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 commerce, shopping, dining, and special events. Though Main Streets generally declined and lost their significance over recent decades, by the end of the 20th century, extensive revitalization projects began to …
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 2004, the company has delivered ready mix concrete for construction projects through the Des Moines, Iowa, metro area, along with colored, crushed, and recycled concrete. It has four ready mix …
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 (KDOT) undertaking designed to vastly improve a heavily used interchange on the city’s north side. At this junction, four highways — Interstate 135, Interstate 235, K-254, and K-96 — meet …
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 demolition of the last of the old bridge's three arches. The Buck O'Neil Bridge Project is on track to wrap up this fall, replacing the old triple-arch bridge with two …
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 is revitalizing older sites.
Repowering wind turbines requires the replacement of aging equipment with newer, larger, and more efficient generators with greater capacity. One such operation recently took place in …
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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 Iowa, they knew they would have to overcome some unique challenges.
The Kansas City, Missouri-based engineer-procure-construct contractor is self-performing construction for two Alliant Energy solar projects in the Hawkeye State: …
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 Excavating (MJE) of Montezuma, Kansas, 2024 marks that golden milestone.
Max Jantz began MJE 50 years ago with a single tractor, a determination to succeed, and a love of the …
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. In other parts of the country, labor has become a scarce commodity. Since the pandemic, the region's labor force has fluctuated, recording just 7.3 million participants in 2024, which is …
Interactive Mobile Tour Celebrates Equipment Manufacturing in Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) will hit the road this summer and fall for a new initiative designed to tell the story of the U.S. equipment manufacturing industry and celebrate the men and women who help build, power, and feed the world.
Stops include a tour of production facilities, …
Capital Paving Utilizes Slipform Paving Equipment on I-44 Rehab and Reconstruction Project in Missouri
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is nearing the end of a project along a section of Interstate 44 (I-44) that crosses through Crawford County and Phelps County in Central Missouri. I-44 originates in St. Louis in Northeast Missouri and runs to the Southwest part of the state before continuing …
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From Vows to Ventures: Newlyweds Build Excavating Business with the Help of Takeuchi Equipment
About six years ago, Jake Brison and Kendall Brison were busy planning their wedding. They decided that if they were going to get hitched, they should try to make another dream come true as well.
“We knew we were getting married, and we had talked about being in business for …
Iowa DOT Nears Completion on New Interchange, Bringing Improved Traffic Flow and Safety to Growing Coralville
Coralville, Iowa, is centrally located to various popular areas in the state, being 25 miles south of Cedar Rapids, just outside Iowa City, and close to the University of Iowa. The centrally located city is growing, and the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) along with Peterson Contractors Inc. (PCI), …
Hawkins Construction Nears the Finish Line on 168th Street Expansion Project
Experiencing population growth, the city of Omaha has undertaken the 168th Street Expansion Project to modernize the popular north-south route that faces delays during peak hours.
“There’s been growth in the area, both in Douglas and Sarpy counties, so there are a lot of commuters who use the corridor,” said …
First Express Lanes Project in Kansas is Transforming the State’s Busiest Four-Lane Highway
The busiest four-lane highway in Kansas is U.S. Route 69, a major north-south route that runs through the eastern part of the state. A very large volume of truck, commercial, and commuter traffic passes through the city of Overland Park along the corridor, which stretches from 103rd Street to 179th …
Kansas DOT Launches New Active Transportation Plan, Strengthening the Environment and Economy
States and communities — in their efforts to build strong 21st century transportation systems — are faced with new challenges, such as a growing population aged 65 and over; the varied needs of rural and urban communities; and leveraging increased funding and resources for multimodal transportation. Increasingly many government agencies …
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Missouri DOT Accelerates I-44 Bridge Rehabilitation with Innovative Bridge Bundle Design-Build Project
Facing multiple bridges in need of repair or replacement along the Interstate 44 corridor, the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) bundled 25 of them and awarded the work as a design-build contract.
