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When a tire manufacturer wants a test track built, it doesn’t hire just any paving company to do the job. The parameters and specifications are rigorous and exacting, and few contractors can complete the challenge once, let alone multiple times. “In essence, we are building a laboratory, and it’s like playing the Super Bowl and the World Series at the same time,” emphasized Rob McNew, vice president-midland operations of Reece Albert Inc. “In some cases, we have to develop an asphalt mix design and ship in specialty aggregates. Everything has to be perfect in a very imperfect world, so it’s excruciatingly demanding, but also
very rewarding.” Reece Albert Inc. has been on the right track for nearly 80 years, since Reece Albert founded the firm in 1940 with one truck, a tractor and a small blade. The company flourished and became one of Texas’ most highly respected paving and earthwork contractors. It serves the state from locations in San Angelo and Midland. “Our capabilities run from constructing driveways to highways,” stated President Roger Albert, Reece’s son and part of a second generation at the helm of Reece Albert Inc. His cousin, Lon, is vice president of Lon Albert, vice president of operations operations. “In addition to asphalt, we do concrete work for roads, sidewalks, curb and gutter, culverts, bridge decks and more. We are one of few companies that offers roller-compacted concrete.” Throughout the years, several family members have been involved in the company, including Reece’s nephew, Jack, who became the president in the late 1960s when Reece retired. Jack oversaw the company for nearly five decades before handing it off to Roger six years ago, who joined the company full time in 1975. Together, Jack and Roger ushered in a new era for the organization. “The first 30 years our focus was mainly on private commercial projects, but those started drying up around San Angelo,” explained Roger. “We could either close or move into new Reece Albert employs four Vögele pavers, including this , which a crew uses to pave on markets, so we started doing Interstate 20 near Abilene. “Mainline paving is done with the 5203s, while the 5103 is great for shoulders,” said Shop Manager Jason Wright. “If we have a roller-compacted concrete job, the highway work, and that’s been 2100 handles that. All of our Wirtgen products are highly productive, and just as important, approximately 70 percent of our total business ever since.” don’t cost us considerable downtime.”
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CSA Materials Added In the mid-1970s, the Alberts opened their first quarry. They have since added a dozen more, and all are operated by a sister company, CSA (Crushed Stone & Asphalt) Materials. It produces nearly 20 products, including commercial, city, Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) road base, bedding rock and hot mix asphalt. In addition to supplying Reece Albert, Inc., CSA Materials sells to outside contractors. “There wasn’t much TxDOT work around here in the early 1970s, so the major quarry companies pretty much ignored the area,” said Roger. “We started crushing in 1975 and have done it ever since. Having a dedicated source of materials helps us better control a project as well as the quality. The state highway jobs eventually picked up through the years, so that enabled us to grow and add locations. We also supply a fair amount of aggregate to the West Texas energy sector.” Additional expansion began about 20 years ago when the Alberts decided to look beyond San Angelo. The Midland-Odessa marketplace seemed solid, so Jack and Roger studied the area carefully. “The decision to move into that market became an easy one,” Roger said. “A dirt contractor wanted to sell and approached us about buying him out. We did, and the purchase came with almost 60 employees. That gave us the ability to largely self-perform nearly every aspect of a project. We can provide full site packages that include clearing; mass excavation; subgrade prep; installation of water, sewer and storm utilities; and finish grading. Very little is subcontracted and what is, goes to highly regarded companies that we trust.” Between Reece Albert Inc. and CSA Materials, the organizations have close to see PAVING page 14
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T&T Earth Movers Turns to Bee Equipment to Expand Fleet T&T, Cats Corral Challenging Arena Project
