Seven weeks after it started, a strike that hampered road construction in northeastern Illinois has ended with quarry workers approving a new contract with materials producers Lehigh Hanson, Vulcan Materials and Lafarge Holcim.
Seven weeks after it started, a strike that hampered road construction in northeastern Illinois has ended with quarry workers approving a new contract with materials producers Lehigh Hanson, Vulcan Materials and LafargeHolcim.
Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam Inc.and Veolia North America were not part of the $625-million settlement over the Flint, Mich., water crisis.
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Construction on the pump station improvements is expected to last through 2025.
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Ann Arbor, Mich. officials are preparing for upgrades to the city’s aging drinking water infrastructure.
The friendly confines of Wrigley Field are not so friendly to wheelchair users, according to federal prosecutors who filed a civil suit July 14 alleging that the Chicago Cubs’ multi-year renovation of the baseball stadium eliminated prime wheelchair seating and did not include other accessible features required under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Panasonic has shipped more than 6 billion EV batteries from its Nevada plant. Now the Charlotte NC dump trucks company wants to build another facility in Kansas.
HNTB Corp. has named Sara Hage as Minnesota office leader.
An associate vice president based in the firm’s Minneapolis office, Hage will oversee the growth and development of employees, clients and business across Minnesota.
Zach Loy
General Manager
Turner Construction Co.
“The biggest news of late is that Gov. Kim Reynolds just signed Senate File 183, which allows construction manager at-risk delivery for public sector projects in the state,” Loy says.
Sean Leary
District Office Manager
GZA, Formerly Vieau Associates
“Possibly because we’re geographically located in about the center of North America, my sense is the construction business here is doing as well as most other cities in the U.S.
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The Chicago Transit Authority and Walsh-Fluor Design-Build Team, the contractor for the CTA’s Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) Phase One Project, announced in June that a second-grade class won a contest to name the overhead gantry system for the Red and Purple Line structures.
The Boldt Co. served as the general contractor on the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center’s thermal power plant upgrades.
Photo courtesy of The Boldt Co.
The Boldt Co. served as the general contractor on the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center’s thermal power plant upgrades.
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The new engineering building is one of various projects included in UW-Madison's 2015 master plan update, and university officials say it's the highest-priority.
Drawing courtesy of University of Wisconsin-Madison
The new engineering building is one of various projects included in UW-Madison's 2015 master plan update, and university officials say it's the highest-priority.
Drawing courtesy of University of Wisconsin-Madison
Cities scrambled to replace lead service lines after the Flint water crisis in 2014.
Cities scrambled to replace lead service lines after the Flint water crisis in 2014.
Cities scrambled to replace lead service lines after the Flint water crisis in 2014. Photo by Jeff Yoders/ENR
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled June 28 that a single Genesee County judge acting as a grand jury had no power to indict former Gov.
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State Sen. Cristina Castro sponsored the bills, calling for added protections against wage theft.
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Illinois interior designers receive stamp and seal privileges under new law.
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Illinois interior designers receive stamp and seal privileges under new law.
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The north wing of the Illinois State Capitol building is undergoing a renovation that will include creating a skylight view of the dome in a new visitors' center.
The north wing of the Illinois State Capitol building is undergoing a renovation that will include creating a skylight view of the dome in a new visitors' center.
The north wing of the Illinois State Capitol building is undergoing a renovation that will include creating a skylight view of the dome in a new visitors' center.
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The U.S. Dept. of Transportation has awarded $368 million in grants from coast to coast for a wide range of freight and passenger rail improvements—most of which are for infrastructure projects, including track work, bridges, stations and eliminating grade crossings.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs an infrastructure spending bill in March. On June 1, Whitmer signed an executive directive aimed at making the permitting process for infrastructure projects more efficient.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs an infrastructure spending bill in March. On June 1, Whitmer signed an executive directive aimed at making the permitting process for infrastructure projects more efficient.
A rendering of the anticipated renovated entrance of America's Center, the St. Louis convention center.
Image: Courtesy of AC Next
The current inflation, supply chain and staffing uncertainties have unfolded in slow motion for the industry.
A rendering of the anticipated renovated entrance of America's Center, the St. Louis convention center.
Image: Courtesy of AC Next
The current inflation, supply chain and staffing uncertainties have unfolded in slow motion for the construction industry.
Crews columbus oh dump truck work on a Missouri Dept. of Transportation road project. MoDOT released its draft 2023-2027 State Transportation Improvement Program.
Intel says that construction of its Ohio chip manufacturing complex could start by the end of 2022.