“It’s a good way to go to get a lot of bridges done quickly,” said Laurel A. McKean …
Rasch Construction Paves the Way with GPS-Enhanced Dozers and Future-Ready Equipment from DEVELON
On a crisp autumn morning, a dozer is hard at work, pushing dirt and grading for a new trail with the help of a state-of-the-art 3D grade control system. This modern technology represents just one of the many ways in which Dalton Rasch is contributing to the evolution and success …
Highway 30/23rd Street Reconstruction Project Improves Major Roadway in Columbus
Columbus, Nebraska, is in the eastern half of the state, about 85 miles west of Omaha and 75 miles northwest of Lincoln. The town of approximately 24,000 is located on the Loup River, a tributary of the Platte River. The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is in the middle of …
Sporer Land Development Continues to Experience Growth with Adoption of GPS Technology
Striving to perform more work, more accurately, Sporer Land Development quickly adopted new GPS-based technologies, resulting in it being able to compete with larger firms and deliver high-quality work.
“As a small, family-owned company that would embrace this technology, we could catch up with the larger construction companies that were …
Infrastructure Renewal Project Creates Entertainment Venue Out of Rock Island Bridge
An inventive infrastructure renewal project in Kansas City, Kansas, will transform the abandoned Rock Island Railroad bridge into America's first destination landmark bridge, with an entertainment district and public spaces to support people walking or biking on nearby trails.
“It can continue to be a way to get to the …
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Kansas DOT Adds Restricted Crossing U-Turn to US 73
Aiming to reduce crashes and minimize delays on U.S. 73 (K-7) at Parallel Parkway, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is creating the state’s first Restricted Crossing U-Turn (RCUT) intersection in Wyandotte County.
“The goal of this project was to improve safety because there was a history of injuries and …
Star Equipment Celebrates 55 Years Serving Iowa
For more than half a century, Star Equipment has provided construction machinery to contractors throughout Iowa. While the past few years have thrown a few curve balls – including the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation, and supply-chain challenges – the company has thrived and grown.
“We’re still doing the same work we …
Iowa DOT’s Project to add Adult Changing Facilities to Iowa Rest Areas Wins Regional America’s Transportation Award
An Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) project won a regional award in the 2023 America’s Transportation Awards competition, created by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), AAA, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The competition recognizes state departments of transportation (DOTs) for making a difference …
I-29 in Kansas City Benefits from Missouri’s Focus on Bridges Program
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has been completing various bridge work as part of Governor Mike Parson’s $351 million Focus on Bridges program. The program aims to repair or replace 250 bridges across the state. A few bridges impacted by the recently completed I-29 Multiple Bridge Replacement project are …
Iowa DOT Improves Des Moines Bridge Infrastructure with 2nd Avenue Corridor Projects
As part of the 2nd Avenue Corridor Construction project in Des Moines, Iowa, the city is replacing one bridge over Birdland Drive and rehabilitating a second structure over the Des Moines River.
“This project will improve the city’s bridge infrastructure for decades to come,” says Ben M. Cole, Project …
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Nebraska DOT’s Lincoln South Beltway Project Wins Regional America’s Transportation Award
A Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) project won a regional award in the 2023 America’s Transportation Awards competition, created by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), AAA, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The competition recognizes state departments of transportation (DOTs) for making a difference in …
McCarthy Building Companies Employs CMAR to Change Kansas City Healthcare Landscape
McCarthy Building Companies has taken the Kansas City healthcare market by storm, constructing numerous projects using a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) delivery method since opening an office in the community about a decade ago.
“We are doing some significant projects,” says Seth Kelso, Market Leader for McCarthy in …
Major Improvements Coming to Wichita’s K-96, Construction Expected to Begin in 2026
WSP USA, an engineering and professional services firm, is partnering with the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) to implement the K-96 Improvements Project, which will enhance safety, increase capacity, and alleviate congestion on the heavily trafficked Kansas State Highway 96 (K-96) freeway in Wichita.
