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$300M Trident Lakes Offers Unprecedented Security By Brenda Ruggiero CEG CORRESPONDENT
A private resort community like no other is in the early stages of being built in Fannin County, Texas. Trident Lakes is a $300 million project which is being developed Vintuary Holdings Corp. of Dallas, Texas. It will offer upscale amenities and unprecedented civilian security on 700 acres between Savoy and Ector along Texas State Highway 56. “It’s a five-star playground with DEFCON 1 preparedness,” said Paul Salfen, the community’s spokesman and director of celebrity relations. “Our residents will enjoy a piece a paradise and peace of mind.” Construction is currently under way on one of the largest fountains in the world at Trident Lakes, and the entrance will include a marble, ornate Poseidon statue. The resort will include a championship golf course, a five-star
Construction is currently under way on one of the largest fountains in the world at Trident Lakes, and the entrance will include a marble, ornate Poseidon statue.
Trident Lakes will offer upscale amenities and unprecedented civilian security on 700 acres between Savoy and Ector along Texas State Highway 56.
spa, sports courts, jogging trails, gun ranges, an equestrian center, restaurants and retail shops. According to a press release, the heart of Trident Lakes will be safety and sustainability. The property
will be protected by a security wall which will enclose approximately 400 reinforced, subterranean luxury condominiums ranging from 900 to 3,600 sq. ft., communal see TRIDENT page 10
TxDOT Sets in Motion $264M Southern Gateway Project
The $565 million Southern Gateway project will rebuild and widen Interstate 35E (I-35E) south of downtown Dallas.
North Texans will soon begin seeing improvements to one of the state’s most congested roadways, due to the decision by the Texas Transportation Commission to select Pegasus Link Constructors as the design-build contractor for The Southern Gateway project. The $565 million Southern Gateway project will rebuild and widen Interstate 35E (I-35E) south of downtown Dallas, which is currently the 17th most congested roadway segment in Texas, according to the Texas A&M
Transportation Institute. The 11-mi. project will expand I-35E from four lanes to five lanes in each direction, and also will build two reversible, non-toll express lanes in the center of the corridor. In addition, the project calls for rebuilding the I-35E/U.S. 67 interchange and widening U.S. 67 from I-35E to I-20 by adding a third lane in each direction. A major source of funding for The Southern Gateway comes from TxDOT’s Texas Clear see TXDOT page 3
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County.” Today’s award caps a yearlong effort to identify the best proposal to design, build and potentially maintain The Southern Gateway project. Pegasus Link Constructors, a joint venture of Irving-based Fluor Enterprises, Inc. and Balfour Beatty Infrastructure, was chosen from a group of three responding firms that were shortlisted last summer. Construction on The Southern Gateway project is expected to begin in late 2017/early 2018 with a projected completion date of 2021. “Identifying the right project to meet the growing transportation needs of local residents has been a priority for the Dallas District,” said Kelly Selman, the district engineer of the TxDOT Dallas District. “The district works hard to address local needs and concerns, and this project brings the right mix of improvements to address those concerns.” For more information, visit TxDOT.gov. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
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provided to street services the list of streets in need of non-capital repairs for each fiscal year. Then the 200-strong city workforce — plus contracted help — performed the street repairs as designated by public works,” explained Jerry Ortega, assistant director of the mobility & street services department. “Logically, combining public works and street forces now means we work closer together, and this offers easier and enhanced coordination.” Ortega explained that the city assesses its roadways and, as done nationally, grades each from A to E, similar to a school report card. “A” grades are the best and indicate a street or road was newly constructed or The city of Dallas mobility & street services department maintains more than 11,700 lane mi. of roadways in the city.
