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Long-Overdue Overhaul for Harvey Tunnel

By Larry Bernstein CEG CORRESPONDENT

The world has changed dramatically since 1957, when the Harvey Tunnel was constructed outside New Orleans. The nearly 1,100-ft. tunnel, which runs under the Harvey Canal and feeds the Mississippi River, has not undergone a complete reconstruction since then. The Louisiana Department of Transportation (LaDOTD) and general contractor C.E.C. Inc. are nearing the end of the Harvey Canal Tunnel Rehabilitation project, which will improve the facility in multiple ways.

Background

The tunnel is a “…concrete structure cast in place within temporary cofferdams constructed across the canal.” It’s “…divided into two tubes by a reinforced concrete center wall.” Each tube has two lanes and a pedestrian walkway.

While the current project is the most extensive work ever done on the facility, it’s a follow-up to recent work. LaDOTD recently completed an LED lighting initiative in the tunnel.

However, more work was clearly needed.

“Local government officials urged a complete renovation of the tunnel, including a full overhaul of the drainage, rather than merely replacing tiles and repaving the road,” said Daniel Gitlin, a public information officer of LaDOTD. “The tunnel is a key resource for area residents, and this work will provide a long-term solution.”

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Louisiana Department of Transportation (LaDOTD) and

C.E.C. Inc. are nearing the end of the Harvey Canal Tunnel Rehabilitation project, which will improve the facility in multiple ways.

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Implementing Smart Workflows Can Help Alleviate Operations Headaches, Streamline Projects

By Lucy Perry CEG CORRESPONDENT

A “profound and necessary transformation on construction sites” is how the smart workflow concept has been described.

If you’re looking for organizational tools to enhance efficiency and transparency on projects; If you’ve hit a wall on communications among all areas of a job site; if you’re hoping to finally replace manual spreadsheets and other outdated methods to get a bigger picture of project progress, maybe it’s

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12 FALIN ENJOYS PARTNERSHIP WITH POWER EQUIPMENT, KOMATSU

When Jim Falin decided to open his own business as a young man in 1987, he did so in part to fulfill his boyhood dream of working with tractors. After buying his first piece of equipment, he hit the ground running.

16 NASHVILLE’S MUSIC CITY LOOP TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION GEARS

The zero-emission underground transit system connecting downtown Nashville and Music City Center to Nashville International Airport (BNA), the Music City Loop will take about 9 minutes to travel 9.5 mi. from BNA to downtown Nashville.

16 DOCUMENTARY COMMEMORATES 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF HURRICANE KATRINA

Nearly twenty years after Hurricane Katrina devastated the Mississippi Gulf Coast, the Mississippi Department of Transportation announced the release of a documentary that chronicles the restoration of infrastructure following the storm.

22 RING POWER OPENS LEESBURG, FLA., FACILITY TO EXPAND SERVICE

Ring Power Corporation, North and Central Florida’s authorized Caterpillar dealer, has officially opened its newest facility in Leesburg with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 14, 2025, attended by local dignitaries and community leaders.

26 DOWNRIGHT ENGINEERING PUTS CAT CENTENNIAL D5 TO WORK

Downrite recently purchased a Cat Centennial Edition D5 from Kelly Tractor, and when owner and president Sam LoBue saw the signature equipment piece, he looked back to a career built on hard work, trust and Caterpillar.

26 AFTER RECEIVING MORE FUNDING, SCDOT IS IN EXPANSIVE MOOD

The leader of South Carolina’s transportation agency has been to so many groundbreaking ceremonies for highway projects that he has the whole routine down.

CGA DIRT REPORT HIGHLIGHTS CONCERNING LEVELS OF DAMAGES

The latest analysis reveals that the CGA Index, which measures year-over-year damage trends, rose from 94.0 in 2023 to 96.7 in 2024, signaling that the industry is moving in the wrong direction in reducing damages to buried utilities.

28 N.C.’S MUSEUM OF HISTORY IN RALEIGH TO GET $225M FACELIFT

The North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh unveiled plans Aug. 27, 2025, for a sleek, modernized new home to show off the state’s treasures and artifacts — what it bills as an updated approach for a tech-savvy audience.

34 VOLVO TRUCKS LANDS ORDER: 264 NEW VNL TRUCKS TO AVERITT

Volvo Trucks North America customer Averitt Express has placed an order for 264 new Volvo VNL 860s. The deal marks one of the largest single orders for the new flagship sleeper model in North America to date.

36 STELLAR PROMOTES WORMAN TO PRODUCT MGT., SALES DIRECTOR

In this expanded role, Worman will continue to lead development strategy across product lines while also overseeing the company’s growing inside sales team.

JOHN DEERE EXPANDS OPERATIONS CENTER EXPERIENCE

John Deere unveiled new user capabilities within the John Deere Operations Center. Customers using the center can now benefit from streamlined parts ordering through the newly integrated Shop.Deere.com feature.

54 JCB NORTH AMERICA, NAHICA ANNOUNCE NEW PARTNERSHIP

JCB North America announced its partnership with the National Hispanic Contractors Association, reinforcing its commitment to advancing Hispanic participation, leadership and entrepreneurship in United States construction.

60 TRADE SHOW EXECUTIVE NAMES EQUIP EXPO FINALIST IN FOUR CATEGORIES

Equip Exposition was named a finalist for “Best Use of Technology and Data,” “Best New Launch,” the “Against All Odds Award,” and “The Greatest Trade Show of 2024” by the publication, which covers the exhibits industry. 60 MEADOWS RELEASES ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT DECLARATIONS

W. R. Meadows announced the release of third-party verified environmental product declarations (EPDs) for 16 of its most widely used solutions, marking a significant milestone.

66 AED WELCOMES MATT LAMY AS GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MGR. IN D.C.

Based in AED’s Washington, D.C., office, Lamy will play a vital role in advancing the association’s legislative and regulatory priorities in both the United States and Canada.

Tampa Expressway Authority Go Ahead With $752M Plan

In a rapidly growing region like Florida’s Tampa Bay, the transportation networks must evolve with intention, according to Gregory Slater, CEO of the Tampa HIllsborough Expressway Authority (THEA).

With that in mind, his agency seeks to “create a community-focused, future-ready transportation ecosystem that delivers realtime solutions today while enabling innovations prepared to evolve into the system of tomorrow.”

In an Aug. 20, 2025, article he wrote and released on the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA) website, Slater reported that THEA’s commitment is reflected in its July approval of a $752 million Work Plan for Fiscal Years 2026 through 2031.

With $692 million dedicated to infrastructure construction, the six-year investment plan is the result of data-driven project selection, community feedback and a long-term vision grounded in THEA’s Strategic Blueprint, he said.

“Every project in our work plan is designed to achieve specific, measurable impacts to reduce congestion, improve safety and support the vitality of our region’s neighborhoods,” said Slater.

Among THEA’s major capital investments are:

• The South Selmon Capacity Project, which aims to increase the capacity of the existing Lee Roy Selmon Expressway to help meet anticipated growth. The project includes community enhancements such as noise walls, underpass improvements with pedestrian infrastructure and a dog park and

community space to activate public areas around the expressway.

• The Whiting Street extension will improve downtown access and reduce expressway bottlenecks during event nights at Benchmark International Arena, home of the National Hockey League’s Tampa Bay Lightning.

• The full integration of next-generation ITS infrastructure, a new roadside tolling system and a new Operational Back Office System (OBOS).

• A series of resurfacing and preservation projects across Meridian Avenue, Brandon Parkway and the broader Selmon system.

Investing in Community, Innovation

Slater noted that the future of tolling — and transportation in general — is multidimensional and is why THEA is dedicating resources to community enhancements and technology upgrades as core components of its Work Plan.

From the upgrade of the Meridian Health Trail to new green spaces like the 12th Street Park and the Bay to Bay Boulevard Community Park, THEA is threading connectivity into every corridor within its reach.

“This mindset supports a more walkable, livable Tampa where the region expands from the downtown nexus and acknowledges the vitality of the neighborhoods under and around the expressway,” Slater said.

Technologically, THEA is making some of its most important system upgrades to date, including:

• replacing its current OBOS with a more

intuitive, modular and intelligent platform that empowers users and improves real-time reporting;

• expanding its Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) and deploying an Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) to improve responsiveness across the network;

• strengthening its Wrong-Way Detection System on THEA’s roadways; and

• taking its Connected Vehicle (V2X) integration, which the agency has championed since leading the U.S. Department of Transportation’s first Connected Vehicle Pilot Deployment in 2015, to the next level.

“All these efforts are rooted in securityfirst design and upgrades to safeguard operational and customer data,” according to Slater.

Leadership Through Stewardship

The entire $752M work plan funding is backed by a commitment to public value, fiscal responsibility and the return on investment experienced by THEA’s customers with every toll dollar entrusted to the agency.

“It’s why our board of directors unanimously approved the plan,” said Slater. “As Vincent Cassidy, our board chair, noted, ‘These investments are rooted in fiscal discipline, strategic planning and a deep understanding of what our community needs to thrive for generations to come.’ And that’s the guiding principle for us at THEA: to anticipate what’s next — and build it today.”

Noting that tolling agencies around the world are facing unprecedented challenges, from rising customer expectations to the rapid pace of technological advancements

and growing needs, he said THEA has learned that it can meet these challenges “if we center our work around the people we serve. They are the lens through which we make our decisions [for] our neighbors [and] our community.

“We hope our approach can serve as a roadmap or inspiration for other agencies in the IBTTA community,” Slater said. “As a mid-sized tolling authority with an urban footprint, THEA continues to demonstrate how strategic reinvestment, nimble leadership and a commitment to innovation can drive meaningful change.”

