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2019 MCA Chairman's Award Winners Announced

DUBUQUE, IA — The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has recognized North America's most outstanding metal construction projects of 2019. This year's judging panel of architects included James Theimer, Principal Architect, Trilogy Architecture; Mark Roddy, Lecturer in the Department of Design, California State University, Sacramento; and Erik Mehlman, Partner and Design Lead at BuildSense | Architecture + Construction.

The Chairman's Awards go to the most exceptional buildings involving MCA member companies. The criteria include overall appearance, significance of metal in the project, innovative use of metal and the role of metal in achieving project objectives.

Winners in six categories were announced at MCA's Winter Meeting Awards Dinner in Palm Springs, California. The winner in Midwest Contractor's area is:

Roofing: Steeple Square - Dubuque, Iowa
Building Owner: Steeple Square
MCA Member Manufacturer: Chicago Metal Supply and Fabrication, Inc..
Installer: Durable Restoration
Architect: Jeffrey Morton Associates
Contractor: Gronen Restoration

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Diamond grinding creates a smooth, safe surface in new construction and pavement repairs. (Photo courtesy of IGGA)
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The new Trimble Roadworks Paving Control System for Mills and Cold Planers extends the functionality of the company’s next-generation, 3D paving system, shown here on a Wirtgen W210 Fi Milling Machine.
IEDA Annual Meeting: Connections and Learning
A contractor panel candidly shared perspectives and anecdotes about buying, renting, and servicing through equipment dealers. Left to right: Moderator Mike Marks, Indian River Consulting Group; Bobby MacDonald, Top Tier Site Prep; Chris Fontana, an AEMP Certified Fleet Manager; and Dan Maitland, Ajax Paving of Florida and AEMP Board Member.
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The X-40D incorporates a unique PULSAR piston pump from Mecbo to deliver high volume in a compact design.
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When Prefabrication Does and Doesn’t Make Sense
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Industry News
Bobcat Announces its 2024 Dealer Leadership Group

LINCOLN, NE — Bobcat Company announces its 2024 Dealer Leadership Group. The Bobcat dealerships honored this year are its highest-performing …

Kansas City Firms Partner to Help Create the World's First Stadium Dedicated to Professional Women's Soccer

KANSAS CITY, MO — When the Kansas City Current recently kicked off their first game of the season, it marked …

Winners of the operator skills tests included, from left to right: Azaria Biven, Kait Burds, and Mackenzie Tackett.
Caterpillar Celebrates Women in Construction with Operator Skills Tests, Peer Networking, Industry Updates

CLAYTON, NC — Dubuque, Iowa’s Kait Burds took home top honors at Caterpillar’s first Women in Construction Celebration in …

Kansas Governor Announces More Than $930M in Highway Projects Added to IKE Development Pipeline

TOPEKA, KS — Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed announce the addition of 17 highway modernization and …

Bergkamp Inc. Acquires Flow Boy Line of Live-Bottom Material Transport Trucks

SALINA, KS — Bergkamp Inc., based in Salina, Kansas, announces its acquisition of the Flow Boy line of live-bottom …

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HDR Earns Two AAEES Excellence in Environmental Engineering and Science Awards for Nebraska Projects

OMAHA, NE — Two HDR projects in Nebraska received 2024 Excellence in Environmental Engineering and Science Awards from the American …

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Industry News

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Kirby-Smith Machinery Promotes Bell to Northern Regional Sales …

Jacobsmeyer Joins Takeuchi as Central Midwest Regional Business …

Braun Intertec Corporation Announces Transition of Executive Leadership

Kirby-Smith Machinery Promotes Shuffield to Vice President, Product …

Barletta Joins Garver as Missouri Transportation Planning and …
People

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Western Specialty Contractors Promotes Grandbois to Manager of …

Seif Named Director of Aviation at Kansas DOT

Nebraska DOT Announces Syslo as New Deputy Director

Schubert to Lead Big-D Construction Midwest as President

Elmer Joins HDR as Director of Sports and …
Projects

The Iowa Clinic Unveils Health Care Facility in …

Final Projects Awarded in Missouri Governor's Rural Routes …

Burns & McDonnell Projects Supporting Stormwater Control Measures …

Millstone Weber Selected for the First Improve I-70 …

Missouri DOT Selects Two Consultants to Lead I-44 …
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Associations

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NAPA Announces Winner for Top National Award for …

Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Announces 2024 PCI Design Awards …

