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America’s Largest EPA Contractor on How to Avoid Equipment Downtime

Construction Business Owner

Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. That’s the challenge Tim Bland, assistant operations manager at Environmental Restoration LLC, faces every day. Imagine maintaining 300 pieces of rolling stock plus 200 pieces of equipment spread across the entire United States, U.S.

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Puerto Rico Utility Endures New Crisis in Leadership

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After a management crisis in early July, operations at the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority have settled down following the appointment of electrical engineer José F. Ortiz as the utility’s new executive director and chief operating officer.

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Burns & McDonnell Named Program Manager for Massive Puerto Rico Grid Rebuild

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The contract is just the beginning of the program, which will include transmission and distribution upgrades and new generation.

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News About Earthbags Solving Climate Problems

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Thousands of people in Puerto Rico are still living under blue tarps three years after Hurricane Maria struck the island, and more than 30,000 families have asked the government for assistance after the storm destroyed or damaged their homes, with not everyone eligible to receive help.

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Cat Dealership Gets Permission For Distribution Center in Cuba

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The Miami Herald reports Caterpillar's Puerto Rico-based dealer, RIMCO Cat , has been give permission to set up a distribution center and warehouse in Cuba's Mariel Special Economic Development Zone.

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Why GPS Fleet Tracking and Management is an Invaluable Technology for Owners & Managers

Construction Business Owner

Why GPS Fleet Tracking and Management is an Invaluable Technology for Owners & Managers GPS fleet tracking is an invaluable tool for construction businesses wanting to protect their assets, minimize liability, and reduce costs. mhodges Mon, 06/03/2024 - 15:42 Buckle up for safety. Fill out the form on this page to read the article.

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3rd annual Construction Inclusion Week begins October 16-20

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Every state and Puerto Rico is represented in registration, as well as international firms in Canada, UAE, Peru, India, and Ghana. The anticipated reach for 2023 is more than 750,000+ industry workers, including subcontractors, craft workers, and construction management professionals, on over 6,500 project sites nationwide.