The Tampa HIllsborough Expressway Authority owns, manages and operates the Meridian Avenue, Brandon Parkway, Selmon Greenway and Selmon Expressway — the latter two of which are named after the late Pro Football Hall of Fame and Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Lee Roy Selmon.

A 17-mi. all-electronic toll roadway, the Selmon Expressway, links Pinellas County, western Hillsborough County, downtown Tampa, Brandon and southern Hillsborough County. By feeding into the heart of Tampa, Selmon customers have an efficient and safe drive into the urban core. It also is the most direct route for residents and visitors commuting into and out of MacDill Air Force Base by reducing dangerous cut-through traffic along neighborhood streets.

THEA processes approximately 78 million toll transactions annually on the Selmon Expressway, serving nearly 4 million customers each year. 

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Falin Enjoys Partnership With Power Equipment, Komatsu

By Eric Olson CEG CONTRIBUTING EDITOR

When Jim Falin decided to open his own business as a young man in 1987, he did so in part to fulfill his boyhood dream of working with tractors.

After buying his first piece of equipment, the Virginiaborn Falin literally hit the ground running and the contracting company got off to a strong start.

Today, Sevierville, Tenn-based Falin Enterprises is recognized as one of the best firms of its kind in the eastern part of the state. Over its 38 years, the company has established itself as an expert in providing a range of services, including professional site preparation, precise earthmoving and comprehensive utility work for residential, commercial and government projects.

“When I was growing up, I always loved garden tractors and although my mom wanted me to go to college, I said I wanted to start running machines instead,” Falin said. “I first ran big equipment on surface mining jobs in Southwest Virginia. I later moved back to East Tennessee in 1985, went into business in 1987, and bought my first Bobcat skid steer. It took me about two weeks to get things rolling, but we’ve not run out of work since then.”

In the late ’80s, before concrete pumps became popular, Falin would transport concrete onto job sites where sidewalks were being formed.

“One of my first projects was carrying concrete over to Dolly Parton Parkway in Sevierville,” he said. “I did that for what seemed like a week and a half to two weeks along with some general cleanup work.”

From there, his business continued on an upward path to success and with that growth came the need for more equipment.

When Falin was contracted to work on helping to build ski chalets and rental homes in nearby Gatlinburg, Tenn., he decided to purchase a dozer and a compact rubber-tire backhoe.

“We stayed on Ski Gatlinburg the first couple years that I was in business because nobody else wanted to go up there and work on those steep slopes. During that time, we never came off the mountain with our equipment because there was so much work to do in preparing the residential

sites, such as putting in footings and septic systems.”

Working at the high elevations just outside Great Smoky Mountains National Park proved to be very challenging, Falin said, adding “Early on, there were some places where we probably should not have worked.”

But being a young company owner just starting out, he was understandably anxious for Falin Enterprises to make its name stand out in the local construction industry.

“I was just too determined and never turned down work,” Falin said. “I guess the word got out because we had many people call us and say, ‘So and so said you’re the guy that needs to do my job,’ and we would typically do them if we could.”

He added, “I love taking raw land and turning it into something people can use. I enjoy putting in a road or building a subdivision, and when I go back afterwards it is rewarding to see them full of nice houses.”

Beyond its residential projects, Falin Enterprises often is called upon to engineer a variety of other jobs, including the installation of Redi-Rock retaining walls, which he noted can be a little challenging.

“That was especially so at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville where we put up a wall right behind Neyland

Stadium,” Falin said. “Some of UT’s engineers said it couldn’t be done, but we developed and engineered it, and it is holding up very well. We had a lot of utility conflicts there that we had to work around, but in the end it worked.”

Currently, he and his team are building a new Weigel’s convenience store and truck stop off Interstate 75 in North Knoxville.

Weigel’s has become one of Falin Enterprises’ largest clients, he said, as the chain of stores can be found across East Tennessee from Crossville east to Chattanooga, and north to the Tri Cities of Johnson City, Kingsport and Bristol. Most of its more than 80 locations, though, are concentrated in the greater Knoxville area.

“They’re really expanding and growing, which has certainly helped our company as well,” Falin said. “Now, we’re in an e-mail chain with Weigel’s and part of their team — something that I find to be very rewarding.”

Another company that has turned out to be a valued partner for Falin Enterprises is Power Equipment, the southeastern construction equipment dealer headquartered in Knoxville. The company maintains branch locations across the whole of Tennessee, in addition to parts of Arkansas and Mississippi.

Today, Sevierville, Tenn.-based Falin Enterprises is recognized as one of the best firms of its kind in the eastern part of the state.

(L-R) are Jim Falin, president and owner, and Eric Chambers, general superintendent, both of Falin Enterprises and Joey Baker, sales representative of Power Equipment.

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Nashville’s Music City Loop Tunnel Construction Gears Up

Elon Musk’s tunnel-building company, The Boring Company (TBC), is now hiring personnel for the construction of Nashville, Tenn.’s Music City Loop.

Billed as a cutting-edge, zero-emission underground transit system connecting downtown Nashville and Music City Center to Nashville International Airport (BNA), the Music City Loop will take about 9 minutes to travel 9.5 mi. from BNA to downtown Nashville.

Funded and operated by TBC, it will transport passengers in a fleet of dedicated Tesla vehicles (initially Model Ys and Model Xs) through an underground tunnel network to their destinations with no intermediate stops.

Trained drivers, referred to as Loop drivers, will operate the vehicles to enhance the passenger experience and provide an additional layer of safety, ensuring a personalized and secure ride, the company noted on its website.

The system is being developed with the goal of alleviating traffic congestion in the area.

“I’m really excited about this project,” said Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee in speaking to WKRN-TV in Nashville.

In the city’s downtown, the first dig for the tunnel was made in mid-August. As of Sept. 1, a large hole was visible at the site, illustrating the project’s progress so far.

TBC said discussions with state and local officials about the tunnel system began in March 2024, more than a year before the first public announcement was made.

The company is working with stakeholders on the final alignment of the Music City Loop, in addition to performing geotechnical borings and starting utility coordination.

“[TBC has] a great desire to follow the process as laid out by the state and to work with our [state] agencies,” Lee said.

Site preparation is planned to take place through September, and actual tunneling is

expected to begin within the last three months of the year. When it does start, one boring machine will be launched from the site near the Tennessee State Capitol. Eventually, the work will scale up to include at least six of the machines. TBC also plans to build at least three more tunnel launch sites as the work progresses.

The first operational segment of the Music City Loop is expected to open in the spring of 2027.

Nashville residents are already looking forward to the innovative way the Music City Loop will transform transportation in the area.

“There’s a whole untapped potential underneath our feet,” Nashville resident Nathaniel Lehrer told WKRN-TV.

“Anything that can save time when picking

up family or friends or you need to catch a flight [is] an awesome option to have.”

Two Separate Tunnels Make Up Music City Loop

The transit system will be set up as alignments of two separate tunnels running inbound and outbound from Nashville’s airport. Each one will be dug approximately 30 ft. underground to avoid contact with utility lines.

TBC said its tunnel boring machines operate on a redundant navigation system with an accuracy of approximately 2 in. The digging machines and the support vehicles to be used on the project are zero-emission and all-electric.

The construction processes and tunnel designs used by TBC generate minimal

vibration and noise, according to the company, which claimed that pedestrians would feel less shaking from the tunnel than from a person walking next to them on the sidewalk.

In areas where the tunnel may run under private property, permission from the property owner is required. As the planning process continues, interested property owners will be asked to enter either a standard easement agreement with TBC, which would allow only a tunnel to be built under the land; or a station agreement, which would allow for a tunnel and a station.

Waste generated during the tunnel’s construction will be disposed of according to state regulations.

No Taxpayer Dollars Needed for Tunnel Construction

TBC is fully-funding the construction and operation of the Music City Loop project, the company announced.

Passengers will pay a fare to use the transportation system and even though fare prices have yet to be determined, TBC said that the costs to ride are likely to be lower than other transportation options.

Lee said the project is the fast lane to the city’s future.

“We’ve been trying to find ways — Metro Nashville has in particular — to develop transit in the city for a long time,” he said. “It costs billions and billions of dollars to build out transit systems. We now have an opportunity to have a transit system that costs the taxpayers nothing.”

The Music City Loop project also means that many new jobs are on their way to Nashville. TBC is currently searching for engineers, electricians, mechanics and operation coordinators, among other positions.

The Texas-based company said construction updates will be posted periodically in blog posts to its website and on X beginning around Oct. 1. 

Documentary Commemorates 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

Nearly twenty years after Hurricane Katrina devastated the Mississippi Gulf Coast, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is announcing the release of a documentary that chronicles the restoration of infrastructure following the storm.

Now on YouTube, “MDOT Remembers Hurricane Katrina: 20 Years Later,” tells the story of Hurricane Katrina from the firsthand accounts of MDOT’s engineers and state leaders who were at the forefront of preparation, response and rebuilding.

“The vast destruction wrought by

Hurricane Katrina demanded an extraordinary response, and as usual, the people of Mississippi were up to the task,” said MDOT executive director Brad White.

“I’m very proud of the men and women of MDOT who were at the tip of the spear to literally clear a path to recovery as well as the MDOT engineers, consultants and contractors who worked tirelessly to rebuild infrastructure following the storm. This documentary is a testament

to the dedication of all those who helped the Mississippi Gulf Coast truly recover and the incredible resilience of south Mississippi residents.”

In the nearly 30minute video produced by MDOT’s public affairs division, the narrative that emerges is not simply a retelling of how bridges were rebuilt, it’s a behind-thescenes look at the major infrastructure recovery that took place and the men and

women behind the contracts, cranes and bulldozers. Former Gov. Haley Barbour, Southern Transportation District Commissioner Charles Busby, MDOT Executive Director Brad White, Former MDOT Executive Director Melinda McGrath and a host of former MDOT engineers are featured in the documentary.

