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Flexible Formwork Accommodates Unique Geometry of Twin Cast-in-Place Segmental Bridges

Doka Staxo and Top 50 formwork solve a unique design requirement calling for flexible forms that could accommodate wide ranging needs during bridge construction

Article • January 21st, 2013

Grade Control Technology Precisely Places 173,500 Pylons For Solar Power Plant Project

A custom vibratory hammer mounted to a long reach excavator and Trimble HYDROpro software form a unique solution when staking and placing over 173,000 pylons with minimal disturbance to the surrounding environment.

Article • January 14th, 2013

2013 AGC Federal Contractors Conference & Infrastructure Fly-In

The AGC Federal Contractors Conference is the only national event where AGC contractors and federal agency personnel can meet in a collaborative forum to review federal construction contracting issues from around the United States. This conference...

Event • April 23rd, 2013

Potain and Grove Cranes Working 24/7 on Panama Canal Expansion

Fourteen Potain and Grove cranes are busy constructing a third set of locks for the Panama Canal project

Article • January 7th, 2013

Helifix Crack Stitch and DryFix Systems Restore 1900s Tobacco Warehouse

Helifix repair systems repaired both structural and aesthetic concerns during the restoration of a deteriorating 230,000-square-foot tobacco complex

Article • December 31st, 2012

3D Models Improve Quality of Construction at the Todd Cancer Institute Pavilion in California

An electronic plan room, in-place mock-ups and 3D models will help McCarthy Buildings ensure quality construction while building the new MemorialCare Todd Cancer Institute Pavilion

Article • December 24th, 2012

Putzmeister Pumps Overcome Unusual Jobsite Logistics on Subway Extension Project

A Toronto subway project challenged the concrete pumping company to pump 65,400 cubic yards of harsh concrete mix and operate under a 100-foot height restriction from a nearby airport

Article • December 10th, 2012

Green Affordable Bronx Housing Development Receives Prestigious Honor

The Bronx development is one of only three projects nationwide to receive the Workforce Housing Model of Excellence Award

News • November 28th, 2012

Remote Controlled Potain Cranes Save 10 Days Per Floor During Hotel Construction

A Potain Igo 50 offers a small footprint and radio controls which allow Patrinos Painting & Contracting to save up to a week and a half off construction on each floor of a new Hyatt hotel in Pittsburgh

Article • November 12th, 2012

Building a LEED Silver Certified and Earthquake Resistant Airport Transportation Center

The 520,000-square-foot Bob Hope Airport Regional Intermodal Transportation Center is being built to meet LEED Silver certification standards as well as using above ground base isolators to resist a maximum credible earthquake

Article • November 5th, 2012

FMI Predicts Construction-Put-In-Place Will Top $1 Trillion in 2014

Firm's 2013 U.S. markets construction overview also predicts residential construction-put-in-place will be back to double-digit growth in 2013

Press Release • October 30th, 2012