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FEATURE PROJECT:
NUCOR Bar Mill-Norfolk Site Remediation
Three sets of RR tracks were removed and
replaced as part of the clean up.
Protected workers repair a junction box.
Warning signs marked the "HOT ZONES" which required TYVEK suits.
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General Excavating began work in October of 1999 on phase one of a remediation project for Nucor Bar Mill Group in Norfolk, Nebraska. The final stages of the project were completed in December of 2003. The goal of the project was to clean up lead and cadmium impacted soil and construct a synthetic capping system.
"The installation of the synthetic capping system, is designed to prevent the migration of metals to the water table and provide a barrier between the airborne soil particles and the steel mill workers." explains Craig Osborn, Project Manager, for HDR Engineering, Inc. The synthetic capping and drainage system constructed for Nucor by General Excavating represented a divergence in the typical design associated with the kind of contamination present at Nucor Bar-Mill. Usually, the type of clean up found at Nucor calls for excavating the material and hauling it to a hazardous waste site. The capping system utilized in this project is typically associated with landfill remediation projects.
The critical safety elements required on this project coupled with completing the work at an operating steel mill required a high level of diligence by General Excavating. HAZMAT safety, coordination with Nucor plant personnel, and an exacting attention to tight project specifications were essential for this project to succeed. According to Tomas Miller, Environmental Manager for Nucor Bar-Mill,"General Excavating had to overcome some significant challenges completing the job at an operating steel mill...GE met the deadline and did so while maintaining high quality standards for their work. The finished product met all of our expectations and saved us considerable money over other project alternatives."
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Excellence in Construction
General Excavating Wins For Eighth Consecutive Year
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General Excavating was presented three "Excellence in Construction" awards at the 8th annual Associated Builders and Contractors Awards Banquet recently held in Omaha, Nebraska. General Excavating has won an "Excellence in Construction" award for eight straight years. "The success General Excavating has achieved is a direct reflection on the commitment of our employees. These awards are a testament to the level of service we strive to provide every day," states Joe D'Amico, vice president for General Excavating. Awards were received for the following projects:
Salt Valley Generating Station ~ Makeup Water Supply & Blowdown Project for the Lincoln Electric System. General Excavating constructed a 2-mile HDPE water pipeline, associated pumps, and pump pit structures. The engineer for the project was Burns & McDonnell.
Nucor Steel NN2 Site Remediation Project for NUCOR Bar Mill-Norfolk featured on page one. General Excavating constructed a synthetic capping system and completed other associated environmental work. The engineer for the project was HDR Engineering, Inc.
Calamus State Fish Hatchery Drainage Modification Project for the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission. General Excavating constructed an underground drain line, fish harvesting catch basin, and modified the hatchery water discharge system. The engineer for the project was the Nebraska Game & Parks, Engineering Division.
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Have Project? Will Travel!
This past year General Excavating "criss-crossed" the state of Nebraska to complete projects. Of course, these are just a handful of the many jobs that were completed throughout the Midwest. On your next project, let General Excavating be "YOUR UNDERGROUND PARTNER".
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PROJECT BRIEFS
COMPLETED & ONGOING PROJECTS
Project: Water Main Installation
Owner: City of Lincoln
Location: NW 47th Street, Lincoln
Project: New Fiber to National Guard
Owner: ALLTEL
Location: Municipal Airport, Lincoln
Project: 52-Mile Fiber Ring Installation
Owner: Ayrshire Telephone Company
Location: Ayrshire, Iowa
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Project: Sewer & Water Installation
Owner: The Knolls
Location: 22nd & Old Cheney, Lincoln
Project: Remediation System Install
Owner: Whitehead Oil
Location: Cotner & A Street, Lincoln
Project: Sewer Force Main Installation
Owner: H&S Plumbing
Location: Crete, Nebraska
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Above & Beyond
"Above and beyond" describes the level of commitment and service given by Lowry Engstrom to his customers and to General Excavating. 2004 marks the start of Lowry's 26th year of excellence. General Excavating's high number of repeat clients is a direct reflection of the effort made by Lowry and all of General Excavating's employees to ensure customer satisfaction remains our number one goal.
THANKS to all of our employees who celebrated milestone years of service in 2003! Commitment by General Excavating employees means better service to our clients.
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2003 Milestone Anniversaries
25 Year Lowry Engstrom
20 Year Terry Clifton
15 Year Dan Nelson, Dan Erickson,
10 Year Jim Oldfield, Juan Lopez-Sanchez
5 Year Dan Chesnut, Steve Stowers
PHOTO OF THE QUARTER
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Photo of the quarter is an opportunity for General Excavating's employees to show others the work they perform. Winner's receive cash and have their photo displayed at General Excavating.
This quarter's photo winner is Steve Crosby. Steve is a project foreman and has been with General Excavating 6 years.
General Excavating, working as a subcontractor for Sentry Electric, directionally drilled almost 2,000 feet of electrical conduit on the Lincoln Mall improvement project. Judson Irrigation also utilized the services of General Excavating to bore approximately 2,000 feet of irrigation line as part of the City of Lincoln's work to improve the streetscape near the capital.
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