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Hickman Road Interchange Project Reshapes One of Iowa’s Busiest Corridors

As development has accelerated throughout the western suburbs of Des Moines, Iowa, congestion, longer travel times, and safety concerns have made the corridor one of the Iowa Department of Transportation’s (Iowa DOT) highest priorities for improvement. At the interchange where Hickman Road crosses Interstate 35/80, a transformation is now …

by: Keith Loria

McCarthy Reaches 60 Percent Completion on New Kansas Wastewater Treatment Facility

Improvements to the Myron K. Nelson Wastewater Treatment Facility in Johnson County, Kansas, have reached 60 percent completion, and the …

by: Robin Roenker

ESS Coordinates Overlapping Bridge Projects Across Seven Missouri Counties

Twenty aging bridges spread across seven rural counties in west central Missouri are being upgraded as part of a bundled …

by: Larry Bernstein

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State Project: Full Bid Calendar Here

State Project Awards: MO
VARIOUS - 260918-A01
2,463,881
Louis-Company, LLC; MO
CALLAWAY, CAMDEN, MARIES, MONITEAU - 260918-D07
847,850
Ti-Zack Concrete, LLC; MO
GASCONADE - 260918-D04
2,593,302
Capital Paving & Construction, LLC; MO
BARTON, VERNON - 260918-G03
5,758,835
Blevins Asphalt Construction Company, Inc.; MO
VARIOUS - 260918-H03
2,200,000
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Industry News

Governor Pillen, Federal Partners, Nebraska DOT Highlight Initiatives for Modernizing Infrastructure

LINCOLN, NE — Governor Jim Pillen joined the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Build America Bureau (USDOT), the Federal Highway …

Reinhardt/Wilson Completes Construction of $36M Eagle Bluffs Elementary School

COLUMBIA, MO — The joint venture team of Reinhardt Construction LLC of Columbia, Missouri, and S. M. Wilson & Co. …

Iowa and Wisconsin Announce Early November Opening for Iowa 9/WIS 82 Mississippi River Crossing

LANSING, IA — The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) and Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) announce that the Iowa …

University of Kansas Gateway District Phase 2 Delivers Stadium Seating Ahead of 2026 Season

LAWRENCE, KS — The project team behind Phase 2 of the University of Kansas (KU) Gateway District delivered the south …

Henderson Companies Names New Venue Sector Practice Directors

LENEXA, KS — Henderson Companies, the parent company of Henderson Engineers and Henderson Building Solutions, announces the appointment …

North Platte Regional Airport Celebrates New Passenger Terminal Grand Opening

LINCOLN COUNTY, NE — The North Platte Airport Authority recently celebrated the grand opening of a new passenger terminal at …

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Industry News

Bergkamp Donates $80,000 Truck to Salina Tech to …

RMS Promotes Stolee to Sales Manager for Iowa …

Hosch Promoted to Vice President of Aggregate at …

City of Lawrence and McCarthy Mark Completion of …

Jacobs Joins Garver as Aviation Leader in Kansas …

University of Kansas Gateway District Phase 2 Celebrates …

People

McGown Named HNTB’s Central States Office Leader

Haverkamp Retires After 40 Years at Kansas DOT

Egis Appoints Arellano as US South Central Regional …

Olson Promoted to Vice President of Construction Equipment …

Elliott Equipment Company Bolsters Leadership Team With Two …

Projects

City of De Soto Doubles Capacity of Wastewater …

Nebraska DOT Celebrates Capital City Connect Bridge Improvement …

Kansas City Chiefs Release Renderings for New Stadium, …

Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission Approves 2026 Long-Range …

S. M. Wilson Begins Storm Shelter Addition and …

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Associations

Garver Recognized With 2026 ACEC Missouri Engineering Excellence …

KC Fab Joins SEAA to Build Ironworker Training …

Weitz Industrial Recognized With Excellence in Construction Award …

Wendler Earns Top Honors at Master Builders of …

ARTBA Announces Affiliation With AGC Nebraska

Government

Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Improve I-70: Boonville to …