The video serves as a time capsule for anyone curious about how connectivity was restored along the Mississippi Gulf Coast following a storm of epic proportions. The full documentary is now available on MDOT’s YouTube channel. 

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The 77,000-sq.-ft. facility, situated on 18.6 acres at 2887 South Street, represents a significant investment in Lake County’s industrial infrastructure and Ring Power’s commitment to serving customers closer to their job sites. According to the company.

The Leesburg branch is engineered for maximum operational efficiency, featuring 20 fully equipped service bays and an expansive 18,000-sq.-ft. wash rack facility. The location houses a comprehensive parts department with nightly delivery service and onsite hydraulic hose manufacturing offering same-day turnaround capabilities, according to Ring Power.

“This facility represents more than just expansion — it’s about bringing world-class equipment support directly to our Lake County customers,” said David Alban, Ring Power CEO and president. “Every aspect of this branch is designed to minimize downtime and maximize productivity for the contractors, municipalities and businesses we serve.”

The facility will maintain an extensive rental fleet including heavy construction equipment, Cat compact machines and aerial work platforms. Nearly 50 skilled technicians, sales professionals and support staff will operate from the location, providing comprehensive equipment solutions ranging from new and used sales to parts, service and rental support.

Leesburg Mayor Alan Reisman and Leesburg Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Sandi Moore joined Ring Power executives at the ribbon-cutting ceremony, highlighting the facility’s potential economic impact on the region.

The new branch strengthens Ring Power’s six-decade presence in North and Central Florida while positioning the company to better serve the growing construction, agricultural and industrial sectors throughout Lake County and surrounding areas.

For more information, visit www.ringpower.com. 

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A huge turnout of Ring Power staffers and local dignitaries were at the ribbon-cutting event.

A first class parts racking system is finished and being quickly filled.

(L-R): Ring Power’s Doug Smith, vice president, rental service manager; Ryan Stallings, senior vice president, director of CRS operations; and Angel Garcia, CRS market manager, discuss the impressive look of the company’s newest branch.

new 77,000-sq.-ft. Ring Power Leesburg, Fla., branch facility is now open and is located at 2887 South Street.

With 20 service bays equipped with the latest tooling and technology, this branch is equipped to serve virtually any customer need.

Heather Meyers (L), Ring Power executive vice president, CFO, treasurer and secretary, and Sandi Moore, president and CEO of the Leesburg Area Chamber of Commerce, discuss the impact of the new facility for the local Leesburg, Fla., economy.

David Alban (R), Ring Power CEO and president, and Alan Reisman, Leesburg Mayor, had the honor of cutting the ribbon for the official grand opening.

Downright Engineering Puts Cat Centennial D5 to Work

On the road to building South Florida, few names have moved more dirt — or stayed more loyal to the iron — than Downrite Engineering.

“I bought my first piece of equipment from Kelly Tractor in 1984 at the age of 21,” LoBue said. “To now be one of the few to receive a 100year anniversary machine — I’m grateful. I have Cat in my blood.”

From that first purchase more than four decades ago, Downrite has grown into one of South Florida’s leading site development contractors, operating a fleet of hundreds of machines. And while the company briefly turned to other brands during the supply challenges of COVID-19, LoBue said they are working their way back to a fleet that’s nearly 100 percent Cat.

“Except for when we couldn’t get it during COVID, we’ve always been a Cat company,” he said.

The Centennial Edition D5, finished in Caterpillar’s battleship grey paint scheme, is both a nod to the brand’s history and a symbol of how far the industry has come.

As technology continues to evolve, the interface between operator and machine has become

increasingly intuitive.

Speaking to this shift, LoBue said, “You don’t have to be an operator anymore to run most of them. If you can run a video game, you can pretty much run one of these machines.”

More than anything, LoBue sees the dozer as a testament to the relationship between Downrite and Kelly Tractor.

“I’m just grateful to the Kelly family for helping me,” he said.

And as the Centennial Edition dozer begins its work, it joins a legacy fleet at Downrite that has helped build South Florida’s roads, communities and infrastructure for generations — with plenty more ground still to cover. 

(L-R) are Chris Kelly, president, Kelly Tractor Co.; David Erkelens, senior vice president of sales, Kelly Tractor Co.; Katherine Kelly, executive vice president, Kelly Tractor Co.; Sam LoBue, owner and president, Downrite Engineering; Ana Blanco, credit and finance manager, Kelly Tractor Co.; and John Lynch, sales representative, Kelly Tractor Co.

After Receiving More Funding, SCDOT Is in Expansive Mood

The leader of South Carolina’s transportation agency has been to so many groundbreaking ceremonies for highway projects that he has the whole routine down.

Signs were printed, fancy shovels were readied and, since it was the middle of August, an air-conditioned spot — the welcome center in Hardeeville — was booked for the celebration of an $825 million project on Interstate 95 to untangle another traffic mess in one of the fastest growing states in the U.S.

Justin Powell has been around for a halfdozen of these projects in his nearly seven years at the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT). He oversees an agency whose reputation and results have turned around in the past eight years. Over that time, an influx of money raised South Carolina’s gas tax 12 cents under his predecessor Christy Hall, pushing it up to 28 cents a gallon.

A decade ago, SCDOT was spending $2.7 billion on roads; today, the agency is about to pass $7 billion in highway construction.

It is a far cry from 11 years ago when the SCDOT secretary before Hall — who continually told lawmakers his job was to “manage the decline of the state highway system” — resigned after being pulled over for driv-

ing under the influence on a weekday morning, according to the Associated Press. He was the third transportation department director in two years.

“Thanks to the trust from the [state] General Assembly in 2017, we’ve delivered what we were asked to do,” Powell told the AP during a recent interview in his office.

Orange Construction Barrels Everywhere in S.C.

The Aug. 14 ceremony in Hardeeville, at the southern tip of the state, marked the start of a 10-mi. project to widen I-95 to three lanes in each direction and replace the bridges over the Savannah River at the Georgia state line. The site has long been a bottleneck that often stalls traffic on one of the nation’s busiest highways.

Elsewhere in the Palmetto State, crews are working on a $2 billion project to iron out the place where Interstates 20, 26 and 126 all meet in the capital city of Columbia.

In addition, construction is under way on an effort that will eventually expand two travel lanes to three in each direction along 70 mi. of I-26 from Charleston to Columbia. Part of that includes a new, multi-million upgrade of the I-26/I-95 interchange, southeast of Orangeburg.

The AP noted that soon, the state plans to reconstruct the I-526 half loop around Charleston, which could cost up to $7 billion.

And it is not just interstate work that is being planned across South Carolina.

A decade ago, nearly half the pavement on the 41,000 mi. of the state’s roads was in poor shape. Since then, more than a quarter of South Carolina’s roadways have been repaved.

In addition, thousands of bridges built in the 1950s and 1960s are now reaching the age when they need to be replaced.

As Powell’s agency finishes digging out of the hole of decades of neglect, he is well aware South Carolina has added 1.5 million people over the past 25 years. Many complaints he hears have shifted from rough roads and potholes to traffic congestion.

“This is not little ol’ South Carolina anymore,” he said. “The interstate system was built back when South Carolina had about 2.5 million people. We’ve got this dual challenge of maintaining what we have and dealing with significant growth pressure.”

Accountability Instead of Horse-Trading

In the past, SCDOT had long been dogged by corruption and horse trading where

favored legislators got road projects that were funneled to their friends. Case in point: In 1935, the state’s governor sent a militia armed with machine guns to the highway commission after the board refused to seat his appointees, according to the AP.

Today, Powell and his agency have received unprecedented support from lawmakers who changed the agency’s structure.

Despite that, the SCDOT still has its critics. The conservative Freedom Caucus asserts the agency is not spending money wisely enough and wants to use artificial intelligence to overcome what it terms burdensome regulations without a lot of details. The group also wants to turn roadbuilding and improvements over to the counties. South Carolina is only the 40th biggest U.S. state in terms of area but has the fourth largest state-maintained road network. SCDOT controls three times as many miles of roads as Florida.

Powell gets the idea, but said unwinding nearly a century of state control would be difficult. Counties would need money, and many would also require an influx of new machinery and knowledge.

“It took us 90 years to get here,” he said. “It would probably take us that long to find our way out.” 

Kelly Tractor photo Downrite Engineering recently purchased a Cat Centennial Edition D5 dozer from Kelly Tractor.

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CGA DIRT Report Highlights Concerning Levels of Damages

Common Ground Alliance (CGA) published its 2024 Damage Information Reporting Tool (DIRT) Report.

The annual DIRT Report provides the most comprehensive accounting of damages to buried power, water, fiber, natural gas and other utility lines in the United States and Canada. This year’s report analyzed 196,977 unique damage reports from 2024, finding that despite organization-level success stories and sector-specific improvements, the industry is not on track to meet CGA’s “50-in5” goal of reducing damages by 50 percent over five years.

“The 2024 DIRT Report makes it clear: Incremental change is not enough,” said CGA President and CEO Sarah K. Magruder Lyle. “We know what works — effective, balanced enforcement, accurate mapping and timely locates — but without coordinated investment and accountability across all stakeholders, damages will continue to rise alongside ever-increasing construction activity. The stakes for public safety, service reliability and economic productivity are simply too high to accept the status quo.”

Persistent Root Causes Continue to Drive Damages

The 2024 DIRT Report shows that the top 10 root causes accounted for 85 percent of all reported damages, with patterns remaining remarkably consistent year-over-year. Utility work particularly water/sewer and telecommunications/CATV — dominated nine of the top ten root causes, underscoring the need for targeted, sector-specific interventions.

