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Spurred by fast growth in northern Texas, crews are adding frontage lanes to I-20 in Grand Prairie, Texas.
Work has been underway on the project for several years. Studies found that in two years, the city’s population will increase eight percent. According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), the I-20 project between Belt Line
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Dorado Construction Group Grew From ‘Tiny’ Beginning In their younger years, Casey Poynor and Clay Butler started several of what they describe as “tiny” businesses. In its earliest form, that was the idea for Dorado Construction Group as well, but through the past eight years, the landscape has changed dramatically. “In November 2011, Clay and I were visiting with my uncle, who told us we should look into building secondary containment solutions around tank batteries and saltwater disposal units for oilfield companies,” Casey recalled. “After some research, we decided it could be a very favorable venture and began writing a business plan.” They recruited their stepbrother, Shawn Poynor, to join them as director of business development. Casey and Clay have since become general manager and fleet manager/equipment manager, respectively. Today, the ownership group of the San Angelo, Tex., enterprise also includes Account Managers Rocky Robles and Blake Leggett as well as Finance Manager Bryce Leggett. This group oversees a firm that is vastly different than its humble beginnings. Dorado Construction Group — originally BP Surface Solutions — now has five divisions, which primarily serve oilfield customers in Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico. One of those divisions is dedicated to
down the road, they’d added three more rigs and were building multiple secondary containment systems simultaneously. Little did they know at the time, another big opportunity was just around the corner.
Dorado Construction Group’s ownership team (L-R) includes, Account Managers Rocky Robles and Blake Leggett, Finance Manager Bryce Leggett, Director of Business Development Shawn Poynor, Fleet Manager/Equipment Manager Clay Butler and General Manager Casey Poynor. The company provides oilfield services throughout Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico.
building secondary containments. The others include civil construction, rock crushing, roustabout and mechanical resources; plus general contracting, which offers designbuild services for oilfield and commercial entities. “We want to reach a point where we are a one-stop shop for oilfield companies,” said Clay. “Other than instrumentation and electrical work, we pretty well have it covered. Our growth has really been
fueled by taking care of customers. They saw that we did a good job and met their deadlines. Now, repeat business is a significant portion of our overall project list.” Chance Meeting Leads to First Job At the end of 2011, Casey, Clay and Shawn met with a potential investor, who advised them to take their business plan to a financial institution.
“He was interested and confident that a bank would finance us,” recalled Casey. “On the way home, we stopped at a gas station where Clay bumped into an acquaintance who asked if we could do a job for him at a certain price. It was a nobrainer. Within a month, we had a master service agreement, insurance and a spray rig, and we never looked back.” That project started in February 2012. Approximately two years
Diving Into Dirt Work In late 2014, a civil contractor, who had employed Casey and Clay, approached them about buying out his business. He was ready to retire and had a small staff, who handled earthwork for oilfield firms. “That put our toe in the water in terms of dirt work,” Clay said. “Roughly three years later, we fully dove in with the acquisition of a second civil contractor, who had about 40 people on the payroll. This move really expanded our capabilities into building lease roads, oilfield locations and facility sites. The contractor also did rock crushing, and we kept that aspect of the business as well.” Dorado Construction currently runs four crushing sites. With mobile equipment it can crush at an oilfield or, as in most cases, at a quarry location of the customer’s choosing. “We have our own drills, so we make blast holes. Once a shoot is done, we turn the rubble into usable product,” said Casey. “Customers either pick it up, or we will deliver with our trucks.” see DORADO page 16
Operator Alfonso Mendoza charges a crusher with a 353-hp Komatsu WA500-8 at a quarry site near San Angelo, Tex.
For general pushing, shaping and grading, Dorado Construction Group deploys Komatsu D85EX-18 dozers. The firm also uses Komatsu excavators and wheel loaders for various tasks.