Contractor Selected for Forward 44 Southwest I-44 Improvements …

Contractor Selected for Improve I-70: Truck Parking Project

Nebraska DOT Awarded $15.6M to Replace, Repair Aging …

Nebraska DOT Applauds Advancement of Two Local Government …

Trends

Layton and Weitz Construction Teams Package 30,000 Meals …

CBIZ Invites Construction Professionals to Participate in the …

Helix Electric Donates $5,000 to Veterans

Stellar Gives Back to United Way of North …

Ronco Construction Recognized With National AGC Safety Award

Equipment

MGX Equipment Services Adds Xtreme Telehandlers to Omaha, …

Rycroft Appointed Director of Sales for Elliott Equipment …

Star Equipment Welcomes Stickfort as Polk County Rental …

Hitachi Construction Equipment Expands Missouri and Illinois Presence …

Takeuchi-US Promotes Wade to New Dealer Development Manager …

Economic Dev

Hallsville School District Breaks Ground on Athletic Field, …

McCarthy Completes Construction of New Critical Access Hospital …

Kansas City International Airport New Terminal Project Earns …

New Terminal at Des Moines International Airport is …

GI Alliance Ambulatory Surgery Center and Managed Clinic …

Business

Ronco Construction Celebrates Half a Century of Partnerships …

White Cap Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire the …

Vortex Companies Strengthens Midwest Presence With Acquisition of …

Branco Enterprises Announces Transition to Employee Ownership

INVISION and GastingerWalker& Announce Merger Under the INVISION …

Events

Runners Rock the Parkway in Support of Children’s …

Kansas City Celebrates Opening of City Hall South …

JE Dunn Celebrates Topping Out of Northland Workforce …

Kansas Governor Celebrates Completion of 69Express Project in …

Topping Out Marks Progress on New Ammunition Facility …

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Kiewit Scholars Program at University of Nebraska Strengthens Industry’s Leadership Pipeline

As experienced professionals retire and demand for skilled leaders continues to grow, investing in the next generation has never been …

The Wichita North Junction Project involved the use of large-capacity cranes to place bridge girders.

Kansas DOT Progresses on $141M Phase of Critical Wichita North Junction Project

Wichita, located in south-central Kansas, is home to approximately 400,000 residents, while the Greater Wichita region’s population of nearly 800,000 …

Making Work Zones Safer in the Midwest

The Midwest is experiencing a surge in infrastructure investment. However, this boom brings a significant challenge: managing safety in high-speed, …

A Century of Solutions: The Evolution of RMS From Duluth Roots to Autonomous Fleets

In 1926, when Road Machinery & Supplies Co. (RMS) first opened its doors, "technology" was measured by a sturdier grade …

The Interstate 380 corridor reconstruction is designed to add capacity, improve safety, and extend the roadway’s service life. (Photo courtesy of Iowa DOT)

Iowa DOT Advances I-380 Expansion to Improve Capacity and Safety

Interstate 380 is one of eastern Iowa’s most important transportation corridors, connecting Cedar Rapids and Iowa City while carrying thousands …

The South Lawrence Trafficway, or K-10, is being widened to a four-lane highway between Lawrence and Lenexa, Kansas.

Flexibility and Partnership Drive Success on Kansas DOT’s South Lawrence Trafficway Project

The South Lawrence Trafficway (SLT), or K-10, connects Lawrence and Lenexa, Kansas. Lawrence is home to the University of Kansas, …

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National News

Efficiency isn't just about working faster; it’s also about eliminating unnecessary work — like extra trips.

Trend lines tracking schedules over time flag risk before the finish date slips.

Organizational growth and transformation require alignment, empowerment, and sustained focus.

With a lack of signal common on remote job sites, workflows need to adapt before a form goes missing.

Breaking long-lead items into sub-activities helps identify risks and delays.

Around the Country

Kedren Children’s Village will incorporate three main buildings: an inpatient psychiatric facility, an outpatient services center, and a transitional housing development. (Photo courtesy of McCarthy)

Superior Construction is widening a 200-foot-long bridge while maintaining traffic and coordinating work over an active rail yard in Avon, Indiana.

The Central Susquehanna Valley Transportation project includes the construction of nine new bridges.

The Office of Louisiana Highway Construction is repairing or replacing 62 of northern Louisiana’s most deteriorated rural bridges.

To make space for a manhole, an operator uses a Komatsu PC490LC Excavator to efficiently remove material.

The expansion of Southwest Florida International Airport involves constructing Concourse E with the help of advanced AI tools and real-time project data.

Joan Secchia Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital is a 67,000-square-foot facility in downtown Grand Rapids.

David Rodrigue, Commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Transportation, speaks alongside local and law enforcement officials.

On the Redmond Wetlands Complex project, rock excavation prepares the engineered wetlands area for final grading, dike construction, and development of the wetland cells. (Photo courtesy of Taylor Northwest)

The Arizona Department of Transportation is constructing an interchange connecting U.S. 93 and Interstate 40 in Kingman.

The performance hall and music building will provide spaces for teaching, rehearsal, recording, and public performances.

The I-41 expansion project includes reconstructing or replacing 11 overpasses and underpasses.

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