Construction Digest articles from February 2007

Construction Digest archives from February 2007

Ohio River Bridges Project.
February 12, 2007... Staff Louisville, Ky.- A historic decision was recently reached on the nation's fifth-largest transportation project. The Ohio River Bridges Project's Executive Bridge Type Selection Committee decided on the final bridge types for the new...

Illiana Expressway.
February 12, 2007... Staff Indianapolis- The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) and Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) have signed an agreement to study potential locations for a new interstate-quality highway connecting Interstate 57 in...

OAIMA Meets In Columbus.
February 12, 2007... Staff Columbus, Ohio- Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association (OAIMA) held its annual meeting and trade show in Columbus, Nov. 9-10. Dennis Garrison, 2006 OAIMA president, presided over the meeting. Numerous speakers addressed...

ACPA Honors Fishers.(Indiana Chapter of the American Concrete Pavement Association)(Fishers Town Council)(Berns Construction Company Inc.)(Brief article)
February 12, 2007... Staff Fishers, Ind.- The Indiana Chapter of the American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) has presented the "Main Street USA" award to the Fishers Town Council in recognition of the reconstruction of 116th Street from Sand Creek to...

Eastgate Marketplace.
February 12, 2007... Staff Fox River Grove, Ill.- Summit Design + Build, LLC is design-build general contractor for Eastgate Marketplace in Fox River Grove. Construction is proceeding on the 15,000-square-foot retail center following a late October...

People.(Messer Construction Co. appointed Steve Keckeis)(Helmkamp Construction Co. appointed Rob Johnes)( Clark Logistic Services appointed Joe Dunn )
February 12, 2007... Staff Carol Stream, Ill. - Mark E. Harbaugh has been appointed vice president of Ditch Witch Midwest. Harbaugh has served Ditch Witch Midwest since 1992 as a sales representative, sales manager and general manager. He is responsible for...

Poindexter Excavating Reshaping Honda Site.
February 12, 2007... Story by Tom Hale Billy Poindexter-led company undertaking massive earthwork project for new Indiana automobile manufacturing plant Billy Poindexter, CEO/owner of Poindexter Excavating Inc., Indianapolis, smiles as he views a parade of...

Lucas Oil Stadium Update.
February 12, 2007... Story by Tom Hale Significant progress is being made on downtown Indianapolis structure Lucas Oil Stadium is quickly taking shape in downtown Indianapolis. Approximately 700 workers are currently involved with the construction of the...

Lauth Developing INTECH Three.
February 26, 2007... Staff Indianapolis- Lauth Property Group has announced plans to develop INTECH Three, the eighth corporate office building at INTECH Park - the largest office development in Indiana and a certified technology park. INTECH Three will be a...

300 North LaSalle.(Clark Construction Group )(Brief article)
February 26, 2007... Staff Chicago- Construction is proceeding on 300 North LaSalle, a new 60-story office building in downtown Chicago. The 1.3-million-square-foot building, being developed by Hines, is located on the west side of LaSalle Street on the north...

Equipment Theft Study.
February 26, 2007... Staff Westwood, Mass.- Illinois ranks ninth of the top 10 states with the highest occurrence of equipment theft/recovery, according to LoJack Corp.'s recovery data. LoJack recently announced the results of its sixth annual...

Volk Gets Bank Contract.
February 26, 2007... Staff St. Louis- Volk Construction Co. has been awarded a multimillion-dollar renovation project for the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. The three-phased project consists of a complete renovation and reconstruction of the sixth floor of...

Merger Announced.(Mannik & Smith Group Inc. mergers with Braun Prenosil)(Brief article)
February 26, 2007... Staff Cleveland- The Mannik & Smith Group Inc. has added a sixth office and established a northeast Ohio presence through the merger with Braun-Prenosil, a civil engineering, surveying and land planning firm located in Cleveland. The...

Bridge Project.
February 26, 2007... Staff Louisville, Ky.- The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has awarded a $4.4-million contract for construction of a bridge over Interstate 65 near the Louisville International Airport. The bridge will connect Grade Lane on the west side...

Walnut Commerce Center.
February 26, 2007... Staff Chicago- Groundbreaking ceremonies were held Dec. 7 for the new Walnut Commerce Center at 1918 W. Walnut St. in Chicago. Martin Capital Group is the owner/developer of the project. Walnut Commerce Center is a 60,000-square-foot...

PRIDE Launches Incubator Program.(PRIDE of St. Louis Inc.)(Brief article)
February 26, 2007... Staff St. Louis- PRIDE of St. Louis Inc. has launched the Regional Union Construction Center (RUCC) incubator. The RUCC's mission is to help minority owners of union construction companies grow their businesses via a structured program...

Editor's Report.(report on Indianapolis Cultural Trail construction )(Transportation ReviewAdvisory Council approved the draft list of major new projects )(JW Marriott Hotel been selected as a Indiana Convention Center)
February 26, 2007... By Tom Hale The first construction segment of the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, a world-class urban bike and pedestrian path, will be let this spring. The first segment runs along Alabama Street, starting at North Street and continuing down...

Chicago's New Paving Recipe.
February 26, 2007... Story by Tom Hale CDOT achieving success with placement of high-recycled asphalt mix on city streets Utilizing unique construction practices, the city of Chicago has pioneered "green" urbanism. The city is committed to building its...

Indiana Construx Expo.(Brief article)
February 26, 2007... Staff Annual event showcases products and services The newest and latest products and services for the commercial/industrial construction industry were spotlighted at the Indiana Construx Expo, held Jan. 24-25 at the Indiana State...