Largest Dam Removal in U.S. History Under Way

Construction to start the removal process of the Klamath River dams has begun and all four dams are scheduled to be removed from the river by the end of 2024, according to the latest report from KDRV.

Crews have begun constructing access roads to allow access for heavy equipment required for further construction activities. Existing bridges will need to be reinforced and new bridges will need to be constructed to enable construction equipment access. The Klamath River Renewal Corporation also is in the process of developing several sites to accommodate the workforce, installing job trailers and office space as well as lodging facilities for the construction crews. This is the beginning of a series of enabling construction projects that will see DAM page 16

Industry Embraces New Technology, Brings Sophistication to Construction

Collaborative Features Boost Production, Safety On Job Sites

A push for streamlined workflow and a strong commitment to safety on the job site have the construction industry adopting and integrating automation and technologies as fast as a new product or service pops up on the market. Cutting-edge BIM (building information modeling), automated data collection and artificial intelligence are very real, and very visible on job sites today.

The idea that the construction industry is far behind in embracing modern technology see TECHNOLOGY page 18

Automated robots, extended reality headsets, touchpads, complex software and cutting-edge hardware are changing the construction industry.