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While T&T’s contracts have increased, so has its fleet; the company now has more than 75 machines, including 17 dozers, nine graders, eight wheel loaders, eight compactors and 25 dump trucks, almost all of which were purchased from Bee Equipment and almost all through the RPO program. Suarez is now beginning to build T&T’s paving capabilities, and is turning to Bee for that, as well. All three of his LeeBoy pavers have been purchased from the Lubbockbased dealer. Currently, Suarez owns more than 90 percent of the equipment in his fleet. Change Is Good A lot has changed for T&T Earth Movers since its founding — all for the good. Bee Equipment’s Mike Kuehn remembers the first time he went to the T&T yard. “When I first called on them, there was one trailer in the yard … that was it,” he said. “Terry’s sister was behind the desk. Now they utilize two equipment yards, two large buildings and a concrete plant.” The buildings include a 14-bay service facility that T&T now operates. “The first piece we sold them was a D6R and the second was a Cat 950G loader,” Kuehn said. “They still have both and they both look great.” (Both were initially on Bee’s RPO program, but Suarez eventually purchased both machines.) Kuehn said T&T seldom brings back a machine once it is taken out on the RPO program. “That’s unusual for the rental industry,” he said. “When Terry [Suarez] says he needs something, we do what it takes to get it to him. We really do view ourselves as his partners. Terry takes pride in everything he does. He does things right. Not kind of right … absolutely right. He is the kind of person that it is easy to be partners with.” Suarez’ desire to expand into paving exemplified this synergistic relationship. “Terry decided they wanted to be in the asphalt business, so they wanted to talk about distributor trucks and a paver,” Kuehn said. “We set them up with a LeeBoy 8616, but it kept see T&T page 15
The new livestock building at the Taylor County Expo Center during construction at the Abilene site.
T&T Earth Movers Inc. is nearing completion of work at the new livestock building at the Taylor County Expo Center in Abilene, Texas. T&T has been responsible for all site demolition, dirt moving, concrete work and asphalt paving on the project. Lee Lewis Construction Inc. is the general contractor. The expo center’s outdoor arena is being renovated and improvements will include 168 new livestock stalls and a 300-yard-long building built to Atlas Copco (now Dynapac) compaction equipment is put house 800 stalls, a rodeo arena, con- to use on the RV stalls. cession stand and veterinary and almost equal parts site prep, concrete work show offices, according to Rochelle and paving. Johnson, executive vice president and genT&T used mostly Caterpillar equipment on eral manager of the Expo Center. Additionally, 190 RV stalls are being built the site, including a D6TXL and D6K dozer and a 950H loader. All of the company’s around the perimeter of the facility. grading machines are equipped with Terry Suarez, owner of T&T, said that his company moved more than 27,000 cu. yds. SITECH grade control technology. “Grade control makes our people better of dirt during the site preparation and brought in approximately 17,000 cu. yds. of operators,” Suarez said. “Our seasoned people like it because there is a lot less in base for the asphalt paving that followed. and out of the machine. The time savings The project, three hours away from T&T’s are also huge. Twelve hours of setting blue yard in Seminole, created some logistical tops turns into 30 minutes of setting benchchallenges for Suarez’ team. marks.” “Definitely the biggest challenge we had T&T completed the RV stalls and concrete was working around the other trades,” he said. “Scheduling our employees and equip- work in early April and is scheduled to ment and never being sure the other trades return in mid-May to begin asphalt paving were where they needed to be, was a lot to of the facility’s parking lots. The arena work is part of the $55 million consider. In the end, though, we all want to overall project for the Expo Center, made make money, so the various contractors possible by a bond approved by Taylor worked well together to get the job done.” County voters in July 2017. The contract will pay T&T $1.65 million —
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Alliance Water Is Bringing Flow to Texas I-35 Corridor By Jennifer Rupp CEG CORRESPONDENT
Alliance Water received approval from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) in August 2017 for a $213.4 million new water supply project along the I-35 corridor between Austin and San Antonio. Funding for the project will come from the State Water Implementation Fund of Texas (SWIFT). The “Phase 1B Program” is now in the process of selecting a design consultant, with a target of beginning construction in 2020. “This is an important project between Austin and San Antonio, providing 15,000 acre feet of water per year to a fast growing region,” explained Graham Moore, executive director of the Alliance Regional Water Authority. “It demonstrates that the cities and sponsors have worked together to create this water supply. It’s a good example of how partnerships can work among public entities.” How much is an acre foot of water? One (1) acre foot equals 43,560 cu. ft. or 325,851 gal. of water. The Texas Water Development Board projects a 34 percent population hike over a 16-year span from 2014 to 2030. The regional and state water plan data estimates an increase of 1.44 million in the population
