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2 days ago | constructionequipmentguide.com | Lori Tobias

The Louisiana Department of Transportation (LaDOTD) worked long and hard to get a traffic management plan approved so they could proceed with reconstruction work on a 3.5-mi. section of Interstate 20 through Bossier City. They knew traffic was going to be a problem and even with their best efforts, envisioned backups stretching miles and miles.

2 weeks ago | constructionequipmentguide.com | Lori Tobias

Work on the removal of three of four fish passage barriers on Washington's North Olympic Peninsula got under way in March: The project removes and replaces outdated culverts under U.S. 101 and State Route 116 at Lees, Ennis, Tumwater and Chimacum creeks. The $136 million project to remove the four barriers is part of an estimated $9 billion effort ongoing for nearly three decades. Many of the culverts were installed decades ago before the impact on fish was fully understood.

3 weeks ago | constructionequipmentguide.com | Andy Gotlieb

Many boys are fascinated by heavy equipment in their formative years, although those interests are prone to frequent changes, as things like dinosaurs, Star Wars and sports compete for attention. Not for Michael Goldberg. "I was probably six when I knew I wanted to do this," he said. "I was just always fascinated by heavy equipment.

3 weeks ago | constructionequipmentguide.com | Craig Mongeau

In the small town of Deaver, Wyo., population 200, a big legacy is coming to a close. Mark Sorenson, president of S.E. Incorporated, and his three brothers — Craig, David and Steve — are winding down their family-run transmission line contracting business after more than 40 years of operation. Founded in 1983, S.E. Incorporated was born from a shared vision among the Sorenson brothers, who all had prior experience in power and construction.

3 weeks ago | constructionequipmentguide.com | Lori Tobias

A six-story, $390-million building is about to stake its place on the Sacramento skyline. That's good news for travelers through the Sacramento International Airport (SMF) who might be pleased to know the new Terminal B garage will come with 5,500 parking spots and numerous other amenities that should make flying the friendly skies that much friendlier. The $229 million design-build contract was awarded to locally owned Otto Construction, which also built Terminal A.