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Komatsu Solutions Help South Florida Grading Move Thousands of Yards Daily

Tim Reynolds believes that working in construction is a part of his DNA. From an early age, he spent weekends and summers working alongside his father in the family’s utility installation business. That foundation paved the way for Reynolds to create South Florida Grading Corp. in 2000.

“I started out …

Tennessee DOT Nearing Completion of State Route 136 Widening and Improvements in Cookeville

State Route 136 (SR-136) is a heavily traveled state highway in central Tennessee that runs northward for over 50 miles. …

by: Mark Bird

WSP Reroutes and Reimagines McCoys Creek to Alleviate Flooding in Jacksonville, Florida

McCoys Creek, which runs through Jacksonville, Florida, to the St. Johns River, flooded neighborhoods in the city for decades. After …

by: Jessica Porter

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State Project: Full Bid Calendar Here

State Project Awards: TN
CROCKETT - The crack sealing at various locations on various State Routes.
245,615
Etchmark Pavement Maintenance Experts, LLC; TN
CUMBERLAND - The resurfacing on S.R. 28 from the Bledsoe County line (L.M. 0.00) to north of Hillendale Road (L.M. 5.11) and from south of Sawmill Road (L.M. 8.90) to north of S.R. 419 (L.M. 9.70).
2,697,000
ROGERS GROUP, INC.; TN
WARREN - The resurfacing (microsurface or thin mix overlay) on S.R. 55 from S.R. 379 (L.M. 1.10) to east of Hallum Lane (L.M. 8.55) and on S.R. 55 BUS from S.R. 55 (L.M. 0.00) to S.R. 56 (L.M. 3.19).
2,347,281
Asphalt Paving Systems, Inc.; TN
GREENE - The microsurfacing on S.R. 107 from the Cocke County line (L.M. 0.00) to S.R. 70 (L.M. 7.87).
604,752
Asphalt Paving Systems, Inc.; TN
TIPTON - The resurfacing (microsurface or thin mix overlay) on S.R. 179 from S.R. 54 (L.M. 0.00) to S.R. 14 (L.M. 5.76).
1,102,296
Asphalt Paving Systems, Inc.; All Awards Here

Industry News

Manhattan Construction Breaks Ground on Cherokee County Water & Sewerage Authority Headquarters

BALL GROUND, GA — Manhattan Construction Company, in partnership with CROFT Architects, joined Cherokee County Water and Sewerage …

Vermeer Southeast Receives Pinnacle Award

ORLANDO, FL — Vermeer Southeast celebrated a Vermeer Pinnacle designation in recognition of providing a superior experience for customers. The …

University of Georgia and Turner Celebrate School of Medicine Building Milestone

ATHENS, GA — Turner Construction recently set the final beam into place for the University of Georgia (UGA) School of …

Robins & Morton, UHealth Announce Opening of UHealth SoLé Mia Medical Center

MIAMI, FL — Construction firm Robins & Morton and the University of Miami Health System announce the opening of UHealth …

Westchester Emergency and Specialty Care Facility Reaches Topping Out Milestone

MIAMI, FL — Construction crews have placed the final beam atop Mount Sinai Medical Center’s new Westchester Freestanding Emergency Department, …

Superior-de Moya Joint Venture's Sanibel Causeway Reconstruction Receives DBIA Award

JACKSONVILLE, FL — The Sanibel Causeway reconstruction has won the Design-Build Institute of America’s (DBIA) Florida Region’s Best Overall …

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Pinnacle Central Co Inc

Industry News

Tennessee Builders Alliance and Tennessee Titans Celebrate Topping …

ARCO Design/Build Breaks Ground on Fort Lauderdale's Final …

Neel-Schaffer Hires Chrisco in New Role of Senior …

New AASHTO President to Focus on Project Delivery, …

JE Dunn Vice President Arrington Honored With Lifetime …

Gutierrez-Scaccetti Joins HNTB as National Practice Consultant and …

People

Dew Joins HNTB as Project Director, Expanding Infrastructure …

Michael Baker International Names Gray the Water Regional …

Marshall Joins VHB as Waterfront Growth Leader

Anderson Promoted to Data Center Sector Lead at …

Swinerton Adds Martin as Project Executive, Amid Atlanta …

Projects

Skanska to Build Lake Weir Middle School Replacement …

Floridians First Budget Invests in Roadway Safety, Congestion …

Juneau Construction Company Celebrates Project Completion of National …

Robins & Morton Celebrates Groundbreaking of Expansion at …

Gilbane Building Joins City of Holly Springs to …

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Dobbs Equipment (DXC)

Associations

Future Leaders of Alabama's Construction Industry Recognized at …

The AED Foundation Celebrates 100th Accredited College Program

Big Creek Water Reclamation Facility Expansion Wins DBIA …

Perez Joins NAWIC as Regional Director for 2025-2026

Archer Western’s Hays Honored With AGC Georgia Safety …

Government

From left to right: Senator Ferrell Haile, Representative Johnny Garrett, Portland Vice Mayor Megann Thompson, Portland Mayor Mike Callis, TDOT Commissioner Will Reid, Scotty’s Vice President of Heavy Civil Operations Chris Higgins, TDOT Region 3 Director Jay Norris, Barge Design Solutions Director Jeff Glass, Neel-Schaffer Roadway Design Lead Steve Lamm

Construction Begins on Phase 1 of the New …

Florida Governor Announces Major Advancements for Congestion Relief

Georgia DOT Commissioner McMurry Receives ITS Lifetime Achievement …

USACE Great Lakes and Ohio River Division Welcomes …

First Spillway Gate Removed for Replacement at Center …

Trends

Griffin Electric Supports Local Nonprofits and Gives Back …

Skanska Launches Construction Management Building Blocks Program in …

The Christman Company's Knoxville Region Earns Top Award …

Griffin Electric Supports Women in Construction

Gencor Industries Joins The Road Forward Initiative

Equipment

The MT400C is set to play a key role in Georgia's quarry operations.

