ASHLAND, KY — Construction firm Robins & Morton celebrated the topping out of the University of Kentucky King’s Daughters expansion and renovation project in Ashland, Kentucky.

The topping out ceremony represents an important milestone with the placement of the final steel beam, signifying the structural completion of the project.

The …

CHICAGO, IL — Leopardo Construction and UJAMAA joined city officials, community leaders, and future anchor tenants at a groundbreaking ceremony for Sankofa Wellness Center — a ground up new construction of a three-story building at the corner of West Madison Street and South Kildare Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. More than …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — From the banks of the White River, city officials and community members celebrated the Henry Street Bridge groundbreaking. This skyline-altering project will provide a vital new connection to Downtown Indianapolis from the west side, enhancing connectivity and supporting the continued growth of LEVEE, formerly the White River …

LOUISVILLE, KY — Equip Exposition, the international landscape, outdoor living, and equipment exposition, again broke attendance records, with more than 28,500 registrants and significant growth in contractor categories.

With more than 1.2 million square feet of indoor and outdoor exhibit space, Equip Exposition is one of the largest trade shows …

NEW ALBANY, OH — Turner Construction Company has begun work on a $2 billion project to expand Vantage Data Centers’ campus in New Albany, Ohio. The start of construction was celebrated with a groundbreaking ceremony attended by representatives from Vantage, Turner, and leaders from local organizations.

The campus is Vantage’s …

ITASCA, IL — With a corporate office in St. Louis, Missouri, and local branch offices spread across the Midwest in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Nebraska, and Wisconsin, Seiler Geospatial has a lot of territory to cover and plenty of customers to thank. While offering certified training and support, …

JOHNSBURG, IL — High school students from across Chicagoland recently took significant steps toward careers in the equipment industry by learning essential diesel engine repair skills, trying their hand at operating equipment, polishing their interview techniques, and connecting with industry leaders.

Hosted by the Associated Equipment Distributors Foundation (AEDF) in …

LEBANON, IN — Gaylor Electric announces its partnership with Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Indiana/Kentucky to establish the ABC Construction Prep Academy in Lebanon, Indiana. This innovative program is designed to equip high school juniors and seniors with the skills and knowledge needed for successful careers in the construction trades. …

MIDDLETOWN, OH — Skanska, a global construction and development firm, announces the groundbreaking of the Butler Tech Aviation Education Hangar at the Middletown Airport. The ceremony marked the official start of construction on a facility that will provide students with hands-on career technical education in aviation and related fields. …

CINCINNATI, OH — Skanska, university representatives, and project teams recently celebrated a significant milestone in the revitalization of the University of Cincinnati's historic Old Chem building with a topping out ceremony. This event marks the structural completion of the new addition to the building.

The building, originally constructed in …

EVANSVILLE, IN — Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) Commissioner Mike Smith recently broke ground on the Ohio River Crossing project in Evansville, Indiana. ORX Constructors, a joint venture between Walsh Construction and Traylor Bros, Inc., was also in attendance. INDOT is overseeing this …

FINDLAY, OH — The second annual Werk-Brau Golf Classic to benefit Construction Angels was held recently on the Scarlet Course at the Ohio State University Golf Club. The event raised over $100,000 to aid families of fallen construction workers in Ohio. The sold-out field of 36 foursomes included contractors across …

CHICAGO, IL — Skender, as general contractor, recently reached the final height at 919 W Fulton, an 11-story, 409,000-square-foot mixed-use office building designed by Fitzgerald Associates Architects. The topping-out milestone marks the end of the structural phase of construction as the project team works toward the building’s completion …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Governor Eric J. Holcomb, former Vice President Mike Pence, and former Governor Mitch Daniels recently joined Indiana Department of Transportation Commissioner Mike Smith to celebrate the completion of the Interstate 69 corridor connecting Evansville to Indianapolis.

“This historic milestone, completed three years ahead of schedule, is the …

SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH — Shaker Heights City School District, Gilbane Building Company, and GPD Group joined district officials, community members, and students for a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the official start of construction of the Ludlow Elementary School Improvement project.

