Thu December 07, 2017
RIDOT Postpones Restrictions for Sakonnet River Bridge Demo
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announced an updated schedule for temporary closures of the channel on the Sakonnet River where it passes underneath the old Sakonnet River Bridge in Tiverton and Portsmouth....
Thu December 07, 2017
DOE Approves Presidential Permit for Northern Pass
Eversource Energy and Northern Pass Transmission LLC (NPT), a subsidiary of Eversource Energy, announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a Record of Decision (ROD) and approved the Presidential Permit for the Northern Pass hydroelectric transmission project that will allow NPT to construct transmission facilities at the U.S./Canada border in Pittsburg, N.H....
Thu December 07, 2017
MaineDOT: First Phase of Bar Harbor Route 3 Reconstruction Nearly Complete
MaineDOT announces that its contractors wrapped up Phase One of the reconstruction of Route 3 in Bar Harbor by Thanksgiving Day. The project kicked off in early spring and continued throughout the busy summer season....
Thu December 07, 2017
MBTA Making $120M Green Line Track Improvements
The MBTA provided the Fiscal and Management Control Board (FMCB) with an update on major short-term improvements with Green Line track areas along with a long-term strategic plan for continued track maintenance, which will improve service for customers and increase the reliability of the fleet....
Thu December 07, 2017
ABC Young Professionals Hosts Charity Bowling Tourney
The Associated Builders and Contractors New Hampshire and Vermont Chapter's Young Professionals Group (ABC YPG) recently hosted their 3rd Annual Charity Bowling Tournament at Merrimack Ten Pin Center in Merrimack, N.H....
Thu December 07, 2017
RIDOT Fast-Tracks Solution for Deficient Slocum Bridge
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announced it has been able to fast-track work on a bridge along a rural road in North Kingstown that recently was posted for buses and other heavy vehicles....
Thu December 07, 2017
AGC of Connecticut Awards Two from Gilbane Building Co.
The Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Connecticut have named Gilbane Building Company's John Hawley 2017 Owner of the Year and Dennis Mullen 2017 Safety Professional of the Year. The nominees for the AGC Connecticut Industry Recognition Awards are evaluated on his or her level of leadership, understanding of construction principles and theory, personal accomplishments, skill level, experience and adherence to fair and responsible business practices....
CEG - Thu December 07, 2017
Vermont National Guard Makes $40M in Improvements to Taxiway
As part of the largest construction project ever awarded in Vermont National Guard history, crews are making improvements to the taxiway that military jets use at Burlington International Airport. The roughly $40 million project also replaces the apron where Vermont Air National Guard planes park and refuel....
CEG - Mon November 27, 2017
Vermeer Showcases Reclaimer, Mud Pump at Open House
Crowds gathered for an open house at Vermeer North Atlantic's Middletown, Pa., facility on Nov. 12. Over a lunch catered by Pig Tails Barbeque, industry professionals had the chance to talk with Vermeer employees, check out the company's latest reclaimer and mud pumps, view helicopter footage of the Mariner II pipeline, and explore a special display of tooling and support parts....
Mon November 27, 2017
Contractor Puts LiuGong 835H Wheel Loader to Work
Shawn Yesko, owner of Structural Solutions of New Jersey, was first introduced to the LiuGong 835 two years ago. He liked what he saw, but without a definite need for the machine, the time wasn't right for the purchase....
