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Buck Brothers Embraces 3D Technology for Precision and Efficiency While Paving

The Buck family has been involved in asphalt and concrete paving services for the Toledo, Ohio, metropolitan area since 1947. As fifth generation owners of Buck Brothers Asphalt Paving & Concrete, Chad Buck (founder), Jacob Buck, and Zach Buck have a solid foundation in asphalt paving and milling …

N.B. West Contracting’s Invention Makes Paving Operators Safer

As crews from N.B. West Contracting Co. worked on a rural road with no shoulders last year, the paving machine …

by: Julie Devine

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Projects Aim to Boost Traffic Flow and Safety on Lexington’s Major Interstates

Lexington, Kentucky, is home to more than 320,000 residents, making it the second-largest city in the state. Located in central …

by: Larry Bernstein

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State Project Awards: OH
ADAMS|BROWN|HIGHLAND|JACKSON - D09-CS-FY2025
894,463
RUSSELL STANDARD CORP; OH
BUTLER|PREBLE - BUT/PRE CHIP FY2025
955,154
SHELLY; OH
ASHLAND - ASD-SR 511-22.26
283,379
THE CRAWFORD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC; OH
CLERMONT - CLE-SR 32-06.84
247,208
Evers Steel Construction LLC; OH
CLERMONT - CLE LMST Crossing Signal
334,086
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Industry News

Missouri DOT Celebrates Second Improve I-70 Project Groundbreaking

ST. LOUIS, MO — The groundbreaking of the second project within the Missouri Department of Transportation’s (MoDOT) Improve I-70 …

IndyGo representatives, along with local and state dignitaries, break ground on the Blue Line project.

IndyGo Celebrates Breaking Ground on the Blue Line

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — IndyGo hosted a groundbreaking event to kick off construction of its Blue Line, Indianapolis’ third and largest …

Thunder Creek Equipment Names Peak Territory Sales Manager for the Midwest and Southeast

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Thunder Creek Equipment has named Brent Peak as the new Territory Sales Manager (TSM) for the Midwest …

Jacobs Named Construction Manager as Advisor of Fermilab's DUNE Near Site

BATAVIA, IL — Jacobs was named the Construction Manager as Advisor (CMa) for the Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility (LBNF) Near Site …

Turner Reaches Major Milestone on $1B Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute

CLEVELAND, OH — Turner Construction Company celebrated a major milestone in the construction of the $1 billion Cleveland Clinic Neurological …

Granite’s Lakefront Trail #3 Wins CISCO’s 2024 Infrastructure Project of the Year

CHICAGO, IL — Chicagoland’s Construction Industry Service Corporation (CISCO) announces the winners of its Project of the Year awards as …

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Industry News

Skender Strengthens Mission Critical Expertise with Addition of …

Magni Telescopic Handlers Welcomes RP Rents as New …

WBK Engineering Named 2025 ACEC Illinois Firm of …

Ohio DOT Completes Comprehensive Look at State Transportation …

Erdman, Boatwright to Continue to Lead Missouri Highways …

Burns & McDonnell Promotes Roush to Power Group …

People

Skender Announces Key Leadership Promotions to Help Drive …

Garver Welcomes Irvine as New Missouri Transportation Team …

Haedt Joins HDR as Health Principal in Ohio

AWWA Board of Directors Selects Tippey as Next …

Former INDOT Commissioner Smith Joins HNTB as National …

Projects

Barack Obama Presidential Library Project Utilizes Link-Belt 85|RT …

Skender Completes Construction of ULRI Materials Discovery Research …

Woolpert-RS&H Joint Venture Completes Design for New AFRC …

Bittersweet Water Reclamation Facility Improvements Project Wins Project …

Ohio DOT's Blaine Hill Bridge Project Starting This …

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Associations

Illinois Aggregate Producers Gather in Springfield for the …

Gaylor Electric is ABC’s 2025 Contractor of the …

Superior Construction Wins 2024 ICI Silver Safety Award

Barton Malow Senior Project Manager Pruneau Honored with …

Over 500 Students Explore Careers in Equipment Technology …

Government

Wood Joins Garver as Advisory Services Senior Program …

Extensions of I-69 and I-169 to Better Connect …

USACE Celebrates Completion of Bois Brule Levee Project

Chicago Red Line Extension Project Receives $2B Grant, …

New Indiana Bridge to Double Ocean Cargo Capacity …

Trends

Eric H. Seiler, Founder of Seiler Instrument, established the company in 1945.

