Thu October 27, 2016
Construction Crew Unearths Prehistoric Find
CUNNINGHAM, Kan. (AP) — An 8-foot-long tusk of a mammoth uncovered earlier this year by a southern Kansas construction company has been moved to a Wichita State University lab. The tusk will be cleaned and prepped for display in the Kingman County city of Cunningham, according to the Wichita Eagle (http://bit.ly/2e4J2S6 )....
Wed October 26, 2016
Excavating the Slopes of Park City, Utah, With Hitachi
Whether it's tunneling under historic homes, working on a trophy home in a private community or repairing a broken line in the middle of the night, John Whiteley is the go-to guy in Park City, Utah....
Wed October 26, 2016
$125M Vivint Smart Home Arena Transformation Begins
Vivint Smart Home Arena, a premier sports and entertainment venue of the Intermountain West located in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, will be transformed as the result of a $125 million renovation. The majority of the construction will begin at the conclusion of the 2016-17 Utah Jazz basketball season with anticipated completion by fall 2017....
Brady McCombs - ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wed October 26, 2016
Architects Preview Modern Design Concept for New Utah State Prison
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Architects designing a new Utah state prison said they're trying to cherry pick the best ideas from hundreds of other modern correctional facilities around the country to create a campus that focuses on the rehabilitation of inmates so they don't commit more crimes and return....
Wed October 26, 2016
Noted Utahn Pledges $20M for Transformation Center
Utah philanthropist Kem Gardner will donate $20 million to the Intermountain Foundation toward the construction of the Intermountain Transformation Center. The center, to be built and operated by Intermountain Healthcare, will be the home for institutes that train healthcare leaders seeking to transform the way care is provided in the United States and around the world, achieving the highest clinical quality at the lowest sustainable cost....
Andrea Watts - CEG Correspondent - Wed October 26, 2016
New HQ for Idaho State Police's District 5 Under Way
The Idaho State Police's District 5 is one of two districts that doesn't have all its divisions combined into one facility, but not for long. Construction of a new 23,300 sq. ft. (2,165 sq m) facility in Pocatello, Idaho, is under way, and following its grand opening in May 2017, the district will be able to deliver improved service to the public and foster a more cohesive team environment for its staff....
Cindy Riley - Mon October 24, 2016
Atlanta's Edgewood Community Sees Revitalization Project
A significant urban revitalization project in Atlanta's Edgewood community is coming to life, as construction crews continue work on a $33 million, five-story multi-family housing development. The development will feature 224 units in 232,218 sq....
Mon October 24, 2016
Contractor Scores Big With Mini-Crane on Stadium Job
Custom steel fabricator and erector, Unlimited Welding Inc. purchased a new MC305CRME-2 mini-crane for the hoisting and installation of large stairwell sections in the new Orlando City Soccer Stadium currently under construction....
Mon October 24, 2016
Vital Water Plant Takes Shape
In Lake Charles, La., construction continues on a multi-million dollar project that represents the largest single infrastructure investment ever undertaken by the city. Work officially began on a new wastewater treatment plant in April 2016....
Mon October 24, 2016
World Cup Organizers Admit to 'Work Related Fatality' at Construction Site
The website Inside the Games is reporting that Qatar 2022 World Cup organizers have admitted for the first time that there has been a "work-related fatality" on a construction site. The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy said in a statement that the incident occurred yesterday morning at the Al Wakrah Stadium....