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and water treatment trains. The well field will continue to be expanded through time as demand grows through the addition of new groundwater wells to increase the available yield in accordance with Alliance Water’s permits. Alliance Water’s schedule calls for treated Carrizo water to be delivered to all the sponsors in the year 2023. The Phase 1B infrastructure is expected to be comprised of the following components: Four Carrizo groundwater wells; 20,000 linear ft. of 16 in. to 42 in. raw water pipelines with isolation valves, and a water treatment plant. Approximately 95 mi. of 12 in. to 36 in. pipeline with isolation valves will be used. Trenchless pipeline installation will take
place under any waters of the United States and at significant roadway crossings. Metering stations will be put in at all points of delivery with chlorine analyzers. Plans call for a 20-ft. wide permanent water line easement and 30-ft. wide temporary easement where single lines are planned for the duration of the project, and 35-ft. wide permanent and 30-ft. wide temporary for locations where two pipelines are ultimately anticipated. A smaller but related project, Phase 1A, broke ground in late February. This $12 million job is for laying 2 mi. of 24 in. pipeline and will be constructed by Central Road & Utility of Austin. Formed in January 2007, Alliance Water (formerly the Hays Caldwell Public Utility Agency) is comprised of the cities of San Marcos, Kyle and Buda, along with the Canyon Regional Water Authority, which represents County Line Special Utility District, Crystal Clear Water Supply Corporation, Green Valley Special Utility District and Martindale Water Supply Corporation. For more information, visit www.alliancewater.org. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.) CEG
Demag Names CraneWorks as Equify Auctions LLC Appoints Its Largest Distributor in N.A. Michael Grimm as President CraneWorks Inc. has steadily grown its partnership with Terex Cranes USA over the last several years; as a result, CraneWorks was recently named the largest distributor of Demag AC mobile cranes and Terex Crossover products in North America. In addition, the company is one of the top authorized distributors for sales and aftermarket support for all Terex Cranes products. In January, CraneWorks placed an order for eight Demag cranes, including three 50ton AC 45 city models, two 245-ton AC 220-5, and three 120-ton AC 100-4 all-terrain cranes. “CraneWorks’ 2018 growth strategy includes one of the largest distributor investments in Demag AC cranes that Terex Cranes USA has received in recent years,” said Dave Kuhlman, Terex Cranes senior sales manager — major accounts. Keith Ayers, CraneWorks’ CEO, said the company is seeing an increased demand for all-terrain cranes. “The build quality, onboard technology
and operator-friendly features of the Demag all-terrain crane product line is impressive, and our customers have asked us to add more,” he said. Kuhlman also noted the company has continued to increase its investment in other Terex cranes, including the new RT 100US rough-terrain crane, the T-Series truck cranes, and 60- and 80-ton Crossover cranes. “CraneWorks has become a highly respected and important partner for Terex’s overall ‘Commitment to Excellence’ and business growth initiatives,” Kuhlman said. “We look forward to the continued successful growth of CraneWorks with Terex Cranes and dedicating our continued support to its efforts in the sales and aftermarket support of our products.” For more information, visit craneworks.com/ and terex.com/. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
Equify Auctions LLC, a division of Equify LLC, an asset-based lending and heavy equipment auction company, announced Michael Grimm has been named president, effective March 12, 2018. As president of Equify Auctions, Grimm will be responsible for global growth initiatives and operational functions worldwide. Grimm will report directly to Justin Wilks, executive officer. “We’re thrilled to have Mike on board as our new president of Equify Auctions as a part of the continuation of our company’s global expansion strategy,” said Wilks. “Throughout his career, Mike has proven to be a sound leader with an extensive understanding of the heavy equipment industry. We are confident that his ability to thrive in a variety of business environments will fur-
ther the growth our company is experiencing and advance the expansion of our global auction capabilities.” Grimm most recently served as vice president of sales at HOLT Cat. In his role, Grimm was responsible for leading, growing, and developing a team of sales professionals to achieve financial targets and improve customer service. Prior to joining HOLT Cat in 2007, he served in several leadership positions at Caterpillar Inc., culminating in his final role there focusing on operational and process improvement. For more information, visit equifyllc.com. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
