 1950s.
dropped by as much as 200 feet since 1980.” This winter, the East Columbia Basin Irrigation District (ECBID) oversaw the construction of two additional siphons for the Lind Coulee Siphon complex. The new siphons run parallel to existing siphons first built in the 1950s. The 14-ft.-8-in. (4.2-m-20-cm) diameter siphons, with 17-in. (43 cm)
walls of steel-reinforced concrete, stretch nearly 4,500 ft. (1,372 m) underground south of Interstate 90 in the sprawling Columbia Basin Project. Director Bellon attributed the project’s success to important partnerships with the irrigation district, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation’s Columbia Basin Project and Ecology’s Office of Columbia
River. “This was no small feat by the East Columbia Basin Irrigation District,” Bellon said. “Not only was the project on time, it came in under budget by more than $2 million.” The $14.6-million Lind Coulee Siphon construction project is part of the Odessa Groundwater Replacement Program. The project builds on the widening of the East Low Canal, also funded by the state, and the Weber Siphon complex constructed in 2009 with federal stimulus recovery money. “This new siphon gives us the extra capacity needed to offer groundwater farmers access to surface water along 31 miles of the widened canal,” said ECBID District Manager Craig Simpson. “We can now tap into water from Lake Roosevelt behind Grand Coulee Dam and serve 17,700 acres of farmland under a master water service contract we have with Reclamation.”
When the project is fully built out, federal surface water will be made available to an additional 70,000 acres now using groundwater, providing relief to a total of 87,700 agricultural acres. Eligible Odessa Subarea farmers will have their state-issued groundwater rights put into reserve when they take delivery of the irrigation project water and shut off their wells. “We’re proud to be part of the partnership that’s delivering longawaited surface water to our East Columbia irrigators who’ve encountered poor water quality and added expenses when faced with drilling deeper wells in the Odessa Subarea,” said Lorri Lee, Reclamation’s Pacific Northwest Regional director. The ceremony marks a 10-year milestone for the state’s Columbia River Water Management Program. The state Legislature authorized the program in 2006 to address current and future water see SIPHONS page 13
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The $14.6-million Lind Coulee Siphon construction project is part of the Odessa Groundwater Replacement Program.
This winter, the East Columbia Basin Irrigation District (ECBID) oversaw the construction of two additional siphons for the Lind Coulee Siphon complex.
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Large-Frame RT-120 Features Less Ground Disturbance ASV LLC, a manufacturer of compact track loaders and skidsteers, introduced the Posi-Track RT-120 Forestry, the largest and most powerful compact track loader in the industry. The large-frame RT-120 Forestry features more power and productivity with less ground disturbance than any other machine in its class, according to the manufacturer. Maximum power and torque, along with unparalleled cooling capacity, make the RT120F capable of using the largest attachments for long periods of time without bogging down or overheating. The rugged machine makes mulching, brush cutting and highway and utility work faster and easier. Like all ASV equipment, the RT-120F includes maximum efficiency hydraulics and high-capacity cooling systems that allow for more work done in less time. In addition, the machine achieves versatility on all surfaces — from mud and brush to ice and snow — using ASV’s Posi-Track undercarriage. “ASV is on a mission to earn recognition as the industry leader in the high end of the market with our larger machines by offering superior performance, productivity and ROI. Our customers come first, that’s why we make sure they have machines that stand up to the tough jobs they face every day,” said Jim DiBiagio, ASV general manager. “The RT-120 Forestry easily meets that demand with its size, strength and rugged design. We really mean it when we promise maximum performance with no compromises.” ASV optimized the RT-120F for forestry work that can be too demanding for other machines. The unit includes metal guarding against brush and debris around key areas, such as lights, the AC condenser and the rear screen. A full rear brush guard also is available as a factory-installed option. The RT-120F also incorporates an additional level of durability with a heavy-gauge, falling object protective structure (FOPS) level 2 cab, improved rollover protection (ROPS) and reinforced windows for impact resistance. The machine blows debris from mulching applications out of the engine compartment screens with a hydraulically driven, auto-reversing cooling fan. The RT120F works with all standard attachments, including mulching heads, brush cutters, backhoes, tooth bars, buckets, snow blades and pallet forks. ASV builds its machines from the ground up, starting with the undercarriage. The RT120F ensures maximum operator comfort, speed and traction with the company’s PosiTrack rubber-track suspension. The duallevel suspension includes both suspended wheels and axles, allowing it to travel quickly over all types of terrain. The machine
ASV LLC’s RT-120 Forestry Posi-Track compact track loader delivers maximum size and power for workers in the forestry industry. The machine’s durability, strength and innovative undercarriage make easy work of demanding tasks such as mulching, brush cutting and highway and utility work.
