VDOT - Mon April 15, 2019
Agencies OK Funding for Va.'s Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
The Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission (HRTAC) approved a funding agreement with the Virginia Department of Transportation March 29 to deliver the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel (HRBT) Expansion Project — the largest transportation project in Virginia's history....
Liebherr - Wed April 03, 2019
Milestone Reached on New Liebherr USA Co. Headquarters Construction Project
The final piece of structural steel recently was installed at the Liebherr USA Co. new headquarters building — a significant construction milestone. Work is on schedule for completion in 2020. The project will house Liebherr USA Co....
Virginia Department of Transportation - Mon March 04, 2019
VDOT Picks Contractor for Largest Project in State's History
Gov. Ralph Northam announced that the Commonwealth of Virginia has selected Hampton Roads Connector Partners, a design-build team, to deliver the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel (HRBT) Expansion Project. The fixed price ($3.3 billion) and fixed completion date (Nov....
Epiroc - Wed February 20, 2019
James River Equipment Becomes Full-line Epiroc Dealer in Virginia
Epiroc, a leading productivity partner for the mining, infrastructure and natural resources industries, has added James River Equipment as a full-line dealer in Virginia. Previously a dealer of Epiroc hydraulic attachments throughout the state, James River Equipment (JRE) has added sales and rental of new and used Epiroc drill rigs, along with rock drilling tools, parts and service....
AASHTO - Thu February 07, 2019
Virginia Seals 5-Year, $1B Highway Deal With Transurban
The commonwealth of Virginia has cemented a five-year deal with private firm Transurban to upgrade sections of Interstates 495 and 95. The deal represents roughly $1 billion in construction contracts. "My administration is committed to creating opportunity for Virginia families and businesses in every corner of the commonwealth, and that requires having a safe, reliable transportation network," Gov....
American Physical Therapy Association - Mon February 04, 2019
Construction Begins on New APTA HQ in National Landing
Let the construction begin … current and former APTA leaders gathered in Alexandria, Va., to celebrate the groundbreaking of APTA Centennial Center, a 7-story, 115,000-sq.-ft. building that will be the association's headquarters beginning in 2021....
Brenda Ruggiero – CEG Correspondent - Mon January 28, 2019
Virginia Sets Priorities for Infrastructure, Transit
Transportation projects have been moving forward in the commonwealth of Virginia since the General Assembly adopted landmark transportation legislation in 2013. Passed under former Gov. Bob McDonnell, the legislation was designed to govern the prioritizing of projects by the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB)....
Link-Belt Cranes - Wed January 16, 2019
Dominion Energy Virginia Purchases Link-Belt RT for North Anna Shutdown
Dominion Energy Virginia, a unit of Dominion Energy Inc. , finalized purchase of a Link-Belt 150-ton (135-t) RTC-80150 Series II for North Anna Power Station in Mineral, Va. A scheduled shutdown every 18 months for the generating plant requires repairs and maintenance around the clock for a 30-day period....
AASHTO Journal - Mon December 17, 2018
Virginia Governor Taps VDOT To Lead 'Zero Death' Initiative
The Virginia Department of Transportation, along with the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, Virginia State Police, and other state agencies, is being tasked to lead a statewide effort to join the Toward Zero Deaths or TZD movement, which includes a new website, www.TZDVA.org....
Brenda Ruggiero – CEG Correspondent - Mon December 17, 2018
Bridge Expansion Tests Crews' Ingenuity
A $409.6 million bridge and highway project under way in Chesapeake, Va., constitutes the largest design-build contract awarded by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to date. The work involves improvements and expanded capacity along nearly 9 mi....
