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Work is set to begin in 2019 on a medical center founding institutions say will transform Houston into an international hub for biomedical research.

Dubbed the TMC3 — the 3 represents the branding of Houston as the “third coast” for life sciences — the new research campus is a collaboration between Texas Medical Center (TMC), Baylor College of Medicine, Texas A&M University Health Science Center, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. The institutions announced plans for the campus earlier this spring, see TMC3 page 12

First Pre-Cast Segment Reaches Corpus Christi Harbor Bridge Work Site

By Katherine Devlin CEG EDITORIAL ASSISTANT

On Sept. 4, the Corpus Christi Harbor Bridge project reached a major milestone when the first pre-cast segment was delivered to its North Approach. The segment weighs 135 tons and is the first of about 2,600.

Each segment will be set on 50-ft.

columns, according to Twitter posts from TxDOT and the Harbor Bridge Project.

According to the Harbor Bridge Project web site, upon completion, the Harbor Bridge will be “the tallest structure in South Texas.” It will be the longest cable stay bridge in the United States. The main span is 1,661 ft.; the main tower height is 538 ft.; and it will

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Big Oil Asks Government to Protect It From Climate Change

By The Associated Press PORT ARTHUR, Texas (AP) — As the nation plans new defenses against the more powerful storms and higher tides expected from climate change, one project stands out: an ambitious proposal to build a nearly 60mi. “spine” of concrete seawalls, earthen barriers, floating gates and steel levees on the Texas Gulf Coast.

Like other oceanfront projects, this one would protect homes, delicate ecosystems and vital infrastructure, but it also has another priority — to shield some of the crown jewels of the petroleum industry, which is blamed for contributing to global warming and now wants the federal government to build safeguards against the consequences of it.

The plan is focused on a stretch of coastline that runs from the Louisiana border to industrial enclaves south of Houston that are home to one of the world’s largest concentrations of petrochemical facilities, including most of Texas’ 30 refineries, which represent 30 percent of the nation’s refining capacity.

Texas is seeking at least $12 billion for the full coastal spine, with nearly all of it coming from public funds. Last month, the government fast-tracked an initial $3.9 billion for three separate, smaller storm barrier projects that would specifically protect oil facilities.

That followed Hurricane Harvey, which roared ashore last Aug. 25 and swamped Houston and parts of the coast, temporarily knocking out a quarter of the area’s oil refining capacity and causing average gasoline prices to jump 28 cents a gallon nationwide.

Many Republicans argue that the Texas oil projects belong at the top of Washington’s spending list.

“Our overall economy, not only in Texas but in the entire country, is so much at risk from a high storm surge,” said Matt Sebesta, a Republican who as Brazoria County judge oversees a swath of Gulf Coast.

But the idea of taxpayers around the coun-

try paying to protect refineries worth billions, and in a state where top politicians still dispute climate change’s validity, doesn’t sit well with some.

“The oil and gas industry is getting a free ride,” said Brandt Mannchen, a member of the Sierra Club’s executive committee in Houston. “You don’t hear the industry making a peep about paying for any of this and why should they? There’s all this push like, ‘Please Senator Cornyn, Please Senator Cruz, we need money for this and that.’”

Normally outspoken critics of federal spending, Texas Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz both backed using taxpayer funds to fortify the oil facilities’ protections and the Texas coast. Cruz called it “a tremendous step forward.”

Federal, state and local money also is bolstering defenses elsewhere, including on New York’s Staten Island, around Atlantic City, N.J., and in other communities hammered by Superstorm Sandy in 2012.

Construction in Texas could begin in several months on the three sections of storm barrier. While plans are still being finalized, some dirt levees will be raised to about 17 ft. high, and 6 mi. of 19-ft.-tall floodwalls would be built or strengthened around Port Arthur, a Texas-Louisiana border locale of pungent chemical smells and towering knots of steel pipes.

The town of 55,000 includes the Saudicontrolled Motiva oil refinery, the nation’s largest, as well as refineries owned by oil giants Valero Energy Corp. and Total S.A. There also are almost a dozen petrochemical facilities.

