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Dealing with numerous constraints, needing to employ spliced girder technology and rebuilding a bridge with a unique geometry within a limited footprint — located on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW) — all made this project a monumental feat to complete. The project began in October 2018 and was delivered ontime and on-budget last spring with a 300-ft. main span and

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Waste Control Specialists Builds LLRW Disposal Site Several decades ago, the state of Texas began searching for a long-term solution to storing low-level radioactive waste (LLRW) from a variety of sources, including medical facilities and the decommissioning of nuclear power plants. After a long, complex process to license and construct a site to deal with the hazardous materials, Waste Control Specialists LLC (WCS) began accepting its initial shipments in 2012. WCS was the first facility engineered, constructed and licensed to dispose of LLRW in the United States after the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Policy Act was passed by Congress in 1980. Nearly 10 years after loads began coming in, WCS is accepting more volume than ever at its approximately 1,400-acre permitted site in Andrews County, Texas. “We handle nuclear and radiological waste, as well as NORM (naturally occurring radioactive material) waste,” said Jay Britten, vice president and site general manager. “Waste Control Specialists considers itself a one-stop shop that can treat and dispose of hazardous materials. We are able to take in anything from nuclear reactor vessels to bulk debris to contaminated soil.” An Ideal Location The location originally centered around two cells known as the Texas Compact Waste Facility and the Federal Waste Facility, both of which are still in use. The former opened first and has remained dedicated to Class A, B and C LLRW. It is 9 million cu. Ft. in size with nearly 4 million curies (units of radioactivity) of waste disposal space. The cell is dedicated to materials taken in from commercial, institutional, nongovernmental sources under an agreement with Texas and other states. The Federal Waste Facility is larger and focused on Class A, B and C low-level and mixed low-level waste. It has up to 26 million cu. Ft. of space and nearly 6 million curies of

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disposal area. It houses radioactive waste and equipment used in federal facilities such as Cold War lab remediation cleanups, including materials from decommissioning and demolition like debris, contaminated soils and heat exchangers. Much of the waste that goes into the Federal Waste Facility needs to be treated before it can be disposed. WCS does that on-site by putting it into a mixing pan with materials such as Portland cement, fly ash and ferrous sulfate to immobilize the radioactive and chemical properties before they go into the landfill. A shredder reduces the size of larger items. Workers place incoming materials in cylindrical and rectangular concrete canisters, depending on their properties. Voids in the canisters are filled with flowable grout, and concrete lids are placed on top. Backfilling between the canisters is done as needed to ensure long-term landfill stability. WCS emphasizes that its facilities are housed on an ideal site for several reasons. Among them is an abundance of quality red-bed clay that is less permeable than concrete. Staff uses the clay as cover material as it fills cells. Additional advantages include low annual rain fall and the absence of aquifers, so the chance of groundwater contamination is low. Both cells are more than 100-ft. deep and were excavated to that depth before a 3-ft. layer of compacted clay was put down. On top of that is a layer of granular cover and 1 ft. of reinforced concrete with 2 ft. of protective cover. In total, the liner at the bottom of the cells has a thickness of 7 ft. The location also now houses a Byproduct Facility, which is a 16-acre landfill with an engineered liner, support structures and a buffer zone. It has about 1 million cubic yards of

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capacity. “What we take in is obviously extremely hazardous, and we are dedicated to handling it with the most safe and secure measures,” said Britten. “Our location is a much better alternative to leaving those materials at their source. We have the expertise and experience to do that, and as the volume has grown, so have we to accommodate it — both in terms of capacity and personnel. About 110 of the approximately 140 Waste Control Specialists staff members work here.” see WASTE page 20

