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September 2, 2015 • Vol. XXVII • No. 18 • 470 Maryland Drive • Ft. Washington, PA 19034 • 215-885-2900 • Toll Free 800-523-2200 • Fax 215-885-2910
Inside
Yancey Bros. Co. Appoints President, COO
Motocross Racer Makes the Grade…8
RANC Hosts Meeting for Recycling Professionals …28
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So far, weather has not caused any significant problems or delays with the high-profile project, which has reached a crucial point.
South Florida Goes Upscale With a cluster of billionaires among its future tenants, the $560-million, 59-story Porsche Design Tower in Sunny Isles Beach, Fla., will offer a first-of-its-kind automated elevator system when construction is completed next year. The sophisticated technology will allow residents to ride with their cars at a rate of 800 ft. (243 m) per minute, delivering them to their posh residences. “This is the most sophisticated building to date, featuring the latest technology of home automation,” said Miami luxury real estate liaison Chris Soares. “It’s one of my favorites in the market.” At 650 ft. (198 m), the uber-upscale South Florida structure will be the tallest oceanfront condominium in the United States, and its futuristic parking system is proving to be a major drawing card. The project is attracting prospective clients from New York and around the globe, including South America, Europe and the Middle East. “The idea to have a two-car garage in the sky has brought a lot of attention, especially from car collectors and fans from Porsche Design Group,” said Soares. “This is the first building by Porsche
By Cindy Riley
CEG CORRESPONDENT
Alex Lyon & Son Names President of U.S. Operations…36
Table of Contents ............4 Parts Section ............46-47 Underground Utility, Trenchers, Trench Boxes & Utilities Section ....49-56 Paving Section ..........57-69
see PORSCHE page 32
Advertisers Index ..........98
Yancey Bros. Co., the nation’s oldest Caterpillar dealer, has appointed Trey Googe as President and Chief Operating Officer. Googe joined Yancey Bros. in 2007 and has previously served as Vice President, General Construction, Vice President Machine Sales and Vice President & Machine General Manager. Most recently, he served as Executive Vice President see YANCEY page 46
Tenn. Considers Investing in Transportation Jobs
Erik Schelzig Business Calendar ........80 By ASSOCIATED PRESS
Auction Section ........90-97
Yancey Bros. Co., the nation’s oldest Caterpillar dealer, has appointed Trey Googe as President and Chief Operating Officer.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Gov. Bill Haslam sees widespread agreement about Tennessee’s need to spend more on transportation projects. But there’s little consensus on what to do
about it, said the Republican governor who has been traveling the state to hold discussions about what he calls a $6 billion backlog in transportation projects. “Everybody talks about the needs they have, but then there’s a ‘I’m not really excited about a gas tax, what else can we do?’’’ Haslam said.
“The reality is, there’s not a magic bullet out there.’’ Haslam has said he wants to complete his 15stop tour before deciding what sort of proposal to make to lawmakers when the Legislature convenes in January. see TAX page 22