Ohio Department of Transportation - Tue January 07, 2020
Major Projects in Northwest Ohio Reach Milestones
Last year was one of significant success for the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) in northwest Ohio. "From major construction in partnership with our contractors to significant improvements on our highways by our own workforce, 2019 has been the year we hoped for," said Chris Hughes, deputy director of the Ohio Department of Transportation District 1, headquartered in Lima....
Associated Press - Tue January 07, 2020
Casino Proposes $100M Expansion
LEBANON, Ohio (AP) A harness racing track and casino in Ohio has proposed a $100 million expansion project. Miami Valley Gaming and Racing in southwestern Ohio's Warren County is considering adding a hotel, restaurant, parking garage and additional gambling machines....
Pepper Construction Group - Tue January 07, 2020
Pepper Ohio Adds Northcutt, Expands Its Tech Services
Ohio-based Pepper Construction is bolstering its Integrated Construction Services with the recent addition of Virtual Construction Manager, Joe Northcutt. Northcutt is joining the company's Cincinnati office, adding significant expertise in virtual design and construction (VDC) and building information modeling (BIM)....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Tue January 07, 2020
Rudolph Libbe Builds U.S. COEXCELL HQ in Maumee
Rudolph Libbe Inc., of the Rudolph Libbe Group, has made solid progress on the construction of the multi-million dollar, 82,500-sq. ft. combined headquarters, manufacturing facility and warehouse building for U.S....
ALL Family of Companies - Wed December 18, 2019
Luff It Or Leave It: Using a Luffing Jib for Safety's Sake
Luffing jibs are often the unsung heroes of certain crane lifts. In fact, many jobs couldn't be done without them. Any time material needs to be lifted up and out — or over a large structure or obstacle — luffing jibs are there....
ODNR - Tue December 10, 2019
ODNR Names New Mineral Resources Management Chief
Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz announced Dec. 3 the selection of Dave Crow as chief of the Division of Mineral Resources Management. "Dave Crow's deep knowledge and experience regulating the mineral resources industry will be tremendous assets in this role," said Mertz....
CEG - Tue December 10, 2019
OAIMA Hosts Annual Meeting and Trade Show in Columbus
The Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association (OAIMA) held its Annual Meeting and Trade Show, Nov. 14 to 15 at the Hilton at Easton in Columbus, Ohio. The General Session kicked off the two-day meeting with opening welcome comments from OAIMA President, Jim Meckstroth of Barrett Paving Materials....
Southeastern Equipment Company - Tue December 10, 2019
Southeastern Equipment Hires Branch Junior Manager
Southeastern Equipment Company announces the appointment of Taylor Stimpert as junior manager of its Mansfield, Ohio, branch. Stimpert brings nearly a decade of equipment sales and retail management experience to her new role....
Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Tue December 10, 2019
Magna Begins Its First Dedicated Seat Structure Plant
In Lancaster, Ohio, work has begun on Magna's first dedicated seat structure plant in the U.S. Vice President Mike Pence was among those attending the formal kickoff in July for construction of the $60 million facility, which will feature robotic laser and MIG welding capabilities....
Brenda Ruggiero – CEG Correspondent - Tue December 10, 2019
Crews Find Creative Solution on Columbus Zoo Project
A coastal wharf is being created at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Columbus, Ohio. Adventure Cove is a $34 million project designed after San Francisco's Pier 39. The 4.1-acre new region will be near the zoo's entrance and will include California sea lions and harbor seals....