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Intel has selected the first Charlotte NC dump truck contractor for its upcoming $20-billion semiconductor chip manufacturing plants project in central Ohio.
Intel says that construction of its Ohio chip manufacturing complex could start by the end of 2022.
(Image courtesy of Intel Corp.)
Intel has selected the first Charlotte NC dump truck contractor for its upcoming $20-billion semiconductor chip manufacturing plants project in central Ohio.
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A 3.5-mile streetcar line planned for Omaha, Neb., helped convince insurance giant Mutual of Omaha to pursue development of a new headquarters tower in the city's downtown and will also provide service to a new science museum.
Rendering Courtesy Dairyland Power Cooperative
A Wisconsin judge has determined that state regulators acted appropriately in granting a construction permit for the Nemadji Trail Energy Center, a proposed $700 million combined-cycle natural gas energy plant that has drawn opposition from environmental groups, despite proponents’ assertions that the facility will help accelerate a transition to clean energy.
Rendering Courtesy Dairyland Power Cooperative
A Wisconsin judge has determined that state regulators acted appropriately in granting a construction permit for the Nemadji Trail Energy Center, a proposed $700 million combined-cycle natural gas energy plant that has drawn opposition from environmental groups, despite proponents’ assertions that the facility will help accelerate a transition to clean energy.
A rendering shows the Cervantes Convention Center with its planned expansion in downtown St.
A rendering shows the Cervantes Convention Center with its planned expansion in downtown St.
This will be my last issue as ENR’s Midwest editor. I have been promoted to associate editor of technology and equipment, and while I will still be here in Chicago, I’ll be handing the ENR Midwest reins over to the highly capable Annemarie Mannion, who brings a wealth of experience at both ENR and the Chicago Tribune to the role.
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On April 26-28, Oracle welcomed hundreds of guests to the grand opening of its 30,000-sq-ft Innovation Lab at its Deerfield, Ill.
After a pandemic-related delay in 2020, the $420-million Wisconsin Center expansion in Milwaukee broke ground in October with representatives of design team TVS and Eppstein Uhen on hand.
The partial collapse of an Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville, Ill., on Dec. 10 is at the heard of a lawsuit against the online retailer and several firms involved in the design and construction of the building.
The partial collapse of an Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville, Ill., on Dec. 10 is at the heard of a lawsuit against the online retailer and several firms involved in the design and construction of the building.
The partial collapse of an Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville, Ill., on Dec. 10 is at the heard of a lawsuit against the online retailer and several firms involved in the design and construction of the building.
Dan Bruno, a fire marshal and professional engineer, wrote that he shared his observations and photos of a partial Amazon.com warehouse collapse with OSHA, which is investigating.
Dan Bruno, a fire marshal and professional engineer, wrote that he shared his observations and photos of a partial Amazon.com warehouse collapse with OSHA, which is investigating.
Denver is one of the cities where the EPA has proposed increasing smog protections.
Photo by U.S. Dept.
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Missouri is prosecuting the case, which was investigated by the FBI.
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Missouri is prosecuting the case, which was investigated by the FBI.
Water projects will receive the most funding under the bill, but roads and bridges will also get more than $300 million.
The owners of an Illinois contracting firm alleged that columbus oh dump truck work on the Poplar Street bridge between St. Louis and East St.
Warren Green of LAN, shown testifying in a criminal court proceeding in 2017, is also a key witness in his company's own civil court negligence trial arising from the Flint water crisis.
This precast wall in the front of KCI Airport's head house had to be erected before precast road-support columns and the roof's steel Y columns because there would be no room to build it once the other structures were in place.
This precast wall in the front of KCI Airport's head house had to be erected before precast road-support columns and the roof's steel Y columns because there would be no room to build it once the other structures were in place.
Photo by Jeff Yoders for ENR
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) failed to properly track participation of minority- and women-owned businesses on its $1.5 billion project to build a new terminal, according to an investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Photo by Jeff Yoders for ENR
Kansas City International Airport failed to properly track participation of minority- and women-owned businesses on its $1.5 billion project to build a new terminal, according to an investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam Inc. is one of three engineering firms accused of professional negligence around the Flint, Mich.
Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam Inc. is one of three engineering firms accused of professional negligence around the Flint, Mich.
Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam Inc. is one of three engineering firms accused of professional negligence around the Flint, Mich.
Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam Inc. is one of three engineering firms accused of professional negligence around the Flint, Mich.
Photo by Jeff Yoders for ENR
Veterans Community Project (VCP) and Castle Contracting are building a dump trucks columbus oh community of 50 tiny homes for veterans experiencing homelessness as well as a Veterans Outreach Center to provide support services on a land parcel in North St.