With a budget of $260 …
Elite Builders Uses 3D Technology to Tackle Complex Jobs More Efficiently
As the state of this post-pandemic employment market is proving, people are not afraid to make serious career changes. Gone is the apprehension and fear of the unknown – replaced instead by a boldness and sense of excitement in the new chapter unfolding before them. Although his actions predated the …
Lunda Construction Co. and Missouri DOT Replace the I-70 Rocheport Bridge
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is replacing the aging Rocheport Bridge on Interstate 70 over the Missouri River and Katy Trail and the first of the twin bridges is nearing completion.
“The bridge was reaching the end of its useful life,” says Mike Schupp, Construction and Materials Engineer …
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Ryan Companies Nears Completion on New Federal Courthouse in Des Moines
A new $140 million federal courthouse nears completion in Des Moines, Iowa, replacing an aging building and a leased courthouse annex. The new building will address space constraints and security challenges.
“Many factors went into moving forward with building the new Des Moines U.S. Courthouse,” says Matthew Meeks, Lead …
Clark, Weitz, Clarkson Joint Venture Improves Traveler Experience with Kansas City International Airport Upgrades
Aiming to improve the air passenger experience at the Kansas City International Airport in Missouri, the Kansas City Aviation Department has embarked on a $1.5 billion terminal construction project to replace the existing facilities.
“It will give us more space in the right areas,” says Jade Liska, Deputy Director of …
Capital Paving & Construction Gives Deteriorating Road New Life
Missouri drivers in Boone and Callaway counties on U.S. Route 63 are experiencing a smoother ride as the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) project to resurface the route and make pavement repairs to bridges concludes.
“A substantial part of the project involved milling off 1.75 inches of the existing asphalt …
Reconfiguring Wichita’s North Junction Advances
Work progresses on the Kansas Department of Transportation’s $38 million second phase of the Wichita North Junction project to improve traffic flow at a bottleneck interchange of four highways that serves as a gateway to the north side of the city. Interstate 135, Interstate 235 and K-254 were constructed …
Council Bluffs Interstate System Improvement Program Moves Forward in Iowa
The $1.5 billion Council Bluffs Interstate System Improvement Program will modernize the transportation system while enhancing safety and mobility in the area.
“The Iowa Department of Transportation is more than two-thirds of the way through the process of reconstructing Interstate 80, Interstate 29, and Interstate 480 in the Council Bluffs/Omaha …
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Customized Materials, Soft Soils, and Stringent Permitting Requirements Complicate Omaha Riverfront Revitalization
The $325 million Riverfront Revitalization project in Omaha, Nebraska, is transforming three under-utilized parks along the Missouri River into an active destination space that will improve connectivity and navigation of the city’s core.
Achieving that, however, requires coordination of a multitude of elements on a complicated site.
“Spanning 72 acres …
Missouri DOT FARM Program to Reconstruct 31 Rural Bridges
Faced with numerous bridges in need of replacement, the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) launched the Fixing Access to Rural Missouri (FARM) Bridge Program and nearly one-fifth of the small bridges have been completed.
“Geographically, this is a huge job,” says Jeff Gander, FARM Project Director for the MoDOT, …
Two Projects in Iowa Win Regional America’s Transportation Awards
Two Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) projects won regional awards in the 2022 America’s Transportation Awards competition, sponsored by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), AAA, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The competition recognizes state DOTs for making a difference in their community, with …
The Power of Partnerships
Infrastructure is more than just asphalt, concrete, or steel. It’s the backbone of American life and continuing prosperity.
Roads and bridges connect us, dams and wastewater treatment plants protect us, and underground utilities serve our daily needs — all with little to no fanfare. Yet, Doug King understands infrastructure’s importance. …
McCarthy Building Companies Expands Tomahawk Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility
A $334 million expansion and reconstruction of the Tomahawk Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility in Johnson County, Kansas, by McCarthy Building Companies can treat up to 172 million gallons per day during wet weather flows. The project represents the largest infrastructure job the county has ever undertaken.
