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November 11, 2015 • Vol. XXVII • No. 23 • 470 Maryland Drive • Ft. Washington, PA 19034 • 215-885-2900 • Toll Free 800-523-2200 • Fax 215-885-2910
Inside
May Equipment Expands in the Carolinas…8
Jack Branscum, city of Conway photo
A challenge regarding drainage work is moving the existing channel flow by diversion ditches or bypass pumping to allow a dry place to work.
Wr ight Contracting Tackles Wetland Job…14
Motorists Endure Lane Closures for I-40 Job
Ark. Highway Realignment to Reduce Crashes
Motorists in Conway, Ark., are dealing with lane closings, CEG CORRESPONDENT as construction of a bridge over Interstate 40 continues. The work, a partnership between the city of Conway and the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD), is tied to a nearby major development, and is one of five different projects included in an overall improvement plan. “Project one is the box culvert, while project two is the overpass and elevated roundabout at Amity and Elsinger,” said Jack Branscum, city of Conway, street and engineering department. “Project three is the roadway improvements for Bruce Street and 6th Street. Project four is the Oak Street improvements and north portion of Central Landing Boulevard, while project five is the south portion of Central Landing
DERMOTT, Ark. (AP) An intersection on U.S. 65 in southeastern Arkansas is getting realigned in an effort to give drivers better sight lines and reduce fatal crashes. An estimated $500,000 and $750,000 will be spent to redevelop the intersection with Arkansas Highway 35, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported. The Arkansas Highway Commission formally authorized prep work for the project in north Chicot County in September. The state’s Highway and Transportation Department said design and construction “will begin as soon as funds become available.’’
By Cindy Riley
Berg S teel Pi pe Cor p. Choos es Volv o…30
Table of Contents ................4 Truck & Trailer Section ........ ......................................49-53 Recycling Section ........57-71 Attachment & Parts Section ......................................87-95 Auction Section..........97-105 Business Calendar ..........102 Advertisers Index ............106
see CONWAY page 74
see HIGHWAY page 82
Employment Rises in 35 States, D.C. in Sept. Construction employment expanded in 35 states and the District of Columbia between September 2014 and September 2015 yet only 23 states added jobs between August and September, according to an analysis released Oct. 20 of Labor Department data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said the fact as many states
lost construction jobs as added them last month was likely due to a combination of labor shortages and uncertainty about a host of federal investment programs. “Depending on the kind of work they perform, many contractors either can’t find enough workers, or they can’t find enough work,” said Stephen E. Sandherr, chief executive officer of the associ-
ation. “While overall demand for construction continues to grow and sap the pool of available labor, firms that work on federally-funded projects are dealing with a lot of uncertainty.” California added the most new construction jobs (43,900 jobs, 6.4 percent) between September 2014 and September 2015. Other see AGC page 82