“You’re looking at a lot of people, a lot of homes, but really a lot of industry,” said Steve Sherrill, an Army Corps of Engineers resident engineer in Port Arthur, as he peered over a Gulf tributary lined with chunks of granite and metal gates, much of which is set to be reinforced.

The second barrier project features around

25 mi. of new levees and seawalls in nearby Orange County, where Chevron, DuPont and other companies have facilities. The third would extend and heighten seawalls around Freeport, home to a Phillips 66 export terminal for liquefied natural gas and nearby refinery, as well as several chemical facilities.

The proposals approved for funding originally called for building more protections along larger swaths of the Texas coast, but they were scaled back and now deliberately focus on refineries.

“That was one of the main reasons we looked at some of those areas,” said Tony Williams, environmental review coordinator for the Texas Land Commissioner’s Office.

Oil and chemical companies also pushed for more protection for surrounding communities to shield their workforces, but “not every property can be protected,” said Sheri Willey, deputy chief of project management for the Army Corps of Engineers’ upper Texas district.

“Our regulations tell us what benefits we need to include, and they have to be national economic benefits,” Willey said.

Once work is complete on the three sections, they could eventually be integrated into a larger coastal spine system. In some places along Texas’ 370-mi. Gulf Coast, 18 ft. is lost annually to erosion, threatening to suck more wetlands, roads and buildings into rising seas.

Protecting a wide expanse will be expensive. After Harvey, a special Texas commission prepared a report seeking $61 billion from Congress to “future proof” the state against such natural disasters, without mentioning climate change, which scientists say will cause heavier rains and stronger storms.

Texas has not tapped its own rainy-day fund of around $11 billion. According to federal rules, 35 percent of funds spent by the Army Corps of Engineers must be matched by local jurisdictions, and the GOP-con-

trolled state Legislature could help cover such costs. But such spending may be tough for many conservatives to swallow.

Texas “should be funding things like this itself,” said Chris Edwards, an economist at the libertarian Cato Institute. “Texans are proud of their conservatism, but, unfortunately, when decisions get made in Washington, that frugality goes out the door.”

State officials counter that protecting the oil facilities is a matter of national security.

The effects of the next devastating storm could be felt nationwide,” Rep. Randy Weber, a fiercely conservative Republican from suburban Houston who has nonetheless authored legislation backing the coastal spine.

Major oil companies did not return messages seeking comment on funding for the projects. But Suzanne Lemieux, midstream group manager for the American Petroleum Institute, said the industry already pays into programs such as the federal Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund and the Waterways Trust Fund, only to see Congress divert that money elsewhere.

“Do we want to pay again, when we’ve already paid a tax without it getting used? I’d say the answer is no,” she said.

Phillips 66 and other energy firms spent money last year lobbying Congress on storm-related funding post-Harvey, campaign finance records show, and Houston’s Lyondell Chemical Co. PAC lobbied for building a coastal spine.

“The coastal spine benefits more than just our industry,” Bob Patel, CEO of LyondellBasell, one of the world’s largest plastics, chemicals and refining companies, said in March. “It really needs to be a regional effort.”

(This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)

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Takeuchi Names Nueces New Dealer Takeuchi-U.S., a compact equipment manufacturer, has announced Nueces Power Equipment as a new dealer.

Based in Corpus Christi, Texas, the company will carry Takeuchi’s compact excavator and track loaders in its Houston and San Antonio locations. In addition to stocking parts, these locations also will be authorized Takeuchi equipment repair centers.

Established in 1989, Nueces supplies a wide range of new, used and rental construction equipment throughout the central, southern and western parts of

Texas, in addition to southern New Mexico.

“It’s evident from this dealership’s growth that Nueces Power Equipment is thriving, and we believe our products will further their momentum,” said Todd Granger, director of dealer sales of Takeuchi-U.S. “They have been a dealer for nearly 30 years and they’re backed by great customer service, along with a strong construction equipment lineup.”

