Recently added articles from Midwest Contractor:
AGC Of Kansas Elects Officers.
Apr 13, 2009 ... Staff Topeka, KS- Beverly Sauerwein, Sauerwein Construction Co. Inc., Wichita, has been elected president of Associated General Contractors of Kansas (AGC). Other AGC officers elected include Dennis Kerschen, The Law Co. Inc., Wichita - vice president; and Mike Gibson, Murray & ...
Iowa Putting Federal Funds To Work.
Apr 13, 2009 ... Staff Des Moines, IA- Iowa is wasting no time putting federal stimulus funds to work as transportation officials awarded their first construction projects using stimulus dollars. According to the Iowa Department of Transportation, 19 highway and bridge projects totaling more ...
Kansas Announces Transportation Projects.
Apr 13, 2009 ... Staff Topeka, KS- Kansas Lieutenant Governor Mark Parkinson and Kansas Department of Transportation Secretary Deb Miller recently announced new transportation projects designed to help create jobs, improve safety and encourage economic growth in Kansas. "We know that ...
Missouri Begins Road/Bridge Projects.
Apr 13, 2009 ... Staff Jefferson City, MO- The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety says the Missouri Department of Transportation's (MoDOT) quick work as the first in the nation to begin transportation projects with economic recovery funds will not only boost the economy, but save ...
Safe Routes Nebraska Program.(Nebraska Department of Roads )(Brief article)
Apr 13, 2009 ... Staff Lincoln, NE- The Nebraska Department of Roads has awarded approximately $1 million in federal Safe Routes to School Program funds to communities for 14 statewide projects to encourage and better enable children to walk and bike safely to school. The program is focused on ...
Iowa Schedules Public Input Meetings.( Iowa Transportation Commission )(Conference news)(Brief article)
Apr 13, 2009 ... Staff Ames, IA- The Iowa Transportation Commission is conducting a series of public input meetings around the state this year. The meetings will give Iowans opportunities to present ideas and comments directly to the commissioners concerning transportation policies and programs ...
People.
Apr 13, 2009 ... Staff Minneapolis - Aspen Equipment Co. announces the addition of three new sales representatives: Dennis Ostrowski , who will market custom railroad truck equipment applications to railroad contractors; Dave Heck , who will sell crane installation services to National Crane ...
Building Green In Pursuit Of Platinum.(Company overview)
Apr 13, 2009 ... By Curt Grandia Central College, The Weitz Company Seek LEED Trifecta An Iowa college and an Iowa construction company, each founded more than 150 years ago on what was then still the frontier, are modern-day pioneers of sustainable building. Central ...
Foley Opens Rebuild Center.(Foley Equipment Co.)
Apr 13, 2009 ... Staff Facility gives new life on short timelines As many industries are adapting to changes in business and the economy, equipment owners are paying special attention to the choice between buying new equipment and rebuilding existing engines and machinery. In ...
Manchester Highlands.
Mar 23, 2009 ... Staff Manchester, MO- Like a giant stairway, the first "step" of shopping at the $120-million Manchester Highlands in Manchester opened its doors in late November. Brinkmann Constructors completed the first phase of what will ultimately be a 550,000-square-foot, three-tired ...
Weitz Completes Fort Riley Projects.(United States. Army & Air Force Exchange Service)(Weitz Company L.L.C.)(Brief article)
Mar 23, 2009 ... Staff Fort Riley, KS- General contractor The Weitz Company recently completed two projects at Fort Riley totaling $32 million: the 132,000-square-foot Army Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) Post Exchange, which represents $24 million and includes a variety of stores, ...
Midwest Commerce Center.
Mar 23, 2009 ... Staff Gardner, KS- As site development for the Midwest Commerce Center in Gardner begins, design-builder Clayco Inc. is preparing to start construction on a new 1.1-million-square-foot distribution facility for Coleman. Midwest Commerce Center is being developed by ...
People.(briefs)(Brief article)
Mar 23, 2009 ... Staff Kansas City, MO - Rick Griffin has joined JE Dunn Construction as director of facilities. Springfield, IL - Roland Machinery announces that Kevin Cox has joined the company as parts and service sales representative. McConnellsburg, PA - JLG ...
Asphalt Institute Celebrating Anniversary.
Mar 23, 2009 ... By Tom Hale The Asphalt Institute (AI), based in Lexington, KY, is celebrating its 90th anniversary as the international trade association of petroleum producers, manufacturers and affiliated businesses. Founded in 1919, the Asphalt Institute is the oldest asphalt association in ...
Taking Action To Reduce E-Waste.
Mar 23, 2009 ... By Steven B. Rieker, Caterpillar Inc. Like cell phones, laptops and other electronic devices, machine control and guidance systems can represent a source of e-waste. What is being done about it? Many heavy equipment owners are using machine control and guidance ...
Dental School Renovations.
Mar 09, 2009 ... Staff Kansas City, MO- The Weitz Co. recently completed renovations at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry in just 10 weeks. Designed by Guy Gronberg Architects, Lee's Summit, MO, Weitz successfully finished the project while the dental school remained ...
Gateway Transportation Center.
Mar 09, 2009 ... Staff St. Louis- KAI Design & Build provided architectural and plumbing and fire protection engineering services on St. Louis City's new Gateway Transportation Center at Spruce and 15th streets near the Scottrade Center. Construction on the 37,000-square-foot terminal building ...
TWS Acquires Pipeline Maintenance.
Mar 09, 2009 ... Staff Kansas City, MO- Kansas City-based TWS Technical Services Inc. announces the acquisition of Pipeline Maintenance/S.E.E. Underground Technologies & Consulting (PMI). TWS is the only company in the nation using High-Definition Pipeline Image Scanning Technology as a means ...
Kansas Launches Online Community.(Kansas. Department of Transportation)(www.ktoc.net)(Brief article)
Mar 09, 2009 ... Staff Topeka, KS- Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) leaders want Kansans to talk to one other about transportation. To facilitate that conversation, KDOT has launched one of the nation's first government-sponsored online communities. K-TOC, the Kansas ...
People.
Mar 09, 2009 ... Staff Dodge City, KS - Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co., the John Deere construction equipment dealer organization located in Dodge City, has named Jason Wood as territory sales manager. Wood has 20 years of sales experience representing John Deere irrigation and ...