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Major Buffalo Bayou Repairs Being Made to Contain Erosion
$910 M Project Extends North Tarrant Express
The Harris County Flood Control District in coordination with the Buffalo Bayou Partnership has begun completing major repairs along Buffalo Bayou, between Shepherd Drive to Sabine Street, to contain erosion and bank failures caused by Hurricane Harvey. While this work along Buffalo Bayou is not classified as a flood damage reduction project, the repairs are necessary to stabilize the
Ferrovial, through a consortium led by its toll road subsidiary Cintra Infraestructuras, is building and operating a new extension (segment 3C) to the North Tarrant Express in Texas, worth $910 million. The consortium, NTE Mobility Partners Segments 3 LLC, also includes the Meridiam fund and APG, a specialized pension fund management firm. Ferrovial Agroman will be in charge of designing and building this new road segment. It will extend along 6.7 mi., from Heritage Trace Parkway, north of U.S. 81/287, to Eagle Parkway in Denton County. Existing lanes will be upgraded and will continue to be toll-free, while two tolled Managed Lanes each way will be built, as well as on ramps. Construction work is already under way and the road is expected to be open to traffic by the end of 2023. The concession expires in 2061. The project, which has just
channel and prevent further erosion and damage to the channel. The total cost for these repairs will be approximately $9.7 million and will be funded by grants from the Natural Resources Conservation Service and Federal Emergency Management Agency. The project will be divided into seven separate phases along Buffalo Bayou designed to minimize disruption, while maintaining access to recreational amenities in the area. The project is expected to take approximately one year to complete. Project updates can be found at www.buffalobayou.org and www.hcfcd.org/X068.
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R&J Lifting Solutions Invests in Terex CBR 40H Crane For the many congested construction sites in and around Austin, Texas, contractors face significant lifting challenges. Small commercial projects, condominiums, low-story hotels and utility applications are often too small to use traditional tower cranes, but there’s not enough footprint for a mobile crane. Where others see challenges, an emerging crane rental company based in Cedar Park, Texas, R&J Lifting Solutions LLC, sees opportunity for an innovative solution. Joe Galbraith, president, and Randy Thorp, part-
ner/chief operating officer, are the first to rent contractors working in the Austin, San Antonio and surrounding communities a self-erecting tower crane, the Terex CBR 40H. “We see a significant opportunity to help framers of small hotels and multifamily buildings position materials more efficiently and cost-effectively by using the CBR 40H crane,” said Galbraith. “The self-erecting crane design covers twice the area that a telehandler
The CBR 40H crane offers a maximum jib length of 131.2 ft. (40 m) and a maximum 4.4-ton (4-t) capacity. Its lift capacity of 1.1 tons (1 t) at maximum jib length makes it ideal for lifting building materials throughout the job site.
can in half the time and at about the same rental price-point,” Thorp added. While R&J Lifting Solutions has recently established itself in the Austin market, principals Galbraith and Thorp offer lifting contractors more than a combined 50 years of crane and rigging experience. “They both are known for providing innovative lifting solutions, and this market is an ideal fit for the CBR 40H self-erecting tower crane,” said Tony Cappellaro, sales and support manager, Americas, of Terex Cranes.
Joe Galbraith, president, and Randy Thorp, partner/chief operating officer, are the first to rent contractors working in the Austin, San Antonio and surrounding communities a self-erecting tower crane, the Terex CBR 40H.