achieves maximum traction in the roughest conditions with a fully-flexible track and suspended wheels that conform to the ground. ASV maximizes the RT-120F’s performance on steep slopes by manufacturing it with multiple wheel contact points and four guide lugs — compared to many machines with only one or two guide lugs. The unit comes standard with 20-in. (51 cm) wide tracks, resulting in a ground pressure of only 4.3 psi. The features, combined with the machine’s 15 in. (38 cm) of ground clearance, allow operators to comfortably operate it in more places and conditions for longer periods of time than competitive models, according to the manufacturer. ASV took its previous closed design — similar to what’s used on other steel-embedded undercarriages — and transformed it to an open-rail and drive-sprocket design. The conversion results in easier and faster undercarriage cleaning as well as improved sprocket and bogie life. ASV builds all rollers with mechanical face seals, eliminating the need for maintenance for the life of the machine. The tracks are manufactured with embedded co-polymer cords for extra strength and are produced using a singlecure process, eliminating cure-point weaknesses in the track that can lead to premature breakage. These features allow for a 1,500to 2,000-hour track life — 30 percent more than other steel-embedded track units. ASV
stands behind that with a two-year, 1,500hour track warranty. The forestry machine’s 120-hp Cummins 3.8-L, turbocharged engine produces 360 foot-pounds of torque — about 8 percent more than the machine’s 111-hp predecessor, the RT-110. The RT-120F transfers torque to the ground through direct-drive hydraulic motors. ASV builds the machine without planetary drives, eliminating the need for servicing those components. Highly efficient motors transfer maximum power to the patented internal-drive sprockets, and internal rollers prevent friction loss in the undercarriage, transferring all power to the track regardless of drive speed. The RT-120F meets Tier IV Final standards using a diesel oxidation catalyst that, unlike DPF systems, requires no additional maintenance or replacement filters. ASV builds all its models with a priority that they be easy to service. The RT-120F gives operators easy access to the reliable Cummins engine through a three-panel hood and tilting cooler arrangement. The rearward tilting cab provides easy accessibility when additional service is required. Sight gauges for both hydraulic oil and coolant, combined with the design, simplify regular inspections of oil, filters and normal service items. The RT-120F’s auxiliary hydraulic system includes 45 gpm (170 Lpm) high flow and 4,060 psi. The attachment receives more
hydraulic flow and pressure because the machine uses larger line sizes, hydraulic coolers and direct-drive pumps — rather than belt-driven pumps. This means operators maximize horsepower efficiency even while using demanding attachments, such as brush cutters and mulching heads. Belt-drive pumps and restrictions on other machines’ hydraulic systems result in many losing as much as 30 percent of the horsepower shown on their spec sheets. Conversely, the RT-120F achieves 16 percent more actual hydraulic horsepower than the PT-110 compact track loader it replaces, according to the manufacturer. The RT-120F features a rated operating capacity of 3,745 pounds and a tipping load of 10,700 pounds — greater than the RT120. It is 73 in. (185 cm) wide and has a 125in. (317.5 cm) lift height. Machine operation is easy and intuitive as a result of standard joystick controls. The unit’s cab is pressurized for a clean operator environment. An optional all-weather cab that includes heat and air conditioning also is available. The RT-120F also is available in dirt and road profiling configurations. For more information, call 1/800-2059913 or visit www.asvllc.com or www.positrack.com. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
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Judge’s Order Revives Movement to Remove Dams By Nicholas K. Geranios ASSOCIATED PRESS
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) Conservationists and others have renewed a push to remove four giant dams from the Snake River to save wild salmon runs, after a federal judge criticized the government for failing to consider whether breaching the dams would save the fish. The judge earlier this year rejected the government’s fifth and latest plan for protecting threatened and endangered salmon in the Columbia River system. Agencies must take a new look at all approaches to managing the southeast Washington dams, including breaching, said U.S. District Court Judge Michael Simon in Portland, Ore. “This is an action that [government agencies] have done their utmost to avoid considering for decades,’’ he wrote. His order triggered 15 public meetings in Washington, Idaho, Montana and Oregon, where the dam removal issue has percolated for two decades. The first meeting was held in October, and the final one is scheduled for Dec. 8. After that, a plan to save the salmon must be created. The Snake River, at just over 1,000 miles, is the 13th longest in
“Healthy salmon populations could support tens of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars annually in the recreation and tourism economy.”
