Breccia Construction recently completed a critical highway improvement project as part of the North Carolina Department of Transportation's (NCDOT) ongoing efforts to repair and enhance the I-40 corridor in the gorge between Exit 7 and the Tennessee border. This project became essential after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc in 2024, causing severe flooding that significantly damaged the infrastructure. This initiative is part of the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and represe ... Read more
The Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center is undergoing a significant expansion and modernization project, which includes the construction of an 11-story patient tower. This project is part of a $900 million investment aimed at transforming the delivery of care in northeastern Pennsylvania. With about 600,000 ft2 (about half the area of Chicago's Millennium Park) added, this expansion will nearly double the size of the medical center. This expansion will enhance the medical center's ... Read more
Berkel & Company Contractors (Berkel) is spearheading the renovation and expansion of two historic buildings in Washington, D.C. The renovations aim to address a backlog of upgrades, comply with modern building codes, enhance security, and improve energy efficiency. As part of a broader effort to consolidate the agency's staff into a more efficient and modern workspace, the renovations began in 2021 and are expected to take several years to complete. For this project, Berkel is f ... Read more
Segment 09, also known as the Orr Road to Rocky River Road West stretch, is a two-mile addition to the existing greenway that spans 30 plus miles between Pineville and the Cabarrus County line. It is part of the ambitious Cross Charlotte Trail Project currently under construction in Charlotte, NC. When completed, a delightful network of trails for walkers, joggers, and cyclists will have been created. However, this trail won't just be a scenic route--it will also connect to nearby amenities givi ... Read more
Polivka International, based in Charlotte, NC, specializes in railroad construction, project management, and industrial site development and is known for its expertise in rail infrastructure design and construction. Currently, they are set to conduct production drilling at a railroad site in Maryland using two Comacchio drill rigs rented from International Construction Equipment, Inc. (ICE®). Known for their efficiency and reliability in drilling operations, the Comacchio CH 650 multipurpose d ... Read more
On the southern banks of the Monongahela and Ohio Rivers sits Mt. Washington, PA. Just outside of downtown Pittsburgh, PA. Formally known as Coal Hill, with its easy access to the Pittsburgh coal mines, Mount Washington allowed several coal mines to base their operations there. Rock and sandstone were transported up and down the hill on Mt. Washington due to its access to the river, utilizing boats to haul material from the coal mines to other areas. However, this now local tourist a ... Read more
Recently, critical work began to stabilize the soil beneath an historic Masonic Temple in Watertown, WI. This project included stabilizing an existing beam and masonry wall in the basement of the existing temple, jet grouting soil stabilization below the basement floor down to the bedrock, installation of interior drain tile, weeps, and sump pit, the removal of a portion of the existing hollow sidewalk, and the installation of waterproofing on the south basement wall to prepare for futur ... Read more
The $3.1-billion extension of Sound Transit's Light Rail Federal Way Link system in the Seattle, WA metropolitan area will transform the way that residents travel for work and leisure purposes. Under construction since 2019, the extension will be 7.8 miles long and will feature three new stations, creating a faster alternative route for those traveling between the cities of SeaTac and Federal Way in Washington state. Completion is estimated to be late 2026 and will serve an estimated 3 ... Read more
The Blue Ridge Parkway is one of the nation's most visited and scenic national parks. The park runs for 469 miles through 29 counties in Virginia and North Carolina providing memorable views of the Appalachian Mountains. There are also numerous parking areas at trailheads for the various hiking trails that intersect the parkway, and several campgrounds located along the parkway allow for overnight stays. Certain sections of the park are closed in the winter due to inclement weather mak ... Read more
GSI Strengthens Cellular Infrastructure Edited by Debbie Reaney A recent cell tower retrofit was performed by GeoStabilization International (GSI), experts at providing solutions for protecting wind, solar, storage, power & energy infrastructure. GSI was selected as a subcontractor for this project, working for General Contractor, K-Co Enterprises out of Piedmont SC. K Co Enterprises serves all phases of commercial concrete, foundation, and tower construction needs in the south-e ... Read more
