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December 29 2021
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Vol. XXXIII • No. 26
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Inside
SRM Concrete’s Success Due to Teamwork of Family...8
SCDOT photo R.S. Braswell O pens New Faci lity in Rock Hill...18
EquipmentShare Acquires Fla. Trekker Tractor Locations...28
Table of Contents ................4 Paving Section..............39-55
To enhance safety and accommodate increasing traffic associated with residential and economic growth in the region, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is overseeing construction to widen nearly 4.2 mi. of U.S. 17 from the Georgia border to the intersection of SC 315 near Hardeeville. SCDOT will expand the roadway from two to four lanes and make improvements that include bike lanes, wider paved
By Cindy Riley
CEG CORRESPONDENT
shoulders, turn lanes and a traffic signal at the intersection of U.S. 17 and SC 315. “South Carolina is one of the fastest growing states in the country,” said Pete Poore, SCDOT communications director. “Many new residents and businesses have been attracted to the state’s coastal areas. The U.S. 17 project in Jasper County is a commuter route for South Carolina residents
Contractors Brace for Boom in Renewable Energy Projects U.S. Energy Sector Primed for Five-Year Growth Spurt
Mini & Compact Equipment Section ..........................57-69 By Lucy Perry Business Calendar ............82
CEG CORRESPONDENT
The outlook for energy-related construc-
Auction Section ............86-89 tion is a positive one. The renewable energy Advertisers Index ..............90
sector is preparing for a boom over the next five years and the fossil fuels industry is fighting hard to hold its place in the battle for power. That all bodes well for the construc-
tion industry, which will greatly benefit from the expansion, if longstanding pricing and materials acquisition challenges can be overcome. Noting 2021 has been another banner year for wind and solar construction, the International Energy Agency (IEA) is forecasting a five-year sector boom even in the see ENERGY page 70
see SCDOT page 40
Solar, hydro and wind generation accounted for all the growth in power generation during 2020, while coal, natural gas and nuclear output declined.