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the United States, flowing from the western border of Wyoming to its confluence with the mighty Columbia River in Washington. For much of its history, the river and its tributaries produced salmon runs in the millions that sustained Native American tribes who lived near its banks. The best salmon spawning grounds were in Idaho, and were hampered by the construction of the four dams. Environmental groups say restoring the salmon runs is impossible with the four dams in place. The dams provide about 5 percent of the region’s electricity, roughly enough power for a city the size of Seattle. A recent report by the federal Bonneville Power Administration said if the Snake River dams are removed, a new natural gas plant would be required to replace the lost electricity. Thirteen runs of Columbia and Snake river salmon and steelhead remain endangered or threatened despite billions of dollars spent
over decades to save them. Sam Mace, a spokeswoman of Save Our Wild Salmon, said the dams’ benefits are not worth the loss of the iconic fish. “There is more than one way to get wheat to market,’’ Mace said. “But salmon only have one way to travel, and that’s in the river.’’ Salmon supporters say restored salmon runs will help the economy. “Healthy salmon populations could support tens of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars annually in the recreation and tourism economy,” said Liz Hamilton of the Northwest Sportfishing Industry Association. Idaho’s Nez Perce Tribe also has called for removing the dams and restoring the fish to harvestable levels. “The four dams on the lower Snake River have had a devastating impact on salmon,’’ said McCoy Oatman, the tribe’s vice chairman.
Opponents of breaching the dams say they provide irrigation, hydropower and shipping benefits, and allow grain barges to operate all the way to Lewiston, Idaho, more than 400 miles from the mouth of the Columbia River. Wheat from as far as North Dakota is shipped downriver by barge for export to Asia. The Snake River also is used to transport about 60 percent of Washington’s wheat and barley crop to Portland. A tug pushing a barge can haul a ton of wheat 576 miles on a single gallon of fuel. Northwest River Partners, which represents a coalition of businesses and river users, called the dams an important part of the regional economy. “I think both salmon and the dams are co-existing,’’ said Terry Flores, director of the Portlandbased group. “Why would you take out dams that are providing clean energy and billions of dollars’ worth of commerce?’’
However, critics note the river’s barge traffic has experienced a 20year decline because of competition from trucks and trains. The four dams were built in the 1960s and 1970s, roughly between Pullman and the Tri-Cities. Breaching them isn’t something that could be ordered by a court. Since the dams are federal projects, removing them would require action by Congress. According to the Army Corps of Engineers, more than 90 percent of the river’s young fish survive passage through each dam’s fish ladders. But the total effect from dams and slackwater reservoirs adds up to mortality rates of 50 percent or more for Idaho-spawned fish as they migrate to the ocean. The fish then have to survive several years in the ocean before running the gauntlet of dams again when they return to the Northwest to spawn. Removing the dams would provide migrating salmon with easier access to thousands of miles of pristine rivers and streams that even with climate change remain cold enough to support salmon and steelhead spawning, environmentalists say. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
Oregon to Massachusetts: Signs Mark Each End of Route 20 Highway Administrator Thomas J. Tinlin joined city of Boston officials and MassDOT personnel at an event to unveil MassDOT’s mileage sign at the eastern end of Route 20 in Kenmore Square in Boston. “There are many things that divide our country, but Route 20 is one thing that connects us,” said Tinlin. “It has been our pleasure to join with leaders in Newport [Oregon] to highlight this historic highway that passes through 12 states and links many great communities together.” Massachusetts’ section of Route 20, which was constructed beginning in 1926, travels through five counties and 25 municipalities, running parallel to I-90, (the Massachusetts Turnpike), from Boston to the New York Border. “Highway 20 is an iconic American highway that stretches across the heart of our country and connects two great cities,
Massachusetts’ section of Route 20, which was constructed beginning in 1926. The western end of Route 20 was originally located at the entrance to Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, but the highway was extended into Oregon in 1940, and then all the way to Newport in 1945.
