Emily Buenzle - Tue September 12, 2017
Construction on $863M Detroit Arena Nears Completion
The Little Caesars Arena in Detroit will open with a temporary certificate of occupancy in time for the Kid Rock concert Sept. 12. Construction workers have been working nights and weekends on the $863 million arena, finishing up last-minute projects, including laying pavement outside the southeast entrance, the Detroit Free Press reported....
Wed September 06, 2017
Nortrax Celebrates Grand Opening of Its Flagship Store
On Aug. 18th Nortrax celebrated the grand opening of its new flagship store in Merrill, Wis. Leading off the day was a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Merrill Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Bill Bialecki, along with Max Guinn, president of John Deere Worldwide Construction & Forestry; David Thorne, John Deere senior vice president of worldwide construction and forestry sales and marketing; Dale Gessell, Nortrax vice president; and Matt Hanson, Nortrax general manager....
Thu August 24, 2017
Saint Mary's University Expanding Minnesota Facility
ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) Saint Mary's University is expanding its presence in southeast Minnesota. The Winona-based university is looking to add about 10,000 sq. ft. to its Cascade Meadow facility in Rochester, the Post Bulletin reported....
Wed August 23, 2017
Minority-Owned Firms On the Rise
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) Minority- and women-owned businesses are facing a challenging process to apply for subcontracts through Missouri's diversity program. The Office of Equal Opportunity said that Missouri expenditures on work done by minority-owned firms have risen nearly 7 percent since 2007, topping $138 million in fiscal year 2016....
Wed August 23, 2017
CAWGC Names Scholarship Recipients
The Contractors Association of Will and Grundy Counties' (CAWGC) Scholarship Chairwoman Becky Fallin, president of RHL Insulation, announced the annual CAWGC Scholarships recipients: Nolan A. Cox, Joliet, Ill.; Joseph W....
Wed August 23, 2017
Ohio River Bridge Sparks Development
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (AP) A new bridge spanning the Ohio River between Indiana and Kentucky is sparking development in the city of Jeffersonville, where three hotels and several other projects are in the works....
CEG - Wed August 23, 2017
Contractor Finishes Hwy 371 Ahead of Schedule
Minnesota is the state of 10,000 lakes and millions of water enthusiasts. In the heart of the state's north central lake country, one of its more popular lake recreational areas, road crews of Mathiowetz Construction have brought new life to a very crowded and active lake country highway....
Wed August 23, 2017
Indiana Boy Gets an Early Start in Recycling Industry
JASPER, Ind. (AP) A 6-year-old southern Indiana boy with a passion for recycling has started an aluminum can recycling service to save up for college. Eli Harting travels around the city of Jasper every two weeks with his father, collecting and crushing cans for recycling....
Wed August 23, 2017
Crews Wrestle With Floating Bogs in Northern Illinois
FOX LAKE, Ill. (AP) _ Crews are wrestling with large floating bog islands on some northern Illinois waterways that are creating hazards for boaters and threatening damage to piers. The Fox Waterway Agency's director said recent flooding on the Chain O'Lakes and the Fox River caused several bogs made up of muck, cattails, tall grass and other vegetation to break free....
Wed August 23, 2017
Northwestern Michigan College Builds Housing
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) Northwestern Michigan College is getting more student housing as a new $8.8 million residence hall opens its doors. The Traverse City Record-Eagle reported a grand opening for the 135-bed North Hall, which also includes a fitness center....