“It was neat to …
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Morrissey Engineering Earns Quadruple LEED Platinum Certification, Becomes One of Only Eight Across the Nation
The headquarters of Morrissey Engineering, the 4940 Building, has become one of only eight buildings across the nation to earn quadruple LEED Platinum certification. With its latest recertification, the 4940 Building became the first and only to certify at the Platinum level four times, not just in Nebraska, but …
Bob Bergkamp Construction Co. Creates New Alignment for Highway K-14
More than six decades ago, U.S. Navy World War II veteran Bob Bergkamp purchased a used Caterpillar D7 Dozer from Foley Equipment of Wichita, Kansas, and formed Bob Bergkamp Construction Co., working primarily on soil conservation projects. He set off to become the best civil contractor in the area. …
Five Tips for Mini Excavator Maintenance
Maintenance might not be your favorite thing to do, but this minor inconvenience can help you avoid major headaches in the future. Good maintenance practices not only keep the machine running at peak performance, but they also minimize downtime from repairs that come from ignoring key maintenance requirements. Here are …
Changing the Game with the EWRS-HS Hard Surface Skid Steer Tire
WINNIPEG, MB — Evolution Wheel is a manufacturer of heavy-duty skid steer tires. The EWRS-HS series solid skid steer tire is the hard surface version of the EWRS-AT series all-terrain tire. The solid EWRS-HS skid steer tire is ideal for surfaces like concrete or asphalt.
Evolution Wheel spends a lot …
Buck O’Neil Memorial Bridge Replacement Under Way in Kansas City
Construction is under way and proceeding smoothly on the replacements for the John Jordan “Buck” O’Neil Memorial Bridge in Kansas City, Missouri.
“While safe, the bridge is nearing the end of its projected lifespan,” says Melissa Black, Communications Manager with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT).
The existing dual-span, …
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Managing Screen Media Selection, Installation and Maintenance
It doesn’t matter how much aggregate is produced in a day if it is contaminated or not sized correctly. Though screen media is a minor cost when compared to larger equipment in a quarry or mine, it is a crucial part of any operation’s profit machine. One unexpected break and …
Is Poor PR Driving Construction's Labor Shortage?
The global upheaval of the last few years has undoubtedly rocked the construction industry – and stories of labor shortages driven by COVID-19 abound. Add to that an aging workforce further stressed by current conditions, combined with a lack of skilled replacements, and the current struggle makes sense.
But beneath …
Project Owners Drive Tech Adoption
The needs of the project owner have always defined the parameters of a construction job, but all signs are pointing to owners playing a bigger role in the use of technology on their projects in the future, especially as we begin to see federal funds put to work on transportation …
How the US Will Deploy Intelligent Transit Networks That Enable Connected Vehicles
While America’s transportation infrastructure continues to be one of the country’s greatest historical accomplishments, as well as the lifeblood of the American economy, the system itself continues to have serious challenges during the last two decades.
This is mainly due to the rise in traffic congestion which has ensnarled hundreds …
Poor Project Data and Miscommunication Responsible for 52 Percent of All Rework
Most people in the construction industry will say that on any given work site, there is always an amount of waste that could have been avoided. Whether it be poorly handled materials, re-work, weather damage, or working from out of date documents, there are plenty of ways that humans can …
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Synergy Contracting Helps City of Mitchellville Expand Its Infrastructure
Synergy Contracting recently completed a new collection system and lift station replacement for the City of Mitchellville, Iowa, as the rural community continues to expand.
Mitchellville is 20 miles northeast of Des Moines and home to approximately 2,500 residents. As the Greater Des Moines community continues to grow, smaller communities …
Pulse Flow Reverse Osmosis Offers Higher Water Recovery and Lower Brine Reject
As droughts and growing population affect water security around the globe, desalination becomes an increasingly important option. In communities searching for sustainable, long-term solutions, new technology can increase the efficiency of water treatment efforts.
