The Dept. of Transportation has selected two projects in California and one each in Colorado, Texas and Virginia to apply for loans under its Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) program.The five winners, announced on April 24, were chosen from among 26 projects. Those not picked—including New York's $6-billion replacement for the Tappan Zee Bridge—are eligible for future TIFIA consideration.The two projects in California are a $1.3-billion extension and added lane for state Route 91 between Orange and Riverside counties and a $960-million bridge in Long Beach. Also making the cut are a $140-million U.S. 36 corridor program in
This week we look at a hydraulic excavator from John Deere, an imaging thermometer from DeWalt, utility locators from Radiodetection, and a Tier 4 Final diesel engine from Cummins. Click here to begin the slide show.
Photo by Jeff Rubenstone for ENR San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge project hit a major milestone this month when workers pulled into place the final strand of the cable that supports the bridge's self-anchored span. var so = new FlashObject ("http://construction.pb.feedroom.com/pb-comp/construction/custom1/player.swf", "player", "299", "196", "8", "#FFFFFF"); so.addVariable ("SkinName", "custom1"); so.addVariable ("SiteID", "construction"); so.addVariable ("SiteName", "Construction Online"); so.addVariable ("ChannelID", 'ddbece80fa300acfee86311d89c2f6b86bdda260'); so.addVariable ("StoryID", 'd8adeb32506ead080b3eecef1cdde107b0689388'); so.addVariable ("Volume", ".5"); so.addParam ("quality", "high"); so.addParam ("allowFullScreen", "true"); so.addParam ("allowScriptAccess", "always"); so.addParam ("menu", "false"); so.write ("flashcontent"); Video By Jeff Rubenstone Bay bridge hits milestone. The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge project hit a major milestone this month when workers
Linea Plus is an in-wall radiator unit that features Low-H2O technology, which allows the unit to heat quickly with relatively low energy consumption. It is well suited for use in low-temperature hydronic systems and with renewable-energy sources, such as solar or geothermal. The Linea Plus' design allows for any kind of pipe or vent to be hidden behind the front panel. It has a maximum surface temperature of 109° F, even when the water temperature is 194° F. It is available as a freestanding or wall unit in 25 different colors. Jaga North America; www.jaga-usa.com Featuring an integrated LED driver,
Courtesy Autodesk CEO Carl Bass discusses the new cloud-based features for Autodesk software to industry press at a company media event in San Francisco on March 27. Courtesy of Autodesk The 2013 edition of the Revit design suite was previewed at the event. Seeking to capitalize on the rise of cloud-based computing, Autodesk is offering a subscription-based software service as a complement to its extensive suite of design tools.The 2013 editions of Autodesk's Building Design Suite, Infrastructure Design Suite and Plant Design Suite, for example, would include basic access to the company's cloud-based Autodesk 360 service. The Autodesk 360 service
The Manitowoc 16000 Crawler Crane now is available with a fixed-jib option as well as the standard luffing jib. The fixed jib has a 93-metric-ton (102-ton) capacity and a maximum length of 42.7 m (140 ft). The new jib reduces rigging time for lift applications in which a luffing jib is not required or feasible. Manitowoc Cranes; 920-684-6621; www.manitowoc.com The Atlas Copco Boomer E1 C-DH drill rig features a drilling coverage area of up to 95 sq meters, or 1,023 sq ft. This reach is a significant improvement over the company's earlier diesel-hydraulic face-drilling rig, the L1 C-DH. The rig
The York YVWA Water-Cooled Screw Chiller features a variable-speed drive that allows for more efficient energy usage. It uses HFC-124A refrigerant, which has zero ozone depletion potential and no phase-out date. The screw chiller is able to handle a higher pressure lift than a centrifugal chiller, allowing it to be used in both thermal storage and heat-pump applications. Johnson Controls; 800-537-9675; www.johnsoncontrols.com The Liebherr 65 K Fast-Erecting Crane has a lifting capacity of 1.4 metric tons at 40 meters, with a maximum lifting capacity of 4.5 metric tons. Loads are moved using a pure two-fall operation with no re-reeving. The
This week we look at a compact rotary hammer from Bosch and a non-destructive concrete inspection system from Hilti. Click on the image to begin the slide show.
The CTS12 Rip-R-Stripper is designed for removing ceramic tile, hardwood floor and other floor coverings. It acts a tool carrier for electric-powered breakers with ratings between 30 ft-lb and 45 ft-lb of force, including Hilti, Bosch, Makita and Hitachi breakers. The CTS12 allows operation of electric-powered breakers in an upright position for less operator strain. General Equipment Co.; 800-533-0524; www.generalequip.com The iQ360 14-in. Masonry Chop Saw, formerly the Jack Vac 360, features a built-in dust collection system that runs on the same power source as the saw. The saw weighs only 65 lb and is made of high-impact materials to
