Common Ground Alliance, Gold Shovel Association to Establish New Arm of CGA, the Damage Prevention Institute

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Common Ground Alliance and the Gold Shovel Association will become part of the CGA. This new arm of CGA will be called the Damage Prevention Institute. The Damage Prevention Institute’s mission is to take the industry to the next level by consolidating the rich data and resources of CGA and GSA to generate powerful insights and efficiencies that will reduce the rate of damages to buried infrastructure. Building on CGA’s foundational Damage Information Reporting Tool data, as well as GSA’s metrics development, the DPI will be structured around a metrics-focused, peer review-based model of shared responsibility. The Damage Prevention Institute … Read more

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Not Your Average Shop Class

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Career Academies provide learning opportunities, hands-on tech training By Wade Engebretson Not everyone in high school knows what they want to do with their lives or where they want to work. Even if a student wants to pursue a particular field of study, a traditional four-year degree may not turn out to be the right fit. In addition, the exorbitant costs and long-lasting debt may be too steep to consider. Yet today’s reality is the great majority of jobs require some post-high school education. One creative approach to tap into a person’s individual interests and personalized skill set is through … Read more

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Compact Wheel Loaders Built for Maximum Efficiency

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Yanmar Compact Equipment offers a line of reliable compact wheel loaders built for maximum efficiency and ease of operation. The machines include comfort features across the line, including a comfortable, spacious cab and dual doors for easy entry from each side. A combination of power, comfort and compactness make them ideal for applications that require fast travel speeds, high lift capacity and a small turning radius. The lineup includes the V4-7, V8, V10 and V12. All four models come with Yanmar’s signature reliability standards and a 3-year/3,000-hour warranty. Maintenance kits that provide common maintenance and wear part replacement items conveniently … Read more

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Hill International Contracted as Lead Technical Consultant for Athens Metro Projects

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Hill International has been awarded a contract by Attiko Metro S.A. to provide technical assistance consultancy services for metro and tramway projects in Attica Region. Under the contract, Hill will first provide consultancy services for the design, construction and commissioning of the Athens Metro Line 4. Section A: Alsos Veikou – Goudi of Line 4 will be approximately 12.8 kilometers long and will also include a tunnel connecting Line 4 with Lines 2 and 3, as well as an access tunnel to the train stabling and maintenance yard at Katehaki. Other project features include 15 underground stations and nine intermediate … Read more

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Safety Council Recognizes Gilbane for 10M Safe Hours in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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Gilbane Federal has been recognized by the National Safety Council, USA, for topping a safety milestone: 10 million safe work hours without any recordable or lost time injuries on projects for the Royal Saudi Air Force on several air bases located throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Gilbane and its local partner Yuksel earned the award while managing numerous infrastructure projects at Royal Saudi Air Force facilities in conjunction with the United States Air Force. “Safety is a deeply held commitment at Gilbane,” said Heidi DeBenedetti, executive vice president and Gilbane federal leader. “We believe that nothing is more important … Read more

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