Drones Benefit Earthmoving Operations

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Contributed by: CONEXPO-CON/AGG Drones – the aerial eye of the jobsite – have become a very versatile tool for earthmoving operations. Among the benefits, increasing efficiency, productivity and accuracy on jobsites. In addition, drones help reduce unplanned costs and rework throughout a project by providing a steady stream of jobsite progress data. As drone technology evolves, the greater the return of investment in employing them, points out Zach Pieper, director of operations and co-owner of Quantum Land Design, a company that manages and prepares 3D data required for construction projects of any scale. “That is why it is important for those in the construction industry, … Read more

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Restoration Complete of Iconic Adagio Mermaid Fountain at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park in Florida

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The Adagio Fountain, featuring a statue of two mermaids in an adagio pose atop a 25-foot pillar, has greeted visitors to Florida’s Weeki Wachee Springs State Park since it was unveiled in 1966. Made of vintage masonry, the 56-year-old sculpture was experiencing cracks, spalling, deterioration and other damage when the Florida Department of Environmental Protection reached out to Western Specialty Contractors to resolve the issues. The fountain’s mermaids were created by retired Weeki Wachee “mermaid” Diane Whatt McDonald, 91. McDonald and other women performed as magical mermaids for audiences in the spring’s underwater theater – a roadside attraction that started … Read more

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MAX USA Corp. Announces Winners of the 2022 Mid-Year Awards for Outstanding Achievements

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MAX USA Corp. announced the recipients of the 2022 Mid-Year Awards, which recognize individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the company’s growth and demonstrated continual improvement in their specialty. Best territory sales growth: Gary Tharp grew his territory by 42% compared to last year. Great effort in his sales activities to gain new business made him successful in growing his territory. Best region sales growth award: Southeast Region, Robbie Worrell’s territory had great growth of 31% compared to last year. Continuous growth of the region made a big contribution to the overall company’s sales growth. Best salesman of the … Read more

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Erickson-Hall Completes High School STEM Building

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Erickson-Hall Construction Co. joined the Los Alamitos Unified School District for a ribbon-cutting ceremony of Los Alamitos High School’s new $52-million STEM building in Orange County, California. The program featured speakers from the school, district, Board of Education and development team, as well as performances by the student marching band, show choir and jazz ensemble. The three-story STEM building serves as the new campus gateway. At 55 feet tall and comprising 86,528 square feet, the building is the tallest on campus, offering almost two acres of enclosed learning space. It houses 30 science, math and career technical education classrooms with … Read more

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Amenity-Rich, Mixed-Use Development to be Developed

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A mixed-use development in Alabama called Northriver Commons has been approved to be developed by Capital Growth Buchalter and Spaces Management. The estimated $60-million-project will provide approximately 225 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, 17,000 square feet of ground floor commercial space encompassing three restaurants, a 427-space parking deck, and more — all centered around a central community greenspace. Located on a vacant 4.68 acre-tract, the five-story development will offer shared open spaces, social hangout areas, an exercise facility and spa, plus innovative amenities to attract and serve residents and the surrounding community. Despite its proximity to the University of Alabama … Read more

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