Irwin Rapoport - Mon April 10, 2017
ODOT Widens SR 94 to Improve Safety, Access of Corridor
The city of Wadsworth is the center of a $12.4 million Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) road project that is widening a section of SR 94 (High Street) to two lanes in each direction with an added median in the center and a multi-use path....
Mon April 10, 2017
Don Smock Conducts 25th Annual Spring Auction
Don Smock conducted its 25th annual spring auction at the company's auction complex in Pendleton, Ind., on March 24. The auction drew enthusiastic crowds from Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Illinois while also attracting heavy online bidding as well....
Kara Driscoll - Dayton Daily News - Thu March 30, 2017
Road Construction Brings High Price Tag This Season in Ohio
The construction season will bring a near-record of road projects in Ohio, costing more than $2 billion. The Ohio Department of Transportation will invest $2.3 billion into the state's bridges and roads, slightly less than the record $2.4 billion spent in 2014 and 2015....
Wed March 29, 2017
Mexican Mining Company Acquires Florida Railway For $2 Billion
Mexican mining and rail conglomerate Grupo Mexico said March 28 that it has reached an agreement to buy Florida East Coast Railway Holdings Corp. for $2.1 billion. Grupo Mexico Transportes said it will acquire 100 percent of the company's shares and assume its debt, pending approval of the deal by regulatory authorities....
Mon March 13, 2017
OAIMA Holds 19th Annual Legislative Reception in Columbus
The Ohio Aggregates and Industrial Minerals Association (OAIMA), held its 19th Annual Legislative Reception on Feb. 15 at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio. The reception was attended by nearly 150 legislators and legislative aides who were on hand to discuss industry related issues with OAIMA members and their guests....
Mon February 27, 2017
Mauldin Announces New Dealer in Ohio — Southeastern Equipment
Southeastern Equipment has been appointed a dealer of Mauldin Paving Products in Ohio. With 12 branches throughout the state, Southeastern Equipment is well suited to provide sales and service support for customers in all 88 counties of Ohio....
CBS Detroit - Thu February 16, 2017
Construction in Progress on New Cedar Point Shores Water Park in Ohio
Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, is home to 70 rides, including the record-breaking Valravn dive coaster, three kids' areas, live shows, overnight accommodations and more. Recently, the amusement park has released construction photos of its 18-acre Cedar Point Shores water park....
Mon February 13, 2017
47th Annual Power Show
The 47th Annual Power Show, sponsored by the United Equipment Dealers Association, was held on Jan. 26 to 28 at the Ohio Expo Center grounds in Columbus, Ohio. The show offered area construction contractors, landscape contractors and farmers an opportunity to see and learn about the latest equipment, services and supplies and meet with representatives from approximately 150 exhibitors....
Mon February 13, 2017
MGIX Event Attracts 5,000 Industry Professionals
The Ohio Nursery & Landscape Association (ONLA) held its annual trade show and conference at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 16 to 18. Formerly known as the CENTS show (Central Environmental Nursery Trade Show), the event has been rebadged MGIX (Midwest Green Industry Xperience)....
Irwin Rapoport - Mon February 13, 2017
National Historic Landmark Undergoes $212M Restoration
The Turner Construction Company (TCC) started the $212.7 million restoration and renovation of Cincinnati's historic Union Terminal in July 2016, the home of Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC). The project, which is receiving $175 million from a .25 percent sales tax increase over five years, is expected to be completed in October 2018....