The leading causes were:

• failure to notify 811 (24.54 percent);

• excavator failed to maintain clearance after verifying marks

(16.07 percent;

• facility not marked due to locator error (11.94 percent);

• marked inaccurately due to locator error (8.58 percent);

• improper excavation practice not listed elsewhere (6.75 percent);

• excavator dug prior to verifying marks by potholing (4.94 percent);

• facility not marked due to no response from operator/contract locator (4.71 percent);

• excavator failed to shore excavation/support facilities (3.27 percent);

• marks faded, lost or not maintained (2.17 percent); and

• facility not marked due to incorrect facility record/map (2.16 percent).

“The CGA Index tells us that damages are tracking with construction activity — not with the improvements we know are possible,” said Louis Panzer, executive director of North Carolina 811 and co-chair of CGA’s data reporting and evaluation committee. “The solutions are in front of us. What’s needed now is the will to implement them at scale, across every sector and with consistent accountability.”

Late Locates Risk Undermining Confidence in 811 System

Analysis of data from eight 811 centers revealed that excavators faced an average 38 percent chance of being unable to start work on time due to incomplete locate responses. States with active enforcement programs for facility operators to properly locate and provide positive responses achieved significantly higher on-time rates than those without — suggesting the challenge is solvable with the right policies.

Unpredictability of locate timing not only delays projects but

can also erode excavator confidence in the 811 process, potentially contributing to the top root cause: failure to notify 811.

CGA’s board of directors issued a statement highlighting the attention these findings demand. The statement reads in part:

“We call upon the industries we represent — each a critical stakeholder in damage prevention — to commit immediately to the systemic enforcement mechanisms, targeted investments and coordinated accountability measures outlined in the 2024 DIRT Report.

Recommendations for Breaking Through Plateaus

The 2024 DIRT Report calls for systematic, enforceable standards and targeted sector interventions to reverse the upward damage trend, including:

• Reduce damages caused by failure to contact 811 beforehand through improved enforcement of both 811 notification requirements and locate timeliness via stronger penalties for noncompliance, “best value” locator contracts, GPS-enabled mapping and transparent on-time performance metrics.

• Targeting high-risk sectors — particularly water/sewer and telecom — with contractor training, investments in mapping improvements and contract reforms.

• Scaling proven practices from organizations that have successfully reduced damages to the industry as a whole.

• Implementing balanced enforcement that holds all stakeholders accountable, not just excavators.

• Accelerating data-driven decision-making by improving DIRT reporting quality and participation.

The complete 2024 DIRT Annual Report, along with the Interactive Dashboard featuring data from 2022-2024, is available at dirt.commongroundalliance.com. 

N.C.’s Museum of History in Raleigh to Get $225M Facelift

Slated to open in the fall of 2028, the rebuilt museum will add 40,000 sq. ft. of gallery space without changing the building’s footprint and bring the total sq. ft. to 200,000 for the more than 150,000 items in its collection.

Long considered boxy and closedoff inside, the renovations feature an 8,000-sq.-ft. atrium encased in glass, allowing for gatherings of up to 1,000 people inside.

But along with its open-air design, the history museum pledges to embrace a more hands-on, interactive experience aided by podcasts, YouTube content and rotating exhibits.

An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, the museum also is a division of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

Upgrades will include a relocated

of the expansion, according to the museum.

“These investments will preserve North Carolina’s history and provide a safe, modern facility for generations to come and ensure the museum can better serve our statewide community,” the museum said in a news release on its website.

“We’re the state’s storytellers,” C.J. Roberts, director of the Division of State History Museums, told the Raleigh News & Observer. “We’re the state’s treasure keepers. Through our building, we are sort of the community gathering space. It is a farfriendlier, more inviting entrance.”

entrance on the northside of Bicentennial Plaza for improved accessibility, new climate control systems to protect the museum’s 150,000-plus artifacts and critical infrastructure improvements such as leak repairs and a new freight elevator.

Additional classrooms, a new restaurant, community spaces and offices are also part

The facility is on track to reopen to the public in 2028.

“This project is about honoring the trust North Carolinians place in us to care for their history,” said Roberts. “We’re building a space worthy of the stories, artifacts and traditions that define our state — so they can be preserved and shared for generations to come.”

Bigger, Better Museum

The N.C. Museum of History dates to 1994 at its location in downtown Raleigh. The museum closed in October 2024 after announcing its plans to renovate the building over two to three years. Originally called the “Hall of History,” the facility has occupied its space on East Edenton Street since it first opened, just across from the state Capitol Building. It draws nearly 500,000 visitors a year, especially schoolchildren on field trips.

The museum’s $225 million facelift is being paid for, in part, with $180 million from the state’s budget, and the rest through private donations raised by the N.C. Museum of History Foundation.

North Carolina Museum of History officials wanted a project that aims to rethink design and add classroom space while also updating needed infrastructure changes in the 30-year-old building, including leak repairs and a new freight elevator.

Since its closing 11 months ago, the bulk of the work has involved moving the artifacts into nearby specialized storage spaces, a task that required transporting items as small as a shard of pottery and as large as Richard Petty’s stock car.

The added space inside comes partly through the new atrium but also by moving heating and air-conditioning units up to the roof.

This allows the museum to display a larger share of its overall collection. Most museums, Roberts told the Raleigh newspaper, show only about 5 percent of what they hold.

And while the museum’s exterior will keep its general shape, it will include more wood detailing and much more glass.

“In many ways the facade will be similar,” Roberts said, “but different.” 

North Carolina Museum of History render Rendering of the new museum building

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Blue Diamond Launches Line of Hydraulic Breakers

Blue Diamond Attachments photo Blue Diamond Attachments introduced its line of hydraulic breakers, designed for construction, demolition and quarry applications, including underwater jobs.

Blue Diamond Attachments introduced its line of hydraulic breakers, designed for construction, demolition and quarry applications, including underwater jobs.

The comprehensive line includes 12 models and are compatible with excavators, mini-skid, skid steer and compact track loaders.

Blue Diamond breakers offer key differentiators that add performance and value:

• Blue Diamond’s comprehensive lineup enables contractors to select specialized breakers engineered specifically for their machines, with models available for equipment ranging from 1,500-lb. mini track loaders to 55-ton class excavators, providing the perfect match for any application, according to Blue Diamond.

• Blue Diamond breakers feature a solid mono-block design milled from a single piece of steel rather than assembled sections held together with tie rods that stretch, eliminating the most common maintenance issue, according to Blue Diamond.

• All Blue Diamond breakers feature a unique vibration dampening system consisting of a polyurethane (poly case) shell that wraps around the mono-block and sits inside the Hardox steel outer casing. This design is

The comprehensive line includes 12 models, and are compatible with excavators, mini-skid, skid steer and compact track loaders.

the quietest breaker in the industry, significantly reducing vibration transfer to the host machine, protecting hydraulic components, pins and bushings from excessive wear while improving operator comfort, according to Blue Diamond.

• For maximum versatility, many of Blue Diamond models feature interchangeable mounting brackets, allowing a single breaker to be moved between different host machines including excavator to skid steer, by simply transferring the unit to a compatible mount. This flexibility dramatically increases use and return on investment, according to Blue Diamond.

• Self-regulating. All Blue Diamond Breakers have a self-regulating valve that protects them from over pressurization, excessive flow and back pressure. This also increases productivity when switching between host machines or in rental applications, eliminating the need to test the machine’s hydraulic pressure and flow before operation, according to Blue Diamond.

• The Anti-blank firing means Blue Diamond breakers will not operate unless pressure is applied to the tool. This feature prevents internal damage from dry fir-

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Blue Diamond Attachments photo Models are available for equipment ranging from 1,500-lb. mini track loaders to 55-ton class excavators.

Blue Diamond Attachments photo Blue Diamond breakers feature a solid mono-block design milled from a single piece of steel.

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Our large inventory keeps construction equipment performing at optimum levels. We offer same-day shipping on most partsyou’ll experience minimal downtime.

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Blue Diamond’s New Breakers Feature Anti-Blank Firing

ing while the attachment is not engaged with material. In addition, recovery from anti-blank firing is the quickest in the industry, ensuring productivity is maximized, according to Blue Diamond.

“We believe we offer the best hydraulic breakers in the industry,” said Drew Truan, chief operating officer of Blue Diamond Attachments. “When a 1-year warranty period is the industry standard, and we offer 3-year coverage, it goes to show just how confident we are in the durability and reliability of all Blue Diamond Breakers.”

The hydraulic breakers feature four tool configurations — a moil point, a chisel tool, a pyramid tool and a blunt tool. Each tool type is manufactured from high-grade, heat-treated steel with precision machining to ensure proper fit and maximum energy transfer from the piston to the material being broken. Tools are easily interchangeable with minimal downtime, allowing operators to select and change the tool in the field without additional wrenches or keys.

All Blue Diamond hydraulic breakers come with the Blue Diamond satisfaction guarantee and are backed by a 3-year warranty.

information, visit bluediamondattachments.com. 

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Volvo Trucks Lands Order: 264 New VNL Trucks to Averitt

Volvo Trucks North America customer

Averitt Express has placed an order for 264 new Volvo VNL 860s. The deal marks one of the largest single orders for the new flagship sleeper model in North America to date.

The trucks will join Averitt’s fleet of more than 4,600 vehicles, more than half of which are Volvo trucks. The investment reflects a growing trend among major carriers to accelerate fleet upgrades that improve fuel economy, lower operating costs and provide premium driver amenities to attract and retain top talent.

“This order from Averitt Express is a strong vote of confidence in the all-new Volvo VNL and in our long-standing rela-

tionship,” said Peter Voorhoeve, president of Volvo Trucks North America. “We are proud that more than half of Averitt’s fleet carries the Volvo badge, and we look forward to supporting their drivers with trucks that were designed to change everything about comfort, efficiency and safety.”

