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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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National News
ABC Ranks Top States for Construction
Results of the 10th annual Merit Shop Scorecard from the Associated Builders and Contractors. Graphic courtesy of ABC.
Hiring and Retention Starts with Attracting the Right Candidates
Photo courtesy of CONEXPO-CON/AGG.
Construction Adds 10,000 Jobs in November While Wages Rise
Graphic courtesy of ABC. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
10 Ergonomic Principles to Increase Safety
What Connected Safety Solutions Do
Vehicle incidents are one of the biggest sources of injury and risk on a job site. Connected safety solutions provide peace of mind that safety protocols are followed and can identify coaching and training opportunities.
Fall Protection Primer
Graphic courtesy of Diversified Fall Protection, compiled from BLS data reports.
Design, Build, Retire: How to Navigate Succession Planning
Tom Cox, Partner, Wipfli
New Approach to Fix the Skills Gap
E-learning allows the next generation of construction workers to learn via their phones in a way they’re already comfortable with.
Lessons from a Cyberattack
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Industry News
John Deere Commemorates 75 Years of Dozer Innovation

DUBUQUE, IA — Driven by innovative and ongoing customer input, John Deere commemorates its 75th year in the dozer market. …

RDG's Cory Scott and Charlie Cowell accept the Daniel Burnham award alongside representatives from HDR, Inc. and the City of Ames.
APA Iowa Announces Winners of 2024 Planning Awards

AMES, IA — The Iowa Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA Iowa) announces its 2024 chapter awards, recognizing the …

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Schroeter Named New Missouri DOT Deputy Director/Chief Engineer

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Eric Schroeter has been named the new Deputy Director/Chief Engineer for the Missouri Department of Transportation …

Community of Seward Celebrates Opening of N-15

LINCOLN, NE — The community of Seward, Nebraska, in collaboration with Constructors, Inc., recently celebrated the opening of the …

Aspen Equipment Opens Fifth Branch in Lee’s Summit, Missouri

LEE'S SUMMIT, MO — Aspen Equipment announces the opening of their fifth branch in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. This move is …

USDOT Awards $1M Grant to Modernize Iowa's Rural Infrastructure Through Advanced Geospatial Mapping

AMES, IA — Ingios Geotechnics, a provider of construction technology and civil engineering services, is partnering with Buena Vista …

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Industry News

Hoerr Schaudt Transforms Wichita Riverfront Museum & Park …

H&E Opens New Kansas City South Branch

Nebraska Governor Celebrates Completion of US-275 Scribner - …

Burns & McDonnell, Alberici Cut the Ribbon on …

University of Missouri - Kansas City Breaks Ground …

Foley Equipment Adding New Facility Dedicated to Machine …
People

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Logan Contractors Supply Promotes Sinn to President

Missouri Highways & Transportation Commission Announces Hassinger as …

HDR’s Aurit Selected as WEF House of Delegates …

Hemberger Named Iowa Practice Leader for HNTB

Black & Veatch Taps Davidson as Senior Vice …
Projects

Des Moines University Celebrates Grand Opening of Medicine …

Missouri DOT Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Rocheport …

Kansas Governor Announces $32M Award to KDOT for …

Kansas DOT Awarded Nearly $98M for I-35, Santa …

USACE Awards Lower Pool 10 Restoration Project Contract …
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Associations

AGC of Iowa President Lindsey Falk welcomes everyone to the annual barbecue.
AGC of Iowa Holds Annual Barbecue and Fall …

ACI Nebraska Chapter Elects 2024 Officers and Board …

Legacy Infrastructure Group Joins NAPA’s The Road Forward, …

APA Nebraska Announces Beltline Trail Master Plan as …

American Concrete Institute Nebraska Chapter Recognizes Award-Winning Projects
Government

Nebraska DOT Breaks Ground on US-30 Grand Island …

Blair Bypass, Funded Through Federal Discretionary Grant, Celebrates …

Kansas Governor Announces $40M for 40 Local Bridge …

Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission Announces Plan for …

Contractor Selected for Improve I-70 Kansas City Project
Trends

Burns & McDonnell Celebrates Small and Diverse-Owned Businesses …

Cemen Tech and Master Builders Raise More Than …

Garney Empowers High School Girls with its First-Ever …

JE Dunn Centennial Corporate Giving Initiative Donates to …

John Deere and Employees Extend Support to Rock …
Equipment

A local contractor learns about the latest technology.
Seiler Geospatial Hosts Open Houses Throughout Their Territory

Foley Equipment Adds New Facility in Chillicothe, Missouri

Brandt Adds McCoy to Material Handler Dealer Network

H&E Opens New Branch in Springfield, Missouri

Schmidtlein Promoted to Vice President of Sales at …
Economic Dev

University of Iowa Celebrates Topping Out Ceremony for …

Luther College Celebrates Wall-Breaking of New $24M Fieldhouse

Waukee Community School District Unveils New Natatorium

Missouri State University Selects JE Dunn as the …

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences West …
Business

H&E Opens New Branch in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Weitz Cedar Rapids Opens New Office Location

