JULY 2 2021 https://www.aisc.org/modernsteel/news/2021/july/new-wendy-park-pedestrian-bridge-connects-cleveland-residents-to-lake-erie-waterfront/ On June 24, just in time for Fourth of July festivities, Cleveland Metroparks opened the Wendy Park Bridge, a 500-ft-long pedestrian bridge that provides a new link between downtown Cleveland and waterfront parks alongside Lake Erie. The bridge is one of the final elements in the $16.45 million “Re-Connecting Cleveland” federal Transportation Investment…

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I-40 BRIDGE PHASE 1 REPAIR COMPLETED ONLY TWO WEEKS AFTER FRACTURE DISCOVERED https://www.aisc.org/modernsteel/news/2021/june/i-40-bridge-phase-1-repair-completed-only-two-weeks-after-fracture-discovered/ On May 11, 2021, a partial fracture of the steel tie-girder box section was discovered during a routine visual inspection of the Hernando DeSoto Bridge, which carries I-40 over the Mississippi River between West Memphis, Ark., and Memphis, Tenn. Upon discovery of…

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As President Joe Biden’s busy first 100 days in office—which included enactment of a $1.9-trillion pandemic rescue bill and proposals for two other massive measures—wrap up, the months ahead also are expected to generate plenty of legislative and regulatory action with major impact for the construction sector. The industry’s prime legislative focus in coming months…

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The U.S. Energy Dept. on April 27 made $8.25 billion in federal loans available to upgrade and expand the country’s electric grid to increase its capacity to move electricity from renewable sources of power and make the grid more resilient. The program includes $3.25 billion for western states and $2 billion earmarked for tribal lands. The…

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We have immediate needs for Mechanical Sr. Project Managers, Project Managers and Precon Managers for clients in TX, CO, CA, OH, NC and VA. Compensation is negotiable and relocation assistance is available. Please contact dtowe@mk-consultinggroup.com or (704)626-2690.

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We have immediate needs for structural steel and misc. metals senior estimators and senior project managers for clients in VA, PA, TN, NC, OH, IN, TX, UT, AZ, CA, NV and WA. Compensation is negotiable and relocation assistance is available. Please contact dtowe@mk-consultinggroup.com or (704)626-2690

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Anchor Bay Drive, a 2020 Prize Bridge Award winner, along Lake St. Clair in Clay, Mich., is a press-brake-formed tub girder bridge. (Photo Courtesy of TEG Engineering)JANUARY 6 2021 https://www.aisc.org/modernsteel/news/2021/january/aashto-selects-steel-press-brake-formed-tub-girder-as-a-2021-focus-technology/ The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Innovation Initiative (AII) selected the steel press-brake-formed tub girder (PBTG) bridge system as a 2021 Focus Technology. AII will…

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Ensure required personnel, material, and equipment is available to support all ongoing and upcoming projects. Coordinates with trade foremen to assign proper supervision to each project along with knowledgeable and experienced trade workers as required. Reviews all job requirements to ensure that technical requirements can be met and proper personnel are readily available to accomplish…

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Crews work to repair the Brent Spence Bridge. (Photo Courtesy of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet)DECEMBER 16 2020 https://www.aisc.org/modernsteel/news/2020/december/steel-to-the-rescue-with-16-stringers-in-only-18-days/ On November 11, a fire resulting from a semi-truck crash damaged the upper and lower decks of the Brent Spence Bridge between Covington, Ky., and Cincinnati. The 1960s era steel truss carries interstate traffic over the Ohio River. Sixteen steel…

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Immediate needs for MEP Senior Project Managers and Project Managers for clients in the following areas. 5+ years experience in MEP commercial projects Preferred experience includes sheet metal, plumbing and pipe fitting Salary is negotiable, relocation assistance is available along with standard medical and retirement benefits. Opportunities in the following states. Contact us for more…

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