The event marks a significant milestone in the district’s …

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is on a cross-country mission to celebrate the unsung heroes of American manufacturing. Their Manufacturing Express bus tour, a 15,000-mile journey spanning 22 states and 85 communities, made a recent stop at Trimble in Dayton, Ohio, highlighting the vital role of the industry.

CINCINNATI, OH — Skanska announces the completion of the new Blood Cancer Healing Center, a new space for patients served by the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. This facility marks a historic milestone in cancer care, addressing the critical needs of the 1.6 million individuals affected by blood cancers in …

FISHERS, IN — Andretti Global and Chicago-based developer Bradford Allen recently joined Clark Construction Group and their building crews to celebrate the topping out of Andretti Global’s new headquarters facility. The nearly 400,000-square-foot facility is part of a larger 90-acre campus, and more than quadruples the size of Andretti’s current …

FISHERS, IN — Gaylor Electric announces its involvement in the recent Signing Day event at the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Construction Prep Academy. At this celebration, a cohort of students, hailing from eight feeder high schools, committed to a career in construction with a plethora of ABC contractors. Present, …

LEXINGTON, KY — The University of Kentucky (UK) broke ground on a 550,000-square-foot facility that will become the new home to the UK Markey Cancer Center, Kentucky’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, as well as a Comprehensive Spine Center, ambulatory surgery space, and other outpatient services. Project partners …

LOUISVILLE, KY — ARCO Design/Build (ARCO), in partnership with NTS Development, announces the groundbreaking of the 815 Building. This facility will serve as a new office for Heaven Hill Brands, the largest independent, family-owned and -led distilled spirits supplier in the United States.

Situated within NTS's ShelbyHurst Office Campus, …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Gaylor Electric hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for their new national headquarters located in Indianapolis, Indiana. This milestone event marks a significant step forward in the company’s growth and dedication to the construction industry, innovation, and serving the community. The ceremony was attended by business partners, local …

LIMA, OH — The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1 hosted its annual truck and loader roadeo at the Allen County highway maintenance facility in Lima, where 54 employees from across the eight-county district competed for top honors.

The roadeo, which began in 1988, is a competitive driving event …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — As more businesses move to and expand in Indiana, the state needs construction workers to keep up with the resulting construction demand.

Nationally, women make up only 11 percent of the construction workforce overall, and only 4 percent of field staff. But that is changing. With the …

COLUMBUS, OH — As part of the Biden-Harris Administration's ongoing Investing in America Tour, U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Deputy Secretary Polly Trottenberg traveled to Columbus, Ohio, to celebrate awards that will reshape and reconnect communities.

Secretary Pete Buttigieg and USDOT recently announced $3.3 billion in funding from President Joe …

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, …

CLAYTON, NC — Dubuque, Iowa’s Kait Burds took home top honors at Caterpillar’s first Women in Construction Celebration in Clayton, North Carolina. Burds successfully demonstrated her advanced machine operator skills by maneuvering difficult work site challenges in record time with extreme precision.

Burds was one of 18 women — …

SPRINGFIELD, IL — Seiler Instrument’s Geospatial Division joined other exhibitors and speakers at the 2024 Illinois Professional Land Surveyors Association (IPLSA) Annual Conference held at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield, Illinois. The IPLSA Conference is attended by more than 700 land surveyors licensed in Illinois and is the largest …

FRANKFORT, KY — A critical infrastructure project that will connect the state and unlock significant opportunities for economic development, jobs, and opportunity for eastern Kentucky was showcased by the national Engineering and Public Works Roadshow at an event in the rotunda of the New State Capitol Building.

The current Mountain …

LOUISVILLE, KY — Equip Exposition, a trade show for the international landscape, outdoor living, and outdoor power equipment industry, will once again take over the city of Louisville from October 15 to 18, 2024. “Only this year, we’re making some fundamental shifts and improvements that will elevate the show to …

HOPKINSVILLE, KY — The Turner Construction Company, Kokosing Industrial, and SSOE team celebrated the topping out of the third building of Ascend Elements’ production facility in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. The 315,000-square-foot building will use a specialized process to produce sustainable electric vehicle battery materials using recycled feedstock.

