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January 27 2021
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Vol. XXXIV • No. 2
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Linder Unveils Plans for New Fort Myers Facility…12
Wiregrass Uses Spray Paver to Expedite Job…33
South Carolina DOT photo
By Cindy Riley
Considered one of the largest and most complex undertakings in South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) history, the I-85 widening project will reduce congestion on the interstate, improve the safety of interchanges and replace aging infrastructure when complete. The $620 million effort is being carried out in two phases, requiring coordination with FHWA, contractors, local governments, utility companies and property owners. “This project had been on SCDOT’s priority list for some time,” said CEG CORRESPONDENT
Built Robotics Aspires to Automatize Industry.…54
Table of Contents .........4 Paving Section ......33-47 Technology Section ........ ................................51-64 Business Calendar......86 Auction Section.....90-92 Advertisers Index .......94
Shane Parris, SCDOT design-build engineer. “The project spans 29 miles of existing four lanes that are being reconstructed. An additional lane is being added in both directions. The completed roadway will be a total of six lanes.” The project is a joint venture of Blythe Construction Inc. and Zachry Construction Corp. (BZJV) and Lane Construction. “Using the design-build method, contractors are selected based on qualifications, innovation, time bid and cost bid,” said Parris. “The con-
Latest COVID-Related Stimulus Package Includes Revised PPP Loan
By Lucy Perry
CEG CORRESPONDENT
Last month, President Trump signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act (the “CAA”) federal stimulus package. During the week of Jan. 10, 2021, the Small Business Administration (SBA) launched a new round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans tailored to small businesses hit by the coronavirus pandemic. This PPP round adds $284 billion in new forgivable loan see PPP page 78
see WIDENING page 68