HNTB Announces Expansion, Relocation of Downtown Kansas City …

HNTB Continues Growth in Overland Park, Kansas

Bergkamp Inc. Acquires Flow Boy Line of Live-Bottom …
Events

Stellar Sports Complex Opens in Garner, Iowa

Ziegler CAT Unveils the New, Next-Generation CAT Compact …

USACE Construction Management Unveils Innovation Lab at Workshop

Nebraska Department of Transportation, Hawkins Construction Announce I-80 …

Rock the Parkway Runners Fill Kansas City Streets …
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Other Top Stories
The Buck O'Neil Bridge Project involves the construction of a twin-span replacement bridge and two flyover bridges.
Missouri DOT’s $250M Buck O’Neil Memorial Bridge Nears Completion in Kansas City

A much-anticipated, years-long undertaking to replace an iconic but aging bridge in Kansas City, Missouri, is nearing completion, following the …

Emerson Crane Boosts Efficiency at an Iowa Wind Farm with Successful Turbine Repowering

As awareness of climate change and the need for renewable energy production grows, wind farm construction is thriving and repowering …

A crew member manually turns tracker rows at an Alliant Energy solar project in Iowa.
Burns & McDonnell Tackles Pair of Solar Projects for Alliant Energy

When executives at Burns & McDonnell signed on to handle construction for a pair of Alliant Energy solar projects in …

Midwest Construction Industry Booms, Workforce Stagnates

As the Midwest construction sector experiences a surge in job creation, its workforce has failed to grow alongside the demand. …

A crew member from Max Jantz Excavating uses a Caterpillar 627K on a recent job. (Photo courtesy of Peter Leviton)
Max Jantz Excavating Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation, Growth, and Community Impact

Businesses come and go. Some survive for several years, but few thrive and grow for 50-plus years. For Max Jantz …

The multi-phase project will cover 52 miles of Interstate 44, including eastbound and westbound lanes.
Capital Paving Utilizes Slipform Paving Equipment on I-44 Rehab and Reconstruction Project in Missouri

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is nearing the end of a project along a section of Interstate 44 (I-44) …

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National News
ABC Ranks Top States for Construction
Results of the 10th annual Merit Shop Scorecard from the Associated Builders and Contractors. Graphic courtesy of ABC.
Hiring and Retention Starts with Attracting the Right Candidates
Photo courtesy of CONEXPO-CON/AGG.
Construction Adds 10,000 Jobs in November While Wages Rise
Graphic courtesy of ABC. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
10 Ergonomic Principles to Increase Safety
What Connected Safety Solutions Do
Vehicle incidents are one of the biggest sources of injury and risk on a job site. Connected safety solutions provide peace of mind that safety protocols are followed and can identify coaching and training opportunities.
Fall Protection Primer
Graphic courtesy of Diversified Fall Protection, compiled from BLS data reports.
Design, Build, Retire: How to Navigate Succession Planning
Tom Cox, Partner, Wipfli
New Approach to Fix the Skills Gap
E-learning allows the next generation of construction workers to learn via their phones in a way they’re already comfortable with.
Lessons from a Cyberattack
Photo courtesy of Robby Brown + Sundt Construction
Around the Country
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$158M State Route 8 Project Marks Ohio DOT’s First Time …
Hydraulic jacks and controllers push the State Route 8 bridge girder deck assembly out across the valley.
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Modjeski and Masters, Trumbull Tackle $88M Hawk Falls Bridge Replacement …
The existing 1950s Hawk Falls truss bridge is being replaced with a new bridge, which has three arches, each with 11 segments. (Photo courtesy of Trumbull)
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Because the base and rovers are always current with the Trimble Works Plus Subscription, Nabholz crews see improved GNSS accuracy, connectivity, and access to more satellites.
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$465M North Carolina DOT Project to Enhance Capacity and Increase …
The S.T. Wooten team works primarily in central and eastern North Carolina and is headquartered less than an hour from the I-95 project area.
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WSP Uses Modular Construction to Transform Concourse D at World’s …
The multi-phased ATL Concourse D project will construct a total of 19 modular sections at an offsite, six-acre project yard. (Photo courtesy of WSP)
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Miller Bros. and Fishbeck Rebuild Busy Southern Segment of I-75 …
A bridge is reconstructed during an initial phase of the Interstate 75 project.
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Washington State DOT Advances on Decades-Long NSC Project by Constructing …
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McCarthy Brings Efficiencies and Innovations to Longroad’s Sun Streams 4 …
Sun Streams 4 is the largest solar project to date for Longroad Energy Holdings LLC.
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Entergy Texas Boosts Reliability and Resiliency with $110M Upgrade to …
Work on the Bolivar Peninsula Reliability Project entails building 6 miles of new underground distribution line and 19 miles of new overhead line.
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Miron’s Expansion of Appleton International Airport Will Enhance Travel Experience …
The Appleton International Airport project will add four new concourse gates, expanding the airport by 47,000 square feet.
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