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winning several awards in the process. Sierra will offer SDLG’s current North American lineup of five wheel loaders, in addition to any products introduced to the United States market at a later date. They also will fully back the machines, providing extensive product support and service. “Becoming the first SDLG dealer in West Texas and southwestern New Mexico is an exciting opportunity for us,� said Charlie Ward, sales manager of Sierra. “Given the influx of value products that have been entering the U.S. market, it made good sense to align our company with an industry leader like SDLG. We’re confident that customers of ours who specialize in seasonal and low-hour applications will find these wheel loaders to be reliable additions to their fleets.� For more information, visit sdlg.com/. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
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The 2.3-mi. braided ramp project will improve safety and mobility along I-35 between U.S. 79 and SH 45 North. RAMP from page 1
braided ramps. Nightly I(where one ramp crosses 35 main-lane closures are over the other) along the expected to tie-in the new northbound I-35 mainramps in the next several lanes between Hester’s months. Businesses along Crossing and RM 620 to the frontage roads were eliminate merging conimpacted when new driveflicts. In addition, the north ways and ADA compliant and southbound frontage sidewalks were installed, road intersections at I-35 but outreach was conductand U.S. 79 will be reconed and businesses did not structed and a third left-turn lose access entirely. lane for westbound U.S. 79 Capital Excavation added. Construction crews Company of Buda, Texas, have some added night is performing all base time company for this projwork, utilities, bridge conect. struction and concrete TXDOT photo According to Texas work. Approximately Excavation Company installing precast panels on Parks & Wildlife, Texas is Capital 12,000 cu. yds. of earth Wall 3 of the project. the “battiest” state in the have been moved for the country, hosting 32 of the job and almost half needed 47 species of bats in the United States. the colony or cause any disturbances. to be hauled in for the project. Capital Expected benefits of the project has poured 5,200 cu. yds. of concrete It also houses the largest known bat colony in the world, Bracken Cave include increased mobility and travel for the ramps and structures. Preserve, near San Antonio. Austin is speeds, especially during peak periods, Additional contractors on the job another favorite bat-watching destina- increased merging distance for the include Traffic Control Devices, with tion, with large colonies near the existing SH 45N flyover to I-35 and Texas headquarters in San Antonio, Congress Avenue Bridge and the increased safety with the elimination of for signals and illumination; Flasher McNeil Road overpass — adjacent to the existing merge conflict between the Hester’s Crossing entrance ramp and Equipment, also of San Antonio, for the I-35 braided ramp project. barricades, lane closures and traffic Mexican free-tailed bats (also RM 620 exit ramp. Work on this improvement project control; RSI Texas Inc., based in known as Brazilian free-tailed bats) are the most common bat found through- will take place in three phases. Phase I Haltom City, Texas, for metal beam out Texas. In most parts of the state, includes making improvements to the guard fence and attenuators; and Mexican free-tailed bats are migratory U.S. 79/I-35 intersection; constructing Lone Star Paving of Austin for and spend the winters in caves in temporary entrance/exit ramps at RM paving operations in Phase III of Mexico. They begin their migration to 620 and Hester’s Crossing; and con- construction. The 2.3-mi. project was funded by Texas in February and by early spring structing elevated entrance/exit ramps female bats form large maternity between SH 45N and RM 620. In Capital Area Metropolitan Planning colonies where they will raise their Phase II, crews will be building a tie-in Organization through Proposition 1 young. There are only a small number to the new northbound entrance/exit and construction is expected to be comof suitable sites for these large materni- ramps and opening the braided ramps plete in winter 2018/2019. (This story also can be found on ty colonies because the bats require to traffic. Phase III will cover final high humidity and temperature levels. paving operations for the entire project. Construction Equipment Guide’s Most of the work is occurring at website at www.constructionequipTXDOT has ensured that the I-35 ramp construction work does not affect night and on the frontage roads for the mentguide.com.) CEG
Cemen Tech will join the ROMCO Paving Equipment division.