Keeping traffic flowing smoothly is a challenge every city faces. When you have more than 11,700 lane mi. of roads to maintain like the city of Dallas, the task can be monumental. Rick Galceran, director of the city’s mobility & street services department, said that it is always looking for ways to improve. “Citizens want the greatest value for their tax dollars, and that’s our goal too,” said Galceran. “We assess ourselves constantly, looking for ways to be more efficient and effective. We took a big step forward with the merger of our street services and public works departments in late 2016. The new mobility & street services department is now the umbrella for all of the city’s transportation divisions and the more than 700 employees who work within them.” Before the merger, public works served mainly as an engineering group to review roadway conditions and other items. Street Services had four divisions — transportation; large street repairs; street maintenance and contract-inspections; as well as finance administration — each of which handled specific functions. Those divisions have been retained under the new mobility & street services department. “Public works and street services operated from two different capacities. Public works
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According to JB Closner, VP North Texas, “Our success in North Texas has exceeded our expectations. To continue that momentum, we purchased land in 2015 and then designed a facility to serve the needs of our North Texas customers.” The primary brands serviced out of this new facility will be: Roadtec (an Astec Industries Company), Putzmeister, Dynapac, Rosco, Mauldin, Carlson and Lincoln Elevators. For more information, visit www.closner.com. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
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Takeuchi Names Kirby-Smith Hill International Receives Machinery as New Dealer Project Management Contract Takeuchi-US, a global compact equipment manufacturer, has added Kirby-Smith Machinery Inc. to its dealer network, serving construction, paving, mining, pipeline, aggregate and industrial customers in Oklahoma and Texas. Established more than 30 years ago in Oklahoma City, Okla., Kirby-Smith now has 10 locations in the United States with Takeuchi products available in six of the dealer’s stores. This includes Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Okla., in addition to Lubbock, Odessa, Amarillo and Abilene, Texas. “Kirby-Smith has tremendous customer loyalty due to its strong service reputation,” said Kim Robinson, director of sales at Takeuchi-US. “This along with taking an active role in our industries has led them to expanding throughout the south. We are looking forward to our partnership and know they will do a great job with the Takeuchi offering.” “Takeuchi has a great product line and our
customers will appreciate how they fully stand behind it,” said Ed Kirby, president of Kirby-Smith. “Their compact equipment opens up a new market for us that we were missing with landscapers and small utility contractors among others. We already have a lot of interest from customers and are looking forward to working with Takeuchi.” Kirby-Smith will carry the full lineup of Takeuchi products, including excavators, skid steers, track loaders and wheel loaders. The team at Kirby-Smith will provide professional sales, rental and aftermarket support for the Takeuchi products. KirbySmith’s knowledgeable staff has been fully trained in the application, sales, parts and service side of Takeuchi product line and stands ready to offer prompt and professional customer support. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
Hill International, a global leader in managing construction risk, announced that it has received an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract from the Office of Facilities Planning and Construction of the University of Texas System to provide project management services during the construction of various higher education and healthcare capital projects. Services to be provided by Hill under the contract are expected to include staff augmentation in the areas of project management, construction management, construction inspection, cost and schedule control, administration, construction project auditing and other areas associated with design and construction of the university’s capital projects. “We are proud to have supported the University of Texas System on their capital program since 2007,” said Robert A.
Ferguson, CCPM, LEED AP, senior vice president and southern regional manager for Hill’s project management group. “We are confident that our team will continue to deliver exceptional service to our client,” added Ferguson. Hill International, with 3,300 professionals in more than 70 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management and other consulting services primarily to the buildings, transportation, environmental, energy and industrial markets. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as the eighth largest construction management firm in the United States. For more information, visit hillintl.com. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
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NJPA Supports Professionals Through FleetPros Partnership In an effort to continue to provide the best possible service to its members in the fleet industry, National Joint Powers Alliance has signed on as an official partner of FleetPros, a nonprofit association that supports fleet management professionals. “We see FleetPros as an organization that mirrors our commitment to service, innovation, and continuous improvement,” said Scott Carr, NJPA contract administrator. “With its national tradeshow, Fleetcon, quarterly chapter meetings, and educational programs, it is very effective in providing valuable tools to current and next-generation fleet professionals.” FleetPros supports industry professionals through education, professional development, and networking. It promotes open exchanges of information on experiences, ideas, and methods, and keeps its members updated on legislation and environmental matters. The association has been in opera-
