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Garney and HDR Deliver New $42M Water Treatment Plant Within Tight One-Year Schedule

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Time is of the essence on the new drinking water treatment plant project for De Soto, Kansas, built by general contractor Garney Construction working with HDR as Construction Manager at Risk (CMR).

The $42.6 million job had to be completed within a year to meet the needs created by the …

by: Rob Patterson

Peterson Contractors, Inc. Reconstructs Main Street to Bring Traffic Upgrades to Cedar Falls, Iowa

Peterson Contractors, Inc. Reconstructs Main Street to Bring Traffic Upgrades to Cedar Falls, Iowa

Traditionally, the local Main Street has been the heart of small towns across the country — the bustling center for …

by: Mark Bird

Liberty Ready Mix Keeps Equipment Running with Mobile Lube and Service Solution

Liberty Ready Mix Keeps Equipment Running with Mobile Lube and Service Solution

An old-school concrete supplier in the heart of the Midwest — that is how Liberty Ready Mix describes itself. Since …

by: Larry Lea, Vice President of Sales, Thunder Creek

Topcon Construction Products

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Star Equipment LTD

State Project: Full Bid Calendar Here

State Project Awards: MO
IRON|MADISON - J9P3736 - ROUTE 72 - IRON, MADISON COUNTIES; MO
ST LOUIS - J6S3669 - ROUTE 67 - ST. LOUIS COUNTY; MO
LAFAYETTE|SALINE - J3S3162 - C01 - ROUTE Y - LAFAYETTE, SALINE COUNTIES; MO
ST LOUIS CITY - JSL0075 - ROUTE I-70 - ST LOUIS CITY; MO
GREENE - J8I3044C, J8I3225, JSU0076, JSU0114, JST088B - ROUTE I-44 - GREENE COUNTY; All Awards Here

Clarkson Construction Company Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for De Soto Local Road Improvements Project

DE SOTO, KS — Clarkson Construction Company recently celebrated the ribbon cutting for the De Soto Local Road Improvements Project, …

JE Dunn Construction Completes New Mental Wellness Campus in Kansas City Metro

OLATHE, KS — Children’s Mercy + Camber Mental Health held a ribbon-cutting celebrating JE Dunn’s completion of a new …

Beth Duyvejonck

Duyvejonck Promoted to Executive Vice President of Construction at Opus

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Opus has promoted Beth Duyvejonck to Executive Vice President of Construction. In her new role, Duyvejonck retains …

DSM Airport Authority, Weitz | Turner Host Community Leaders and Partners for New Terminal Beam Signing Event

DES MOINES, IA — The Des Moines Airport Authority, along with the Weitz | Turner joint venture team, hosted a …

Burns & McDonnell Completes Construction of Two Solar Energy Sites in Iowa

KANSAS CITY, MO — Burns & McDonnell has completed construction of two solar energy projects for Alliant Energy in Iowa. …

YSS Unveils Nature-Based Recovery Campus for Young People in Iowa

CAMBRIDGE, IA — Residents recently began moving into the Ember Recovery Campus, a dedicated addiction recovery facility specifically crafted to …

Manitou

Your local Manitou dealer
Star Equipment LTD

Greg Pierce and John Swanson receive their Water Warrior designation from ISWEP's Loulou Dickey and Patricia Sauer.

Iowa Stormwater Education Partnership Announces 2024 Water Warriors

Darland Construction Expands Food Bank for the Heartland …

Wells Expands Presence in Kansas City Market with …

APA Iowa Announces Winners of 2024 Planning Awards

Aspen Equipment Opens Fifth Branch in Lee’s Summit, …

Community of Seward Celebrates Opening of N-15

Eric Schroeter

Schroeter Named New Missouri DOT Deputy Director/Chief Engineer

Hueske Named Kansas DOT Chief of Local Projects

Missouri Highways & Transportation Commission Announces Hassinger as …

Logan Contractors Supply Promotes Sinn to President

HDR’s Aurit Selected as WEF House of Delegates …

USDOT Awards $1M Grant to Modernize Iowa's Rural …

Missouri DOT Announces Prequalified Teams for Third Improve …

Nebraska DOT to Utilize Bonding for Next Segment …

Texas Design and Construction Breaks Ground on Industrial …

Kansas Governor Announces $32M Award to KDOT for …

JCB Inc - Construction Eq

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CSTK JCB

AGC of Iowa President Lindsey Falk welcomes everyone to the annual barbecue.

AGC of Iowa Holds Annual Barbecue and Fall …

ACI Nebraska Chapter Elects 2024 Officers and Board …

Legacy Infrastructure Group Joins NAPA’s The Road Forward, …

APA Nebraska Announces Beltline Trail Master Plan as …

American Concrete Institute Nebraska Chapter Recognizes Award-Winning Projects

Nebraska Governor Celebrates Completion of US-275 Scribner - …

Missouri DOT Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Rocheport …

Kansas DOT Awarded Nearly $98M for I-35, Santa …

USACE Awards Lower Pool 10 Restoration Project Contract …

Kansas Governor Announces $40M for 40 Local Bridge …

Burns & McDonnell Celebrates Small and Diverse-Owned Businesses …

Cemen Tech and Master Builders Raise More Than …

Garney Empowers High School Girls with its First-Ever …

JE Dunn Centennial Corporate Giving Initiative Donates to …

John Deere and Employees Extend Support to Rock …

John Deere Commemorates 75 Years of Dozer Innovation

Foley Equipment Adds New Facility in Chillicothe, Missouri

Foley Equipment Adding New Facility Dedicated to Machine …

H&E Opens New Kansas City South Branch

Brandt Adds McCoy to Material Handler Dealer Network

University of Missouri - Kansas City Breaks Ground …

University of Iowa Celebrates Topping Out Ceremony for …

Des Moines University Celebrates Grand Opening of Medicine …

Waukee Community School District Unveils New Natatorium

Luther College Celebrates Wall-Breaking of New $24M Fieldhouse

H&E Opens New Branch in Springfield, Missouri

Crossland Heavy Contractors Expands Operations with New Office …

H&E Opens New Branch in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Weitz Cedar Rapids Opens New Office Location