Cemen Tech, a global leader in the volumetric concrete mixing industry, announced it has signed ROMCO Equipment Co. as the exclusive dealer for Cemen Tech volumetric concrete mixers in Texas. ROMCO — with more than five decades of experience, 10 locations and more than 250 employees — has grown to become one of the leading providers of equipment and services for heavy earthmoving equipment, material processing systems, paving equipment and portable power systems throughout Texas. Cemen Tech will join the ROMCO Paving Equipment division, which includes many well-known international brands. As an authorized Cemen Tech dealer, ROMCO also will supply parts and service for Cemen Tech concrete mixers. The addition of ROMCO to Cemen Tech’s dealer network will provide improved customer service and support for existing Cemen Tech customers in Texas. “We feel our partnership with Cemen Tech will allow us to provide a better solution to our customers and provide them a proven technology for concrete production,” said Robert Mullins, ROMCO CEO and owner. “Cemen Tech is a strong addition to our ROMCO Paving Equipment division because it is a solution that allows our customers to be more profitable and productive on these jobs.” “The addition of ROMCO, with 10 branches throughout Texas, is an exciting addition of our expanding global dealer network,” stated Connor Deering, CEO/president of Cemen Tech. “Partnering with ROMCO will allow us to greatly expand the number of businesses who can benefit from using volumetric mixers and provide the local support infrastructure to keep our customers running.” For more information, visit CemenTech.com and ROMCO.com. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
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KSM Helps Operations Run Smooth at Paving Company
A Reece Albert operator compacts asphalt with a Hamm HD+ 140i VO roller. PAVING from page 6
400 employees, including key individuals such as McNew, Equipment Manager Daniel Rowzee and Shop Manager Jason Wright all of whom work for Reece Albert Inc. Roger credits the entire staff for the organization’s ability to complete dozens of projects on time and on budget each year. Productive Equipment, Excellent Service Rowzee and Wright collaborate in evaluating the two companies’ fleets and deciding whether repairs or replacements are necessary. They consider life-cycle costs, age of equipment, hours and other factors. “If we believe a machine still has a lot of life left, refurbishing it is a viable option,” said Rowzee. “But, when the upkeep and maintenance cost us considerable time and money, getting a new machine makes sense. It’s a balancing act and not always a quick, easy decision.” Approximately six years ago, the organization started working with Kirby-Smith Machinery. The firm already used Wirtgen Group products, which Kirby-Smith Machinery began carrying and servicing around that same time. Today, Reece Albert Inc. runs four Vögele pavers (two 5203s, a 5103 and a 2100), Hamm HD+ 140i VO rollers and a Wirtgen WR 240i soil stabilizer/cold recycler. “Our maintenance and repair history with Wirtgen products is outstanding,” said Wright. “They are very productive, and we have varying sizes because our work is so
diverse. Mainline paving is done with the 5203s, while the 5103 is great for shoulders. If we have a roller-compacted concrete job, the 2100 handles that. All of our Wirtgen products are highly productive, and just as important, don’t cost us considerable downtime.” About a year ago, the organization began adding Komatsu WA500-8 yard loaders with 7.5-yd. buckets to the CSA Materials
Jason Wright, shop manager
Daniel Rowzee, equipment manager
locations, using them to feed crushers and load trucks. As with some of the Wirtgen Group purchases, Reece Albert Inc. called on Kirby-Smith Machinery Territory Manager Todd Coffey to acquire the loaders. “Our operators like the smooth ride, ease of the controls and the cab comfort,” detailed Rowzee. “We appreciate the fuel efficiency. For example, in one quarry where we also have a competitive loader of the same size, the Komatsu loader burns about 20 gallons less fuel per day. It’s saving us a couple thousand a month; and when you project that across the board, the numbers add up pretty favorably.” Reece Albert Inc. and Kirby-Smith
