Brenda Ruggiero – CEG Correspondent - Mon February 18, 2019
Pittsburgh Beltway Project Enters New Phase
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) is continuing the construction of the Southern Beltway in Pittsburgh, Pa. The most current phase, 55A2, was awarded to Trumbull Corporation on Nov. 6 for a reported $116.2 million....
AASHTO Journal - Mon February 18, 2019
Northwest Pennsylvania Commission Conducts Regional Transportation Survey
The Northwest Commission, which serves a five-county region in Pennsylvania, launched an online survey on Jan. 28 to gauge public input and opinion as part of its regional long-range transportation plan or LRTP, due to be completed by the end of 2019....
Five Star Equipment - Tue February 12, 2019
Five Star Equipment Completes Two Major Facility Investments
Bill Farrell, CEO of Five Star Equipment, announced the opening of the company's new facility in Orchard Park, N.Y., as well as the completion of the remodeling of its branch in Dunmore, Pa. The brand new facility in Orchard Park opened for business in mid-January following a year of construction....
Doosan - Mon February 04, 2019
Doosan Portable Power Names Hoffman Equipment An Authorized Distributor
Doosan Portable Power has named Hoffman Equipment as an authorized distributor. The company will supply Doosan Portable Power air compressors, generators, light towers and light compaction equipment throughout New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania....
U.S. Department of Labor - Mon February 04, 2019
OSHA, Turner Construction Establish Strategic Partnership
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Turner Construction Company have established a strategic partnership to promote workplace safety for a building project at UPMC Hamot hospital in Erie, Pa....
PennDOT - Thu January 31, 2019
Work Starts on Route 252 Bridge Over Springton Reservoir in Pa.
The Wolf Administration announced that construction began on Jan. 28, on a project to replace the bridge that carries Route 252 (Palmer's Mill Road) over the Springton Reservoir in Upper Providence and Marple townships, Delaware County....
Associated Press - Wed January 30, 2019
Feds Indict Powerful Philly Union Boss, Councilman, Others
PHILADELPHIA - A powerful union boss who has long held a tight grip on construction jobs in the Philadelphia region and wielded political power in the city and Statehouse has been indicted on embezzlement and fraud charges along with a city councilman and six others....
Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Mon January 21, 2019
PennDOT District Tackles Largest Ever Contract
Described as a testament to the dedication and hard work needed to deliver transportation improvements, the $670-million Central Susquehanna Valley Transportation (CSVT) project will dramatically ease traffic woes and enhance overall travel along the congested Pennsylvania corridor....
Messick's - Wed January 09, 2019
Messick's Christmas Light Show Raises $45,368 for Local Charities
For the sixth year, Messicks Equipment in Elizabethtown raised money for local charities with its annual Christmas Light Show display. The donation-only event was held each night in December and open to the public to enjoy from the warmth of their cars....
NPK - Mon January 07, 2019
Hoffman Equipment to Provide NPK Sales, Service in N.J., Pa.
NPK has announced the newest member of its construction equipment dealer network. Hoffman Equipment will provide NPK sales and service in New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania. Hoffman is a family business that opened in New Jersey in 1920 as a transportation company delivering roofing materials....