The all-new Volvo VNL was engineered for fuel efficiency, delivering up to a 10 percent improvement over the previous model through advanced aerodynamics and powertrain refinements.

“Our drivers are at the center of everything we do, and these new Volvo VNLs reflect that commitment,” said Barry Blakely, president and chief operating officer of Averitt Express. “The advanced safety

features, the outstanding driver comfort and the fantastic fuel economy help us operate more efficiently and sustainably while giving drivers a more comfortable experience on the road.”

Drivers Appreciate Parking Cooler

The new trucks also feature Volvo’s most efficient idle management technology to reduce engine idling when parked. The proprietary integrated Volvo Parking Cooler uses the onboard 24-volt battery system to power the cab’s air conditioning when parked, lowering fuel costs, reducing engine wear and providing drivers with a quieter, more comfortable resting environment, according to Volvo.

Enhancing Driver Comfort

The new trucks will be assigned to Averitt’s most tenured drivers and are expected to deliver meaningful fuel savings and emissions reductions while enhancing driver comfort during both work and rest periods.

With the trucking industry facing intense competition for skilled drivers and ongoing pressure to improve fuel economy, orders like Averitt’s show how carriers are investing in trucks that deliver both a premium driver experience and measurable operating cost savings.

For more information, visit volvotrucks.us/. 

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The trucks will join Averitt’s fleet of more than 4,600 vehicles, more than half of which are Volvo trucks.

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Volvo Trucks North America customer Averitt Express has placed an order for more than 260 all-new Volvo VNL 860s.

Stellar Promotes Worman to Product Management, Sales Director

Stellar Industries announced the promotion of Tim Worman to director of product management and inside sales.

In this expanded role, Worman will continue to lead development strategy across product lines while also overseeing the company’s growing inside sales team.

Eric Janssen, current director of inside sales, will remain with Stellar and transition to a project management role.

Worman joined Stellar in 2019 as a product manager. Since then, his contributions have helped strengthen Stellar’s market position through strategic product development, customer-focused innovation and strong cross-functional collaboration, ultimately landing him the role of director of product management in 2021.

With more than 37 years of experience in the truck equipment industry, Worman brings a unique combination of engineering, sales leadership and product development expertise to his growing role. As the director of inside sales, Worman will focus on aligning sales support resources to better serve Stellar’s distributor network and end customer.

“Tim’s passion for the work truck industry and his deep knowledge of our product lines make him the ideal person to

take on this expanded leadership role,” said Tim Davison, vice president of sales and marketing of Stellar. “His ability to translate customer feedback into actionable improvements, while also supporting internal teams and sales efforts, will be invaluable as we continue to grow and evolve.”

Reflecting on his new position, Worman said, “I’m excited to take on the new responsibilities that come with leading the inside sales team and continue building on the momentum we’ve created on the product development side. Inside sales is a critical part of the customer experience and I am looking forward to working more closely with the team to support our partners and deliver the high-quality solutions Stellar is known for.”

In this new capacity, Worman will continue to drive innovation and operational excellence across both the product and inside sales teams. This shift aligns with Stellar’s ongoing investment in leadership that supports long-term growth and strengthens the company’s commitment to delivering

and solutions to its customers.

For more information, visit stellarindustries.com.

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Metso’s Data-Driven Performance Services Support Mining

Metso is launching data-driven performance services to empower the mining industry with faster, fact-based issue resolution.

Metso’s data-driven performance services are a set of innovative equipment performance solutions designed to help customers prevent production losses, avoid safety risks and ensure consistently optimized operations. data-driven performance services offer harmonized service capabilities that cover the entire minerals processing flowsheet.

Metso’s transformative data-driven solutions are a combination of intelligent thresholds, advanced analytics and AIenabled diagnostics capable of capturing and describing complex cases for faster action. The analytics and AI capabilities are complemented by Metso’s continuously expanding global network of data-driven experts to ensure consistent and responsive service delivery. The enhanced remote monitoring and troubleshooting capabilities reduce the need for on-site inspections and resident experts.

“Data-driven performance services empower mining operations to move from reactive to predictive, insight-driven decision making,” said Arttu-Matti Matinlauri, vice president of minerals segment digital of Metso. “Based on our analysis from live customer cases, the data-driven performance services solutions have cut issue resolution times up to 50 percent by having the data available for analysis when issues arise. Whilst proactively monitoring the equipment on behalf of our customers, on average, we have identified a potential risk every 1,400 hours of operation, saving over 8 hours of production per solved case. These risks would have otherwise been missed by our customers.”

Two Scalable Service Levels

According to Metso, the data-driven performance services are designed for site maintenance and operations teams to maximize equipment availability, reliability and performance through two scalable service levels:

• Data-driven technical support provides fast and factbased troubleshooting and issue resolution. Through live equipment data, Metso’s experts can improve first-time fix rates and reduce production losses. The expanded data-driven expert network ensures consistent delivery of services.

• Data-driven condition monitoring enables early detection of equipment related issues and failures through continuous remote monitoring. AI-powered analytics and expert diagnosis ensure prioritized actions, reducing unplanned downtime and safety risks, improving availability, uptime and performance. Combined with life cycle services, Metso can conduct the corrective actions efficiently on-site.

“As an original equipment manufacturer, Metso is in a unique position to understand the multitude of different operating modes and equipment related failure mechanisms impacting performance and how they are identifiable from

data,” said Matinlauri. “This knowledge has been accumulated over decades of valuable collaboration with our customers and complemented with data from connected equipment and processes. We are excited to deepen our collaboration by harnessing our vast knowledge base to improve our customers’ performance through data-driven performance services.”

Data-Driven Minerals Processing, Metals Refining

Metso is committed to advancing the digitalization of the mining industry. Data is at the core of fact-based decision making. Analytics and AI enable minerals processing and metals refining plants to maintain and improve their performance. Metso believes in empowering plant operators,

metallurgists, maintenance crews and site management with data-driven solutions to get the most out of combining site and OEM expertise with insights.

Metso’s data-driven minerals processing and metals refining solutions help plant operations and maintenance take the next leap on five levels: Measurements allow accurate data to be collected. Stability is achieved through managed control systems. Availability is enhanced with algorithms continuously monitoring equipment ensuring reliability. Productivity is maintained by automating process and equipment control adjustments in real-time. Optimization and planning provides a view to the future through simulations to adapt to changing conditions.

For more information, visit metso.com/portfolio/data-driven-performance-services/. 

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Metso is launching data-driven performance services to empower the mining industry with faster, fact-based issue resolution.

DEVELON Introduces Powerful New Material Handler

DEVELON announced its newest wheel material handler: the DX270WMH-7, built for tough recycling jobs and configured to conquer them. The machine is designed to elevate operator productivity, enhance safety and optimize material movement at recycling and solid waste facilities, according to the company.

“A wheel material handler needs to be more than powerful — it should be smart, adaptable and a true partner to the operator,” says Brian Kim, heavy excavator product manager of DEVELON.

“The DX270WMH-7 delivers on all fronts. Its exceptional versatility allows operators to complete a range of recycling tasks. And it features our -7 Series cab design and safety technologies, allowing operators to work longer, more comfortably and with greater peace of mind.”

Easy Material Moving

Manufactured in-house for agility and precision, the DX270WMH-7 wheel material handler makes light work of even the heaviest loads, such as car bodies and other bulky materials. Using a grapple or magnet attachment, the machine effortlessly moves and positions materials across recycling yards and solid waste facilities. The machine’s chassis design provides better lifting and a more durable undercarriage to minimize downtime, according to DEVELON.

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Wider front and rear outriggers on the DX270WMH-7 create a larger base that improves stability.

With a nearly 3-ft. longer reach and elevated cab, the DX270WMH-7 helps position operators for better productivity when loading trucks, containers and railcars at busy sites. Operators can work with full visibility of the site from the standard hydraulic cab riser. This feature allows an operator to safely enter the material handler’s cab at ground level.

Once inside the cab, the operator can raise the cab hydraulically to the preferred height and then begin working, according to DEVELON.

The DX270WMH-7 material handler is equipped with a new virtual wall setting. The feature stops the machine’s boom and arm from hitting surrounding objects, helping the operator work confidently in tighter spaces and minimizing machine downtime.

Operator Comfort

Built with comfort in mind, the new DX270WMH-7 features a fully adjustable heated air-suspension seat and heat and air conditioning, letting operators customize their level of comfort. It also features joystick steering in addition to the standard steering wheel, giving the operator the option of steering the machine without taking their hands off the joystick.

The machine comes with an 8-in. LCD monitor that displays machine diagnostics and controls to improve performance. Bluetooth hands-free radio and MP3 audio let operators listen to their favorite content while keeping their hands free to work the controls.

Key Safety Features

Wider front and rear outriggers on the DX270WMH-7 create a larger base that improves stability, especially when operators are working with higher lifting capacities. The machine’s outriggers extend the footprint of the machine by creating a larger, wider area of contact with the ground.

A new collision prevention feature keeps the machine’s

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DEVELON announced its newest wheel material handler: the DX270WMH-7.

grapple attachment and cab from colliding during operation.

In addition, the DX270WMH-7 is outfitted with an around view monitor (AVM) camera system that provides up to 360 degrees of visibility for a bird’s-eye view of the equipment and its surroundings. Operators can choose to only have a rearview camera to improve visibility all around.

Other key safety features include front and rear LED working lights for enhanced visibility in low-light settings, seatbelt warning for operator safety and an alarm to identify the machine on the site.