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tion since 1976 and currently has five chapters (Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Texas, and Utah). “The FleetPros Board of Directors is very pleased to have a partner such as NJPA,” said Wayne Corum, chairman of the board. “Its commitment and service to the fleet industry is a natural fit for our association. We look forward to working with Scott Carr and NJPA in serving and growing our membership." With the partnership, Carr will serve on the associate committee of FleetPros’ National Board. NJPA will also provide support for the association’s training and mentorship programs, guest speaker grants, membership fee grants, and Fleetcon’s education sessions and awards ceremony. For more information, visit njpa.co/FleetPros. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
PIRTEK Names National Franchise of the Year for 2016 PIRTEK Broadway in San Antonio was named PIRTEK USA’s National Franchise of the Year for 2016. Owners Dean and Lisa Akin received the award in March during PIRTEK’s annual conference in Orlando. The award honors superior performance and franchise operation, as well as personal commitment and brand enthusiasm. “We worked very hard and it’s so nice to have that effort recognized with an award like this,” said Akin, who in addition to operating a service & supply center in San Antonio also recently opened a mobile-only Tier 2 PIRTEK in Austin, Texas. “Our team is truly outstanding — industrious and committed to the work. This Franchise of the Year award is a great tribute to everyone, something we can all take a lot of pride in.” In addition to earning the overall Franchise of the Year award, PIRTEK Broadway also received honors as the 2016 Southwest Region Franchise of the Year. Nearly 70 PIRTEK franchise owners from across the United States came to the annual conference for opportunities in education, networking, strategy-sharing and business development. Among the franchisees honored at the conference was Ken Adair, National Top Sales Award recipient for 2016. Adair owns PIRTEK O’Hare in Elk Grove Village, Ill., along with three other PIRTEK franchises. PIRTEK O’Hare also won the Midwest Regional Franchise of the Year award. Other award winners included Steve Goulette at PIRTEK Phillips Highway in Jacksonville, Fla., recognized as the
PIRTEK Broadway in San Antonio was named PIRTEK USA’s National Franchise of the Year for 2016. Owner Dean Akin received the award in March during PIRTEK’s annual conference in Orlando.
southeast’s top performer. Daniel Currid of PIRTEK San Leandro in San Leandro, Calif., took home the West Region Franchise of the Year award. PIRTEK Avon’s owners, Mark Rudnik and Michael Dello Russo, were honored with the Northeast Region Franchise of the Year Award for their franchise in Avon, Mass. In addition, PIRTEK’s Rookie of the Year award went to John and Alison Abercrombie, owners of PIRTEK Gulfgate in Houston who relocated from Australia to start a franchise in the United States. “It’s been a year of great change at PIRTEK, a lot of new
things happening,” said Glenn Duncan, chief executive officer of PIRTEK USA. “When I addressed the conference attendees this year, I presented them with our company’s new mission statement and core values. They include such things as integrity, embracing change, being personally accountable and the importance of community involvement — all things we consider important aspects of who we are. We plan to emphasize these things heavily within the organization.” One of the major changes during 2016 was the rollout of the Tier 2 program. Under this new, mobile-only option, a franchisee can lease two vehicles and keep inventory in a storage facility. The new program allows for PIRTEK ownership at a significantly lower point of entry than the traditional Tier 1 model, which includes a service & supply center along with the mobile service vehicles. PIRTEK is the only franchise of its kind in the United States providing hydraulic and industrial hose replacement sales and services. There are 65 PIRTEK franchises and a fleet of mobile service vehicles throughout the United States. Globally, PIRTEK has more than 400 locations and 2,000 mobile service vehicles in 23 countries. The company encourages U.S. veteran participation by offering them a discount off of the initial franchise fee when they set up a new PIRTEK location. For more information, visit www.pirtekusa.com.
(This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
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The property will be protected by a security wall, which will enclose approximately 400 reinforced, subterranean luxury condominiums ranging from 900 to 3,600 sq. ft.
A private resort community like no other is in the early stages of being built in Fannin County, Texas.
TRIDENT from page 1
greenhouses, a navigable tunnel system, a DNA vault and helipads. It also will feature off-the-grid supplies of food, water and electricity. “During our research several things became very clear,” said James O’Connor, Vintuary Holdings CEO. “People of all responsible social backgrounds instinctually think about long-term survival, but simply are too busy or do not have the skill sets to assemble all the ingredients necessary to increase the odds of survival if threatened by a catastrophic event.” In an effort to build a safe, sustainable neighborhood, Trident Lakes will reportedly offer special financing to law enforcement, teachers and other civil servants. “A lot of like-minded people who would be critical assets in adverse situations may not be able to afford the costs,” O’Connor said. “We’ve built in a program to ensure the inclusion of those that could contribute to the structure of the community in a time of need.” Trident Lakes’ fountain will measure 55,000 sq. ft., with the Poseidon centerpiece at its heart. “The fountain, in its final form, will be one of the largest in the world,” said Charles Ralph, Trident Lakes’ lead architect. “Poseidon is big and bold, and he sets the tone for the entire community. This level of quality will shine
Trident Lakes is a $300 million project, which is being developed by Vintuary Holdings Corp. of Dallas, Texas.