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Gov. Abbott Announces Construction of $1.7B Biorefinery Gov. Greg Abbott recently announced of our decision and we’re excited to select that USA BioEnergy, through its subsidiary Bon Wier. We’ve had tremendous assistance Texas Renewable Funds (TRF), will build a from Economic Development in Newton new $1.7 billion advanced biorefinery in County, including leadership from Judge Bon Wier, Texas. Kenneth Weeks, Nancy Windham, President The biorefinery will convert one million & CEO of Texas Forest Country green tons of wood waste into 34 million Partnership, Don Iles with Sabine River gallons annually of premium clean burning Authority of Texas and Rob Hughes, transportation fuel including sustainable avi- Executive Director, Texas Forestry ation fuel, renewable diesel and renewable Association among many others.” naphtha. Future expansion will double the “It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm plant’s production capacity to 68 million gal- that we welcome Texas Renewable Fuels to lons annually and the plant also will capture Newton County,” said Kenneth Weeks, and sequester approximately 50 million met- Newton County judge. “The announcement ric tons of carbon dioxide over the life of the of this $1.7 billion project brings news of biorefinery. This new biorefinery is expected to create 142 jobs in the Newton County community. “We are excited that USA The biorefinery will convert one million green tons of wood waste into 34 milBioEnergy has chosen East Texas as lion gallons annually of premium clean burning transportation fuel including sustainable aviation fuel, renewable diesel and renewable naphtha the home for their new advanced biorefinery,” said Gov. Abbott. “This investment will further cement Texas tial improvement in the quality of life .“The economic impact of this project will as an innovative energy leader and for the residents of Newton County. benefit the community, local businesses and will bring unprecedented economic Working with CEO, Nick Andrews, grow our local and state economic output.” opportunities to Bon Weir and and the leadership team this past year “Newton County is a phenomenal place Newton County. Thank you to USA has been a great pleasure. We also that is poised for economic expansion and BioEnergy for selecting Newton want to thank all the partners and sup- growth,” said Representative James White. County for this incredible project and This new biorefinery is expected to create 142 jobs in porters of this project to Newton "I am very excited about Texas Renewable I appreciate the hard work of our the Newton County community. County. We especially want to thank Fuels selecting a site in Newton County local and state partners to secure this Governor Greg Abbott and his team which will increase local prosperity in rural investment. I look forward to our continued 142 new jobs at completion, an estimated for all the support and programs to solidify Deep East Texas. I support the creation of work together as we create an even brighter 585 direct construction and related workers’ their decision for Newton County.” jobs and the diversification of our nation’s future for the entire Lone Star State.” jobs during construction with $877 million “I would like to express my appreciation energy portfolio. Texas Renewable Fuels “USA BioEnergy performed an extensive in direct revenues for construction related to Texas Renewable Fuels for selecting will create 142 jobs at completion and prosite search and analysis to identify the best companies. In total, the project supports an Newton County to build a new manufactur- vide additional opportunities for Newton location for our project,” said Nick Andrews, estimated $1.2 billion in gross area product ing facility which will provide and support County by providing opportunity through USA BioEnergy CEO. “State and local or economic activity during construction. the growing market for sustainable and cutting-edge science, new technology and a incentives then became the key component Texas Renewable Fuels will bring substan- renewable fuels,” said Sen. Robert Nichols. market for our wood fiber.” “Newton Independent School District is excited about the announcement by Texas Renewable Fuels, who will be locating an advanced biorefinery within the boundaries of Newton ISD,” said Michelle Barrow, Newton Independent School District Superintendent. “Newton ISD participated in a Chapter 313 incentive, which temporarily limits a property’s appraised value to encourage business investments within school district borders. Texas Renewable Fuels has agreed to create 142 permanent, full-time jobs. The project will bring industry to the Newton area, an enhancement towards the education of our youth and the quality of life of our current and future workforce.”

(L-R):Nancy Windham of Texas Forest Country Partnership; Nick Andrews, CEO, USA BioEnergy; Texas Gov. Greg Abbott; Judge Kenneth Weeks; and Adriana Cruz, executive director of the economic development & tourism division for the governor.