The plant, …

FINDLAY, OH — Werk-Brau, a manufacturer of buckets, thumbs, couplers, and attachments for excavators and loaders, will host a Women in Construction event at their Findlay, Ohio, headquarters on March 5 and 6. In addition to a keynote address by speaker Barbara J. Jackson, there will be networking …

SPRINGFIELD, IL — Each year, the Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers (IAAP) recognizes IAAP member companies and individuals with Industry Leadership Awards. The awards honor those who demonstrate leadership excellence within the industry, promote and advance the image and well-being of Illinois aggregate mining, and energize their peers and the …

SPRINGFIELD, IL — The Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers (IAAP) recently met for their annual convention at the Crowne Plaza Springfield Convention Center. The convention began on a Tuesday afternoon as producer and associate members met over drinks in the Expo Hall at the Opening Reception. Associate members had the …

CHICAGO, IL — Skender recently joined developer Fulton Street Companies and community leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of 919 W Fulton Street, a new 11-story mixed-use office development in Chicago's Fulton Market neighborhood. The 409,000-square-foot project marks Chicago's first major new office development to commence construction in over a year. …

LOUISVILLE, KY — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, along with partners from the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Walsh-Turner joint venture, marked a major construction milestone for the new Louisville VA Medical Center during an onsite Topping Out Ceremony.

Audience members, including local …

ROSEMONT, IL — The Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association (IRTBA) recently hosted the 2023 Contractor of the Year Awards, the state's largest gathering of transportation design and construction industry professionals.

"The ceremony allows state agencies to recognize companies for outstanding work in 2023. Award winners have shown quality, adaptability, …

ST. LOUIS, MO — The completion of the $278 million I-270 North Project was celebrated with an official ceremony in Hazelwood. Missouri Governor Mike Parson joined state and local elected officials along with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) and its contractor team to cut the ribbon on this four-year-long …

LOUISVILLE, KY — With more than a million square feet of exhibits and 30 acres outside, Equip Exposition once again broke records in attendance and exhibit space sales. The trade show expanded its usual footprint at the Kentucky Exposition Center to add the West Wing this year due to space …

CHICAGO, IL — More than 120 young patients and their families participated in hands-on construction education for the second annual Chicago Kids Dig. The event was hosted by the full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm Clayco, in partnership with the Ann & Robert …

LOUISVILLE, KY — The Utility Expo made its return to Louisville, Kentucky, with a record-setting gathering of over 21,000 utility construction professionals from all 50 states and 60 countries, converging at the Kentucky Exposition Center. These industry experts came together to experience firsthand the latest equipment and technologies in the …

PEORIA, IL — Recently at the WeaverRidge and Coyote Creek golf clubs in Peoria, Illinois, 186 golfers attended the Illinois Association of Aggregate Producer's (IAAP) 2023 Annual Golf Outing. Using a scramble format, the golf outing offered an opportunity for friendly competition and networking. In addition to golf, members …

ST. LOUIS, MO — Seiler Geospatial continued their annual tradition of hosting open houses and Customer Appreciation Days at their offices throughout the Midwest. Seiler has 10 offices to serve their geospatial customers. Executive Vice President Tom Seiler along with geospatial staff and vendor representatives from Trimble, Spectra Precision …

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, IL — A ribbon cutting recently celebrated the official opening of St. Louis Downtown Airport’s new Ground Engine Run-Up and Compass Calibration Pad project. Representatives of St. Louis Downtown Airport, Bi-State Development, the Illinois Department of Transportation, state and local elected officials, and invited guests were …

ST. LOUIS, MO — ConstructReach, a construction industry workforce development initiative and consultancy, will host a three-day event, titled “Show Me Progress,” September 25-27 in St. Louis, Missouri. Hosted in ConstructReach’s headquarters city, the event will begin with an industry roundtable discussion on salient issues surrounding diversity, equity, and …