Boston, Massachusetts and Newport, Oregon,” said Oregon State Representative David Gomberg. “I’d like to thank ODOT and Massachusetts DOT officials for making these signs a reality. Hopefully they will encourage folks to visit Newport and see for themselves what a special place it really is.” Spanning 3,365 mi. (5,415.4 km), the eastern end of Route 20 is approximately 3 mi. (4.8 km) from the Atlantic Ocean in Kenmore Square, and the western end is within 1 mi. (1.6 km) of the Pacific Ocean in Newport, Ore. The western end of Route 20 was originally located at the entrance to Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, but the highway was extended into Oregon in 1940, and then all the way to Newport in 1945. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
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Feds Building New IMT Introduces Carco Industries as Idaho Facility to New Distributor in Pacific Northwest House Fleet’s Waste Iowa Mold Tooling Co. Inc. (IMT), an Oshkosh Corporation company, announces the addition of Carco Industries Inc. to its distributor network. Located in Tualatin, Ore., Carco Industries serves IMT customers in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. The quality lubrication equipment and service truck provider offers more than 40 years of experience in the service truck industry. Carco Industries Inc., founded in 1973, manufactures top-quality lubrication and service equipment for the construction, aggregate and mining industries. Its innovative designs and dedication to quality earned Carco Industries an international reputation as a leader in this highly specialized industry. “We’re proud to welcome Carco Industries to our distributor network,” said Tom Wallace, sales manager at IMT. “Carco Industries’ dedication to providing premier service vehicles coupled with their extensive industry experience make the company an ideal partner for IMT. Working with Carco Industries, our customers in the Pacific Northwest will have access to the right equipment for their applications and receive superior service after the sale.” Carco Industries’ products are field-tested under the most extreme conditions, by the most demanding operators, and have consistently performed beyond expectations. Quality service and exceptional value forms the base of their success. “We’re excited to partner with IMT, and are looking forward to growing our relationship,” said Mark Denny, president of Carco Industries, Inc. “Providing our customers with top of the line equipment suited for their operations is our priority, and IMT has a reputation for quality products across the varied industries we serve. Our partnership with IMT is a natural fit, as we share the same core values: dedication to remarkable customer service and first-rate product support.” For more information, call 800/541-7688 or 800/247-5958 or visit www.carcoindustries.com or visit www.imt.com. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
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Federal Register. The record of decision made public Dec. 6, was signed last month by Admiral James F. Caldwell Jr., director of the U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. The record of decision concludes a lengthy and public environmental process that also looked at continuing using outdated facilities at the eastern Idaho site or overhauling them. Officials said the new facility will operate through at least 2060 and can handle a new type of spent-fuel shipping container, which is not possible at the current facility. The Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier will use the new container when the carrier becomes operational. So will nuclear-powered submarines under construction, officials said. The facility will have storage spaces to submerge the fuel waste in water so it cools before being transferred into dry storage areas, said Don Dahl, a spokesman of the Naval Reactors facility. The places where the waste will be submerged will meet seismic standards aimed at preventing them from being affected by earthquakes, unlike existing storage spaces at the site that don’t meet those standards. The Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, a joint Navy and Energy Department organization, has been sending spent Navy fuel to the Idaho site since 1957. It’s transported by rail from shipyards. Dahl declined to describe security at Navy site. “Appropriate security will be provided for the new facility,” he said. Officials also declined to describe security measures at the rest of the site, but access roads have armed checkpoints and visitors must leave passenger vehicles far from facilities and ride buses into secured areas. Nuclear waste coming into Idaho prompted lawsuits when state leaders in the late 1980s and early 1990s thought the site was becoming a permanent nuclear waste repository. The lawsuits culminated in a 1995 agreement, then a 2008 addendum, limiting such shipments and requiring most nuclear waste to be removed from the federal site by 2035. The deal applies to the Navy’s spent nuclear fuel. Under the agreement, fuel waste coming to the new facility after 2035 will only remain for the six years it takes to cool in pools. After that, it’s required to be put in dry storage and taken out of Idaho. However, the nation has no repository for spent nuclear fuel at this time, so where it will go is not clear. Susan Burke, Idaho National Laboratory oversight coordinator of the state Department of Environmental Quality, in an email to The Associated Press on Tuesday said she had no comment on the release of the record of decision that follows the final environmental impact statement released in October and officially approves the project. She’s previously said the state supported building a stateof-the-art facility. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
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Seattle Boasts More Cranes on Job Than Any City in World CRANE from page 1