The resort will include a championship golf course, a five-star spa, sports courts, jogging trails, gun ranges, an equestrian center, restaurants and retail shops.
throughout. It’s going to be a place people enjoy, but also depend on.” The resort is touted as “part private resort/part safe haven,” with a three-pronged philosophy of “Plan, Protect, Play.” Approximately 400 earth-covered, terraced condos with three unique floor plans ranging from 900 to 3,600-sq. ft. will all provide patio views of one of the site’s three lagoons. Amenities will include an 18hole golf course; 20-acre blue lagoons with white-sand beaches; a five-star spa; jogging trails; sports courts; kids’ play areas and
learning center; an equestrian center; polo fields; zip lines; a waterfront wedding venue; and a row of helipads. Security features will include off-the-grid sources of food, water and energy, a protective 12-ft. wall that surrounds the property, watchtowers, a navigable tunnel system, communal greenhouses, a DNA vault, an air purification system and air-lock blast doors. The price tag for a condo will reportedly align with the cost of an affluent second or vacation home. National celebrities will highlight the first wave of residents, according to the website. Phase I , which is the first of three planned subdivisions, will be via invitationonly. The Phase II waiting list is open to public and is currently being filled at TridentLakes.com. Recently, Trident Lakes had announced that former U.S. Navy SEAL and decorated security diplomat Robert I. Kaneiss would serve as its chief security officer, but accepted his resignation a month later so he could accept a high-level advisory role in a joint venture between the governments of the United States and Somalia. Officials announced that they would immediately commence a search for his replacement. O’Connor said that Trident Lakes will consider internal and external candidates for its next see TRIDENT page 14
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reconstructed. Those require little, if any, immediate attention. Roads with lower grades range from needing only preventive maintenance to emphasizing and ensuring their safety until repairs or replacement are performed. A rating of “D” or “E” means a
street needs to be demolished or completely reconstructed. For those types of capital improvement projects, the department sends out a bid to general contractors. The street repairs division ensures that roadways meet or exceed their designed life expectancies. It does so by performing all types of street
Sol Gieser (L), Kirby-Smith Machinery governmental sales representative, meets with Jerry Ortega, city of Dallas mobility & street services department assistant director. “Sol, and everyone I’ve worked with from Kirby-Smith, go above and beyond to ensure our machines and operators maximize production and keep equipment downtime to a minimum,” said Ortega.
treatments just short of complete reconstruction. “Because we have merged and are now under the same umbrella, we share all resources and can best determine the work that’s planned for upcoming fiscal years,” said Galceran. “That saves costs and speeds up repairs and maintenance.” New Urban Forestry Division Ortega noted that the merger increased efficiencies and saved capital resources, which the mobility & street services department is putting toward improving the city streets’ aesthetics and their environment. “The savings from the merger allowed us to create an urban forestry division within the department, and soon we will hire a city forester,” said Ortega. “We are looking at ways to expand the tree canopy citywide by planting trees and native, low-maintenance plants in the medians and rights-ofway. This added landscaping will
enhance the city by making our streets greener and shadier. It’s a real win-win for all.” Good Equipment, Excellent Service The city of Dallas also looks for great value in equipment. A large percentage of its fleet includes Komatsu, Gradall, Vögele, Wirtgen and Hamm machines purchased from Kirby-Smith Machinery Inc. with the help of Governmental Sales Rep. Sol Gieser and supporting staff. “Our crews like the production and power of the equipment, as well as the fuel efficiency and reliability,” said Ortega. “All of the machinery we get from KirbySmith performs well. It’s good, and the ongoing service behind it is even better.” In addition to the initial training that comes with new equipment purchases, Kirby-Smith Machinery also provides added opportunities for the city’s personnel to learn how to best utilize the machines.
“Sol, and everyone I’ve worked with from Kirby-Smith, go above and beyond to ensure our machines and operators maximize production and keep our equipment downtime to a minimum,” said Ortega. “It’s a pleasure to work with a company that cares about the customer. They exceed our expectations.” Future Benefits Galceran and the mobility & street services team view Dallas citizens as customers and strive every day to make their lives better. “The merger has already paid dividends, and we believe it will continue to do so going forward,” said Ortega. “We’re committed to giving the public the most bang for its buck. I think combining forces will yield benefits that we haven’t discovered yet; we are excited about what the future holds.” (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
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