GALENA, IL — Teachers from across Illinois gathered for the Illinois Teachers Workshop: Rocks, Minerals & Mining in Today’s Society, presented by the Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers (IAAP) at Chestnut Mountain Resort in Galena, Illinois. Attendees refreshed their knowledge of earth science and learned about the importance of stone, …

MILWAUKEE, WI — Milwaukee recently took center stage in the Midwest transportation world as Wisconsin hosted the annual meeting for the Mid America Association of State Transportation Officials (MAASTO). Transportation leaders and industry partners across 10 Midwest states gathered to share best practices, learn about transportation innovations, and network with …

FINDLAY, OH — The inaugural Werk-Brau Golf Outing to benefit Construction Angels raised over $70,000 to aid families of fallen construction workers in Ohio. In addition to the traditional “longest drive” and “closest to the pin” contests, the festivities included a putting contest — putting with a Case CX17C fitted …

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — North Shore School District 112, Gilbane Building Company, and community members recently gathered to celebrate the completion of the Edgewood Middle School with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

“The new Edgewood Middle School represents the future and is built to serve the community for the next 50 …

AVON, OH — After nearly two years of construction, community members recently gathered to celebrate the grand reopening of Lorain Public Library System’s newest branch in Avon, Ohio. The event included live cooking demonstrations in The Norton Family Foundation Demonstration Kitchen, tours of the space, and additional activities for children …

SPRINGFIELD, IL — The Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers’ (IAAP) 54th Annual Convention and Aggregate Miner Safety Conference gave those working in the aggregates industry a chance to learn about the goods and services offered by 57 of IAAP’s associate member companies. Over the course of two days, attendees …

ST. LOUIS, MO — Seiler Instrument Geospatial recently continued its annual tradition of hosting open houses and customer appreciation days at its many locations throughout the Midwest. In the Construction Digest area, the event was held in the St. Louis, Missouri, location.

Seiler President Eric “Rick” Seiler Jr. and Vice …

CHICAGO, IL — It was all smiles for the dozens of tykes attending the first annual Chicago Kids Dig, hosted by the full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm Clayco, in partnership with Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.

The event …

ST. LOUIS, MO — Poettker Construction, a multi-generation family-owned construction company, raised $52,000 in its annual golf classic for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Illinois (BBBSIL). The golf classic was held at Roland Barkau Memorial Golf Course in Okawville, Illinois.

“We always look forward to the annual golf …

BOLINGBROOK, IL — Teachers from across the state gathered for the Illinois Teachers Workshop: Rocks, Minerals, & Mining in Today’s Society, presented by the Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers (IAAP) at the Holiday Inn & Suites in Bolingbrook, Illinois. Everyone present refreshed their knowledge of earth science and learned about …

HENDERSON, KY — Global design firm Stantec and design-build partner Ragle, Inc. have begun construction on the I-69 Ohio River Crossing (ORX) Section 1 in western Kentucky. Initiation of the project construction phase was celebrated at a groundbreaking ceremony with elected officials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) personnel, Federal Highway Administration …

TYNER, KY — Gov. Andy Beshear recently joined state and local officials to celebrate the completion of a 20-year transportation project that improves safety, connectivity, and economic opportunities in southeastern Kentucky. The new, wider Kentucky Highway 30 stretches 33 miles from Booneville to London. Beshear also unveiled honorary signage naming …

HENDERSON, KY — The first shovels of dirt have been turned for the Interstate 69 Ohio River Crossing (I-69 ORX). Gov. Andy Beshear, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Secretary Jim Gray, Henderson Mayor Steve Austin, Henderson County Judge/Executive Brad Schneider and Evansville, Indiana, Mayor Lloyd Winnecke joined forces to break …

LIMA, OH — Employees from Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1 garages in Wyandot and Hancock counties were named winners in the ODOT District 1 truck and loader roadeo in Lima, Ohio.

Dylan Neff, who works as a Highway Technician in the Wyandot County garage, won the truck …

WEST ALLIS, WI — The Wisconsin Construction Municipal and Landscape Expo (WCMLE), formerly CONEX, has been scheduled to take place this year on November 2 and 3, 2022, at the Wisconsin Exposition Center at State Fair Park in West Allis, Wisconsin. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on …