About USA BioEnergy USA BioEnergy is a renewable fuels development group based in Scottsdale, Arizona, created to produce sustainable aviation fuel, renewable diesel, and renewable naphtha from readily available wood waste feedstock. 

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Phase II of the project included the construction of the eastbound bridge. Phase III required the construction of the westbound bridge.

Officials Celebrate Completion of Pair of Mobility35 Projects Officials with the Texas Department of Transportation were recently joined by U.S. Representative John Carter, Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell and Commissioner Valerie Covey for a joint ribbon-cutting ceremony for the I-35 at Ronald Reagan Boulevard and I-35 from Corn Hill to FM 972 projects. “We celebrate the completion of two key Mobility35 projects in Williamson County,” said TxDOT Austin District Engineer Tucker Ferguson. “Dividing the eastbound

and westbound traffic on the new Ronald Reagan Boulevard bridges, reversing the ramps and converting the frontage roads to one-way operation not only improves safety in the area, but also improves mobility.” The $12.3 million I-35 at Ronald Reagan Boulevard project replaced the original twoway Ronald Reagan Boulevard bridge with separate, newly constructed eastbound and westbound one-way bridges. Both bridges accommodate one travel lane, a bike lane and a 6-ft. sidewalk. The project also

Officials with the Texas Department of Transportation joined by U.S. Representative John Carter, Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell and Commissioner Valerie Covey for a joint ribbon-cutting ceremony recently for the I35 at Ronald Reagan Boulevard and I-35 from Corn Hill to FM 972 projects.

Dan Williams Company was tasked with building two new bridges on I-35/Ronald Reagan Boulevard to improve mobility, safety and connectivity in Texas Previously, only bridge existed.

Crews demolished the existing bridge structure that was built in the early 1960s.

realigned eastbound Ronald Reagan Boulevard to connect to the new eastbound bridge. Nearby, the $10.7 million I-35 from Corn Hill to FM 972 project reversed five entrance and exit ramps and constructed four new entrance and exit ramps between Corn Hill and FM 972. “This is a big deal,” said Carter. “I want to commend TxDOT for their forward thinking to make sure they take care of safety and transportation, but also keep in mind the community and their needs.” As part of the I-35 from Cornhill to FM 972 project, frontage roads were converted to one-way traffic to improve safety. “Williamson County created a long-range transportation plan for the total build out of the county, and partnerships have been crucial its implementation,” said Commissioner Covey. “I want to thank Congressman Carter, TxDOT and the City of Jarrell for being our partners to help improve the safety and mobility of the northern part of our county.” 

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Texas to See $1B Investment in Hospital Construction David Huffstutler, president and CEO of St. David's HealthCare, said that even before the pandemic, there was a need for more physical capacity and additional services in the system's existing hospitals. And as the area continues to boom, the need for health care grows too. “As the population growth in central Texas continues to expand into outlying areas, this has created the need for us to establish additional sites of care in those areas,” Huffstutler said. “These needs will only increase in the future with the ongoing, rapid growth of central Texas. As a result, we are initiating plans to build two new hospitals, embarking on the construction of a new behavioral health hospital, as well as plans for multiple expansion and renovation projects to ensure we can continue our mission to provide exceptional care to every patient every day.” St. David’s HealthCare said it has already invested more than $2.5 billion over the past 25 years to expand and develop its facilities. This new $953 million investment will include: • $142.5 million for a new full-service, acute care hospital in Leander; • $185 million for a new full-service, acute care hospital in the Kyle area; • $33.8 million for a new 80-bed behavioral health hospital near St. David’s North Austin Medical Center; • $145.9 million for renovation and expansion at St. David’s North Austin Medical Center; • $249 million for renovation and expansion at St. David’s South Austin Medical Center; • $53.1 million for expansion at St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center; • $43 million for renovation and expansion at St. David’s Medical Center;