Big Bang for the Buck Galbraith and Thorp extensively investigated potential crane designs and options to solve the lifting challenges at congested building sites. A colleague in Portland, Ore., who sold self-erecting cranes along the west coast recommended that they look at the self-erecting crane type for the Austin market. “Self-erecting cranes are popular in many major markets along the east and west coasts, but they are just starting to gain traction in central United States regions,” said Cappellaro. What drew R&J Lifting Solutions to the Terex CBR 40H self-erecting tower crane was its user-friendly design and simplicity. Galbraith liked the crane’s smooth operation, partly due to its convenient remote-control feature. “The remote control allows the operator to move with the load, making it easy to see where it’s placed,” he said. “It’s quick to move in and out of the job site, requires a very small footprint, and offers a great bang for the buck.” The CBR 40H crane offers a maximum jib length of 131.2 ft. (40 m) and a maximum 4.4-ton (4-t) capacity. Its lift capacity of 1.1
tons (1 t) at maximum jib length makes it ideal for lifting building materials throughout the job site. “The big plus for the crane is it requires only a 13.8 foot footprint for its base, allowing it to be put in tight spots where a mobile crane cannot fit,” said Thorp. With transport dimensions of 44.6 ft. long, 7.9 ft. wide and 11.5 ft. high (13.6 by 2.4 by 3.5 m) when positioned on the trailer, the CBR 40H is quickly and efficiently moved to the job site using a flatbed trailer. A second trailer transports the crane’s 44,092 lb. (20,000 kg) of counterweight. Its self-erecting design quickly unfolds the vertical tower to its 84 ft. (25.6 m) height. “An experienced crew can have the crane set up and ready to lift loads within four hours of arriving on site,” said Cappellaro. Galbraith pointed out the Terex self-erecting tower crane will beat a mobile crane at move-in/move-out as well as on rental price. Another plus, the crane operates quietly and efficiently under 20 kVA electric power compared to diesel fuel for mobile cranes and telehandlers. Thorp sited safety as another reason for investing in the self-erecting crane and why contractors should consider this option. “The stationary CBR 40H crane can replace one or multiple telehandlers at the project site, so there are fewer pieces of mobile equipment moving around a congested work area,” he said. R&J Lifting Solutions’ investment in the Terex CBR 40H self-erecting tower crane is just the beginning of many more pieces of crane equipment to follow. “We have the vision of growing to provide crane operation training and offer full turnkey crane and rigging services in the future,” said Galbraith.
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TXDot News U.S. 82 Expands by 17.8 mi. in Red River County Texas Department of Transportation officials announced that work to expand and improve U.S. 82 in Red River County is slated to begin. Contractor RK Hall LLC was granted 367 working days, weather permitting, to complete this project valued at more than $14.2 million. This work should take about two years to complete, officials said. The project will stretch along U.S. 82 from FM 1159 just east of Clarksville eastward to the Red River-Bowie County line, a distance of approximately 17.8 mi. The contractor will widen the existing pavement between the Kickapoo Creek bridge and FM 1699 to install passing lanes, extend existing cross drainage structures, improve bridge rail and metal-beam guard fence, install safety end treatments on culverts, and overlay a new pavement surface on the roadway.
Construction Slated for $86.1 Million Project for SL 224/U.S. 59 Project in Nacogdoches County Work is scheduled to begin on the $86.1 million construction project on SL 224/U.S. 59 that is designed to construct a four-lane direct connector from SH 7 West to 1.2 mi. south of Spradley Street. The work will include grading, subgrade treatments, concrete paving, asphalt, bridge structures including bridge pilings, utilities, illumination, signage and pavement markings. The project is designed to eliminate traffic conflicts and improve safety and mobility with the construction of new U.S. 59 southbound and northbound main lanes that will directly connect to SL 224, just south of SH 7, extend over the SL 224/U.S. 59 South intersection and connect back to
U.S. 59, just south of Spradley Street. Along with the direct connector bridge, the project includes overpasses to be constructed at Spradley Street, U.S. 59 and Old Lufkin Road. New frontage roads will be constructed along SL 224 between SH 7 and BU 59 and along U.S. 59 between Spradley Street and Old Lufkin Road. Longview Bridge and Road, Longview, Tex., will serve as general contractor for the project that is scheduled to be completed in four years, weather permitting. “We are excited to be starting this long anticipated project in Nacogdoches County,” said Rhonda Oaks, public information officer of the Lufkin District.
