Pittsburgh Bridge Collapse Replacement Completed in Just 10 Months
The Fern Hollow Bridge replacement project in the city of Pittsburgh will be completed in 10 months instead of the normal three years, thanks to a focus on the supply chain and collaboration.
New Civil Engineer reports the new bridge will also feature improved facilities for pedestrians and cyclists. The bridge will replace the structure that collapsed on January 28, injuring 10 people.
Read the story on how it was done.
Source: New Civil Engineer
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Frank Raczon has influenced and covered the equipment industry for 35 years, including 15 years as senior editor of Construction Equipment, and marketing, advertising, and public relations work for the industry's top manufacturers. He authored "Caterpillar: Modern Earthmoving Marvels" (Motorbooks, 2015), and has won numerous awards in his career, highlighted by nods from the Construction Writers Association, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, the Business Marketing Association, and BtoB magazine. Raczon has also won awards from publishing peer groups such as ASBPE and TABPI.
