Sat August 25, 2001
John Carlo ’Breaks Mold’ on I-275, Garners Two Awards
John Carlo Co. Inc. (JCI), among Michigan’s leading road paving and construction companies, has received a pair of prestigious, national industry awards for its reconstruction work on I-275 — Detroit’s largest commuter highway — through Wayne and Oakland counties.
American Concrete Paving Association (ACPA) recognized JCI with a National Awards Program for Excellence in Concrete Pavement Award in the Divided Highways (Urban) category....
Mary Reed - Thu May 10, 2001
Nittany Lions Roar for I-99 Corridor
Commercial growth in and around State College, PA, has brought increased traffic and accompanying safety concerns. However, help is at hand with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) I-99 corridor project, now well under way.
When completed, the Route 26 portion to the east of State College will connect the Mount Nittany Expressway (U.S....
Darryl Seland - Wed February 14, 2001
Technology Paves the Way for Smoother, Stronger Roads
From the microchip to the fiber optic cable to the computer, technology powers just about every aspect of our lives. These innovations also have advanced the way we build our roads. The road building industry has produced concepts and products like Superpave, automatic control systems, stringless paving, perpetual pavement and ’smart roads,’ all of which are helping not only to construct today’s roads, but lay the foundation for future projects.
Advanced Machinery
One of the keys to building smoother roads is having advanced paving equipment with better control....
Lori Lovely - Sat February 03, 2001
CRI Slips Into Record Books With $88M Indianapolis Pour
Because Walsh Construction is new to the Indianapolis, IN, area, the Chicago, IL-based prime contractor that specializes in structural concrete work is relying heavily on subs for the I-65 project through Indianapolis....
Wed February 23, 2000
J. W. Burress Breaks New Ground With Ashland, VA, Facility
J.W. Burress kicked off the new year in style. Its newest facility, in Ashland, VA, officially opened as of January 1, 2000.
The newest addition to Burress’ family is divided neatly in two: the service/shop area comprises one half of the facility, and the parts warehouse and reception area make up the other half....
Sat January 08, 2000
Distributors Elect Johnston, Sill
Construction equipment distributors in Indiana and Michigan have elected Ben T. Johnston, board chairman, MacDonald Machinery Co. Inc., Fort Wayne, IN, to represent them for the next three years on the board of directors of Associated Equipment Distributors (AED)....
Troy M. Hawks - Sat December 02, 2000
Gomaco Commander Leads Way to Victory
Gary Ferguson, a project superintendent for Interstate Highway Construction of Englewood, CO, has become a big fan of the Gomaco Corporation’s slipform pavers, and rightfully so. After all, it was Ida Grove, IA-based Gomaco’s four-track Commander III barrier paver that helped keep the $10.5-million C-470 widening project right on schedule.
According to Ferguson, other than constructing the 4.2-mi....
Megan Nichols - Sat November 25, 2000
Route 36 Project’s Conditions Keep Missouri Contractors on Their Toes
North central Missouri boasts some of the country’s finest farmland. However, pockets of the region have more challenging geographical features, including glacial till and wetlands. The design and construction of Route 36 illustrate how the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) and contractors are addressing the area’s unique topography....
Wed February 16, 2000
Gomaco Paving System Soars With Airport, Highway Reconstruction
Gomaco’s GHP-2800 with the Integrated Paving System design, provides increased superior rideability results. The Gomaco GHP-2800 is designed to meet the international demands for new construction and reconstruction of highways, airport pavements and streets....
Wed February 16, 2000
Telescoping Mold Mount Provides More Visibility on Gomaco GT-3600
The Gomaco GT-3600 will be featured at World of Concrete in Orlando, FL, Feb. 20 to 24. The GT-3600 was one of the first three-track machines to boast of the ability to pour a 610-millimeter (24 in.) radius....