Texas Transportation Commission Clears the Way for Major I-35 Improvements in Travis County The Texas Transportation Commission approved the 2020 Unified Transportation Program (UTP), which includes funding for the I-35 Capital Express North and South projects. The Capital Express program is made up of three, stand-alone projects — North, Central, and South. The North project proposes to add one, non-tolled managed lane in each direction along I-35 from SH 45 North to U.S. 290 East. The South project proposes to add two, nontolled managed lanes in each direction along I-35 from SH 71/Ben White Boulevard to SH 45 Southeast.
Additional safety and mobility improvements also are included as part of the Mobility35 Program. “Improving I-35 in Central Texas is a major undertaking, especially when it comes to downtown Austin,” said TxDOT Austin District Engineer Tucker Ferguson. “By constructing the Capital Express North and South projects first, drivers will have alternatives, such as U.S. 183 and SH 71, to bypass downtown during the construction of the Capital Express Central project.” Managed lanes are proposed in high-congestion areas where right of way is limited. These lanes are
designed to provide a less congested route than adjacent general-purpose lanes during peak periods for qualifying vehicles. Managed lanes control access by placing restrictions on use. The Capital Express Central project proposes to add two, non-tolled managed lanes in each direction along I35 from U.S. 290 East to SH 71/Ben White Boulevard. Funding for the Central project has yet to be identified. The UTP allocated approximately $700 million in funding for the Capital Express North and South projects from various sources.
Last Major Phase of U.S. 290 Program Begins The last major phase of the U.S. 290 Program continues as crews work to complete the new SH 6/FM 1960 bridge. As part of this project, the current SH 6 bridge over Hempstead Road and the railroad tracks will be demolished. TxDOT anticipates SH 6/FM 1960 bridge construction to be completed in late 2020. The work will be completed in one phase. Once the new SH 6/FM 1960 bridge is opened, SH 6/FM 1960 through traffic will not have to travel through the signalized intersections at Hempstead, U.S. 290 and Wortham Boulevard. Motorists will continue to have access to businesses along SH 6/FM 1960 via the frontage roads.
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Texas Highway Project Lettings The Texas State Department of Transportation received bids for transportation-related improvement projects. Following is a list of some of the projects let.
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Experts Describe Cost-Saving Use of Drones in Construction By Jennifer McKevitt CEG CORRESPONDENT
It’s well known that drone deployment in construction is growing exponentially, but how exactly are the UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) machines employed? To learn more about the specifics, Construction Equipment Guide spoke with two SpawGlass staff members: Richard Evans, a drone integration specialist, and Grady Frank, a quality control superintendent, about how drones are having an impact on recent projects. “Right now, we’re working on a new Science and Tech building for Texas A&M University in San Antonio,” said Frank. “The owners of the project require that we submit aerial shots of our progress every month, along with our invoices. “Previously, we used either a helicopter or an airplane to get the required shots; this is common for large construction projects, so there are flight services available for just this kind of work. However, because we have access to Richard, a drone expert, we were able to forego the usual distance shots and employ his equipment from the start.” The drones offer not only savings — Evans estimates that they cost about a quarter of the price helicopter flyovers routinely charge — but also provide enough photographic detail to aid in greater precision for other common aspects of construction, such as the ability to calculate cubic yardage of material such as pile dirt, for either removal or replenishment. This leads to more precise budgeting, an invaluable tool on construction jobs. Evans described the process. “Using a program called DroneDeploy, which utilizes PhotoGrammetry, we can build a model where volume of material is the data we look for. DroneDeploy is able to assemble many aerial photos and stitch them together. By overlapping these photos, the software can triangulate and compute the contours of the pile and thus be able to calculate the cubic volume. There are other ways to do this, but suitable drone and software can do it quicker, more accurately, and with less expense.” The drones also provide the ability to calculate linear lengths in order to demonstrate actual job progress, a feature much appreciated by project employers. This is due to the accuracy of the 2-D map feature, which produces extremely detailed photographs. A further benefit of drone usage is the equipment’s ability to function in all types of weather, therefore dispensing with dependency on clear skies for deployment. Not surprisingly, Frank is very happy with the drones. “They do a great job,” he