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Wyoming DOT Creates Better Interstate Access with I-80 Project in Rock Springs

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Sometimes, opportunities arise in unexpected ways. The Wyoming Department of Transportation’s (WYDOT) I-80 Rock Springs project might not have happened if an accident had not occurred. The project will improve connectivity in the area, encourage development, increase accessibility, and provide extra routes for commuters.

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In 2014, an … by: Larry Bernstein

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CR 314 Reconstruction Brings New Upgrades for Drivers, Hikers, and Cyclists

Idaho Springs, Colorado, located approximately 30 miles west of Denver, was once a mining town. Today, the city of nearly … by: Larry Bernstein

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Projects in Utah and Arizona Receive Build America Awards from AGC and Construction Risk Partners

The Association of General Contractors (AGC) and Construction Risk Partners recently honored this year’s best new and renovation construction projects … by: Jessica Hoover

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The Reunion Resort in Kissimmee, Florida, served as the location for the mid-February gathering of IEDA dealer members along with dozens of product and service suppliers/exhibitors, as well as the association’s supportive sponsor-affiliates, which includes several OEM-authorized dealers.

Many breakers feature nitrogen gas in the back-head as a cushion and for increased power. It’s important to maintain and fill the nitrogen reservoir as needed for consistent power output.

Owners should always conduct a pre-trip inspection of the trailer and key wear parts before taking off with each load. This includes inspecting the frame, chains, and straps for damage.

Richard McDonald

Sundt Construction Welcomes McDonald as New Sustainability Director

TEMPE, AZ — Sundt Construction hires Richard McDonald as its Sustainability Director to implement and maintain sustainability initiatives and serve …

Jason Whitlock

Stantec Adds Whitlock as New Buildings Practice Leader

DENVER, CO — Global integrated design firm Stantec welcomes Jason Whitlock as the Buildings Practice Leader for the Denver market. …

Colorado DOT Cuts Ribbon on Charter Oak Ranch Road Improvements

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and contractor, SEMA Construction, hosted a ribbon cutting to …

Ben Huot

Utah DOT Announces Huot as Next Deputy Director of Planning and Investment

SALT LAKE CITY, UT — Ben Huot will serve as the new Deputy Director of Planning and Investment for the …

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EvoQuip Supports Diversification of Outlaw Excavating

TUCSON, AZ — EvoQuip, a manufacturer of compact crushing and screening equipment, has been integral to the diversification and …

Michael Kerby

Kerby Promoted to COO Role in Big-D Family of Companies

SALT LAKE CITY, UT — Michael Kerby, who has been serving as President of Big-D Signature Group and sits …

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Tony Cohen

Cohen Joins HDR as Senior Transit Bus Specialist

Kerby Promoted to COO Role in Big-D Family …

Stantec Adds Whitlock as New Buildings Practice Leader

Sundt Construction Welcomes McDonald as New Sustainability Director

Utah DOT Announces Huot as Next Deputy Director …

Colorado DOT Cuts Ribbon on Charter Oak Ranch …

Phase 2 of the Sunnyslope High School Campus …

Trimble Breaks Ground on 1.7-Megawatt Solar Array at …

Alston Construction Breaks Ground on Elliot Mesa Commerce …

Arizona DOT Begins US 93 Widening Project Near …

Hensel Phelps of Greeley, Colorado Named Nation’s Safest …

Projects in Utah and Arizona Receive Build America …

ME Engineers Wins Grand Conceptor Award from ACEC …

Student Success District at the University of Arizona …

Jacobsen Receives Four Project of the Year Awards …

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American Civil Constructors sets a new pedestrian bridge over Clear Creek as part of CR 314 upgrades in Colorado.

