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April 20, 2013 • Vol. IX • No. 8 • 470 Maryland Drive • Ft. Washington, PA 19034 • 215/885-2900 • Toll Free 800-523-2200 • Fax 215/885-2910
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Phase II of SR-252 Project Will Soon Reach Full Swing By Irwin Rapoport CEG CORRESPONDENT
Volvo CE Cuts Ribbon on New Facility...14
Crews Tackle Tough Demo in Cleveland...16
The Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction Company (RLWCC) began Phase II of the Utah Department of Transportation’s (UDOT - $21.5 million) Logan 10th West/ SR-252 Reconstruction Project on Sept. 15, 2012 and is looking to complete the work this October. The work is being done on the outskirts of Logan City at an altitude of 4,600 ft. (1,402 m) in the Logan Valley. The first phase covered 1000 West from U.S. 89/91 to 200 North (SR 30), and from 1000 West to U.S. 91 (Main Street) on 2500 North, while the second phase — a construction manager/general contractor (CMGC) project — covers the area from 200 North (SR 30) to 2500 North, and from 1000 West to 600 West on 2500 North. Key aspects of Phase Two — 4 mi. (6.4 km) of road, includes: widening the road on 1000 West 200 North to 1400 North from two lanes to five lanes; widening 1400 North to 2500 North to three lanes with wide shoulders; intersection lane see LOGAN page 42
Innovative Power Plant Coming to Calif. ...39
Table of Contents ................4 Skid Steers Section ......17-29
James Hubbard RLW photo
The Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction Company began Phase II of the Utah Department of Transportation’s (UDOT - $21.5 million) Logan 10th West/SR-252 Reconstruction Project on Sept. 15, 2012 and is looking to complete the work this October.
Employment...
Metro Areas See Industry Numbers Rise Construction employment increased in 158 out of 339 metropolitan areas between February 2012 and February 2013, declined in 132 and was stagnant in 49, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released April 9 by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that the industry’s long-awaited recovery could prove fleeting if public construction spending continues to decline and a reported immigration reform deal could undermine efforts to recruit skilled workers. “While construction employment continues to decline in many parts of the country, the number of communities experiencing gains continues to expand,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “But the twin threats of additional public sector construction cuts and a looming shortage of certain types of construction workers could hurt the industry just as it is beginning to recover.” see INCREASE page 63
Caterpillar Unveils New 336E H Hydraulic Hybrid Excavator at Press Sneak Peek Event
California Section ........39-41 James Panarella
Paving Section..............43-54 Business Calendar ............60 Auction Section............57-67 Advertisers Index ..............66
CEG WEB EDITOR
Caterpillar recently announced several major new products added to its line, chief among them the new Cat 336E H hydraulic hybrid excavator. The press was given an advance sneak peek at the new machine at an event held at its
Peoria, Ill., headquarters. The unveiling comes after months of speculation about the new model. “Customer interest has been off the charts,” said Ken Gray, global product manager of large hydraulic excavators, Caterpillar’s excavation division. “They’re not only reaching out to Cat dealers to learn more about the 336E H, they are placing orders. In fact, we
received our first signed orders October 17, the day after the reveal.” The Cat 336E H, which on its surface looks similar to existing non-hybrid models, has been retooled under the hood based on three principles: Conserve, Optimize, Reuse. The Conserve option runs the engine at its optimum speed. Energy flow is controlled and see HYBRID page 62