HNTB Announces Expansion, Relocation of Downtown Kansas City …

Burns & McDonnell, Alberici Cut the Ribbon on …

Seiler Geospatial Hosts Open Houses Throughout Their Territory

Stellar Sports Complex Opens in Garner, Iowa

Ziegler CAT Unveils the New, Next-Generation CAT Compact …

Nebraska DOT Breaks Ground on US-30 Grand Island …

Leica Geosystems Inc

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Other Top Stories

An average of 10 to 14 crawler cranes are consistently on site at the Wichita North Junction Project.

Kansas DOT Pushes Forward on Wichita North Junction Improvements, Targeting Safety and Traffic Flow

Work is well underway on the latest phase of the Wichita North Junction Project, an extensive Kansas Department of Transportation …

The Buck O'Neil Bridge Project involves the construction of a twin-span replacement bridge and two flyover bridges.

Missouri DOT’s $250M Buck O’Neil Memorial Bridge Nears Completion in Kansas City

A much-anticipated, years-long undertaking to replace an iconic but aging bridge in Kansas City, Missouri, is nearing completion, following the …

Emerson Crane Boosts Efficiency at an Iowa Wind Farm with Successful Turbine Repowering

As awareness of climate change and the need for renewable energy production grows, wind farm construction is thriving and repowering …

A crew member manually turns tracker rows at an Alliant Energy solar project in Iowa.

Burns & McDonnell Tackles Pair of Solar Projects for Alliant Energy

When executives at Burns & McDonnell signed on to handle construction for a pair of Alliant Energy solar projects in …

Midwest Construction Industry Booms, Workforce Stagnates

As the Midwest construction sector experiences a surge in job creation, its workforce has failed to grow alongside the demand. …

A crew member from Max Jantz Excavating uses a Caterpillar 627K on a recent job. (Photo courtesy of Peter Leviton)

Max Jantz Excavating Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation, Growth, and Community Impact

Businesses come and go. Some survive for several years, but few thrive and grow for 50-plus years. For Max Jantz …

Gehl Co - Loaders/SS

Your local Gehl Co dealer
Star Equipment LTD

Source: AGC 2025 Outlook Survey; 1,109 total respondents

Source: ARTBA outlook of U.S. Census Bureau Value of Construction Put in Place; does not take into account changes in inflation, prices, or project costs. (Graphic courtesy of ARTBA)

Leading equipment manufacturers and technology providers are working together to simplify data sharing across mixed fleets.

Autonomous flaggers and other technology raise the bar on work zone safety and efficiency.

Telematics systems allow site managers to keep track of data from their machines in real time.

When the Florida Department of Transportation selected Superior Construction and The de Moya Group to complete the Sanibel Causeway emergency repairs, Reputation Ink helped them share updates with the media and the public that were both informative and empathetic. (Photo courtesy of Superior Construction)

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Results of the 10th annual Merit Shop Scorecard from the Associated Builders and Contractors. Graphic courtesy of ABC.

Around the Country

The Big Dig strategically reconnected Boston’s historic neighborhoods, such as the North End and its harborside wharfs, with key destinations like the downtown business district and Faneuil Hall Marketplace. By enhancing connectivity, it transformed amenities like Columbus Waterfront Park, Long Wharf, and the New England Aquarium into more accessible and valuable urban assets. This demonstrates the importance of planning highway caps or lids with a clear strategy to enhance connections, rather than pursuing them as standalone projects.

Eighteen miles of express lanes will be added to the west and east sides of Interstate 80. (Copyright 2023 California Department of Transportation, all rights reserved)

To better manage stormwater runoff, a 12-foot box culvert was extended as part of the reconstruction of the Interstate 71 and Kennedy Avenue interchange.

Rifenburg Construction used the latest paving technology for a $46 million overhaul of runway 5/23 and adjacent taxiways at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport.

In Shreveport and Bossier Parish, Louisiana, severe wear and tear prompted the rehabilitation of a section of Interstate 20.

The North Maple Street Project is expected to be complete by the end of 2025 and will meet the needs of the steadily increasing traffic in Summerville, South Carolina.

The Signature Bridge will include six arches, with the tallest soaring upward 330 feet. (Photo courtesy of Trey Cambern Photography)

The Student Recreation and Wellness Center at the Michigan State University is on schedule for substantial completion in February 2026.

Crews demolish the existing asphalt median island and guardrail on Route 138. This was later replaced with a new asphalt surface and movable barrier.

The new Van Buren Bridge is 52 feet wide and includes two driving lanes and a shared-used path.

Valley Metro Rail, South Central Extension/Downtown Hub

The Highway 53 portion of the Twin Ports Interchange Project will be worked on over the winter and completed by next fall.

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