CR 314 Reconstruction Brings New Upgrades for Drivers, …

New Programs for Funding Assistance at the Local …

Farmington Bay Constructors Joint Venture Creates West Davis …

Arizona DOT Increases Capacity on I-10 to Meet …

Transportation Board Approves Larkin-Thomason as Director of NDOT

Henderson Companies Opens Denver Office

McCarthy Building Companies Unveils New Innovation and Craft …

New TRIP Report Emphasizes Need for Increased Investments …

Brinkmann Constructors to Expand with Phoenix Office

Shears Adkins Rockmore Celebrates 20 Years in Business

Gerald McCarthy, Powerscreen Western, with Cody While, Outlaw Excavating

EvoQuip Supports Diversification of Outlaw Excavating

Komatsu to Build New Warehouse in Elko, Nevada

CONEXPO-CON/AGG Exhibitors Take the Industry to the Next …

Takeuchi Hires Wells as Southwest Regional Business Manager

Schiedeck, Ferris Emerge as Cat Global Operator Challenge …

SmithGroup, McCarthy Completes New University of Arizona Applied …

Walsh School District Breaks Ground on New PK-12 …

Acadia Healthcare Breaks Ground with AP on New …

McCarthy Building Companies Completes Banner Gateway Medical Center …

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Accommodates Customers with a Temporary …

U.S. economic outlook: Recession on the horizon

Trimble Changes Headquarters to Westminster, Colorado

K-Tec, Ashland Earthmoving Equipment Manufacturers Acquired by Kinperium …

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Builder's Day Event Brings Together Hundreds of Utah …

Encore Electric Lights the Way for Girls in …

More Than 2,500 Companies Participate in Construction Inclusion …

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Best Practices for Implementing the New Buy America …

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Joint venture Farmington Bay Constructors uses a Caterpillar 320GC Excavator and 950K Dozer to move dirt on the West Davis Highway project in Utah.

Farmington Bay Constructors Joint Venture Creates West Davis Highway to Combat Area Growth in Northern Utah

The West Davis project is the most significant infrastructure project currently taking place in the state of Utah. Biggest in …

ME Engineers Wins Grand Conceptor Award from ACEC Colorado for Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena

The American Council of Engineering Companies of Colorado (ACEC Colorado) recently honored engineering firms from across the state at the …

Bridge work takes place on Miller Road as part of the I-10 Improvements Project in Buckeye, Arizona.

Arizona DOT Increases Capacity on I-10 to Meet Rapid Population Growth

Arizona is one of the fastest-growing states in the United States. Infrastructure needs to keep up with population growth or …

Las Vegas Paving Corporation Keeps Traffic Rolling on I-15

One way to get to Las Vegas is via Interstate 15 (I-15). The major highway, which begins near the Mexican …

Ames Construction Impresses on I-25 Walsh Drive Bridge Project

Located in Central Wyoming, Casper is on the North Platte River and saw its population grow during the pandemic when …

More Than 2,500 Companies Participate in Construction Inclusion Week, McCarthy Celebrates with Students at Palomino Primary School in Phoenix

To build awareness of the need to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in the construction industry, Construction Inclusion Week (CIW) …

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Around the Country

Security Paving replaces pavement on 9 miles of I-680 near Silicon Valley.

Crews pour the concrete deck for the Smith Valley bridge on a section of I-69 near Indianapolis. (Photo courtesy of I-69 Finish Line, the Indiana Department of Transportation)

One of the seven existing bridges to be replaced in Grant County

On a section of the I-440 and Blue Ridge Road Improvements in Raleigh, girders are installed for the new Beltline bridge that crosses Hillsborough Street and the railroad tracks.

Crews lift steel beams into place on a section of the Assembly Atlanta development.

Crews use a Wirtgen milling machine to reconstruct I-196 in Ottawa County.

Ligchine equipment and Topcon technology allow Elite Builders to complete many projects with a smaller crew.

Maine Drilling & Blasting has been a trusted partner for the construction industry for almost 60 years.

Work progresses on an intersection project in Post Falls, Idaho.

The creation of the Bois d’Arc Lake required a mitigation of a similar area. The 17,000-acre project is one of the largest environmental restorations in the U.S.

The Highway 10 project in Anoka, Minnesota, only spans 2.5 miles but involved two general contractors working on separate, but adjacent, parts.