• $20.9 million for expansion at Heart Hospital of Austin; • $80 million for construction of future capacity at local hospitals. Leander St. David's said it will soon begin the third phase of its plan for a medical complex on San Gabriel Parkway in Leander. The first two phases of development included the construction of a freestanding emergency center and a medical office building, both of which are currently open. The third phase includes a $142.5 million investment for a full-service hospital. Kyle Meanwhile, St. David's is also in the process of acquiring land in the Kyle area to build a full-service acute care hospital. The 160,000-sq.-ft. facility will include 34 beds with room for growth and will offer the same services as the Leander hospital. The Kyle hospital is expected to open in 2024, creating about 200 new full-time jobs. Austin Additionally, St. David's is investing $33.8 million to build an 80-bed behavioral health hospital, with space to add an additional dozen beds in the future. The hospital will be located near St. David's North Austin Medical Center and will provide mental health services for adolescent, adult and senior patients. The 63,000-sq.-ft. facility will include indoor and outdoor therapy areas, a separate adolescent area and outpatient services. It is expected to open in 2024 and will be designed for

future expansion as needs grow, according to St. David's. The hospital's opening is set to create more than 200 jobs. St. David's North Austin Medical Center This facility is undergoing a $145.9 million renovation and expansion that includes the St. David's Women's Center of Texas and the hospital's main tower. St. David's said the expansion of the Women's Center of Texas will be completed in two phases. The first will include the renovation of 28,325 square feet that will add 30 neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) beds. The second phase will add three additional floors and include a 166,369-square-foot expansion, including four C-section operating rooms, 36 labor and delivery beds, 24 antepartum beds and 32 full-time nursery beds. St. David's South Austin Medical Center St. David's is currently completing an $81 million expansion at its South Austin Medical Center. The expansion includes a buildout of the seventh floor medical/surgical space, a women's services unit and a new parking garage. Construction has been completed on the medical/surgical space and the parking garage, adding 34 more patient beds and 700 more parking spots. St. David's Round Rock Medical Center St. David's is investing $53.1 million in a capital expansion project at the Round Rock Medical Center, including the operating room and patient care room facility. The project will begin this year and will include two additional floors featuring a 34-bed patient care unit, four additional operating rooms and support spaces. 

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Feds Donate $6 Million of Materials for Wall Construction The federal government has donated at least $6 million worth of leftover border wall materials to Texas, which will use them for the state’s plan to build its own wall. The materials bought with federal tax money were donated to that effort despite the fact that on his first day in office, President Joe Biden said that no more American taxpayer dollars would be used to construct a border wall. The donated materials are part of a federal effort to clear out the estimated $265 million in leftover wall parts from dormant construction sites along the U.S.-Mexico border. Many of the materials are going to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson for processing. After processing, the material will eventually be offered to federal, state and local agencies as well as to nonprofits, either for sale or donation, depending on the entity. The Texas donation was the largest so far. Davis-Monthan’s Defense Logistics Agency has been receiving truckloads of the materials for weeks. They had been piled up along the border, including the Southern Arizona desert, for over a year, since Biden terminated the Trump administration’s federal wall construction when he took office. D-M had received 242 truckloads as of Feb. 4 and is expected to receive up to 950, said Lt. Col. Chris Mitchell, a spokesperson for the Department of Defense. The materials are either scheduled to be or are now being transferred from border barrier construction sites in the Border Patrol’s Tucson, Yuma and San Diego sectors to Defense Logistics agencies at Davis-Monthan and at two sites in California. One of the California agencies is in Barstow, expected to receive a potential 250 trucks, and the

other is in Camp Pendleton, Mitchell said. Texas Project Benefits Among materials being transferred are 1,757 bollard panels for wall construction that the federal government donated to the Texas State Agency for Surplus Property, Mitchell said. In December, Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott debuted construction of Texas’ border wall in Rio Grande City. On Feb. 10, the Texas Facility Commission, which runs the agency for surplus property and is the agency overseeing the state border wall project, announced it had received the prefabricated federal border panels. The bollards are valued at $6 million “during the donation phase,” Mitchell said. The government didn’t say what the panels were worth when they were bought, but the wall projects, which varied widely across the U.S.-Mexico border, cost about $8.2 million a mile at the low end. An article in the Atlantic estimated the cost of bollards at about $9,000 apiece, which would mean the donation to Texas cost nearly $16 million.

