Mecalac Introduces MR50, MR60 Tiltrotators to North American Market

Mecalac introduces its MR50 and MR60 Tiltrotators to the North American market. The MR50 Tiltrotator is available as an option for the 9MWR and 11MWR wheeled excavators and the 10MCR crawler-skid excavator. The MR60 Tiltrotator is available for the 15MWR wheeled excavator and 15MC crawler excavator. Both tiltrotators come equipped with the twin CONNECT coupling system for the utmost compatibility with other Mecalac work tools. Known for their versatility, 360-degree rotation in both directions, as well as a 40-degree tilt left and right for various attachments, Mecalac excavators fitted with the new tiltrotators provide even greater jobsite productivity and finesse. […]

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Construction of $1.57B Pittsburgh International Airport Project Eclipses 60% Completion

The Pittsburgh International Airport project (Pennsylvania) includes a unique bridge and tunnel experience – inspired by Pittsburgh’s Fort Pitt Tunnel and bridge experience – linking the new terminal to airside concessions, amenities and gates. A functional element such as this reflects the architectural philosophy guiding the new airport’s design. The connector bridge opens to reveal a modernized center core atrium. The new terminal’s improved passenger experience will include cutting the time from curb to gate in half, a vastly expanded security checkpoint with more lanes – including one dedicated for families – faster baggage delivery times, additional covered parking with […]

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Sundt Promotes Scott Miller to Director of Operations

Sundt Construction recently promoted Scott Miller to director of operations and support services. In his expanded role, he will oversee the company’s equipment services department and its warehouse. These departments are responsible for procuring, supplying, maintaining and managing all construction equipment, vehicles, survey and technology gear, tools, consumables and safety/quality supplies to the entire company. “Scott has taken on an important role that comes with a new depth of responsibility,” said Jeff Williamson, Transportation Group president. “During his 17-year tenure with Sundt, he has established himself as a highly competent, dedicated and skilled professional who will excel as director of […]

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Ground Breaks on Brickyards on Ellsworth in Mesa

Ground has been broken on an eight-building, 909,553-square-foot Class A move-in ready industrial development in Mesa, Brickyards on Ellsworth, located in the Southeast Phoenix Valley in Arizona. Brickyards on Ellsworth will feature modern design from Ware Malcomb, with building sizes ranging from 250,000 square feet down to 35,000 square feet. The project team also includes Martens Development, Principal Asset Management, FCL Builders, Hunter Engineering, TLCP structural engineers and MEP engineer Peterson Associates. The CBRE team is leading the leasing on the development that’s scheduled to be delivered by second quarter 2025. Brickyards on Ellsworth is located in the Pecos Advanced […]

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Neuroscience Research Building at Washington University School of Medicine Opens

A grand opening was recently celebrated for the new Jeffrey T. Fort Neuroscience Research Building for Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Designed to accelerate research in areas that include Alzheimer’s disease and brain tumors, the facility accommodates 1,000 faculty and staff, including 95 research teams. Additional space could be built out in the future to accommodate another 350 faculty and staff, including about 145 research teams. The $616-million, 11-story, 609,000-square-foot facility is one of the largest neuroscience buildings in the world. The building is located within the Cortex Innovation District on the eastern edge of the […]

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