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Knickerbocker Bridge Replacement Becomes Largest Composite Bridge

Hybrid composite beams help a previously timber bridge withstand a harsh marine environment.

Article • July 25th, 2011

Two construction contractors discover the advantages of higher horsepower reclamation with the Terex RS950B Reclaimer/Stabilizer.

Article • July 24th, 2011

Herzog Contracting Sees Significant Savings with Asset Management System

Since implementation of the asset management system in May of 2009, the company is saving an estimated $20,000 per month in tool and equipment replacement.

Article • July 13th, 2011

Demoing Phillips Exeter Academy's Central Boiler Plant

Brick, concrete, steel and asbestos had to be removed in order to replace the inefficient, outdated boilers at Phillips Exeter Academy.

Article • July 11th, 2011

Supporting A Historic Landmark

Stainless steel bar and grout Helibeam System helps reinforce and support the deteriorating exterior of the Olympia Theater in Florida.

Article • June 28th, 2011

Two Specialty Pavers Help Lay 96 Lane Miles

Two special Roadtec pavers help lay an ultra-thin bonded wearing course of asphalt on a 16 mile stretch of interstate in 14 days.

Article • June 13th, 2011

Contractor Uses Water Jet to Cut Into Nuclear Waste Storage Tank

AK Services uses remote-controlled water jet cutting system to cut access hole in an active radioactive storage tank.

Article • May 31st, 2011

Exceeding Specs on a Structural Slab-on-deck

Birdwell and Associates far exceeds the specified FF and FL numbers on a formed and shored 3-foot-deep concrete structural deck for the University of Alabama's engineering school.

Article • May 20th, 2011

Placing Concrete Under Water

Putzmeister concrete placing system places tremie concrete for the Olmsted Locks and Dam project using the In-the-Wet method.

Article • May 16th, 2011

GFRP Rebar Plays Important Role in Weightman Bridge Reconstruction

Technical innovations including glass fiber reinforced polymer and special rebar splices were used to reconstruct the Weightman Bridge in the City of Niagara Falls.

Article • May 2nd, 2011

Vogele Spray Pavers Rehabilitate A 99 Motorway in Germany

SprayJet technology helps pave a thin, noise-reducing asphalt overlay on spray seal.

Article • April 18th, 2011

Sam White Bridge Span Moved Overnight

The Sam White Bridge over Interstate 15 is moved in place in one night using self propelled modular transporters.

Article • April 4th, 2011

Asphalt Overlay Just Won't Do

The remove and replace method helps repair a deteriorating Mack Truck parking lot.

Article • March 28th, 2011

Controlling the Temperature at the Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge Project

Contractors and manufactures team up to regulate temperatures to control the movement of structural steel in the bridge's concrete girders.

Article • March 14th, 2011

Grinding Concrete to Reduce Noise Levels

To cut down on noise levels without reducing vehicle's tire grip on the road surface, Interstate Improvement and Duluth, Minn., turn to Next Generation Concrete Surface.

Article • March 7th, 2011