The biggest project in Seattle is the expansion of the Washington State Convention Center, Kelly said. “That is going to become one of the biggest buildings in Seattle,” he said. “It’s a full city block. This is a 1.4 million-square-foot expansion. We’re basically building a brand new extension of the convention center. It’s a big deal. It’s not physically connected to the existing center but it is only a short walk to the existing convention center. We’re also doing a number of projects for the Seattle Housing Association. They are expanding the public housing in Yesler Terrace. A number of schools are coming on line over on the east side and up north around Edmunds. It sounds like we’re experiencing more growth than a lot of cities. What seems to be happening is we have an attractive workplace environment here and we offer a lot of the same high tech jobs as Northern California, but our cost of living is quite a bit less.” South of Seattle in the neighboring state of Oregon, Portland also is experiencing a boom in construction. “We are in the process of expanding down to the Portland Metro area,” Mayfield said. “Portland is a lot more spread out as far as the geographical area. There is a lot going on in Portland, you bet.” Beyond the Pacific Northwest, highlights from the RLB report included: • Major projects are coming to a close in Boston, and clearing the skyline of cranes, but continued growth in the Seaport District, GE’s new headquarters and the Fort Point Channel will likely contribute to the crane count in the next six months. • Crane counts have increased 40 percent in Chicago, with residential construction accounting for 60 percent of the work. • Denver and Hawaii are the leading cities in hospitality construction. • Construction in New York City continues to be strong. The majority of cranes are being used for mixed-use projects, predomi-
The Seattle Times dubbed the city “the crane capital of America,” noting that it had more cranes on the job than any other city in the country.
Residential building is at record high in Seattle in the last decade, but other sectors, including mixed-use, commercial, transportation, education and hospitality, also are seeing growth.
A recent report by Rider, Levett, Bucknall, a global company specializing in project management, cost estimating and legal advisory, shows 58 cranes dotting the Seattle skyline.
The report notes that the demand for cranes in Seattle is up nearly 50-percent in a year’s time.
nately residential towers with street-level retail. • In Phoenix, crane counts doubled over a six month period, with prominent sectors including residential, education, industrial, hospitality and mixed-use. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.) CEG
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shortages and environmental degradation in Eastern Washington. Specifically, the program’s goals are to find an alternative water source for the Odessa Subarea Aquifer and develop water supply for pending water right applications. The program also provides water for irrigators whose rights might be interrupted during drought, for new municipal,
domestic, industrial and irrigation water needs, and for streams when fish need it most. “We’re making water available to cities, industries and farmers from the Canadian border to the Oregon border, while protecting water in tributaries where salmon migrate and spawn, and restoring floodplains and the natural environment,” said Tom Tebb, Ecology’s Office of Columbia
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In total, nearly $200 million has been invested in more than 40 projects across Eastern Washington for both in-stream and out-of-stream benefits.
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Eligible Odessa Subarea farmers will have their state-issued groundwater rights put into reserve when they take delivery of the irrigation project water and shut off their wells.
River director. “It’s been a tremendous journey, but there’s much more to achieve. We’re looking to the future and what our water supplies will be in the face of climate change and how we may adapt.” The state’s Columbia River pro-
gram has invested about $75 million in Columbia Basin Project infrastructure. In total, nearly $200 million has been invested in more than 40 projects across Eastern Washington for both in-stream and out-of-stream benefits.
For more information, visit http://www.ecy.wa.gov/news/2016 /087.html. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
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Nike Co-Founder Pledges $500M to Clements Concrete University of Oregon Research Facility EUGENE, Ore. (AP) Nike co-founder Phil Knight and his wife have pledged $500 million to the University of Oregon toward a new scientific research facility. The donation is the largest ever awarded to UO and is meant to launch a $1 billion, 10-year effort to build a threebuilding complex and add new graduate students and postdoctoral researchers to the university, The Register-Guard reported. The university is calling the proposed new complex the “Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact.” The Knight donation will be provided over 10 years and will go toward construction of the new facility and also to endowments to generate income for the 30 new faculty positions being added as a result. In all, the new program will add 30 new faculty, 250 new graduate students and 150 new post-doctoral researchers UO President Michael Schill said the $500 million pledge is the biggest ever to a U.S. public flagship university. “This gift from Phil and Penny Knight is a game changer for the University of Oregon and for all of the state,” he said. “We will look back on this day as a turning point in scientific discovery and impact. This act of philanthropy is the genesis for a new kind of research hub that will catapult Oregon’s knowledge-based economy forward and benefit society in ways we cannot yet imagine.”
