Construction Digest articles from October 2005

Construction Digest archives from October 2005

Fast-Paced Paving On I-72.(Illinois Valley Paving Co. gives new look to Interstate 72, asphalt resurfacing)
October 10, 2005... Story by Tom Hale Illinois Valley Paving gives section of central Illinois interstate a new look An approximate 8-mile section of Interstate 72 in central Illinois is sporting a new look, thanks to Illinois Valley Paving Co. The...

Editor's Report.
October 10, 2005... By Tom Hale Construction activity through July showed widespread improvement compared to the first seven months of 2004, but the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina will have varied impacts on construction markets for the rest of 2005...

Ingersoll-Rand Distributor.
October 10, 2005... Staff Olivette, Mo.-- Ascent Power LLC has been named the exclusive distributor of a new line of commercial and residential emergency power generators manufactured by Ingersoll-Rand. In Missouri, its territory extends west to greater...

Surgery Center Construction.
October 10, 2005... Staff St. Louis-- Overcoming the technical complexities inherent in building medical operating theaters, Brinkmann Constructors has set a remarkable pace in delivering nine surgery centers in the St. Louis area. The firm has completed each...

Astoria Tower.(high-rise condominium planned)(Brief Article)
October 10, 2005... Staff Chicago-- Astoria Tower, a 30-story Art Deco-style high-rise is planned at 9th and State streets in Chicago's booming South Loop neighborhood. Plans for the $80-million brick, stone and glass Art Deco-style building, designed by...

Athletic Club Construction.
October 10, 2005... Staff Chicago-- Klein Construction Services Inc. has been selected as general contractor for the new Lakeview Athletic Club, located at 3212 N. Broadway in Chicago. Groundbreaking ceremonies were held Aug. 24. Construction of Lakeview...

New Kubota Facility.
October 10, 2005... Staff Groveport, Ohio-- Kubota Tractor Corp. recently celebrated the grand opening of its new Northern Division office, warehouse and distribution facility in Groveport. The Northern Division employs over 85 people and provides sales,...

School Addition/Renovation.(S.M. Wilson & Co. gets a contract to renovate The Wilson School's building)(Brief Article)
October 10, 2005... Staff St. Louis-- S.M. Wilson & Co. recently completed construction on a $3-million addition and renovation to The Wilson School in St. Louis. Phase 1 of the project began in July 2004 with renovations of new art and music rooms, a...

Fairview Heights Bank.
October 10, 2005... Staff Fairview Heights, Ill.-- Holland Construction Services has completed the new Centrue Bank at the Fountains at Fairview mixed-use development in Fairview Heights. The $3.3-million, 260,000-square-foot facility, located at 303...

Condo Development.
October 10, 2005... Staff Chicago-- Construction is proceeding at 740 Fulton, a 15-story, loft-style condominium development in Chicago's Fulton Market District. "Site work and excavation on 740 Fulton is under way on the 19,620-square-foot site at the...

Megaplex Theater.
October 10, 2005... Staff St. Louis-- Walton Construction is developing the new AMC 14 Megaplex Theater at Westfield Chesterfield mall. The $6.2-million project began in May and is scheduled for completion in December. The megaplex will be a...

People.
October 10, 2005... Staff Louisville, Ky. -- Judy O'Bryan has accepted the position of training manager for the newly formed training department of Whayne Supply Co. O'Bryan started with Whayne in the credit department. For the last 10 years she has worked in...

KCSA's Annual Summer Meeting.
October 10, 2005... Staff Kentucky Crushed Stone Association gathers in Bowling Green The Kentucky Crushed Stone Association (KCSA) held its annual summer meeting July 28-30 at the Holiday Inn University Plaza in Bowling Green. Thursday's activities...

Silence Please.
October 10, 2005... By Barry Gantenbein, Editor, Western Builder Reducing road noise is ACPA's goal Quieter pavement is a common goal in the highway construction industry, but numerous roads are being traveled to reach this goal. The use of rubberized...

Editor's Report.
October 24, 2005... By Tom Hale McCarthy Building Cos. has been selected by Pinnacle Entertainment Inc. as the general contractor for a $350-million casino, hotel and spa project in downtown St. Louis. McCarthy has started site work on the 220,000-square-foot...

Upgrade 74 Update.
October 24, 2005... Story by Tom Hale UCM guiding second stage of massive highway reconstruction project Upgrade 74, a four-year accelerated reconstruction project, remains in high gear in Peoria and East Peoria, Ill. Scheduled for completion in late...

Trimble Construction Boot Camp.
October 24, 2005... Story by Tom Hale Attendees learn about productivity-enhancing products Trimble, a leading innovator of Global Positioning System (GPS) technology, unveiled its latest products at the Trimble Construction Boot Camp 2005 in Dayton,...