“We aim to be the one-stop shop for any equipment our customers want or

need,” said Rodney Bishop, general sales manager of Nueces. “Prior to our relationship with Takeuchi, our offering mostly consisted of heavy equipment.

Having compact equipment will only boost our lineup, and our loyal customers are already excited to be able to buy and rent Takeuchi machines.”

For more information, visit www.takeuchi-us.com.

(This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.) ]

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Putzmeister — Changing the Way Austin Is Built

Crews prepped the third-floor landing as the 47Z arches over to begin the pour.

Austin, Texas, is known as a destination city for its world-famous music scene, eclectic vibes and college-town vibrancy. In recent years, the area known as East Austin has arguably shown the most improvement as one of the city’s fastest-growing, most desired neighborhoods. Restaurants, retail, music venues and other one-of-a-kind businesses are building up the community — and bringing the population with it. Its “coolness” factor also has attracted many residential contractors including Austin-based developer Capsa Ventures, who worked with local designers to develop FOURTH&: a 4Star Austin Energy Green Building with 97 condos and 42,000 sq. ft. of first-floor commercial space.

To take on the job, Texas-based Putzmeister customer, Hunter Concrete Pumping brought its 32Z-, 38Z-5-, and 47ZMeter boom pumps, Telebelt TB 110, and Thom-Katt TK 40 to the job site.

The Mat One of the largest developments to come to East Austin, FOURTH& sits on 2.2 acres of land and 800,000 lbs. of foundation. It took 200 trucks to pour the 130,000-sq. ft. mat for the condominium. The pour schedule for this development demanded a fleet of pumps that were able to pump at high volumes for eight hours or more to keep the project on track. Hunter’s pumps were able to stand up to the pour schedule without any mishaps.

Unique Building Measures When construction began in August 2016 on FOURTH&, Capsa Ventures wanted to make sure this condominium was built to last while being conscious of the environment. The building’s framing structure was

constructed entirely out of steel, concrete and an interior panel system that would allow the construction to be accelerated. The interior wall panels are recyclable and made of light gauge structural steel and expanded polystyrene foam.

The first floor of FOURTH& was designated for commercial retail space. In an effort to market the ground level to a variety of industries, developers left most of the space unpoured and open to customization.

The TK 40 trailer pump was used to pour small sections of the first floor for spaces that were already purchased by retailers. The trailer pump also was used to pump around electrical and plumbing openings to seal off any potential for leaks. This way the space can still be customized to the specific needs of the retailer without needing to break into the foundation.

To create a building that is 4-Star Energy Green, developers built 600 solar panels in to the roof of FOURTH&. By adding the solar panels to the roof in the building process, residents will be able to reap the benefits of solar energy immediately — including reduced energy costs.

Tight Spaces and Familiar Places The condominium project also brought a new condo layout to Austin called a microunit. Similar to a typical efficiency layout, micro-units span just a few hundred square feet. The design of these units called for concrete pumping equipment that could fit in tight spaces. The outriggers needed to be able to fit in what would eventually become courtyards for the complex and were less than 35 ft. wide.

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A 47Z-Meter boom pump has a vertical reach of 151 ft. to extend to the upper levels of the condominium.

Putzmeister boom pumps were often set up in the courtyards, requiring pumpers to use the one-sided support (OSS) outrigger system.

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OSS was critical on the job site and allowed the East side of Austin inspired Capsa the contractor to reach into the tight and con- Ventures to set sights on the location for a timeless, flexible building capturing the fined areas of the project.

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The five-section boom pump was the primary machine used when the operators needed to navigate under earned four stars for its energy efficiency and overhead obstacles such as beams and floor sustainability. The building has many amenities including a movie theatre lounge, pool, pans.

As the exterior walls went up, a Telebelt electric vehicle charging station and a dog TB 110 eliminated the need to add other washing station. Today, tenants are moving equipment to the cramped job site for back- into their new micro homes and enjoying all fill work around the walls. The overhead of the amenities in the FOURTH& neighborrestrictions and limited set-up space were hood. The three-story condominium is locatunmatched by the low unfolding height and ed less than one mile from downtown versatility of the telescopic conveyor belt. Austin. FOURTH& units were made availThe crew was able to set up and deliver able for purchase in March of 2018.