said. “The clients are very keen on their use as well.” Evans notes additional benefits to drone usage, such as the machines’ ability to provide a 360-degree view of job sites, as well as offering smoother images than those possible with cameras held by human hands. Yet perhaps the most important advantage is the significant contribution to safety: by providing highly-detailed views, job superintendents or others are able to easily discern where previously unrecognized dangerous conditions exist, and can therefore take quick action to prevent injuries or site damage. Evans adds, “We also archive all our imagery in our media storage and in the case of a dispute of some type, the photo/video archive can be used to verify visual data that might solve a dispute. In the world of litigation, protection from claims can be increased if you have good documentation that might just have the information you need in the
side of the building. From there, we will determine where the leak is and then we can redo the facade exactly where the repairs need to be made. We have used this live streaming method before and it is very effective.” The Texas A & M project has relied on three specific models: a DJI Phantom 4 Pro; a Mavic Pro, and a Mavic 2 Pro. The drones are part of Evans’ own collection. “I’m very confident in my drones,” Evans said. “While I do try to baby my machines, in truth there’s been very little to no downtime. Once when a machine was damaged on another job site, it took only four days to replace it, which is very fast for any type of equipment used in construction.” Because of their tremendous success, SpawGlass plans to purchase its own drones in coming months. “We intend to acquire a drone with a specialized camera to use for the purpose of looking for heat and cooling leaks,” Evans said. “Older buildings often have faulty ducts, or tape joints that have come loose, and therefore waste a lot of money heating and cooling any attics. This is a further use for drones. Additionally, we’ll soon be able to stream images in the form of photos/videos to a group watching the HD video provided by the drone. The group will inform the drone ‘pilot’ what they want to see. For example, when inspecting a complicated area, the pilot may not know exactly where to look, but the individRichard Evans puts his Phantom 4 Pro uals who do know what into action on a construction site. to look for can give the pilot instructions as to photo/video archive. We call it ‘Super which way to go to Documentation’.” find a leak or other As helpful as the drones are in the Texas A issue.” & M project, Evans is quick to list other uses. Clearly, the ascen“There are civil applications available as dency of drones on well,” he explained. “Some contracts are calling for documentation of site conditions to Drones have the ability to provide a 360- construction sites is take place before excavation. Once the proj- degree view of job sites, as well as offering wholly justified. It ect is completed, another flight over the path smoother images than those possible with makes sense that their deployment will conis done to confirm compliance. A good exam- cameras held by human hands. tinue increasing, as ple of this usage occurred when we installed even more uses several miles of pipeline underground become evident. It’s through an undeveloped area. The engineers further likely that supplied the route in Coordinates from project owners could Google Earth and with that information, we begin specifically were able to plot a flight plan of the drone and requesting drone use the resulting video to trace the track of the availability as a centerline of the pipe. The objective was to requirement for winidentify if the route planned would need to be ning jobs. Therefore, adjusted so as to avoid important trees or those company ownother obstructions. The drone does a great job ers who are not yet on [due] to the precision it can achieve when flyboard with the teching locked into an autonomous altitude and nology may want to path. We have since installed several of these shopping lines covering over 2-1/2 miles total.” Drones can help with roof and façade begin around for UAVs that The drones also help with roof and façade inspections. best meet their needs. inspections. Evans explained how. “We have a situation where a six-year-old building has Advance planning for technology upgrades could help developed a water leak at the windows when there is a driv- set a company apart from its competitors. SpawGlass was founded in 1953 by Louis Spaw and ing wind to the south. We are using a drone to fly just a few feet away from the side of the building and are taking pic- Frank Glass, hence the name SpawGlass. With 10 offices tures to see if we can identify where the leak is coming from. across Texas, the company has approximately 725 For this operation, we will be streaming video from the employees and is 100 percent employee-owned — with drone to a wide screen TV that will be in the parking lot ownership open to all employees. Its mission is to proshielded from the sun. That way, we can have our crew and vide our clients with the absolute best construction expethe owner’s representative view in real time the joints in the rience.