“This gift from Phil and Penny Knight is a game changer for the University of Oregon and for all of the state.” Michael Schill University of Oregon
The $500 million pledge is the latest in a string of donations by the Knights to UO and other institutions. Knight, in a prepared statement released by the university, said he believes his donation to UO's science program will pay off. “While not without risk, we believe the expected societal returns from such investments are high,” he said University officials said they plan to break ground within a year and open the first building in the project within three years. For more information, visit http://www.registerguard.com. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
Construction of New I-5 Chamber Way Overpass in Chehalis to Begin Next Year A permanent replacement for the temporary Chamber Way bridge over Interstate 5 in Chehalis is one step closer. The Washington State Department of Transportation announced plans for a new overpass that will begin construction next year. WSDOT evaluated long-term possibilities for the overpass that was severely damaged by an oversized load in July, and will move forward with a project to build a four-lane structure with bicycle and pedestrian access. The new overpass will be at least 16 ft. 6 in. (5 m) above the freeway, a height consistent with current design standards. “This community-focused solution would not be possible without the support from legislative leadership and our federal transportation partners,” said Roger Millar, secretary of transportation. “With their concurrence we can now deliver this new overpass in a timely manner and keep people moving safely for years to come.”
Acquires Boise-Based Low’s Ready Mix Clements Concrete, a construction services company serving southwest Idaho, announced it has entered into a contract to purchase the assets of Boise-based concrete company, Low’s Ready Mix. The acquisition will amplify Clements Concrete’s current production ability, making Clements Concrete among the largest ready-mix, asphalt and aggregate suppliers in the region. Low’s Ready Mix is a concrete; grout and fill; and aggregate supplier servicing municipalities, contractors and do-ityourselfers in the Boise, Nampa and Caldwell communities. With more than 60 years of operations, Low’s Ready Mix is a well-respected, quality-driven organization with a reputation for customer satisfaction.
“The entire Low’s Ready Mix team is exceptional. Having them join us at Clements is a natural and fitting step in our growth.” Mark Elder Clements Concrete
“The entire Low’s Ready Mix team is exceptional,” said Mark Elder, area manager of Clements Concrete. “Having join us at Clements is a natural and fitting step in our “This community-focused solution would not be them growth. We admire their core values, commitment to compossible without the support from legislative leadership munity and caliber of customer satisfaction. We are proud to welcome their 70 employees to the Clements Concrete and our federal transportation partners.” team.” Richard Frisby, operations manager for Low’s Ready Mix, Roger Millar will continue his position with Clements Concrete. WSDOT “Low’s has been an Idaho staple for over 60 years, and we feel that Clements Concrete shares a similar legacy of quality products and commitment to community building that has long since been a standard for our business,” said Frisby. “I A new overpass is part of a larger Next Steps WSDOT will meet with members of am excited to continue to serve the community through project in the Connecting Washington transportation funding package that the community in the coming weeks to Clements Concrete.” Ready-mix concrete products are available through includes improvements to I-5 and the discuss the overpass replacement projClements Concrete. ect and gather feedback to help miniadjacent intersections. Funding for For information, call 208/343-6965 or visit clementsconmize potential construction impacts. design of the larger project is available crete.com. in 2019. Based on support from leg- Specific dates and locations will be The acquisition is Clements Concrete’s second recent announced soon. The agency will islative leadership for advancing a poradvertise the design-build contract for asset purchase. C&A Paving Co. was acquired in August, tion of those funds, WSDOT is mov- competitive bid next year, with con- offering expanded product lines, including asphalt, asphalt ing forward with plans to speed up the struction to begin soon afterwards. paving and construction services to southwest Idaho cusreplacement of the Chamber Way (This story also can be found on tomers. (This story also can be found on Construction overpass. Emergency relief funds from Construction Equipment Guide’s the Federal Highway Administration website at www.constructionequip- Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.) mentguide.com.) will also be used for this project.
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