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® June 28 2026 Vol. XXVII • No. 13
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Inside
CLM Mobilizes to Help Beached Boat...8
Liebherr Cranes Power Big Alaska Project...14
Work under stage two included foundation shoring, falsework erection and precast girder placement over the tracks.
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is in the process of replacing two bridges on Interstate 80 near Whitmore, from west of Crystal Lake Road to east of the State Route 20 Separation at Yuba Pass SOH Bridge.
By Lori Lovely
CEG CORRESPONDENT
Helena Schools Begin Major Construction...24
Table of Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Aggregate & Recycling Section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-19 Concrete Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-27 Attachments & Parts Section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-36 Truck & Trailer Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43-47 Auction Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-57 Business Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Advertisers Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
The $112 million project was launched because, according to Caltrans’ Structures Maintenance and Investigations, the existing bridges have a poor health rating and do not meet load-carrying capacity for freight movement freight trucks. see YUBA page 32
Standing Out in the Crowd Construction Workforce Sees Much Value in Earning Credentials
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Credentials and certifications are common these days in the construction industry. From OSHA training to crane operator certification, these titles are seen as differentiators, proof that a craft worker The construction industry supports workforce has the competence, skills and knowledge an employer credentialing. So does the workforce itself. An NCCER credentials survey found that craft can trust.
By Lucy Perry
CEG CORRESPONDENT
see CREDENTIALS page 42
workers favor attaining credentials, such as licenses and certificates.