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Tag: Hurricane Irma: Page 2
Business
Subcontractors of all experience levels needed for work in Irma, Harvey disaster areas
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma have left a wake of demolished homes and strewn debris, and also high demand for subcontractors who can load, haul and dump large amounts of material. Pay rates for subcontractors are also starting to rise, sometimes leading to bidding wars between local governments as communities become more desperate for relief. That […]
September 26, 2017
Business
Indexes indicate future growth in construction despite drop in August
The next 12 months should bring construction growth following a disappointing August, according to three recently released indexes. Destruction from Hurricanes Irma and Harvey, however, are causing additional uncertainty for the industry. One of those concerns is how the storms will affect the construction industry’s worker shortage. “Finding skilled workers will be essential to ensure the […]
September 25, 2017
Oils & lubricants
Flood-damaged rental fleets get help from Genie; guidelines for flooded machinery released
Terex AWP has sent three teams to travel throughout Texas to assess Genie equipment in customers’ rental fleets following flooding from Hurricane Harvey and help them get back up and running. The company has also issued water damage repair checklists for Genie booms, scissors and telehandlers to all customers in the area, as well as […]
September 25, 2017
Roadbuilding
FHWA sends Fla. $25 million for Irma infrastructure repairs
Florida Gov. Rick Scott announced that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approved a $25 million Emergency Relief Quick Release Grant to help the state’s roadways and transportation system recover from the damage caused by Hurricane Irma, Space Coast Daily reports. The funds will be used for emergency repairs on impacted roads, embankments, bridges or other infrastructure […]
September 22, 2017
Roadbuilding
Fla. resumes toll collection after being suspended for Irma evacuees
Most toll road collections in Florida will resume at 12:01 a.m. Sept. 21, the Florida Department of Transportation says. The state had suspended tolls Sept. 5 throughout the state to aid Hurricane Irma evacuations and those evacuees’ return to the state. Tolls, however, will remain suspended on the Homestead Extension of Florida’s Turnpike, south of […]
September 21, 2017
Business
Home starts dip, as builder confidence is shaken by recent storms
The start of construction on new homes in the U.S. fell 0.8 percent during the month of August due to a decrease in multi-family starts. Meanwhile, single-family starts are approaching a 20 percent year-over-year improvement. Despite the strength in single-family, the NAHB reports that builder confidence has fallen due to uncertainty caused by Hurricanes Harvey […]
September 20, 2017
Roadbuilding
NCDOT urges drone hobbyists to stay grounded during hurricane recovery efforts
Drones have been used in the aftermath of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma to bring stunning footage as well as help relief workers and rescuers respond to disaster areas, but the North Carolina Department of Transportation warns that the devices can hinder those same efforts. The NCDOT issued a warning ahead of Irma, urging drone hobbyists […]
September 14, 2017
Roadbuilding
Fla. continues toll-road suspensions as Irma evacuees return
All road-toll collections in Florida remain suspended following Hurricane Irma, as evacuees make their way home. Gov. Rick Scott directed the Florida Department of Transportation to suspend the tolls ahead of the storm so residents could access hurricane supplies and evacuate faster. Now, the same measure is being implemented to allow for safe return. The […]
September 13, 2017
Construction Equipment
Irma’s winds snap three tower cranes in Miami
As Miami was hammered by tropical storm force winds and the occasional hurricane force gust generated by Hurricane Irma, the booms of three tower cranes in the city came down Sunday. No injures were reported in either incident and, according to a report from the Miami Herald, all three booms stayed attached to the towers of […]
September 10, 2017
Home
Fla., Ga. interstates under heavy Irma evacuee traffic; USDOT drops safety regulations
Interstates in Florida and Georgia are experiencing heavy traffic from Florida evacuees, transportation officials report. The Miami Herald reports that the Florida Turnpike and Interstates 75 and 95 are experiencing heavy traffic from evacuees. The Georgia Department of Transportation reports that Interstate 75 is experiencing heavy traffic from Florida evacuees heading toward Atlanta. That traffic […]
September 8, 2017
Construction Equipment
Miami’s tower cranes can’t withstand Irma’s Category 5 winds, city warns
Miami officials are concerned about the 20 to 25 tower cranes that are on construction sites in the city, as Hurricane Irma barrels toward Florida. The cranes can withstand winds up to 145 mph, but not a Category 5 storm, the city says. The National Weather Service reports that Irma is packing maximum sustained winds […]
September 7, 2017
Roadbuilding
Florida suspends road tolls, construction ahead of Hurricane Irma
All toll roads in Florida have been suspended in preparation for Hurricane Irma. Gov. Rick Scott directed the Florida Department of Transportation to suspend the tolls so people can access hurricane supplies and evacuate faster, if necessary. “They will be suspended for the duration of the storm’s impacts to Florida,” Scott said of the tolls. […]
September 7, 2017
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