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San Angelo Contractor Trusts Komatsu to Get Job Done DORADO from page 4
Kirby-Smith, Komatsu Fit the Bill Nearly a year ago, Dorado Construction Group called on Kirby-Smith Machinery and Territory Manager Ron Weaver to inquire about Komatsu equipment. “We heard a lot of good things about Komatsu, so we contacted Ron to set up a demo on a D155,” said Casey. “From our standpoint, the D155 is the most efficient machine for building drilling pads, where we are moving 6,000 to 8,000 yards of heavy materials. That often involves pushing them uphill as we construct ponds. We also encounter rock quite often, and the dozers are great for ripping. The D155s power through every situation without issue.” Impressed with the performance of the machines, Kirby-Smith’s backing and Komatsu Financial, Dorado purchased the D155AX-8 and added a D85EX-18 dozer, PC138USLC-11 and PC290LC-11 excavators, in addition to WA3808 and WA500-8 wheel loaders. The wheel loaders are part of crushing operations for digging into blasted soils and material banks and then loading into crushers, as well as moving finished products onto trucks. Dorado Construction Group uses the D85s for general pushing, shaping and grading. Crews put the Komatsu excavators to work digging in lighter materials. “The increases in productivity and efficiency we get across the board with Komatsu are fantastic,” stated Clay. “I see them every day when I look up the machines through KOMTRAX on my desktop computer or tablet. If a code pops up, it alerts us so that we can address it quickly. I contact KirbySmith, and we walk through the issue to decide whether the operator can fix it, if it’s something we can take care of with one of our mechanics or if we need a Kirby tech to come out.” Because all the Tier IV Final units are covered by Komatsu CARE, Kirby-Smith technicians perform scheduled services for the first 2,000 hours or three years. That has freed up Dorado’s mechanics to take care of other tasks and reduces overall owning and operating costs.
(L-R) are Dorado Construction Group team members Julian Roberts, Florencio Pruneda, Drew Martinez, Gilbert Juarez, Clay Butler, Casey Poynor, Garrett Haney and Jesus Rivas taking time out for a photo with Kirby-Smith Machinery Territory Manager Ron Weaver and Product Support Sales Representative Cody Christopher.
“Any savings is significant,” Casey pointed out. “A benefit of going through Komatsu Financial for purchases was getting zero percent interest or a much lower rate compared to a bank, depending on the machine. It adds up to much less interest and better cash flow.” The closest Kirby-Smith Machinery branch to a Dorado Construction Group project takes care of service and needed parts, including ground-engaging tools. “We can call any of them and know they will respond quickly,” said Clay. “Ron has been great about ensuring that we have the right equipment to meet our needs, and our product support representative Cody Christopher makes sure we have the proper cutting edges and teeth. We view those guys and Kirby-Smith as partners in our success.” Employees Are ‘Best in the Business’ Dorado Construction Group has the means to branch out beyond the oilfields. It is licensed for Texas Department of Transportation projects and has already completed a
few small jobs. “Further governmental work is a consideration, and we think commercial sites are more likely going forward,” said Casey. “We can do anything from an earthwork standpoint, and we have staff members experienced in asphalt-related paving.”
That may mean reassigning some of the nearly 100 employees who are currently divided among approximately 20 Dorado Construction Group crews. “Our staff is the best in the business,” stated Casey. “We sincerely believe that. Their hard work and dedication are responsible for
where Dorado Construction Group is today. We appreciate everything they do on a daily basis and know that they will be key to our future success.” This article originally appeared in the KirbySmith Connection Magazine which is produced by Construction Publications, Inc.