Whayne Opens Dry Ridge Branch.(Brashear Construction LLC )(Brief Article)
October 24, 2005... Staff Sparkling new facility is company's 10th location Louisville, Ky.-based Whayne Supply Co., one of the largest and oldest heavy equipment dealerships in North America, celebrated the grand opening of its newest branch in Dry...

Condominium Tower Planned.
October 24, 2005... Staff Chicago-- A luxury 41-story condominium tower -- 600 North Fairbanks -- is planned in Chicago's Streeterville neighborhood. The $135-million project at the northwest corner of Fairbanks Court and Ohio Street will be a transparent...

TMP Opens Ohio Office.
October 24, 2005... Staff Powell, Ohio-- TMP Associates Inc., a 155-person full-service architectural and engineering firm based in Bloom-field Hills, Mich., has opened a branch office at 1480 Manning Parkway, Suite B in Powell. TMP specializes in the...

United Rentals Opens Branch.(Brief Article)
October 24, 2005... Staff Weldon Spring, Mo.-- United Rentals Inc. announces the opening of its newest branch in Weldon Spring. The branch will serve customers throughout the greater St. Louis metropolitan area with equipment rentals, new and used equipment...

St. Louis Project.(Brief Article)
October 24, 2005... Staff St. Louis-- The Korte Co. has completed a 45,200-square-foot building in St. Louis for Biomedical Systems. The building will serve as the company's headquarters and features an expansive glass and brick exterior. The main lobby opens...

Niles Industrial Center.(Missner Group)(Brief Article)
October 24, 2005... Staff Niles, Ill.-- The Missner Group announces the completion of Niles Industrial Center, an industrial/distribution redevelopment project at 6420 W. Howard in Niles. The project is a joint development of Principal Financial and The...

ARTBA Study Released.
October 24, 2005... Staff Washington, D.C.-- Annual construction equipment expenditures by highway, bridge and other transportation contractors far outpace those of general building contractors, an American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)...

People.
October 24, 2005... Staff Portage, Ind. -- Ross Roofing, a division of design-build contractor The Ross Group, has welcomed senior project manager Ronald Hershman to their team. St. Louis -- Clayco has promoted Pat Moriarity and Rick Moeckel to project...

Indianapolis Getting New Stadium.(Brief Article)
October 24, 2005... Staff Indianapolis -- Officials have broken ground in downtown Indianapolis on a new stadium for the Indianapolis Colts. The new stadium is scheduled to replace the RCA Dome as the Colts home beginning in the 2008 season. A new convention...

Office/Warehouse Expansion.
October 24, 2005... Staff St. Louis-- St. Louis-based Andy's Seasoning Inc. is doubling the size of its operation in downtown St. Louis. The firm is adding 15,000 square feet to its building at 2829 Choteau Ave. ARCO Construction Co. is providing complete...

Bridge Work.(West Virginia Department of Transportation Division of Highways)(Brief Article)
October 24, 2005... Staff Charleston, W. Va.-- Repair or renovation of bridges in Cabell, Ohio and Pleasant counties will soon be under way, part of over $7.3 million in contracts recently awarded by the West Virginia Department of Transportation Division of...

50 East Chestnut.
October 24, 2005... Staff Chicago-- Ground has been broken for 50 East Chestnut, a 39-story luxury condominium high-rise at 50 E. Chestnut. According to Jameson Development, LLC, each condominium will have floor-to-ceiling windows with 270-degree views, three...

Nelsonville Bypass.(Brief Article)
October 24, 2005... Staff Nelsonville, Ohio-- Although construction is not scheduled to begin until summer 2007, U.S. 33 travelers in southeast Ohio are one significant step closer to having a bypass around the city of Nelsonville. Ohio Department of...

St. Louis Firm Honored.(PayneCrest Electric & Communications )(Brief Article)
October 24, 2005... Staff St. Louis-- PayneCrest Electric & Communications has won the "Best MEP Subcontractor" Award from the American Subcontractors Association Midwest Council for the third year in a row. PayneCrest is the first subcontractor to receive...

Senior Living Facility.
October 24, 2005... Staff Maryville, Ill.-- Holland Construction Services says construction is moving forward on the Cambridge House senior living facility in Maryville. The company is general contractor for the $7.3-million, 87,500-square-foot project. ...

Toyota Retail/Service Center.(Misser Group )(Brief Article)
October 24, 2005... Staff Fox Lake, Ill.-- The Misser Group is the general contractor for a new 40,000-square-foot Toyota retail and service center at 75 South Route 12 in Fox Lake. The 8-acre site for Fox Lake Toyota will be comprised of a 22,000-square-foot...

University Village East.(Brief Article)
October 24, 2005... Staff Chicago-- Construction is proceeding at University Village East, the third phase of the new $600-million mixed-use community being developed adjacent to the University of Illinois at Chicago campus. The 219-unit University Village...