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Volvo For a Good Time

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Eric

You have waited long enough. But for what? A video of construction work promised back to you on April 3rd of last year. Back during that time I was spoiled when it came to the connective corridor construction work taking … Continue reading →

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Old Dump Trucks

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Eric

I’ve come across some neat old dump trucks recently that I would like to share. First, Barrett Paving and one of their site trucks that happens to be a Ford L700. It looks good with a full load of stone … Continue reading →

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Volvo ECR305CL Excavator

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Eric

This past summer I was awash in heavy construction footage. With the sheer amount of heavy equipment infesting the downtown area I had my pick of machines and trucks to video and photograph. This Volvo ECR305CL became so common place … Continue reading →

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The New Normal

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Eric

This is the new normal in downtown now. Giant cold planers driving through the streets like cars. I walked along side this machine for nearly a mile as it traveled through the heart of the city with hardly a person taking … Continue reading →

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The Birth of a Street

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Eric

Drivers rejoice! A new street is entering the world or at the very least, half a street. Now that utilities, curbs, and sidewalks have all been upgraded or replaced work has started on rebuilding the tattered remains of West Fayette … Continue reading →

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Trench Box Flipping

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Eric

Maybe you’ve watched a strong man competition show in the past and seen the event where the competitors flip a large truck tire end over end. It’s also become very popular in CrossFit to prove how Alpha you are. No … Continue reading →

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False Start

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Eric

Looks like the Barrett Paving crew I spent so much time watching last summer has returned for more storm sewer action. No doubt lured out by the warm weather of last week activity was in full swing on what appears … Continue reading →

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On the Job – Barrett Paving

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Eric

For the past three or four weeks I have been following an ongoing sewer repair project occurring on the fringes of Armory Square. I’m not exactly sure what is going on but based on the piping and concrete forms being … Continue reading →

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