Dorado Construction Group uses 354-hp D155AX-8 dozers for moving mass amounts of material.
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Raytheon Plans McKinney Facility Raytheon announced today that it will build a 200,000sq.-ft. facility supporting 500 new high-tech jobs at its Space and Airborne Systems headquarters in McKinney, Texas. Construction will be completed in late 2020. The announcement comes on the heels of research from The University of North Texas Economic Research Group, which found Raytheon’s business operations in North Texas contribute $4.8 billion to the Texas economy. In 2018, Raytheon directly employed more than 8,000 Texans. Supply chain activity and employee spending supported an additional 10,000 jobs throughout the state. “This is an investment in the talented McKinney workforce,” said Roy Azevedo, president of Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems. “It shows we are serious about our presence in Texas and that we are here to stay.” Local and state officials joined Raytheon for the announcement, where they learned about the construction project and the economic impact study results.
“When we examined employee wages and spending, supplier spending, tax revenues and other factors, we found Raytheon’s North Texas operations are a powerful economic engine.” Dr. Michael Carroll
University of Texas
“Raytheon has a significant presence in the Texas economy,” said Dr. Michael Carroll, director of the Economic Research Group at the University of North Texas and lead author of the North Texas Economic Impact Study. “When we examined employee wages and spending, supplier spending, tax revenues and other factors, we found Raytheon’s North Texas operations are a powerful economic engine.” Raytheon’s McKinney facility specializes in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems, including electrooptical manufacturing and the production of high-energy laser systems. “Not only is Raytheon’s work in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems critical to the defense and national security of our country, its investment in our community helps drives our economy,” said U.S. Rep. Van Taylor (TX-03). “Today's groundbreaking foreshadows Raytheon’s continued innovation in space and airborne systems as well as its growing presence as a job creator here in McKinney.” Raytheon is the top employer in McKinney with more than 3,000 employees. “McKinney has always been proud to have the prominent presence of Raytheon as our largest employer and we are excited at the opportunity for new corporate expansion in McKinney,” said McKinney Mayor George Fuller. “We have worked hard to build strong business relationships and create an environment that not only allows these businesses to grow but also provides their employees with an incredible place to call home.” CEG
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Project Aligns With County’s Overall Development Plan Fluor photo
The 2.3-mi. long project is scheduled to be finished in 2023. Crews are currently working on three frontage lanes in both directions.
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I-20 is a major east–west highway running east from a junction with I-10 east of Kent through the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex to the border with Louisiana near Waskom, Texas. I-20 is known as the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway within the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Fluor Corporation, headquartered in Irving, Texas, was awarded a bid-build contract for the project. Subcontractors on the job include: Texas Shafts Inc., Fort Worth; Reynolds Asphalt & Construction Co., North Richland Hills, Texas; and LR Falk Construction Co., Briarcliff, Texas. Heavy equipment on site includes bulldozers, multiple cranes with buckets, cement mixers, water trucks, delivery trucks and asphalt paver or finishing machine. Each side of the highway will contain one or two 12-ft.wide inside travel lanes, one 14-ft.-wide outside shared-use lane and one 12-ft.-wide auxiliary lane. Sections of the current eastbound and westbound frontage road between SH 161 and Robinson Road will be replaced to align with the new frontage roads. Curbs and gutters also are being built. A 6-ft. wide sidewalk will be located along the outer lanes of each frontage road. The existing right-of-way width ranges from approximately 455 ft. to 745 ft. The proposed right-of-way width ranges from approximately 455 ft. to 825 ft. The total estimated additional right-of-way needed for the proposed project is approximately 4.63 acres and approximately 0.67 acre is needed for proposed drainage easements. TxDOT’s investment in the project is part of the overall development of Dallas County and will continue the area’s industrial and commercial development. CEG
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