Maintenance

The DX270WMH-7 wheel material handler provides operators with easy access to maintenance points and service

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The machine’s chassis design provides better lifting and a more durable undercarriage to minimize downtime, according to DEVELON.

procedures. It has an engine aftertreatment system with no diesel particulate filter (DPF) to minimize maintenance. This means the machine does not require a regeneration process to burn off accumulated soot.

The machine also features an air inlet mesh to keep fresh air flowing to the engine and a reversible fan to keep the machine cooler and keep debris out for less maintenance.

My DEVELON fleet management, a digital telematics platform for managing equipment, comes standard on the new machine. This diagnostic tool is available on all -7 Series machines and monitors the health, location and productivity of DEVELON equipment from a user-friendly mobile app and website.

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John Deere unveiled new user capabilities within the John Deere Operations Center.

Customers using the center can now benefit from streamlined parts ordering through the newly integrated Shop.Deere.com feature. Customers with factory maintenance plans can add parts for scheduled services directly to their cart and complete purchases with confidence and ease.

“We are continuously evolving John Deere Operations Center to simplify and enhance our customers’ digital experience,” said Katie Voelliger, product marketing manager of John Deere. “Customers can review, create and save factory-recommended or customized maintenance plans within Operations Center and manage all equipment maintenance in one convenient location.”

This streamlined fleet maintenance management process enables users to plan maintenance intervals, order parts online and monitor machine health efficiently in near real time, through one interface. This helps customers increase uptime through better management of preventative maintenance for their equipment fleets.

Within the center, fleet managers also can log completed maintenance tasks with details such as costs, photos, documents, repair notes and service history to support machine life cycle management. Customers and their approved John Deere dealers or preferred service providers can jointly monitor and manage maintenance plans, helping to stream-

line communications for more productive operations.

Lastly, customers using the John Deere Equipment Mobile application can benefit from the new Shop.Deere.com feature as well, enabling simplified parts ordering from a variety of customer platforms.

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JCB North America, NAHICA Announce New Partnership

JCB North America announced its partnership with the National Hispanic Contractors Association (NAHICA), reinforcing its commitment to advancing Hispanic participation, leadership and entrepreneurship in United States construction.

“The Hispanic contractor community plays a vital role in building America’s infrastructure,” said Marc André Dubois, vice president, marketing of JCB North America.

“Our collaboration with NAHICA reflects JCB’s deep-rooted commitment to empowering diverse entrepreneurs by providing access to the innovative equipment, training and flexible financing solutions. We’re proud to support this hardworking community as they lift higher, reach further and dig deeper to shape the future of construction.”

Through this sponsorship, JCB and NAHICA will work to expand access to business development resources, technical training, business financing alternatives and mentorship for Hispanic contractors nationwide.

NAHICA President Sergio Terreros said, “JCB’s involvement is a powerful step forward for our members. Together, we’re creating pathways for Hispanic-owned businesses to thrive, generate jobs and strengthen the construction industry nationwide.”

The partnership with NAHICA follows JCB’s recent announcement regarding its plans to double the size of its facility being constructed in San Antonio, Texas, to one million sq. ft. This major expansion underscores JCB’s long-term commitment to United States manufacturing and job creation, particularly in a region with a strong and growing Hispanic workforce.

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Power Equipment Finds Solutions to Keep Falin Enterprises On Solid Ground

At the construction site for the Weigel’s store in Knoxville, Falin called upon Power Equipment when his crew was faced with excavating solid rock, a seemingly difficult proposition that could slow down the project.

“Well, it was not a problem after we rented an Antraquip AQ-4XL rock cutter with grinding heads on it from Power Equipment,” Falin said. “We equipped a Komatsu 360 excavator with that cutter, and it just ripped right through that rock. The material was aggravating because we had used hydraulic hammers, but they didn’t bust the rock too well. That cutter, though, had no problems with it and made the rock into reusable material.”

As a result of the expert care and attention it has extended to Falin since 2022, Power Equipment has a rock-solid relationship with his construction business.

“We lean on them a little bit and each time they treat us right,” he said. “We’ve also been really excited about some of the machines that we have purchased from Power. So far this year we have bought two small Komatsu dozers — its D39 and D51 models — and we’ve placed an order to buy a PC238 excavator. Over the previous two or three years, we purchased a large Komatsu PC360 excavator and a midsize D71 dozer and have been very happy with how they have worked.”

Falin credits Joey Baker, his Power Equipment territory manager in the Knoxville store, for possessing expert knowledge of the dealership’s machines and their capabilities.

“Joey’s not your typical sales rep, I would say, but more of a field guy in that he tells us what other contractors have seen in this or that piece of equipment. Plus, he is always there for us when we need him. Power has been very good to us, as has Komatsu. We always buy Komatsu’s extended warranties, but there have really not been many issues with either company.”

Falin Enterprises has four Komatsu machines in its fleet at the moment; prior to three years ago, however, the construction firm did not have a single Komatsu among its rolling stock.

So, what made Falin turn to Power Equipment and Komatsu after using other dealers and equipment brands for so long?

He prefaced his answer by explaining that although the upfront purchase price is always a key element of the process, the value you get from trading in a machine after putting as much as 6,000-7,000 hours on it is equally important.

“That’s because when it’s time to have those older machines worked on more, we prefer just to move them instead. That’s something we’ve learned over the years. So, when we decide to return that machine, we give the dealer the opportunity to trade it for a comparable machine.

“But what we found is that some dealers would offer me bottom dollar for a machine that they had earlier said was going to bring me more at the end,” he added. “Power, though, typically offers me 10 to 15 percent more for that same machine at trade-in time. That’s a big thing and is the biggest reason I now go with Power Equipment.”

He added that other dealers, too, “would wear us out with road mileage and service truck charges. We don’t get that charge from Power Equipment at all, and the Komatsu warranty covers travel time and mileage.”

As a result of the expert care and attention it has extended to Falin since 2022, Power Equipment has a rock-solid relationship with his construction business.

Buying equipment and trucks is often much easier to do these days, Falin said, than finding good people to operate them.

“It can be a tough challenge. We’ve been trying to bring in some younger people and train them along with the senior people that we already have. The company bought three new trucks this year from our local Mack dealer, and when he told me he had 10 more for sale just like them, I said, ‘I'll buy all of them if you’ll put drivers in them for me.’”

The people that are employed by Falin, he said, are a hardworking bunch and their skill sets are another key to the contracting company’s success.

Among them is Eric Chambers, a man for whom the term “hard worker” fits like a glove — a fact that Falin recognized quickly upon his arrival.

“Eric has been with me almost 13 years and when he first joined us became one of our lowest paid guys,” said Falin. “But he didn’t care how hard the work was, he just kept growing and stepping up to the point that he’s now my highest paid employee. Eric is more of an operational guy that keeps these jobs moving along. Although I’m not into big job titles, I call him my general superintendent.”

With Falin now spending much of his time concentrating on his company’s development business, much of the dayto-day running of the construction side of the firm has been left in the capable hands of Chambers.

“The company’s continued growth has enabled me to go out and invest in land and property development,” said Falin. “We’ll go out and buy a 30- to 70-acre tract of land and put a subdivision in or figure out the best use for it. For instance, we just sold a 38.5-acre piece of property in the middle of Sevierville where a campground is to be built.

“The best part about right now is that our business is really doing well and we’re able to make these investments,” he added. “Then, I can bring Falin Enterprises in to develop these properties and do all the needed infrastructure work before turning around and selling it or whatever else we plan to do.”  CEG

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Louisiana Plans Careful Restoration of Harvey Tunnel

The project includes cleaning; mechanical, electrical and structural rehabilitation; tile removal and replacement; crack sealing; pump; and HVAC rehabilitation. LaDOTD has been forced to close the tunnel multiple times due to water leaks that are the result of structural damage. In addition, it wasn’t up to specifications regarding air control and fire control.

The team also is installing mitigation measures to prevent floodwaters from entering the surface transportation systems (sealing work) and strengthening systems that remove rainwater from these systems (pump work).

Upon completion, Gitlin notes that the tunnel will have a fire detection system that can reverse airflow upon fire detection to protect motorists and pedestrians. Installation of the system was a priority for the Federal Government, and federal funds made it happen.

“The fire detection system can pick up smoke and heat in a variety of different ways, including in the air and by heat detection from overhead wiring that runs the length of the tunnel,” Gitlin said.

“If there’s a car accident with a fire, which does happen from time to time, the tunnel will automatically adjust the airflow to push smoke/heat out at a high rate while also alerting authorities.”

The new lighting system is divided into six areas within the bridge, each controlled by individual control boxes that communicate with one another.

“The LED system will adjust to meet the necessary lighting conditions as drivers enter, travel through and exit the tunnel,” said Gitlin. “For example, during sunny daylight hours, the first two areas of light will emit very bright illumination to help the eyes adapt to the outside luminance before slightly dimming the lights near the middle of the tunnel and brightening them again just before the vehicle exits. You can imagine the opposite may happen during night hours, or the lights inside the tunnel may just match the roadway lighting conditions vehicles experienced before entering.”

Traffic Control

Closing a tunnel for construction typically creates significant challenges for drivers. In this case, the inconvenience is minimized but remains a hot-button topic as businesses on

ADT of 20,000.

While the current project occurs, drivers can easily change and use the overhead expressway. However, this leads to congestion on the elevated portion of the road and adds minutes to drivers’ travel time.

In addition, the contractors have managed to keep one section of the tunnel open for most of the project. The westbound tunnel has remained open to allow local traffic while work continues on the eastbound tunnel. The same setup occurred when work occurred on the westbound tunnel.

both sides of the tunnel are impacted.

