Nov 4, 2014
N.J. Turnpike Project Winds Down $200M Under Budget
A five-year, $2.3 billion project to widen the New Jersey Turnpike is winding down on schedule and more than $200 million under budget....
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Brenda Ruggiero
CEG Correspondent
Brenda Ruggiero has written for CEG for over 20 years. She lives near the town of Accident in far western Maryland. Her favorite assignments so far involved interviews with Survivor’s Boston Rob and hot dog eating champion Joey Chestnut. Both were involved in construction at one time.
Brenda holds a BA in Mass Communication with a writing focus from Frostburg State University and minors in Public Relations and Political Science. She works full time as a staff writer for a weekly newspaper, the Garrett County Republican. She enjoys feature writing the most, which gives her the opportunity to talk to people and share their stories.
Brenda and her middle school sweetheart, Reuben, have been married for over 34 years and have three grown children and four cats.
Oct 27, 2014
Ararat Rock Products’ Love of Crushing Spans Generations
Ararat Rock Products Company has operated a quarry in Mount Airy, N.C., for more than 50 years....
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Oct 21, 2014
Crews Close on $33.6M Bridge Rehabilitation
The project consists of structural rehabilitation of the 1,934 ft. (589 m) long William D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge....
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Oct 14, 2014
Speedway on Schedule to Finish in 2016
Known as Daytona Rising, the three-year project will be completed in time for the 2016 Rolex 24 At Daytona and Daytona 500....
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Oct 7, 2014
After Funding Delays, Work on U.S. 219 Begins
The first phase of construction on an extension of U.S. Route 219 in Somerset County, Pa., from Somerset to Meyersdale, is well under way....
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Sep 26, 2014
Mitchell Tourist Attraction Undergoes ’Corn-Struction’
The remodel of the Corn Palace will feature larger exterior murals, a new sign, custom-designed light-up domes, and a walk-out balcony for visitors....
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Sep 16, 2014
Carolina CAT Now Offers Morooka Product Line
The company cites demand for Morooka products for the move....
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Sep 11, 2014
Ironton-Russell Replacement Marks Largest Ohio Span
Crews in Ohio are currently working on a bridge with the longest span that the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has ever constructed — a total of 900 ft. (274 m)....
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Sep 9, 2014
Frederick Ave. Span Replacement on Schedule
The $14 million contract was awarded to the Joseph B. Fay Company, under the direction of Jim McNelis....
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Sep 3, 2014
Flagler Upgrades Program to Give Machines New Life
Volvo recommends a mid-life refurbishment prior to major component failure as the most economical option for machine owners....
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Aug 6, 2014
Family Values Help Siteworks Weather the Storm
Siteworks LLC in Charlotte, N.C., is a family-owned company that started from very modest beginnings....
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Jul 29, 2014
West Carson Street Viaduct Project Passes One-Year Mark
A multi-span viaduct replacement project has passed the one-year mark in Pittsburgh, Pa., headed toward a spring 2016 completion date....
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Jul 22, 2014
Central Atlanta Tractor Adds SANY Line, Makes First Sale
The company's first SANY excavator was sold to Tag Grinding Services Inc. in Palmetto, Ga....
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Jul 22, 2014
Crusader Crews Demo Compromised Building in Port of Palm Beach, Fla.
The $100,000 contract for the project was awarded to Crusader Demolition in Lakeland, Fla., under the direction of John Valois....
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Jul 15, 2014
Lycoming Valley Railroad Bridge Nears Completion
The bridge was damaged beyond repair in 2011 by Tropical Storm Lee, and the project also involves the reconstruction of approximately half a mile of railroad track....
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Jul 14, 2014
Ransome CAT Leader Discusses Women’s Role In Industry
A fourth-generation family-owned business looks to the great-granddaughter of its founder to lead it into the future....
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Jun 12, 2014
Crumbling 100-Year-Old Span to Be Replaced
The 100-year-old Heth's Run Bridge was reportedly crumbling and in need of replacement....
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Jun 11, 2014
Third Generation Business Focuses on Diversification
Shawn Godwin joined the company about 20 years ago, when there were about 25 employees. Today, there are more than 200....
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Jun 9, 2014
Sun Construction’s Reputation Shines in Darlington, S.C.
Sun Construction Inc. in Darlington, S.C., has a reputation of being a family owned business with an emphasis on honesty and hard work....
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Jun 9, 2014
Design, Construction of $615M PCCP Project Moves Forward
The contractual completion date is set for Jan. 17, 2017, but major construction at all three pump stations is scheduled to be substantially complete in 2016....
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