Tag: Windsor

Safety
Father-to-be and father of 5 killed in Colorado trench collapse
On April 16th, Jorge Baez Valadez and Christopher Lee Ramirez lost their lives in a trench collapse. OSHA is investigation the incident. More details here.
May 1, 2019
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Roadbuilding
Work begins on Gordie Howe International Bridge
Work has started on the Gordie Howe International Bridge. The cable-stayed bridge's main span will stretch 2,798 ft, the longest of any bridge in North America.
October 15, 2018
Gordie Howe Bridge conceptual drawing
Roadbuilding
Groundbreaking held in Detroit for Gordie Howe International Bridge
Officials from the U.S.A. & Canada participated in a groundbreaking ceremony in Detroit, marking next steps in the construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge.
July 20, 2018
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Roadbuilding
Builders chosen for longest cable-stayed main span in N. America
Construction, architectural and financial firms are tasked to build the Gordie Howe Int'l Bridge. See what the builders are up against on Equipment World.
July 9, 2018
Gordie Howe Bridge conceptual drawing
Roadbuilding
95% of property acquired for Gordie Howe International Bridge
The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) reports that, as of April 1, nearly 95 percent of the property needed for building the Gordie Howe International Bridge has been acquired by the Michigan Department of Transportation, meaning construction is still on track to begin in 2018, The Detroit News reports. “We’re aware there have been litigation and […]
May 4, 2018
Gordie Howe International Bridge customs and toll plaza
Roadbuilding
Construction Academy students tour Gordie Howe International Bridge construction site
High school students from the Construction Academy at St. Joseph’s Catholic High School and FJ Brennan in Windsor, Ontario, toured the bridge landing leading up to the Canadian side of the Gordie Howe International Bridge and the Canadian port of entry, as well as the new city hall, on October 18, CTV News Windsor reports. […]
October 24, 2017
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Roadbuilding
Timeline for completion of Gordie Howe International Bridge extended to 2023
Due to changing specifications and the complex bidding process, construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Windsor, Ontario, Canada and Detroit, Mich. probably won’t be completed until 2023, the Windsor Star reports. The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority informed the three groups competing for the project that their detailed bids will not be required until next year. […]
August 28, 2017
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Roadbuilding
Former U.S. roads boss hoping to raise $250 million
Former U.S. federal transportation boss Ray LaHood is trying to raise the required $250 million for a U.S. customs plaza for the $2.1-billion Detroit River bridge project. LaHood, who retired in February 2013, now holds several roles in the private sector including with Caterpillar Inc. and as senior policy advisor for Washington law firm DLA Piper. […]
November 10, 2014
Construction Equipment
Doosan appoints new distributors
Doosan has appointed six dealerships as new carriers of Doosan heavy equipment. These dealerships are Nova International Limited in Windsor, Ontario, Canada; Aylesford in Nova Scotia, Canada; and Swiderski Equipment, with four locations in Wisconsin (Mosinee, Wausau, Thorp, and Waupaca, Wisconsin). All new distributors carry a variety of Doosan equipment, which may include wheel excavators, […]
May 22, 2012
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