The donated materials are part of a federal effort to clear out the estimated $265 million in leftover wall parts from dormant construction sites along the U.S.Mexico border.

After processing, the material will eventually be offered to federal, state and local agencies as well as to nonprofits, either for sale or donation, depending on the entity. The Texas donation was the largest so far.

Sites Being Cleared The cost of federal wall projects varied from about $8.2 million a mile in the El Paso sector, in Texas, to $49 million a mile near El Centro, California, based on an Arizona Daily Star analysis of Army Corps data. The cost variation is due to different site conditions, some with challenging terrain, as well as the fact that amenities at different projects varied, such as height of the wall panels or type of security systems. When construction stopped, the day Biden took office, everything that was already purchased and on site stayed there, said Jay Field, spokesperson with the Army Corps of Engineers. Materials were consolidated and left out in various sites by the wall, including near Guadalupe Canyon and Sasabe in Arizona. The Department of Defense would only say that material under control of the Army Corps of Engineers — the contractor for many border barrier projects — was “properly stored and secured,” when asked numerous times for specifics on how the materials were protected from the elements. At some of these sites, anyone could walk up to the materials, which were out in the desert with no signs of security or shelter. Materials include PVC conduit, fiber optic cable, electrical supplies, security cameras and associated specialized supplies, steel bollard panels, steel mesh, steel rebar, light poles, crushed aggregate, processed riprap rock, processed sand and drainage-related materials. The materials are being coordinated for transfer from the 22 border wall construction projects that were funded by the Department of Defense, which received a majority of border wall funding. The sites are stretched across all four border states, including the Border Patrol’s San Diego, El Centro, Yuma, Tucson, El Paso and Del Rio sectors. When Biden halted construction, none of these 22 projects had been completed. But at 14 of them, contractors had finished installing wall panels, according to data provided by the Army Corps of Engineers. Contractors focused on installing panels first, followed by things like paving roads and installing lighting or security systems, Field said. 

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Crews Rebuild Longest Spliced Precast Girder in State CHALLENGE from page 1

“It was struck by barges about once a month, making it the second-ranked impediment to navigation on the Texas portion of the GIWW,” said Michael Hyzak of TxDOT’s bridge division. The new span provides 75 ft. of vertical clearance above the water and features the longest spliced precast girder span in the state at 300 ft. Clearance requirements were to satisfy GIWW requirements and keep the main piers out of the waterway. It is a 690ft-long, cast-in-place, prestressed concrete spliced-girder unit and 1,675 ft. of shallow precast, prestressed concrete slab beam approach spans in 43-ft.-long spans on a 150-ft.-radius centerline curve. Project Challenges The project faced many hurdles that had to be overcome. “We faced hurdles ranging from active vessel traffic to erratic weather to limited space for heavy lifts,” said Jonathan Knoll, Austin Bridge & Road’s project manager. “Daily troubleshooting helped push the 27month project forward. A detailed logistics plan, crane mats and truck mats helped us overcome the challenges of the site’s soft soils. The tight space hindered the movement of large cranes, making heavy lifts more complex.” The biggest challenge was lifting heavy concrete elements within a small work zone. “Critical crane pick plans were completed for setting precast caps and beams into their final position,” said Knoll. “Pick plans also were developed to load and unload caps and beams from the barge due to large size of materials and the outdated swing bridge which could not safely be travelled on by truck and trailer. The main span precast caps weighed 272,000 pounds, corkscrew caps were 158,000 pounds, pier girder beams were 310,000 pounds and center precast spliced girders were 330,000 pounds. The limited work space and weight of the center precast spliced girder beams led to the use of Freyssinet to lift the beams with strand jacks instead of cranes. “Furthermore, portions of the project were located in wetland areas that required increased communication with TxDOT environmental managers to complete the project following protocols and protecting the sensitive work area,” he added. “The soil conditions were consistently wet and loose and extra attention was necessary when excavating for footer construction. This factor led to crane mats which were often double or triple stacked during heavy lifts to ensure cranes stayed level.” With the site along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, reliable weather reports were essential to scheduling operations, safety pro-