Drivers have an option when approaching the tunnel. They can use it or the overhead US90B expressway compared to the tunnel. The majority (75 percent) choose the overhead expressway; however, the tunnel still has a sizeable

“This has been a significant positive as it was a real focus for us before the project began, since we knew closing the tunnel would be an inconvenience for the public,” Gitlin said. “We worked with local officials and contractors to ensure the tunnel was accessible in some way.”

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The project includes cleaning; mechanical, electrical and structural rehabilitation; tile removal and replacement; crack sealing; pump; and HVAC rehabilitation.

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The state of Louisiana designated the Harvey Tunnel a historical landmark. When construction occurs on historical landmarks, teams need to operate more carefully and obtain a variety of approvals before moving forward on work.

LADOTD photo The project was initially scheduled to end in December 2025 (construction began in June 2023) but is expected to be completed later that winter or early spring 2026.

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“As tiles were removed, we discovered the original structure had eroded, and substantial work was needed to reinforce the bridge,” said Daniel Gitlin, a public information officer of LaDOTD.

Gold 100 Awards...

Trade Show Executive Names Equip Expo Finalist in Four Award Categories

Equip Exposition was named a finalist in four categories for Trade Show Executive’s Gold 100 Grand Awards.

“The Grand Awards recognize the most impactful shows in the country. These nominations are a testament to the hard work of our team, and the effort they put in to evolve Equip each year based on attendee feedback,” said Kris Kiser, president of OPEI, which owns and manages Equip Exposition. “Equip Expo continues to deliver gold-standard programming and events for our attendees and exhibitors.”

Since OPEI took management of the trade show inhouse and rebranded it in 2022, Equip has been nominated for 12 Grand Awards and has brought home trophies for “Most Innovative Show” and “Best New Idea.”

This year marks the fourth time in a row Equip’s trade show floor has sold out — the fastest in history. The awardwinning and 5th largest trade show in the United States saw a record-breaking 28,500 registered contractors, dealers and manufacturers last year.

“Nowhere else can you see all the industry’s technology in one place,” Kiser said. “The most efficient way to see the industry’s innovations is to come to Equip Exposition — it’s where you can see the latest smart technologies for lighting, equipment, irrigation, safety and more.”

In the 30-acre outdoor demo yard, attendees can “get their hands dirty” by mowing, mulching, cutting, chopping, digging, driving and more with the latest equipment. They also can get behind the wheel and try out the latest fourwheel workhorses on the newly expanded UTV test track which offers a track with mud, rocks and curves.

Equip provides landscapers, dealers, contractors, hardscape experts and outdoor power equipment manufacturers a unique platform to learn from each other through peer topeer networking events and unique classroom, training and education sessions.

There’s a welcome reception at Churchill Downs sponsored by Caterpillar, a Wednesday night 4th Street Party sponsored by the Propane Education and Research Council and a Thursday concert with Big & Rich and Gretchen Wilson at the Kentucky International Convention Center sponsored by Gravely, and more.

For more information, visit equipexposition.com. 

W. R. Meadows Releases Environmental Product Declarations for Key Products

W. R. Meadows announced the release of third-party verified environmental product declarations (EPDs) for 16 of its most widely used solutions.

This marks a significant milestone in W.R. Meadows’ long-term sustainability initiative, designed to increase product transparency and help customers meet their environmental goals.

EPDs are comprehensive documents that disclose the environmental impact of a product throughout its life cycle; from raw material extraction to manufacturing and beyond. Based on internationally recognized life cycle assessment (LCA) standards, EPDs provide critical information to help designers, specifiers and builders make informed, environmentally responsible product selections. They also contribute to green building certifications such as LEED, BREEAM, Green Globes and others.

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EPDs were developed in collaboration with Sustainable Minds, using an integrative approach with their LCA delivery services, expert guidance, ISO 14025 EPD program operator services and third-party verification from Athena Institute. This achievement reinforces W. R. Meadows’ commitment to supporting environmentally conscious construction through both product innovation and transparent communication.

The initial set of EPDs covers a range of high-performance air barriers, waterproofing membranes, primers and concrete curing compounds. For a

full list of available EPDs and to download individual declarations, please visit wrmeadows.com/green-building/environmental-product-declaration-epd/.

To find all products with transparency documents, visit the W. R. Meadows listing in the Sustainable Minds Transparency Catalog: transparencycatalog.com/company/w-rmeadows.

In addition to EPDs, W. R. Meadows has been supporting sustainable, environmentally-conscious design with several other technical documents, including sustainability letters, Health Product Declarations (HPDs), Living Building Challenge letters and more. W. R. Meadows is proud to provide this documentation, and the inclusion of products with EPDs is an additional data point to help inform clients’ sustainability initiatives.

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Using AI, Predictive Analytics Can Prevent Costly Problems

time to integrate system-wide AI and digital technology.

To anyone who’s still hesitant, digital solutions provider Teknobuilt said, “it’s time to confidently step into this new era of intelligent construction. This strategic shift turns the old chaos of disparate systems into new, intelligent control, making our work more effective and our projects more successful.”

Transportation construction software company Teknobuilt believes digitization improves every stage of a construction project.

The concept integrates tools and applications to transition from isolated spreadsheets to connected digital workflows, the company said.

While construction management software AI drives the transformation, other types of technology come into play:

What Smart Workflows Can Accomplish

With AI, predictive analytics can show a contractor what will happen on a project. The technology can analyze vast datasets to identify risks and delays. It also can optimize resource allocations before they have the opportunity to become costly problems, the construction management software provider said.

Combine AI and BIM, and you’ve got smart construction management that offers deep insights into current status and future trends on a project.

“This is where the real-world pain points for contractors and project managers truly get alleviated,” according to Teknobuilt’s blog post.

Using smart workflows, project status can be updated from mobile devices in the field. Activities, quantities and issues can be instantaneously logged.

“This eliminates manual data entry, reduces errors and provides the office with up-to-the-minute site status,” said Teknobuilt.

With advanced workflow solutions, digital checklists replace paper forms for quality control, daily reports and inspections.

Teknobuilt noted that digital platforms break down communication silos. “Instead of phone tag and lost emails, teams can collaborate in real-time.”

And tools such as QR inventory software help streamline jobsite operations, said the company.

“By digitizing construction site workflow, they offer smart solutions for inventory and asset tracking,” so you can readily locate materials and equipment.

With health and safety solutions a contractor has powerful new ways to enhance safety on the job site.

Advanced digital workflows offer proactive risk management, “instead of just reacting to incidents,” said Teknobuilt. “Digital safety platforms help identify potential hazards before they can cause harm,” the blog post added.

Construction safety inspection software enables field teams to document observations with photos, assigning corrective actions and tracking completion. Contractors have a comprehensive system for managing safety protocols, training records, incident reporting and compliance documentation.

Plus, “AI platforms enhancing safety are revolutionizing the way construction projects are planned, executed and completed,” the blog noted. “AI can analyze vast amounts of safety data, including incident reports, near misses and inspection findings, to identify patterns and predict areas of

high risk.”

The technology offers computer visions, which can monitor site conditions for safety compliance, unauthorized access or workers not wearing PPE.

“Predictive models can alert management to potential safety risks based on weather conditions, specific tasks, or even worker fatigue,” said Teknobuilt.

With AI, smart workflows aid in automated processes that contribute to both safety and environmental responsibility, said the blog.

Achieving Wrinkle-Free Workflows Takes Smarts

Teknobuilt offers tips for the transition to smart workflows, saying the adoption can feel daunting but doesn’t necessarily have to be.

Start small. The company advises customers to remember they don’t need to digitize everything overnight.

“Pick one or two high-impact areas to start, prove the value and then expand” into other parts of the operation.

Involve your team early. The best software is useless, the company believes, if your people don’t use it.

“Engage your field teams, project managers and even subcontractors in the selection and implementation process. Their buy-in is critical,” said Teknobuilt.

Invest in training. This includes support, the blog post said. “Don’t just throw software at your team. Provide comprehensive, ongoing training.”

The company also suggests contractors ensure support is available. Show employees not just what technology does but how it makes their jobs easier.

Champion from the top. Teknobuilt believes leadership must actively herald the transition to digital.

“When the executives and senior managers embrace the new tools, it sends a clear message to the entire organization.”

Focus on integration. Look for solutions that can talk to each other, the software provider advised.

“Your construction business intelligence software should be able to pull data from all these sources.”

Embrace change as opportunity. Get the message out that digitalization is an ongoing journey of continuous improvement, not just a one-time project.

Address common concerns. “It’s natural to feel a bit apprehensive about new technology,” the Teknobuilt blog said.

Why Take the Plunge Now?

Grace Ellis, content marketing manager of Autodesk, believes even if you start integrating smart workflows now, you’ll still have kinks to iron out.

“Change doesn’t happen overnight,” said Ellis in a company blog post. “You can’t expect your team to fine-tune every single workflow right off the bat.”

She suggests contractors approach workflow changes like they would run a marathon: Realize it will take time to reach the finish line.

That’s why Ellis preaches that there’s no time to waste. She offers four essential traits of successful construction workflows:

They are standardized. Central and common data platforms allow the contractor to standardize workflows and process to reduce redundancy and risk.

They are collaborative. Good communication allows all stakeholders to easily get involved and provide feedback. They are automated, when possible. Automated construction workflows, said Ellis, mean reduced significant administrative burdens.

It also results in streamlined communications and tasks. This includes notifying the relevant person when action or approval is needed, said Ellis.

They are integrated. Integrating the software being used for workflow is key to reduce errors and double data entries.

“Therefore, if you are using multiple technology platforms to manage one process, look to connect to maximize value,” said Ellis.

There are six construction workflows that Autodesk believes a contractor can tackle to improve critical operations:

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Associated Equipment Distributors Welcomes Matt Lamy as Government Affairs Manager

Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) announced the addition of Matt Lamy as government affairs manager.

