Skanska Renovates East End of Las Olas Boulevard in Florida

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Skanska has signed a contract with the city of Fort Lauderdale for the Las Olas Boulevard improvements project in Florida. The contract is worth $49 million. The contract consists of the construction of an approximately 258,000-square-foot, 670-space parking facility, an amenity deck, a beachfront park with green spaces, architectural shade canopy, interactive water feature and streetscape improvements to the entire beach corridor. Construction services began in June 2017, and the project is expected to be complete in August 2019. Photo source: skanska.com.

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Clark Completes ‘LAX Terminal Shuffle’ Milestone

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Clark, in a joint venture with McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., has completed a monumental task on the Delta Enabling project. The Clark/McCarthy team performed the orchestrated relocation of more than 30 airlines and tenants to terminals throughout Los Angeles International Airport. The “LAX Terminal Shuffle,” as it was coined by local media, migrated Delta Air Lines’ operations from Terminals 5 and 6 to Terminals 2 and 3. The relocation is part of a long-term plan to connect Terminals 2 and 3 with the Tom Bradley International Terminal, which will increase Delta’s flight capacity and international operations at LAX. Clark began … Read more

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Tackle Heavy Lifting with John Deere’s New Severe-Duty Pallet Forks

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John Deere offers an option for material-handling jobs of every scale with the new severe-duty pallet forks, the latest additions to the ever-expanding lineup of Worksite Pro attachments. Two new pallet forks (PF45 and PF60) are optimized to work with John Deere G-Series skid steers, as well as G- and E-Series compact track loaders along with another pallet fork that was specifically designed for use on K-Series compact wheel loaders with the skid steer-style Quik-Tatch coupler. All new pallet forks are also compatible with most competitive models. The severe-duty pallet forks for skid steers and CTLs are available in lengths … Read more

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KNAACK Unveils Tool Kage Jobsite Cabinets

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KNAACK unveiled its Tool Kage, a new line of jobsite storage cabinets clad in 16 gauge diamond-punched steel. Based on KNAACK’s JOBMASTER, the Tool Kage models provide clear visibility of their contents without compromising security. The see-through security cabinets can stay locked while allowing viewable access to valuable tools, accessories and more. The Tool Kage line includes three products, the 139-MT, 129-MT and 100-MT, each outfitted with the patented KNAACK Watchman IV security lock, an electrical power pass, electrical pass-through in each shelf and diamond-punched 16 gauge steel panels. Each cabinet is built with a fully arc-welded steel body and … Read more

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ZipWall Introduces ZipWall Mat to Control Dust at Worksite Entrances

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ZipWall introduced the ZipWall Mat, its latest addition to the comprehensive ZipWall Dust Barrier System. The ZipWall Mat prevents the tracking of dust in and out of the work area. Its adhesive surface captures dust from shoe soles on contact, and is strong enough to remove dust from casters and wheels. The EPA recommends the use of tacky mats to help comply with its Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule, which requires renovation firms use precautions to ensure all personnel, tools and other items are free of dust and debris before leaving the work area. Each ZipWall Mat Starter Kit … Read more

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