Erik Pisor - Mon March 09, 2009
Caltrans Begins $225M Extension on SR 52 in Santee
A 4-mi. (6.4 km), $225 million extension of existing SR 52, which includes construction of a four-lane interchange at SR 67 and 13 bridges throughout the city of Santee, Calif., is under way. Currently SR 52 runs east from Interstate 5 in La Jolla, nearly a mile from the coast, to Santee where it terminates at SR 125....
Maura Bohart - Thu March 05, 2009
Safer Ten Mile River Span on Fast Track
There is a bridge on Route 1 in Mendocino County that travels over a wide river. It is beautiful, scenic and peaceful — but it is also dangerous, as it is susceptible to collapse during an earthquake....
- Wed March 04, 2009
ALL Erection & Crane Rental Offers Comprehensive Load Chart Library
If a load chart exists for a crane or lift equipment, chances are it can be found in the online load chart library at www.allcrane.com/LoadCharts.aspx. For every crane in its fleet, as well as many other models, ALL provides a “one-stop” resource where anyone can find what they need in the nearly complete collection of load charts and specs....
- Tue March 03, 2009
Terex Cranes Finds Counterfeit Cranes in China
Terex Cranes has identified eight lattice boom crawler cranes as counterfeits of its products in the Henan Province of China and is undertaking legal action in cooperation with Chinese government authorities....
Mary Reed - Mon March 02, 2009
Jersey Fresh: Conti Mends Aging Raritan River Span
The current rehabilitation of the Garden State Parkway’s Alfred E. Driscoll Bridge across the Raritan River in New Jersey has its foundation in a cooperative operation involving the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) and the Garden State Parkway (GPS)....
- Sat February 28, 2009
Holt Crane & Equipment Adds New General Manager
HOLT Crane & Equipment, the Link Belt Crane Distributor for central, north, east and southeast Texas, has named Scott McDougle as general manager. In his new position, McDougle will be responsible for managing all aspects of HOLT’s Link-Belt crane division....
- Fri February 27, 2009
Shane Chorley Heads Up JC Smith’s New DOT Sign Team
Shane Chorley will be heading up JC Smith’s new DOT Sign Division from the company’s corporate offices in Syracuse, N.Y. Chorley comes to JC Smith Inc. with experience from F & R Safety Products and United Rentals in the sign manufacturing and installation industry....
Jennifer Hetrick - Mon February 23, 2009
New Construction Brings Hope to N.H. Community
Breathing new life into a struggling community usually takes a major change in the community’s landscape. Berlin, N.H., a town that for years relied on the logging and paper industries, took a huge hit in its economy with the closing of the paper mill in 2001 and other factory closings in areas nearby....
- Sat February 21, 2009
HOLT Crane Names Pat Farquharson as Sales Rep in Texas
HOLT Crane & Equipment, the Link Belt Crane Distributor for central, north, east and southeast Texas, has named Pat Farquharson as sales representative. In his new position, Farquharson will be responsible for sales of the entire Link-Belt crane product line in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex....
- Fri February 20, 2009
Permanent Injunction Put on Crane Safety Ordinance
United States District Court Judge Ursula Ungaro ordered a permanent injunction against Miami-Dade County, enforcing its crane ordinance enacted in March 2008. It follows Ungaro’s May 22 preliminary injunction enjoining the enforcement of significant portions of Miami-Dade County Ordinance No....
