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October 5 2022 Vol. XXXIV • No. 20
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Yancey Bros. Holds Round Two of Cat Operator Challenge...12
N.C. Operator Moves to Next Round of Cat Global Challenge...20
On average, the contractors use 120 pieces of equipment on the project.
By Chuck MacDonald CEG CORRESPONDENT
JM Wood Auction Holds Four Days of Sales in Alabama...81
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is partnering with Bizzack Construction and subcontractors to build an updated road sys-
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Paving Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33-49 Off-Road Trucks Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51-64 Auction Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78-81 Business Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
tem that will improve regional connectivity and generate economic development in relatively isolated areas. Corridor Q (Route 460) will provide residents with better access to healthcare, improved travel times and increased interstate commerce opportunities.
Corridor Q will extend from the Kentucky state line to existing U.S. Route 460 in the town of Grundy, Va. The massive undertaking means workers taking on many challenges including cutting see CORRIDOR page 66
U.S. Cement Shortages Persist Concrete Sector Continues to See Project Delays, Production Cut-Backs By Lucy Perry CEG CORRESPONDENT
The supply shortages hitting the cement and concrete sector are consistent with nationwide construction materials bottlenecks, but are more severe in certain parts of the country. The Portland Cement Association (PCA) reports shortages in 18 states and attributes the issue to increases in global product demand and residential construction here at home. Supply-chain issues have long plagued the construction industry, dating back to before the Increased global demand is another reason for pandemic. see CEMENT page 50
shortages in both cement and concrete nationwide.