Thu August 17, 2017
Brown Transportation Chooses Kenworth T880s to Get the Job Done
Wayne Brown started in the construction industry 43 years ago. His first job was as a truck driver for his family-owned aggregate hauler and he enjoyed his time behind the wheel. "I drove the traditional high hood," he said....
Wed August 16, 2017
ShakeCast Software Refines Bridge Inspection
State bridge inspectors will be able to provide a faster, more targeted response in ensuring public safety the next time an earthquake rolls across Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is now implementing the use of ShakeCast, a program created by the U.S....
Wed August 16, 2017
OTC: Bridges Improving, Withstanding Earthquakes; Awards $19M in Contracts
Highlights of the Oklahoma Transportation Commission's Aug. 7 meeting include a presentation on the Oklahoma Department of Transportation's new system for inspecting bridges after earthquakes, an update on improving bridge conditions and approval of contracts to replace a U.S.-412/U.S.-64 bridge near Keystone Dam in Tulsa County and rehabilitate bridges on SH-117 in Creek County and U.S.-69 in McIntosh County....
Wed August 09, 2017
Gov. Fallin, Rep. Russell Discuss Manufacturing Jobs
It's not very common for a governor and a congressman to brave a manufacturing factory in the middle of summer — especially when temperatures exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit — but Oklahoma Gov....
Tue August 01, 2017
Oklahoma Governor, State Rep. Visit Terex Facility
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin and Representative Steve Russell visited the Terex facility in the state to talk about manufacturing jobs in America July 21. They were joined by John Garrison, CEO and president of Terex Corporation, and Dennis Slater, president of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)....
Emily Buenzle - Mon July 31, 2017
Construction Begins on the Biggest Wind Farm in the U.S.
A planned 2,000 megawatt wind farm in the Oklahoma panhandle will be the largest in the U.S. and the second largest in the world once it is completed, GE Renewable Energy and Invenergy, a renewable energy company announced July 26....
Wed July 26, 2017
Genie Expands Its Product Support Field Service Team
Focusing on its commitment to provide excellent customer support and service, Genie has hired four new field service representatives in North America to represent the company — Victoria Bergsma, William Halfhill, Cory Baiz and Bart Fongers....
Melinda Stotts - Grand Lake News - Mon July 24, 2017
Oklahoma Twin Bridges Construction Combines for $29.2M Project
The Twin Bridges over the Neosho and Spring rivers on US 60 in Oklahoma will become one large span bridge to replace the two 75-year-old bridges. The bridge will be one of the largest and more important ODOT infrastructure projects in the area included in ODOT's current eight-year-plan....
Fri July 21, 2017
Volvo Makes a Splash in Colorado
Nestled in the Animas River Valley, surrounded by the San Juan Mountains is the city of Durango, Colorado. The region's evergreen forests and babbling creeks are adored by locals and nature enthusiasts alike; attracting a steady flow of holidaymakers throughout the year....
Chuck Harvey - Wed July 19, 2017
$15M HQ Rising for Oklahoma Dept. of Wildlife
Work is under way on a $15 million project to provide a new and roomier 38,403-sq.-ft. headquarters building for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation in Oklahoma City. Crews also will construct a 7,825-sq.-ft....