Intel says that construction of its recently announced Ohio chip manufacturing complex could start by the end of 2022.
(Image courtesy of Intel Corp.)
Intel says that construction of its recently announced Ohio chip manufacturing complex could start by the end of 2022.
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If passed and signed into law, the Illinois bill could take effect as soon as July 1.
Matthew McPherson pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and major program fraud at the federal courthouse in Kansas City, Mo., on June 3, 2019.
Rivian plans to expand its 3.3-million-sq-ft Normal, Ill. manufacturing plant by more than 600,000 sq ft.
Photo courtesy of Rivian
Rivian plans to expand its 3.3-million-sq-ft Normal, Ill. manufacturing plant by more than 600,000 sq ft.
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Waukesha Police watch over the vacant Horizon West Condominium Building at 315 N.
Waukesha Police watch over the vacant Horizon West Condominium Building at 315 N.
The owner and office manager of an Iowa landscaping contractor that is barred from doing business with the state and federal government have been charged with dodging more than $1 million in federal taxes.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer met with Benton Harbor residents in October and pledged to fund the replacement of all the city's lead service lines within 18 months.
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Thousands of Deere workers belonging to the United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) voted on Nov.
Benton Harbor recently awarded a contract to replace lead service pipes after it was awarded a $5.6-million EPA grant.
Photo by Kevin Dooley/Flickr
Federal regulators issued an order directing a Michigan city with high levels of lead in its tap water to make filter repairs at its water treatment plant and take other action after an inspection revealed broken columbus oh dump truck equipment and other “areas of concern.
Benton Harbor recently awarded a contract to replace lead service pipes after it was awarded a $5.6-million EPA grant.
Photo by Kevin Dooley/Flickr
Federal regulators issued an order Nov.
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With negotiations over a new contract reaching an impasse, over 10,000 workers at 14 John Deere manufacturing facilities went on strike at midnight on Oct.
Photo Courtesy Deere & Co.
With negotiations over a new contract reaching an impasse, over 10,000 workers at 14 John Deere manufacturing facilities went on strike at midnight on Oct.
Photo Courtesy Deere & Co.
With negotiations over a new contract reaching an impasse, more than 10,000 workers at 14 John Deere construction and agricultural columbus oh dump truck equipment manufacturing facilities went on strike at midnight on Oct.
Walsh-Fluor personnel investigate a collapsed drill rig on the CTA Red/Purple line modernization site near the Bryn Mawr elevated train stop on Oct.
Ford and SK Innovation plan to build a 3,600-acre "mega campus" in Stanton, Tenn. to build electric vehicles and batteries for electric vehicles.
Image: Ford rendering
Restructuring will move thousands of union carpenters from Missouri under the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters.
A Rights of Nature case is being used for the first time in tribal court, against Line 3 pipeline construction.
Photo credit: Scot Martin
The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 7.7 in August, according to a member survey performed in the second half of the month.
The Vetrauvers Building, a historic structure just south of Wrigley Field in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood, was moved 30 ft west and 10 ft south on Aug.
The Vetrauvers Building, a historic structure just south of Wrigley Field in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood, was moved 30 ft west and 10 ft south on Aug.
Oded Ran, CEO and co-founder of Clue Insights, presents at the BuiltWorlds Summit 2021 in Chicago.
Oded Ran, CEO and co-founder of Clue Insights, presents at the BuiltWorlds Summit 2021 in Chicago.
A construction worker in New Hampshire leaves a Dartmouth College project at day's end.
A project in Kansas City is drawing comparisons to New York City’s High Line and the Chicago Riverwalk.
Developer Flying Truss, LLC, is planning to redevelop the Rock Island Bridge, a disused early 20th century steel truss railroad bridge, into what it calls a “destination landmark bridge.
A project in Kansas City is drawing comparisons to New York City’s High Line and the Chicago Riverwalk.
Developer Flying Truss, LLC, is planning to redevelop the Rock Island Bridge, a disused early 20th century steel truss railroad bridge, into what it calls a “destination landmark bridge.
A project in Kansas City is drawing comparisons to New York City’s High Line and the Chicago Riverwalk.
Developer Flying Truss, LLC, is planning to redevelop the Rock Island Bridge, a disused early 20th century steel truss railroad bridge, into what it calls a “destination landmark bridge.
Even as mills ramp up production to meet wood demand, Charlotte NC dump truck contractor are still having a difficult time sourcing the material for concrete framing, roofing and several other non-residential construction uses.
