Equipment Corporation of America (ECA) celebrated its 100-year anniversary with more than 400 guests in Pittsburgh, Pa., on June 1. The attendees represented industry leaders, family and friends, from the U.S., Canada and Europe. The event kicked off at the Heinz History Center amidst the symbols of Pittsburgh’s rich industrial heritage, and then guests were shuttled to the Omni William Penn Hotel for dinner and dancing. The highlights of the event included a colorful talk and slideshow presentation by CEO Roy Kern with photos and stories from the firm’s history; a few words from Roy’s father, Al, who served as CEO from 1965 to 1986; entertaining comments from President and long-time employee Ben Dutton; and the presentation of engraved platters commemorating 100 years of business to the Kern family by Vice President of Sales & Marketing Jeff Harmston and Marketing Manager Kelly Simon. Highlights also included public recognition for past and present employees and business partners that made the momentous occasion possible. more consecutive years of work with no lost time accidents or lost work days in calendar year 2017. ECA was recognized in the “100,000 – 300,000 Man Hours Worked” category, and ECA Canada was recognized in the “Less Than 50,000 – 100,000 Man Hours Worked” category. ECA Canada had taken home an award in the “Less Than 50,000 Man-Hours Worked” category in 2016. “As we Hayward Baker (HBI) has released Geotech Solutions, which is the first augmented reality (AR) app to be developed by a geotechnical construction firm. The app features innovative augmented reality that visually engages users and demonstrates how HBI leverages the strengths of multiple techniques to provide clients with the optimal solutions for their projects. The app allows users to scan and download HBI’s 2018 calendar and experience fully illustrated and animated videos show- casing some of the geotechnical construc- tion solutions over the last 70 years. It will bring to life future calendars and speci- fically designed literature and ads. Taking advantage of HBI’s extensive online library including the full suite of specialty foundation and ground improvement techniques, the app helps educate consultants and owners on options for any type of subsurface challenge they may face with their project. For more about down- loading the Geotech Solutions app, visit https://www.haywardbaker.com/ar-app. Equipment Corporation of America (ECA) and ECA Canada have earned safety awards from the ADSC, which were presented at ADSC’s Summer Meeting from July 9 to 12 in Colorado Springs, Colo. The 2018 Zero Lost Time Awards are awarded to companies that have achieved five or celebrate a century in business, our commitment to safety is as young and fresh as ever,” said CEO Roy Kern. “Our continued success with these ASDC awards is a testament to our efforts to maintain a safe working environment in our U.S. and Canadian operations.” Commerce Construction Corporation announced the appointment of Paul J. Martino to president and chief operating officer. Martino has been with the firm since 2006, and most recently served as executive vice president and chief operating officer. He has more than 28 years of experience in the marine, heavy civil and environmental construction industry, where he has worked on a wide variety of public and private projects, which have spanned the Mid-Atlantic into New England. Martino provides corporate leadership in the planning and execution of all areas of operations including estimating, pro- duction, quality, safety, contracting, owner relations, scheduling, resource manage- ment, change management, cash flow, profit and overall business management. In addition, Martino provides inclusion and direction of corporate administration including human resourcing, information systems, recruitment and career development. Martino received a B.S. degree in mechani- cal engineering from Villanova University. DEEP FOUNDATIONS • SEPT/OCT 2018 • 123