Initially developed in the late 1950s, reverse osmosis (RO) desalination evolved into the leading desalination process. …
Hawkins Construction Company Partners with Nebraska DOT to Convert US 75 Into Four-Lane Expressway
After three decades of planning, a project now underway in Nebraska will significantly upgrade an important traffic corridor between Omaha and Nebraska City. The Nebraska Department of Transportation's Murray-Plattsmouth Project will reconstruct approximately 6.83 miles of U.S.34/U.S. 75 located in Cass County, widening the existing U.S. 75 into a …
Route 60/Glenstone Avenue Interchange Reconstruction Will Create Better Access Through Springfield
Located in southwestern Missouri, Springfield has a population of nearly 170,000. The city, which is known for its big city attractions, draws people from the smaller towns in the area. The James River Freeway, or US Route 60, is located southwest of the city and is the main thoroughfare into …
Safer Practices for Working Around Concrete
Many of the most famous structures of ancient times were constructed from a material we often think of us as modern. The workers who built them needed a material that could be shaped into blocks and other forms more easily than carving from stone. Finally, someone concocted a mixture of …
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InRoads Creates Better Connectivity in Des Moines with Fleur Drive Reconstruction
A major thoroughfare in Des Moines, Iowa, connecting downtown with the airport, received a rapid upgrade, with the reconstruction of southbound Fleur Drive in one construction season, with the successful project attributed to collaboration among InRoads, its subcontractors, and the city.
“InRoads put together a good team, and we …
Heavy Cranes on Barges and Specially Fabricated Tools Construct 164-Foot-Tall Arches for I-74 Mississippi River Bridge Project in Iowa and Illinois
Building twin bridges across the Mississippi River with 164-foot-tall, iconic arches required plenty of heavy lifting, innovation, and adaptation to deal with record flooding and construction challenges.
The $1 billion Interstate 74 Mississippi River Bridge project in the Quad Cities of Iowa and Illinois also reconstructed approach roads and ramps …
Automated, Connected, and Intelligent
The future is looking bright for the construction industry, with project pipelines full and the promise of infrastructure spending infusing the industry with confidence and optimism. But as we face another year of supply chain issues and crippling workforce shortages, it’s possible that our industry’s biggest challenge could be too …
Earth Services & Abatement and Iowa Demolition Decontaminates and Demos Superfund Site in Des Moines
An Iowa abatement and demolition firm is tackling the cleanup of a Superfund site south of Des Moines, making way for a new soccer stadium, hotels, and an entertainment district, which will revitalize a neglected area south of downtown.
“The Dico site is an area that was assumed to be …
Rognes Corp. Reconstructs a Section of Des Moines Sewer System for Increased Community and Water Safety
Faced with problems with its storm and sewer systems the city of Des Moines, Iowa, designed a project to reconstruct its sewer infrastructure in the River Bend and King Irving area. Rognes Corp. was the successful low bidder.
“It’s a project to revise the storm sewer outlet,” says Warren Rognes …
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Missouri DOT Improves Safety on Route 171 in Jasper County
Route 171 is one of the main routes that runs through Jasper County, which is located in southwest Missouri. This is the site of a current project, known as the Route 171 intersection safety improvements, by the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT).
Dual needs – safety and traffic volumes – …
Kansas DOT Expands US 69 with Arma Connection
U.S. 69 is a major north-south highway that runs from Minnesota down to Texas. The route passes through eastern Kansas and skirts the border of Missouri. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is currently working on two projects along U.S. 69 including one known as the Arma Connection.
The Arma …
Iowa DOT Completes Region’s First Dual, Divided Freeway
With the completion of the final phase of the I-80/I-29 Dual, Divided Freeway (DDF) Project in southwestern Iowa, drivers are now experiencing the full safety and traffic capacity benefits of a major Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) undertaking. The multi-year project along the overlapping section of Interstate 80 and Interstate …
Nebraska DOT Makes Great Strides on Lincoln South Beltway
The largest construction project ever undertaken by the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), the $350 million Lincoln South Beltway, will offer motorists a route around town, skipping multiple traffic lights.
“This project will put a beltway south of the city and get truck traffic off of Highway 2 through town,” …
Westbound Lewis & Clark Viaduct Opens to Traffic in Kansas City
Traffic has started flowing on the $66.5 million rebuilt westbound lanes of the Lewis & Clark Viaduct on Interstate 70, after more than two years of construction activity.
