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® November 1 2023 Vol. XXXV • No. 22
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North Carolina DOT photos
Carolina Cat Hosts Next Generation Demo Days in Midland, N.C. ...20
SISO Air Holds Demo Event at Thompson Tractor in Ala. ...32
By Chuck MacDonald CEG CORRESPONDENT
Spence Field Hosts 45th Annual Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Ga. ...68
Relocating utilities began in 2020 with project planners needing also to relocate some 40 businesses and 17 homes.
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Paving Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35-53 Crawler Loaders/Dozers Section . . . . . . . . . . . .55-61 Auction Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81-85 Business Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
U.S. 70 in North Carolina is growing up; it is destined to become Interstate 42 in the next few years. Becoming a grown-up means added responsibility. This is true for roads
just as it is for individuals. U.S. 70 is already interstate caliber from Dover to New Bern. North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has plans for U.S. 70 to become an interstate, carrying traffic to beach areas, military installations and Morehead City. see NCDOT page 38
Lighting It Up On Job Sites Using Illuminating Strategies for Improved Jobsite Safety By Lucy Perry CEG CORRESPONDENT
Optimal lighting is crucial to a hazard-free and efficient construction site. The right lighting not only keeps workers safe, but it can streamline workflow, which saves on construction cost and time. In planning for the proper lighting of a job site, the best place to start is an assessment of your working conditions to set a baseline. From there you can build a lighting usage and maintenance plan. You also should consider adding floodlights or task lighting to improve visibility in specific zones, said surveillance system provider Mobile Video see LIGHT page 40
A lighting placement strategy involves time and planning in order to achieve optimal conditions for safety and efficiency.