Bartlett & West Receives City Public Improvement Award

Historic Courthouse and Fire Station Win Justice Facility …

Nebraska DOT Deputy Director Jamshidi Receives National Award …
Government

Kansas Governor Announces $350M in Highway Projects Added …

JE Dunn Receives $62.4M Contract for Improvements at …

Missouri Governor's Improve I-70 Plan Receives Federal Funding

Meginnis and Mello Appointed to Nebraska State Highway …

Illinois Governor Celebrates Completion of I-280 Over Mississippi …
Trends

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas (right) leads a Q&A session with Ayana Parsons (left) at the 2023 Partner of the Year ceremony.
Diverse Businesses Earn Burns & McDonnell Partner of …

Holcim US Expands Low-Carbon Cement Capacity with $20.5M …

JE Dunn Construction Reaches Centennial Milestone

Turner Studies Effects of Rising Temperatures on Construction …

The Builders, Burns & McDonnell Celebrate Opening of …
Equipment

An aerial view of the Bloomington office truck yard in the 1980s.
Aspen Equipment Celebrates 30 Years of Service and …

ProStack Strengthens North American Presence with Powerscreen Crushing …

Barnhart Acquires CR Holland Crane Service, Further Solidifies …

Mecalac Adds Victor L. Phillips Company to Expanding …

Foley Equipment Appoints Allison as Chief People Officer
Economic Dev

Turner, Weitz Selected for $445M Expansion of Des …

Des Moines Public Schools and Drake University Celebrate …

Construction Underway for Mercy Medical Center’s New Marion …

University of Iowa Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Health …

Creighton University Celebrates Grand Opening of New Health …
Business

Lee File (left), General Manager and Co-Owner at Agri Center, accepts Hyundai construction equipment dealership plaque from Ed Harseim, North Central District Manager at HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America.
Agri Center Joins Hyundai North American Dealer Network

HNTB Continues Growth in Overland Park, Kansas

Bowman Acquires Midwest Transportation and Bridge Design Firm …

Perkins&Will Opens New Studio in Kansas City, Strengthening …

Trimble Changes Headquarters to Westminster, Colorado
Events

Marco Hosts Information Day for Potential Distribution Partners

Aspen Equipment Brings Mobile Service Truck and Self-Erecting …

Seiler Geospatial Hosts Annual Customer Appreciation Days

Nebraska DOT Holds First-Ever Transportation Summit Focused on …

Topping Out Ceremony Marks a Milestone for Southeast …
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Other Top Stories
An equipment operator from Rasch Construction uses a DEVELON DL320-7 Wheel Loader to stockpile dirt with a bucket.
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 …

Paulsen, Inc. uses a John Deere 670G Motor Grader with Leica grading technology on the Highway 30/23rd Street reconstruction project in Columbus, Nebraska.
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 …

Sporer Land Development uses Caterpillar equipment from Foley Equipment while working on a highway project in Kansas.
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 …

L.G. Barcus and Sons was able to use gears it installed back in 1951 to raise the Rock Island Bridge during the renovation project. (Photo courtesy of L.G. Barcus and Sons)
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 …

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 …

Miles Excavating clears the old southbound U.S. 73 (K-7) roadway to prepare for the RCUT intersection.
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) …

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Alameda CTC, Caltrans Prioritize Safety for $92M Overhaul of I-80/Gilman …
A bicycle and pedestrian bridge was built over I-80 during the first phase of the Interstate 80/Gilman Street Interchange Improvement Project. (Photo courtesy of Alameda County Transportation Commission)
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Skanska was awarded a contract to improve, update, and increase the number of platforms in Baltimore Penn Station.
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The Superior-de Moya joint venture team fortified the islands to prevent loss of land during future storms. (Photo courtesy of Superior Construction)
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Michigan DOT Utilizes Digital Delivery to Reconstruct Interstate 696 in …
The Michigan Department of Transportation is reconstructing Interstate 696 from I-275 to Lahser Road.
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Using Topcon’s SmoothRide resurfacing system, O&G Industries scanned 7 miles of road in a fraction of what it would have taken doing traditional cross-sections.
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Rock clearing work is performed on a portion of the new U.S. 95 alignment. (Photo courtesy of Idaho Transportation Department)
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Granite Construction Nears Completion on I-515/Charleston Interchange Project East of …
The I-515/Charleston Interchange Project aims to reduce traffic, improve pedestrian and bicycle mobility, and alleviate weaving.
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The I-610 West Loop/I-69 Southwest Freeway interchange project includes the construction of multiple on and off ramps.
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Crews use a Komatsu large hydraulic excavator on Drain 29. Excavation on the Fargo-Moorhead Area Diversion project averages nearly 2 million cubic yards every month.
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