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TxDOT Makes Progress on Corpus Christi Harbor Bridge BRIDGE from page 1

be complete in 2020.

Lorette Williams, public information coordinator of Flatiron/Dragados LLC, designbuild contractor of the project told CEG earlier in 2018, “The new bridge would have a positive economic impact on the area.”

Pre-Cast Segments The concrete segments are cast at the project’s pre-cast yard in Robstown, Texas. According to the project’s September update, more than 480 segments are complete.

The segments will then be transported to the construction site to be lifted onto the columns.

Columns Update In June, crews completed drilling 40 shafts — each 10 ft. in

diameter — for the columns. Each shaft was 200 ft. deep and more than 500 cu. yds of concrete was used to fill each shaft. On both ends of the future bridge, crews are working on the foundation footings. Each footing is 132 ft. long and 72 ft. wide. It will take more than 6,336 cu. yds. of concrete (approximately 750 truckloads) to build the footings. Crews expect to pour the first concrete lift on the south side by the end of September, according to the project web site.

North and South Approaches On the south side, pile driving for the foundations is under way while on the north side 14 footings, 31 column lifts and five pier caps have been cast as of early September.

Crews are close to completing

Harbor Bridge Project photo

Each segment will be set on 50-ft. columns, according to Twitter posts from TxDOT and the Harbor Bridge Project.

the assembly of the launching gantry crane, which will be used to place the pre-cast segments.

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Demolition of the old bridge will take place following the completion and reopening of the new Harbor Bridge.

Demolition Demolition of the old bridge will take place following the completion and reopening of the new Harbor Bridge. The new bridge allows TxDOT to improve safety and streamline the flow of goods throughout the area. It also provides economic opportunity for the Port of Corpus Christi.

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The concrete segments are cast at the project’s pre-cast yard in Robstown, Texas.

On Sept. 4, the Corpus Christi Harbor Bridge project reached a major milestone when the first precast segment was transported to the North Approach area of the project.

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Construction of TMC3 Begins in 2019, Will Transform Houston

Work is set to begin in 2019 on a medical center founding institutions say will transform Houston into an international hub for biomedical research.

TMC3 from page 1

with a completion date of 2022.

The project will include more than 1.5 million sq. ft. and bring together leading researchers with a host of top-tier expertise from the private sector, according to a press release about the project. It marks the first time the founding institutions have built and shared space on a major scale in the Texas Medical Center.

“The TMC3 campus will establish Houston as the Third Coast for life sciences, attracting the best scientific minds from around the globe,” said William F. McKeon, Texas Medical Center president and CEO. “With researchers working hand-in-hand alongside industry titans on this new campus, Texas Medical Center as a whole will further advance its position as a preeminent global player in life sciences.”

The groundbreaking project will generate a $5.2 billion stimulus to Texas and create 30,000 new jobs, according to a third-party economic impact study. Researchers will pioneer advancements in therapeutics, medical devices, regenerative medicine, genomics and data science, among other areas.

“The new 30-acre research campus will provide our top medical minds with the resources to remain at the forefront of the health care industry,” said Gov. Greg Abbott.

“This cutting-edge facility will not only generate thousands of jobs, but it will solidify Texas’ position

The groundbreaking project will generate a $5.2 billion stimulus to Texas and create 30,000 new jobs, according to a third-party economic impact study.

The institutions announced plans for the campus earlier this spring, with a completion date of 2022.

as an international leader in biomedical research. I thank the Texas Medical Center, UTHealth, UT MD Anderson, Texas A&M University and Baylor College of Medicine for being a part of this transformative project, and for their continued commitment to changing the world through advancements in health care.”

The centerpiece of the TMC3 campus is designed to resemble the indelible double helix shape of a DNA strand. It will be a multistory building spanning nearly the entire length of the 30-acre complex. The shared facility will include core laboratories, restaurants, retail and commercial space.

