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August 13 2025 Vol. LXVII • No. 17
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Crews Prep Major Slide Bridge Job in ’Burgh
James River Expands Mid-Atlantic Presence...8
Empire Crane Holds Event in Syracuse...16
The work will be performed between the Edgewood/Swissvale (Exit 77) and Forest Hills/Wilkinsburg (Exit 78B).
Drivers exiting the Pennsylvania Turnpike and heading into Pittsburgh most likely will be CEG CORRESPONDENT using I-376 to get there. The highway travels through a wooded area and then enters the Squirrel Hill Tunnel, a twin-bore opening stretching nearly a mile long. The interstate passes through the Swissvale area, east of the city within sight of the Monongahela River. By Chuck MacDonald
Takeuchi Hosts Media Event in Ga. ...24
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 NEW! Concrete News Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41-44 Aggregate & Recycling Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49-66 Attachments Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67-71 Truck & Trailer Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73-77 Business Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Auction Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84-92 Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
The Commercial Street Bridge serves as an important conduit to this major artery, carrying approximately 100,000 vehicles into and out of the city daily. Built in the 1950s, the bridge has been targeted for replacement by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). The project is expected to cost $95 million. see BRIDGE page 32
Reaping Big Beautiful Business Success How Construction Companies Can Make the Most of New Tax Construction contractors have a lot to think about now that President Trump has signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law. The legislation contains provisions that will affect business planning and operations well into the future, say financial advisors. More than one urged contractors to quickly match strategies and operations with the legislation for a solid future. “The OBBBA offers significant planning opportunities for construction firms,” accounting firm Kittell Branegan and Sargent (KBS) blogged. see BILL page 40
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President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s provisions have an impact on construction businesses. Planning for a solid financial future based on these changes should begin now.