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
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
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
MC 22A Rescues Weak Dam
Editor: Debbie Reaney
The number of deficient and potentially dangerous dams in America is on the rise. Lower design criteria of older dams, long-deferred maintenance, and increased rainfall brought on by climate change pose a threat to human life if a dam were to breach from too much stress on its structure. Over in Happy Valley, PA, home to the Penn State Nittany Lions, the Rockview Reservoir dam is one of the most high-hazard ... Read more
CH 650 Signals a Faster Future for NYC Subway
Popular Transit System Undergoes Major Upgrades
Editor: Allison Braswell
New York City is the city that never sleeps--and same goes for its world-famous and well-used public transit system. Every day, 268,000 suburbanites and sightseers ride the Eighth Avenue A/C/E subway lines between 59th Street in Manhattan and High Street in Brooklyn. The problem is, the Automatic Block Signaling currently being used by the su ... Read more
Drilling for Tranquility amid Turnpike Expansion
Editor: Allison Braswell
Four years after construction began, PennDOT has recently completed the first phase of their overhaul of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Major improvements so far include a second lane to the Turnpike ramps from northbound and southbound U.S. Route 1, the widening of Route 132 near the US. 1 Interchange, bridge and ramp replacements. All construction is expected to wrap up by mid-2026. While this new extra road spac ... Read more
Comacchio Drill for Earth Retention
Culvert Replacement in the Queen City
Editor: Allison Braswell
The City of Charlotte, NC is commencing their five-year mission to refine facilities and infrastructure for its ever-growing population. Funded by Mecklenburg County's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), hundreds of construction projects taking place during fiscal years 2023-2027 will help the city keep pace with its growing community of over 1 million residents (about ... Read more
Comacchio MC28 Combats Cold Weather
Keller Installs Ground Anchors for LNG Tanks
Editor: Allison Braswell
Wisconsin is infamous for its long, snowy, and freezing winters--a time when the demand for natural gas to heat homes is at its highest. Partially due to the economic recovery since the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. households can expect to pay around 54% more for natural gas this winter. Therefore, by storing it when demand is low in th ... Read more
