Midwest Contractor articles from January 2007

Midwest Contractor archives from January 2007

Editor's Report.(constrcution forecast for 2007)(Editorial)
January 8, 2007... By Curt Grandia Welcome to the Midwest Contractor 2007 Construction Forecast issue. In the pages that follow, we'll tell you how we believe the area's highway and heavy construction markets are going to stack up this year. As in past...

2007 Construction Forecast.(construction contractors predictions as compared to 2006)(Survey)
January 8, 2007... By Curt Grandia Midwest Contractor Predicts 6-Percent Increase In Volume In the coming year, Midwest Contractor expects the total highway and heavy construction volume in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska to increase about 6 percent...

2007 Area Roadbuilding Outlook.
January 8, 2007... By Curt Grandia Missouri Leads The Four States In Construction Spending, Innovation Among the four states, Missouri has the highest population, the most traffic and the most miles of roadway to maintain. Currently, the Show Me state...

AEM Business Forecast.
January 8, 2007... Staff Construction Machinery Manufacturers Predict Smaller Overall Gains In 2007 Courtesy of AEM Construction machinery manufacturers predict smaller gains in overall industry business in 2007, following expected double-digit...

CIT 2007 Forecast.(C.I.T. Construction Incorporated of Texas)(Survey)
January 8, 2007... Staff Survey Reveals Cautious Optimism Among Contractors, Distributors COURTESY OF CIT CONSTRUCTION According to CIT Construction, the nation's contractors and distributors are cautiously optimistic about 2007 and the "optimism...

APAI Hosts 50th Annual Convention.(Asphalt Paving Association of Iowa)(Awards list)
January 22, 2007... By Curt Grandia Hall of Fame Inductions, Awards Highlight Asphalt Paving Association of Iowa Event About 300 contractors, suppliers and guests attended the Asphalt Paving Association of Iowa's (APAI) 50th Annual Convention held Nov....

Rebuilding I-44/65 Interchange.
January 22, 2007... By Curt Grandia Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. Reconstructs One of Southwest Missouri's Busiest Crossroads Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. is at work on the reconstruction of the Interstate 44/U.S. Highway 65 interchange in Springfield, a...

Kirberg Earns AGC Award.(Kirberg Company)(Associated General Contractors)(One Financial Plaza)(Brief article)
January 22, 2007... Staff Kirberg Company received the prestigious Associated General Contractors (AGC) of St. Louis 2006 Construction Keystone Award, Project of the Year, for its roof renovation of One Financial Plaza, a 13-story skyscraper in downtown St....

Geotechnology Among "Top 50".(Geotechnology Inc.)(Brief article)
January 22, 2007... Staff Geotechnology, Inc. was recently selected a recipient of the 2006 Greater St. Louis Top 50 Award presented annually by the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association (RCGA) and Deloitte. Award winners are selected based on...

Protecting Water/Wastewater Assets.
January 22, 2007... Staff The nation's first standard guidelines for protecting the public from potential malevolent acts and other threats by enhancing the physical security of water and wastewater infrastructure systems were released in December for trial...

Truckers: Missouri Roads Improved.
January 22, 2007... Staff Missouri's Smooth Roads Initiative is paying off with truckers. According to a recent survey of truckers nationwide, Interstate 44 and Interstate 70 in Missouri are among the nation's most improved highways. The survey results show...

AISC Projects Steel Growth.(American Institute of Steel Construction)(Brief article)
January 22, 2007... Staff Demand for structural steel on construction projects in the United States will continue to grow in 2007, according to the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) which projects a growth in tonnage demand for structural steel...

AGC: Costs Cool, Will Rise.(Associated General Contractors of America)(Brief article)
January 22, 2007... Staff "Construction materials costs took a pleasing plunge in November, while other producer prices rose," Ken Simonson, chief economist for The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), said in December. "But the next 12 months are...

Dam Stabilization Plan Altered.
January 22, 2007... Staff Stabilization work on the Tuttle Creek Dam near Manhattan, Kan., won't be as extensive as planned. Lower-than-expected water levels beneath the dam have reduced the expected cost and duration of work to prevent earthquake damage....

Editor's Report.(Ken Simonson)(Jim Haughey)(Jack Basso)(Discussion)
January 22, 2007... By Curt Grandia Too late for inclusion in the forecast issue earlier this month, but still pertinent information for the year ahead, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) coordinated a media conference call in December...

MoDOT Top 10.
January 22, 2007... Staff Early Completion Of SRI Tops Accomplishments For 2006 According to the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), its top accomplishment in 2006 was completing the Smooth Roads Initiative (SRI) a year ahead of schedule. ...

Beautifying An Iowa Landmark.(Larson & Larson Construction, LLC)(Iowa Capitol)(Brief article)
January 22, 2007... By Curt Grandia Larson & Larson At Work On West Capitol Terrace Project Larson & Larson Construction, LLC is at work on a $2-million Iowa Department of Administrative Services' project to beautify the grounds of the Iowa Capitol. ...