Based in AED’s Washington, D.C., office, Lamy will play a vital role in advancing the association’s legislative and regulatory priorities in both the United States and Canada.

In his new position, Lamy will work closely with Daniel B. Fisher, AED’s senior vice president of government and external affairs, to advocate for pro-growth policies impacting the equipment industry. His responsibilities will include engaging with lawmakers and policymakers in Washington and at the state level, coordinating congressional visits for AED members and helping members build direct relationships with key officials.

“We’re excited to welcome Matt to the AED government affairs team,” said Fisher. “His background working in multi-client and trade association settings will be a tremendous asset as we continue to expand our advocacy efforts and deepen our engagement with policymakers at all levels of government.”

Before joining AED, Lamy served as a federal affairs research analyst of McAllister & Quinn, where he focused on helping clients navigate the federal appropriations process. He also previously held a communications and government relations internship with the Household and Commercial Products Association (HCPA).

“I’m honored to join AED and contribute to its strong reputation as a leading voice for the equipment industry,” said Lamy. “I look forward to working with our members to ensure their voices are heard in Washington and Ottawa and to help further the association’s mission.”

AED maintains a full-time presence in Washington, D.C., Ottawa and Sacramento, advocating on behalf of its members before key lawmakers and regulators, The association ensures the equipment industry’s priorities receive full consideration on both sides of the border and provides members with access to the most influential decision-makers in North America.

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Start Digitalization Process Slowly, Build Up Smart Workflow

DIGITAL from page 64

1. Preconstruction

Ellis said time is wasted in preconstruction workflows when various stakeholders feel disconnected from one another.

A solution is to store all project information in a single place to ensure consistency, strengthen communication and simplify preconstruction workflows.

With digital technology, contractors can create integrated workflows that others can review quickly, said Ellis.

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Though adoption of the technology necessary to transition to smart workflows can be intimidating, start small. Contractors should remember they don’t need to digitize everything overnight.

“Bid management software with automation capabilities can help teams … forward bid invites, sync calendars with key bid dates, calculate hit rates.”

They also can qualify and assess trade partner risk, helping teams to save time and automate manual tasks.

Beyond centralized information, technology should allow teams to seamlessly feed preconstruction data to the field once construction starts, said Ellis.

2. BIM

BIM can save time on a project if it’s used correctly, she said. There are ways to improve workflows with BIM.

Adopt a common data environment by using cloudenabled BIM to create a common platform and avoid duplicating or losing information.

Connect BIM data to design, preconstruction and project management workflows to reduce risk and improve efficiencies in planning and execution.

Make BIM data easily accessible in the field to everyone and make models accessible both in the field and in operations.

3. Submittals

Ellis urges customers to automate submittal creation with advanced software technology, then to digitally manage and track submittals in one system.

From the cloud, all stakeholders can initiate requests, manage reviews and approvals, and sync critical information to mobile devices for offline access.

4. RFIs

Go digital with RFIs, onboard everyone so they know where to submit and answer RFIs. Collaborate effectively

using cloud-based systems.

Instill formal RFI processes on individual projects or company-wide, and set standards for all levels of documentation, urged Ellis.

5. Punch Lists and Closeout

Task-ify punch lists using cloud-based software, she suggested. Digital technology to which everyone has access, means a much cleaner punch process.

Implement punch lists for mobile, so you and your team can take the list everywhere you go.

Check tasks off as you complete them, advised Ellis, for further motivation to make sure you have a punch list system that can go with you from office to field

6. Cost Management

Finding efficiencies in cost management workflows can make all the difference in delivering a project on time and budget.

Instead of spreadsheets, use a centralized construction management platform to transparently track all cost changes and view impacts on the budget.

Ellis advises clients to also automate contracts and markups so teams can easily create, edit and view supplier contracts in a centralized location.

She urges contractors to keep an open mind when it comes to smart workflows, and realize they aren’t replacing anyone’s jobs.

“They provide the insights that allow human experts to make better, faster decisions,” the blog continued. “It’s about making construction professionals superheroes, armed with real-time data and predictive power.”  CEG

$53M Tunnel Restoration Includes Structural Rehabilitation

He added that contractors have had specific dates when the entire tunnel has remained open, generally during the holiday season.

Tile for Tile

Initially, the team planned to replace the original tile on the inside of the tunnel and replace it with large paneling. However, the change was denied — tiles for tiles. So, the tile is being replaced methodically, piece by piece.

While removing the tile, the team came across an unwelcome surprise.

“As tiles were removed, we discovered the original structure had eroded, and substantial work was needed to reinforce the bridge,” Gitlin said. “Additionally, the surface of the concrete had to be refinished to allow for the installation of new tiles.”

The discovery has impacted the schedule. The project was initially scheduled to end in December 2025 (construction began in June 2023) but is expected to be completed later

that winter or early spring 2026.

“DOTD worked with the contractor to adjust allotted project time,” Gitlin said.

“When the project was bid, the contractor didn’t know what exactly they would find when they peeled back the layers of tile.”

Gitlin credits C.E.C. with helping reduce the amount of time needed.

“They’re an industry leader and are involved in numerous projects in our area. They’ve assisted us in resolving many issues.”

They’ve also kept the $53 million project on budget. The National Highway Performance Program is providing 60 percent of the funding, with the remainder coming from multiple sources including federal and state.

Time has been an issue on the project from the beginning. When the project length was initially announced, the community leaders were not pleased. LaDOTD went back to the contractor and negotiated a way for them to leave one side of the tunnel open while they were working on the other.

When the Harvey Canal Tunnel Replacement project is complete, drivers along U.S. 90 in Jefferson Parish will have two route options to cross the canal again. The old tunnel will get a makeover and be safe for drivers and pedestrians for years.  CEG

TUNNEL from page 58

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• AGC EDGE Communication (STP Unit 2)

Start Date: Monday, October 6, 2025 (4:00 PM)

End Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 (8:30 PM) Online, Virtual

For more information:

AGC Phone Number: 703/548-3118

AGC Fax Number: 703/842-8817

KENTUCKY WOOD EXPO 2025

Dates: September 19 – 20, 2025

Place: Masterson Station Park

3051 Leestown Road, Lexington, KY 40511

Phone: 859/253-0328

Recognized as one of the Top 10 Events in Kentucky by the Kentucky Tourism Council.

This family-friendly event is the premier gathering for the forest products and wood processing industry in the state.

With approximately 80 exhibits and demonstrations, the show highlights the latest in sawmill, pallet, logging, secondary, and wood processing equipment, as well as a wide range of support services.

Exhibitors include manufacturers, service providers, and Kentucky’s talented craftsmen showcasing beautiful, ﬁnished wood products.

The Expo is more than just a trade show – it’s an experience for all ages.

Visitors can explore hands-on demonstrations, educational displays, and meet with organizations focused on forest management and the future of Kentucky’s wood industry.

Logger education classes will also be held during the event, offering valuable training and certiﬁcation opportunities.

Family Fun & Live Competitions

Beyond the industry showcases, there is something for the entire family to enjoy!

An educational program for local students is to be held Friday, September 19.

Admission and Event Information:

Dates: Friday, September 19 (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) (ET) Saturday, September 20 (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM) (ET)

Admission:

Adults $7 (advance or at the gate)

Children (ages 6 – 12) $5

Children under 6 – FREE!

Parking FREE for all attendees!

For more information: CALL the KFIA office: 502/695-3979 or visit: www.kywoodexpo.com

GAS PROCESSORS ASSOCIATION (GPA)

Gas Processors Association Midstream Convention

Dates: September 21 – 25, 2025

Place: Marriott Rivercenter on the River Walk 101 Bowie Street, San Antonio, TX 78205

Phone: 210/223-1000

Creating Connections that last a lifetime!

Experience the ultimate blend of networking and knowledge at the GPA Midstream Convention!

The dynamic schedule spans international affairs, legislative and regulatory updates, safety protocols, market insights, cutting-edge operations and maintenance strategies, technical sessions, and groundbreaking research.

Join your industry peers at the GPA Midstream Convention, where committee meetings and forums are open to all attendees, offering boundless opportunities to connect, share and learn.

This gathering is the ultimate destination for more than 1,800 midstream professionals from around the world.

It’s your chance to connect, collaborate, and explore the latest industry trends and innovations.

The GPA Midstream Convention has something for everyone!

Our diverse attendees hail from leading operating and supplier companies, ensuring a rich exchange of ideas and opportunities.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this inﬂuential gathering – where every conversation could be the key to your next big opportunity!

For more information please contact us: GPA Midstream Association

Tulsa,

Phone: 614/292-4278

MINNESOTA ASPHALT PAVEMENT ASSOCIATION (MAPA)

MAPA Sporting Clays Event 2025

Save the Dates!

Dates: Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Place: Wild Marsh Sporting Clays 13481 County Road 3 SE, Clear Lake, MN 55319

MAPA

We are 100% Asphalt Mission and Vision

To be the voice of the asphalt industry, serving MAPA members to the beneﬁt of their customers.

We are 100% Asphalt

We strive to accomplish this mission by acting as a liaison to state and local agencies, providing technical assistance to members to provide a quality product, and keeping our membership informed of new technologies and training.

Member Value Proposition

For asphalt producers, paving contractors, and industry partners seeking a strong consortium, we offer a community of leadership, advocacy, training, technical support, and opportunities to build relationships with key partners and inﬂuencers.

Our Values . Integrity . Quality . Leadership Strategic Priorities

Speciﬁc/Measurable/Attainable/Realistic/Timely

Discover a rewarding career in asphalt and paving. Explore the dynamic world of asphalt and paving, where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a difference.

Our industry offers not only a fulﬁlling career but also the chance to shape the infrastructure that supports our communities.

For more information, contact MAPA: 1601