The biggest challenge was lifting heavy concrete elements within a small work zone, according to Austin Road & Bridge Project Manager Jonathan Knoll.

grams for the crews and public, and in case of storms, preparing for evacuations. A temporary trestle bridge was constructed in the Intracoastal Waterway to construct the four bridge bents within the waterway. “This trestle bridge allowed for a 300 ton crawler crane to walk close to these four bents for pipe pile installation, setting precast caps and building the two marine dolphin structures,” said Knoll. Despite the many challenges, no re-work was required. “We focused on planning, innovative designs and quality control,” said Knoll. “Extra care had to be given when forming and pouring beam diaphragms and splices to see CHALLENGE page 24

The project began in October 2018 and was delivered on-time and on-budget last spring with a 300-ft. main span and flanking tight radius corkscrew approach spans.

According to TxDOT, the FM 457 bridge was struck by barges about once a month, making it the second-ranked impediment to navigation on the Texas portion of the GIWW.

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ple and is projected to grow by 62 percent to 47 million by 2050. In 2020, 2.6 million people lived in TxDOT’s San Antonio district and that area is anticipated to grow by 77 percent to 4.6 million by 2050. A traffic study performed in 2017 estimated that traffic along Broadway would grow 4 percent each year. Compounded annually, this increase would result in traffic volumes growing 40 percent by 2035. More significantly, congestion along the corridor would dramatically increase as traffic lanes are eliminated, increasing delays for motorists and forcing traffic onto other roadways and into neighborhoods. “When the Texas Transportation Commission launched the Texas Clear Lanes congestion initiative seven years ago, we made a commitment to the people of Texas to reduce congestion on state roadways, and we owe it to them to make sure TxDOT projects and the use of state property are consistent with that policy,” said Commission Chairman J. Bruce Bugg, Jr. “We look forward to working with the City and other stakeholders on finding ways to increase mobility and safety for all users of the roadway, both now and well into the future.” Currently, TxDOT’s San Antonio district

has completed four Texas Clear Lanes projects, has five under construction and seven more in the planning and development stages. Officials Issue Statement Bugg issued the following statement on talks with the city of San Antonio and the city of Alamo Heights regarding work on Broadway. “TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams and I had two very positive meetings, beginning with San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and City Manager Erik Walsh and later with the city of Alamo Heights Mayor Bobby Rosenthal, City Manager Buddy Kuhn, and State Representative Steve Allison. Two items emerged from the discussions. First, city leaders acknowledged that Broadway is, in fact, owned by the state of Texas. Second, I am asking TxDOT staff to work with both cities to develop project plans on Broadway that can address mobility and safety for all users of the roadway, while preserving the capacity that exists today.” We said we looked forward to working with the city of San Antonio and the city of Alamo Heights, and as promised, those conversations are now underway. 

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Dallas Company Approaches 10 Years of Successful Business Close to Expansion WCS expanded one landfill last year, and Britten said it’s close to the point where further expansion is needed. “We have plenty of room for it, as we’re only using a small percentage of the 14,000 total acres that we are located on,” Britten pointed out. “We’re licensed to expand, so we are planning for it and have everything we need in place when the time comes.” For now, Waste Control Specialists will continue to improve practices with an eye toward even greater efficiency, according to Britten. “We have become better at utilizing our resources,” he added. “That’s something that we want to continue, so that we seek ways to serve the industry as well as our community. Our facility remains a great alternative to leaving hazardous waste on-site. We are proud of what we have accomplished and look to build on that.” 

