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NCDOT USING GLASS, CARBON FIBER TECHNOLOGY ON BRIDGE

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is replacing the Harkers Island Bridge using non-corroding, glass and carbon fiber-reinforced polymer materials.

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CONNEX SOUTH CAROLINA AVAILABLE TO S.C. MANUFACTURERS

Gov. Henry McMaster, alongside leadership from South Carolina’s business community, announced the launch of CONNEX South Carolina, a free online platform that provides one-stop access to manufacturers.

13 ABC: CONSTRUCTION ADDS JOBS IN JUNE

Construction industry employment increased by 23,000 in June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released July 7 by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

14 ABC MEMBERS INVEST $1.5B IN CONSTRUCTION WORKFORCE EDUCATION

Associated Builders and Contractors member contractors invested more than $1.5 billion to provide nearly 1.3 million course attendees with craft, leadership and safety education in 2022.

16 PLANS ADVANCE FOR BATON ROUGEAREA MISSISSIPPI RIVER BRIDGE

With statewide elections on the horizon in Louisiana this year, some Baton Rouge-area officials working to bring a new Mississippi River bridge to the region are worried leadership changes could derail construction before it even starts.

16 Appalachian State Begins Building Innovation District

This summer, the first academic building for Appalachian State University’s Innovation District will begin to take shape, with construction slated to begin in July.

20 Cte Changes Company Brand Name To

WEISIGER GROUP

CTE, a Southeast equipment and service provider for the construction, electric power generation and material handling industries, announced it is changing its company brand name to Weisiger Group.

Founder Emeritus (1930-2021) Edwin M. McKeon Sr.

Southeast Publisher Richard C. McKeon

Executive Publisher Teddy McKeon

Editor In Chief Craig Mongeau

Senior Editor Robby Chakler

Editorial Assistant Katherine Petrik

Contributing Editor Eric Olson

Production Mgr. John Pinkerton

Controller Judith Nixon

Circulation Mgr. Cathy Printz

Main office 470 Maryland Drive Fort Washington, PA 19034

215/885-2900

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22 Ncdot Proposes Overpass For Wilmington Intersection

A notoriously congested intersection in Wilmington, N.C., could see a reprieve with a fresh redesign that will save millions and reduce the impact to properties in the area.

27 Volvo Construction Equipment Unveils New Service Contracts

Launching in North America at ConExpo, Volvo Construction Equipment is introducing a new portfolio of Volvo Service Contracts, helping customers to manage the repair and maintenance requirements of their Volvo machinery.

28 TEREX SELECTS SHM TO REPRESENT ROUGH-TERRAIN CRANE

LINES

Sound Heavy Machinery (SHM) has been named the official Terex rough terrain crane dealer for North and South Carolina. The Wilmington, N.C.-based dealer will represent Terex in selling, marketing, servicing and parts.

29 FECON TO HOLD AUCTION FOR CHILDREN OF FALLEN PATRIOTS

Fecon LLC, a global manufacturer of heavy-duty site preparation attachments and forestry accessories, will auction off a Bull Hog mulcher attachment to raise funds for Children of Fallen Patriots.

33 XL SPECIALIZED THANKS CUSTOMERS AS IT UNVEILS NEW FACILITY

On June 7, XL Specialized Trailers held an open house at its new facility in Manchester, Iowa. The event highlighted the completion of a 50,000-sq.-ft. expansion, the unveiling of a new facility and the completion of remodeing.

56 EXECUTIVES, PROJECTS RECEIVE PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP AWARDS

The awards were presented at ARTBA’s 35th Annual Public Private Partnerships (P3s) in Transportation Conference, held July 11 to 13 in the Nation’s Capital.

Richard C. McKeon

• North & South Carolina

• Tennessee • Virginia 704/553-8888

Cell 704/726-1452 e-mail rmckeon@cegltd.com

62 AEM: BENEFITS OF CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGIES

AEM released a study outlining how construction equipment technologies have advanced the construction industry and benefited a wide range of stakeholders, from contractors, to owners, to society as a whole.

64 MANITOU GROUP WINS AT 2023 SUSTAINABLE INDUSTRY AWARDS

Manitou Group, a world reference in the handling, aerial work platform and earth moving sectors, has won in the “decarbonization” category at the 2023 Sustainable Industry Awards.

41 SCRAP KING, AMR PROVIDE PREMIER SCRAP RECYCLING IN FLORIDA

48 METSO TO ACQUIRE AB A HÄGGBLOM OY TO EXPAND OFFERING

50 LIEBHERR DESIGNS ITS LH 30 M, LH 60 M FOR SCRAP HANDLING

54 SOOSAN AMERICA TAKES ROCK COMMANDER TO NEXT LEVEL

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