Machinery have a close relationship. Personnel from the two companies meet occasionally to discuss equipment performance, maintenance items and other needs. “Todd and Kirby-Smith have become more than a rep and a dealer. We consider them partners,” said Wright. “They have done an excellent job the last couple of years of ensuring that we have the right equipment and proper support to back it. I can call anytime and know that if we have an issue, they will make it a priority to fix it. Kirby-Smith is excellent about having parts on hand or getting them quickly, if needed.”
(L-R): Kirby-Smith Machinery Territory Manager Todd Coffey meets with Reece Albert Inc. Shop Manager Jason Wright and Equipment Manager Daniel Rowzee. “Todd and Kirby-Smith have become more than a rep and a dealer. We consider them partners,” said Wright. “They have done an excellent job the last couple of years of ensuring that we have the right equipment and proper support to back it.”
Maintain the Approach The Alberts have a controlled-growth business philosophy. Roger said that mindset has helped maintain the firm’s stability and proven to be a path to success. “Diversity has been another key,” he said. “We moved into other markets to survive, and those moves paid off. West Texas has grown considerably during the past few years, and that benefited us, too. TxDOT has invested more in this area, so there has been plenty of work. Of course, that brought additional competition, so we have had to sharpen our pencils a little more, but we continue to progress. “And, we have built great relationships with our customers,” Roger added. “Many of them use us exclusively, and I think that says a lot about us as a company. I believe that if we keep the same approach, we will be around a good while longer.” (This story was reprinted with permission from Kirby-Smith Machinery Inc.’s Connection Magazine, March 2018 issue.) (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
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‘Good Faith’ Allows T&T Earth Movers to Expand Business
NEXT ISSUE CLOSES MAY 17, 2018 A Caterpillar D6 is used for grading the 190 RV stalls that will line the perimeter of the livestock building, which will house the rodeo arena. T&T from page 8
overheating and they’d have to finish with a LeeBoy 1000, which is a much smaller machine. This went on for a couple of weeks, and we just couldn’t figure it out. But there was no panic. We just kept working on the problem, and we eventually brought LeeBoy personnel in to help. We found out he was running the electric screed all day, which was not the way it was designed to be run. Before long, and with LeeBoy’s help, everything was good. “We appreciate the faith they have put it us,” Kuehn added. Suarez admitted that, in part, how his company succeeds may sound corny, but it is all about the way he and his employees treat customers. “We treat them the way we want to be treated,” he said. “The one thing we strive for is to have our customers come back, and so far, we have done that. A high percentage of our business consists of repeat customers.” About T&T Earth Movers Inc. T&T Earth Movers Inc. specializes in earthmoving and paving. The company builds pads for both oilfields and commercial sites and also does site utility work and demolition. The company recognizes that in the dirt business, it is their responsibility to lay the foundation for every operation that is to follow and believes that its greatest responsibility is working with clients to ensure that when it completes a project, every detail is precise. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.) CEG
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