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Custom Machine Brings Greater Efficiency At the beginning, materials were brought in by trucks. That’s still the case, but during the past decade, an increasingly large percentage started coming in by railcar. To handle materials more efficiently and productively, WCS added specialty machines such as its new customized Komatsu PC360LC-11 straddle carrier. The machine is mounted on tracks and “stilts” that put it at a height of approximately 35 ft. “We bought it in order to expand the business with bulk offloads,” stated Operations Supervisor Jeremy Proffitt. “Each railcar is the equivalent of six truckloads of waste. The PC360 straddle carrier gives us the ability to unload a railcar in about 12 minutes, which is generally the equivalent of 260,000 pounds of material. It’s faster than dealing with six separate trucks, and it’s more efficient than using equipment such as a rail tipper, which has a higher purchase cost.” WCS worked closely with Kirby-Smith Machinery Inc. (KSM) and Territory Manager Kevin Demel, who contacted another vendor to design and install the “stilts” and tracks for the base PC360LC-11. The tracks sit on either side of the rails, and cars are pushed underneath of it for unloading. A thumb was put on the bucket to better handle debris. “The height gives operators excellent visibility during unloading, which increases their efficiency,” said Proffitt. “Because we knew it was going to be effective, we designed a building with a concrete floor and rails to house it. The machine and rails are on one side of the building, and our trucks come in on the other side to be loaded, then they move the material out to the cells. It’s a very productive process.” WCS uses HM400 articulated trucks, which are among a fleet of Komatsu equipment the company owns. Some of the original machines used to excavate and construct the cells remain, including PC200LC and PC450LC excavators and D51 dozers. WCS has since added a D155AX dozer for pushing large quantities of debris. KSM and Demel helped with those acquisitions.

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A Waste Control Specialists operator pushes material with a Komatsu D155AX dozer.

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To kick off the 25th Anniversary of Hoar Construction in Texas, the firm announced the opening of an office in McKinney, Texas. This is the third Texas-based office for Hoar Construction, with established offices in Houston and Austin, and the 8th office nationwide. “Much of our business in Texas has deep roots in and around Dallas. Over the last two decades, we’ve established longterm relationships with clients and trade partners from years of working across North Texas, from Abilene to Texarkana,” said Managing Director, Brian Cook. “With the recent evolution of our working environment, MC Mercer was recently we’ve organically found hired by Hoar Construction ourselves with a core to lead its North Texas group of talented builders office based in McKinney. who have settled their families in Collin County, one of the fastest-growing counties in Texas. As we reflect on our 25th anniversary and look to the next 25 years, it was a very easy decision to plant a flag in McKinney. This next step presents tremendous growth opportunities for our team and allows us to serve our existing clients and partners in North Texas in a more impactful way.” Hoar Construction formally established an office in Texas in 1997, but work across the state dates back to the 1970s; building a Morrison’s Cafeteria in Texarkana in 1978. In recent years, Hoar has continued to serve the North Texas market with notable projects like The Ascent at Victory Park, a luxury high-rise development next door to American Airlines, the new Wadley Regional Medical Center in Texarkana, and a 40-bed rehabilitation hospital in Prosper. To bring focus to the North Texas expansion, Hoar Construction recently hired back M.C. Mercer as Preconstruction Executive, to lead the sales efforts and grow relationships across Dallas and North Texas. M.C. originally joined Hoar Construction in 2015 and led project management efforts on large-scale projects for clients like Greystar, MD Anderson, and the Houston Methodist Hospital System. “This is the right time for us to plant a flag in North Texas,” said M.C. Mercer. “I am excited to work with our clients in the Dallas area and continue to find new opportunities to grow our Hoar Construction brand in North Texas.” 

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Small Work Zones, Unique Geometry Make for Tough Job The main span precast caps weighed 272,000 lbs., corkscrew caps were 158,000 lbs., pier girder beams were 310,000 lbs. and center precast spliced girders were 330,000 lbs.

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