“The bridge was an older truss bridge, and maintenance on it was a factor in taking on the project,” says Joel Smith …
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Missouri DOT Nears Completion on the Final Miles of the I-49 Connector Near the Arkansas State Line
Regular back-ups and queues are a frustration for every commuter who experiences them. This was the experience for commuters traveling around southwest Missouri and the border of Arkansas. To alleviate the traffic, the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is engaged in the I-49 Missouri/Arkansas Connector Project. The project does spill …
Iowa DOT Redesigns I-80/I-380 Interchange for Better Mobility
The Iowa Department of Transportation is in the midst of a comprehensive redesign known as the I-80/I-380 Systems Interchange Project. Located in Johnson County, which is in the eastern central part of the state, the project is at the junction of Interstate 80, Interstate 380 and United U.S. 218, one …
Fremont Southeast Beltway Decreases Congestion and Improves Regional Connectivity
The new four-lane Fremont Southeast Beltway aims to improve safety and traffic flow by diverting through vehicles around the southeast side of the city.
“The four-lane project will decrease traffic congestion in the residential and downtown areas of Fremont and improve local access and mobility along with regional connectivity between …
Kansas DOT Upgrades US 83 for Better Traffic Flow
U.S. 83 is one of the longest North-South routes in the country. One can drive it from North Dakota down to Texas. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is reconstructing one 11-mile stretch of U.S. 83 that runs through Haskell and Finney County in the southwestern part of the state. …
McCullough Excavation Prepares a Major New Subdivision in Wichita
Water and sewer contractor McCullough Excavation, in Wichita, Kansas, is working at Taliesin, a master-planned residential community in West Wichita.
Taliesin, about 15 miles from downtown Wichita, features nearly 200 home sites, a clubhouse, an indoor gym, soccer fields, a dog park, walking trails, a swimming pool, and other …
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McCarthy Builds New Johnson County Medical Examiner’s Office to Increase Local Capabilities and Services
With the completion of its new 32,000-square-foot facility, the Johnson County Medical Examiner’s Office (MEO) in Kansas is ready to provide an expanded range of services locally. Located in Olathe, in the heart of the Johnson County Government campus, the new facility will help increase autopsy rates to meet national …
I-435/I-70 Interchange Upgrades Create Safer Roadway in Kansas City
Most of the interstate highway system in the United States was built in the 1950s and 60s. Today, states are updating and replacing the aged infrastructure. As they do so, they have an opportunity to not only bring roadways up to date, but to also apply innovations. The I-435 and …
Fager Framing Gains Efficiency with Potain Cranes
Potain cranes from RMS Rentals in Savage, Minnesota, have made a difference in the success of completing two assisted living facilities in Iowa.
“These cranes are a lot faster than traditional cranes, because you do not need a signal person,” says Jeremy Fager, Owner of Fager Framing in Cedar …
I-235 Green Project Rebuilds North Junction in Wichita
Although it’s a significant project in its own right, the I-235 Green Project in Wichita, Kansas, is the first phase of a much larger rebuilding of an interchange known locally as the North Junction.
The North Junction is a four-direction gateway to and from Wichita and many smaller communities that …
Kansas DOT Extends I-35 Bridges in Olathe
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is extending the north end of the Interstate 35 bridges in Olathe, Kansas, to accommodate a city street being expanded below to better serve an international company’s expansion. The larger headquarters will result in increased traffic to an already heavily congested area.
“The main …
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GPS Technology Speeds US 61 Paving for Streb Construction
Construction of 9.5 miles of two additional lanes to U.S. 61 near Mediapolis, Iowa, changing an existing two-lane highway into a four-lane interstate, has progressed faster and more accurately with Streb Construction in Iowa City, Iowa, using equipment with Topcon LPS robotic technology.
“The Topcon Millimeter GPS has helped us …
Work Progresses on the I-74 Bridge Project Near the Quad Cities
As part of an overreaching goal to improve a section of the Interstate 74 corridor in the Quad Cities of Iowa and Illinois, the states have launched a $1.2 billion reconstruction of the bridge over the Mississippi River and its approach roads.
“Those improvements are based on the lack of …