Western 24, November 19, 2023

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® November 19 2023 Vol. XXIV • No. 24

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Inside

Industry Experts Gather at Equip Expo...8

Harbor Bridge Project Pushing for 2025 Finish The Flatiron/Dragados LLC (FDLLC) joint-venture constructing the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) design-build, $1.2 billion U.S. 181 Harbor Bridge Project (HBP) in Corpus Christi is pressing forward and making considerable strides for an initiative that not only improves traffic flow and enhances commercial activity, but is improving life for area residents. This comes after TxDOT reached an agreement with the developer of the massive construction project that settles all outstanding disputes and damage claims. With this agreement, all pending disputes between the parties have been resolved and the Notice of Default previously issued by TxDOT will be removed. “Safety and construction excellence are the core principles of our joint venture companies and partners,” said Lynn Allison, Harbor Bridge Project public information manager. “We are grateful for this opportunity and look forward to showcasing and opening the new Harbor Bridge for the Coastal Bend community in 2025.” Flatiron/Dragados LLC joint-venture will continue constructing the design-build, $1.2 By Irwin Rapoport

CEG CORRESPONDENT

Metso Expands Arizona Service Center for Mining Pros...16

Bobcat Inventors Inducted to HOF...20

see BRIDGE page 54

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Paving Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-45 Trailers Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-67 Auction Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74-83 Business Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

billion U.S. 181 Harbor Bridge Project in Corpus Christi.

Real Issues With Artificial Intelligence AI Offers Big Benefits But With Potential for Big Risks, as Well Artificial intelligence (AI) is in the construction industry to stay. Consumers use AI daily through their cellphones, while SIRI and Alexa make life more entertaining. However, AI carries some cautions for contractors ready to adopt. New applications are unproven. The technology can’t reason on its own. It can’t always answer the question, “Why?” It’s important to consider the major issues, both good and bad, that AI brings with it to the construction industry. In a recent AGC webinar on the impact of AI in construction, representatives from both construction and the insurance industry offered information and advice. Citing statistics, Joe Poliafico of Construction Risk Partners said one of the main areas in construction where AI is used today By Lucy Perry

CEG CORRESPONDENT

see AI page 70

On job sites today, keeping records and monitoring progress are AI-powered. AI can serve as a tool to mitigate potential bottlenecks while drones, cameras and sensors help facilitate decision-making.


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