Seiler Instrument Celebrates 80 Years of Precision, Innovation, …

Terracon Foundation Awards $50,000 Endowment Grant to Purdue …

Koenig Equipment Celebrates 120 Years of Family Ownership

Electrical Contractor, Gaylor Electric, Commits to Building the …

Indiana’s E&B Paving Supports National Net Zero Asphalt …

Equipment

Werk-Brau Hosts Second Annual Women in Construction Summit

Vermeer Midwest Announces New Partnership with CTE North …

Cemen Tech and West Side Tractor Partner to …

Werk-Brau to Host Second Annual Women in Construction …

Equip Exposition Continues Record-Breaking Streak, 28,500 Attend Innovative …

Economic Dev

New Terminal Project at John Glenn International Airport …

Skanska and Shook Construction Celebrate Topping Out Ceremony …

Kentucky Governor Announces $1M Federal Grant to Build …

Leopardo, UJAMAA Break Ground at Sankofa Wellness Center …

Robins & Morton Celebrates Topping Out of University …

Business

Commercial Contracting Corporation Acquires Industrial Maintenance Specialists, Expands …

UES Expands Engineering Services with Acquisition of Marino …

White Cap Announces Acquisition of Site Supply, Inc.

Henderson Opens Office in Downtown St. Louis, Missouri

USACE Louisville District Announces New Proposed Headquarters Location …

Events

Gilbane Building Company Celebrates Groundbreaking for New Lake …

Indianapolis Mayor and Community Members Break Ground on …

Turner Selected for $2B Expansion Project for Vantage …

AED Foundation, SkillsUSA Illinois Bring Hundreds of Students …

Seiler Geospatial Hosts Open Houses Throughout Their Territory

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KT Holden Overcomes Challenges to Complete I-71 Interchange Project on Time

KT Holden Construction recently completed the reconstruction of an interchange from Interstate 71 onto Kennedy Avenue in Cincinnati, Ohio, increasing …

Hydraulic jacks and controllers push the State Route 8 bridge girder deck assembly out across the valley.

$158M State Route 8 Project Marks Ohio DOT’s First Time Using Bridge Launching Method

When the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) determined it was time to replace the State Route 8 (SR 8) bridge …

Construction is currently underway on the Chain of Rocks Bridge replacement, one of the projects featured on the St. Louis Regional Freightway’s 2025 Priority Projects List.

St. Louis Regional Freightway’s 2025 List of Priority Projects Tops $8B in Investments

The East-West Gateway Council of Governments recently approved the 2025 Priority Projects List featuring the top freight infrastructure funding needs …

A new on-ramp has to cross over three existing railroad lines and two future railroad lines managed by CSX and Norfolk Southern. A Link-Belt 50-ton hydraulic crane lifts deck forms into place.

Ohio DOT’s Mill Creek Expressway Project Phase 5B Nears Early Completion, Months Ahead of Schedule

A major phase of Ohio’s Mill Creek Expressway (MCE) projects is months ahead of schedule. The general contractor for this …

Members of the steering committee for the Superior Women in Construction program accept ARTBA’s Glass Hammer Award. (Photo courtesy of Superior Construction)

Superior Construction Wins ARTBA Glass Hammer Award

The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) recently presented the 2024 Glass Hammer Award to Superior Construction, which …

Cyndee Hoagland, Trimble’s Senior Vice President, welcomes AEM’s Manufacturing Express bus tour.

AEM's Manufacturing Express Rolls into Trimble, Celebrating American Manufacturing and its Impact

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is on a cross-country mission to celebrate the unsung heroes of American manufacturing. Their …

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National News

Rosendin’s new robot places solar panels on each side of the row, then two-person crews complete installation into the grid.

Remote-controlled demolition robots can complete jobs faster and safer.

LeChase Construction hosted high school students for a job site tour during WIC Week 2024.

Technology solutions centralize project data, making it easier to manage resources across multiple projects.

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.

The U.S. 395 widening project currently underway in northwest Nevada was prompted by significant population growth in the North Valleys region.

The Hoboken flood protection project requires close coordination between stakeholders to keep construction work and traffic flowing in the densely populated city.

Billy “Blue” Cleveland and Tammy Cleveland officially launched Dynasty Construction Services in March 2022.

While working on the Apalachicola Bay Living Shoreline project, excavators were often placed on mats to protect the bottom of the bay.

The second phase of the U.S. 23 Flex Route project is currently scheduled for major construction completion by the fall of 2025.

Contractors and Iowa DOT staff consult during a phase of the Council Bluffs Interstate Systems Project.

CTDOT’s interchange project will address operational and safety concerns in central Connecticut.

Director Chris Dorrington speaks at the launch for MDT’s Engage safe driving initiative in Helena, Montana.

Construction of the North Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center involves a significant amount of lift equipment.

Two large cranes work together to place beams for the new westbound U.S. 290 mainlane bridges between Patton Ranch Road and William Cannon Drive. Oak Hill Parkway crews recently shifted traffic in this area to the frontage roads, so crews have space to work in the middle, connecting new portions of U.S. 290 to the existing freeway further east.

Sheboygan County focuses on “pre-preservation” treatments like void-reducing asphalt membranes and penetrating asphalt emulsions to extend maintenance timelines.

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