Pulice

A look at Kingman’s newest I-40 interchange. Pulice – a FlatironDragados company is approaching completion of the I-40: Rancho Santa Fe Traffic Interchange Project at Exit 56 in east Kingman, Arizona. Working with the Arizona Department of Transportation, the project team constructed a new I-40 traffic interchange and four-lane divided roads on Flying Fortress Parkway, including sidewalk, curb and gutter, and a center raised median. These improvements will provide better access to the airport and east Kingman, support future traffic demand and help reduce congestion. It’s rewarding to see the finished infrastructure coming into view.

The finish line is coming into view in Kingman. The I-40: Rancho Santa Fe Traffic Interchange Project in east Kingman, Arizona, is looking good as Pulice – a FlatironDragados company approaches completion of the new interchange at Interstate 40 Exit 56. Working with the Arizona Department of Transportation, the project team constructed a new I-40 traffic interchange and four-lane divided roads on Flying Fortress Parkway, including sidewalk, curb and gutter, and a center raised median. The project will improve access to the airport and the rapidly growing east Kingman area and accommodate future traffic demand.

Several major work areas are taking shape on the I-10 Colorado County project in south central Texas. Over the past few months, crews have: + Installed beams at the Union Pacific Railroad structure + Set beams and poured sections of the bridge decks at the Colorado River crossing + Built subgrade and placed base and bond breaker in preparation for concrete paving + Installed steel and concrete girders for the State Highway 71 connector over the I-10 main lanes With bridge construction advancing and concrete paving expected to begin in the coming weeks, crews are making progress across several key areas of the corridor.

Savanna, Vino and Bobby had a great time meeting future construction leaders at the University of Houston. A little farther east in Beaumont, Texas, Ankur and Marlon talked with students about how rewarding their careers have been. Not to be outdone, Keith returned to his alma mater, Texas A&M and brought along Julian for the fun. And finally, David and Andy returned to their alma mater, the University of Texas at Arlington, to speak about opportunities with Pulice. Next up on our fall career fair tour: 🎓 9/23 - Texas Tech 🎓 9/23 - Texas State 🎓 9/24 - Arizona State University 🎓 10/2 - Northern Arizona University 🎓 10/18 - University of Arizona

In construction claims management, the plan can change within hours and a claim might stay open for years. That makes organization, judgment and adaptability essential for Kristen Nardini, corporate claims manager for Pulice – a FlatironDragados company. Kristen manages claims involving general liability, auto liability, workers’ compensation and builder’s risk, coordinating with project managers, safety teams, attorneys, insurance carriers, brokers and risk professionals. “Most claims go on for many months to several years, so I can never let a single claim fall off my radar,” Kristen says.

“Everyone’s really helpful. If I’m doing something I’m unfamiliar with, there’s always someone to help me out,” says Michael Ford. Michael recently joined McNeil Brothers, a subsidiary of Pulice – a FlatironDragados company, and is working with the team at Mesa Gateway Airport in Mesa, Arizona. For Michael, building a career in the skilled trades means having opportunities to learn while working alongside people willing to share their experience. He says his co-workers encourage questions, help him develop new skills and keep safety top of mind throughout the workday. That type of environment matters as Pulice and McNeil Brothers continue developing the skilled trades professionals who build critical transportation infrastructure across Arizona, Texas and the other areas we serve. On National Tradesmen Day, we recognize Michael and the skilled trades professionals whose expertise, craftsmanship and commitment to safety keep our projects and communities moving.

When Arizona’s blistering summer heat dictates the schedule, the paving shift starts at midnight. Alongside our subsidiary McNeil Brothers, our teams place concrete overnight for the Taxiway G Realignment and Reconstruction project at Mesa Gateway Airport in Mesa, Arizona. Working from midnight until roughly sunrise gives the paving team cooler conditions for concrete placement and finishing. An on-site McNeil Brothers batch plant also keeps material moving quickly, with 10-cubic-yard loads reaching the Gomaco 4000 slipform paver about 12 to 15 minutes after batching. The work is about more than concrete. Taxiway G replaces a legacy diagonal configuration with a 90-degree connection designed to improve runway safety and give pilots a more direct view of runway traffic. Pulice is also coordinating the work with the Runway 12R-30L Phase II project. Completing the projects concurrently avoids another future runway shutdown, reducing operational disruption and benefiting the traveling public. It’s a strong example of how planning, self-perform capability and experienced craft come together on complex airfield construction.

This dry work area looked very different earlier this summer.  Crews installed cofferdams within the Pharr San Juan Main Canal in South Texas, holding back water to create dry areas for construction of a four-lane bridge.  Since then, crews have drilled 54-inch-wide shafts 84 feet deep and begun building the columns that will support the structure. Once complete, the bridge will carry two lanes of traffic in each direction.  The structure is part of the 365 Tollway project, a new roadway that will provide an additional connection in the Rio Grande Valley.

Project Manager Victoria Garcia (left) and Field Engineer Andrea Quitian (right) are smiling for a reason. They are back at their alma mater, the University of Texas at San Antonio, to talk to students about the amazing opportunities we offer. Next up for our career fair tour: 🎓 9/15 - University of Texas at Arlington 🎓 9/16 - University of Houston 🎓 9/16 - Lamar University 🎓 9/17 - University of Oklahoma

In solemn remembrance of that tragic day a quarter century ago.