MAGNA Appoints Powerscreen of Florida as Distributor for …

Durante Equipment Joins Takeuchi's North American Dealer Network

Sunstate Equipment Expands Trench Safety Division in North …

SAKAI America Produces 1,000th SV544 Soil Compactor at …

Dynapac Announces Partnership With Ascendum Machinery

Economic Dev

Turner and Tennessee Oncology Celebrate Opening of Midtown …

Robins & Morton, Tenet Healthcare Celebrate Ribbon Cutting …

AdventHealth Tampa Breaks Ground on New Cancer Center …

Robins & Morton Celebrates Groundbreaking of AdventHealth Zephyrhills …

Robins & Morton Marks Topping Out of Baptist …

Business

Gray Opens New Atlanta Office to Anchor Long-Term …

FlatironDragados Selects Georgia as Location for US Corporate …

Sunstate Equipment Expands Florida Reach With New Bradenton …

Halff Strengthens Southern US Footprint With Opening of …

Brasfield & Gorrie’s New Addition Celebrates Investment in …

Events

Turner's Innovation Summit Unites Global Leaders to Shape …

Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Florida Polytechnic University Engineering Center

Rockefeller Group Celebrates Topping Out at 1072 West …

Barton Malow Achieves Topping Out on UCF Roth …

Griffin Electric Celebrates Employees at Summer Outing Events

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Ring Power Corporation

Takeuchi Tackles Labor Shortage Through Work Release Program

As the industry grapples with a worker shortage, Takeuchi has found a unique solution, partnering with Georgia’s Jackson County Correctional …

A crane positions materials during active bridge construction over the water, showcasing the complex marine logistics required for the Brooks Bridge Replacement.

Superior Construction Builds the Brooks Bridge to Withstand Hurricanes, Barges, and Traffic

Overcoming several challenges, a design-build team has made significant progress on the $171 million Brooks Bridge Replacement Project in Okaloosa …

T B Landmark keeps multiple Vermeer D100x140 S3 Utility Directional Drills in their fleet.

T B Landmark Meets Southeast Infrastructure Demands With Versatile HDD Operations

Population booms across the Southeast are pushing aging infrastructure to its limits, creating a steady stream of work for contractors …

The I-285/I-20 East Interchange project will construct new system-to-system ramps and auxiliary lanes to improve safety and traffic flow.

East Interchange Builders Tackles One of the Nation’s Worst Freight Bottlenecks

The I-285/I-20 East Interchange in DeKalb County, Georgia, is approximately 15 miles due east from downtown Atlanta and 15 miles …

Florida’s I-95 Express Phase 3 project was named a top 12 finalist in the America’s Transportation Awards competition.

Projects in Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee Win America’s Transportation Awards

The Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) Interstate 95 Express Phase 3 project was named a top 12 finalist in …

The BOMAG BW 211 D Single-Drum Vibratory Roller provides compaction for RIPA’s projects.

RIPA & Associates Tackles Large-Scale Sitework Jobs Across West Central Florida With Equipment Supplied by Linder

RIPA & Associates, a cornerstone of site contracting in west central Florida, was founded in 1998 by Frank Ripa …

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Linder Industrial Machinery

National News

Lena Turek found a following on TikTok showcasing career pathways and the real side of the trades.

Combining mentorship with training helps young employees advance in their career path.

Simulation exercises allow crews to problem-solve and increase efficiency before setting foot on the job site.

Helix Electric’s internship program exposes students to career opportunities while building the next generation of skilled workers.

Involving those closest to the work in updating plans increases ownership and improves productivity. Pictured here, a project team uses Nialli Visual Planner on the Nureva Wall interactive display.

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Around the Country

Many girders have been placed for the new Austin Road overcrossing as part of the San Joaquin Council of Governments’ highway-to-highway State Route 99/120 Connector project.

Each ring of the Henry Street Bridge is composed of 17 custom steel-formed pieces weighing 9,200 pounds each.

The East Camden Bypass project team is constructing a new road so drivers can avoid congestion.

Two sections of Highway 67 are under construction to increase capacity, decrease congestion, and create a safer travel experience.

Construction of a 5.5-mile stretch of highway will extend from Shady Spring to Beaver and into Beckley, West Virginia.

Macomb County’s Central Intake and Assessment Center has four distinct wings designed in the shape of an X to maximize interior day lighting.

The 20-mile project between Columbia and Kingdom City, Missouri, is the beginning of the state’s largest interstate construction program since the early 1960s.

The team installs 3-inch wood timber sheeting by leap frogging custom modular sheeting frames, manufactured by HERC Trench Safety Solutions.

Sound Transit's new light rail line is being built on the I-90 Homer M. Hadley Memorial Bridge.

SJ Louis Construction Inc. is working on 18 miles of pipeline work in Reaches 4A and 4B for the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project.

Harris Health’s Holly Hall Operations Center project involves stacking 65 tilt-wall concrete panels four stories high.

The project team is constructing the first of the I-39/90/94 bridges about 10 feet east of the current structure.

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