“TMC3 will move Houston much farther into the forefront as a global hub for biomedical

research, leading to more innovation in this great city that has repeatedly remade itself as a global leader for science and innovation,” Mayor Sylvester Turner said.

“More than ever, people who chart the course for the future will want to work, live and play in Houston.”

The crown jewel of the facility will be an elevated park designed by famed High Line landscape architect James Corner. The rooftop park — which will be open to the public — will soar 60 ft. above the campus, offer sweeping views of downtown Houston, and feature gardens, walking and running trails. The new campus city center also will boast the TMC Hotel and Conference Center, which will be a destination for leading experts to convene.

“We want to drive collaboration, and we know that happens when top researchers innovate side-byside. Breakthroughs do not just happen in the laboratory,” McKeon said, “They also take place over coffee, on group runs, or during chance encounters with colleagues. The TMC3 campus will foster unparalleled opportunity for new discoveries on a daily basis.”

With a campus of more than 50 million sq. ft., Texas Medical Center (TMC) is the largest medical city in the world. TMC nurtures cross-institutional collaboration among its member institutions and the 110,000 employees who care for over 10 million patients annually. Baylor College of Medicine in Houston is recognized as a premier academic health sciences center and is known for excellence in education, research and patient care.

It is the only private medical school in the greater southwest and is ranked 16th among medical schools for research and 5th for primary care by U.S. News & World Report. The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a budget of $4.7 billion. Through a statewide network of 11 universities and seven state agencies, the Texas A&M system educates more than

152,000 students and makes more than 22 million additional educational contacts through service and outreach programs each year. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) was established in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents. It is Houston’s Health University and Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston ranks as one of the world’s most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. The institution’s sole mission is to end cancer for patients and their families around the world.

MD Anderson is one of only 49 comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and is ranked No.1 for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals” survey. It has ranked as one of the nation’s top two hospitals for cancer care since the survey began in 1990 and has ranked first 13 times in the last 16 years.

(This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)

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Terramac Expands Into North Texas With Kirby-Smith

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Along with Terramac’s standard RT6, RT9, RT14 and RT14R carriers, the Kirby-Smith branches offer industry-specific attachment rentals such as tac welders, hydroseeders and personnel carriers for extreme versatility.

Kirby-Smith Machinery expands Terramac dealer coverage to six of its existing branch locations in northern Texas which include Dallas, Odessa, Fort Worth, Lubbock, Amarillo and Abilene. Each location has been approved to provide complete crawler carrier sales, rentals, service and support to the area.

Specializing in pipelines and general construction, KirbySmith is familiar with the strong demand for crawler carriers in northern Texas and is eager to increase access to their carrier equipment fleet to meet those demands.

“For contractors that specialize in remote areas, rough terrain and confined spaces, Terramac crawler carriers are a versatile and reliable solution for moving material and personnel,” said Del Keffer, vice president of sales of Kirby-Smith Machinery Inc. “Our territory expansion into Texas with Terramac furthers our commitment as a company to serve all of our customers’ equipment needs, no matter how specialized their business. Whatever environments our customers operate in, Kirby-Smith will be ready for them with equipment solutions that solve jobsite challenges and serve their productivity.”

Kirby-Smith is well-versed in the Terramac product line and has extensive knowledge on crawler carrier usage and the diverse customization options. Along with the standard RT6, RT9, RT14 and RT14R carriers, the Kirby-Smith branches offer industry-specific attachment rentals such as tac welders, hydroseeders and personnel carriers for extreme versatility.

“Kirby-Smith has done a phenomenal job establishing a large Terramac rental fleet for Oklahoma, eastern Kansas and western Missouri to serve the strong demand for crawler carriers stemming from the pipeline industry, and we’re excited to see them continue to grow with the additional territory coverage,” adds Matt Slater, director of sales of Terramac.

For more information, call 888/861-0219 or visit kirbysmith.com.

(This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)

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